Jeff Paul Scam ?

by BossMan

Jeff Paul Revisited

I think it’s time to do an update on good old Jeff Paul and his “Short Cuts to Internet Millions“. Jeff Paul has had a little time, since the first review I wrote on him, to either improve the way he runs his online companies or continue to run scams.

Well after running a few searches on Mr. Jeff Paul it looks, to me as if John Paul has not changed at all.

Here are two complaints on Jeff Paul I have found on other sites.

12/5/2008 – Marty writes: I’ve done a bit more research. Jeff Paul runs this under variouse company names, and the BBB rates them an F. Multiple complaints like the ones listed on this site. Company never responds to these complaints as the BBB has no enforcement authority. The CA Attourny General needs to look at these clowns that have taken so much from so many. I’ve not found one positive revue of any of his products other than those he’s produced himself on his own sites. Testimonials to how great all this crap works. Cancell your credit card ASAP. Even if you try to cancell with these scam artists, they will charge you again!

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8/21/2008 – Ted writes: I should know better. Having owned, run, and sold other very sucessful companies, I felt a few thousand dollars was a small investment to help my small staff get a couple of good websites up and operational so we could improve our internet presence. Despite our 35 years of other business accolades we had little internet experience or presence. The materials were sophomoric at best and foreshadowed the competence of the coaches assigned to help us. Jeff Paul’s idea of canned websites turns out to be reselling junk literature from their portfolio. Not exactly as represented when we were solicited or promised over the phone. Of course they sell your name to web developers who try to get a second and third bite. Offers for dozens of valuable services come often. My staff, despite their competence, have gained little in training or competence, as the Jeff Paul system has proven virtually worthless in producing a true ecommerce website worthy of any companies reputation. The infomercial is appealing and obviously works for them. But if your goal is truly to create value for your company or self by selling on the internet. Save your few thousand (even it that is not a lot of money to you), and find a local web developer with great references and a few years of experience they are plentiful. Price paid, lesson learned. Avoid Jeff Paul.

Well people it looks to me like Mr. Jeff Paul hasn’t done a thing to improve his image. In fact it looks like Jeff Paul as continued to scam people right and left.

As I said in my first look at Jeff Paul, “The only thing I can say about Jeff Paul is it would be best, IMO, to stay away from him.”

Jeff Paul’s “Short Cuts to Internet Millions” does have a low cost startup, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg, as you will be solicited for various upgrades, paid training and expensive mentoring After researching Jeff Paul I found tens if not hundreds of complaints about the Jeff Paul system. Many people have paid $1950.00 for the revolutionary system, which claims to provide a 60-day unconditional money back guarantee. Of course the money was never returned. One person was taken for $8,500.00, which was never refunded! This person claims to have tried to contact Greg Wardin the so-called ‘confidence man’ many times requesting a refund. All attempts failed. In fact he has never even been able to reach Greg Wardin. This doesn’t sound much like an unconditional money back guarantee to me. The only thing I can say about Jeff Paul is it would be best, IMO, to stay away from him.

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How to Keep Your Acting Career

by katie George

Your first job as an actor or actress was great but it shouldn’t stop there. Some of the greatest celebrities have been in it for decades and you too can also have a successful acting career.

One of the things you have to do is continue to take up acting classes. There are many around and this will give you the chance to explore more of what you can do is an actor. This will prevent people from giving you the same role every time which shows that you are very versatile.

Although your manager is the one helping you look for more projects, you can do your share also by sending out your resume and photos to producers and directors. You have to remember that the entertainment industry is a tough business and there are upcoming actors and actresses like yourself fighting for the same spot. Ever wondered what happened to those who had a good movie a few years back and where they are now?

Most of the films and television shows have actors and actresses that are physically fit so if you want to be considered for a part, do your share by working out regularly. You may not afford a physical trainer but you can surely sign up for a gym membership.

You should also accept invitations to scene nights where you get the chance to put a 2 minute monologue. This event is usually attended by people in the industry who are looking for talents for a new show or as a guest in an ongoing show.

Don’t forget to bring a press kit so you can distribute a few to the people there. This will make it easy for them to get in touch with you or your agent.

It wouldn’t hurt to also take part in a small movie made by film student or an independent film. You won’t get that much money from them but at least you can add this project to your resume so people will know you are doing something to better improve who you are as an actor.

The sad truth about being an actor is that you won’t know when you will have another acting gig. This is why you have to take steps to improve your craft and believe it or not find other ways to supplement your income by perhaps getting a regular job because after all, we need to pay bills and other expenses.

Keeping your acting career is tough and you won’t hear celebrities saying that in front of a live camera when all they will say is how good things are and smile.

But just think about it, when was the last time did you see Mr. or Mrs. X on a television show or on the big screen? It may have been awhile and in order for them to continue living in a big house, they must have done something to stay afloat.

To find out how, it is best that you talk with your fellow actors and actresses so you will know exactly what to do when it hits you in the face. Remember that the success of your acting career greatly depends on your patience and persistence because without it, you don’t have a chance of staying long in this industry.

The Advances in Biotechnology

by Mary Bush

Biotechnology can be defined in many ways and although different involved organizations do explain it in their own terms, ultimately, biotechnology is the use of biology as the foundation for developing various technologies as applied to research and product development. So, biotechnology can be used in food science, agriculture, environment, medicine and even robotics fields.

People have always tried to manipulate the environment, but never before have we been so close to controlling it. It started from the time when we started fermenting beer, which went to another level when bacteria were cultured. Now we have moved forward to a point where animal cloning and advanced forms of nucleotide-based organ regeneration are being attempted successfully.

But even before there was a name to call it by, biotechnology was in existence. Even something that people have been doing for centuries, like preservatives to keep food edible during winter, is a form of biotechnology. When around 6000 BC, fruit juice was first fermented to form alcohol, it was another instance of biotechnology. Of course, it has emerged as a science only recently.

About twenty years ago, the role of genetics in artificially creating proteins in a living being was discovered. DNA was discovered and molecular biology became a part of mainstream science. This was what gave rise to the study of biotechnology under that name.

The eighties marked an epoch in biotechnology with the discovery of new concepts, the most important being that modification of genetic structures was possible through combinations of plants and animals. This discovery led to research into fields like disease resistance and increase in productivity rate. Medicine and research in other fields of biology have found the most use for biotechnology. Now, plant-generated pharmaceuticals are common enough, as are creation of insulin and antibiotics.

There are three categories in modern biotechnology. The first is red biotechnology. This concerns the making of substances used in medicine and pharmaceuticals, like vaccines, proteins, antibiotics and vitamins. Red biotechnology also deals with genome manipulation. The other two kinds of biotechnology are green and white biotechnology.

White biotechnology, or bio-manufacturing or Grey Biotechnology is still an evolving science. In this category of biotechnology, organisms like bacteria, moulds, yeast and enzymes are manipulated to make industrial chemicals.

Green Biotechnology is also called Agricultural Biotechnology. As the name suggests, this deals with making crops and other agricultural produce of better quality, like cross-bred wheat harvests.

There Is No One Right Way In SEO

by Julie Johnson

Search engine optimization, or SEO, is still a mystery to people not in the industry. It is hardly a household word. But what is always fascinating is that even within the SEO industry, there is so much gray area on how it should be done and what is or isnt ethical.

Most everyone does agree on basic guidelines though. Guidelines like high site content, receiving and giving inbound and outbound links, proper meta tags and strong organization of the site. The problem is that there is no one formula that dictates the ratio or value of each of those things, so by its nature, SEO continues to be more of an art form than a scientific method. A good SEO provider is constantly juggling and balancing between all the factors as they carefully watch the movement of the website in the rankings.

Ask 10 SEO companies s to perform a site analysis, and you;ll get 10 different reports. Luckily most of them will have quite a bit of overlap. And luckier still, provided they are bona fide SEOs , most will not have any outright conflicting advice. But still, the finesse and attention to detail that a good SEO agent possesses will be evident in the varied responses you would see in these 10 reports.

This is the challenge for the SEO organization. There is no clear laid out plan that can be picked up and read like a book. There’s no secret site that one can plug into and retrieve all the right answers. As every day at work is different, every company and every website is different. The interesting factor for the SEO provider is the suspense of not knowing immediately if their work is successful. Improved ranking and traffic take time to build and a successful SEO program will achieve that for the client.

Because things are changing so quickly with search engines these days, it takes a professional SEO organization to keep up with where things are going. For an individual to jump into doing SEO work on his own site would require a lot of time, and a lot of faith, and an extensive undestanding of SEO. There’s a reason that some professionals have a great track record and others don’t. It takes experience that can only be gained through a large client base.

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Promoting Products using Pay per Click Advertising

by Jim Spence

There are many different people across the Internet who will tell you their secrets to efficiently using Google AdWords. Many/Most are not well informed as to the methods and rules that Google uses to administer their Pay Per Click AdWords Program.

Knowing how to collect appropriate Keywords, organize them, study traffic potential and then creating a campaign are the basis for a successful Google AdWords Campaign.

After the campaign is organized and all the keywords are organized into sub categories, it is time to write your ad.

Writing an ad is more of an Art than a Science and correctly formating the ad will make the difference between a click through rate of .004 and .04. For 1000 clicks the difference is .004 = 4 clicks and .04 = 40 clicks. That is 10 time more clicks!

Once the campaign is up and running and you have some clicks coming in, the secret to NOT WASTING MONEY is to use a system to efficiently adjust pay per click up or down depending on position.

Getting the discounted cost per click from Google is IMPORTANT to your campaign. IF you have a click through rate that is high enough, they will disount your cost. IF the click through rate is not good, they will offer you a rate that is ivery high per click.

To optimize click through rate (CTR) you must have ads that will attract clicks. You can optimize several ads by setting Google Adwords to display the several different ads evenly and then use the one(s) that have the best CTR.

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If You Know How, Would You Build A Simple Hovercraft Now?

by Rashel Dan

The concept is really basic and easy in building a hovercraft. Just get lots of air. Hold it for as long as you can and place it below a wooden board. That should lift the board. Voila! You should be sitting on your improvised hovercraft. Simple isn’t it? No?

Air is not tangible. And it’s not visible either. Therefore you can’t touch it or see it. In short it’s not really that easy. Guess again. It still is. If you build a simple hovercraft, you only need a set of the basic plan and these other items:

1. Get a platform. This can be made of plywood, hard foam, or lightweight fiberglass. If there’s any other alternative material you can think of, just make sure you can hold a large surface of air below the platform. You build a simple hovercraft by creating air pressure below the board.

2. Use a vacuum cleaner or any gadget that reverses air flow. You have to somehow attach to it to the platform to provide the required air lift. When you build a simple hovercraft, make sure the air pressure created can lift more than the platform weight. Remember, you’ll be sitting on it.

3. For the skirt, you can use a heavy plastic sheet. Your basic hovercraft plan should have this in the specifications. As the name implies, this is fastened tightly around the platform in a way that actually looks like a skirt. Because the skirt is made of thick plastic, it regulates the amount air dispersed below. This creates a film of air molecules thus building pressure.

You are only building a hovercraft that is homemade. If you build a simple hovercraft, these items should just be enough. You may work on the details by studying further on other existing plan. But the items above should get you started. Here are other things you need to know about your hovercraft:

– A hovercraft can fit all four seasons. Unlike your cars or motorbikes, you can still use a hovercraft in winter. Because of its smooth air cushion, it can still glide over snow and frozen ponds.

– To build a hovercraft is not that expensive. And if are a cheapskate, you’d know where to bag in the cheapest alternative materials to buy. Most of them could be in a flea market or a neighbor’s garage sale.

– Building a hovercraft is really easy. All you need is the basic skills. A little knowledge in physics is an advantage. But as long as your design kit is complete, it should work for you.

– You can build a simple hovercraft project in a matter of weeks. Yes it is possible. It’s not like you’re building the commercial thing.

These are just a few of the many entertaining benefits of a hovercraft. If by any chance you have a few more bucks to spare, get a decent hovercraft kit. But if you can’t set a budget yet, you may settle this for now. The important thing is you tried building it and it works. So now that you know a few things on how a hovercraft works, will you build a simple hovercraft now?

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A Guide To The Latest Headphones In The Market

by Mary Bush

If you are an all-night game player or an iPod maniac then this article is for you. Headphones are an essential piece of kit for many of us today as they allow us to privacy and sound quality. We look at three very different types of headphones offering reviews on their features and benefits.

The first up is an adaptable set from Sennheiser, the CX 400 Headphones. They are compatible with mobile phones and iPods offering good sound quality however they cost about 40GBP online with an RRP of 55GBP. So the question is, is it worth the upgrade? The answer depends on what you plan to use it for, the sound quality is good and enhanced by a selection of three moulder rubber ear fittings. If you plan to use it for hands free phone purposes it is suitable as the standard cable is short so that you do not have massive amounts of cable flapping around, however this proves an issue when using your iPod and you have to use the whopper 1m extension cable.

For those of you who take your gaming seriously and are willing to spend 150GBP on headphones then the next product is for you. The Sennheiser PC350 Headphones are fantastic for sound and voice quality, however when wearing them sometimes it does feel like you head is in a vice. If you are not too concerned about them wearing away your scalp then they have an adjustable microphone and are foldable for storage to boot. They have a 3m extension cable so you can walk around your command centre, or bedroom to avoid deep vein thrombosis however they are very expensive. They can be found online for about 85GBP if you look in the right places.

A cheaper alternative to the Sennheiser is the Plantronics Audio 770 Headphones. These are affordable and extremely comfortable to wear with massive speakers. The major down side is the quality of the audio when faced with the Sennheiser model, but they only cost 50GBP RRP and you can pick a pair up online for around 40GBP. If no one is ever going to see you wear them then they are ideal because they are like two millennium domes on your ears and kind of make you look like Princes Lea from Star Wars however if that does it for you, then the headphones are a cost effective alternative to the Sennheiser.

The headphones market like many others is dependent on your requirements and budget as generally you get what you pay for. It is important to remember that exposure to poor sound quality for long periods of time can potentially be damaging to your ear so sometimes upgrades are worthwhile.

Save tons of money on jewelry from an online jewelry auction

by David Asper

It’s hard when shopping for jewelry online from an auction site to not get excited. In most cases you know right from the start you are going to save a small fortune on what your bidding on, but be careful not to get to excited bidding, you might over pay!

With the low shipping costs on jewelry, this fact alone has made jewelry very attractive to sell online and buy.

Many online jewelry auction sites will often sell out their jewelry on auction sites like Bidz and other popular auction sites. If you know what you’re looking for then online auctions present a tremendous way to pick up some incredible bargains. Many people have even made a living of purchase jewelry in online auctions and then reselling it.

A benefit for sellers, if you’re interested in selling jewelry in online auctions is that there really are no seasons for selling jewelry. Of course Christmas and Valentine’s Day maybe are two of the most popular times that you might see an increase in certain types of jewelry.

Doing a little research on jewelry before you start buying or selling is a great way to reveal some formats that could help you out drastically.

Though jewelry comes in many different shapes and sizes, which is a good idea to know what size of item your looking for before you just buy one, necklaces and rings are among the most common bought and sold online.

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The Most Complete Speed Reading Course

by Dr Jay Polmar

If you’re an adult with three children you know that their futures depend upon their skills to read and assimilate information, putting it into memory and into use. What are you going to do to help them accomplish that?

We’ll teach them, for you, to double, and even triple their reading speed, improve their test-taking ability, their memory and recall and develop many other success skills. Live courses for all three kids could cost upwards from $500, some courses are $675 per person. But, what we have found is that when the students WANT to learn, they can learn by themselves, from the right materials unassisted. If your children want more free time, less study time, and better grades all at once – we’ve got it — it’s the COMPLETE SPEED READING COURSE:

But, what we have found is that when the students WANT to learn, they can learn by themselves, from the right materials unassisted. If your children want more free time, less study time, and better grades all at once – we’ve found it — it’s a COMPLETE SPEED READING COURSE:

For pre-teens, try the Children’s course called – If You Can Read This, You Can Read Faster! For teens and adults we have – Speed Reading in Only One Hour! And for the college-university bound student – Be Dynamic Through Speed Reading. And the courses come with audio support for comprehension, reading speed, test taking skills and more. Plus a computer software program for reading faster online.

It’s another one of the amazing programs developed by Dr. Jay Polmar, the master of training the human mind for educational and motivational successes. He’s the founder of speedread.org and his complete speed reading programs can be found at www.speedreadcomplete.com

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8 Factors to Consider Before Buying a Laptop

by katie George

If you’re out looking to buy a new laptop, be warned … there are a ton of things to consider before you before the machine. From battery life, screen size, USB ports to processor technology, there are many factors one needs to run through before deciding on the perfect laptop.

This article shows you what I deem to be 8 important factors in deciding which laptop to buy.

1. How Will You Use The Laptop?

If you want the laptop for simple emailing or word processing, you’re obviously not interested in a machine with the best processor and 4GB of RAM. If you want the laptop for portability, you’d go for an ultraportable rather than a rugged, bulky model. If you need it for video editing, processing power becomes extremely important – plus you’ll likely need a Firewire port too.

So it’s critical to consider the intended usage of the laptop before deciding which model to buy.

2. Consider The Laptop Weight

One of the most important factors is the weight of the laptop. If you need the laptop anywhere you go, it is a bad idea to get a heavy desktop replacement. You want an ultraportable instead. Also, remember to compare the travel weight – not the system weight. The travel weight is effectively the laptop itself plus the power adapter (usually around 0.75 pounds) and an optical drive. The total weight of these things can add significantly to the overall package.

3. Think About Battery Life

One of the most frustrating things about laptops is the limited battery life. Make sure you choose a machine with the best battery life (minimum 4 hours). Remember that a smaller laptop also comes with smaller batteries – and these don’t last as long as a large battery in a bulkier system.

4. Bigger Equals More Rugged

If you are considering a rugged laptop as a purchase choice, then a heavier machine is almost certainly your best bet. A small system with tightly integrated components is likely to break apart compared to a bulkier unit with room for extra bracing.

Add to the that the rugged exterior, and you have a wonderful winner of a laptop here. Last I checked this unit was going for about $1500.

5. Do You Need High-Res?

Many laptops tout high resolution displays as their selling points. However, you need to consider if you really need that extra resolution. If you have imperfect eyesight, a lower resolution WXGA (1280-by-800) might actually be better than WUXGA (1920-by1200).

6. Transreflective Versus Matted

This point is important. Many laptops these days come with transreflective screens which are glossy in nature. Some folks don’t like that (myself included), particularly if the laptop is usef for business / professional settings. In those cases, you’d want a matted or anti-glare screen.

7. Do You Need Extended Warranty?

Extended warranty is usually considered a ‘moneymaker’ for the seller. You need to think whether you really need that. For individual owners, there is a comfort of knowing if the laptop breaks early in its life, you will get a new one replacing it. However, the flip side is that the laptop functions perfectly fine for many years – that dilutes the advantage of your extended warranty.

8. What’s The Battery Price?

One of the most easily damaged components in a laptop is – surprisingly – the laptop battery. You might want to check out the battery price of the laptop you intend to buy. They don’t come cheap – usually about $100 to $150 for a new one. You should also protect your battery’s life span by charging it up fully, unplug, then let it run down and recharge again.