Forex made easy is as simple as you would want it to be. The foreign exchange market is a worldwide market and according to some estimates is almost as big as thirty times the turnover of the US Equity markets. That is some figure to chew on. Forex is the commonly used term for foreign exchange. As a person who wants to invest in the forex market, one should understand the basics of how this currency market operates. Forex can be made easier for beginners to understand it and here's how.
Foreign exchange is the buying and the selling of foreign exchange in pairs of currencies. For example you buy US dollars and sell UK Sterling pounds or you sell German Marks and buy Japanese Yen. Why are currencies bought or sold? The answer is simple; Governments and Companies need foreign exchange for their purchase and payments for various commodities and services. This trade constitutes about 5% of all currency transactions, however the other 95% currency transactions are done for speculation and trade. In fact many companies will buy foreign currency when it is being traded at a lower rate to protect their financial investments. Another thing about foreign exchange market is that the rates are varying continuously and on daily basis. Therefore investors and financial managers track the forex rates and the forex market it on a daily basis.
Those who are involved in the forex trade know that almost 85% of the trading is done in only US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, British Pound, Swiss Franc, Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar. This is because they are the most liquid of foreign currencies (can be easily bought and sold. In fact the US Dollar is most recognizable foreign currency even in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam etc).
Being a truly 24/7 market, the currency trading markets opens in the financial centers of Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York in that sequence. Investors and speculators alike respond to the ever-changing situations and can buy and sell simultaneously the currencies. In fact many operate in two or more currency market using arbitrage to gain profits (buying in one market and selling in another market or vice versa to take advantage of the prices and book profits).
While dealing in forex, one should have a margin account. Quite simply put if you have US$ 1,000 and have a forex margin account which leverages 100:1 then you can buy US$ 100,000 since you only need 1% of the US$100,000 or US$1,000. Therefore it means that with margin account you have US$ 100,000 worth of real purchasing power in your hand.
Since the foreign currency market is fluctuating on a continuous basis, one should be able to understand the factors that affect this currency market. This is done through Technical Analysis and Fundamental Analysis. These two tools of trade are used in a variety of other markets such as equity markets, stock markets, mutual funds markets etc. Technical Analysis refers to reading, summarizing and analyzing data based on the data that is generated by the market. While fundamental Analysis refers to the factors, which influence the market economy, and in turn how it would affect the currency trading. Of course there are other economic and non economic factors which can suddenly affect the trading of the forex markets such as the 9/11 tragedy etc. One needs to have a shrewd acumen and a few number crunching abilities to strike gold in the forex market.
by Brian Kolewe
alpinesprings@dccnet.com



Should new Forex traders take Forex trading courses or join a Forex training program? Definitely yes; by now you have probably heard that only 5% of traders achieve consistent profitable results when trading the Forex market. The main reason for this is the lack of education. Don't get me wrong here, taking a Forex training program or a Forex trading course won't guarantee profitable results, nothing can, but choosing the right Forex training program or Forex trading course will definitely put the odds in your favor.
Before spending any amount of money on any Forex trading course or Forex training program there are some important aspects you need to take in consideration. There are many training programs available, but not every one of them suits the needs of every trader.
The first thing you should be looking in a Forex training program is the content of the material. Unfortunately, most courses or training programs focus or spend most of the time on basic concepts. Though these basic concepts are important, spending most of the course on them won't help the trader to make consistent results.
The following subjects are what I consider the most important aspects of trading and every training program or trading course should address:
Forex trading basics.
Review basic concepts such as: margin, type of orders, a little background, bid/ask, rollover, etc. You need to make sure you understand every single concept to perfection.
Main drawbacks of Forex traders.
Being aware of the common mistakes made by Forex traders and knowing how to handle them will prevent new traders from making those mistakes.
Technical and fundamental analysis.
These are the two main approaches adopted by Forex traders. Knowing how to properly apply each concept will definitely put the odds in your favor.
The three pillars of Forex trading. I consider that these three subjects have the most impact on every trader trading account.
Forex trading system development.
Having the right system is a must if you want to have consistent profitable results. Having a system that doesn't fit you will cause a series of problems that will make your trading account vanish away (second guessing the system, not following your system, etc.)
Money management.
This is considered by many successful traders to be the most important single aspect of trading. Money management helps to increase your profits geometrically and at the same time limit your losses (i.e. a good risk reward ratio of about 2:1 will make you money in a Forex trading system that is right only 38% of the time.)
Trading psychology.
Being aware and knowing hot to handle the psychological barriers that affect every trader decision will put the odds in your favor.
Other important aspects every training program should include are:
Developing habits for success (such as discipline patience, taking responsibility of every action, commitment, etc.,) understanding and taking our trading as a business, risk and trade management.
Another important aspect you should take into consideration when choosing a Forex training program is the mechanics of it, getting to know how the training program works.
A good course will have the following:
A live conference room, where you can apply everything learned under live market conditions.
One-on-one feedback, every trader has different needs and requires special attention. For instance a trader wanting to improve the system and requires individual feedback from the instructor about it.
Online trading course, a course that could be accessible through internet. A plus is a course where you are able to access the course at the convenient time for you, so you don't have to change your lifestyle.
A forum, where members can talk just about everything related to the Forex market and the Forex training program.
Trading the Forex market is no easy task. It requires a lot of hard work. Making the right decision will definitely put the odds in your favor. Take your time when doing your diligence because it is a big and important step in a trader's trading career.
by Raul Lopez
www.straightforex.com



"Easy money" is the allure that captivates many beginning Forex traders. Forex websites offer "risk-free" trading, "high returns", "low investment." These claims have a grain of truth in them, but the reality of Forex is a bit more complex.
Mistakes Of The Beginning Trader
There are 2 common mistakes that many beginner traders make: trading without a strategy and letting emotions rule their decisions. After opening a Forex account it may be tempting to dive right in and start trading. Watching the movements of EUR/USD for example, you may feel that you are letting an opportunity pass you by if you don't enter the market immediately. You buy and watch the market move against you. You panic and sell, only to see the market recover.
This kind of undisciplined approach to Forex is guaranteed to lose money. Forex traders must have a rational trading strategy and not make trading decisions in the heat of the moment.
Understanding Market Movements
To make rational trading decisions, the Forex trader must be well educated in market movements. He must be able to apply technical studies to charts and plot out entry and exit points. He must take advantage of the various types of orders to minimize his risk and maximize his profit.
The first step in becoming a successful Forex trader is to understand the market and the forces behind it. Who trades Forex and why? This will allow you to identify successful trading strategies and use them.
Accountability
There are 5 major groups of investors who participate in Forex: governments, banks, corporations, investment funds, and traders. Each group has its own objectives, but 1 thing all groups except traders have in common is external control. Every organization has rules and guidelines for trading currencies and can be held accountable for their trading decisions. Individual traders, on the other hand, are accountable only to themselves.
Large organizations and educated traders approach the Forex with strategies, and if you hope to succeed as a Forex trader you must follow suit.
Money Management
Money management is an integral part of any trading strategy. Besides knowing which currencies to trade and how to recognize entry and exit signals, the successful trader has to manage his resources and integrate money management into his trading plan.
There are various strategies for money management. Many rely on the calculation of core equity -- your starting balance minus the money used in open positions.
Core Equity And Limited Risk
When entering a position try to limit your risk to 1% to 3% of each trade. This means that if you are trading a standard Forex lot of $100,000 you should limit your risk to $1,000 to $3,000. You do this with a stop loss order 100 pips (1 pip = $10) above or below your entry position.
As your core equity rises or falls, adjust the dollar amount of your risk. With a starting balance of $10,000 and 1 open position, your core equity is $9000. If you wish to add a second open position, your core equity would fall to $8000 and you should limit your risk to $900. Risk in a third position should be limited to $800.
Greater Profit, Greater Risk
You should also raise your risk level as your core equity rises. After $5,000 profit, your core equity is now $15,000. You could raise your risk to $1,500 per transaction. Alternatively, you could risk more from the profit than from the original starting balance. Some traders may risk up to 5% against their realized profits ($5,000 on a $100,000 lot) for greater profit potential.
These are the kinds of strategic tactics that allow a beginner to get a foothold on profitable trading in Forex.
by Ron King
http://www.forex4u-now.com

Technology advances like the internet have spawned a new craze, where anyone with a secure internet connection prepared to undertake a small amount of training can engage in trading foreign exchange on the forex market.
Just as a day trader will closely track stock price movements on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, all over the world forex traders monitor currency fluctuations in a similar fashion.
Forex traders have the aim of using the smallest amount of one currency, say the US dollar, to purchase another currency like the British Pound. If supply of the pound lessens in a busy market, it will cost more dollars to buy pounds, and the forex trader hopes to sell their pounds at a higher than their purchase price. In many respects, this type of trading behaviour is very similar to trading in stocks, where the aim of nearly all traders is to buy low and sell high.
The trading process works under a bid/ask system. In the above example, a forex trader might bid 10 dollars in return for 5.7 British pounds, and the seller of the pounds could be asking 11 dollars for the same amount of pounds. If the seller accepts the bid, the trader then hopes the pound continues to increase in price, so that when time comes to sell, they can get in excess of the 10 dollars initially paid.
As only registered traders have access to this auction process, most online speculators will trade through a bank or broking house. Such brokerages charge a commission for facilitating the trades, and forex traders should consider these transaction costs when calculating their selling offer when time comes to exit their position, as this will influence their profit margin.
The global foreign exchange market can trade in excess of a trillion dollars a day. Sheer market size means there is considerable money to be made, and lost, through miscalculation. It is neither a guaranteed, nor easy path to riches, so traders should be educated in how to play the market. Instructional packages are available, and should be carefully reviewed as they can easily range in quality and price.
by Jay Moncliff



0 How to Take Control in Forex Trading

Forex Trading is not that easy, all FX traders before they enter this business, they think that they will be rich very quickly and make $20 000 in one or two weeks, but when they begin trading currencies they discover it is not true, it is not easy to make money especially when we work with money. Very tricky business, many of us think that there is a conspiracy planned by "THE BIG GUYS", they know what we think what we plan to do and they do the opposite to steel our money, many times we think to make the opposite of our decision (if I see the market is going up then I will sell). And we begin searching for someone to help us making at least 200 or 300 pips a month, probably many of us work with signals advisors who simply took our money and probably do not help us making decent profit. Many of us thought stop trading many of us quit FX trading but I think most of us will not quit easily because we see in it a golden opportunity to have our own business and make our fortune!
Foreign exchange is an opportunity to make a fortune and in same time it is an opportunity to loose our money, we can make a fortune if we knew how to handle Forex, if we don't know how to control Forex it will destroy us, so we must be stronger than it, and if we don't know how to control it with our own hands it will destroy us too. So how I can be stronger than this ferocious beast? It is simply by learning, observing, and practicing. The FX market will not go anywhere it will be trending and ranging for ever, so learn from experienced traders how they became that good, observe charts and look for common points look for the reason why the price change direction, and when you discover the reason which influence a currency you will have in your hand the first tool that gives you control. And each new thing you discover, try it on a demo account, see if it is valid and develop it. In this Forex article I am helping you to find your way, this Forex article does not give you the fish but it teaches you fishing. There is no conspiracy theory in this business, no big or small guys, we loose because we don't know, and the first thing we must do to become good traders is to admit that we don't know and we must always learn.
In this Forex Article I will give some clues and I will leave you learn, observe and practice.
First of all you must know that you must use fundamental and technical analysis in conjunction, both complete each others, so don't rely on one and leave the other. Fundamental is one of the reasons which influence the market, so if you are in a long trade and suddenly the trading currency went down so go and see if a report was released and see what its forecast and what was the released data and compare this data to your chart and you will have your first tool to control your business.
Second, in my opinion all the technical indicators didn't help me at all, I tried all the combinations nothing work, and indicators describe the status of the market but don't give you information about the next direction. I read a Forex article about a guy who describes his Forex Trading strategy in a Forex article, I was completely lost, he uses a combination of 12 indicators EMA340, SEMA890, EMA2900 etc: and he inserted FIBONACCI in it. I was totally lost. Even if his strategy worth 95% success I will not use it because I can control the market by using simpler techniques. So we don't need to seek indicators, only one indicator I use the Bollinger Bands which is the perfect weapon in my battle against Forex trading. So I want you to look at the Bollinger Bands and see how it affects a currency, focus on it and read well this Forex article and you will discover a lot of things, and you will have your second tool.
Third, suppose you are in a long trade and suddenly for no reason the Forex Trading price went down, there are no released reports it just turned down, this is weird. But weird things are those we don't understand, but if you observe your chart and go back several hours or days and drop a break line from higher swing points you will see that the price turns down because it reached that break line, you see there is no mystery. So this break line will be your Resistance and if price breaks it, it will continue going up, but going where and till when? Observe very carefully and you will learn as I did. And no need for midnight or afternoon candles, be simple as you can, that beast is not as ferocious as you think. So breakout is your third tool.
Fourth, what timeframe to use, it is up to you to choose the suitable timeframe, H1, H4, D1: I don't know, compare the charts and you will see the suitable timeframe. Timeframe is important and when you find it you will have your Fourth tool.
And that's it, I repeat observe your charts and focus and think in these clues in this Forex article and the more you think the more you discover, read Forex article, learn strategies and get foreign exchange books.
I do good profit from my Forex trading strategy because I program it, I gave my system the data and leave it do his job. This eliminates the fear factor and gave me more time to go out and have fun.
I hope this Forex Article gave some tips and techniques which help traders in their Foreign Exchange trades.
by Joe Chalhoub
Economic Calendar, Forex Signals.



Forex trading has the great potential of becoming a profitable and fulfilling career that will let you have a lifestyle that few other lucrative activities in the world can offer to people from many roads in life and without asking any of those men and women for a diploma or some special certification.
But Forex trading is not easy; it may be simple to enter and place your first trade but becoming a profitable trader is a different thing. You will need to acquire the right knowledge and techniques in order to understand and know when to enter or leave a trade always fulfilling the main objective every trader must have; making money.
There are two kinds of analysis you can perform on the Forex markets. They are known as technical analysis and fundamental analysis. It is common that traders tend to divide themselves into "technical" and "fundamentalists". Each group devoting themselves to the main tools each kind of analysis gives them.
Technical forex traders base their trading on the analysis of the charts and the number of indicators derived from the plots of price oscillations and patterns. Meanwhile Fundamentalists traders base their trading mostly on the fundamental numbers and economical indicators of countries economies. Though, even if divided, both tendencies tend to complement each other to some degree.
In this article I will place myself on the "fundamentalists" side and focus on one of the situations every forex trader must be aware of and don't let the events involved affect his trading efforts.
This risky situation is that when unprecedented chaotic world events start to develop as the trading day goes on. The power of the media (tv, internet, printed) can magnify and sometimes it may even distort the events taking place and impacting the trading journey in a significant manner. The result of this magnification and rapid diffusion of the news about the series of unfavorable events taking place is an increased atmosphere of fear, confusion and uncertainty in the trading world. And fearful traders are not prone to make the best trading choices because they have given themselves to panic and emotional reactions instead of reasoned and intelligent decisions.
If you need to have more specific examples of these kind of events you can search a bit inside your memories and consider the impact of just a few types of unfavorable chaotic world events as the political upheavals or corporate scandals of companies as; Enron, WorldCom, or of people as the case of Martha Stewart trial, etc. There is also the example of the terrorist attacks on Sep 11 in New York, March 11 in Spain, etc. Also natural disasters: tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, freezes, droughts, hurricanes along with wars can cause great disruption in a trading journey.
In short, every forex trader should be totally sure that his method of trading has built-in safe guards (stops, limit orders) to prevent a major financial loss from his trading account in case any of the unfavorable events I mentioned above ever takes place. And being realistic, many of those events will surely happen in the future.
by Adrian Pablo



The Forex market has a huge advantage over the other investment markets - it's open 24 hours a day, six days a week. Whereas the commodities and stock market operates five days a week (Monday through Friday) during normal business hours, the Forex market continues its activity around the clock. If you want to trade at 2:00 am EST Monday morning, feel free to place your trade. If you would like to invest at 9:00 pm Thursday night when you have the time to concentrate on the market, simply place your trade on one of the many online Forex trading systems. However, even though the market is considered a 24-hour market, it's important to know when the market is actually active and when is the best time to place a trade on the market.
Actual operating hours
Even though the Forex market is open 24 hours a day, each financial center (i.e. New York, London, Frankfort, Tokyo, and Australia) has its own operating hours, which are usually from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, local time. That means if it's 8:00 am (Tokyo time) on Monday morning, the Tokyo market will be open for trading even though it's 10:00 pm EST, on Sunday night. You could therefore take advantage of trading on the Forex market late Sunday night from your New York apartment.
Overlapping of hours
With so many financial centers around the globe, you will have times when two or more markets overlap. For instance, the New York and London markets overlap from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm EST, while the London and Tokyo markets overlap from 3:00 am to 4:00 am EST. The Sydney and Tokyo markets also overlap from 7:00 pm - 2:00 am EST. These overlapping periods are the best time to trade since volume (liquidity) is at it's greatest.
Other good times to trade
Besides the overlapping periods, it's best to trade at the following times:

• During the middle of the week (shows most movement)
• During trading hours of the three largest markets - London, New York, and Tokyo.

Times to avoid
It's best to avoid the following times/days:

• Sundays (limited volume)
• Fridays (unpredictable)
• Holidays (limited volume)
• Release of economic reports (volatility)
• 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST (low market volume).

by Harman Gilly
Online Forex trading system platforms provide investors the chance ot invest in the largest investment market around.

Forex Capital Markets are foreign exchange markets where the currencies are been bought and sold continuously for profits. The capital markets of forex are present globally and transactions are non-stop in this forex cash market. Whether its Sydney or Tokyo, one would find aggressive forex dealers and brokers peering into their computer screens and on the telephone for minor changes that might affect this currency trade.
The forex trade is carried out for profits that can be gained by buying and selling of the currencies. Currencies are always bought and sold in pairs. Let us take an example to clarify the forex deal
A trader trades in Euros/ Us Dollars. (All figures are samples only) He purchases 10,000 Euros on Jan 1 when the EUR/USD rate is .9600. Then he sells these Euros at the market rate of 1.1800. On August 1. Therefore he gets 11,800 USD. Thereby making a cool forex transaction profit of USD 2200.
Since all currencies are bought and sold in pairs, one needs to decide the pair of currency that you would like to do your currency transactions in. In this example EUR is the base currency and the USD is called the quote or the counter currency. If you have bought Euros (simultaneously selling dollars), then you have based your decision on the fact that Euros may appreciate in the future. Therefore by selling Euros back into dollars you would be getting more dollars and thus making a profit.
If your assumption is that the US market is going to appreciate, then you would placing a SELL Euro/USD. Therefore you will sell Euros while (simultaneously buying USD). This USD may be sold at a later stage to book a profit.
Operating in the financial and forex trade, its important to understand that there are many factors, which affect the forex dealing. The business market conditions, the political scenario, threat of climatic disasters or impending farm output increase. All these factors play a crucial role in the forex markets.
Forex dealers trade on forex trading platform or a session. These are sophisticated software's, which provide the forex dealers with real time news and analysis on the currencies that they are dealing in. On this they execute buy and sell orders and well as stop order. Of course these are also linked to the forex margin account. Thus it gives the forex dealers ample leeway to make transactions with a small investment. The forex trade is competitive market where more credit worthy that the institution or the dealer, the better their source of information and quality of data is. Therefore this helps them to make better deals in the currency transactions and make better profits.
by Gary Berg

A lot of people have been 'burnt' from scam operations on the Internet. Their sites may look so perfectly legitimate that you doubt whether they would have gone through all that trouble building a trading platform just to steal your money. Beware.
The first thing I look for is the geographical location of the broker. If I find that they are based in a country where the financial industry is, in my opinion, relatively unregulated and under-developed, I quickly forgo signing up. This is terrible news for honest brokers in those countries, but your job as a trader is to protect your capital. If you lose that, then you cannot trade. The onus is on them to convince you that they will do the right thing by you as an investor.
I started out with an Australian broker. Currently I am using an American one. I have not tried UK-based brokers but the British financial industry is one of the best. Companies that are based in countries such as Japan , Germany and France are probably just as good too, if their website speaks your language.
Notice any license numbers that they may have registered with regulatory bodies that act like government watchdogs who oversee the finance and investments industries. These are organisations that impose strict rules to safeguard your investment. Some of these rules may include the requirement that brokers segregate all customer funds from the operational funds of the business. Your money is required to be put in highly-reputable banks and the funds are only withdrawn from these accounts upon specific withdrawal requests.
Take note that there are some fake regulatory bodies being thrown around in cyber-space as well. Take a look at how long they have been operating for. Try and search out any reviews or comments made about them. See if you can find forums where traders have discussions about their brokers.
Below is a list of things to keep in mind to help you avoid being a victim of a scam:
Stay Away From Opportunities That Sound Too Good To Be True
There are people who may have just acquired a large amount of money just and recently are the same and are shopping around for safe investment vehicles. These may include retirees who have access to their retirement funds. It is understandable why retirees would be drawn to 'high-return, low-risk investments'. This is also what makes them very vulnerable. If you identify yourself to be one of these people, be careful. A lot of deceitful characters are after your money. Furthermore, only allocate a tiny amount of your money to trading until you can start growing it. Not all people can trade successfully, so it is a venture you should take on haphazardly. It is your life savings at risk.
Avoid Individuals Or Organizations Who Claim To Predict Or Guarantee Large Profits
Any form of trading is hard. Trading currencies is no different. Be wary of statements that make it sound easy. Statements like:
"Whether the market moves up or down, in the currency market you will make a profit";
"Make $1000 per week, every week";
"We are out-performing 90% of domestic investments";
"You'll make returns of 70% a year";
"Here is a no-risk strategy".
If they could make such returns, why would they even bother letting you know about it.
Be Wary Of Companies Who Downplay Investment Risks
Hold your wallet tight and zip up your purse when companies say that written risk disclosure agreements are routine formalities imposed by the government. Watch out for statements like:
"With a $10,000 deposit, the maximum you can lose is $200 to $250 per day";
" We promise to recover any losses you have ".
Be Wary Of Companies That Claim To Trade In The 'Interbank Market'
Do not believe it when some people say that they have access to the 'Interbank market' or that they can give you access to trade in that market because that's where bargain prices can be obtained. This is not true. The 'interbank market' is not a place, it is not a physical building. It is simply a loose network of currency transactions that are negotiated between big financial institutions and other large companies.
Ethnic Minorities Are Often Targeted
Ethnic newspapers and television 'infomercials' are sometimes used to attract Russian, Chinese and Indian minorities. Sometimes these ads offer so-called 'job opportunities for account executives to trade foreign currencies', whereby the recruited 'account executive' is expected to use his own money to trade currencies and would often times be encouraged to recruit members like their friends and family to do the same.
Seek Out The Company's Background
Check any information you receive to be sure that the company is who they claim to be. If at all possible, try and get the background of the people operating the company. Do not rely solely on oral statements and promises made by the company's employees.
If You Are In Doubt, It Is Not Worth Risking Your Money
If after trying to solicit information and at the end of it all, you are still in doubt about the credentials of a particular company, my suggestion is to start looking elsewhere.
You may find further information by contacting government 'watchdogs' because they keep up to date with trends and reports regarding scams and other fraudulent activities. Please check the resource section of this site for the information of organizations that regulate the securities industry, sorted by country. There is also a list of brokers that you may want to look at.
This is an excerpt, modified from the book: The Part-Time Currency Trader.
by Marquez Comelab
http://www.marquezcomelab.com

Forex Trading-How Can Individual Investors Benefit?
Indeed large multinational and individual banks and other major financial institutions have dominated FX trading (also known as Forex trading), but there is a paradigm change in the nature and type of investing. According to one estimate, in the new millennium, there are over 6 million online investment accounts, up from 1.5 million in 1997. As a result, start-up firms now compete directly with financial institutions to serve investors in the new technologically driven economy, and the clear winner is the customer. The competition between the brick and mortar institutions and the Internet-based companies has dramatically lowered the costs of investing, and empowered the individual investor to take control of their own investment strategy in Forex trading.
We know Forex trading is direct access trading of currencies. In the past, foreign exchange trading was limited to large banks and institutional traders but recent advancements in technology have allowed small traders to take advantage of the many benefits of Forex trading using online trading platforms to trade. Virtually Forex trading is done 24 hours day and almost 5 ? days of a week. In the recent times, online trading has revolutionized the currency markets by making it accessible to the small and medium sized investor.
The Forex trading is perhaps the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average turnover of approximately $1.5 trillion. Foreign Exchange is the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another. The world's currencies are on a floating exchange rate and are always traded in pairs, for example EUR/USD or USD/JPY or USD/INR etc.
In the new millennium, the Forex trading has become accessible for an individual investor or small group of investors. In the current scenario, investors reap many benefits from Forex trading than stock market, e-mini futures and such other trading. Today mostly traders are choosing Forex trading than stock trading because there are approximately 4,500 stocks listed on the New York Stock exchange. Another 3,500 are listed on the NASDAQ. In spot Forex trading, you have 4 major markets, 24 hours a day 5.5 days a week. If you are so inclined, you have approximately 34 second-tier currencies to look at in your spare time. You can concentrate on the major forex and can find your trade. When you are investing in forex you can spend your afternoon on the golf course or with your spouse watching movie or celebrating holidays-in short it is easy and hassle free than stock/future market.
Not only is it an accessible, easy and less capital-intensive business opportunity, but it is much more cost efficient too to invest in the Forex market, in terms of both commissions and transaction fees. Generally, commissions for stock trades range from a low of $7.95-$29.95 per trade with on-line brokers to over $100 per trade with traditional brokers. Opposite to that, typically stock commissions are directly related to the level of service offered by the broker. At the high end, traditional brokers offer full access to research, analyst stock recommendations, etc. In contrast, on-line Forex brokers charge significantly lower commission and transaction fees.
by Anthony Trister
http://www.onedaytrades.com

Foreign exchange trading is the trading of currencies. Most currencies can be traded. Huge amounts of currencies are traded 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. On average $1.9 trillion is traded a day. The most traded are United States Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, Canadian Dollar, British Pound Sterling, Australian Dollar and Swiss Franc.
Many brokers will let you open an account with a starting balance of just $250. Though that may seem small, remember you will be trading on margin. Your $250 investment may let you control $25,000. As with all investments there are risks so make sure you take the time to study the markets and your exposure before making your first trades. I highly recommend that you do some paper trades first to make sure you have understood how the markets work. No risk training, just write down the trades you would have done for real and chart the prices. Buy and sell and see if you have the right strategy before making real trades.
A fast internet connection will allow you to do forex trading online. Your broker will give you many online tools to allow you to study the markets: Real time quotes, news feeds:
Visit different broker's websites and compare the services they offer. Some brokers give you the possibility to open demo accounts. Do so, to test their software and find the one you like best.
Before you start trading make sure that you have learnt the terminology: Market Order, Limit Order, Stop Order. You may find the definitions of these terms and more information at http://www.forex.value-guides.com/calc-forex.html Calculating Forex Profits And Losses.
All currencies have standard identifying code used worldwide, some examples are: EUR (European euros), GBP (United Kingdom pounds), AUD (Australian dollars). Of course you don't have to know them all but it may be good to be able to recognize all the major currencies codes so that you will be able to make quick decisions.
To make sound evaluations, you need information. Follow carefully the world's current events, economic and political news. You will be surprised to see how, what may seem to you as insignificant will cause the currencies markets to fluctuate wildly.
by David Jones
http://www.forex.value-guides.com

0 Academic Writing As a Work At Home Option

Many part-time brick and mortar employees these days are trying to figure out how they can find full-time home based jobs that don't require them to spend tons of money just to learn new skills or expertise. For some, home based academic writing is the answer. Depending on your existing skill set, there are quite a number of home based online jobs you can explore and try out. But for people who are passionate about writing, search engine optimization and content writing is perhaps the most common income producing job in the Internet these days.
However, with the huge demand for academic essays, term papers, book reports, thesis papers, and so on, and with the current state of the economy where more and more professionals are losing their nine- to-five jobs, it is not surprising that so many adept recent graduates, sometimes even some academic professionals, are turning to home based academic writing to earn extra income. We live in a time where fresh graduates are struggling to find decent work, let alone deal with their mounting student loans. And if they do find a decent job, it does not necessarily involve the skills that they have acquired from courses that they have taken in college. That is how bad the situation is.
Academic writing comes in a variety of forms, depending on the course the student is taking. There is research paper writing, essay writing, report writing, term paper writing, thesis writing, and many others. Arguably, the students themselves are supposed to do these assignments and projects on their own. But with the entire goings on in a typical student's daily life, hiring a professional who can write their paper for them is a huge relief. You've been in college once, right? You know how difficult it is to keep up with all your subjects and curriculum without the stress affecting your grades.
As a skilled and well versed academic writer, this is where you can be of help, while earning a few extra bucks in the process. Making money out of one's talent for writing is really not unheard of, especially in the academic environment. I've known people who got through their college loans by selling academic papers to students who are willing to pay for them. The emergence of the Internet, however, just made the whole process a lot easier and more practical. It has essentially made an academic writer's reach and target audience a lot wider and bigger.
If you want to earn money by starting your own home based academic writing service, the most important thing you need to avoid is plagiarism.
Plagiarism is a huge deal in the writing industry, whether it's an article, an essay, or even a blog. Keep in mind that the people paying you to write their papers deserve an original product that is well written and done correctly. Plus, if you plagiarize another writer's work, your client could get in trouble. That you definitely do not want. In this business, news travels fast. And once potential clients get wind that you plagiarize other people's work, you will lose your integrity as an academic writer.

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0 Work At Home by Writing Articles

Article marketing has been around for many years now. If you want to work from home by writing articles, you must follow a simple strategy. To grow any business, you must spend time building it. So how do you actually make money with your articles? Well, you could do a lot of things but I recommend that you build a list of subscribers to market affiliate products to. So how do you do that?
Here's a plan of attack that I think will work for you:
First you will need to locate a good affiliate program. There are thousands of them out there. However, I recommend that you stick with the most trusted programs first. Go to Google and search for "best affiliate networks." This will give you a list of the best networks available online. From there you will be able to join these networks and start promoting their products.
Now you will need to create an account with Aweber. This is where you will manage your email list and create your follow-up emails. The best thing that you can do for your online business is to create a 10 day follow-up email mini-course. Many people need to see a product at least 7 times before they decide to purchase it. This is why having a follow-up system is so important.
Your emails will basically outline the benefits of your products. When people get your emails, they will learn more about how you can help them. Once they are satisfied with what they read, they will purchase the products.
Build a lead capture page. Before you can begin collecting email addresses, you need a lead capture page. This is the web page that will allow people to submit their name and email address. Create a great headline that tells them what they will receive when they join your list. Be sure to include some benefits below the headline.
Start driving visitors to your lead capture page. Start writing articles about your topic and publish them online. Each article you write will bring a certain amount of visitors to your capture page. That's why you need to write multiple articles per day. This way you will get lots of leads and sales to your business.
Test and test some more. Which articles are performing well? If you find that a particular article is performing extremely well, take note of the topic. Writing about the topics that get lots of traffic is the key to article marketing success.

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0 Free Girl Games Found Online

There are some people that are surprised that girls like to play games too. There are millions of girls that like to play games online because it's something that is readily available to them. As they look through the free girl games that are available, many find the games that appeal to them. These are the games they play the most.
As girls go online to find a game, they are often surprised to find there are thousands of free girl games available for them to play. As more girls began to play games online, game developers saw the trend. Instead of ignoring it, they decided to develop games based on what girls liked to do. The games that resulted are filled with things that girls like to do on an everyday basis.
Some girls like to shop. They enjoy picking different clothes and other accessories. They are thrilled to find there is a multitude of free games online that will allow them to shop for their avatar. As they shop, they can put the clothing on those avatars and attend different events. There are even games that allow the player to design clothing of their own for their avatar.
When girls are focused on multitasking, they are surprised at the adventures they can have online. There are many different free girl games that allow them to multitask. There are some games that will force the gamer to quickly serve people in a restaurant or help customers in another way. The better their skills, the faster the game goes.
When girls play the games online, they don't realize they are building different skill sets. They don't understand that what they are doing online will help them get through life with more ease. As they focus on multitasking, they are able to do it better in reality than those that don't use that skill in a game. As they continue to play their different games, their skills continue to build.
Some people are surprised to find that playing games helps to increase a crucial life skill. As these girls play their favorite game, they are building their hand eye coordination. This is a skill that builds when they are focusing on their screen and moving their hands to respond to the stimuli they see. The girls that don't have much hand eye coordination find they are able to improve their skills with their favorite free girl games and they don't realize they are building those skills.
There are some parents that don't like the thought of their daughters spending so much time playing on their computers. Many of these parents begin to investigate the free girl games they are playing. As they discover the games, they don't worry about them playing online. They see these games are focused on things that are age appropriate and building skills their daughters will need as they go through life.
When girls begin to see there are games available for them, they start to actively look for those games online. When they begin to see the variety of free girl games online, they are happy to explore their different interests. The variety of games that are available is large enough to have something for every interest. Parents are more indulgent when it comes to their girls playing these games because they see the benefits.

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0 Card Counting Facts

Counting cards was first proven to beat the game of blackjack in 1956 by a mathematician named Roger Baldwin. Since then; names like Ken Uston, Lawrence Revere, Stamford Wong and Edward Thorpe have added their own additions to card counting strategies. It is a simple method that is used to tell us when we are more likely to win or lose the next hand in the game of blackjack, (it's a little like predicting the future). It tells us when the ratio of big cards outweighs the ratio of small cards which is crucial in beating the game. The three things that card counting tells us are: when the dealer is more likely to break (get over 21), when we are more likely to get better hands and when our chances of getting blackjack have increased.
With the revolution of the computer age came the invention of the simulator. These simulators can calculate any outcome within an accuracy of 99.98%; they are used in almost all fields including math, science and aerodynamics. They can simulate any event millions of times in a short period so that the outcome can be analyzed for results. We have used these simulators to calculate the exact way to play, the exact way to bet, the exact amount of bankroll you need for any size table and the exact amount of money you will make every hour that you play. There are very few people that have actually done this but the good news is one of them has...
There are typically 3 different levels of card counting strategies that you could choose to learn. The value assigned to each individual card determines its complexity and accuracy. As cards are being dealt during a game of blackjack, it affects the cards that remain. Having a value assigned to each card as they are dealt allows you to mathematically determine whether the remaining cards have increased your chances of winning or not. Each card affects the remaining cards slightly differently than the other; it is for this reason only that Level 2 and Level 3 counts exist. The benefit of using a Level 2 or a Level 3 count is that they are more accurate and therefore increase your overall profit. Finding the perfect balance between ease and accuracy however is crucial.
Level 1: This count is most often referred to as a High/Low count, it is the easiest to learn but will yield the least amount of profit. Each card is assigned either a value of +1 or -1.
The assigned values are as follows:
• 2 through 6. These cards are counted as +1 as they are dealt.
• 7, 8`s and 9`s. These cards are assigned no value and are therefore ignored as they are dealt.
• 10`s and Aces. These cards are counted as -1 as they are dealt.
Level 2 and Level 3 counts have different values assigned to each card (instead of just +1 or -1). In a level 2 count some cards will be assigned a value of +2 and -2, and obviously in a level 3 count some cards will have a value of +3 or -3. Level 3 counts are more difficult to do at the table; this increases stress and can cause an unacceptable amount of mistakes that can ultimately cost you your overall advantage.
Factors that affect the overall advantage of card counting:
• The knowledge of basic strategy.
• Knowing when and how to violate basic strategy when it is required.
• The method used to convert the running count into the true count.
• The betting spread that is applied.
• The number of decks in the game (single, double or multi deck).
• Penetration points (where the dealer places the cut card to signify a reshuffle)
• The amount of hands played per hour.
• The casino rules.
• Which level count is being applied!
*These are all of the factors that affect your overall advantage when counting cards. The more accurate your count is the less these factors will influence your hourly rate, bankroll requirements and length of losing periods, etc. More information on these factors below
Q1. Is there any betting system that can beat the game... No!
Without going into the complete logistics of the game, we have found it impossible to beat any game that has a natural disadvantage with any betting system (such as a progressive, anti progressive or martingale system). Since time began man has been trying to devise the `perfect` system to beat the casino`s (or any other game or sport, etc) but has never been able to do it. The fact that casinos still exist and are flourishing is testament to this fact. If there was such a system it certainly wouldn't remain a secret for long, mankind is not very trustworthy with keeping secrets, especially one of this magnitude.
You can find these so called `perfect systems` in almost any form of media. Some of them are very well written and full of hype and are even extremely tempting to try but the truth is none of them work. The only people making money from these so called `perfect systems` are the people selling them. If any of them worked it would actually destroy the game it was designed to beat and therefore the game would no longer be offered to the public.
The bottom line is... any system you use, whether it's a card counting strategy or a betting system; it has to actually give you an advantage over the game for it to work. Any `system` that claims to be able to beat a game with a natural disadvantage just by the way you bet is a lie. No matter how much you bet or how you bet it, a betting system will NOT eliminate the disadvantage any game has over you. The reason that card counting works is simple; the proven mathematical based strategies actually give an advantage over the game itself.
Q2. Does card counting work and is it worth doing... Yes!
There are three questions that need to be answered here:
1. Is it easy enough so that anyone can do it?
2. How much bankroll do I need to start?
3. Does it make enough money to live on?
I have studied and tested every card counting method available, millions of simulations were needed to be run on each individual method and each individual hand to compare one against the other. I tested them for two things, ease and accuracy. It's of no use to learn the most difficult card counting method if it`s too hard to do at the table. It is also of no use to learn the easiest card counting method if it doesn't make enough money to easily replace an income.
Problems with blackjack
• Most card counting strategies are too difficult to do at the table
• Almost all card counting courses do not arm you with all of the information you need. They don't tell you things like bankroll requirements, how much you will make per hour on different size tables or how different casino rules or the amount of decks in play affect your overall percentage. Other pertinent information such as penetration points or camouflage methods is also missing.
• The most important thing about any card counting method is that it has to be the easiest to do and the most accurate possible. Having this perfect combination eliminates mistakes and makes you the most money per hour. This allows you to start with the smallest bankroll and secure your profits in the smallest amount of time.
Having the perfect combination of Ease and Accuracy will:
• Allow you to start with the smallest bankroll
• Be very easy to do which will eliminate mistakes
• Make as twice as much per hour as all other card counters
• Be unaffected by bad casino rules
• Secure your hourly profits quicker than any other count
All of the relevant factors about the game of Blackjack, explained.
Basic Strategy: Basic strategy is a set of rules that tell you when to hit, stand, double or split. It gives you the optimum mathematical decision to make in almost every situation.
Violations to Basic Strategy: There are some situations when basic strategy is not the optimum way to play a hand. This is determined by the hand we have and the true count at the time. When both of these occasional criteria are met at the same time, we temporarily change our basic strategy to reflect the optimum mathematical decision.
Converting the Running Count into the True Count: The true count is simply the running count divided by the amount of ½ decks left in the game. For example; if you're running count was +8 and there was 1 deck left in the un played cards, your true count would be +4 (1 deck = 2 x ½ decks, so the equation is simply 8 divided by 2). The true count determines how to play the hand (whether we are temporarily changing our basic strategy or not) and how much to bet on the next hand, therefore this calculation has to be done just prior to making both of these decisions.
The Betting Spread: The betting spread is simply the amount you bet on your next hand according to the true count. It has to be sufficient enough to give you a good hourly rate without attracting any undue attention in the casino.
The Number of Decks in the Game: The amount of decks in the game will directly affect your overall advantage. Every deck that is added to a game of blackjack reduces your overall advantage by.10 percent. This means that if your overall advantage on a single deck game was 2%, it would be reduced to around 1.3% in an 8 deck game. It is therefore obviously better to play a single or double deck game as opposed to an 8 deck shoe game.
Penetration Point: The penetration point is where the dealer puts the cut card to signify where the last hand will be before the cards are reshuffled. As long as the dealer is not cutting off more than a quarter of the cards prior to dealing them, then this will not be an issue (this reduces the number of profitable hands you get to play before the cards are reshuffled). If a dealer is consistently cutting off more than a quarter of the cards it will make the game unprofitable.
The Number of Hands Played Per Hour: To calculate how much any card counting method will make per hour you need to know two things: how many hands you play in an hour and the overall advantage your card counting method gives you. The advantage that counting gives you means that you actually make x amount of profit per hand, so the more hands you play; the more profit you make. A conservative number of hands you will play per hour are around 100. Casino`s expect their dealers to have a competency rate of over 100 hands per hour.
Casino Rules: Some casino`s have slightly different rules than others when it comes to their blackjack tables. Some casino`s for example will let you re-split aces or double on any first two cards where others won`t. The rules that you find from one casino to another only differ slightly and don`t have any real bearing on your overall advantage, or your hourly rate. Most casino`s offer rules that players like, this is to entice players to play at their establishment.
Different Level Counts: This factor is one of the more important. Your overall advantage is mainly determined by the values given to each of the individual cards. The accuracy of your counting method effects everything, it affects how much bankroll you need, how much you will make every hour and how long you could wait before your hourly rate is realized. Using a level 2 count that is both easy and accurate (instead of a basic High/Low count) will almost double your profits and halve your bankroll requirements. Having a count that is both easy and accurate is considered to be a perfect combination.
About the author
With the assistance of a professor of statistics I have studied and tested every card counting method available. I have also dealt and supervised the game in Australia and the United States. Millions of simulations were needed to be run on each individual method and each individual hand to compare one against the other. I went on further to find out how much bankroll was needed to start and how much each betting spread made per hour. This crucial information was developed by me and is not available anywhere else.
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0 How to Avoid Getting Tired While Playing Online Games

Sometimes you just need to game. Playing online games is fun, that's why you do it. On occasion you might have one reason or another to stay up later than usual to do a certain goal in an online game. Maybe you're trying to level up, or beat a quest, or make it through a certain round. Or maybe you just found a website absolutely full of really cool games online. Regardless of your reasons, it can take a little more than the rush of gaming to keep you awake to do your goals. Luckily, there are some ways you can avoid getting tired while playing online games. These are tips that go beyond just power slamming some energy drinks. With caffeine there is an eventual crash, and usually a hard one; hopefully the methods introduced to you here will avoid that to a point. These are methods of staying awake that stimulate you more naturally and not artificially.
Something a lot of people underestimate is the power smell has over our bodies. You can actually use your sense of smell to avoid getting tired while playing online video games. Taking a quick sniff of a strong smell can shock you awake. Sometimes burning incense of energizing aroma in addition to some of the other tips that will be mentioned in this article can help make a more desired result. Smells like Eucalyptus Blue Gum, Peppermint, Pine Oil, Coffee, and Rosemary can help stimulate your body and keep you awake and energized for longer. Worst-case scenario, if you can't find any of those things to sniff around the house you can take a light sniff of pepper powder. Make sure you do this cautiously if you're going to, everyone knows what happens if you snort up pepper. It gets sort of difficult to play cool games online if you can't stop sneezing.
Another way to avoid getting tired while playing online games is to keep the room well-lit. This may go against your normal gaming routine, but exposing your body to brighter lighting tricks it into thinking that it's still daytime. Although you eyes will hate you, if you're really intending on trying to stay awake it's fairly crucial that you not hide in a dark room while gaming. You don't necessarily have to blind yourself, but the more well-lit the room you're gaming in is, the less likely you are to doze off. Other changes to your usual gaming routine that can help you avoid getting tired while gaming are keeping the room's temperature low and keeping yourself slightly uncomfortable; it wont make you happy, but it will keep you from feeling sleepy while you're playing some cool online games.
One way to avoid getting tired while playing cool games online that you might not hate so much is listening to high tempo music. Sometimes the mellow background music they put to the game can lull you into sleep faster. Try turning the background music for the game off and swapping it out for some techno, heavy metal or whatever high energy tunes you want. The bouncy music helps stimulate the brain and prevents it from getting tired. This means more game time for you, and bad news for those in-game enemies. There's probably a dozen or so other ways you can keep yourself awake to game; power naps, exercise breaks, and avoiding large snacking sessions can also help. Although you should always keep it in mind that sleep deprivation poses some health risks. Your body needs sleep for a reason, so try not to make it a habit of pulling all night gaming binges. But for those occasions where you just can't help it, hopefully these tips can help you reach your personal gaming goals!

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0 R4 Flash Card Care and Troubleshooting

For those coming across the idea of the R4 card for the first time, it would be safe to say that few will ever look at the world of gaming the same again. Originally developed back in 2007, the R4 card is essentially the most powerful tool ever created to enhance a Nintendo DS gaming experience in literally infinite ways. With regard to the R4 itself, the device is simply a connector in which a microSD is housed and subsequently connected to the Nintendo DS via the standard game slot.
Over recent months, the capacity of microSD cards these adapters are able to accommodate has increased significantly, boosting the potential for a gaming revolution like never before. However, as current and those that have already chosen to buy R4 flashcards will likely be aware, it is not always as simple as it seems to keep everything running smoothly.
This is state of the art technology after all and therefore will never fail to serve up a few hiccups, though with a little care, attention and the following tips, there's no reason why any R4 gaming experience need be too adversely affected by problems.
• Understand - First and foremost, it is essential to remember that the R4 card - any R4 card for that matter - is not in fact a piece of software and doesn't contain the needed files etc. Instead, it is simply an adapter and therefore it is in fact the files and content of the microSD card that determine whether or not things will work as planned.
• Compatibility - The biggest problem of all encountered by R4 users is that of the gaming files or modifications they come across not being compatible with the model of Nintendo DS they own. It can also be that the firmware required to run the R4 is incompatible with the gaming files, therefore it is essential to search for compatibility issue online before downloading or running any games via an R4.
• File Location - Another huge problem encountered by some is that of file location. This is where although the game files are fully compatible and the R4 running correctly, the game files are stored in an area of the SD card where the DS cannot find them. In general, all such files should be downloaded to the ROOT of the card and not moved elsewhere.
• Bad Contacts - It can be assumed that both the R4 card and the microSD will be removed and returned to the device several times a day over a long period of time. As such, any and all contacts will be susceptible to the building up of dust, dirt and grime over time, which should be removed with compressed air and NEVER with liquids or direct contact.
• Patch Files - Last but not least, bad patch files can also bring gameplay to a grinding halt even if literally everything else seems to be in order. This can be a slightly trickier problem to remedy, though can often be solved simply by running the appropriate patch kit - R4 Card being a good choice for advice on patching.

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0 The Functions and Features of 3G Routers

A 3G router is a device that accesses the internet via a cellular network; in turn devices that utilize the broadband connection are connected to it. They are also known as 3G modems and they come in a variety of different form factors and methods for connecting to devices. 3G is distributed via radio waves through cellular networks and can achieve speeds of around 2MPBS. Although somewhat mediocre by today's standards, it is still relatively fast for most browsing needs.
A 3G router has the benefit of being not needing cables and as such there is no need for a dedicated static position. These routers can be moved to different locations to utilize cellular network doing away with complicated wiring and the need for a telephone or cable line. This level of portability has made them popular with travelers and city dwellers as it liberates them from the need of staying at home to enjoy a relatively fast internet connection.
The form factor of a 3G modem can differ from one device to the next depending on how it is meant to be used and how it interfaces with a digital device. Some of these devices can be as small as a USB stick and interfaces with the device via USB port. These thumb sized devices are ideal for people on the go and need a quick way to connect to the internet without the need of batteries with their laptop or other USB enabled device. Although highly portable these thumb sized devices are limited in their ability to secure fast connections since the antenna is relatively small. Another limitation is that it can only be used on devices that have a USB port.
A more technologically friendly 3G router is one that has about the size and shape of a cell phone. A device like this can connect via USB or often with Wi-Fi. A device like this is often known as a portable hot spot and can provide broadband connections to more than one device connected to it. These devices have their own battery and need to be charged when the battery has been exhausted, which can be a drawback at times. These devices often have better reception than the USB dongle versions as they have a powered and dedicated antenna to receive the signal.
For more permanent use there are the heavier bulkier dedicated 3G routers, these are often mounted on top of roofs to maximize the signal they receive. They are powered by a wall socket and are connected via a LAN cable. These are not portable in the least bit as they require an electrical socket to function. Although they are not portable these devices are able to be mounted in locations to get the best possible reception. They are often used in rural areas or densely populated areas where stringing a telephone line may be difficult.
A 3G modem or 3G router is a good way of connecting to the internet due to the portability and high-speed access that cellular networks now provide.

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0 Credit Card Processing for High Risk Merchants

In this day and age accepting credit cards as a form of payment for your business is an absolute must. For the average retail business it is as easy as calling a merchant bank and requesting a merchant account. However, some businesses are classified as "High Risk" by processing institutions and are much more difficult to get a merchant account for and are typically more expensive.
A high risk merchant is any merchant that has very poor credit and/or owns a business that operates in an industry that is known for having higher than average charge-backs and a higher chance of transactions being fraudulent. A few good examples of businesses that would be considered "High Risk" are as follows.

• Online Gambling Institutions
• Adult Services
• Casinos
• Nutraceutical Suppliers (Supplements)
• Travel Agencies
• Subscription Based Businesses

Most merchant banks advertising that they specialize in High Risk merchant placement do so simply because there is a higher profit margin to be made on processing rates. The higher the risk a business poses to a merchant bank the more money the bank will want to make before agreeing to processing payments on behalf of the business. It is not uncommon to see rates in excess of 5% with high monthly fees.
The reason that processing banks are hard on businesses that are considered high risk is simple. If a business fails to meet its obligation to provide its customers with a service or if a business goes bankrupt and a customer demands their funds be returned to them then the merchant bank is obligated to refund the customer out of their own pocket. All of the risks associated with processing payments is absorbed by the bank itself and the bank wants to be compensated accordingly.
Q: So what options does a High Risk business have?
A: A business owner always has the option of not accepting credit cards as a form of payment. Unfortunately, as stated earlier in this article accepting credit cards as a form of payment is a must in order for business to flourish. If you do not have the ability to accept a credit card a customer is likely to just go to one of your competitors. A more feasible option is to choose a merchant bank that is smaller than a national chain bank simply because their overhead is typically lower and are they are willing to accept higher risks with smaller royalties than larger banks.
Q: What are the possible side effects of processing with a High Risk account?
A: Most merchant banks reserve the right to shut down your account whenever they feel like it. This poses a huge problem for a business, especially if down time results in the loss of a sales. The best way to combat this issue is to build a relationship with your bank representative and explain your business in as much detail as possible before your account is even opened. There is no sense in wasting time opening an account if it will just be closed a week later because of a piece of information that was not disclosed from the start. Another possible side effect / option is using a bank that is willing to process payments on behalf of a business with a reserve. For example, a bank may require a 10% reserve (meaning they will hold 10% of your sales volume) every month for six months. The bank will then start releasing the funds after the sixth month. This is known as a "Rolling Reserve". It insures that the bank is safe if a customer decides they want a refund and the business cannot fulfill the request.
Q: Is there anything else I should know?
A: Some industries are completely restricted from being able to accept credit card payments by just about every bank in the united states. Most of these businesses are on the cusp of being classified as Illegal or are currently considered controversial. A good example would be a Medial Marijuana dispensary. Most importantly be sure to always do your homework before deciding who to sign an agreement with. Make sure the rates you are given are competitive in the industry for your business type and watch out for long-term contracts with big cancellation fees!

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0 The Benefits of Alarm Systems

So you just bought a new house. You may think that there is no place more safe and secure than your new place. Besides, there's no place like home right? Maybe not. However, your home, family, and possessions still aren't completely safe from intruders. People looking to rob and harm others are always on the prowl. Burglaries and other crimes happen every single day. Not even you are exempt from these possibilities. Good news is there are ways that you can keep your place a bit safer and take precautions. Some people do this by keeping weapons or guard dogs nearby. Others with a bit more money can install spy systems and hire personal watchmen. However, a good option may be to consider looking at alarm systems. Having the right security device can make a difference in you and your family being in danger or not.
Homes don't automatically come with protection devices. There are so many products to choose from when it comes to keeping your place safe. Fires can happen at anytime as well as burglaries and invasions. It's not worth taking a risk without protection. This is why alarm systems should be installed in every home. With the gadgets and attributes of these devices, your home can be monitored all the time. Some great devices are cameras. Imagine being able to watch activity of your home at all times. You can even watch your house when you are away from your home by having apps installed on your cell phone. This way you can feel safer with your children staying at home when you're away. You can also be alerted through your phone system when there is a break in.
When you have the proper alarm systems set up in your home, you and your family will get to sleep in peace knowing that you are safeguarded. There are multiple ways in which your home needs to be protected. Of course you will benefit from having functioning smoke detectors in your home. Fires cannot always be seen or heard right away. However the right detectors will send the signals to you right on time. Life and death situations can have good results with the right devices. Carbon monoxide is another chemical that can have deadly effects. There is also a device that can detect levels of carbon monoxide within your home. You can know for sure the health of your family in your own building.
You never really know what goes on in your home when you're away. So if you own a place, it's best to immediately have alarm systems installed throughout. These devices can scare away intruders at the right moments. Cameras can even alert you to their presence before this happens. These devices are affordable for all and are definitely worth the purchase. Criminals know of easy ways to slip into people's homes. Your best option is to stay prepared. Keep your family and property a top priority and have security set up today.

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0 The Book of the Arab

The Book of the Arab was originally first published in 1979 by Starry Wisdom Press. This book is a final report representing years of painstaking research to find evidence supporting the existence of the legendary Necronomicon.
The Necronomicon first came to the attention of the American public through the writings H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft makes his readers aware of this notorious book in The Hound in 1922. However, it was in The Nameless City that Lovecraft mentions the Necronomicon's mysterious author Abdul Alhazred the "Mad Arab." Lovecraft revealed little about the life and times Alhazred. This book picks up on Lovecraft's reference to Alhazred and makes the perilous journey to substantiate the validity of the Necronomicon.
The Book of the Arab is a veritable history of the Necronomicon. It's appropriate to emphasize the incredible risk that was taken to present the facts stated in this book. Underground cults bent on maintaining the secret of the Necronomicon worked vigorously to suppress its publication. In the same year that Starry Wisdom Press announced the release of The Book of the Arab, it quickly disappeared from their collection.
The Book of the Arab is available once again for occult practitioners and the curious. This book traces the printing history of the Necronomicon in line with the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. It skillfully summarizes the circulation of the Necronomicon throughout the ages. The book begins its study of the Necronomicon by examining the life of Abdul Alhazred in 730 A.D. and follows its hidden path right into the present day.
The Necronomicon found its way into the hands of many infamous magickians and mystics through several centuries, including Johannes Trithemius, Dr. John Dee, and Aleister Crowley. The Book of the Arab presents a fascinating account of these and other occult luminaries, and their experience with the Necronomicon.
Serious occult practitioners have been waiting patiently for the publication of The Book of the Arab. At last, this impossible book has been unveiled to the public. Be warned that the Necronomcon is not a common grimoire or magickian's spell book. The Necronomicon is a book of pure evil. Those who have touched the infernal book have suffered immensely. It is not advised that the Necronomicon be pursued. The author assumes no responsibility for the safety of its readers.
The Book of the Arab is sold through many online book retailers including Amazon.com. It is also available in eBook form through Kindle, Nook, and iPad.

Justin Geoffry is an occult researcher and writer. He is a graduate of Miskatonic University with a PhD in literature. He is an expert in the area of sacred texts and has transcribed several ancient manuscripts housed in the British Museum. His research has identified the authorship of several medieval grimoires. Justin Geoffry rarely makes public appearances or interviews. He enjoys his privacy due to the controversial nature of his work.

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0 Writing Online Book Review Articles

Well, I have a physical library, yes real books, and it is now approaching some 4000 titles. It's amazing how much bookshelf space that takes up, and I have books all over the house. It's beginning to look like a Museum, because no one seems to be buying books anymore, well they are, but they are e-books on their e-readers. About the worst thing I can think of is to read a book cover to cover, especially a nonfiction book, and find myself so underwhelmed after I have completed.
Perhaps like you, my time is valuable, and perhaps this is the reason that as an online article author I'd like to recommend that you prepare book reviews of the books that you have read. Put them online for all to read, you might be saving someone a lot of time, and helping to recommend the very best books, helping the best authors get the word out. Still, if you are going to write book reviews do it honestly and with integrity, we don't need any more shrills out there promoting the wrong stuff.
There was a rather troubling article, at least in my opinion, recently in the New York Times on August 26, 2012 titled; "The Best Book Reviews Money Can Buy," by David Streitfeld which told of a gentleman who had a business doing book reviews for authors and publishers, for a fee. This is a real problem if the individual doesn't state that they were paid for the review clearly in the article, otherwise they are violating the "shrill marketing" rules as per the FTC.
Trust me when I tell you, this is the wrong way to play it instead you should do it right and if you are paid remember we'll need full-disclosure. That is to say that if you were paid or given a free book to read in the auspice of doing a positive review on the title, then you need to let the individual reader of that online book review know that. It might be a simple notation, or a couple sentences about how you were thrilled to receive the free book from the author to do the book review.
This way the reader knows that there could be some inadvertent positive bias in your article. Maybe there isn't, and I certainly hope there isn't, but if there is, you have disclosed to the reader the truth and reality about the situation. That's only fair would you agree? If you are going to prepare and write online articles which are book reviews, I hope you will please consider this and do it right.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks filled with Book Reviews. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net

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0 How to Get the Best Price When Selling Your Car Yourself

To get maximum value out of your car, it is important to sell on your own. This is because, when you trade in, the dealership has to cover their costs when reselling, which causes you to get a lower value for the car. Obviously getting the maximum price when selling your car is what everyone wants.
The first step would be to clean it. Either wash yourself or take to car wash, get the exterior cleaned and waxed. This inside should be vacuumed and the small stains in the carpeting and upholstery should be eliminated. Cleaning the dirt and dust off the dashboard is also important. Basically getting it to look as nicely as possible. When cleaning, you can also fix any small defects such as a broken door handle.
Next you would want to make sure the car is mechanically sound. Take it into a trusted mechanic, get a basic oil change done. If needed have air filters and other things replaced. Also, fix any glaring mechanical problems, such as a check engine light. With other mechanical problems, weigh the benefits of fixing versus ignoring, as you may not get a good return on your investment with some mechanical fixes. But do let the new owner know of any issues with the car.
Once your car is clean on the inside and out, and mechanically sound, you would prepare the car sale listing. Their are numerous websites and publications, many of them free. If you are in a big city, you could probably use on of the free ones. With the listing, list all of the car accessories, such as power windows, cd player and so on. Take numerous pictures from the outside and inside from different angles. Once listed with the pictures and descriptions, you should get some responses. You would meet the prospective buyer and person and try and sell the car.
Keep in mind, you can get a general idea of the cars value by looking it up. Look at local market rates and the blue book value. If you can, get a vehicle history report. Especially if the vehicle has a clean history. This will bring value to a prospective buyer, since it will leave them at ease. It is a good idea to meet when banks are open, in case they want to go through with the purchase. This will ensure a smooth transaction.

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0 Properly Detailing Your Car to Sell

Selling a used car can be a difficult process as you have to find an appropriate buyer, and you have to make sure the car is in decent shape to sell. Properly detailing your car to sell can help it go for a higher price! There are many parts to the car that you should detail in order to increase it's chances of being sold, such as the interior of the car, the exterior of the car, and you should clean the internals such as the engine and the transmission. These are vital to keep in good condition if you want to properly detail your car to sell.
Properly detailing the interior is challenging due to many things needed to be detailed. The dashboard is among the first parts of the interior that should be detailed, as your buyer will be looking at this first. There are often scratches but they can be buffed out easily depending on the type of dashboard that you have. Check the interior for any more damage, such as the seats. If the seats have rips or tears in them, you should be able to repair them by taking them to a car detailing shop. They can usually patch the leather, making it look fairly new.
Detailing the exterior of the car is the most expensive process. Any scratches on the paint means you will have to take it to get detailed. This usually runs a lot of money, however if you can sell your car for a decent price afterwards it will be worth it. A few things you should detail when you are detailing the exterior of your car are the front headlights, the back headlights, and the windows. Cleaning off the windows and the front and back lights can give your car a shiny luster, and it can be very appealing for any buyer.
To properly detail your car to sell, you must ensure that it runs properly and all the internal parts are in good condition. Make sure you check the parts for any defects and clean them if there is any sludge on them. Cleaning off the internal parts makes them look appealing to the buyer, and it will let them know you took time to properly detail a car. After cleaning off the internals, externals, and the inside of the car, it should be ready to sell and it will look like new.

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0 Ideas for Sprucing Up Reception Halls

As long as you begin early enough, big cities have a wide variety of reception halls to choose from when you begin planning your wedding. Once you've chosen the location, it's time to think about the decorations which will personalize your reception. Some decorating ideas are surprisingly easy:
When choosing your location, pick an area that lends itself to easy decorating. Outdoor venues like gardens or indoor venues like ballrooms provide some built-in décor like natural flowers and elegant chandeliers. You can complement with some decorating ideas of your own.
If you're having an evening wedding or you've chosen one of the many indoor reception halls, light your event with candlelight. This gentle lighting provides a romantic and relaxing atmosphere. You can add dimension by placing candles in holders of all different shapes and sizes, and which stand at different heights.
For centerpieces, you can choose a color, and then find both flowers and non-floral items to decorate the center of each table. For instance, use light blue hydrangeas on one table and a birdhouse on the next. There are many vintage items which will work just as well as flowers in the center of your tables.
If you do choose to stick with flower, you can bulk up your arrangements by incorporating leaves and fresh herbs. Leaves are typically less expensive than the buds, so you'll save money, and herbs add a touch of refreshing fragrance. Another way to save on flowers is to incorporate a single bloom on your tables rather than an arrangement.
Every reception includes dessert, so why not spruce up the dessert table with colorful candies which match your color scheme. A candy buffet can easily include a wide variety of sweets and a beautiful array of color. Your dessert table will become the center of attention!
For ease in seating, name tables after places which hold special significance for you and your groom. Not only do these tables create an extra-special memory for you, but they'll be fun conversation-starters for your guests. And it's a great way to avoid numbering the tables - use locations instead!
If you have a large wall that simply looks bare, incorporate a variety of pictures featuring you and your groom. You can begin the collage with pictures of the two of you as children and continue through your engagement and into wedding planning. It's a great way to give people your story without stopping the party for a speech or slideshow.
As a final consideration, think about your guest book. There are many ways to bring it into the limelight. For Christmas weddings, have guests sign cards and hang them on a pine tree as "ornaments." You could also have guests sign cards and store them in a suitcase. Or you can decorate a basket with your wedding colors and have guests leave cards there. You may also want to consider having your videographer tape special messages from your guests. Some reception halls provide great picture settings, so you could consider getting a picture of each family that comes.

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