So, I'm now trying to learn and set up a WordPress blog. Yes, I'm the newbie, that's me. Correct liberally, please!

Like this, for example.. not exactly "favorite" worthy... but perhaps still slightly enlightening to those who are considering setting up their own WordPress Blog. I decided to do it here (the free, but more limited version) because I wanted to get familiar with it before I install it onto my own server. 

Picking a theme isn't easy either. I mean... you want it to look good (I prefer clean, simple design) and be as original as possible, but how can you be original if you're using a template that thousands of others are probably using? You can't.

But.. once you get the hang of it, and feel like investing in it.. you can modify, or even build your own design from scratch. Of course, you've got to have the tools, and know how to use them. Thank goodness, I do.

I would guess that I'll start exploring that in 6 months to a year. First order of business is finding a job.

Technical analysis is a method of evaluating securities by analyzing statistics generated by market activity, past prices and volume. Technical analysts do not attempt to measure a security's intrinsic value; instead they look at stock charts for patterns and indicators that will determine a stock's future performance. Technical analysis has become increasingly popular over the past several years, as more and more people believe that the historical performance of a stock is a strong indication of future performance.

The use of past performance should come as no surprise. People using fundamental analysis have always looked at the past performance of companies by comparing fiscal data from previous quarters and years to determine future growth. The difference lies in the technical analyst's belief that securities move according to very predictable trends and patterns. These trends continue until something happens to change the trend, and until this change occurs, price levels are predictable. There are many instances of investors successfully trading a security using only their knowledge of the security's chart, without even understanding what the company does. However, although technical analysis is a terrific tool, most agree it is much more effective when used in combination with fundamental analysis.

Demo accounts are the first account you should register if you are new to Forex trading. It's risk-free. You are trading the real-time Forex but the money is not real. You may practice for three or six months, maybe a year before trading a "live" account. Of course you can buy a book, teaching you some techniques. You should also look for Forex tutorials on the internet. You will find really good information, just use Google.

If you have enough money you can also open a Forex managed account. This kind of account is managed by a professional trader. Lots of brokers now offer this feature. You don't need any particular skill since you do not trade yourself. The broker will take a percentage of your net profit. I have personally noted that a 20% is generally taken by the broker. You may think that this percentage is high, but you are not taking any risk. You are not spending hours in front of the charts waiting for the biggest opportunity of the day.

Automated Forex Trading Accounts

I was interested at a moment. I never really tried this kind of accounts. Well actually, this option can be offered in two ways. You download a software that analyses the market, then trades when it detects good opportunities. Again, you don't have anything to do, except setting it up with your own parameters. If you decide to try this, set the software to trade your practice account first.

The second way in automated Forex trading accounts does not involve you to download any software. All you have to do is to transfer your funds to the broker. The broker then uses his own auto-trading software. We can suppose that their software will trade using trading signals, signals which are sent by other software.

Forex Signals

If you decide to trade, signals can really help you. Subscription for trading signals can be from $100 to $600 depending of the subscription duration, and the broker or signals provider. Signals tell you the exact entry and exit points. You know which pair to trade, when to trade, and the estimated profit. Signals are a great resource for every trader. Maybe you can see if you make a good profit from them.

So I checked out the Newbie board,('Cause alot of INTERESTING things happen there.) and guess what I found? The topic I HATE NEOPETS!!!

Actually it's VERY interesting, you see, many people actually came to the board and argued with the Newbie. He seemed like he was acting like a n00b and breaking the rules at first, by saying, "shut up idiots girlfriend" to almost every female he could see posting. Then he stated that he has more than 6 accounts!!! Wha? After being like a n00b-gone-crazy-with-too-much-medicine, he said it was a hoax and is sorry for what he said about us. Beware of this guy if you are on the Newbie Boards tommorrow, he will be doing it again, he said. What was that all about?

(confession: this is a repost)  So my old blog, which will remain nameless, had a few posts that I'd like to keep in my catalog of thoughts. This one, from Sept 07, was written when I was working as a PR Assistant to a somewhat uninvested boss. I dedicate it to the thousands of PR noobs struggling through another week of database maintenance and basic industry research.

the privileged generation

Out for coffee with a friend earlier this week, the subject of the new generation of workers came up. As we chatted about our post-college job search, grueling interviews, and the eventual offers, she pointed out that part of the difficulty that of finding a job stems from the fact that we are proud members of the "privileged generation." Now I've heard this argument before: the 20-somethings of today's world want it all and want it now. We grew up being told that we could do anything we wanted -- encouraged more than criticized, we believe that with enough effort and a good education, we will rise to the top.

What our parents, teachers, mentors, and advisers forgot to tell us is that there's quite a large gap between the time we're told this and the time it proves true. They failed to mention all menial tasks and annoying grunt work we'd have to put up before we arrive. Their constant encouragement didn't include speeches about 'paying your dues' and so, my generation, "the privileged generation' has had to learn the hard way that that if we want to be president, CEO, or own our own business, we're going to have to put in some hard time of answering phones, taking messages, and opening mail.

"But daddy, I want it now!"

And so we learn the lesson the hard way. By not being handed the perfect job the day we're handed our diplomas or by spending hours upon hours on work that makes our insides scream "I spent 4 years in college for this?!"

(so here's the moral) You may be smart and you may have great ambition, but a huge part of early years on the job is about handling the small details of the big picture. Sending out a press release? Guess who gets to manage the database of publications and reporters? Preparing a mass mailing? Guess who'll be collecting quotes from mail houses and list rental companies? Phone calls, filing, and organizing details. These are the responsibilities of an entry-level marketing/PR professional, and it's these tasks that this 'privileged generation' has such a hard time swallowing. Filling this position, however, is as necessary a part of climbing the career ladder as getting a degree.

I'll grant you that much of this is easier said than done. It takes patience and a few self-reminders to smile though the tasks, work diligently, and stay focused on the next step. As my friend mentioned during our coffee outing, it's in our nature to be impatient and want it all now. And perhaps, this driven, ambitious attitude will be a major driving force in our future success -- determining what story we will tell when the power is (eventually) left in our hands. But first we need to get there. And right now, getting there means answering a few more phone calls and taking a few more messages.

Take a look at the other perspective: Teaching in an Age of Entitlement (From Teaching PR by Karen Miller Russell, 8/13/08).

Zgodnie z obietnicą, Ela zajmowała się zdobywaniem rzeczy dla nowych obywateli SL. Sposobów jest kilka - w niektórych sklepach są pudełka lub vendory dostępne tylko dla osób poniżej 30 dnia (czasami 14, czasami 60, ale najczęściej miesiąc). W innych można dostać vouchery, które należy odesłać właścicielowi sklepu, wybierając sobie - najczęściej z całego sklepu, dowolnie - fryzurę, skin, ubranie, buty itd.

Zwykle wygląda to tak jak w przypadku Badkatz:

Tak było też w sklepie Adam n Eve. Trzeba dotknąć tablicy z informacjami dla newbies, dzięki czemu dostaje się folder z notecard i "biletem". Postępując wg instrukcji - nietrudnej, Ela dała radę - w ciągu dwóch-trzech dni dostaje się całkiem za darmo wybraną przez siebie parę butów. Bez ograniczeń, można wybierać w całym sklepie.

buty: Adam n Eve Boots Skai Chocolate, 0 L$

A do butów coś, co co prawda nie jest prezentem dla newbie, ale całkiem ładnym freebiesem.

Oczy: Eyes Venus -Blue-, Redgrave, 0 L$

Włosy: Jordan - bitter chocolate, HoH, prezent z ubiegłego miesiąca, od dzisiaj są nowe włosy, też warte uwagi

Skin: Fresh Stratus Sin Skin, 0 L$ (dla młodszych niż 30 dni, w sklepie jest vendor, który trzeba kliknąć)

Bluzka i kamizelka: Izumiya, część kompletu, PeppermintBlue, 0 L$

Spodnie: Prozak - Fat Cords, część kompletu, PeppermintBlue, 0 L$

Freebiesy w PeppermintBlue zmieniają się co jakiś czas, ale zawsze jest coś ciekawego. Poza tym na piętrze (teleport jest na ścianie) są rzeczy dla newbie. Podejrzewam, że dla dwutygodniowych, chociaż nigdzie potwierdzenia tej informacji nie znalazłam.

Następny sklep to Nyte'N'Day. Żeby zdobyć paczkę dla newbie trzeba mieć odłożonego 1 L$. Da się wykampować.

Bluzka, spodnie, buty, włosy: Nyte'N'Day Newb ToolKit, 1 L$

W paczce są jeszcze inne ubrania, dwa rodzaje fryzury (w trzech kolorach, blond, brąz, czarne) i skin, który pokazywałam we wcześniejszym poście Eli.

Slash! to drugie miejsce z vendorem dla nowych awatarów. Są dwie paczki, dla pań i dla panów - Ela mierzyła tylko ten dla pań, chociaż pewnie męski zestaw też zmierzy.

Sukienka, buty: Newbie Welcome Package, Slash!, 0 L$ (w paczce jest też skin, ale na zdjęciu nie występuje).

Lecimy dalej.

Komplet: **Mis** Bring It, Mischief, 0 L$ (prezent za wstąpienie do grupy)

Skin: Newbie Welcome Package, Slash!, 0 L$

Coś jeszcze? Zobaczymy. Ela skończyła miesiąc, na freebiesy dla 30-dniowych newbie jest już za stara. Ale są jeszcze te dla 60-dniowych. Coś czuję, że nie odpuści.

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Na ten temat można by było nie tylko post, ale i całego bloga stworzyć. Zakupy SL-owe poza SL, bez lagów, skakania po sklepach i czekania aż się wczytają sprzedawane tam dobra... po prostu, robimy dwie kawy (lub herbaty, kto woli), prawdziwą i wirtualną, siadamy wygodnie po obu stronach monitora i kupujemy.

Miejsca, o których wiem, że można tam robić zakupy, są dwa: OnRez i xstreetsl, czyli do niedawna SLExchange. Uczciwie się przyznaję - na OnRez się nie znam, za każdym razem kiedy próbowałam coś tam znaleźć miałam jakieś problemy, po kilku próbach dałam sobie spokój.

Za to z slx korzystam dość często.

Zaletą tych zakupów jest jeszcze jedno - można znaleźć ubrania (i nie tylko) w każdym stylu, bez zmieniania sklepu.

Spodnie: Blue Baggy Jeans, bluzka: Black Palm Stud Detail Top, buty: Black Polakdot Ballerina Pump, Envy, 1 L$ (niestety, dzisiaj zestaw zniknął ze strony, ale niewykluczone, że jeszcze się pojawi).

Sukienka: Lanicera, Bad Katz, 0 L$

Sukienka: Black flowered wedding gown, Marinoco Fashion, 0 L$

Cudowna, prawda? Co najmniej 15 minut oglądałam ją z każdej strony, podziwiając każdy szczegół.

Sukienka: Marronier, Miroku group gift, 0 L$ (trzeba mieć aktywną grupę i kliknąć w tablicę).

Tak, sukienka nie jest z Xstreetsl, ale za to buty tak:

buty: Halloween Gift Wedges, Dawn design, 0 L$

Swoją drogą buty to zapowiedź rozpoczynającego się już szaleństwa - Haloween. Waham się między totalnym ignorowaniem zabawy w potwory, a poddaniem się koszmarnemu urokowi. Już teraz nie ma dnia, żeby nie trafił do mnie jakieś freebies na temat, boję się myśleć co będzie za tydzień-dwa.

Sukienka z Miroku... tak, jednego z moich ulubionych miejsc. Właściwie nie wiem, co mnie w nim tak urzekło, może wyjątkowo uprzejmy właściciel? A może tajemniczo wyglądające notki?...

こんにちは、みろくです。
早稲田本店のアイテムキャンプ３個と、

Wśród zapowiadanych w notce nowości w lucky board są oskrytpowane oczy i sukienka, która... lekko mnie zaskoczyła...

Uprzedzam pytania - tak, trafiłam na M. Mam ją. Nie, nie boję się założyć, po prostu nie miałam czasu.

Ale nie omieszkam.

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Też potrafią.

Caring for a herd of goats does not have to really be a full time job. Many people like us have other jobs and take care of their goats in the evenings and on the weekends. Those goats that are good foragers can "take care of itself" for much of the time.

Keep in mind that raising goats, as with any livestock, is not completely risk free. Disease needs to be prevented and treatment needs to be accurately and swiftly administered. A cost-effective feeding plan needs to be established and maintained. Also, a sound business management plan is required if you wish to make a profit from your goat herd.

What follows below is intended to help inexperienced goat farmers begin to think and learn about the goat business. It contains a summary of information on a variety of topics that have been shown to be important in running a successful and profitable business. It is, however, not a comprehensive list of detailed recipes for success. It is a basic collection of ideas for you to consider. Each farm setting is unique and your business plan must carefully address your particular situation. You should use the following information as a starting point in your learning efforts.

Read and Study BEFORE you Start

Like most endeavors, you will benefit from learning about the meat goat (or diary goat) business before you make an investment. There are lots of formal and informal ways to learn about goats. We share a few here to get you started. There are, however, many many other sources of sound information for you to choose from. One last piece of advice regarding how to study and learn about goats – don’t believe everything you see, read, or hear. Be sure to double check key points using multiple sources of information before making major investments or decisions.

Useful Books

• "Raising Meatgoats for Profit" by Gail Bowman.

• "Meat Goats (their history, management and diseases)" by Stephanie Mitcham and Allison Mitcham.

• "The Goatkeeper's Veterinary Book" by Peter Dunn

• "Goat Medicine" by Mary C. Smith and David M. Sherman

Don’t overlook the easiest way to learn quickly about raising goats. You will most likely find goat farmers in your local community. Most goat farmers are friendly and will gladly show you around their farm if you call ahead to set up an appointment. By visiting a commercial goat farm, you will get a sense if breeding goats as a business is right for you. For example: How much work is it? How much money do I need to invest? What are the best kinds of goats for my particular situation? Where will I find sources of feed? Can I make money doing this? Seeing for yourself is an excellent way to begin.

Participating in the activities of goat associations is an extremely effective way to learn. Associations have a concentration of people who are very interested in all aspects of raising goats. You will have ready access to years and years of experience that would be impossible to obtain in any other way. Most associations are inexpensive to join and offer many services and events from which you would benefit.

Fencing

There is no more important item than fences when getting your farm ready for goats. Goats are smart and curious. They are known for their ability as escape artists. Whether you plan to fix up old fences, or build new ones, be careful to verify that you have indeed made your fence goat-proof. When refitting an older fence you will want to check for stumps or rocks that may be close to the fence line. Predators can climb on a stump or rock and jump in and conversely goats can jump out. Many types of fencing can be successfully used for goats, but it must be installed and maintained correctly. Woven wire and/or high-tensile electric fencing, with spacing suitable for goats, usually work wellThere are also sources of fencing information on the internet. The careful planning and the time spent on your fences will be among the best investments you make.

Housing and Shelters

Goats can be managed with only a minimum of shelter from the rain, wind and snow. A three-sided shed works well. The open side should face toward the south to take advantage of maximum sunlight and the prevailing winds in many areas. Make sure there is adequate, dry floor space for the goats to lie down during long bouts of inclement weather.

Existing shed can be modified to work well with goats also. Allow an open area for the goats to gather since they are herd animals. Other types of areas may include a private place for kidding, storage for feed, and a secure storage space for your supplies and special equipment. Adequate ventilation should always be a consideration. Water condensation on the ceiling or walls of the housing after the goats have spent a night in the barn may indicate there is insufficient ventilation in the building. These conditions can contribute to poor respiratory health in goats. Housing and shelters should be cleaned periodically to reduce the build up of ammonia (from urine) and to help control parasites and insect populations. The frequency of cleaning will vary based on ventilation, the type of flooring, and the degree to which surface water can and does enter your building. For new housing, place them to avoid any excess water.

Feeding Systems and Strategies

Typically a goat business will be profitable or not based on how many dollars are spent on feeding the herd. If you buy large quantities of commercial feed and specialty supplements, you will likely compromise your ability to make a profit. If, on the other hand, you strive to have your goats forage for the bulk of their food (and you manage your other expenses) a profit may be returned for your efforts.

The key factors in choosing how to feed your goats is to make sure they get enough protein, salt, and trace minerals at the lowest possible cost.

Forage

Goats naturally browse for their food when given the opportunity. This is by far the most economical form of goat feeding. Goats are cautious in what they eat, but vines, brush, weeds, young trees, and grass are all typically fine for goats. A few things are poisonous to goats, so some care is required when adding goats to a new area of forage. Ask your local farmers about what plants are dangerous in your area. Using forested lands for forage is often ideal, especially when they contain large amounts of dense undergrowth for browse.

Grass Pasture

Grass fields are satisfactory for goats but it is best if the grass is high with lots of weeds. This allows the goats to truly browse instead of graze. Parasites live near the ground so short grass and plant growth is to be avoided as much as possible.

Hay

Free-choice hay (oat hay, grassy alfalfa, or first cut hay with lots of weeds are good choices) is often made available to goats as supplemental feed in the winter and just before and after kidding. Hay feeders can be purchased or homemade. Feeders should be sturdy and designed to discourage the goats from standing on the hay. Goats will not eat "dirty" hay. However in tropical countries like here in Sarawak you will need a dryer, an expensive expense. With our tropical weather all year around most times it is not difficult to access fresh grass/forage everyday.

Commercial Feed

Commercially available feed mixes are readily available for goats. This can be a very big expense if you are not prudent. If feed is used, it is often only used in the winter months (in temperate area’s) and just before and after kidding in small amounts. 2% body weight feed per day per adult goat is frequently recommended as a supplement if your goats is already fed with grass/forage/hay. Some farmers feed a tiny amount of feed as a treat even in the summer months when forage is readily available just to keep the goats coming to the farmer.

If feed is used, select it carefully. A key variable is the percentage of protein. Often 12% - 17% protein is chosen. It is also important to check for other supplements placed in the feed. Several feeds on the market today have useful additives especially selected to improve or maintain goat health.

Supplements

Supplements are typically not used extensively, but they may prove useful in selected situations. Depending upon where you are at, selenium may be a necessary additive. Selenium is important to muscle development and metabolism in goats. Selenium is found naturally in growing plants if there are adequate levels in the soil for the plants to absorb. Some areas of the world have adequate levels of selenium and some do not. Check with your local Agriculture department. (Note: Goats require vitamin E to metabolize selenium correctly, make sure it is also present in the supplement you use.) Protein blocks and tubs formulated specifically for goats are frequently used to supplement protein when goats are on browse with no grain being fed. These blocks and tubs may also contain the proper amounts of salt and minerals for goats negating the need for loose or block mineral. Read the label or check with the manufacturer.

Minerals

Goats require a free-choice supply of proper amounts of salt and minerals. Goats have requirements that are quite different from sheep and cattle. For example, goats particularly need higher amounts of copper. Loose or block minerals that are not specifically designed for goats should not be used unless the missing minerals are provided in some other form. Homemade mineral dispensers have been made in many designs from PVC pipe, wood, or metal.

Watering Systems

Like all animals, goats need easy access to clean drinking water. They don’t like contaminated water (and neither do you). We dechlorinate our water and clean the water troughs daily.

You will have to make many decisions about "how" to raise your goats. Collectively the answers you choose will comprise your "management system." You will have to decide what type of goats to raise, where to purchase your foundation stock, what you will feed them, and what preventive measures you will take for their health and well being. The choices you make will greatly influence whether you make money or lose money and whether you have chosen a full or a part-time job. Don’t haphazardly make these decisions. Most importantly, try to make sure you will enjoy what you’re about to do! Here are some of the key elements of a management system for raising goats.

Setting Goals

The old saying "if you don’t know where you are going, any road will do" is certainly true in the raising of goats. Are you trying to make money or just have some fun? Is your business selling breeding stock, selling goats for the commercial meat market, or some combination of both? How much time and money do you want to invest? Take a few minutes to write down what you believe your goals are. It is recommended that you start out with a small number of goats while you’re learning about the goat business and actually experience goat farming. You can add additional stock and modify your goals as needed to suit your situation. It will help if you set goals that are measurable otherwise you will not be able to chart your progress.

Identifying Obstacles

Understanding what is standing in the way of achieving your goals will be very helpful in planning for success. Typical obstacles might include limited amounts of money to invest, poor fencing, not enough land, or a lack of knowledge. By identifying obstacles, you have automatically determined the areas where your energy needs to be focused.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations can be given for a variety of diseases. Local conditions and your individual preference will play a big role in your decision on what to give on a regular basis. There are not many vaccines that have been specifically approved for use in goats. Some companies, however, are starting to realize that there are market opportunities with goat vaccines. Expect to see more product offerings in the future. Some vaccines (and other medications) are given "off label" which means they have been approved for use in other livestock (perhaps cattle), but studies have not been done to show effectiveness in goats. Learn what other successful goat breeders are doing. Remember any "off-label" use is at your own risk.

A typical vaccination program for a goat farmer will likely include CD/T (Clostridium perfringens Type C&D and Tetanus Toxoid). This goat vaccine can be purchased over-the-counter to provide long-term protection against overeating disease and tetanus. Here in Sarawak we vaccinate for C. pseudotuberculosis, CI. Perfringes type D, CI Tetani, CI Novyi type B, CI Septicum & CI. Chavei

Parasite Control

The biggest health problem you will face raising goats is control of parasites, especially stomach worms. Some goats have been selected and bred to be parasite resistant, but that does not mean parasite free. Parasites can debilitate and even kill a goat quickly. Regular worming is used by most goat farmers (perhaps in the spring and the fall). Additional worming of any particular goat is best done on an "as needed’ basis. The overuse of worming medications can promote the development of resistant parasites on your farm - a severe management situation you definitely want to avoid!

You can test for the presence of parasites by doing fecal smears and examining the feces for the presence of worm eggs under a microscope. This test can indicate the relative quantity and type of parasites present (worm load). Another easy test you can do on your own is the FAMACHA test that requires looking at the membranes under the eyelids of goats. The degree of anemia is estimated by observing the degree of redness in the membranes. Please remember, no "test" is foolproof. Careful judgment is also required. Seeking professional training in workshops for performing the above tests is strongly recommended.

A primary preventive measure against worms (other than genetic selection) is rotating pastures so goats are always eating in a significantly worm-free environment. A rotational strategy may range from daily to 3-4 week intervals depending upon the size of the paddocks. Browsed paddocks should stand dormant for 12 days to 6 weeks or more before the goats are rotated through again. Appropriate dormancy periods depend upon the size of the paddocks and the frequency of rotation. Your county extension agent may be a good source of information regarding rotational grazing strategies for your area.

Worming medication can be given orally or by injection. Most breeders periodically rotate wormers to decrease the chances of developing resistant strains of parasites. Talk to, or access information, from other successful breeders regarding the various types of wormers used and the appropriate dosages. Not many worming medications are formally approved for use in goats, so several "off label" uses have been developed. Your local vet may also be helpful regarding parasite control. Be sure, however, to ask about his or her level of experience with goats. Many vets have not worked much with goats, but this is slowly changing as the interest in goat farming increases.

Other parasite problems are skin related. Some conditions to look out for in your herd are lice, mange mites, and ringworm.

Observation

Probably the most effective and efficient method of identifying a goat that is sick or in need of medical treatment is the human eye. If your goat is acting differently than it typically does (not eating well, standing off by itself, etc.) then something is probably wrong. If you notice this, then act quickly to identify the problem. Goats are sturdy, but not indestructible. They frequently don’t show many signs or symptoms at the early stages of illness, so by the time you see something is wrong, the situation has already progressed significantly.

Signs of a Healthy Goat include:

• Attitude - Alert and Curious

• Appetite - Shows Interest in Food. Chews Cud after Feeding

• Breathing - Regular and Unlabored

• Coat/Skin - Clean, Glossy and no Lumps

• Droppings – Pellets are Firm

• Eyes - Bright, Clear and not Running

• Gait - Steady with No Limping

• Nose - Cool and Dry

• Weight - Average Weight and Gain

Livestock Guardians

Goats are very susceptible to attacks from predators such as a pack of local dogs out on the loose. A good fence will help keep predators away from the goats (especially an electric fence), but many goat farmers in many countries choose to also have some form of livestock guardian animal. Livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) live full time with the goats and usually do an excellent job of protecting their herd from intruders. There are many types of dogs used for this purpose including Great Pyrenees, Anatolians, and others. Most professional farmers try not to turn their livestock guard dogs into pets, as this is a distraction from the dog’s "work." In Australia Llamas have also been used successfully in certain settings as guard animals. At our farm we use SSPCA rescued dogs like Ayu to keep an eye on intruders.

Kidding

One of the most exciting times of the year is when your does are kidding. This miracle is a wonder to see and typically you need do nothing (or very little) to help the process. Does have a reputation as excellent mothers requiring very little attention. Kids are often up and about in a matter of seconds. Standing, walking, and suckling within a few minutes is not unusual.

Although birthing problems are infrequent, you need to decide how much intervention you’re willing to do if problems do arise. Some things you may want to learn how to do are tube feeding a weak newborn kid and raising a kid on a bottle if the mother cannot provide enough milk or has rejected the kid. If a doe in labor has been pushing very hard for thirty minutes and has produced nothing, it may necessary to go in and move or reposition a kid so the birth can proceed normally. This is a specialized skill requiring additional learning on your part. Work with someone who already knows how to do this or in many cases, your veterinarian will be glad to teach you these skills. Before your goats have kids you should do some reading in more detail about pregnancy and kidding. The more prepared you are, the better things will go if intervention is needed. See the referenced web sites and books for more information.

Choose your breeding time so you are having kids when you want to have them. The length of gestation for a goat is about 150 days. Many breeders deliberately schedule their breeding program to avoid kidding during months of extreme cold or extreme heat. Of course, if you choose to have your buck run with the does all year round, then scheduling is not an issue.

Record Keeping

If you plan to make money in your goat business, you will need to have a basic plan including estimated costs and projected income. As in any business, failure to pay attention to financial details can be troublesome, if not fatal. Several web sites and other publications have examples of business plans that are helpful in understanding what to plan for and what variables are most important.

A typical goat farm will have many expenses. Some of these will be obvious such as the purchase price of stock, feed, and other supplies, but some will not be obvious. These can include medications, marketing costs, transportation expense, or even the cost of specialized equipment such as ear tags.

If you intend to turn a profit, you should determine during the start-up of your operation the cost of raising a doe for one year. Successful meat goat farmers manage every possible penny out of this number.

Income can come from different sources. A prime source of revenue is the sale of goats for slaughter. Often a secondary (or even primary for some) source of income is selling quality breeding stock to other goat farmers. Raising good breeding stock requires additional skill and knowledge. Only a disciplined, selective breeding program with rigorous culling will guarantee long-term success. Other sources of income may include the sale of goats for pets, renting goats as studs, selling goat poo as part of organic manure, or even creating your own value-added goat meat products. Non-meat sources of income can include goat milk, cheese, soap, and other products (a better option with dairy breeds).

Successful meat goat farmers have a target price in mind for the annual sales that result from breeding a doe. A revenue target of twice your actual expense will typically result in a sustainable goat business. It is important that you understand the inputs and outputs of your business

Goat meat is in high demand around the world. Malaysia imports thousands and thousands of live goats and untold kilo's goat meat each year to meet a growing demand. Various ethnic groups use goat meat in their diet and everyone can appreciate goat meat’s low level of fat and delicious taste. Near any large city there will be demand for goat meat especially around certain religious holidays. Ask around to make sure you know at least one place you will be able to sell your goats when the time comes.

Broad trends in the goat meat industry are generally positive, but there are always new developments that may affect your business. Government regulations covering your goat operation and/or goat-related products should be clearly understood. Serious efforts should always be made to be in compliance with Federal, state, and local law.

Under certain circumstances, goats require an official identification number under the National Scrapie Eradication Program. Contact your area USDA/APHIS office (www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/area_offices.htm) to determine if any of the goats you intend to market are affected by this rule.

Work with a Proven Breeder

Why it is important? There is no substitute for quality, experience, and integrity. The guidance of an experienced breeder can easily make the difference in whether the start-up of your goat business is a success or failure. Learning by trial and error when buying goats can be expensive and even fatal when resources are limited. After you learn the basics of breed conformation and production traits, you will feel more confident about buying goats from sources that may be more "risky," such as a local sale/auction. By then you will be able to determine if the animal for sale "looks" right, appears to be disease free, and is worth the asking price. Many people buy goats only from proven breeders since it dramatically lowers their investment risk.

Breeder lists are available on association web pages, trade publications, and other sites on the internet.

Keep Good Records

Obviously you need good financial records for tax purposes, but that is only the beginning of the information that will be useful to record and organize. Good records will allow you to make informed decisions about which animals should be culled and which animals are producing well. Good records to keep include:

• Expense and income for taxes

• Goat weights (birth, 30/60/90/180 days, for calculating average daily gain over time)

• Doe productivity data (number kids born & weaned, data about mothering skills (maternals), etc.

• Health data (wormings, vaccinations, specialized treatments for illness, etc.)

Go Slow

The easiest and most common mistake to make when entering the goat farming business is to ramp up too quickly. This can be frustrating to the inexperienced goat farmer, because the natural tendency is to want to grow a herd as rapidly as possible. However, a lack of experience in daily care of the herd and in evaluating signs of poor health is a recipe for disaster. Nothing is more discouraging than to have your goats start dying and not understand why. You can add more goats as you learn and gain more confidence as a breeder.

Start with a small number (less than 10 goats is typical)

Learn through personal experience what works and what doesn’t work on YOUR farm

Reduce Stress

Raising goats should be very rewarding. You can make money and have a lot of fun at the same time. One important, but little talked about, key to success is practicing stress reduction in your herd. The goats will be healthier, more productive, and more profitable.

Isolate new goats coming to your farm (for a minimum of two weeks) to check for disease and let them adjust to your management practices

Don’t consistently "startle" your goats by making loud noises, moving too quickly, letting children or dogs chase them, or making changes in their daily routine unless absolutely necessary. Change things a little at a time, allowing time for each change to become routine. Always make dietary changes gradually.

Remember that sometimes you will lose an animal. This is part of the natural process of life. You should expect some animals to die because of old age, undetected disease, or even accident. Some degree of loss is unavoidable in any livestock operation, so be prepared to learn from these situations and continue to move forward.

Be particularly careful when transporting goats to keep them dry, out of the wind, and "on the road" only the minimum amount of time.

Remember that goats do not come with a guarantee. You will make mistakes like everyone else. That’s how you gain experience. No business plan ever written has precisely described what a business is doing several years down the road.

Have Fun!

Goats are entertaining and very interesting. Make sure you have a camera handy, especially when your new kid crop is romping around the field. Goat watching can be a ready source of entertainment for you and for your guests.

Remember the Bottom Line

1. Goats and goat meat are in high demand around the world

2. Keep expenses low

3. Know your local markets and how to access them

The ideas suggested here are for educational purposes only and provide no guarantee of success in a goat farming business. Specifically The Kebun does not in any way guarantee or endorse these steps. Every agricultural situation is unique. The information provided here is offered as points to consider when developing your own plan.

G&N Quality Design zaprasza w tym tygodniu do siebie po odbiór prezentu. Idealnego na jesień, co zresztą podkreśla aranżacja stoiska.

Złote spodnie, do tego zielony sweter.

Ubranie: Flamed pants with belt, G&N Quality Design, 0 L$

Obok stoi pudełko z freebiesami, a w nim między innymi taka sukienka:

Sukienka: Pink Satin Butterfly, G&N Quality Design, 0 L$

Zaintrygowało mnie wędrujące pudełko - wędrujące dosłownie, bez żadnej przenośni. Stoi sobie w sklepie, a kiedy próbuje się je dotknąć znika, informując, że się schowało i że jeśli w ciągu minuty się je znajdzie, zawartość trafi do naszego inventory (a jeśli nie, cała zabawa zaczyna się od nowa).

Oczywiście, że mi się udało.

Ubranie: G&N Summerhearts Panset, G&N Quality Design, 0 L$

Z zabaw na długie jesienne wieczory polecam memory.

Zabawa jest prosta - trzeba znaleźć parę obrazków, jeżeli się to uda (ma się trzy próby) dostaje się ubranie z obrazka. Na przykład taką sukienkę.

Sukienka: Mother of Pearl, G&N Quality Design, 0 L$

Aha, po skończonej grze można poczekać 10 minut i spróbować znowu.

W Imagen do 6.10 trwa polowanie - trzeba znaleźć 10 pudełek w głównym sklepie, 5 jest schowanych w innym. Szukanie nie jest trudne, każde pudełko kosztuje 1 L$, w środku są skiny i parę innych drobiazgów.

I jeden ze skinów, jakie można znaleźć:

Udało mi się zebrać wszystkie! Mierzyć będę później, ale już teraz wiem, że jest kilka ciekawych skinów, ubrania i biżuteria.

I jeszcze włosy. W BishWear można dostać bujną fryzurę całkiem za darmo. Doskonale pasowała do mojego dzisiejszego humoru. Powiedzmy, że jesiennego.

Włosy: sAdies-Auburn, BishWear, 0 L$

Ela domaga się poświęcenia jej trochę uwagi, nieśmiało przypomina, że już dawno temu robiła zdjęcia i szykowała kilka słów. Postaram się dopuścić ją do głosu w najbliższym czasie.

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Jesiennie.

I'm new to writing. I don't have the benefit of a formal education. I've not been writing since before I born, having grabbed the doctor's pen soon after sliding into the world, scribing some Hemingway-ese prose on my swaddling blanket.

I'm a newbie, a neophyte, a rookie, a babe, a novitiate, a novice, newcomer, fledgling, tenderfoot and a greenhorn.

I'm wet behind the ears.

I've been reading many critiques over the past couple years to the point where my teeth want to turn around in my head and eat my brain. (Normally I say "until my eyes bleed," but since I'm going to climb all over cliches, I thought I'd use something fresh).

If we feel the need to suggest that someone not 'tell' but rather 'show' his or her story, he or she is not to have clue what we're talking about. (Remember, I'm a neophyte, an outsider who doesn't know the jargon.)

"Critics too often forget they're supposed to help, not hurt." Lewis Black, from his book.

"Show not tell" has become a cliche, something else a writer should avoid. On some critiques, I can see the critic with her chin raised, slashing at the air like swatting flies.

I have never in any of my critiques used the expressing in any way: "show not tell," or in any form.

I think the writer, when told something like this, should ask: "Why?" and get a better answer than: "Agents and Publishers say so." We can and should ask why if we don't understand and we should demand an answer.

Here's my general advice to writers seeking their voice (when we begin writing, that's what we do in a long, painful process -- we seek our voice, which is not to be mistaken with the generic voice 'agents and publishers' would like to mold their writers)

This applies to third person, but much to first person, too.

Let me get this out of the way:

Don't preach -- ever. If you want to make some spiritual, religious or social point, write an essay. It's fine for your characters to have a point of view, but keep it real. (Which is not to say the story shouldn't make a point -- even my parabolic stories look like the message is incidental).

(here's the show and tell in a way that's easily understood):

Let your characters tell the story. In third person, I don't want to hear nothing from the narrator. No opinions and no hyperbole. Nothing will set my teeth on edge quicker than in 3rd person the narrator stating: "She was beautiful!"

I think in the million and a half words I've committed to manuscript, I've used ten exclamations marks. Again, 'showing.'

If you unfurl your scene clear and sharp, the characters should show the reader everything the reader needs to know without 'stage direction' (telling) or what I call "movie scripting."

I say it this way: Have faith in your reader.

1) Don't preach
2) Let the characters tell the story
3) Have faith in the reader
4) Avoid movie scripting
5) Avoid wordiness
6) Don't default (assuming stereotypes as universal concepts)

Telling:
John walked into the room, approached the table, greeted Sally and sat on the chair. Sally greeted him back and asked if he'd had breakfast. John wasn't one for breakfast, but knew it was polite to accept something offered. He told her no. She asked if he wanted eggs.

Better:
"Hi, Sally." John dropped to the chair.
"Good morning. Had breakfast?"
"Nope."
"Eggs?"
"Love 'em?"
"How do you like them?"
"Hell, I like 'em fine!."

There's a best kept secret rule in writing:.

Only one point-OH-view per paragraph. If you keep this rule in mind, you can cut out 96% of your 'saids, asks, questioned,' etc. Why do you wish to do that? I'm glad you asked.

If you look at the dialog above, you that see no 'saids' are needed. The quotes indicate direct speech and the way I laid this out, it's obvious who's saying what. Said's would merely be wordy and get in the way. When reading, MOST people skip them anyway.

next line:

Sally got up from her chair.

"from her chair" is wordy. We can have faith in the reader to know she was sitting on a chair.

Sally stood.

When I do a critique, if I find the writing heavy with movie scripting, I'll copy-n-paste a few paragraphs and mark in red what I find wrong, then rewrite the section, explaining each suggestion and why I feel it makes the writing better.

Needless to say, I invest a great deal of time in my critiques.

Good writers work in groups. Great writers work alone.

Nah,skarang coba klik kanan pada MyComputer di desktop Anda dan klik properties.disitu akan terlihat logo windows pada bagian atas dan bagian bawah kosong (kecuali kalau anda memakai windows vista,biasanya ada logo vista-nya). Kita akan memberikan logo disitu.
Skarang coba buka notepad lalu tulis script brikut:
===== sof =====
[General]
Manufacturer= Lizard_D_YoPU {bebas}
Model= Gunakanlah laptop ini dgn bijak {bebas}
[Support Information]
Line1= Kunjungi blog saia di http://yopa21.wordpress.com {bebas}
Line2= if there is a will {bebas}
Line3= there is away {bebas}
Line4=artine: Nek ono kemauan,musti Gusti ALLAH bakal ngekeki dalan,yo po ra? {bebas}
Line5=tafsir indo:kalau ada kemauan,pasti allah akan memberikan jalan,ya gk”? {bebas}
===== eof =====
Simpan dengan nama file OEMINFO.ini.

Setelah itu cari gambar dengan format *.bmp (klo anda narsis pake foto sndiri aja)
dan beri nama OEMLOGO.bmp,

jika sudah… letakkan kedua file tersebut di
C:\WINDOWS\system atau system32 (lebih baik system aza, biar kalo mo ganti
logo lagi mudah cari filenya).
Cuman gitu aza kok

Upss,ketahuan deh kalo laptop q imut2,apa lagi fotonya
Aih..aih…

Dikutip dari majalah X-code jilid 5 hal 22,di tulis oleh inisial Rose_see

I'm Jennifer Rhoda Ines. A 4th year nursing student at the age of nineteen. I have an older sister named by my parents Marie Suzanne Ines. I belong to a broken family, my parents are not married so we're using our mothers surname. I'm a "ilokana" and I'm proud of it. :)

I'm not really addicted in blogging but since I just want to have my own blog so here it is.

My little sister, 10, came home from school this Friday really excited. She said that all her friends at school were talking about this cool thing called "Club Penguin," where you get to choose a penguin and play games, dress it up, and just have fun. Now she wants to be part of the crowd and wanted to join as soon as possible. I told her and my dad to wait just a second before whipping out that credit card.

I first heard of Club Penguin on the news when Disney acquired the site, and later I learned that my friend's little sister is on it, too. All I was aware of was that Club Penguin was a great, safe online environment for kids. So great, in fact, that Disney has already spent $350 million on acquiring it, and is planning to spend another $350 million if "specific targets are met by 2009." [source] I have been doing some research on the site, not because I want to spoil the fun and burst my sister's bubble, but becuase I just really want to check this thing out and see if it really is safe, what with all of those sexual predators online and whatnot (I watch Dateline NBC too much).

Here's what I found out...

• Club Penguin has as meet the BBBOnLine standards
• Club Penguin received the "Editor's Choice" award from Children's Technology Review Magazine
• Club Penguin has ways to prevent children from using swear words and sharing private information.
  • Live Club Penguin Moderators
  • Two Safe Chat Modes

So, at the end of the day, I saw how dedicated the Club Penguin team is to child safety online. Not only that, but now that Club Penguin is part of the Walt Disney Company reassures me that they will do their part in making this environment safe from predators, yet fun for kids to enjoy everyday. And membership isn't bad: only $5.95 a month or $57.95 a year. So I sat my sister down, asked my dad for his credit card, and explained to her how to be safe and to never share personal information. Right now, she's signed up monthly, to see if she likes it or not, and so far she is really having fun with it.

But I still have a few questions. Like, for example, what age group is this site for? Is it for kids, tweens, or teens? Why aren't they asking for a date of birth, becuase anyone at any age can have an account, which kind of worries me. For now, I'm just gonna see if she gets into it (she was never a big fan of Neopets) and if her friends keep on playing it.

Even if you've been in SecondLife a while you should be a member of the GuRLywood Update group. You'll get notified of new hair styles, freebies, and random giveaways, just for being a member of the group.

For more info on the new Newbie voucher perk visit the Gurl6 blog. And subscribe to their RSS feed to know when there are daily specials. Does 50% off a selected hairstyle sound good to you? That's the daily special, and while there's not a special every day (that I can see) I've kicked myself for missing the sale on a style simply because I subscribed the day after a style was on special.

And if you've been in SecondLife for 45 days or less don't forget to visit the stipend ball at the Newsstand at New Citizen's Inc. Kuula sim. As long as they have funds in the ball you can get L$10 a day for your first 45 days being in SecondLife.

Ląduje się między czterema sklepami. W sklepie ze skinami, na ladzie, leży białe pudełko. Pudełko kosztuje 1 L$ i daję słowo, że nie rozumiem, dlaczego tak tanio.

W środku jest skin Ariel, w kilku wersjach (różnice są subtelne, ale zauważalne), a do tego sukienka.

Skin: Ariel Skin, sukienka: Illusion Black dress, Beauty Avatar, 1 L$

W czasie sesji zdjęciowej wpadł mi do inventory jeszcze jeden prezent - z Dutch Touch. Skin, dość ciemny, praktycznie bez makijażu, zdecydowanie wyglądający lepiej niż na zdjęciu (no dobrze, postaram się później poprawić).

Skin: Dutch Touch Female Skin Special ed., Dutch Touch, 0 L$ (subscribe'o'matic)

Żeby dostać ten skin trzeba pójść do sklepu i dotknąć tablicy subscribe'o'matic, zapisując się do grupy. Potem dotykamy jeszcze raz, wybieramy "history" i otwieramy pierwszą wiadomość. Skin trafia do inventory rozpakowany.

Małe, a cieszy, prawda?

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