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In this Issue

** Tip Of The Day –  Buying a Tripod: What to Look For

** Something to Think About by Jan Tincher - Do you own your own business?

** Food For Thought by Dr. Kevin Nunley  -3 Types of Brochures

** Quote of the Day

** A Little Levity – Expecting Trouble?

** The Dollar Stretcher by Gary Foreman – Where are all the People?

** Publications of Interest

** Stress Matters

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Tip of the Day Buying a Tripod: What to Look For

For shake-free photography, a tripod is a must! Of course, you can rest your camera on any solid surface and the effect will be just as good, but if you use a tripod, you can tilt your camera any which way you want and still take pictures without a blur. A tripod is especially important if you're taking pictures of yourself or a person, place or thing in low lighting. But, before you embark on a tripod shopping spree, here are a few tips you should keep in mind. Let's check them out!

Weigh the Issue

This one depends on the type of camera you're using. If you're a hobby photographer who carries several camera lenses and flashes, it's important for you to buy a tripod that can handle the additional weight of the lenses and flash. On the other hand, if you use a point-and-shoot compact camera that doesn’t have any additional flashes or lenses, even the most light-weight tripod will do. Another thing to consider is "how much is too much." A tripod is something you have to lug around, so the lighter it is, the better it is for you. But going for a solid tripod that can take on a lot more weight than you really need isn’t a good thing either. Just go for the one that suits your needs the best.

Go for Stability

Some tripods can take the burden, but aren't really good at standing on their feet. By this, I mean they are prone to being knocked down even if someone so much as brushes past them. Some might not be able to take heavy wind either. So, the best way to test the stability of your tripod is to place your camera on it and test it out with all its legs in full position. If it feels awkward and wobbly, abandon it right away and move on to another choice.

Watch the Legs

Locking the legs is as important as stability of a tripod. Since manufacturers differ in their ergonomics, it’s best to check out half a dozen of them before buying the one that suits you best. The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks allow for effortless adjustments. Not only will it seem less cumbersome, but it also promises safety of your camera equipment, as the tripod has to be in place with the full weight of your camera on it.

Extensions Do Matter

Most tripods come in two and three extensions. While some are most comfortable with two extensions, some find three to be a lot better. In hindsight, there are advantages to both. If you choose a tripod with only two extensions, you’ll have a longer piece to haul around when it’s folded up. On the other hand, there is less messing around with extending and locking the legs. Three extensions will give you a smaller folded up tripod and a more sturdy hold.

It’s All in the Length

Tripods come in all shapes and sizes. Go for one that’s about your height when it's fully extended. That way, you're buying something that’s custom made for you. Also, height matters depending on the kind of photography you do. If it’s tabletop or group photography, a tripod is a must and the higher it is, the better. But, if those are shots you rarely take, you don’t really need an ultra-tall tripod. Therefore, choose judiciously.

 Comfortable Tripod Head

Every tripod comes with headgear that is uniquely different from one another. Some are easy to use, while some are very cumbersome. It’s also very subjective, so you need to judge it yourself by attaching your camera to the tripod and testing it out. Does it take a lot of time to set up your camera? Or, is it quick and secure? You need to look at those things before you zero in on a tripod. Doing that will also determine how much flexibility you have once the camera is attached. Some photographers prefer tripod heads that can be removed very easily so that they can hand-hold their cameras for a few of their shots. Others like tripod heads that offer a lot more flexibility when the camera is attached.

There are two main kinds of tripods. The "ball and socket" tripods are highly flexible and offer a smooth touch and feel. The second kind is the "pan and tilt" tripod, which is inexpensive and it locks its heads into place much more firmly and securely. However, you can’t move out a lot with those heads. If you don’t like the tripod head you're currently using, you can buy one separately if your tripod allows for it.

And Finally...

Though it’s best to ask your friends and relatives which tripod they use, the best advice is to check out at least three to four shops before honing in on one. That's because most of your relatives and friends might be using tripods that are old fashioned and some may not even be on the market today. So, the best thing to do is check out the latest models and opt for the one that suits you the best!

Bob

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Something to Think About by Jan Tincher

Do you own your own business?

Are you in charge of a project?

Do you have a family that likes to do things together?

Take a chance. Take this step. Designate a whole wall to answers to one question.

"How can we improve _________?"

Enjoy the participation and reap the rewards, both financial and personal.

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If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

John Steinbeck

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Food for Thought

3 Types of Brochures

Do you sell a service? There is an infinite variety of salesmaterials that service providers use. However, there are a few basic types of sales literature; self-mailers, slim-jimbrochures, and fact sheets that work like gangbusters.
The self-mailer is sent through the mail without an outerenvelope. Most are simple in design and constructed by folding asingle piece of paper. The self-mailer is best used when sent to"cold prospects". You should never use this brochure to answer a prospect's request for more information. It is likely that they would see your self-mailer and mistake it for "junkmail".

Slim-jims, a thin brochure named for their slim size, are easilyslipped into standard business envelopes. Because of their smallsize, they do not need many designs and visuals. Slim-jims aree asy to read, and inexpensive to produce.
A fact sheet is printed on both front and back. They are cheap to produce and the easiest to update often. It is an 8 1/2-by 11-inch sheet of paper that is not folded but mailed flat inan envelope. The advantages of the fact sheet are that you can include more information as well as additional sheets of paper i fneeded.

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Trivia

Calcium isn't just important for building and maintaining bone
mass; studies now show consuming high levels of calcium may also
help reduce the risk of colon cancer.

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Quote of the Day

"I want to be excited, thrilled, ecstatic about all sorts
of things as long as I live."

 - Win Couchman, Writer and Speaker

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Grins

Expecting Trouble?
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The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff,   I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought  my rifle.'  The reporter then recognized the Colt Model 1911 the  Sheriff was carrying and asked him 'Why do you carry a 45?' The Sheriff responded, 'Because they don't make a 46.'

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The guy came hobbling into the doctor's waiting room, assisted by his wife, and in obvious pain. The poor man could hardly move. When the nurse called his name, he could barely walk. Bent over and grimacing with pain, he shuffled along, his hands like two rigid claws. The nurse looked on sympathetically. "Oh dear," she said, "What is it? Arthritis with complications?"

"No," said the guy's wife, "Do-It-Yourself with concrete blocks."

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There's a little fellow named Junior who hangs out at the local grocery store. The manager doesn't know what Junior's problem is, but the boys like to tease him. They say he is two bricks shy of a load, or two pickles shy of a barrel.

To prove it, sometimes the boys offer Junior his choice between a nickel and a dime. He always takes the nickel, they say, because it's bigger.

One day after Junior grabbed the nickel, the store manager got him off to one side and said, "Junior, those boys are making fun of you. They think you don't know the dime is worth more than the nickel. Are you grabbing the nickel because it's bigger, or what?"

Junior said, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd quit doing it!" .

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After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn't start because it was out of gas.

A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun.

The attendant filled my two-gallon can, and I lugged it back and poured the gas into the tank. But when I tried to unlock the car door, it wouldn't open. Just then, I noticed an identical old car parked a short distance away. That was my car; I had filled a stranger's gas tank.

Wearily I walked back to the station. "You know," the attendant suggested helpfully, "instead of walking back and forth to fill the tank from the can, you could put a couple of gallons in the tank and then drive the car here."

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Don't pick a fight with an old man.
If he is too old to fight, he'll  just kill you.

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The Dollar Stretcher
by Gary Foreman

Where are all the People?

Left work a little early and made my annual visit to the mal yesterday. Our local mall is about average sized. Three main      anchor stores (Sears, Penney's and Macy's). Not one of those      huge megamalls, but still not small.

As you'd expect there were Christmas carols playing in the      background and the mall was decorated in winter finery (even      in Florida we appreciate fake snow!). But there was one thing missing...shoppers. Granted it was 5 pm on a Wednesday, but      you'd expect there to be some shoppers bagging holiday      bargains a mere two weeks before Christmas.

     I admit I don't know what to make of this. According to CNN "black Friday" sales were up 2.2% from last year. http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/28/news/economy/blackfriday_2008/?postversion=2008112809>

At the same time the International Council of Shopping Centers reported that November 2008 sales figures were the weakest in 35 years. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/05/business/economy/05shop.htm      l?partner=rss&emc=rss>

It could just be that our local mall has become obsolete.      There are much larger malls half an hour's drive north and      south. Like many shoppers, I buy most of my Christmas gifts      online. And, when I don't buy online, often I'm looking for      personalized help, so I shop at the much smaller mom and pop      shops that tend to be in smaller shopping centers.

I'd love to hear what you see happening this holiday shopping season. You can drop me an email by mailto:gary@stretcher.com?subject=Holiday_Shopping

 Oh, and you might want to check out something I wrote about      the government bailouts <http://www.stretcher.com/r/80.htm>.      Much as I want to see people helped, I'm concerned that the      help that the government is providing will actually do more      damage than good.

Also, if you're struggling with your mortgage, check out our      front page <www.stretcher.com>. You'll find information about what some of the largest banks are offering homeowners who are looking for mortgage modifications. Look in the Bankrate      section in the center column.

Finally we want to wish a Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish      friends. May this festival of lights bring much happiness to      your family!

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Gary Foreman has worked as a Certified Financial Planner and currently edits The Dollar Stretcher website http:www.stretcher.com You'll find hundreds of free articles to help you save time and money. Visit Today!

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Stress Matters

The heart sings when abundance, acceptance, beauty, creativity, expansion, kindness, love, organization and simplification are experienced; when dreams come true and goals are achieved.

What makes your heart sing?

- Dr. Rae

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