24 WAYS TO SAVE BIG MONEY AT THE GAS PUMPS
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Hello Hundred-Fold-Life Seekers,

Today I bring you a repost from my friends at Debt Free Army It contains some simple and "do now" ways to save money at the gas pump, and a link to find the cheapest gas in your neighborhood (until we as a nation wise-up and start drilling our own oil and refining it again) sorry just a small rant.

Please enjoy and I hope this helps you save a few bucks,


24 WAYS TO SAVE BIG MONEY AT THE GAS PUMPS

1. Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, even on cold mornings - 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time.

2. Don’t start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine.

3. Eliminate jack-rabbit starts. Accelerate slowly when starting from dead stop. Don’t push pedal down more than 1/4 of the total foot travel. This allows the car to function at peak efficiency.

4. Buy gasoline during coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. During these times gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentration. You are charged according to “volume of measurement.”


5. Avoid filling gas tank to top. Overfilling results in sloshing over and out of tank. Never fill gas tank past the first “click” of fuel nozzle, if nozzle is automatic.

6. Never exceed legal speed limit. Traveling at 55 mph gives you up to 21% better mileage when compared to former legal speed limits of 65 mph and 70 mph.

7. Traveling at fast rates in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel than is needed.

8. Manual shift driven cars allow you to change to highest gear as soon as possible, thereby letting you save gas if you “nurse it along.” However, if you cause the engine to “bog down,” premature wearing of engine parts occurs.

9. Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10%.

10. Drive steadily. Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Also avoid tailgating - the driver in front of you is unpredictable. Not only is it unsafe, but it affects your gas usage if he slows down unexpectedly.

11. Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the hill, not while you’re on it.

12. Do not rest left foot on floor board pedals while driving. The slightest pressure puts “mechanical drag” on components, wearing them down prematurely. This “dragging” also demands additional fuel usage.

13. Avoid rough roads whenever possible, because dirt or gravel rob you of up to 30% of your gas mileage.

14. Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the “green light” all the way.

15. Automatic transmissions should be allowed to cool down when your car is idling at a standstill, e.g. railroad crossings, long traffic lights, etc. Place gear into neutral position. This reduces transmission strain and allows transmission to cool.

16. Park car so that you can later begin to travel in forward gear; avoid reverse gear maneuvers to save gas.

17. Regular tune-ups ensure best economy; check owner’s manual for recommended maintenance intervals. Special attention should be given to maintaining clean air filters... diminished air flow increases gas waste.

18. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds.

19. Inflate all tires to maximum limit. Each tire should be periodically spun, balanced and checked for out-of-round. When shopping for new tires, get large diameter tires for rear wheels. Radial designs are the recognized fuel-savers; check manufacturer’s specifications for maximum tire pressures.

20. When buying a new car bear in mind that a fancy sun roof, while visually attractive, disturbs smooth air flow thus lowering gas mileage.

21. Auto air conditioners can reduce fuel economy by 10% to 20%. Heater fan, power windows and seats increase engine load; the more load on your engine, the less miles per gallon.

22. Remove excess weight from trunk or inside of car - extra tires, back seats, unnecessary heavy parts. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces a typical car’s fuel economy by one to two percent and even more if driving up inclines.

23. Car pools reduce travel monotony and gas expense - all riders chip in to help you buy. Conversation helps to keep the driver alert. Pooling also reduces traffic congestion, gives the driver easier maneuverability and greater “steady speed” economy. For best results, distribute passenger weight evenly throughout car.

24. Would you like to know where to find the cheapest gas in your neighborhood? Go to: http://www.gasbuddy.com/ It is comprised of 170 gas price information web sites that help people find low gasoline prices. Check it out.


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21 Tips on How to Write a “Pay-Per-Click” (PPC) Ad That Gets Results
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Hello Hundred-Fold-Life Seekers,

Today I bring an article from my friends at AWAI The Golden Thread. It gives you good tips on how to write effective “Pay-Per-Click” ads. We all know that "PPC" can be expensive but can also generate big sales if done right. So read on!


21 Tips on How to Write a “Pay-Per-Click” (PPC) Ad That Gets Results
By John Wood, AWAI Staff Writer

Due to the space limitations of a PPC ad, you’ll never be able to pack all 21 of the following tips into a single one. But use this handy list as a guideline for things to consider every time you sit down to write them.

1. Work keywords (also called “keyphrases”) into your ads. Try to work your keywords into your ads as seamlessly as possible in both your headlines and body copy. According to an Overture study conducted by AC Nielsen, “Users were nearly 50 percent more likely to click on listings in which the keyword was included in both the title and description.”

2. Write clear, concise sentences. Of course, you can’t just use keywords, you have to use them in clear, concise sentences – with proper punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and spacing.

3. Think like your customer. Make sure your ad speaks directly to your prospect. What would appeal to you if you were a customer? What do they need to read to get them to click on your ad and visit your client’s site?

4. Check out what your competition is doing. Don’t plagiarize, but do use their ideas to get your creative juices flowing. How could you write their ad better?

5. Create a headline that grabs your reader’s attention. As with a standard sales letter, your headline is the most important part of your ad. Take the time to come up with a hook that will catch your reader’s eye.

6. Emphasis a benefit. Tell your reader what’s in it for them – the most compelling benefit you can think of. If your USP is that you have the widest variety or highest quality or best customer service or lowest price, mention it. (But include the actual price only if you’re sure yours is the lowest.)

7. Make your offer unique. For maximum impact, make sure what you offer is different and sets you apart from your online competition.

8. Ask your prospect a question. Asking a question gets your prospect involved with your ad. And if you word it right, it will confirm that you have what they’re looking for. Asking a question is not something you’ll use every time, but it’s still a good weapon to have in your arsenal.

9. Target by geographical area. For example, if your client is a dentist who services the Cincinnati area, be sure to mention “Cincinnati” in your ad.

10. Boost your credibility. You won’t always have room, but if you do, include something that boosts your credibility (such as “30-Day Money Back Guarantee” or “5 Star Rating” or “Member of the BBB of NY”).

11. Avoid superlatives. Don’t use vague, meaningless words like “amazing,” “unbelievable,” “stupendous,” etc.

12. Instead of superlatives, use power words that will arouse an emotion in your reader. Examples: latest, ultimate, master, scientific, private, discount, cheap, wholesale, special, massive, leading, outstanding, rebate, coupon, guaranteed, free, powerful, easy, shocking, hidden, proven, revolutionary, inside, hot, new, improved, breakthrough, limited, secrets.

13. Prove all your claims. If your PPC ad says you’re rated #1, back up that claim on your landing page (the page your reader is taken to when they click on your ad).

14. Add a “call to action” to your link. Be creative. Don’t just say “Please Click Here.” Say “Reserve your spot today” or “Read Reviews” or “Request Information” or “Buy Today” or “Call Today” or “Get a Free Quote.”

15. Mention any free stuff included in your offer. Examples: “Free shipping,” “Free 30-day trial,” “Free report,” “Buy one get one free.”

16. Give your reader a reason to buy ASAP. If your sale ends soon, mention it. If availability is limited, let your reader know. Try to create a sense of urgency.

17. Avoid making general claims. Instead of saying “great tasting peaches,” say “7-time winner of the Tasty Peach award.”

18. Use the brand name. If the brand you’re promoting is well-known and has a great reputation, use the name in your ad.

19. A note about your URL. As a rule of thumb, the shorter the URL the better. In most cases, you won’t be able to select the URL to be used in your ad – but, if possible, urge your client to test several different ones. Because if your URL contains at least one of your keywords, it will give you an edge in getting your ad clicked. (As an added bonus, the keyword part of your URL will be bolded in the ad.)

20. The ad must be ultra-relevant. This might seem obvious, but if your PPC ad says “shoes,” don’t send prospects to a landing page that sells socks. You’ll not only be blowing potential sales for your client’s socks, you’ll be costing your client money each time someone interested in shoes clicks on the ad.

21. Make sure your ad lives up to your prospect’s expectations. It has to be immediately apparent to your prospect that, having clicked on your ad, they’ve landed in the right place. Even if you didn’t write the landing page, you have to make sure it relates to your ad and the keyphrase the prospect used to find it. If you don’t, you could find yourself sharing the blame for an unsuccessful PPC marketing campaign.

Keep these 21 tips in mind the next time you write a PPC ad, and I guarantee you’ll come up with a winner.

One last thing …

Never forget that one of the keys to success in all direct-response advertising is testing. To come up with the best possible PPC ad, your client must test several variations (all written by you, of course) and monitor the results. Only then will both of you know which ad is most effective.

[Editorial Note: Writing copy for the Web is NOT the same as writing offline copy. There are key differences that can spell the difference between success and disaster.

So whether you’re looking for a new freelance business opportunity, looking to work from home, looking to increase your own business sales, or want to earn more money, Nick Usborne’s Million Dollar Secrets for Online Copywriting can be your ticket to success!]

This article appears courtesy of The Golden Thread, an e-letter from AWAI that delivers original, no-nonsense advice on how to build your freelance copywriting business. For a free subscription, visit http://www.awaionline.com/thegoldenthread

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H-F-L Team: Happy Independence Day!
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I hope all of you are enjoying a great Fourth of July weekend.
I came across this article by one of my favorite success coaches Jim Rohn.
It's about Enterprising People. I found it fitting for the time that we celebrate our Independence and Freedom.

Enjoy

Creating Opportunity
By Jim Rohn

An enterprising person is one who comes across a pile of scrap metal and sees the making
of a wonderful sculpture. An enterprising person is one who drives through an old decrepit
part of town and sees a new housing development. An enterprising person is one who sees
opportunity in all areas of life.

To be enterprising is to keep your eyes open and your mind active. It's to be skilled enough,
confident enough, creative enough and disciplined enough to seize opportunities that present
themselves... regardless of the economy. A person with an enterprising attitude says, "Find
out what you can before action is taken." Do your homework. Do the research. Be prepared.
Be resourceful. Do all you can in preparation of what's to come.

Enterprising people always see the future in the present. Enterprising people always find a
way to take advantage of a situation, not be burdened by it. And enterprising people aren't
lazy. They don't wait for opportunities to come to them, they go after the opportunities.
Enterprise means always finding a way to keep yourself actively working toward your ambition.

Enterprise is two things. The first is creativity. You need creativity to see what's out there and
to shape it to your advantage. You need creativity to look at the world a little differently. You
need creativity to take a different approach, to be different. What goes hand-in-hand with
the creativity of enterprise is the second requirement: the courage to be creative. You need
courage to see things differently, courage to go against the crowd, courage to take a different
approach, courage to stand alone if you have to, courage to choose activity over inactivity.

And lastly, being enterprising doesn't just relate to the ability to make money. Being enterprising also
means feeling good enough about yourself, having enough self worth to want to seek advantages
and opportunities that will make a difference in your future. And by doing so you will increase
your confidence, your courage, your creativity and your self-worth, your enterprising nature.

To Your Success,
Jim Rohn


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H-F-L-Team: How to Achieve Financial Freedom: Ideas from the Experts
Copyright © Douglas Miller Hundred-Fold-Life
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So you want to fully live your Hundred-Fold-Life, and part of that is to have the finances to it. It is possible to achieve financial freedom? Ideas from experts can help get you started.



One recommended reading is the e-book "What I Didn't Learn at School But Wish I had" by Jamie McIntyre. This reading material is written from a down-to-earth perspective and it relates to people on a personal level.



One topic covered in McIntyre's e-book is how to purchase property with almost no money down. Furthermore, this book teaches practical steps on how to get yourself on the path to becoming a millionaire.



To some people the reading material found within the pages of Jamie McIntyre's e-book may seem like a bunch of fluff. However, other people who read it are likely to find it to be an inspiration.



This book is often made available for free as an introduction to additional free educational e-courses designed to help you achieve financial freedom. Ideas in the above-mentioned e-book are described as life changing.



Countless other issues of reading material are available right now as well. Many of them are written from the perspective of individuals who have "been there". In other words, experts write them before they had achieved financial stability.



One of the latest books printed pertaining to securing your financial future is "Financial Freedom Party for Women" written by Debra Hadsall. It is intended to related to the way women think.



However, some may wonder why a book like this written especially for women is needed. Likewise, some might find it demeaning, as if though women are a joke.



On the other hand, one reviewer of this book has mentioned that is was a great buy for church groups and women's clubs. Moreover, it has been coined as a basis for discussion and provides as a way for women to manage their lives.



Additional books written for young people provide revolutionary ways to achieve financial freedom. Ideas in books such as "Debt-Free by 30: Practical Advice for the Young, Broke, and Upwardly Mobile" are perfect for people in their early 20s.



It is meant to be a motivator for younger people. The focus of it is to help the 20-something crowd escape the financial plight that most 30-somethings encounter. It is written in an upbeat language that encourages younger people to have a "can do" attitude.



The "Debt free by 30" book received an average of 4.5 stars out of 29 Amazon reviews, with a majority of the reviewers rating it a 5. That in itself shows how effective this book is-at least in the delivery of the content.



Even though most people liked it, one reviewer mentioned one money-saving tip-to get this book from a library. This reviewer only rated the book a 3, because it was filled with too much "common sense". However, this same reviewer did mention that the book is not in the least bit boring.



One claim made by a reader of "Debt Free by 30" indicated that the book did help that person pay off huge debts. However, it is not just the book along that can help young people achieve financial freedom. Ideas are helpful, as they can provide as a motivator.



However, it is how the principles in the "Dept Free by 30" book are applied that matter the most. This is true of any book that teaches how to achieve financial freedom. Ideas for most books regarding the improvement of finances usually come from persons who have "tried it all" and finally found what works.



Keep in mind, however that what may work for one person may not work for someone else. Reading and learning is important to achieving your Hundred-Fold-Life, and that is the beauty of having so many schools of thought regarding financial freedom and success.


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