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Search Engine Ranking: Anchor Text is Key
Try an ExperimentIf you have a web site, try this experiment when you have some spare time. Pick a nonsense phrase, like “bed happy meatball” or anything equally silly. Make sure it’s something very unlikely to appear on a web page anywhere, and make sure it’s a phrase (not a single word). Also, make sure it does not appear on your own site.Next, get a few friends or co-workers with web sites of their own to post a link to your site using that exact phrase (without the quotation marks) as the anchor text. What’s anchor text, you ask? It’s simply the word or words that form the clickable part of a link.Now, wait a while. Make a note to yourself to check your web site’s ranking in the results for a search of your chosen nonsense phrase at a major search engine in a month or two. Unless you picked a phrase that actually appears on other sites, you’ll find that your site is #1! Moreover, that’s in spite of the fact that the chosen phrase does not appear anywhere on your actual web site. Think about that.An infamous, large-scale example of this same test involved the phrase “miserable failure.” Some enterprising bloggers got together a few years ago and decided to link lots of sites to the official biography page for President George W. Bush at the whitehouse.gov site. The goal, of course, was to make that page show up in the #1 position whenever unsuspecting (or in this case, many suspecting) searchers typed in that phrase. It worked. (Side note: at last check, Michael Moore – famous film maker and Bush detractor, was in the #2 position at Google for this same search). Again, keep in mind that the phrase “miserable failure” does not appear anywhere on either man’s web site.Is There a Point?OK, so why bother with this seemingly asinine experiment (that’s actually been dubbed ‘Googlebombing’)? Ahh, Grasshopper, for the lesson it imparts. Which is? Well, it points to the power of anchor text in determining search engine ranking. And it has definite relevance to your activities as a webmaster.Many of your fellow site owners - including a lot of them who run s

on had ever witnessed. But someone knew, and that person was somehow inside these guys. The friend inside them, seemed to be omnipresent, everywhere at once, and another unique talent of God.

But they all had something that impressed me more. They all seemed to be empowered to solve my problems. They not only were there for me. They not only accepted and knew me, and seemed willing to help. But, I knew no matter what my need was at the moment, that they could supply my need. Now, I have never needed money at the times I have met them. I have never needed help other then a kind word and the encouragement off one of these guys. But, since meeting them, I have known that if things got really tough, I could call them or see them and they could help. They would have the answer and the resource to answer my need.. They had the power, to do the job. They were control of what I needed once again while I write this, I realize, the third attribute of the Godhead. They seemed all powerful.

These 4 Last-Minute, Year-End Tax Strategies Can Save You Money
FSI Tax Corp is alerting taxpayers to end-of-the-year actions they can take to reduce their 2006 tax bills. After the New Year, it will be too late to take advantage of many tax-saving opportunities, such as reducing 2006 income, exploring available tax credits and pursuing all legitimate 2006 write-offs.1. Minimize your incomeBecause you are taxed on your yearly income, the simplest way to decrease your tax bill is to decrease your income. It may not sound like that’s a strategy that could save you money, but postponing income until 2007 can reduce your taxable income for 2006.If you have clients, you can delay your invoices or push back due dates until after January 1, 2007. Unless a financial hardship requires immediate funds, wait a couple of weeks. It won’t count as income if you don’t receive it during this year, but you will still receive what you are owed. You will give your clients a needed break over the holidays and your patience will pay off in April. If you are an employee, see if your employer can delay your holiday bonus until after the New Year.2. Tax CreditsPeople tend to focus on deductions more than tax credits when it comes to planning for tax season. However, there are many tax credits available that, if you qualify, can save you a lot on your tax bill. Below is a list of tax credits; detailed explanations of each credit can be found on the IRS website. • Retirement Savings Credit: Available to low to moderate income level taxpayers who contribute to a retirement savings account. This credit can save up to $1,000 or $2,000 if filing jointly. • Credit for Elderly or Disabled: Taxpayers earning a limited income may qualify for this credit if over 65 years old or permanently disabled. • Adoption Tax Credit: If you adopted a child this year, you may be eligible for this credit which repays adoption expenses up to $10,639 in 2006 or about $5,000 for each adopted child. • Child Tax Credit: Low-income parents with children under 17 years old may qualify. • Child and Dependent Care Credit: This is for parents who have children under 13 and place the

Have you ever seen or been looking into the eyes of CHRIST? You may think I am being daft but let me explain. Have you ever been talking to a minister or a deeply committed Christian and had this feeling as they looked at you and smiled as you were talking, that they knew everything about you? Have you ever seen this person look at you and nod the head and you know they know what you are saying?

And it seems that they can not only relate to you pain inside, but you feel in your spirit that even though you haven't told them they are aware of your pain. Have you ever seen these eyes that sparkle and out of them come refreshing peace, love, acceptance, inner joy, contentedness, understanding, compassion, empathy and a total lack of any judgement. What so ever?

Not only have these eyes the most love, and are the most beautiful eyes you have ever seen, but also they have a somewhat drawing ability. They draw you into themselves like a magnet and you feel that all you want to do is jump right inside of them, like a fresh mountain stream. And they are like a mountain stream in that you can see an image of yourself. In them you can see a reflection of every bad thing you are doing and you know they know what you are doing is bad for you, but somehow they accept it and keep on listening patiently to your justifications.

You know they know the truth, and half way through your conversation, if they're a total stranger to you, you develop this intuitive trust in the person and you stop trying to keep the truth from them and start to be honest with them. Suddenly, being confronted with yourself, and seeing the unconditional love in their eyes you find yourself weeping openly.

It's as though you are looking at your Maker and someone finally understands. It's like this stranger has watched you be molested, has seen you be raped by four men, and has seen you sleeping with girls and trying to find love and doing all the things you can to stay alive, and he still accepts you. Actually the more you talk, the more you share, and the more you know that Jesus really does love you and there is hope. Because there is hope in this guy's eyes, You can see it. You can feel it. It's radiating out in front of your very presence. And you don't need to ask for any proof.

You don't need scripture to convince you of this man's words. Why he doesn't even need to speak. His presence is enough. You feel a little embarrassed about your nervous babbling and suddenly you are asking this guy question. As he answers them, you feel yourself opening up to this person like no one else before. You find yourself asking for the answers to all those questions that have been troubling you. It's as though, God has said, 'Okay son, ask away. This man here has the answers for you.'

Sure, you're a sinner and if you were like me on one of my encounters with these eyes, you were worse then worse. You were sleeping with prostitutes, you were sleeping with other males; you were trying drugs, you weren't going to church and you were addicted to pornography. Yes, you were bad, and suddenly you are telling a Christian all of this.

And you know what? Jesus is the same as he was two thousand odd years ago. When he met the woman (prostitute caught in adultery). He has His servant tell you as your eyes are steaming with tears, "There's hope for you, Matthew. Jesus loves you. He understands. Trust in him; cling to him and I promise you all will be right with your soul."

He doesn't need to tell you to leave your life of sin. No. You already know it's no-good. He just taps you on the shoulder and winks. "You're okay Matthew."

Have you ever met a man who had the eyes of Jesus? Have you seen a glow in a person's soul that makes you feel like you have died and are looking into the eyes of Christ. I have. And I will never forget those encounters. Why is it that these special meeting have impacted my life so much? Why ?

They were just men. They lived on this earth like me. But somehow, I got the feeling they were only on loan to our world. It's as though when I looked into these eyes I could see the heavens and all the answers to the universe in them. I felt that there was nothing I could ask this person, that they wouldn't know. It's amazing, but that was really what I was seeing. I was seeing in this person an entity that all knew. I was seeing God.

And these people. They knew everything about me. It's as though this person had been watching me all of my life. Now two of these guys I knew hadn't been following me around. And in the natural three-dimensional world we live in, what I was seeing and feeling was impossible. These guys knew something and had a talent for something few people would ever encounter. They had an entity inside them, which was coming out of their eyes that could be everywhere at one time. And they didn't brainwash me. It was no trickery or witchcraft technique, they proved their knowledge by showing me times of my life that no person had ever witnessed. But someone knew, and that person was somehow inside these guys. The friend inside them, seemed to be omnipresent, everywhere at once, and another unique talent of God.

New Year
2006. When I was a kid growing up thinking of the year 2006 was like dreaming about living in Star Trek times. And in some ways, compared to the 60's we are living in Star Trek times. Personal computers, PDAs, cell phones, DVDs, iPods, the internet, broadband and other great technologies were only a dream back then. Heck, even some old technologies like color TV, cassette tapes and VHS recorders were far from being incorporated into our daily lives. In some ways we were living in the stone age compared to today.But all of these new technologies have come at a price to the small business owner and high level manager. We need to be connected all the time. People need to be able to reach us via phone. We must produce more and more every year. We must be able to multitask. How can we do it all?Organization! That is the key. We must be organized at all times. We must be able to deal with all of the email and paperwork that hits our desk. We must know where we are supposed to be and with whom we are supposed to be in contact. Missing appointments and letting business fall through the cracks is a no-no.Do you have a system of organization? Is your contact database up to date? Is your calendar clean? Can you handle the hundreds of emails you receive each week or do you do a mass deletion when your in-box gets too full? Can you process the paper that hits your desk or do you have stacks of paper all around your office or work area? These are a few questions to consider as you start the new year with intentions of making it the most productive year yet.

but somehow they accept it and keep on listening patiently to your justifications.

He doesn't need to tell you to leave your life of sin. No. You already know it's no-good. He just taps you on the shoulder and winks. "You're okay Matthew."

8 Tips to Save Money on Groceries
The average family’s grocery bill is usually one of the higher numbers on the family budget. There can be an enormous difference in what each family spends on their groceries, depending on many factors, such as whether they buy name brand, more meat, etc.The good news is that this allows for a large amount of savings if we decide to be frugal with our shopping. Following a few simple tips will have you well on your way to saving a few bucks.1.) Make a meal plan. You’ll know exactly what you need from the store before you go.2.) Watch for specials and coupons in store newsletters, and plan your meals around them.3.) Make a list and stick to it. If it’s not on the list, don’t buy it.4.) Don’t shop when you’re hungry. That way you won’t be tempted to buy things that you don’t need.5.) Shop alone. Count on your bill being higher when you bring your spouse or children.6.) Only buy things you know you’ll use. For example, if your family doesn’t like broccoli, don’t buy broccoli in the hopes that they’ll eat healthier this week.7.) Keep your eyes on the items on the bottom shelf where the prices are lower.8.) Buy store brands when the quality is the same. Most of the time, it actually is the same product in a different package.It’s pretty easy to be frugal once you realize how much money you’re actually saving with these simple steps. Keep a log of your grocery bills, so you can see how much of a difference you are making.

guy question. As he answers them, you feel yourself opening up to this person like no one else before. You find yourself asking for the answers to all those questions that have been troubling you. It's as though, God has said, 'Okay son, ask away. This man here has the answers for you.'

He doesn't need to tell you to leave your life of sin. No. You already know it's no-good. He just taps you on the shoulder and winks. "You're okay Matthew."

How To Eliminate Stress And Achieve Your Dreams
Do you ever feel like you are too stressed out? Do you feel like your dreams are just that, dreams? It's very likely that those two things are related. In order to be able to achieve your dreams, you need to eliminate your stress. How can you do that?Two thing cause you to feel stressed, worried, fearful, or to have any other negative feeling:1. You are focusing on what you don't want to happen.2. You focus on the future -- not the present moment. When you live in the present, you cannot fear or worry. If you fear or worry, you are thinking about something that might happen in the future. Stop and think about what "present" means (other than the current time). A present is a gift and that is what you have right now.Monitor your thoughts. Whenever you think a negative thought, take note of it. Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. For example, if you want to lose weight, don't think about how much weight you have to lose. Instead think about how happy you will be when you lose the weight. Now feel how you will when you have lost the weight. Experience that feeling in the present. This thought process applies to any goal that you want to achieve.What you think about will become your future. Take advantage of this. It is a wonderful opportunity. Live in the present. Think positive thoughts. And when you have negative thoughts, take note of them and turn them into positives.

you feel like you have died and are looking into the eyes of Christ. I have. And I will never forget those encounters. Why is it that these special meeting have impacted my life so much? Why ?

The eMom Revolution and Your Place in It
Whether you are a Career Mom looking for a way out of corporate America so you can spend more time with family, or a Stay-at-Home mom looking to earn solid income from home, joining the eMom revolution might be just the solution.What is an eMom? An eMom uses the power of the internet, combined with the Home Based Business Movement to achieve a successful and balanced way of life. Gone are the days when women had to choose between work and family. We can take ownership of these two elements, balance them to meet our individual preferences, earn good money and raise good kids too! Mothers who choose to stay home with their children no longer need to wait patiently at the sidelines while their husbands struggle alone in the increasingly difficult world of “jobs”.The internet has set us free from that old paradigm. Moms, get ready! You’re about to bring home the bacon and cook it too! Using the internet, mothers can supplement, match, or even surpass a family's existing monthly income, providing families with a whole new level of freedom. And using the internet to do it means that there will be no more tupperware or beauty cream parties (unless you enjoy it, of course).As you join this powerful eMom work force, you'll want to keep your expectations realistic. Expecting your online business to flourish over night is NOT realistic. Any promise of instant income is an empty promise at best. However, there are many respectable, legitimate online businesses run by good people who are willing and eager to teach you the ropes of working online from home. Be prepared to pay your dues as you enter the world of online business!There is a LOT to learn about this industry and you'll want to get up to speed as quickly as possible. So the first thing you'll want to do is find the right opportunity for you. There are online businesses to suit every taste from legal services to domain registration to beef jerkey (no kidding)! What ever business you join, be sure that the people you'll be working with are available and willing to teach, guide, and coach you all the way to success. The internet has a reputation for being impe

on had ever witnessed. But someone knew, and that person was somehow inside these guys. The friend inside them, seemed to be omnipresent, everywhere at once, and another unique talent of God.

As a guy who didn't really have a connection with guys, these men were more then just men to me. They represented a God of unconditional love. But they were real. When I spent those precious minutes with their full attention, it's as though they plugged a power cord into me and let me download all of their hope. In them I saw answers. In them I felt that life was worth living, and I knew that one-day I wanted a life like theirs.

Now maybe you are shaking your head right now and saying that I sound whacko. How could this be so? Well I would like to agree with the skeptics. It does seem silly and unreasonable. And there has been many times when I have tried to write these experiences off to me being delusional at the time. But each time I question these wonderful encounters, I am reminded emotionally in my spirit, of the awesome feelings that I experienced on that day.

And sometimes people see…Christ in my eyes.

I have debated with myself for a day about including this part to the story. For writing this account is hard. I am not one who seeks out glory. And I am not the model Christian that you'd see in church. It seems if anyone deserved the eyes of Christ, there would be many more contenders in churches today, then me.

At the time of my coming to grips with this topic, I was experiencing a very strange phenomenon in the lives of people who I was meeting. Total strangers were approaching me in the street and asking me menial questions. I remember one day in particular where I had so many people staring at me, that I went into a McDonald's toilet to see if I had something wrong with me. Do you know when you see a very strange haircut or a deformed person walking or moving up the street and you catch yourself staring? You just can't help it. And you know that it is rude, but still you have to take one more look to see if you are really seeing it.

Well on this particular day, I was the person everyone was fascinated with. And you can imagine walking out of a movie, out into a busy city street and suddenly everyone is looking at you. You'd very quickly go back to a toilet and take a look at yourself. Maybe you have food on your face, or your fly is undone. Something has to be wrong because everyone is looking at you.

Well I didn't find anything wrong, and so I just tried to put it out of my mind and continued on my way. But people started to approach me. I could see them trying to think of a reason, then they'd come over and ask a question. I didn't know what was going on, but I shared my faith a lot that day and saw quite a few people give their lives to Christ. One person who I spent a little time with while a busker I was watching was having a break enlightened me a little with a question. He asked what is that inside you? What is that light? What is it that you believe in, and can I get whatever you are having?

What do you say to that? What would you have said? I simply said. "The light you see is Jesus Christ. He is my Saviour and His spirit resides within me. It's not me. It's His spirit and of course He wants you to accept Him"

"When can I?"

"How about now?"

To this he started to cry. It seemed all to much for this young street kid. He had started his conversation with me a few minutes earlier by asking if I liked the busker. I'd said, yes I love buskers. I like to sit and watch them. He asked me where I was from. And what I did. I told him what he wanted to know. Then he asked me about the light in my soul.

Now I had a guy with tears in his eyes asking me if he could accept Jesus as his Saviour. It seemed like what he was seeing in my eyes was some sort of paradise. It seemed all too much for him.

" Its okay mate. It's just a simple prayer. There's nothing to be afraid of."

"But do you go to church?"

"Some times. I'm not going to one regularly. I go to one here and go to another there," I replied.

The holy Spirit started to let me get a feel for the young guy. Suddenly I felt this pain and anguish seize my heart and I could feel this guy's real longing for relief. My heart was beating faster, and its as though I was him. We were silent for a few seconds whilst he gathered himself together.

Then Jesus dropped into my soul, how he was feeling about this guy, and suddenly my heart was filled with a tidal wave of love. I knew Jesus wanted this guy saved. Then the Holy Spirit showed me how the little guy had spent time looking for answers and had been rejected in churches. And He showed me why I needed to be gentle. So I said.

"You know, I'm a little like you. I haven't found much love in the churches I have attended. Some of them are okay. But it seems you have to have the key sometimes to get into them. Would you like the key? Would you like to be able to visit a church once in a while and feel loved and happy and excited?"

"Yes I would. I'd like to be like you."

"Okay all we are going to do is pray for the moment. It is simple really…"

I learnt from that experience and felt blessed that my Saviour would see fit to use me whilst I wasn't going to church. I have often wondered why Christ has used me so much in many occasions like this. I wondered for a while then finally aske

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