San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 7, 2010

The 2010 CIBJO (World Jewellery Confederation) Congress was held in Munich, Germany, in mid-February. The overall consensus was that the luxury market is holding its own despite the recession, but CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri said “We are not out of the woods yet, and should not expect a full market recovery before 2011. We should also not forget that we are a luxury product industry, and our merchandise, therefore, is unlikely to ever head the list of consumer priorities.

That doesn’t worry freshwater pearl and gold jewelry wholesaler CathayGems, according to spokesperson Lan Toma. “We have a niche market – consumers who know good value when they see it, and appreciate the uniqueness of our jewelry. We actually had a 15% increase in sales last year, where the jewelry and luxury market as a whole dropped nearly 18%.”

Dr. Cavalieri referenced a study by Bain & Company during his keynote speech, mentioning a rise in purchasing power seen in working women and a younger demographic, as well as the increase in online sales of luxury items.

“We definitely see women buying jewelry for themselves, especially pearls,” commented Lan Toma. “Women love pearls – they are a symbol of power – and today’s working woman is more likely to treat herself instead of sitting around and waiting for a man to treat her.”

The Bain study also touched on the emotional needs of consumers, and how luxury items are used to meet them. “People want to feel good about themselves,” Lan Toma said. “When they have a nice piece of jewelry, or better, a matched set, they look good. When they look good they feel good.”

Freshwater pearls are becoming a big market item as more consumers realize they can have the expensive look without the extra strain on already stretched finances. CathayGems.com has a full line of jewelry to fit every budget, and specializes in customizing pieces to each customer’s satisfaction.

“We believe that jewelry can be both affordable and breathtaking,” Lan Toma concluded. “Women shouldn’t have to compromise, whether they are buying for themselves or receiving a gift from a friend or family member. CathayGems allows them to have those luxuries even when times are hard.”

CathayGems.com is a branch of C.D. Plus, Inc., an established California corporation, which also operates a wholesale pearl division. CathayGems.com provides the marketplace with freshwater pearls and fine pearl jewelry directly from family owned pearl farms offshore China, and operates an in-house manufacturing unit. Its headquarters are in San Diego with offices in China and representatives worldwide. The organization has an impeccable record with the BBB. For more information, log on to http://www.CathayGems.com or call Lan Toma, spokeswoman, at (619) 405-8044.

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(PRWeb UK) May 19, 2010

One of the countrys leading pioneers in Sound Therapy is planning a special event at the University of Chichester so people can get a taste of the life-changing and healing benefits of sound therapy and help mark her academys tenth birthday.

Founder of Soundworks and the British Academy of Sound Therapy Lyz Cooper, from Chichester, is inviting people to experience sound baths, sonic massages and sonic hot chocolate during the course on 5 June which will culminate in a sonic boom using instruments such as Himalayan bowls, crystal bowls, gongs and drums.

Lyz, who is also a tutor and author, said: Most people can relate to a piece of music being relaxing or energising. In a sound therapy treatment we play a combination of ancient and modern instruments to gently relax or stimulate the energy system, rather like an acupuncturist but with sound instead of needles! This technique may sound strange, but the methodology is supported by the latest cutting edge science.

Over the years, many of our clients have made life-changing recoveries from their symptoms. We have worked with individuals with fertility issues, chronic pain, cancer, stress-related illnesses, IBS, ME, tinnitus, mild depression, anxiety, arthritis and so much more. Whether people have a regular tune up or relaxation session, or have a chronic long-term illness, sound could help people to enjoy a better quality of life.

Some of Lyzs students have had amazing results which have included a woman who was suffering with cancer being able to walk around the supermarket for the first time in years and helping a man with a paralysed arm regain mobility.

One in five Britons are now using complementary therapies and alternative medicines, but the benefits of sound are still relatively unknown in this country. In Germany and the US, it is much more widely used. Im now really keen to make as many people as possible aware of the power of sound therapy.

We also need more people around the UK to train as professional sound therapists so we can offer help to people who need it as demand for the service grows, Lyz explained.

The Sonic Boom event takes place on 5 June at the University of Chichester, Bognor Campus. For more information go to http://www.healthysound.com

Lyz is also celebrating winning a national award from the Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine that recognises complementary medicine practitioners for their achievements and for raising the profile of complementary medicine. Soundworks and BAST won the Best Complementary Medicine Company category. http://www.i-c-m.org.uk/news/ICNMAwards

Notes to editors:

Journalists are welcome to attend the event and experience sound therapy. For more information or to request an interview, please contact Suzi Christie on 01435 830031 For a taster go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-cnMyvg8QA&feature=channel

High res image can be downloaded from: http://www.clickintopr.com/editors/articleDetail.asp?pjID=586

About Lyz

Lyz has been working in the complementary health arena since 1981 and has studied many aspects of this field. She has been teaching since 1992 within both mainstream and private adult education. In 2004 she graduated from University with a Certificate in Education (Cert.Ed) and is now taking a Masters Degree in Education – researching the effectiveness of sound on learning ability, social skills and the immune system.

In 1995 she began researching sound therapy and developed an effective technique for improving health and well-being. Her work has produced excellent results and received very positive support in the UK and overseas. Lyz became the first qualified sound practitioner in the UK to be recognised by the Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine (ICNM).

In 2000, Lyz formed the first sound therapy training establishment in the UK to offer aprofessional qualification in sound therapy. She is a consultant to the ICNM and a member of the British General Council of Complementary Practitioners, an organisation formed to represent the complex profession of complementary medicine through elected and appointed representatives.

Lyz gives performances and runs talks, workshops and presentations in the UK and overseas. She has also composed two CD’s – Chakra Balance and Crystal and Stone and performs with her group, Soundscapes, in wonderful locations such as Stonehenge. In June 2006 Soundscapes released their first CD Emergence which has received excellent reviews.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) June 8, 2010

Time Magazine calls Dave Eggar, “An exceptionally accomplished all-around musician… Dave Eggar’s life in music seems an unending crescendo”. The New York Times chimes in, “Eggar’s work is breathtaking … a deliverance from the sedate formality of the typical cello recital.” Amazingly, Dave body of work is consistently greeted with superlatives and rave reviews. It’s a luxury not often enjoyed by an artist who records in diverse genres and performs live in multiple musical categories, seamlessly moving between each, be it Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B, New Age, World or Classical music. His ability to effortlessly blur the lines between any musical style is truly unique. That’s the magic of Dave Eggar.

Dave’s latest CD project, Kingston Morning was recently recorded in Brooklyn, NY; Kingston, Jamaica and Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Released by Domo Music Group (http://www.domo.com), favorite Eggar tracks on the release include Earth’s Paradise (vocals by Jamaican roots reggae legend Luciano); Follow Me to the Sun (vocals by Chuck Palmer); High Atmosphere (vocals by NPR’s Robin & Linda Williams — Prairie Home Companion); Itsbynne Reel and Jacob’s Vision (vocals by Bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley — O Brother Where Art Thou).

And in related news, Dave’s new band, Deoro will hit the road for concert dates abroad and in the US in support of the album.

Dave’s new music will be featured in a Living Room Concert on Echoes (http://www.echoes.org). John Diliberto of Echoes noted, “Dave Eggar is the epitome of the modern cellist. Whether plugged in or acoustic, he can go from Marley to Messiaen and make it all part of his own, highly evocative musical world.” The cellist who has performed with Coldplay as well as Blow Up Hollywood, plays an electric chamber music that travels from Messiaen to Marley. He does it live on Echoes on June 8th. Eggar will perform 3 songs from his new Kingston Morning CD on this show: August Moon, Trojan Horse and Rain In The Face.

Rgearding the new CD, Dave notes, “The new project represents to me a new and extreme brand of high-risk, high-impact classical crossover. Kingston Morning juxtaposes Reggae music and Appalachian music in a look at local culture fighting for a voice in an increasingly global environment.”

Eggar says this project was an especially moving and emotional recording for to make. He adds, “This is a project of ingenuity and improvisation which took many hours of dedicated perseverance to complete. With open minds and open hearts, our lives were forever changed as these unique Reggae and Appalachian collaborations took shape. As we immersed ourselves in these seemingly disparate cultures, amazing similarities in the history and storied cultures emerged. Their individual hopes, dreams and the power of the music eventually seemed to bring the music and people of Jamaica and Virginia ever closer together.”

Dave continues, “My imagination has always been captivated by the music and culture of Jamaica and Appalachia. These journeys to Kingston and Big Stone Gap were truly a life altering experience for me. I am especially proud of the music that has been produced as a result of our efforts.”

A musical prodigy as a child, Dave Eggar began playing the cello and piano at age three. By the age of seven, Dave had performed on Broadway and with the Metropolitan Opera. He debuted at Carnegie Hall at the age of 15. Dave is a graduate of Harvard University and the Julliard School’s Doctoral Program.

Mr. Eggar has appeared worldwide as a solo cellist and pianist. A virtuoso of many musical styles, Dave has performed and recorded with artists in numerous genres including Evanescence, The Who, Michael Brecker, Josh Groban, Coldplay, Beyonce, Pearl Jam, Fall Out Boy, Dave Sanborn, Kathleen Battle, Ray Lamontagne, Roberta Flack, The Spin Doctors, Dianne Reeves, Brandy, Carly Simon, Phil Ramone, Hannah Montana, Duncan Sheik, Sinead O’Connor, Bon Jovi, Manhattan Transfer, Corinne Bailey Ray and many more.

His list of awards and accomplishments includes accolades from Time Magazine, ASCAP, the National Endowment for the Arts, Sony Records Elevated Standards Award in classical music, the Geraldine Dodge & Leonard Bernstein Foundations, and at 15 was the youngest winner in the history of the Artists International Competition.

Dave’s mission to “not just cross over, but to cross through” multiple genres of music is apparent in all of his releases. Whether it’s classical, reggae, bluegrass, jazz, pop, or world music, Eggar finds a common voice within his musical vocabulary and introduces it with his own unique imaginative vision.

About Deoro: Featuring the talents of Chuck Palmer and Manuel Quintero, The Dave Eggar band has appeared at Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall, Walter Reade Theatre, Harmony Atrium, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, St Louis Center for the Contemporary Arts, Walker Center for the Arts Peter Britt Festival, Shinjuku Park Tower Hall Tokyo and Herbst Theater.

Chuck Palmer:

Drummer, percussionist, programmer, producer, and song writer Chuck Palmer began playing the drums at age 12.

His early playing took shape in local indie rock bands (Earwig) and high school jazz fusion projects, as he quickly developed a reputation among the diverse and talented music scene in Columbus, Ohio.

In 1997 Chuck received a BM in Jazz Studies from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio where he studied under Bob Breithaupt (past president and a member of the Board of Directors of the Percussive Arts Society).

He performed over 1,000 concerts over a 4-year period (1996 – 2000) with the Columbus, Ohio based group Arnett Howard’s Creole Funk Band.

Chuck moved to NYC in 2000 where he has performed, produced and recorded with artists including: David Eggar (Evanescence, Michael Brecker, The Who, Sheryl Crow); Dr. Ralph Stanley (bluegrass legend, O’ Brother Where Art Thou); Luicano (reggae superstar); Lucia Micarelli (Josh Groban, Jethro Tull); Sly Dunbar (Black Uhuru, Sly and Robbie); Gil Goldstein (Miles Davis, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, David Sanborn); Robin and Linda Williams (NPR Prairie Home Companion); Jay Newland (Norah Jones); Everett Bradley (Bon Jovi, Hall and Oats); Itaal Shur (Maxwell, Santana); Tony Scherr (Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Norah Jones); Heather Holley (Christina Aguilera); Amy Lee (Evanescence); Holly Brook (Fort Minor); RJD2; The Villa-Lobos Brothers (Dan Zanes); Sasha Lazard; Rachael Sage; Katie Costello; and Lucy Woodward.

Chuck recently finished Kingston Morning, the latest project from Dave Eggar. Included in his credits on this album: co-producer (along with Dave Eggar and Jay Newland), drummer/percussionist, programmer, song writer, vocalist (Follow Me To The Sun), engineer, and mixer.

Manuel Quintero:

Manuel Quintero began his musical training at Capital University, where his participation with jazz ensembles included performances with guest artists Ney Rosauro, Bobby Sanabria, and Maria Schneider. After private studies with Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s principal bassist, Mark Morton, he won positions with Central Ohio Symphony, Welsh Hills Symphony, and substituted with Opera Columbus.

In 2008, Manuel completed graduate studies at UCLA, where he studied double bass with Los Angeles Philharmonic principal bassist, Christopher Hanulik, orchestral studies with Neal Stulberg, and chamber music with Antonio Lysy. His role as principal bass of UCLA Philharmonic led to performance opportunities with American Youth Symphony, and guest artists Shardad Rohani, David Benoit, and Alan Silvestri.

Manuel is currently principal bass of the Golden State Pops Orchestra, whose guest artists have included many of LA’s important film and TV composers, including Chris Young, John Ottman, and Michael Giacchino. He currently substitutes with several Los Angeles area orchestras and jazz groups, and performs regularly with singers and songwriters in the pop music scene.c.com

Media contact for Domo Records – Craig Melone at 310-341-3201

And go to http://www.domo.com for more information on the new album release

Follow Dave Eggar online at:

http://www.daveeggarmusic.com, http://www.myspace.com/daveeggar, http://www.facebook.com/daveeggar

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2010

The Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, the annual gathering of music and media professionals, has announced its initial lineup of speakers. This years conference takes place on August 19 and 20, 2010 in San Francisco.

Jac Holzman will be a featured speaker at Bandwidth 2010. Mr. Holzman was the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Creative Head of Elektra Records (1950) and Nonesuch Records (1964), and he was instrumental in the careers of The Doors, Bread, Love, Carly Simon, Harry Chapin, Iggy & The Stooges, Queen and numerous others. 2010 marks the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Elektra Records.

Mr. Holzman has long been on the cutting edge of emerging technologies within the entertainment industry. In 1973, he became Senior Vice-President of Warner Communications Inc. and the company’s Chief Technologist. Mr. Holzman went on to also serve as director of Pioneer Electronics, Japan and as Senior Consultant to Pioneer, contributed to Pioneer’s early adoption and successful implementation of both Compact Disc (CD) and LaserDisc technology, and led the team that launched CD for the Warner Music Group.

Currently, Jac Holzman is back full time at Warner Music Group immersing himself in a wide range of Digital Music Initiatives, and serving as Senior Advisor to WMG Chairman, Edgar Bronfman Jr. In 2007, Mr. Holzman was honored with the MOJO Medal, awarded by MOJO, Britains leading rock magazine and in 2008 he received a Trustees Grammy for lifetime achievement from the National Academy of Recording Art and Sciences.

Other speakers announced to be part of Bandwidth 2010 include:

Zeeshan Zaidi, Chief Operating Officer, LimeWire — Mr. Zaidi has spent more than a decade the in entertainment and digital media industries, in both creative and business capacities. Mr. Zaidi has held various roles at Sony BMG and also helped develop the careers of artists such as Avril Lavigne, Usher, Santana, OutKast, Pink, Dido, Sarah McLachlan and many others while heading up Arista Records online marketing department.
Larry Weintraub, CEO and co-founder, Fanscape– Larry Weintraub is the CEO and co-founder of Fanscape, the leading Social Media Marketing Agency with twelve years of experience helping clients reach and activate consumers to foster targeted and engaging marketing through online and emerging media. Mr. Weintraub has 20-plus years of marketing and branding experience and prior to co-founding Fanscape in 1998, he expanded the careers of multi-platinum musicians in positions such as Vice President of Artist Development and Artist Relations at A&M Records.
Kelli Richards, President & CEO, The All Access Group — Kelli Richards is a senior level business consultant, coach, mentor and thought leader as an executive in digital music and entertainment for over two decades. Prior to launching her company, The All Access Group, she launched and ran music and entertainment initiatives during her 10-year tenure at Apple.
Adam Farrell, Head of Marketing, Beggars Group — Adam Farrell oversees the marketing for Beggars Group, which includes indie labels 4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade and XL Recordings. He is fortunate enough to work with some of his favorite artists including Sigur R

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Houston (Vocus) July 1, 2010

Green Mountain Energy Company, the nations leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy, and smart center Sugar Land and smart center Houston North, are teaming up to get smart and go green. The companies are sponsoring a Sweepstakes to give away a 2010 smart fortwo Passion Coupe (equipped with the manufacturers standard base model package and limited warranty) that has an approximate retail value of $ 14,690.00 before taxes, title and license, to a qualifying Texas resident.

Texas residents can now enter the Get Smart, Go Green! Sweepstakes to win the most fuel efficient gasoline-powered vehicle on the road today. The Sweepstakes begins today, July 1, and will last over four months, concluding on November 14, 2010. The Sweepstakes is open to Texas residents 18 years of age and older. Participants are invited to fill out an entry form online at http://www.greenmountain.com/smartcar, or in person when visiting the Green Mountain booth at various events around metropolitan Houston, such as the Red, Hot and Blue Festival, Houston International Jazz Festival, Fall Home and Garden Show, Katy Rice Harvest Festival, and Houston Earth Expo. (Editors Note: See list of events at end of document.)

We are thrilled to partner with a company that offers one of the most fuel efficient cars on the U.S. roads today, said Paul Markovich, president, Residential Services, Green Mountain Energy Company. Through this promotion, we hope to educate Houston residents that they can make smart choices both inside and outside the home to help make a difference for the environment.

Green Mountain Energy Company is a perfect fit with smart as both our customers are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact, said James Sparks, brand manager of smart center Sugar Land. smart buyers purchase the car to make a statement, and we are pleased to provide a great opportunity for someone to win this fun, stylish and environmentally-friendly car.

The smart fortwo, engineered by Mercedes-Benz, is a preferred vehicle solution for American consumers in this cost-conscious, environmentally responsible society. It is the most fuel efficient, non-hybrid vehicle in the U.S., according to the 2010 EPA Fuel Economy Guide, achieving an average of 41 miles per gallon on the highway. The smart fortwo also is certified by the EPA as a Smartway vehicle, which indicates good environmental performance, placing it among the greenest vehicles on the market. While the smart fortwo has a small exterior footprintjust 8.8 feet long it has a large amount of head and legroom, more than many small sedans. It has exceptional safety ratings, and a full 95 percent of the smart cars parts are recyclable.

Visit http://www.greenmountain.com/smartcar to view the 2010 Get Smart, Go Green! Sweepstakes Official Rules:

No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
One entry per household permitted from all methods of entry combined.
All entrants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and residents of the state of Texas.
The prize winner will be notified by Green Mountain on or before December 1, 2010.

There are two available methods for qualifying entrants to register for the 2010 Get Smart, Go Green! Sweepstakes:

1) In-person at the Green Mountain booth at certain local events and retail outlets in the Houston metropolitan area (list is below).

2) Online at http://www.greenmountain.com/smartcar.

The prize winner will be selected by a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. The random drawing will be conducted on or before December 1, 2010. This is the second Get Smart, Go Green! Sweepstakes sponsored by Green Mountain. The company sponsored a similar promotion with smart center Dallas and smart center Fort Worth in 2009.

smart fortwos attributes:

One of the most economical cars on the road today
Fuel efficient with 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway
Meets or exceeds all federal government crash test standards
Extremely safe with Advanced crash avoidance and crash protection systems

smart fortwo passion coupe standard base model package includes:

Panorama roof, alloy wheels
Air conditioning with climate control
3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with gear shift paddles
Power windows, AM/FM radio with a single CD player

Green Mountain Events in Houston:

Following are some of the events in the Houston metropolitan area that Green Mountain plans to attend and have entry forms.

Red, Hot and Blue Festival, The Woodlands, July 4

Bridal Extravaganza, Houston, July 10-11

The Great Texas Mosquito Festival, Clute, July 29

Houston International Jazz Festival, Houston, Aug. 7-8

Houston Wedding Showcase, Houston, Aug. 28

Fall Home and Garden Show, The Woodlands, Aug. 28-29

Houston Hot Sauce Festival, Houston, Sept. 18-19

Home and Garden Market, Houston, Sept. 18-19

Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair, Fredericksburg, Sept. 24-26

Fort Bend County Fair, Rosenberg, Sept. 24-26

Houston Wine Fest, Houston, Sept. 25-26

Pasadena Rodeo, Pasadena, Oct. 1-3, 4-9

Katy Rice Harvest Festival, Katy, Oct. 9-10

Festa Italian, Houston, Oct. 15-17

Brazoria County Fair, Angleton, Oct. 15-17, 18-23

Kids Fish Fest, Pearland, Nov. 13

Houston Earth Expo, Houston, Nov. 20-21

About the smart fortwo

The smart fortwo is a brand of and is manufactured by Daimler AG. This technologically advanced vehicle achieves an estimated 41 mpg on the highway* and is an ultra-low emissions vehicle, as certified by the State of California Air Resources Board. The vehicle is 8.8 feet long, 5.1 feet tall and 5.1 feet wide and comes equipped with many functional and safety features found in most luxury models. Smart fortwos are currently sold in 40 other countries, and more than one million smart fortwos have been sold since 1998. The smart fortwo is available in five trim levels ranging in price from $ 11,990** to $ 20,990**.

*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; http://www.fueleconomy.gov

**Excludes tax, title, license, registration fees, destination charges, options and other dealer fees.

About Green Mountain Energy Company

Green Mountain, the nations leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions, was founded in 1997 to change the way power is made. The company is the longest serving green power marketer in the U.S. and in 2009 was ranked the Highest in Business Customer Satisfaction with Retail Electric Service by J.D. Power and Associates1. Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of clean electricity products from renewable sources, such as wind, as well as a variety of carbon offset products. Green Mountain customers have collectively helped avoid over 11.3 billion pounds of CO2 emissions. For more information, visit GreenMountain.com.

1Green Mountain Energy Company received the highest numerical score among business electric service retailers in Texas in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Texas Business Retail Electric Provider Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on responses from 2,231 businesses measuring 7 retailers and measures opinions of businesses with their electric service provider. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed May-June and September-October 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

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Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2010

By Neil Waterhouse. What a changing market place we live in! Ten years ago whoever would have thought I could be sitting

here in a Hotel coffee lounge typing this post on on a notebook computer while receiving emails from eBay

all over the world and all without any Cables!

With over 0ne Billion Computer users worldwide, there has never been a time to make money online. From this coffee shop I can buy and sell virtually anything ALL OVER THE PLANET not just on Ebay but many other online sites including your own website.

Never, ever have we had such an opportunity to work from home.

The biggest question everybody asks me is what can I sell on Ebay?

My answer comes in multiple parts. These days we have a seperate lab with multiple servers cruching the web 24/7 to find products for us then we source them mostly from Asian countries however you can start much simpler with the following strateg. We tested this strategy many times and it works.

Firstly, like everything I teach, start to make money in YOUR niche.

Ask yourself what your niche is. What I mean by niche is simply this: we are knowledgeable about certain

subjects simply because we are passionate about them. Examples: Gardening (gardening equipment),

Music (CDs, Hifi equipment etc), Fitness (Fitness products etc). The secret here is find your niche and

start buying and selling products in your own specific niche. What magazines do you read? What is your job and past jobs?

You can expand you niche later.

How many times have you heard the saying, This is so expensive in this country. Well guess what – just

buy that product on eBay from that other country and sell it in your country.

Where to buy Ebay products

The most profitable way to way to make money is to import direct from manufactures however have a look at online Auction Houses in your country. The sneaky easy way to find these sites is to see which website everybody else is going to.

To do this, go to http://www.alexa.com and download the free Alexa toolbar. This is an extraordinary addition to

your web browser. No matter which web site you go to, it will show you where everybody else has been

beforehand. All you need to do is find one auction site and then follow the trail to find others. I have

found some amazing sources of cheap products this way.

A good source for products when you are starting out is from the Saturday morning garage sales. In

some countries these are called car boot sales. I recently went to three of these on one Saturday morning

for research and here are my results.

Sewing Machine, cost $ 30 and sold it on Ebay for $ 141

Video Camera, cost $ 150 and sold it for $ 260

Wooden Puppet, cost $ 2 and it sold for $ 27

Saxophone, cost $ 10 Sold and sold it for $ 280

Small Hifi System, cost $ 40 amd sold it for $ 118

Sewing Machine, cost $ 20 and sold it for $ 127

Compact 35mm camera, cost $ 25 and sold it fpr $ 291

Total profit $ 706

So, after three garage sales, a profit of $ 706.

Before venturing into importing, another place to buy products from is to buy BADLY MARKETED products from places like Ebay or the

paper, and especially products with the wrong spelling, i.e. LABTOP instead of LAPTOP.

I recently purchased an Aluminium boat which was missing the word “boat” from the advertisment and the auction finished at 1:30am!!

These mistakes cost the seller dearly however make for bargains for the astute buyer.

These days we buy direct from manufactures in China, Hong Kong Korea and Japan. The most ecomical method to do this is to buy at least 1 cubic metre of goods and send them via sea. Only get into overseas importing

once you have gained the experience using the above strategies and start small. You can find many products in China and Hong Kong at .com

A fantastic way to start which I think every beginner should do is to sell items in your house which you do not use any more. It is also very good feng shui to eliminate clutter in your house. If your house is completely bare and there is nothing you

no longer use, be creative and ask around to find something you can sell. All you need is a couple

of dollars to start and then turn it into $ 10 then $ 100 etc.

You know the saying You can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink! That is how it feels to

me sometimes. Many people say to me Neil, you have this great lifestyle, what can I do to make the

money you have and all the free time you have? When I tell them to build their own Internet Business, 9

out 10 will NOT do anything about it. Sometimes I wonder what people would need to hear before they

finally do something.

It would appear you can sell something for more money on eBay than you can in the paper. One of our client buys cheap cars from the newspaper and then re-sells them straight away on eBay and makes a nice profit.

The great thing about eBay is it has a much bigger audience than any newspaper so products tend to sell

for more.

Marketing is everything, not just for eBay but for everything in life, even getting a partner!

Profit from others lack of marketing skills. Marketing sells, the profit difference between a good ad and a

bad one can be massive.

If you want to learn to be a good marketeer, just model on others – it is that simple. Problem is most

peoples ego gets in their way.

Buying products.

Dont get into a bidding war! Whenever I buy houses, I stand at the front right corner so I see the

auctioneer and the buyers. I never get involved in the bidding war, rather wait until the hammer is just

about to fall and just before the hammer hits the block I make hopefully my first and last killer bid!

The advantage of this is there is no point in getting into a bidding war with everybody. The only person

who wins out of this is the seller! Wait till the very end of the eBay auction before you place your bid. I do

it in the last ONE minute!

Selling Products

Obviously the reverse. Advertise your product for as long as possible. In eBays case, 10 days and set

your start price as low as possible. I start most of my products at 99 cents. The advantage of this is you

collect loads of people not only bidding and watching, but they also start getting emotionally attached to

your product. Although we like to think we only buy out of logic, reality is we buy from emotion. If we all

bought cars through logic, we would all be driving old Volvos!

Please let me know how you go or if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Neil Waterhouse

http://www.neilwaterhouse.com

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 21, 2010

Pop musics next siren of seduction and sound; Diosa Stevenson will turn it up for Havana Club with her debut launch and live performance; CLUB DIOSA on July 22nd at 3112 Piedmont Rd. in Buckhead, GA. After months of metamorphosis and supreme preparation, Felicia Stevenson, aka Diosa, is ready to spread her wings and show the world what popular music has been missing, and perhaps prove why Stevenson deserves her claim among the best in the game. The irrefutable Latina/Americana beauty with the smooth sultry voice and infectious rhythms will captivate and transcend all barriers.

The petite powerhouse exudes electrifying elegance and undeniable talent that will captivate any audience. Presented by Icon Music Group, owned by Barry Zaklad and Teddy Alexander Bishop, featuring the Club Diosa band, DJ Nica, DJ Shane V and Club Diosa dancers choreographed by acclaimed choreographer CiCi Kelley, Diosa Stevenson will formally launch her sizzling new singles, rising dance club favorite; DJ Turn It Up along with smoking tracks; Paramedic, the bossy joint My Way and all too sweet Sugar Rush off her upcoming album Club Diosa, by producer Teddy Bishop.

Opening the Club Diosa set is TAOS aka the architect of sound; debuting singles off his new CD Breaking Ground also orchestrated by Teddy Alexander Bishop. Doors open at 9pm, with live performance at midnight, experience Club Diosa.

To learn more about Diosa visit: http://www.myspace.com/diosastevens. Follow @clubdiosa on Twitter. To secure Media Credentials, contact celebrity publicist TREA DAVENPORT, at: (678) 523-3088 or email: treadayPR@gmail.com or Direct Message @treadavenport on Twitter.

Diosa: The Goddess

Born in the blue collar back drop of Grand Rapids, Michigan and reared in the rays of sunshine and southern charm of Columbia, South Carolina, the vibrant and voracious Diosa Stevenson was perhaps blessed with tenacity and worldly persona from her Mexican mother and the musical moxie of her father [of African descent], who was a lead vocalist and guitar player in a local band.

Before the metamorphosis of DIOSA, the petite-yet-persuasive dynamo was known simply as; Felicia Stevenson, a small town girl with big city aspirations and stars in her eyes.

Felicia began acting, singing and dancing lessons at 7 years old. At the age of 8 she landed a place in a child singing group where their rigorous rehearsals and talent led to a number of local gigs. In the late 90′s, Diosa Stevenson started doing her own shows and bigger venues, opening for artists including T.I., Lil’ Wayne and Lloyd. The rising star enjoyed the unrelenting support of her close knit small family which consisted of her mom, dad and younger brother.

The young sirens strides and musical achievements became darkly shadowed by the painful loss of her beloved mother when she was only 15. Despite her fathers best efforts, the family was broken. She and her little brother had to be moved into separate homes, Felicia lived place to place and switched schools more times than she can count.

Destiny would soon reveal the dawn for Felicia when she was selectively chosen to attend the prestigious Governor School of Performing Arts High School; that rewards each of its students $ 20,000 dollars a year and housing. There she studied theater, and receive intensive training in acting, singing, voice diction, tap dance and ballet. This seclusion from her family woes allowed Felicia to become focused on honing and identifying her crafts. She also proved to be an excellent student academically; scoring a 3.8 GPA and graduating top 5% in her class.

In her spare time while in still in high school, the independent spirit entered [and won], a number of talent competitions and began building relationships with local musicians and expanded her production chops with the creation of her very own music studio which she operated out of her own apartment to earn extra cash.

While traveling to Atlanta, Georgia to buy a car a couple years ago, Felicia had a chance encounter with her current manager; Barry Zaklad, who happened to be close friends with super platinum producer, Teddy Alexander Bishopthe rest is, as they say; HER-STORY!

With the support of Zaklad, the fearless Scorpion made the bold decision to relocate her heart, soul, sofa and college credits to Atlanta where she emerged her self in the transition from southern belle Felicia Stevenson to international pop diva; DIOSA Stevenson [Spanish for Goddess]!

Even in the midst of a flurry of life changes and challenges, the Oxford Scholar ultimately obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Oglethorpe University in 2010.

With educational goals checked off her long list of things-to-do and the aid of TEAM DIOSA, comprised of a dedicated collective of the countrys premiere star makers; Diosas live performance, seductive new music and hot sugar persona is poised to give listeners an undeniable SUGAR RUSH!

TEAM DIOSA

Teddy Bishop: The Producer

Platinum super producer and musical visionary Teddy Bishop lent his sought after Midas touch to the Club Diosa project after witnessing the stunning entertainer in action. No stranger to amazing talent, Bishop felt compelled to lend his support and expertise in the making of what he references as; The next big thing in Popular Culture. According to Bishop, It was quite evident that Diosa is an artist that I could not sleep on. After working with illustrious artists such as Letoya Luckett, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston and Aaliyah and delivering hits such as Torn [Luckett], Just Be a Man About It [Braxton] and I Miss You [Aaliyah], its safe to say Teddys Bishops eyes and ears for talent can be trusted.

Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with a lot of talent in the music industry, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Usher, Aaliyah, Latoya Luckett, Mariah Carey, and many others. My dream always was, and still today is to create a superstar that stays in the game for a very long time. I believe that I have found that type of artist in Diosa”.

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 26, 2010

Keyboardist/Composer David Mauk marks the release of his new album Ground Swell by giving fans the opportunity to download selected tracks for free. For a limited time only fans can receive 6 Tracks from Davids first CD 12 Months absolutely free by signing up for The Official David Mauk Newsletter. Besides receiving free music, members will have the opportunity to take advantage of additional new music downloads, Davids Blogs and news, fan club merchandise specials, pre-show announcements, videos, exclusive newsletter-only contests and more.

“Ground Swell”, Davids second album contains 14 songs based on the art of his favorite painter, 20th Century American artist, Edward Hopper. The CD combo-package also includes a DVD containing 5 music videos created using black and white public domain footage from the same time period that Hopper was capturing America in his paintings.

David Mauk is a composer/performer from Ohio now living in Las Vegas, composing by day and working at night as a Vegas musician. David is no stranger to composing music on a grand scale. He has composed and performed the background music for the international “Tutankhamen & The Golden Age of the Pharaohs, “Cleopatra – The Search For The Last Queen of Egypt” and “Real Pirates” museum exhibits. His music has been heard by over 10 million people in several venues around the globe including The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art, The Field Museum in Chicago, The Discovery Times Square Exposition in New York City, The O2 in London, England, and the Kunst Historisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. His King Tut music has also been heard on CNN. Current museum events include the King Tut Exhibition now open in New York City and Denver. The King Tut audio tour features David’s music with a voice-over by Harrison Ford and Omar Sharif. The newest exhibit, “Cleopatra-The Search For The Last Queen Of Egypt” opened to rave reviews and can be seen at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA through January 2011.

David’s first album of ambient music “12 Months” on Thera Records was nominated for “Best Electronic Album” and “Best New Artist” at the Zone Music Reporter awards.

To receive your Free Music, just go to http://www.DavidMauk.com and sign up for David’s newsletter and well send you a special redemption code to download your music free of charge.

Ground Swell CD Track Listing

1. Dawn In Pennsylvania

2. Summertime

3. Ground Swell

4. Chop Suey

5. Second Story Sunlight

6. Western Motel

7. Chair Car

8. Queensborough Bridge

9. Seawatchers

10. Cape Cod Evening

11. New York Movie

12. Railroad Sunset

13. Gas

14. Drug Store

DVD – Music Videos Track Listing

1. Dawn In Pennsylvania

2. Summertime

3. New York Movie

4. Queensborough Bridge

5. Chop Suey

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Corona, CA (PRWEB) August 12, 2010

Classic auto repair manual e-commerce site, CDManuals.net, announced a new affiliate program today. The program will allow qualified car and truck enthusiast websites to promote the popular service manuals to their audiences in exchange for a percentage of the profits.

The repair manuals, which are sold via instant download or as CDs, are available for many classic American cars and trucks from the 1920s through the 1980s at a retail price of $ 29.99.

Affiliates, who are provided with links, banners, and other promotional materials, will receive $ 5 for each manual sold with no cap on earnings.

I expect this new program to be a great new source of revenue for auto enthusiast websites and a big help to classic car owners in need of good information on how to repair their vehicle stated Jack Hanley, founder of CDManuals.net.

Interested website owners can learn more and sign up for the program at http://www.cdmanuals.net/affiliate-program.php.

About CDManuals.net

CDManuals.net (http://www.CDManuals.net/) sells authentic factory classic car and truck repair manuals to auto enthusiasts around the United States. The manuals, many of them no longer in print, are available via instant download or by CD.

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Arlington, TX (PRWEB) September 21, 2010

Direct Hitt/Twin Records is pleased to announce the release of the new Rob Hewz CD and video, Life After “the 9-5″ available immediately at CD Baby and I tunes. The video will be included with the CD disc but is available for immediate viewing at Youtube.com and http://www.RobHewz.com. The video is based on Robs signature tune Why Cant We Just Get Along. The nine-song music collection includes a previously unreleased song entitled Rock it Baby. Physical CDs are scheduled for release in early 2011 and will be available at brick and mortar music outlets for those who still desire packaged products.

Hewz actually released a CD in 2003 which received spins both via radio and club play. But at the time, with his primary focus on his day job, he had no time to concentrate on promoting his music. When asked why he has decided to follow his musical pursuits at this time, the artist had this to say:

“I must confess that I have been given signs that the public is very interested in my music. As a DJ, Ive seen the positive response that my music gets and Ive received great reports from other DJs as well. DJs, Promoters, and other individuals have also requested performances in their areas. While all thats great, you still have to deal with day-to-day life. It’s not that I wanted to disappoint my fans, but I felt that it wasn’t the right time to push in that direction. Now is the right time.”

Rob actually started performing at the age of 9 and by the age of 17, he had played for audiences in clubs and had made his first professional recording.

Rob met his all time favorite band when he was 19 and was immediately offered a production deal after one of the three main band members heard the 3 song demo that he and fellow band members produced.

In the past, Hewz has been offered cars or other material objects to entice him to sign a recording contract, but once he stated that he was more interested in being paid for his music sales and that he wanted proper promotional support for his music, the contracts were never drawn up.

Rob conveyed that his belief is that everything works out for the best with patience. He recalled horror stories surrounding artists who hastily jumped into bad deals and often times were never able to recover. He shared that these types of circumstances, coupled with his expanded knowledge gathered over the course of more than 20 years, have made him willing and ready to take control of his own music career for himself and his fans.

Besides working a day job, Rob and his wife, Joy, owned and operated a DJ and Video production service. From those businesses, they learned to conduct and produce event videos. That combined experience led to the production of Rob’s first music video.

Before this interview, a recent search for “Rob Hewz” yielded a link to an overseas web site that featured Robs new video. The site is http://www.Tudou.com. This site happens to be the largest video website in the Republic of China. What stood out was the fact that, seamlessly configured alongside major artists from all over the world, Rob Hewz was found as the only artist featured on the music channel who was not represented by major backing. When asked about this accomplishment, this is what Rob had to say:

The thing that really excited me was that out of all of the American artists that I saw on the music video channels which featured Ne-Yo, Tailor Swift, R Kelly, Usher, Trey Songz, Little Jon and others, I was the only one who was virtually unknown from the United States. That means a lot to me since this was an unsolicited addition into a very well known group of artists. Our video was produced on a budget of virtually zero dollars, but is being viewed in the same light as videos from major records labels.

Rob didn’t know, at the time, that his management career was coming to an end. But in retrospect, he said he now realizes that the closer he came to being terminated, the more calls he started receiving concerning his music.

Rob further stated that it would have been very hard for him, or probably anyone else to just quit a steady job in pursuit of a new career considering, that most individuals simply find it easier to go with the flow of everyday life. A huge component of that day-to-day life is obviously the draw of a bi-weekly paycheck. Due to the current economic down turn, however; a significant number of Americans have been released from the bind of the daily grind. For Rob the question is, will people do something for themselves in this time, or will they return to their previous situation? For him, the answer is – not this time.

Rob acknowledged that there will be challenges and difficulties at every stage of life, regardless of how much money he has or how many people may come to know his name, but says that he has chosen to try his best to enjoy each day and remain faithful and humble. The main thing that he says that he would like to do is to encourage others to always remember to plant a little something for themselves along the way.

Rob’s music and video can be heard and seen on his web site at http://www.RobHewz.com.

Become a fan of Rob Hewz on his Facebook page.

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