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It's been a hell of a few months for affiliate marketing product launches with some really excellent products and services appearing on the scene as well as some really bad ones and downright rip-offs. Just as I thought things were cooling down, along comes another product. No, it's not another ebook, it's videos. Squeeze Videos to be exact. A waste of money or a worthwhile addition to the affiliate marketing arsenal?

Now we're all pretty familiar with online video these days what with YouTube and Google Video. But let's face it, if you want to advertise your product or affiliate links with video, you want something a little more professional than the shaky, blurry and downright amateurish home-produced videos you get on YouTube.

Yeah, they're good for a laugh but we don't expect Hollywood production values from them. So, I'm guessing that the savvy marketer won't put up something that looks like a cheap ransom video - you know: "buy my product or the cat gets it!"

Videos are all the rage at the moment and Camtasia's Screencastproduct is great for creating videos that show off a product's features and benefits (you can get a free 30-day trial). And 99% of the screencast videos you'll see are demonstrations taking you through the product on offer as though you were looking over the commenatator's shoulder as he points out things on the screen.

But again, these are not professionally produced videos (in the main). Their authors/creators have, in most cases, done a very good job of demonstrating their products or the products they're promoting.

But how would the idea of professionally produced TV-Studio-Quality videos strike you? Videos that you can use on your own website. Videos that would cost you $10,000-$30,000 otherwise. That's what Squeeze Videos are about.

That certainly grabbed my attention when I became aware of them. The Squeeze Videos can help you to:

Build your list at lightning speed
Skyrocket your affiliate commissions
Make money completely on "Cruise Control"

I video-enabled two of my pages today (one for sign-ups to my newsletter and the other a sales page) beacuse I was so jazzed about the possibilities and I wanted to test out just how effective the videos are. I've had my share of disappointments in the past with products not delivering on their promises.

But, this is one of the success stories. Sales from the video-enabled sales page have virtually doubled and there's been about a 50% increase in subscribers. So it's another great product in the list of outstanding affiliate marketing products that have been released this year.

If you feel as though you do not have the time or the patience to go through some lengthy sessions in order to learn the basics of skydiving, well then you should know that there is still a way for you to get that ultimate sky diving adventure without really sweating it out.

There are many sky diving centers all over the country that are now offering tandem sky diving for beginners, and the good news about tandem sky diving is that you can feel secured because somebody is holding on to your during the jump and making sure that you do not get into trouble with opening your parachute, for example.

The Advantages of Tandem Jumping

There are many advantages that you can get when you enroll in one of those tandem jumping programs. First, with minimum instructions, you can be ready for a sky diving adventure, and unlike in the lone jumping program where you will need to learn everything to prevent any untoward incidents during your jumps, the tandem jumping program will pair you off with a skydiving master who will help you execute the moves without much trouble at all.

All you really need in order to be able to experience the ultimate sky diving adventure in a tandem jump is to hang on to the skydive master and enjoy yourself.

The second advantage in enrolling in the tandem jumping program is that you can experience the first minute of exhilarating freefall without really worrying about your parachute, as the sky diving master who is with you will take care of that so you can just enjoy the fall. When you hit the right altitude, the skydiving master will open the parachute and the two of you will now be gliding in the air for the next couple of minutes.

Gliding in the air with your skydiving master is really a great sky diving adventure, and if you choose your sky diving location well, you could be treated with such breath taking sceneries below.

How Much Could a Sky Diving Adventure Cost you?

The cost of a sky diving adventure could vary depending on the sky diving center, for example if you go for the complete sky diving course, you can spend around $1,000 to $1,400. However, if you go only for those one time jumps and those tandem jumps, which do not really need some lengthy instructions and preparations, the cost could be a lot lower. In some sky diving centers, you can already go tandem sky diving for just as little as $150 to $300.

Pets have been around since the beginning of time. Cats are among the first to be domesticated. They were thought to be domesticated from the African wild cat. The cat is a predator and very intelligent. They supposedly hunt over 1,000 species. Cats have been domestic pets since Ancient Egypt times. They were around in circa 4000 b.c. and their job was keeping mice and rats away. Although this was what they were initially kept for, cats are trainable and obey simple commands, so after a while they became a companion.

The dog was domesticated from Wolves as recent as 15,000 years ago or possibly as early as 100,000 years ago. Domestication is the way we as humans biologically altered a mammal to live in our company. The dog was thought to have been from East Asia. The early settlers brought domestic dogs over to North America with them. The first were the Chow, Shar Pei, Akita Inu, Shiba Inu and the Basenji. These breeds are associated with China, which seems to be behind the theory of domestic dogs originating in East Asia. Dogs are very social animals, which is probably why we brought them into our households. They are trainable, playful and lovable. Most dogs are “pack” oriented. They treat the human owner as one of their pack or as their pack leader as they would another dog. Dogs were initially used for work and protection and then in time became more like a part of the family.

There is really only a small number of animals we would actually consider pets. The first were dogs, cats and birds. Pets have over the years been known for several things. Even though we do not know the exact original origin of domesticated animals, we do know the reasons for humans need for them. The reasons people have these domestic animals are far and wide. Health is huge one. Studies say that people live longer healthier lives when they have a pet as a companion. Loneliness is another one. Pets are affectionate loving creatures that cure loneliness for many people. Dogs especially have taken an amazing role in leading the blind. Dogs are trained to protect and lead a blind person in everyday life.

Regardless of your reason for owning a pet, it is clear that pets serve a distinct function in human day-to-day life. It is also clear that pets are here to stay whether you are a dog lover, a cat lover or use pets for other recreational events such as equestrian activities or hunting we know that you love and care for your pets.

Variety is the most important consideration when setting up a new bird feeding area around your house. Since different bird species have different feeding preferences, the best way to attract a variety of species is to place several different feeders around your yard. You can provide millet and cracked corn on the ground or in tray feeders near ground level for sparrows, doves and quail; sunflower seeds are highly preferred by most songbirds and can be offered at tabletop level or higher to attract chickadees, cardinals, grosbeaks, titmice and house finches; thistle feeders can be placed at the same level predominately for American goldfinches; and suet feeders on tree trunks or hanging from tree limbs for woodpeckers, chickadees, creepers and nuthatches.

Feeders designed to exclude certain birds because of size, weight or behavior can help make your more expensive grain available only to preferred species. Tube feeders that are surrounded by a wire cage will keep larger birds like jays away from your sunflower seed. A tube feeder without a tray below it will restrict access to only small birds and if you remove the perches you've restricted the feeder to only those birds that can cling like finches, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice and woodpeckers. If starlings or jays are a problem at your suet feeder, discourage them by using a suet feeder with access only from the bottom. Starlings and jays are reluctant to perch upside down but your preferred species are not.

Separating feeders for different kinds of seed will also reduce competition at feeders and avoid unnecessary waste. Watch a feeder filled with a seed mix and you'll see the birds methodically drop or kick out most of the seeds to get to their favorite, sunflower seed. The most effective way to attract the largest variety of birds to your yard is to put out specific feeders for each food. These would include:

* A starling-resistant suet feeder

* A caged tube feeder for sunflower

* A bluebird feeder for meal worms

* A wire mesh cage feeder for peanuts

* A nectar feeder

* A tube feeder for thistle

* A stationary or tray fruit feeder

* A house or platform feeder for millet

When selecting feeder locations, consider visibility from your home, distance from shrubs and proximity to good perches. If at all possible choose southern exposures to give the birds a warmer, more protected area to congregate out of the wind. Try to locate feeders within 20 feet of nearby shrubs or thicket cover. This gives birds a place to escape if hawks or cats attack. Avoid placing feeders over shrubs however as this may give cats a hiding place for stalking birds.

Now that we have discussed different types of feeders, let's talk about what kind of seed is preferred by which species of bird. As previously stated, sunflower seeds are the favorite of chickadees, evening grosbeaks, tufted and plain titmice, nuthatches, blue jays, house finches, purple finches, woodpeckers and cardinals. As long as sunflower seed is available, these birds won't eat much else at feeders. The attraction is probably due to the fact that they have higher proportions of fat and protein than other common grains. For these reasons it is best to offer pure sunflower seed in separate feeders to prevent these birds from digging through and wasting mixed seed to get to the sunflower seed.

Proso millet comes in two varieties, white and red. Although both types are readily eaten, most species prefer white proso millet. Here is a list of the species that prefer millet: tree sparrow, song sparrow, brown-headed cowbird, dark-eyed junco, house sparrow, mourning dove, and white-throated sparrow.

Nyjer seed, also known as thistle is another high fat, high protein food. It is an excellent though very expensive food for finches. American goldfinches love nyjer seed as do the purple finch, house finch, redpoll, pine siskin, chickadee, mourning dove, song sparrow, white-throated sparrow, and dark-eyed junco. Special nyjer feeders with tiny holes help reduce spillage and competition from non-finches whose beaks are too large to remove seeds from the tiny holes. These feeders are superior to the mesh bag feeders that produce substantial amounts of seed spillage.

By utilizing a variety of feeders with a variety of feeds, you will have a diverse community of birds to enjoy in your own backyard.

Pets have been around since the beginning of time. Cats are among the first to be domesticated. They were thought to be domesticated from the African wild cat. The cat is a predator and very intelligent. They supposedly hunt over 1,000 species. Cats have been domestic pets since Ancient Egypt times. They were around in circa 4000 b.c. and their job was keeping mice and rats away. Although this was what they were initially kept for, cats are trainable and obey simple commands, so after a while they became a companion.

The dog was domesticated from Wolves as recent as 15,000 years ago or possibly as early as 100,000 years ago. Domestication is the way we as humans biologically altered a mammal to live in our company. The dog was thought to have been from East Asia. The early settlers brought domestic dogs over to North America with them. The first were the Chow, Shar Pei, Akita Inu, Shiba Inu and the Basenji. These breeds are associated with China, which seems to be behind the theory of domestic dogs originating in East Asia. Dogs are very social animals, which is probably why we brought them into our households. They are trainable, playful and lovable. Most dogs are “pack” oriented. They treat the human owner as one of their pack or as their pack leader as they would another dog. Dogs were initially used for work and protection and then in time became more like a part of the family.

There is really only a small number of animals we would actually consider pets. The first were dogs, cats and birds. Pets have over the years been known for several things. Even though we do not know the exact original origin of domesticated animals, we do know the reasons for humans need for them. The reasons people have these domestic animals are far and wide. Health is huge one. Studies say that people live longer healthier lives when they have a pet as a companion. Loneliness is another one. Pets are affectionate loving creatures that cure loneliness for many people. Dogs especially have taken an amazing role in leading the blind. Dogs are trained to protect and lead a blind person in everyday life.

Regardless of your reason for owning a pet, it is clear that pets serve a distinct function in human day-to-day life. It is also clear that pets are here to stay whether you are a dog lover, a cat lover or use pets for other recreational events such as equestrian activities or hunting we know that you love and care for your pets.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a human family oriented and hunter dog. They need quite a bit of exercise and are just as willing to hunt as they are to play games in the yard. They can tend to roam and they are known as escape artists so a properly fenced in yard for exercise is ideal. Some say that a six foot or higher fence is necessary. They can tend to be noisy dogs. They may chase cats and other pets so early socialization is key. They like older children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

Approximate Adult Size

The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the German Shorthaired Pointer male is 23 to 25 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 55 to 70 pounds. The female ranges from 21 to 23 inches to the withers and 45 to 60 pounds.

Special Health Considerations

Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the German Shorthaired Pointer is no exception. Be on the look out for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), epilepsy (common in dogs), and Entropion, (hereditary disorder where eyelid, usually lower one, rolls inward and irritates the cornea and can cause visual problems. Surgery can correct this condition but may disqualify the dog from shows). This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

Grooming

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a tough, short and thick coat. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her. Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net.

Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian.

Life Span

The German Shorthaired Pointer can live between 14 and 16 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

History

The German Shorthaired Pointer comes from Germany where they were bred as hunting dogs. They may be a cross between the Bloodhound, Old Spanish Pointer, Hounds of St. Hubert and the German Pointer. They came to the United States in 1925. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1930.

Some Registries

* German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, Inc.
* UKC United Kennel Club
* NKC National Kennel Club
* CKC Continental Kennel Club
* APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
* AKC American Kennel Club
* FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
* NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
* KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain
* ANKC Australian National Kennel Club
* ACR American Canine Registry

Litter Size

7 to 8 German Shorthaired Pointer puppies

Category

Sporting Group, Gundog

Terms To Describe

Agile, power, endurance, intelligent, friendly, willing to please, sensible.

SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

* Very fast learner.
* Good watch dog.
* Good swimmers, webbed feet.
* Even personality.
* Very intelligent.
* They are very healthy.
* They generally like kids.

SPECIAL BAD POINTS

* They need obedience training.
* Medium guard dog ability.
* May be a one person dog.
* Can be noisy.
* They may roam.

Other Names Known By

Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund

Timothy is refusing to eat or drink since morning. He is inconsolable. Buster, his pet rabbit is not getting up and mom says that Buster is not well. At this tender age of eight, Timothy's family doesn't know how to tell him that Buster is dead.

Telling your child that their favorite pet is no more is never an easy task. Even more difficult is for the child to come to terms with this loss. Most of us have had pets when we were children. Pets form our world. We talk to them and play with them. Pets give us unconditional love and accept us just the way we are. Loss of a pet is often as painful as losing a family member.

Every pain or loss must be dealt with in the right way. Only then can one emerge stronger. Loss of life is the biggest pain that we must bear with. Research says that showing your beloved pet the love and respect that you have for it is one of the first steps in dealing with the loss. Just as we would go back to family photographs and keepsakes to remember the one who is gone forever, we can do the same for our pets too. Once you cremate your pet, you can keep their remains in an urn to hold on to their memory forever and show your appreciation.

Each pet is different in its unique way. They have their unique nuances, their characteristics and personality. Today you can choose a memorial urn that best suits your pets' personality and pay homage to its relationship with you. The best part is you get a wide variety of affordable urns available online and you can choose one from the comfort of your home.

Types of Urns:

Based on the type of pet you (a bird, a dog, a cat, etc.) had, you can choose figurine urns where a figure of the pet stands on top of the urn box. Such urns also come in the breed of your pet.

If you had a really playful pet that preferred outdoors, what best way to commemorate their memories than having a rock urn that can be kept outside in your lawn.

To add a personal touch to your pet's urn, you can have a photograph of your pet along with its name engraved on the urn. Photo urns come in various sizes and shapes. Generally made of solid hardwood, you would get them in the form of a box, tower, photo frame and even a dog house.

There are also various signature urns with paw prints, made of marble, in the shape of teddy bear and urn vases. Choose the one that shows you care.

Commonly a pet's remains will be handed over to you by your Veterinarian. So once you have chosen the urn that best suits your needs consider the following to decide on the size of the urn.

A pet urn size according to the industry standard is one cubic inch for every one pound of healthy weight. Check with the store from where you are buying the urn whether they have a return policy if the size of the urn does not meet your requirement.

The prices for pet urns vary based on their size and make. It may start from the USD 50 and can go up to USD 500.

Believe it or not-but pet insurance is the most claimed-for type of insurance, more so than homeowners or auto insurance. Even so, the whole idea is pretty new to American pet owners. Less than 1 percent of 163 million cats and dogs in the United States are covered by a health insurance policy. In the United Kingdom and other European countries, 20-50 percent of the pet population has coverage.

Consumer Reports Isn't Always Right

Many pet owners wonder if investing in pet insurance is "worth it." An as alternative, some people advise to simply open a separate savings account for your pet's medical expenses. That way, if you don't end up needing the money for expensive vet bills you could spend it on something else-like a vacation to Hawaii.

For example, an article published in 2003 by Consumer Reports says, "The most important thing you need to know about pet insurance is that it is a form of enforced savings that almost never covers the entire bill. You can accomplish the same thing by paying the same monthly premium to your savings account."

I have to disagree that it can accomplish, "the same thing."

Yes, the purpose of any insurance is to cover future unknown risks. But you'll never know which is the better option until after the fact.

Although saving money is always a good idea, how long will it take you to save $3000, $5000, $7000? What if you're faced with a medical emergency and you don't have enough money saved up yet? I can guarantee that your pet isn't going to wait to get sick or injured!

$5000-$7000 is NOT an over-exaggeration of the kind of expenses you might encounter if your pet needs to visit a veterinary specialist or develops a chronic medical condition like diabetes, seizures, or thyroid disease.

Just Punch the Numbers

If you saved $50 a month it would take a little less than 10 years to save $7000 depending on the interest rate for your savings account. Depending on the pet insurance policy you choose, from the first day your policy is effective and for the same $50 a month you could receive $7,000-$14,000 per incident or even $100,000 for multiple lifetime incidents.

Even if by some miracle you have an extra $7,000 laying around to immediately fund your pet's savings account, your savings will be dwindled down to near zero once your pet experiences one serious medical incident. Then what?

Avoid Benefit Schedules

There are many factors to consider when evaluating the different types of pet insurance policies available. But one of the most important is whether or not the company uses a benefit schedule to reimburse claims. What this means is, regardless of the total cost of treatment, the policy will only pay up to a set figure (not a percentage) per condition.

You're much better off looking for a policy that covers a certain percentage of the claim (usually 80% or higher) based on the actual cost of the procedure and where you live. This takes into account the higher fees you're more likely to encounter at an emergency or specialty clinic and you never have to worry about inflation.

Many pet parents have discovered (to their disappointment) that the benefit schedules currently being offered by pet insurance companies have not been adjusted to take into account the recent inflation associated with veterinary expenses.

The fact is, your pet will likely require costly medical care at some point in its life. What would you do if your pet needed sudden medical attention, such as a trip to the emergency clinic, or was diagnosed with a chronic condition such as diabetes?

Both of these could easily cost $2500 or more. Would this cost cause you financial hardship? If you answered yes, then pet insurance would probably be worth it to you.

Some people believe that pet insurance is just another way for insurance companies to get rich. However, any kind of insurance is something that you have--but hope you never need to use. You just never know when you're going to need it. I've seen pet insurance save the lives of pets who otherwise would have been euthanized because of expensive medical bills.

Cats understand something about marketing that have made them very successful. It's called the Law of Attraction and it is a fundamental principal to all successful marketing strategies.

Consider that there are roughly 65 million people, in the US alone, that have cats in their home and worldwide the number could only be estimated. From an internet marketing perspective it would be fair to say that cats have achieved a dominate position in their specific niche market. Who else except a marketing genius could create for themselves such a strong position in a market segment filled with competitors like dogs, birds, fish even hamsters?

Not only are they a favorite pet, but many cats have, what some might say is the equivalent of the so called "internet marketers easy life", sleeping eating, stretching, preening. Long ago cats pretty much perfected how to run things on "autopilot" by leaving the sorted details of making a living to silly humans. After all why work when people bring you food and make a fuss over you just for being cute and cuddly - not unlike some Gurus.

So, you might ask, how did a naturally solitary nocturnal hunter like "the cat" become such a, treasured, pampered, house pet? It's the perfect illustration of the basic principals of Internet Marketing and "Law of Attraction" at work: all marketers should take careful note.

In the wild cats have no need or desire to be with people. As a species they are well adapted and more than self sufficient. However, when people first settled in villages and took up farming they also began to harvest and store crops, specifically grain. Lots of grain attracted lots of rats, which in turn, naturally attracted lots of cats. Cats simply provided a valuable service and, in doing so, created a unique niche; a wonderful simple and perfect example of niche marketing.

The story doesn't end there of course cats had more to offer, which in marketing terms might be considered up selling off the backend.

It wasn't long before people saw that cats were valuable to have around since they kept the rat population under control, first in the granaries, and over time, in their homes. After several generations cats became a natural part of many households and after becoming accustomed to humans were domesticated.

When people found that cats were also friendly companions, the Law of Attraction once again offered the opportunity for cats to thrive and survive. The rest they say is history, but there is something more still that makes the cat an outstanding example of a marketing genius.

Once cats had established firmly established themselves in their niche the real brilliance of their marketing prowess became obvious. Cats took advantage of another natural talent and made more cats, lots more cats. For affiliate marketers the parallel couldn't be clearer. Go forth and multiply, make your success the success of others and grow your business building on the strength and value of those things the market needs or demands.

The moral of the story is simple; cats offered a value added service and filled an obvious need. It's marketing at it's simplest, direct straight forward and uncomplicated. Find a need, fill a need and look for ways to leverage that success by adding more value, repeat as often as possible.

Next time you see a cat lounging in a sunny window, show a little respect. Follow the cat's example and you too could become the next fat cat marketer on the Internet.

Every pet owner is faced with the prospect of having to travel with their dog, cat or bird at some point. Whether it is a few days or a few weeks, there are steps and products you can employ to make this a comfortable - if not fun - time for your pet!

When traveling, the most important thing to do is to take frequent breaks. Always buckle your pet in with a harness if you are not using a crate while driving. The safest and most comfortable place for your pet during car travel is in the back seat. When you have your pet in the back seat, always have some sort of bar barrier between the front and back seat -such as the 10 Bar Euro Auto Pet Barrier - or use a hammock-style barrier. This keeps your pet out of the way when you're driving.

A great option for keeping your pet occupied during travel is some sort of cushioned booster seat, which are available for dogs up to 30 lbs. These booster seats are calming for animals that stress easily during travel. Your dog or cat will be able to watch the surroundings, and be cushioned for comfort. Some great booster seats are the Lookout I or II. An option for cat traveling is the Kittywalk Cozy Cabin. All have a seat belt harness for added safety.

Traveling with a bird can sometimes prove precarious. The best way to prepare your feathered friend is to acclimate your bird to a travel cage a few weeks prior to actually traveling. If you are using a crate, and your bird is calm around it, you can acclimate them to the crate. We recommend a travel cage when traveling by car. It allows your bird to look out and see you at the same time. This will provide comfort to your bird during the stress of travel. Some birds actually end up enjoying traveling - they get to look out the car window and see a whole new collection of sights!

Another thing to remember while traveling with your bird is environmental control. NEVER leave any animal in a car without environment control, regardless of the weather outside.

Unfortunately, when traveling with exotic birds such as parrots, theft is common. Never leave your windows rolled down or your doors unlocked when you have to leave a bird in your car. Get a few duplicate car keys and wear one around your neck while traveling. If you make a pit stop and you have to leave your car out of your sight with your bird inside, lock the doors with the car still running (for environmental control), and use your extra key to open the door when you get back. Only be gone for a minute or two at the most, and always cover your bird when you leave him behind in your car to deter theft.