A good listing agent really serves 3 purposes. They market and advocate, they organize and schedule and finally they negotiate and protect. In general, a listing agent really earns their money. In fact, I have always felt it is much more work to list than to sell. But, for most professionals it is good to have a balance of listings and buying clientele.

So when you list your property with an agent what marketing services can you expect? Well, the listing agent should get the property photographed and posted on the Multiple Listing Service quickly. A sign is still a very useful tool and should be posted within days. Newspaper and real estate publications take more time to arrange with print schedules. But, your agent should have made arrangements for at least one printed ad. On South Padre, an agencies web presence is a crucial sales tool as most of our buyers are distance purchasers. A posting and description on their website should be achieved quickly for maximum response. Other sites like Realtor.com are available to those agents with realtor designations and make powerful sales tools.

Once the word is out on your property the agent takes on a new role. They must arrange for showings with clients who have inquired about a listing and allow other agents access. This is easily achieved with a lockbox but, more of a challenge for owners who live in the home or have pets, or renters, etc. The agent must also obtain answers to questions and know every little detail so that it can be rapidly conveyed to interested parties or other agents. It is the listing agents responsibility to gather accurate facts should an unusual question arise.

Once a contract comes in the listing agent is responsible for mediation and fair play between parties. There is a protocol that is to be followed when multiple offers are made to ensure that all involved are fairly represented. The listing agent must make an unbiased presentation of all contracts for the owner to choose from. When a contract is being negotiated, the listing agent is the advocate for the owner. They must be trusted to handle conflicts and make requests with the sellers interests in mind. Agents who lose their temper, act slowly or are unpleasant to their fellow agents will only bring disagreement and stress to a deal. Deals are saved or lost by the agents ability to mediate and problem solve. When a contract is negotiated and in title the agent still continues to work. They must supply information like the sellers disclosure, survey, and condo declarations within a timely fashion. Then they must work closely with the title company to ensure that all aspects of the deal are progressing. It is not unusual to find a listing agent struggling to obtain a lost survey, provide comps for appraisers, or diligently following up with a slow financing institution.

A good listing agent is a powerful ally that can make selling your property a lot less stressful. Take your time in choosing one that offers the best services and makes you comfortable. You may be spending a lot of phone time together and must trust them with your property.

Wendy Hauschildt
http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/what-to-expect-from-your-listing-agent-127659.html

I lose my temper when I'm stressful. Most of the time, I feel I'm busy and I feel that people are wasting my time.

I lose my temper a lot especially when im annoyed about something and it is kind of a problem.

You can't keep your feelings bottled up, but at times you can release it. Just try not to do it constantly towards others.

There is probably a med or something to reduce temper or something, im not sure lol. I need it!

You know its coming; it happens every month without fail. And what happens depends on the girl. It could be crying, fits of anger, yelling, pizza consumption or chocolate obsession. Regardless, you’ll have to agree that it is in your best interest to keep your head down, figure it out and take it like a man. PMS (Pre Menstrual Syndrome)- inflicted women have been given license to run amok, and survival should be your main goal. There are ways to make it easier on the both of you — the focus needs to be on reducing her irritation and discomfort.

Don’t point out her PMS symptoms

Women can be touchy about being labelled as a raving lunatic for a few days a month, and very few will admit that they’re affected. If you notice her behavior getting out of control and you feel the need to mention it, just don’t blame the PMS. Assuming that her behavior is strictly due to her raging hormones, it will discount the possibility that her feelings are valid, and will therefore only make her angrier. You might consider yourself to be a pretty funny guy, and some women do provide plenty of fodder for entertaining comments when under the influence of PMS. Save the commentary for your buddies, well out of earshot of the lady in question. The last thing you should ever do is make jokes about her symptoms, whether its acne, an attitude reminiscent of Adolf Hitler, or eating binges. It’s best to pretend like nothing is any different than usual.

Don’t drop any surprises

Your girlfriend is bound to be a bit moody at the very least, and possibly depressed or anxious, so the last thing you want do is spring any kind of surprise on her. This can include any big news that can wait for a better time when she can give it her full attention with a sane mind and without the impact of her period. In fact, you better expand the big-news category to include any questions or problems that would require her to make grand decisions.

Obviously, small gifts and simple treats don’t fall into the particular category of surprises that need to be avoided; a thoughtful bouquet of flowers or her favourite meal will make an even bigger impression than usual if she already feels a bit emotional.

What you should be more concerned with is those surprises that can’t automatically be taken positively. For example, while you may have had many conversations about how to decorate the spare room and have thrown around some ideas, you may not want to go ahead and surprise her with a full-blown renovation or impromptu decoration if there’s any possibility that it isn’t exactly what she imagined. Likewise, big purchases that she should be included in, like that brand new 57″ plasma TV, might be a bit more than she can handle right now, and her temper might win out over your sincere gesture. It’s best to discuss things with her in advance during the best of times, so don’t skip that step when she’s even more likely to overreact.

Reduce social activities

Feeling bloated, sore and uncomfortable doesn’t make for an enchanting evening, so don’t be surprised if your lady doesn’t live up to her usual social butterfly standards around this time of the month. It’s always a good idea to check with her before confirming social plans that include her, and it’s even more vital when her body and hormones have a mind of their own.

Subhash
http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/is-it-that-time-of-the-month-for-her-164519.html

Parenting in the modern age can be a particularly daunting task. We are constantly being told that smacking a child is not appropriate and that punishment in general is not effective parenting. However, punishment and consequences are not necessarily the same and is definitely a positive way of disciplining your children. A proper form of discipline teaches the child to become a responsible adult with self-discipline and consideration for other people.

Consequences, when used correctly, encourage good behaviour and help to keep the lines of communication open between parent and child. However, it is not enough to use negative consequences solely in teaching children to behave appropriately as this only teaches them what not to do rather than teaching them more appropriate behaviours. It is also necessary to use positive consequences for good behaviour as well as being open and honest with your children as to what you expect of them.

When you focus on the good behaviours and praise the children for these behaviours, the bad behaviours generally decrease and negative consequences are needed less often. Remember that consequences are only there to apply boundaries and reinforce rules when verbal reminders haven’t worked.

It is important to think carefully about the type of negative consequences used for bad behaviour as overuse or inconsistency can render them ineffective.

There are three types of consequences and these will each be explained in the following paragraphs. The three types are natural consequences, logical consequences, and loss of privileges. Each of these can be used as required, depending on the behaviours displayed by the child.

Natural consequences can teach your child lessons without your intervention. However, these can be either good or bad. An appropriate natural consequence may be where a child refuses to eat a meal. The child will then feel hungry and will learn quickly that refusing to eat is not appropriate and leads to personal discomfort.

In a bad sense however, the consequence of behaviour may lead to injury in which case it is important for the parent to intervene in order to protect the child. Also, natural consequences can actually reward bad behaviour. For instance, a bully is rewarded when the victim gives in to demands.

A logical consequence is one that is in relation to the behaviour displayed. An example of this would be where the child throws food or drink on the wall or floor in temper. When the behaviour has subsided, the child would then be expected to clean up the mess. This form of consequence gets the child to think about what they have done and the consequence of their actions. These consequences are fairer as they are relevant to the particular behaviour.

Loss of privilege may be used as a negative consequence for some behaviours such as swearing and aggressive behaviour and may range from losing the privilege of watching a television program to not being taken on an outing.

The use of time-out is appropriate when the child is being particularly difficult or where both parent and child are feeling angry and need a short break to calm down in order to address the situation more appropriately.

Although negative consequences are an important tool for parenting, it is important to be aware that encouragement for good behaviour will lead to less need for these consequences. To bring about this situation, children need to understand exactly what is expected of them. Obviously, if the child then ignores rules and subsequent reminders, then negative consequences need to be applied. However, these need to be consistent and must apply to all children in the family regardless of age and gender. Otherwise, the child will see it as favouritism toward other children and this may lead to a diminished sense of self worth.

Also, keep the consequence short in order to give the child a chance to try again. Don’t take the toy away for hours…take it away for fifteen minutes or so. The consequence does not have to be long or harsh for it to work.

It is also important to implement the consequence calmly and without getting personal. Refer to the bad behaviour not to the bad child. Remaining neutral and in control lets the child learn from the situation rather than worrying about how angry the parent is with them.

All children display negative behaviours at times. How you deal with these behaviours as a parent can make all the difference in maintaining that close bond with the children. Don’t confuse negative consequences with punishment and use the negative consequences in a constructive manner. Happy Parenting!!!

Annabelle Rox
http://www.articlesbase.com/communication-articles/parenting-with-consequences-not-with-punishment-136985.html

I am in a current relationship with a Scorpio. I am a Sagittarius and normally Scorpio and Sagittarius are incompatible. But which sign of the two do you think has the worst temper among the two.

It depends…..
If you think short term, spur of the moment kind : sagittarius, The fire explodes very rapidly although as Sarah in Wonderland pointed out it much depends on the position/sign of mars, mercury etc..

I am a Sagitarrian. I can be very blunt at times and will " let it all out: for 5 minutes and when am done, am done……sometimes I do not feel too good about it but it is better in my opinion than to bottle up your feelings.

I would say Scorpio internalises more but when push comes to shove…they might prove to be more dangerous. They might dwell and dwell and make things worse inside themselves until they reach a breaking point…….with no return at times. ( hey, am generalising here)

Sagittarius is mutable and fire : so let out in the open and then move on..

Scorpio is fixed and water : so what is there in those deep waters ??,,,like oceans…….full of secrets…murky,,skeletons of past shipwrecks, unusual creatures as yet undiscovered…

I do not think although that one should pass judgment quickly. There are some quiet Sag and explosive Scorpios. It depends on situation, backgrounds, how you were raised, level of awareness etc.

That said..yep..I can explode very quickly ( sag with trine with 2 leo planets) but on the other hand……I have my Scorpio side which…….when offended……….will take a long time to get even- and keep quiet-. Oh I will plan…….but in secret.

There are kind of two sides in me…………or 3 or 4 etc lol.

People are complex. they are all unique…..

The thriving inventions of the surveillance security industry have reached almost every residence, business, and governmental department. The thought of being able to monitor any desired location for several years, nonstop, regardless of the weather conditions or temperature might be basic but it most assuredly produces exceptional results. Not to mention, these cameras are getting increasingly cheap, while their features are increasing in quantity and efficiency. Their recorded footage has been used several times in court hearings as evidence for incidents of every kind.

In fact, the national crime rate has gone down significantly due to their popularity and wide use amongst all facilities and properties.
This next story will present a violent incident caught on tape.

Pinecrest Florida, where video cameras are on watch 24/7 helping to protect this family owned jewelry store. The owner Eddie DePaula has 4 cameras recording as he greets his first customer of the day; at least he thinks it is a customer. The man stands close to the glass cases and gets as close as possible to the store owner. He then pulls out a big gun in his right hand and reaches out with his left arm to grab the clerk by his shirt collar. The scheme does not go as planned and the clerk fights back since he did not notice the gun at first. Without a wait, the culprit leaped over the jewelry counter and the clerk jumped on top of him, knocking over a nearby jewelry case. They continue to wrestle. In a couple of seconds the clerk is in a fight for his life.

The clerk’s nephew is alerted by seeing the fight in the recording security cameras placed all over the store. He races from the back room to his uncle and the clerk finally gets control of the gun. The situation gets less chaotic as the clerks nephew struggles with the culprit and the clerk points the gun at him. Even though the clerk had the gun pointed at him this violent thug continues to resist them in an attempt to flee the store.

The clerk finally reaches the panic button and alerts police but the robber just keeps fighting like a man with nothing to loose. He continues to get louder and louder while ignoring the clerks commands to sit down and calm down even though he still had the gun pointed at him. One can easily tell that he was extremely nervous and continuously yelling and screaming. The clerk decides to send him a stronger message; he shoots a warning shot in the ground near his feet, again with no effect on the man’s temper.

Unfortunately none of the passing pedestrians outside realize the dangerous situation happening just a few steps away from them; their intervention could have been really helpful in this situation. The suspect continues to fight them until finally he runs out of power. After about ten minutes, the police make their entrance, they come in and handcuff the suspect. The suspect is later charged with occupied armed burglary, based on the undeniable evidence provided by the security camera system, and awaits trial. And Eddie DePaula resumes selling jewelry under the watchful eyes of his security surveillance system.

Yahya Allababidi
http://www.articlesbase.com/electronics-articles/security-cameras-for-jewelry-stores-418292.html

“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings.” - Hodding Carter

All parents want their children to develop into well adjusted adults, respected as much for the integrity of their character as for their professional skills. This doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes years of patient guidance, consistent discipline and above all, an abundance of love that is tangible to the child even during the worst periods in their growing up - and believe me, there will be many of those, before you can sit back and say with relief, “My work is done”.

Many people equate an abundance of love with spoiling their child. I think that perhaps they have not understood what the term LOVE means, especially as it relates to a child. Let us start with what it is not:

1) Love is not over-indulging your child, giving in to every whim of his/hers because you feel guilty, tired, afraid you would lose your temper or scared that your kid may not love you.

2) Love is not harshly disciplining your children for every little broken rule in the mistaken belief that you are doing it for their good and if you don’t punish them often and hard, a life of turmoil and misery beckons.

3) Love is not protecting your kids from the natural heart aches that come with growing up - whether it is a friend’s betrayal, loss of a pet or loved one, not getting something deeply longed for.

4) Love is not using emotional blackmail at any time or for any reason in order to control them and get them to do what you want them to do.

Love that is most beneficial to children is one that focuses on them and accepts them for the unique individuals that they are. To be a truly loving parent, we need to learn to be a bit dispassionate about our kids. Even the most well meaning of parents tend to forget this. Unbiased love for your children helps you to focus on the child, rather than the fact that he/she belongs to you. You then learn to accept the possibilities and limitations of each of your children and to marvel at their individual potential. If there are no pre-conceived expectations, there is less pressure on the child and there are no feelings of disappointment in the parent. When children sense that they are not being measured against their siblings or friends, their confidence grows, there are less disciplinary issues and above all, they feel valued for themselves. Learning to love our kids this way is one of the hardest lessons in parenting; it being so natural to think in terms of “My Children” with the emphasis on “My” rather than on “Children”.

Good parenting is a skill honed through trial and error. Most parents are so concerned about being good parents that they tend to over compensate for their perceived inadequacies. They tend to overlook the fact that most kids prefer laughter, a home filled with warmth and understanding and parents whom they can trust and turn to in times of trouble rather than being inundated with designer clothes, shoes and toys. How often do we hear the complaint that kids now-a-days are too obsessed with material things. Perhaps it is time we, as parents, ask ourselves how much we have contributed to our children’s obsessions. A lot of people seem to have lost faith in their ability to be good parents, mistakenly thinking that they should always be infallible. What we must never lose sight of is that for the most part, we do get it right and that our love for our children will guide our parental instincts. Problems arise only when we do not learn from our mistakes. Children seem to have an infinite capacity to forgive their parents if they know or feel that their mothers and/or fathers are trying to do their very best for them.

Parents are only human - a fact that is often ignored by our kids and even more so, by ourselves. It is alright to get angry or depressed, irritated or to just want some time to yourself. What is not alright is to let these feelings affect your behaviour towards your children. How you handle your emotions is a good indicator of how your kids will manage theirs when they grow up. Rather than pretend that everything is fine, it would be better if you explained to your kids that you are upset about something and that you need sometime to work through the problem. Not only will the children be relieved that they are not the reason for your turmoil, they will probably try hard not to upset you further. Explaining the rationale for your actions to your children in terms they can understand teaches them empathy, alleviates their concerns that they are the cause of your distress and shows them how negative emotions should be handled.

Most parents have a hard time trying to decide whether or not they should shield their young children from the harsh facts of life. War, famine, death - these are constantly in the news. Closer to home it might be the prolonged illness or death of a close relative, friend, or even a pet, the break up of a close friendship, divorce, losing a job or home. There is no guarantee that life will always be smooth sailing and the sooner children are taught to face such situations with equanimity, the more resilient they will be when, as adults, they have their own misfortunes to face.

Parenting can be stressful, it is often under valued and unglamorous yet it can be and very often is uplifting and provides some of our most precious memories. If we remember to relax and enjoy our kids, love them for who they are, try to inculcate a strong personal value system from a very early age, revel in their accomplishments and be a constant source of support for them, we can be sure of doing a pretty good job. There is, of course, the added bonus of our own self improvement as we try to be more like the person we want our children to emulate.

Naresh Belliyappa
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/what-good-parenting-entails-88733.html

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If there is one thing all dogs respond to no matter what they are doing or how well trained they are its receiving a treat of some sort. This reward based dog training also seems to be a constant theme for the majority of dog trainers everywhere. A reward does not necessarily have to be a food treat either. The type of training may also dictate the type of rewards given.

For instance there are some forms of training, such as police or guard dog training, that commonly use playtime after the training session to reinforce what was taught. For the majority of people who are more interested in just basic obedience training small treats work best as a reward when the dog is responding positively to the training. Of course the oldest form of rewards training involves lots of spoken praise and petting to let the dog know they are doing what they are supposed to.

One thing that all good dog trainers know and understand is the negative impact yelling and losing ones temper can do during dog training. This type of behavior on the part of the owner generally will lead to less then desirable results. Maintaining control with a firm, yet calm demeanor will have any dog learning and responding much quicker then using any heavy handed method.

Dogs have been a part of the human world for thousands of years. In that time they have evolved simply to please those who take care of them. Once they know that what they are doing pleases their owner they will continue to exhibit that good behavior. A dog will respond positively to positive reinforcement and the challenge of obedience training is getting the dog to understand what you want him to do. By having him do the same thing repeatedly and rewarding him each time for a job well done you create an understanding and bond that is hard to break.

Reward based dog training should be fun for the dog and his owner. By creating a positive atmosphere for each and every training session your dog will look forward to doing his best to please you. If you create a negative environment with harsh treatment your dog will be less then happy to attempt to learn anything. His fear of being punished will far outweigh his desire to please you.

Consistency in training and the rewards used will create a well behaved, obedient dog that will be a great companion and friend no matter where you go.

Andrew Bicknell
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/using-reward-based-dog-training-140913.html

You want your vacation to be relaxing, but it will not help if you get stressed out trying to find the right place to stay. You know the routine; you have to find a place that suits the needs of everyone in your family, is within your budget, is clean and comfortable and located near the attractions you want to visit. If you are looking for accommodations in the Costa Blanca, your problems may be solved by using one of the many online property managers who offer accommodations in the right town in the Costa Blanca for you.

First you will have to decide which in the Costa Blanca appeals to you the most. Most of the towns in the Costa Blanca are situated on the beautiful white sand beaches the area is known for. The town may be scenic, offer marinas and beach facilities, have a lovely historic section, or all of these. The towns of the Costa Blanca may be different from one another, but they all have the same thing in com mom: sheltering western mountains that keep the harsh weather away, and warm breezes off the Mediterranean to temper hot days.

Alicante is the most central town in the Costa Blanca. It has a hub airport from which you can travel to other cities. Head north toward the towns of Calpe, Altea, Javea and Benidorm or south to Torrevieja.

One of the best solutions for accommodations in this region for many people is a Costa Blanca Villa. You can search for a property in either of two ways: find a city you like and contact an agent who represents property in that city, or find a property that interests you and make that city the base for your vacation explorations. On line property managers are happy to show their clients abroad how to find a Costa Blanca villa.

If you are familiar with the Internet, you know that one of the great advantages is being able to see a property right on the company’s site. You can check rates and availability and then compare them to other villas you may be considering.

Most of the villas in the Costa Blanca have a number of bedrooms, baths and many have private pools. They are typically located in areas that are close to the main attractions of the region, or near the beach. A villa such as this will give you desirable comfort and privacy, yet you will be close to the features you came on vacation to enjoy.

Johnathan Bakers
http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/finding-a-costa-blanca-villa-96402.html