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Any form of activity that increases your heart rate in a manner that you're exerting yourself and still carrying on a conversation is known as cardiovascular exercise, or simply, cardio. Doing cardio exercises is one of the most effective ways in which you can burn calories, lose weight, and strengthen your heart. Cardio exercises also keep obesity, diabetes, bad cholesterol and a plethora of cardio-vascular diseases at bay. Plus, exercise makes you feel better. About 30-60 minutes of cardio...
•Saving Water and Electricity: Small Changes, Big Rewards
Yes, we are all aware that the resources of planet Earth are limited. We know that we cannot go anywhere to replenish them if we use them up. We are especially aware of that in South Africa, the country with limited electricity (remember the blackouts of 2008!) and water assets.
And yes, we would all like to contribute to the preservation of natural resources. However, all our noble pledges that entail something we see as deprivation are doomed to end up in the "unfulfilled resolutions" file....
•eBook Readers
An eBook reader is an electronic handheld device built for the purpose of reading digitally published books, also known as eBooks. eBooks are the electronic counterpart of traditionally published books. You can download eBooks instantly onto your eBook reader and start reading, as opposed to traditional books which you'd buy from a bookstore or order online and then wait for it to reach you.
Why buy an eBook reader: All major publishing houses are going digital because it helps them trim...
•Apple iPad 2
The original Apple iPad was released in April 2010 and became an instant success. Now Apple has launched its successor, the iPad 2, on March 11 in the United States.
Already a market leader in the tablet sector, the iPad 2 is expected to consolidate Apple's position of a 90% market share.
The first impression is that the new iPad 2 is lighter and thinner than its predecessor and the specifications support this. At just 590 grams, the iPad 2 is 15% lighter than the original, and with a...
•How to Spot A Fake Rolex
Nowadays you can purchase a Rolex watch just about anywhere in the world for just about any price. While some of these watches are laughably easy to spot as fakes, many appear to be a genuine Rolex.
So how can you spot a fake Rolex?
One of the simplest clues to spotting a fake is the case. With very few exceptions, produced in the 1930's for exhibitions, a genuine Rolex never has a clear case back or display to reveal the inner workings.
Another clue can be seen in the "Cyclops" lens placed...
•Learning The Alphabet Through Books And Videos
Learning the alphabet is a crucial skill for kids. Besides traditional alphabet picture books, new and innovative publications, toys and videos have opened up an exciting way to learning ABC in a fun and interactive manner. Here's how.
Best Alphabet Learning Books
Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! (1996): Imaginatively written, this book will introduce your child to capital and small letters, corresponding (hilarious) illustrations and easy rhymes. The Alphabet Room by Sara Pinto...
•The Multimedia Smartphone Craze
After becoming the most essential accessory for the trendy, the mobile phone has now reinvented itself and emerged as a new craze, the multimedia smartphone.
What exactly is a smartphone? And why is it so desirable?
A smartphone is basically a mobile telephone that has been equipped with a wide range of features to organise your personal and business needs while on the go. It also helps you keep in touch with the latest happenings via the Internet. That's just for starters as the latest...
•Grooming For Men
Men's grooming ideals have varied considerably over the centuries. For example, if you lived in ancient Egypt, you would use plenty of red ochre, while the fashion trend in Elizabethan England was completely the opposite, with ultra-pale and powdered skin being the ideal.
Today there's a booming market for men's grooming products and consumers face a barrage of choices. Probably the most important of the modern trends in men's grooming is the attention given to skin care, particularly facial...
•Basics of Feng Shui
Feng Shui is based on an ancient Chinese philosophy of balancing energy and aesthetics both of which, when channelled properly, are believed to bring you a positive life force, known as chi. According to Feng Shui, you can arrange items and organise space in a manner that facilitates the free flow of energy. Be it at home or work, Feng Shui can help you get rid of negative vibes, feel more confident, be healthy and help you attain success.
Using Feng Shui at Home
Get rid of clutter:...
•Safety Tips for Holiday Travellers this Christmas
Travelling at Christmas time, particularly by car, can be stressful and demanding. But there are several safety precautions you can take that will ward off potential problems en route.
The key word is preparation, applicable to yourself, your passengers and not least, your vehicle. Don't simply jump in your car and drive away as you could be heading for disaster.
Firstly, take a look at your car. Make sure that you have a spare tyre that's properly inflated to the correct pressure. Also...
•Choosing the Right Jewellery for Your Skin Tone and Face Shape
Jewellery is a matter of personal taste and expression but some materials, designs and shapes will look better on you than others. The next time you go jewellery shopping, keep the following handy tips in mind to make sure you buy jewellery that flatters your facial structure and skin tone.
1. Facial structure: Depending on whether your face is round, oval, square or heart shaped, consider the following options before buying jewellery:
a. Round face: You'll look best in jewellery that...
•How to Determine the Value of Your Old Books
Good books are treasures. Rare books are even more precious. If you're an inveterate bibliophile with an extensive book collection, here is a list of FAQs about rare books and what to do with them:
What makes a book rare?
A book does not have to be expensive or ancient to be considered 'rare'. A book should be scarce (in relation to its demand) to be rare, but it should also have something more than that. To be considered rare, a book should have some additional significance, for example: in...
•Decorating Ideas
You do not need to live in a mansion to make your home look luxurious yet comfortable, stunning yet 'lived in'. Check out these top 10 ideas for home improvement that will have your neighbours gushing:
Jazzy curtains: Curtains add drama to the overall look and feel of your home. Go for warm yellow curtains, soft cream sofas and rugs for a cosy look. For a dramatic effect, consider a beige/grey theme for a room and break the monotone by adding red, orange or magenta curtains on decorative...
•Caring for Vintage Clothing
Vintage clothing has soared in popularity in recent times because of its timeless elegance. However, taking care of vintage clothes can be tricky because they need some extra TLC. Read on to find out how you can prolong the look, feel and fit of your vintage collection:
Determine wash type: Vintage cotton, nylon and polyester are easily washable. Some blends of silk and rayon might also hold well in a washer but woollen items must ideally be dry cleaned to avoid shrinkage. Clothes with...
•Managing Stress with Regular Exercise
Had a killer day at the office? Back home, everything gets to you - home chores, your neighbour's cheery smile, and even your kids' noisy antics. Whether you are a home-maker or a globe-trotting executive, stress is your faithful shadow. How do you cope? Allowing tension to accumulate can affect your health negatively in a myriad of ways, from acne outbreaks to weight problems, heart disease, heightened blood sugar, ulcers and cancer. The simplest way to de-stress is to engage in regular,...
•Skincare Tips for Dry Skin
Does your dry skin drive you crazy? Read on to explore its underlying causes, how to treat it and the lifestyle changes you can make to alleviate or control dryness.
Why me?
If your skin feels dry, stretched and uncomfortable after washing, you may be suffering from underactive sebaceous glands. While overactive sebaceous glands can lead to acne, when they are underactive it means that they are not lubricating your skin as efficiently as they should be, which can result in dry skin. Even...
•A Few Ideas for a Smart Home
You arrive after an exhausting day at work and your home unlocks the door for you, turns on the lights and starts brewing your tea.
That's not the stuff that science fiction is made of. A smart home can do all that and much more for you, here and now.
Microsoft's full-scale model home of the future shows how we can use today's technology to have computers work not at our command, but on our behalf: watering the garden, putting together a grocery list, suggesting recipes based on available...
•Understanding Your Metabolism: Myths and Facts
Losing weight and adopting a healthy lifestyle seems to be the mantra of our times. An individual's metabolism has a key role to play in this. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths surrounding this physiological chemical reaction in our bodies. Read on to get your metabolism facts right.
Myth: Metabolism is Genetic
Your basic metabolic rate (BMR) is unique. It could be very fast, very slow or anywhere in between. Even if your parents have a slow metabolic rate, you don't necessarily have...
•How to make your signature scent
It is not difficult to make a perfume. The trick is to select the essential oils that suit you and to put them together in the correct manner.
You will need:
Essential oils
Pure grain alcohol (for example, high-proof vodka)
Distilled water
Mixing vessels
Dropper (though many essential oil bottles come with a dropper)
Measuring spoons
Small funnel
Small dark glass bottles with a screw-on cap
Disposable gloves (optional)
Perfumes are created using three or four types of essential...
•A Pain in the Back
It's the rare adult who doesn't experience back pain at some point in his or her life. Our modern lifestyle itself seems to be the villain. Wise up on these commonly overlooked causes of back pain and save yourself a great deal of agony, not to mention hefty medical bills.
Standing and Sitting
How conscious are you of your posture? Invariably, whether standing at a street corner or chatting at the coffee machine, we slouch, shift our body weight to one leg or lean on a convenient lamp post...
•Top Five Learning Holidays to Take in South Africa
We all long for our holidays - time off from the normal, humdrum working life and a chance to recharge the batteries. But why not combine that leisure time with activities for which you normally just don't have the time? Here are five suggestions that could perk up your off-work time.
Although aimed at South Africa, you could well explore combining some of these options with your next overseas holiday.
1. Golf:
Golf is a very popular leisure activity offering challenges, rewards - and...
•Do You Blog?
? In the olden days, many people maintained a personal diary, although this was truly just that, a personal reminder of activities, events and happenings. Blogging can be seen as a computer age extension of those personal diaries, except these days with world-wide access to the Internet, blogs are widely read and can contain just about any form of media, including sound and video clips.
The term blog is reputed to have been coined by Peter Merholz back in the dark ages of the Internet (in...
•Cell Phones and Your Health
There is no lack of research on the effects of cell phones on the health of humans. If anything, there is an abundance of literature on this subject. However, much of it is contradictory. Some researchers say that there is cause for concern. Others say there are no reasons to sound the bells of alarm. All in all, there is no conclusive evidence that cell phones cause adverse health effects in humans ? or that they do not.
Currently, an international study, named Cosmos, is being conducted in...
•The Best iPad Accessories
With iPad fever doing the rounds at the moment, it seems like an opportune time to check out the best accessories available for your new iPad.
The Substrata iPad Case:
One of the most attractive accessories for your new iPad, designed to keep it in pristine condition, is the Substrata iPad box.
Manufactured to order - shipping around 2 - 3 weeks according to Substrata's web site - the box features an integrated wooden hinge and a contrasting attractive inlay stripe. A microsuede interior...
•Retirement Planning
Retirement should be a time to relax and contemplate your life's achievements. However, for many people, the thought of retirement is frightening, in particular the financial aspects. How will I survive? How much do I need to maintain my standard of living - and how can I secure my future? There's no doubt about it, the earlier you start to plan for your retirement, the less you'll have to worry as the time approaches. But what is the best way to handle the problem?
There are many...
•Review: Four Smartphones
iPhone 4:
There's been a lot of hype over the new iPhone 4, some good, some bad and some just downright crazy. It's just another mobile phone, right?
Well, no, actually it's more. Packed with mouth-watering features and a brand new operating system, the iPhone 4 represents a big technological leap.
An Apple gadget launch is always a major event and the iPhone 4 release was no exception. From the outset, the iPhone 4 looks different, with a new, industrial design - glass and stainless...
•Asthma Triggers and Treatment
Asthma is a long-term disease that affects the airways, causing restriction and inflammation that leads to shortness of breath, coughing and difficulties in breathing.
It is a disease that can affect just about anyone and unfortunately it is incurable, although with current knowledge and treatments, it can be contained to such an extent that many people who have asthma can continue to live normal, unaffected lives.
But what causes asthma? Many medical experts consider that our modern way of...
•Guide to Essential Oils
The ancients knew a thing or two. Along with inventing papyrus, eyeliner and the 365-day calendar, the Egyptians were the first known civilisation to have developed the use of essential oils for cosmetology and physical and mental ailments. Essential oils are also mentioned in Ayurvedic texts from India as well as traditional Chinese medicine. With the burgeoning modern interest in alternative medicine, essential oils are standard products at any good spa or organic health store.
Essential...
•Low-Cost Guide to Great Parties for Toddlers
Here's a quick 10-step guide to planning your toddler's birthday bash without breaking the bank, hiring a party planner or exhausting yourself:
Set a budget: Set a budget and stick to it. You want to make sure that your kid and guests have a good time. However, you don't want to spend a fortune on the party.
Where to host: Think you'll save if you host the party in your own house? Think again. A bunch of kids having a good time can spell trouble. They will leave chocolate cake stains on your...
•T'ai Chi, Yoga and Pilates
T'ai Chi, Yoga and Pilates are three forms of alternative excercises that include concentration on breathing and awareness of the body. All three have various benefits and could be an option for you as an alternative to conventional excercise.
T'ai Chi
T'ai Chi is a form of meditation-based exercise that seeks to balance the inner chi (subtle energy) to gain overall fitness and vitality. Originally an ancient Chinese martial art form (Tai chi chuan) requiring extensive training, T'ai Chi has...
•The Handmade Revolution
The popularity of handmade goods has been on the rise for a few years now and shows no signs of declining. Ironically, the internet has been instrumental in popularising handcrafted goods. In fact, several online shopping websites, blogs, journals, and online tutorials have fuelled the growth in the handmade goods industry.
The Handmade Consortium
Thanks to the retail chain culture and mass production of goods, all of us have begun to use things (clothes, accessories, furniture, etc.) that...
•Benefits of Eating Organic Foods
We read an awful amount these days about organic foods and how good they are for us. But what are the facts about the benefits of eating organic?
If you are concerned about the impact that conventional food production methods have on our environment, then that is one compelling reason to support organic food producers. Organic food, by definition, is produced using less energy, less water resources and no pesticides or gene modification. In the long run, by shopping for organic food you are...
•How to Limit the Cost of a House Emergency
However careful you may be around your house, there may still be times when you will face an emergency - a burst water pipe, an electrical fault or a gas leak. There are several important steps you can take to limit the costs involved in such a case.
A burst water pipe, or a leak in an appliance such as a washing machine, is not only annoying but it can cost a great deal of money if you are not prepared. Similarly, an electrical short circuit can cause a fire, with devastating consequences. A...
•How to Curb Impulse Shopping
You're in a store looking for a cool pair of dark wash jeans. An hour later, you emerge with the perfect pair of denims, but you also bought a black skirt, a sundress, and a pair of high heels. Sounds familiar? If so, you might just be an impulsive shopper. Impulsive buying is addictive, but you can break the habit by following these six rules:
1. Make a List And Stick to It
Impulse shopping happens when you don't have a plan. Jot down the items you need and adhere to that list when you...
•Decrease Your Blood Pressure, Increase Your Brain Power
Several recent studies found a close link between blood pressure and brain power. A paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that people with high blood pressure made more errors on their mental status tests than those with normal pressure. Another study proved that on average people with high blood pressure performed 10% slower on mental tests and were less capable of remembering words, facts or numbers.
High blood pressure can also cause white matter...
•PC Working at a Snail's Pace?
? It's a common complaint. You sit and stare at the computer screen and feel your blood pressure rising as you wait. And wait. And wait some more. In today's world of instant gratification, when everything is needed yesterday, a slow computer is the last thing you want. Don't Panic!
Before you rush out and buy the latest incredible deal that is guaranteed to run at lightning pace, take a few moments to think about your other options. Is there anything you can do to speed up your current...
•Web 2.0 and Your Business
Social networking has changed the way businesses communicate with their markets. They no longer sit in their ivory towers, but mingle with the public on equal footing. Used correctly, social networking sites can be a valuable marketing tool. The potential benefits include:
Name recognition and branding;
Credibility, because people are more likely to trust companies they "know";
Stronger customer relationship;
Better search engine ranking through increased visibility on the internet....
•The Best Camera Phones
If you're looking for an alternative camera phone to the all conquering Apple iPhone, there are quite a few contenders worth taking a look at. LG, Samsung, Nokia and Sony Ericsson all have models that offer good digital cameras combined with a 3G mobile phone.
LG GC900 Viewty Smart:
The LG GC900 Viewty Smart device has a great 8-Megapixel camera to complement the 3G and Bluetooth capabilities. It has an impressive 800x480-pixel touchscreen and an S-class user interface, which brings the...
•Banish Insomnia with These Foods
Reports suggest that 30 to 40 percent of the population of the United States suffer from not getting enough sleep. The problem is not confined to America: millions around the world suffer from insomnia.
Before you reach for the sleeping pills, consider the alternatives. There are many natural remedies to improve your sleeping - and we're not talking about quaint folk remedies, like eating the eyes of an owl. No, there are natural foods and drinks that can help you get a good night's rest....
•FIFA 10 Soccer Video Game Review
With 2010 being the year of the FIFA Soccer World Cup, it's all about the game - including this review.
FIFA series by Electronic Arts has improved over the last few years, bringing the game itself up to the standard of its impressive presentation. With FIFA 10, EA have produced the best game in the series to date, thanks to improved animation, fluid 360-degree player control and realistic opponent Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This year's game also introduces a newly improved Manager mode...
•The Wonders and Dangers of 3D TV
Television sets are constantly evolving. The black-and-white tube from long ago was replaced by a colour TV, followed by the thin plasma and LCD high-definition sets.
The current evolutionary path of TV screens follows the ever bigger and ever thinner curve. But that is not all. Lately, early adopters of technological innovations are being tempted by the 3D TV screens that promise to bring the experience of a 3D cinema into their living rooms.
Judging by the announcements of major...
•Online Advertising
We can have long, heated debates about advantages and disadvantages of traditional vs. online advertising. Someone trying to sell you a magazine advert may, for example, point out (correctly, mind you), that internet does have a wider reach, but that magazine readers are more likely to notice and to read your ad, because internet surfers are notorious for (a) not seeing large sections of their computer screen and (b) not reading what they do see.
But there is at least one area in which...
•The Cost per Click Model of Online Advertising
Many companies use the cost-per-click (CPC) model of online advertising (sometimes also called pay-per-click or PPC). The advantages are clear. You get sophisticated tools to measure the effects of your advertising campaigns and unprecedented flexibility. There are no contracts hanging above your head. You set up the campaigns, decide how much you want to spend on them, change their content, and run them for as long as you want to. You can pause them or even delete them whenever you want to....
•The Value of Reputations Online
On online consumer-to-consumer marketplaces, people buy from strangers and sell to strangers. How can the buyer, who is expected to send the money and then wait for the goods, be sure that the seller is not exaggerating the quality of the wares?
Online marketplaces have come up with an ingenious way of establishing sellers' (and buyers') reputations. It is called a rating system. In this system, buyers and sellers can rate each other's performance with a positive, a neutral, or a negative....
•Skincare for teens
Adolescence is an exciting, if turbulent phase in life, characterised by enormous physical and psychological changes. During this time, acne is a common problem; in severe cases, it can even be traumatising. As a teen, you cannot help your changing hormones that are one of the main causes of skin problems. However, you can definitely adopt a sensible skin care regime to prevent or minimise pimples and blemishes, and keep your skin healthy.
Here is the low down on teenage skincare:
1. The...
•The Best Fishing Spots in South Africa
Planning a fishing trip? South Africa's long coastline and amazing variety of marine life offers several options. Your choice of destination will depend upon what kind of fish you're after. Here's a ready reckoner of some of SA's best fishing spots:
Kosi Bay and Banga Neck
Located in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN), on the North Coast, these two places are great for sharks and giant kingfish. If you enjoy game fishing, this is the place to be. The Kosi Bay area has three lakes that are joined together;...
•Software and Other Tools for Your Online Business
It is common knowledge: anyone who has a computer, internet connection and a digital camera can sell on a consumer-to-consumer web site. Strictly speaking, you really don't need anything else (besides something to sell, of course). However, once you start selling seriously, on a regular basis, it is time to consider one or two additional tools. Most of these tools belong to the computer software category.
The good news is that almost all the software you need for the smooth functioning of...
•Makeup: Find The Perfect Foundation
Finding the perfect foundation is the most important and the most difficult part of buying cosmetics. There is no room for error here. You have to buy foundation that is a perfect match to your skin tone and type. The foundation creates the background on which to accentuate this or that feature of your face: your eyes, your lips, or your cheekbones. Getting it wrong will have disastrous consequences for your appearance, as a face that is made up imperfectly can overwhelm all other efforts to...
•Container gardening
With urban homes growing progressively smaller, garden space is decreasing proportionally, or simply does not exist. That leaves avid gardeners no option but to create gardens within their cluster homes and apartments.
Garden pots and planters allow even apartment dwellers to experience the joy of gardening within the tiniest balconies, porches and patios by bestowing colour, beauty, warmth and a positive energy.
Aesthetic considerations are usually paramount in choosing plants and their...
•Apple iPad: The Next Big Sensation or a Flop in the Making
The problem with Apple's latest release, iPad, is that it cannot make up its mind what it wants to be. Or could that be its advantage?
Some tech experts announced Apple's new, not-yet-released tablet, named iPad, as a marriage made in heaven between a smart phone and a laptop. Then some other tech experts looked closer and discovered that iPad can't take photos. Gasp! But that is something even dumb (never mind smart!) cell phones can do. And what about making or receiving good old fashioned...
•How to Buy Computer Games for Kids
The incredible phenomenon that it has now become, gaming has spawned perhaps in equal measure enthusiastic aficionados and rabid detractors. The immense popularity of computer and video games has lead to an inevitable backlash, with some studies establishing negative links between gaming and academic achievement.
Modern parents who spare no effort in giving their young children a competitive edge, are confronted with a peculiar dilemma: are they are in fact hurting their child's cognitive...
•The attraction of iPhones
Thousands of words have been written about the special attraction of iPhones, and, indeed, about the special attraction of the most products churned out from the Apple workshop. Most reviewers deem that some of Apple releases have captured the imagination of the masses (and made otherwise normal people queue for hours to be the first to own them) thanks to a combination of exceptional design, clever marketing and that elusive j'ne sais quois which turns a mere tool into a fashion statement and...
•What Chemicals Does Your Make Up Contain
We tend to blindly trust high-end brands. They make us believe that they are safe perhaps because they are so expensive, or because this or that celebrity happens to appear on their advertisement. However, many cosmetics contain chemicals which could be hazardous to your health.
Even brands that display organic and herbal labels may include chemicals by simply working around legal requirements. Reading labels and being informed are life-saving habits for cosmetics consumers.
Chemicals, the...
•Swimming Pools: Why They Don't Waste Water
People all over Australia have the misconception that swimming pools waste water, and decide not to install them as a result. The fact of the matter, however, is that pools actually save water. When you know how to maintain a pool properly, you can make its water last for a very, very long time.
Tips On Saving Water
=> Top Off Infrequently - There is no need to constantly top up your pool water. In fact, it should only be done on occasion, as frequently adding fresh water to the pool can...
•Mystery Item, Not Pig In A Poke
A pig in a poke is an English idiom that refers to a purchase "sight unseen", without inspecting the item. When describing the same type of transaction, most other Indo-European languages refer to a cat in a bag (or a sack). Only a few others - among them Swedish, Estonian and Finish - talk about pigs.
Regardless of whether the idiom mentions a cat or a pig, it refers to the same confidence trick popular in Europe in the Middle Ages. It works like this: during the times of famine (not a rare...
•Make Your Weekends Memorable
Weekends hold so much promise for all of us 9-to-5 employees. Alas, we all tend to spend them - or even waste them - the same old way. Surprise yourself by trying something excitingly new this weekend. Here are several ideas tailor made for South Africans:
- Learn to fly: Have you always dreamed of flying? If so, Cape Town Flying Club and Pretoria Flying School provide training for private and commercial pilot licences in safe, friendly, fun but competitive environments. Pilot training...
•Outdoor Living
Extend your living and dining areas into your garden. With a little planning and imagination, your green space can transform into a comfortable and charming alfresco zone for spending relaxed hours with the family or entertaining in style. You don't have to break the bank either, to accomplish this!
If gardening is your hobby, you're half-way there already. If you're just starting out, buy basic garden tools (cutting and pruning implements, a stainless steel hand fork, spade, etc.), visit a...
•Can Electronic Cigarettes Save the Smokers
More and more smokers are turning to e-cigarettes. While not exactly "healthy", but they do seem to be a healthier option, in comparison with traditional cigarettes.
Since they were invented in China in 2003, e-cigs with their false-fire tips and smoke-like mists are becoming popular alternatives to smoking all over the world. They usually look like the "real thing" - most often like filter cigarettes, though they also come in the guise of cigars and pipes. They are battery-operated and...
•Nintendo Wii Overview
The Wii (pronounced "we") is a gaming console from Nintendo similar to the Xbox and PlayStation. Wii users belong to a wide demographic group; users can also surf the Internet and play online against friends or other Wii users using the Wi-Fi Connection and use it for exercise.
A gaming console cannot get more complete than this.
What Comes With the Basic Wii?
The Wii Console is sleek (just 2 inches thick) and can be placed either horizontally or vertically. It has controller ports and...
•Beauty in a botox
Initially used in the medical treatment of muscle spasms, botox is now increasingly popular in cosmetic procedures, especially among celebrities. It is so popular that is has become the most widely used non-surgical anti-ageing intervention. Just what is this miracle anti-aging weapon that so many are turning to?
Botox (botulinim toxin), used for both cosmetic and medical interventions, is a purified and diluted form of the clostridium botulinum bacteria. Its beauty lies in its ability to...
•International Sellers Selling on South African Online Marketplaces
Many international sellers that have had success selling on other online marketplaces such have found selling on South African equivalents to be very lucrative. They usually achieve significantly higher margins on South African online trading platforms compared to other online marketplaces. This may because South Africans are still largely accustomed to buying from real world shopping malls where retailers generally add a high mark up to their goods.
When you search on which South African...
•Compare the Pros and Cons of Buying an Apple vs. a PC
If you already own a computer, it probably is a PC, in which case you'll be familiar enough with the interface to continue using it. But if you do not already possess a system, chances are that you've heard a bit about the AppleMac and cannot help but be impressed!
What are the Differences, Really?
To begin with, there are the basic differences. For one, the control buttons in the keyboard pad are differently arranged. Then, there is the fact that in a personal computer, the 'exit',...
•Buying the Essential Tools for Starting Your Gardening Hobby
If you've been seriously considering a new hobby that will keep you engaged and involved, gardening is definitely it. Watching new life bud and blossom under the expert guidance of your hands can prove to be a powerfully uplifting experience!
Get the Right Tools for the Job
If gardening interests you, remember that the right tools can make your job easy and fun. Most beginners veer between two extremesthey either enthusiastically invest in expensive tools that they are not experienced to...
•The Evolution of Broadband in South Africa
Internet access in South Africa has been expensive and characterised by slow satellite connections. All this promised to change with the entry of Seacom, the company that dared to lay an undersea fibre-optic telecommunications cable with the aim of bringing Africans their best broadband experience ever!
Now, months into the installation of Seacom's 128 terabytes per second (Tbps) link, has broadband really evolved in South Africa?
Following the installation of Seacom in South Africa,...
•All You Need to Know About Buying Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
You'd think that with all the progress the world boasts of today, people would enjoy better health. Unfortunately though, the reverse is true. Few people today bother to make themselves a nutritious meal. Add to this the fact that there are fewer food items available today that naturally supply us with all the vital vitamins and minerals, and you'll realise why it's time we took notice.
Enter Fortified Foods and Supplements
A recent study proves that the nutritional value of naturally...
•Tips for Buying the Best Business Cell Phone
Gone are the days when a cell phone was just about mobile communication. What smart people use these days is the smart phone! And there seem to be quite a few in the market, with each one outdoing the last model.
Why a Smart Phone?
A smart phone can best be defined as a business cell phone. It's all about doing business while having the freedom to go places. Wherever you arewaiting at an airport, travelling to a conference or using the restroomyour smart phone helps you access business...
•The good and the bad of video games
These days, Venezuela is poised to become one of the rare countries to adopt legislation prohibiting the ownership of violent video games and toys. While avoiding an all-out ban, many governments around the globe are trying to regulate video games, for example banning the sales and dissemination of games with violent and explicit content to minors and by introducing content rating systems.
The proponents of Venezuelan legislation see a direct link between video games and crime. They say too...
•Buying clothes on online marketplaces
There are people dare not buy clothes online, especially not on consumer-to-consumer auction sites and marketplaces. Is it even possible to buy clothes without trying them on first?
It can be done. Many people do it, and come back for more. Excellent bargains can be found on consumer-to-consumer online marketplaces, both on fixed price items and auctions. Your savings may average out at about 20 to 30 per cent in comparison with retail stores. If you are feeling exceptionally thrifty and do...
•Machines controlled with gestures
Many of us will be glad to know that gesture control technology is set to make inroads into our homes and offices.
Not so much because of what it can do to a computer, although many will welcome an occasional reprieve from mouse-clutching.
It is the anticipation of the things to come that makes the gesture recognition so exciting. Just remember how many minutes - nay, even hours - of your life have been wasted in tracking down the TV remote. Then imagine a TV set that you can control with an...
•How selling online changed the lives of one family
For Johann Smith, it all started a few years ago, when he bought a gem stone on a local online marketplace. Within days, he decided to try selling himself. Today, his Gem Shop is a successful family business. This is Johann's story:
In December 2006 I won a bid a 2.45ct ruby, which later turned out to be a rubelite. When I discovered that the seller lived close to me, I phoned him and he agreed to allow me to collect the gemstone. While we sat talking in his house, he showed me what his...
•The traits of a good online seller
You know which ingredients go into making a good seller on an online auction site and marketplace: desirable items; attractive prices; professional presentation; effective marketing; prompt delivery; and so on. And, of course, above everything else: an excellent reputation.
Simple, isn't it? But not always easy to live up to...
Sometimes, holding up a negative precedent can point you in the right direction. In that name, here are several real-life examples of what not to do in order to be a...
•How to stretch your budget shopping online
Nothing beats shopping from your home or even better, sneaking a few quick purchases while working at the office.
Online shopping is easy on your petrol bill; it liberates you from circling for a parking space; it allows you to do away with queues and with crowds. Then, there is the variety and the wealth of information. There are thousands of items to browse. All of them have descriptions and specifications, which surely beats looking around for a shop assistant who, when finally tracked...
•The allure of cell phones
Cell phones have got to be the most useful gadget ever. You can store your address book in your cell phone; you can make to-do lists; set reminders; play games; send text messages; take photos; save and play music; send and receive emails; pay your bills; and yes - even talk to anyone on the planet from just about anywhere.
The wish to talk to others is, of course, where it all started. The history of wireless long-distance (or at least longish distance) talking devices reaches into the hazy...
•Where to go to earn an income online
Many of us would like to earn money from home. The good news is that the internet provided us with numerous options to earn a living from the comfort of our homes. As you will discover as soon as you start searching, the problem is not the availability of work-from-home or earn-an-income-online offers. The problem is that there are too many of them, some promising you thousands of Rands (or dollars, as the case may be) for no effort at all.
The most difficult part for a beginner is...
•Selling online: Auction or fixed price?
? Sellers on online marketplaces are sometimes unsure whether to sell their goods at a fixed price or to put them on auction. Fixed price offers the comfort of certainty. The buyers will either pay the asking price, or not buy at all. However, if there are no takers, the seller may experience pangs of regrets, thinking: if only I had put it on auction, I might have sold it, albeit at a somewhat lower price... And if it does sell for the asking price, the seller may also experience pangs of...
•Sell on online marketplaces for sucess
Consumer-to-consumer online auction sites and marketplaces are a good way to earn extra cash or start a business. It is an ideal way to star a business if you have something to sell - but lack the investment capital.
The start-up costs are very low. You need a computer, internet connection and a digital camera, and many people already have all of those. Budget for packaging cost and - of course - the cost of the item you will be selling - and that is about it. If you work from home, the...
•How to clean your computer
Your computer deserves tender loving care, especially if you use it to buy or sell online.
If you are one of those computer users who occasionally give their monitor a dusting off, but never bother to actually clean their computer, you may be heading straight for disaster. Your computer could simply pack up if you do not keep it clean. Dust blocks the circulation of air, which is of crucial importance for keeping your machine cool. Allow the dust to clog the vents, and the vital components...
•Selling handmade items: the pricing dilemma
Pricing your hand-made items correctly is not an easy exercise. You need to do your homework well. The first step is a thorough research. Look at the prices of similar products in local stores, craft markets and on the online marketplace where you intend to display your wares. If you conclude that the items you make are superior, do not shy away from pricing them in higher brackets.
When you sell via an online marketplace, your overheads are minimal. Since you will be working from home, you...
•Shoppers turn to online marketplaces to beat recession
Economic recession means that more people are looking for deals that can be found on online auction sites and marketplaces.
Shoppers flock to online auction sites and marketplaces for many reasons. That is where they can find rare collectibles and a myriad of unusual items. They also appreciate the convenience of shopping 24 hours a day from the comfort of their homes. They also enjoy the thrill of bidding. However, now more than ever, they appreciate the fact that online marketplaces is...
•Guidelines for selling on online auction sites
Due to low initial costs, online auction sites and marketplaces are suitable for start-ups. There are no costs associated with a traditional brick-and-mortar business. You do not even shoulder the costs of maintaining your own Internet presence and of driving the traffic to it. The site does that. It also handles a lot of routine ecommerce tasks for you. It provides the trading platform, the web site, the software needed to transact online. And since you sell directly to your customers,...
•Advantages of trading on an online marketplace
Everyone with a computer and internet connection can become a seller or a buyer on an online auction site and marketplace. You need to be over 18 years old and to register as a user, which takes several minutes in case of buyers and a little longer for sellers.
The online trading platform set-up consists of three closely interwoven elements: the company that offers the platform; the sellers who populate it with merchandise; and the buyers who come to purchase that merchandise. The cohesive...
•Best advice from seasoned sellers
An online marketplace is not just a selling venue, but a social experience too. One of the best things you can do as a new seller is to join the forum of the site you are selling on. You will probably have a million questions. On the forum, you will find a lot of people who are willing to share their knowledge and help you. Take advantage of all that support. Often, you will be able to get in touch with someone that will lend you a guiding hand even in the middle of the night.
Here is the...
•Handling the sale and beyond
Selling on an auction website and marketplace is a perfect way to earn some additional cash, or even a steady stream of income. Though the process of registering and selling on consumer-to-consumer trading websites is relatively easy and straightforward, there are steps that you should follow after uploading your item in order to ensure a satisfactory sales process.
1. Answer the questions: Monitor your listing and your in-box. Answer all the questions the potential customers may ask you....
•Enhance your listings
Sellers on online auction sites and marketplaces would do well to consider enhancing their listings, because this leads to a better conversion rate.
To get buyers to bid on or buy your item, you first have to entice them to land on your listing. That is not an easy task, because on online marketplaces your wares are jostling for attention with thousands of other products.
You have probably noticed the way the manager of your neighbourhood grocery store displays puts the products he or she...
•Sell sewing or knitting online
The best way to sell the items you have knitted, crocheted or sewn on the Internet is by joining an existing online marketplace.
Choose the marketplace that has a decent number of registered users, a strong community and a reasonably good customer support. You will want to make sure that the site (together with your items on it) is promoted well. You will also want to make sure that both the site's customer support staff and the site's forum can be relied on to help you.
Once you are...
•Import to re-sell online
Audience: online sellers who are considering diversifying their offer with imported items. The article is intended for South African online sellers, but may be useful in other parts of the world too.
Areas covered: Stock procurement; import regulations; shipping; insurance; costing.
Note: This brief overview is not intended to supplement own research.
First, plan your strategy
1) Source the products. A good place to start is a business-to-business portal. Many countries have such portals...
•Make money selling eBooks
Almost any kind of information can be collated and packaged into a sellable format. You need to create a product and duplicate it for sale, usually in the form of eBooks which can be downloaded or emailed to the customer. The abbreviation eBooks stands for electronics books.
When you are selling eBooks, you are basically selling the same computer file over and over again. That means that an information product can have zero costs and you can make an infinite number of copies. Even if each...
•Dare to dream
There is nothing as inspirational as the experience of a real person. If you are dreaming about earning extra cash or even achieving financial independence by selling on an online auction site and marketplace, read this true-life story about how one South African grew from a clueless Internet user to a successful online seller who makes sure to know everything there it to know about the products he sells.
In the beginning: I was travelling home in Johannesburg one day in 2001 when I saw an...
•Bundle them up
You know that on an online auction site and market place you can sell practically anything, as long as it is legal. A comic book, a car, a toy, an apartment - anything goes.
Yet, the very variety of products suitable for sale online can be confusing, especially when an Internet entrepreneur starts considering diversifying his or her offer.
Why not give bundling a try. Bundling can turn a plain product into an exciting offer that will outshine your competition. Bundling products is a...
•Dos and Don'ts on Internet Security
Seated comfortably in your office chair with your cup of coffee in the one hand and your mouse in the other - it's amazing how convenient the click of a button can be for Internet banking and grocery shopping.
But many of us still ask how secure are my online transactions? Are my personal details protected? Is it safe to use my credit card on this site?
There is no reason why you should be afraid of transacting online. However, you should be vigilant and make security a priority. In doing...
•Grey market or free market?
? Many small sellers on auction-type online sites opt to sell "grey" products. These products should not be confused with fakes or replicas of bid brand names.
The grey market refers to the flow of goods through distribution channels other than those authorised or intended by the manufacturer or producer. There is also a more specific term used for the same practice, namely parallel imports. Parallel imports are goods that are imported through non-official channels from low to high price...
•Buying and selling antiques and collectibles online
The antiques and collectibles category is one of the most popular on consumer-to-consumer auction sites and marketplaces. Unsurprisingly, most of the antique and collectible objects traded online are sold in the auction format. After all, this area of human activity has always been the backbone of the auction business, because the dynamic mechanism of bidding is particularly well suited for determining the price of non-standard items whose value is open to debate.
Consequently, taking the...
•A tale of two buyers
It is a good idea to remind ourselves occasionally of the "dos" of online shopping on consumer-to-consumer auction sites
The scene is easy to imagine. Happy to have won in the bidding for a coveted item on an online auction site, a buyer is eager to finalise the transaction. He is at his computer processing the payment. He had already entered the seller's details. His index finger is hovering above the "confirm payment" button.
At that moment his cell phone rings. The man hesitates. Should...
•Sell Online to Ease the Cash Crunch
Sell online while searching for the right job, or to supplement your income
In these lean times of run-away petrol prices, rising credit interest rates and ever-higher grocery bills, every additional source of income is a sought-after commodity. Even people who hold a full-time job are starting to feel the pinch. Things are that much more difficult for first-time job seekers or people who find themselves in-between jobs.
The good news is that you can turn to the Internet and earn some extra...
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