3
Sep/10

Cervelo Soloist Road Bike

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Cervelo have been making top end road cycles since the mid 1990s. With the founders of Cervelo being involved in road TT bike frame designs for pro teams for a number of years previous to the formation of Cervelo Bicycles. The Cervelo brand is very highly regarded within the cycling world having scored a number of successes on the pro circuit in a short space of time. Top of the Cervelo cycle range is the Cervelo Soloist, which is ridden frequently by the Cervelo Test Team and previously by Team CSC.

The Cervelo Soloist comes in three modes the Cervelo S1, which is constructed, from high-grade lightweight aluminum. And the Cervelo S2 and Cervelo S3 models, constructed from unidirectional high modulus carbon composite. All the bikes in the Soloist range have been designed for speed and many thousands of hours was spent in development for the distinct Cervelo Soloist aero frames. Voted by many the most appealing bike in the 2009 Tour De France, The S series continues to go from strength to strength helped by a number of high profile race wins.

The Soloist Frame Geometry is highly specialized and designed so that there is no need for custom frame building as done by many of Cervelo’s contemporary’s. In fact Cervelo claim that Six Cervelo Soloist frame sizes would cover 12 Frame sizes from other road bike maker, The Soloist frame is highly versatile with a unique 2-position design for Time Trials and Road Stages. There is always a debate as to what is the best road bike, with a number of the high-end road cycle makers competing for the accolade. To a certain extent there is not a lot to choose between top road bike models and makers but as an enthusiast my current favorite is the Cervelo S3.

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2
Sep/10

Internet Marketing Survival Guide

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If you’ve tried to get into the field of Internet marketing, you may have discovered that it’s not as easy as people make it sound. If you haven’t yet gotten into Internet marketing then you might want to read this survival guide. It just may save your life. Well, at the very least, it will save you a lot of time and money.

For starters, don’t believe everything you hear about this program or that product. Everybody is going to try to paint their program in the best light possible. Some people will go to great lengths to do this, including flat out lying. So my rule of thumb on anything I read on the Internet as far as a money making opportunity is simple. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. At the very least, if you suspect a scam or an inflated sales page, write to the company, assuming they have an email address, and ask questions. If you’re not satisfied with the answers, move on.

Another thing you need to know in order to survive in the world of Internet marketing is that the saying “build it and they will come” does not apply. For one thing, having a site on the Internet does not guarantee that anybody will see it, not will hundreds of millions of sites out there. You need to actively promote your site using as many avenues as you can afford in order to get people there. But even more important, just building a site and getting people there isn’t enough. You have to give them something that they want. If you’re creating a new product and haven’t done the necessary research to see if it’s something that has a demand, you may very well be selling something that simply won’t sell. So go to forums, put out surveys, ask questions. Do whatever you need to do in order to find out if what you want to sell has any use for anybody.

Finally, you have to be prepared to run your business professionally. Many people think that running an Internet business begins and ends with putting up a site and making a sale and that’s all there is to it. Unfortunately, it is a lot more complicated than that. After the sale, there is customer service. Buyers are going to have questions and possibly even need technical support. Before the sale, they’re going to have questions just like you will have when deciding whether or not to make a purchase. You have to learn to put yourself in your customer’s shoes. And this is just one aspect of running a professional business. There is also the matter of keeping track of expenses and income, which is required for tax purposes. Point is, if you treat your business as a hobby, or worse, something to just kill some time, you won’t last long in Internet marketing and may even end up in legal trouble.

Making a living on the Internet is not as hard as you might think. But it’s also not as easy as a lot of people would like to believe. It does take a solid work ethic, a degree of knowledge and research into the area you want to get into in order to see if people even care about what you have to offer. If you can do these things to the best of your ability, your chances for success will be greatly increased.

To YOUR Success,

Steven Wagenheim

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1
Sep/10

Cyclocross Bikes – The Sport Utility Vehicle You Pedal

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Do you want a bike that is faster than a mountain bike on road but tougher than a road bike? You might need a cyclocross bike and not even know it. Cyclocross is an off road sport that runs in the fall. The courses are on grass, mud and dirt roads with sections with barriers that the riders must dismount and run over. The laps tend to be short making for a spectator friendly type of racing. Cyclocross started in Europe as an off season sport for road racers but has grown into it’s own specialty. The bikes that have grown out of this sport have to be fast and light but tough with lots of traction due to the conditions. Even if you don’t race cyclocross, this type of bike may be the best option for all round riding.

Cyclocross bikes look a lot like a road race bike until you look closely. While they have the drop handlebars of a road bike, they run mountain bike cantilever or disc brakes. This means more stopping power is messy conditions and more clearance so fatter tires fit in the frame. This increased clearance also allows for the running of fenders for wet weather training and commuting. The frame geometry is a little more relaxed than a road bike so they are stable on slippery trails. This carries over to winter riding where that stability and the room to run studded tires make these great four season bikes.

Cyclocross bikes are available made from all of the popular frame materials including steel, aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber. Depending on what you would like to use the bike for you can get very streamlined models specifically for racing or more utilitarian designs that have rack and fender mounts. The cyclocross bike is a jack of all trades. Put a road racing tire on and you can go on club group rides. Put on your racks and wider tires to turn it into a commuting or touring bike. I build a lot of cyclocross bikes for people that never get raced. They use them as an all round machine that is at home on both roads and dirt trails. Faster than a mountain bike but you can take it places a road bike could never go.

Most bike companies offer cyclocross options but for racing I recommend the Kuota Kross, a full carbon speed machine and for all round use you can’t beat the Surly Cross Check.

It’s in you to become a better cyclist. Helping you get there is my goal. Equipment, riding skills, fitness and nutrition all have to be dialed in to reach your potential. To take your next step on that journey visit http://www.cyclecambridge.com

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31
Aug/10

Internet Marketing Pyramid Scheme, Exposed!

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Most people think all internet marketing based businesses are a network marketing pyramid scheme. However, entrepreneurs with the right frame of mind and a burning desire have been starting and maintaining multi-million dollar internet marketing based businesses for years.     Most entrepreneurs are attracted to network marketing based businesses due to over hyped or misleading marketing techniques. They end up going to a home party or business opportunity meeting. Then at the meeting there is a guest speaker, who says he quit his job and made over $50,000 in his first 20 days of starting the business.   All he did was sponsor two people and the spill over did the rest. 

Another misleading marketing technique could be they are persuaded by a friend or family member in a network marketing business, who says the network marketing game is easy. All you have to do is tell everyone you know about your business.   Anyone can do it part-time and make millions in a few months. For those of you who are intelligent entrepreneurs or internet marketers. You know the get rich overnight schemes never workout.    Most internet marketers don’t have a realistic frame of mind when they join an internet marketing business. They expect to due very little work and receive a large payout immediately. When this doesn’t happen, they quit. Then they proceed to cover up their failure by tell everyone they know, that internet marketing is a pyramid scheme. This is why network marketing has such a bad rap.   To become a wealthy internet marketer, follow these mental steps for success:  

1. Make a list of very precise goals, create a WHY (burning desire)  

2. Always maintain a positive frame of mind. Never let your mind become consumed with negativity. If this happens quickly replace it with positive self talk (PST). Always envision yourself and business being successful  

3. Stay focused, there is a lot of information on the web. Don’t get side tracked by it. Also don’t let paralysis by analysis happen to you either. If you’re going to fail, fail forward, but never give up.  

4. Never listen to people who failed at internet marketing. They couldn’t do it because they were lazy. Also don’t listen to other people and there negativity. There are a lot of people in this world that don’t like to see others succeed.  

5. Never stop learning. Find a successful mentor or mastermind group and learn everything they has to offer. Also don’t be afraid to learn from someone that is not in your business. Just because there not in your business doesn’t mean they can’t help you be great.  

6. Be persistent and consistent. Use the slight edge to your advantage.  

7. Lastly, You’re a professional business owner now, act like one then. Not some hobbyist.   There is some irony to the entrepreneurs who fail in internet marketing. They end up right back in there corporate jobs. Last I checked the corporate structure is structured like a pyramid scheme. There is an owner, then some Presidents and V.P.s, under them regional managers, then managers, then you (the employee). In Corporate America you start at the bottom and work your way up (if your company allows it), trading time for money, making someone else rich. 

The corporate structure is multi-leveled just like internet marketing. The only difference is the top levels of the company are for family, only. The corporate salary differences within the corporate structure are very overwhelming. The really big problem with Corporate America is no matter what you do. You will probably never have the lifestyle that the owner of the company has.   Corporate America has a funny way of trapping you between levels with little room to move up. They don’t call it a corporate ladder for nothing. There is always someone above you and someone above him and so on until the top. Well the only way for you to move up, is if the person above you moves up. You’re usually always stuck behind the same person. If it’s not that person, it’s another person. All the while the people at the top make millions and millions of dollars off of your sweat equity. The next time someone tells you that internet marketing is a network marketing pyramid scheme, find out what their career is and then explain to them the truth about their job structure! Now, with all of the information stated above, do you feel the internet marketing business is more a pyramid scheme or Corporate America?  

Internet marketing is much more fulfilling, because the income potential is unlimited. You get paid due to how intelligent, persistent, consistent and determined you are. You can make money 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Your business will grow year after year . You can work any where in the world, all you need is a computer and cell phone. You have no boss, but yourself. You can plan your schedule as you like, have more free time with the family all while getting paid (Financial Freedom). All you have to do is have a good business plan, follow the steps above and never give up until you succeed.

Zack Miller is a business coach and mentor that assists serious entrepreneurs in building a profitable online business with multiple incomes streams. Zack and his team have assisted hundreds of people in generating profits that exceed $250K or more in their first year. For more information and to contact Zack, visit: http://zackmillerblog.com

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30
Aug/10

How Does Credit Card Charge Off Affect My Credit?

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Are you considering a credit card charge off and wondering how it will affect your credit? A credit card charge off will affect your credit but when you are receiving harassing phone calls and they are pursuing you relentlessly for a delinquent account it might be worth considering. Let’s look at what the affects of a credit card charge off are and decide if it is worth it to avoid the bill collectors for your situation.

What is a Charge Off?

A credit card charge off occurs when a lender, in this case the bank or the credit card company that you borrowed money from, decides to write off a delinquent balance as bad debt. This usually occurs after about six months of non paying on your part when the credit card company will no longer consider your debt as an asset under for accounting. They will still pursue you for collection, and will penalize your credit score.

What does this mean for you?

It is important to note that a credit card charge off is not a cancellation of your debt. You still owe your creditor the money, and it will affect your credit negatively. But it is not the end of the world.

When your creditor confronts you with the announcement of an imminent charge off on your account, you should try to avoid it if possible, the negative impact on your credit is severe, your rating will drop and it can have ramifications in a number of industries.

The truth about charge offs and debt collectors

There are things regulated that a bill collector can do, and cannot do, when hounding you for repayment of debt. Unfortunately it is all too common that many of these individuals get a little over zealous with their threats and scare tactics. Be sure not to commit to a collection program that you cannot possibly meet. Make sure you are able to cover your vital living needs areas like food, shelter, clothes and medical expenses.

High pressure bill collectors have ruined many honest, hard working peoples lives with their unscrupulous tactics, and it is a personal mission of mine to prevent this where possible. They will ask for post dated checks, or attempt to scare you to pay a bill that you cannot afford with scary terms like a charge off. Do not compound your problem by agreeing to what you cannot manage, rather be informed and make the right decision for you, not them.

What To Do When You Face A Credit Card Charge Off

  • Communicate: be sure to communicate with your creditor and let them know that you intend to pay what you owe, but are simply incapable at this time. Often you can avoid a charge off with a phone call and a payment plan that is worker. It is much easier to work with your lender than with a bill collector or collection agency.
  • Be sure to get all agreements that you make in writing, either faxed to you, so that you have documentation for what your lender offers you
  • Do not be rushed or forced into a poor decision

Remember that your lender needs you, they want you to pay back your borrowed money, so negotiate with them, make wild and crazy offers, whatever comes to your mind that might work to help you repay your debt. They might surprise you with acceptance. Most lenders will write off over 50% of the debt owed simply to have it paid and over with.

Lastly, whatever you agree to with the lender to avoid a charge off, follow through with your end of the bargain. They will be less likely to work with you if you were unable to meet previous agreements. A credit card charge off greatly harms your credit, so avoid it if you can, but if you cannot, do not worry, it is not the end of the world and you can rebuild your finances.

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30
Aug/10

Sony KDL52EX700 Review

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I have had this TV for about 2 weeks and am still stunned by its beautiful picture. The colors are rich and deep and in HD everything is so crisp. This TV is in my Family Room Set-up which includes Pioneer Elite SC-25 receiver, LG Blu-Ray, Boston Accoustics center and surround speakers. :Cheap 52EX700

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29
Aug/10

Trace People By Email Address – Get Name And Address With Reverse Email Lookup

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I thought greed was the basic reason people kept falling for scams and other fraudulent electronic messages. A vast majority of the messages come from people who are really very smart at composing very deceptive messages. Almost anyone can fall for some of these messages. These messages are sometimes better ignored than attended to; avoid them as much as you can for your own good! 

Your personal identification numbers which make up your credit card security information should be well kept. Such details should be known by you alone, and under no condition should it be made public to any stranger. That is why you must disregard any message asking you to click or visit any site in order to enter your personal identification numbers. It is possible to escape being fooled into letting out all the secret details regarding your bank accounts. It is also possible to avoid being a part of the long lists of people who are now victims of cyber criminals. If you want to keep all your savings intact, this is the time to start using the reverse email lookup. You can trace people by email address before taking any action that might become inimical to your business or family. 

Now let me make it point clear that there is nothing wrong in using the reverse email lookup to trace people by email address. Companies that provide these services are not only registered, but also permitted to provide detective services on the internet. Though not much can be said of free reverse email lookup directories in terms of legality, the fact is that they too can be of help; but users must be very watchful of such sites! To trace email address is simple, but you must never enter wrong e-mail addresses of senders when plugging in the details. A correct entry will give you the following information; phone numbers (public and private), name, address, family background details, age, sex, and many more. These are the basic details needed to take whatever actions you want to take to put a stop to the activities of internet scam. 

After using a reverse email lookup site to check the basic details of a prankster, it is advisable to call in the police. Another possible action you may consider taking is seeking a redress in court.  

Once again, avoid e-mail links that accompany some of the messages you receive in your e-mail account. Always check properly before clicking on such links; and make sure you carry out your check on a paid and genuine site.  

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29
Aug/10

Quantitative Finance Reading List – Theoretical Foundations

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Not everybody wants to become a theoretical physicist. Some consider the academic environment too relaxed, others are not keen on the politics or the necessity to continually hunt for funding early in their career. A job in Quantitative Finance offers an attractive alternative.

Financial engineering has both strong theoretical and applied components, is immensely intellectually stimulating and fast-paced. A significant degree of background knowledge and an exceptional academic record are required even to achieve an interview. If you have recently decided that academia is not where your career path lies and you possess strong technical skills then the reading list outlined below will get you started towards becoming a quant.

This is the first part in a multi-part series on textbooks suitable for becoming a quantitative analyst. The remaining parts will focus on implementation, further mathematical excursions, interview skills and numerical methods. This article will concentrate on the theory of financial engineering for those who have not had an exposure to finance before.

Mathematical Finance

A great place to start learning about the world of derivatives is with the classic text Options, Futures and Other Derivatives by John Hull. It is light on the mathematics, but covers a lot of ground. Specifically, it is a good introduction to derivative markets for those who haven’t had prior exposure to finance.

Once you’re comfortable with the concepts used in the financial markets the next step is to begin learning about arbitrage and the Black-Scholes model in a more mathematical manner. Dan Stefanica’s A Primer for the Mathematics of Financial Engineering will provide all of the calculus (differentiation, integration, taylor expansion etc) needed to tackle the Black-Scholes equation. It will also cover “the Greeks” and basic risk neutral pricing. This is a great book for somebody who doesn’t have the required undergraduate mathematical background needed for later texts.

At this stage you will be ready to tackle the intermediate works such as Mark Joshi’s Concepts and Practice of Mathematical Finance (an excellent book, highly recommended), Paul Wilmott on Quantitative Finance (extremely comprehensive and humourous explanations!), Baxter and Rennie’s Financial Calculus and Salih Neftci’s Introduction to the Mathematics of Financial Derivatives. A good working knowledge of the contents of these books is sufficient theory for any front office desk quant interviews.

If you wish to delve deeper into the mathematical theory underpinning derivatives pricing then Bernt Oksendal’s Stochastic Differential Equations is a great start, as it has plenty of SDE exercises to work through.

A rather heavy going text for desk work, but an essential book for researching financial engineering, is the two volume masterpiece by Steven Shreve – Stochastic Calculus for Finance (Vol I and Vol II). Vol I concentrates on the discrete pricing models while Vol II focuses on continuous models. Be warned that for the Vol II, a strong background in undergraduate mathematics is required – particularly in Real Analysis, Probability Theory and Measure Theory.

Summary and Suggested Reading Chronology

  1. Options, Futures and Other Derivatives – John Hull
  2. A Primer for the Mathematics of Financial Engineering – Dan Stefanica
  3. The Concepts and Practice of Mathematical Finance – Mark Joshi
  4. Financial Calculus: An Introduction to Derivative Pricing – Martin Baxter, Andrew Rennie
  5. Stochastic Calculus for Finance II: Continuous-Time Models – Steven Shreve

In the next article, texts on implementation will be presented which will give you the knowledge you need to begin creating your own quant models.

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28
Aug/10

Anyone Can Get a Credit Card

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Credit scores are a big deal, and for good reason: low credit scores can make life hard, while high credit scores can open the doors to our dreams. In order to get a line of credit – any line of credit – some people take the first credit card offer that comes their way. Thrilled by the chance to have a credit card of their own, some customers don’t even bother to read the terms they are agreeing to.

Unscrupulous sub-prime card companies count on this. These companies take advantage of desperate folks by spelling out contract details in vague terms, down-playing changes to interest rates after a specified length of time, extending pitifully low credit limits, or charging exorbitant fees.

How can a person with no credit (or bad credit) protect themselves?

The first step to selecting a fair credit card offer is to read the fine print. Yes, all of it. Credit card offers grab our attention with huge print and colorful graphics promising zero interest and low annual percentage rates. Low credit? No problem. No credit? Fine. These companies are more than willing to overlook such details and issue cards to high-risk applicants.

But the truth is in the details. Toss aside those distracting envelopes and look for terms and conditions. Those promises on the packaging might have a shirt life span, after which the card holder is stuck with high rates and fees. Be aware that, if you have no credit history, or a flawed history, you can expect interest rates that range from eighteen to twenty-five percent, or higher.

If no good offers are forthcoming, potential card holders can go to their banks. It is often easier to get a credit card from a financial institution where one has had savings and checking accounts. Once you establish a reputation for keeping a positive bank balance over time, your bank might even approach you with a sweet credit card deal.

Those who are still unable to qualify for regular credit cards aren’t completely out of luck. Secured credit cards are a good choice for many people in this situation. These cards are secured by a deposit made by the card holder into an account that is set up specifically for this purpose. Then, if the card holder doesn’t make their payments, the card issuer can take the money they’re owed out of that account. Many banks and companies are more willing to issue secured cards, since their risk is decreased by doing so. Secured cards might or might not come with hefty annual fees.

Some low-credit card holders feel that they must settle for atrocious offers, like a $200 credit limit after paying $100 in up-front fees. If those atrocious terms were spelled out in writing, then card holder took themselves for a ride by signing up for the card in the first place. Sub-prime predators are a fact of life, but they would not offer ridiculous terms if people didn’t accept them.

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28
Aug/10

Getting A Credit Card With Bad Credit

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It can happen to anyone at any time. You get hit with unexpected bills that you simply can’t afford to pay and your credit goes from good to poor. It can happen through no fault of your own. The bottom line though is that it doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t still get a credit card.

You can still get a guaranteed approved credit card in your name even with poor credit. There are many different credit card companies that will extend guaranteed credit to those who have poor credit. By getting one of these credit cards and using them, you can begin to bring your credit rating back up, while at the same time being able to enjoy the benefits of having a credit card.

Applications For Bad Credit Charge Cards

When you apply for a bad credit charge card, a credit check is often not even required. Most of the time you will receive pre-approved credit card applications in the mail. Before you fill out any application though, you may want to stop and think about why you want a credit card first. Are you simply trying to use a new credit card to pay the bills? Are your other cards already over their limits? Or are you only trying to improve your credit rating and your overall credit with a new card?

Next, be sure to look over all of the terms and conditions on the credit card application. Credit cards that are issued for people with bad credit generally have very high interest rates. Some are as high as 45% annually. It will pay big dividends to look for a credit card with the best terms before filling out any application.

Look for extra upfront charges like application fees, account activation fees, monthly account maintenance fees and whatever other fees some of these credit card companies come up with. Many times these upfront fees can immediately give you an account balance of $250 or more.

When you find the credit card company that fits what you’re looking for you can usually fill out an online application. You can always send in a paper application by mail, but an online application will give you a much quicker approval notice.

Security Deposit Credit Cards

Many different credit card companies also offer a pre-pay deposit system to open a new account and receive a credit card. You simply send in a cash deposit and your credit card is issued with a credit limit equal to the amount you sent in.

Improving Your Credit Rating

Even though you may currently have bad credit, whenever you receive your new credit card the company will report all of your payment activity to the major credit bureaus each month.

When you begin making regular monthly payments on your credit card your credit will immediately start improving. Make payments that are higher than the minimum due. This will help your credit score even more. By continuing to do this you will soon qualify for regular credit cards with lower interest rates and increased benefits.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Credit Cards

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