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History and background of hot stone massage
Introduction Massage is perhaps the oldest form of practical healing known to humans, easily predating written records. For millennia, people of virtually all cultures have used a combination of touch, heat (thermotherapy), and stones as therapeutic tools. It is pretty safe to […]
Introduction
Massage is perhaps the oldest form of practical healing known to humans, easily predating written records. For millennia, people of virtually all cultures have used a combination of touch, heat (thermotherapy), and stones as therapeutic tools. It is pretty safe to say that almost all cultures have used heat and / or stones to have some kind of healing effect on the body, either by using stones directly on the body as we do in a hot stone massage, or indirectly, similar to a structure like Stonehenge that affects the body energetically.
Most therapists who incorporate hot stones into their massage routine agree that the Chinese, Native Americans, and Hawaiians have played an important role in the way stone therapy is applied today (although they also Egyptians, Ayurvedic medicine, Pacific Islanders, and many other cultures are said to have also used stones in their healing arts.)
Traditional uses of stones
One of the earliest recorded uses of stones for healing was by the Chinese. Before the invention of metal acupuncture needles, ancient practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regularly used various sharp and shaped stones to treat diseases. These stones were known as ‘Bian Stones’ and were used to puncture, pierce and bleed various points on the body (in addition to puncturing boils and performing other superficial procedures). The Chinese also used heat, in the form of ‘moxabustion’ (burning ‘mugwort’, a dried herb, on acupuncture points), to increase the yang / heat in the body and have a healing effect on patients. Almost all TCM practitioners still use moxabustion.
Certainly, both Bian Stones and moxabustion were used together in the same treatment; however, there are divergent opinions when it comes to the specific use of stones to massage the body. TCM practitioners ‘scraped’ various muscles and meridians with jade tools (and other hard objects) to treat various diseases. This was / is known as ‘Gua Sha’, and is still practiced today.
Native Americans had many rituals that involved the use of stones. One of the best known rituals consisted of placing hot stones (usually basalt) in a structure similar to a tipi, also known as “Sweat Lodge”. This practice was used to cleanse and heal the body and mind. Several other cultures, including the Romans, had a similar idea, which led to the development of modern saunas. Another Native American ritual used a hot stone wrapped in cloth / bark. This warm stone was placed on the lower abdomen of a menstruating woman to relieve cramps (women today employ this same principle when using a hot water bottle).
Heated stones were used perhaps more frequently in traditional Hawaiian healing practices. Common uses included wrapping hot stones in ‘ti leaves’, a special type of leaf with therapeutic properties. These wrapped stones were then placed on sore areas of the body to reduce pain, similar to using a heating pad or poultice. Hot stones were also placed in shallow wells and covered with these same sheets. The patient would then lie on the leaves, allowing the healing properties to infuse the body.
It is also said that volcanic stones were rubbed on the body after a traditional Hawaiian Kahuna / Lomi-Lomi massage (in the Hawaiian language, Lomi-Lomi simply means ‘knead / rub / massage’). Due to the roughness of the stones used, this was perhaps less of a massage technique and more of an exfoliation. Hawaiians are one of the cultures most closely associated with stone therapy today.
There are also endless references to the use of gems, crystals, and other types of stones by many cultures throughout the history of healing.
About Today’s Hot Stone Massage
Today’s stone therapy, a truly unique style of massage, has been gaining popularity around the world after being ‘discovered’ in the United States in 1993. The story revolves around a masseuse named Mary Nelson, who suffered from repetitive use injuries. on the shoulders / wrists. She was taking a sauna with her niece who was about to get a massage and was ‘called’ to use the stones. Mary chose some of the softer stones and used them in massage. It felt great (for both the client and the therapist) and thus Stone Therapy as we know it today was born. This early style of stone therapy today was / is called ‘LaStone Therapy’.
Mary ‘channeled’ much of the information on LaStone Therapy from her Native American spirit guide. This is one of the reasons many spas / salons and journalists think that stone therapy is a “traditional” Native American treatment. Although LaStone Therapy is based on Native American culture, it is much more accurate to say that today’s Stone Therapy is a combination of Chinese, Native American, and Hawaiian healing principles (as well as many other cultures that somehow used heat and / or stones in their healing arts).
What to Expect During a Hot Stone Massage
A modern day hot stone massage (also sometimes called a hot stone massage) will generally consist of the therapist placing hot stones (usually basalt stones) of various shapes / sizes on the client’s body (for safety, most Of the times these ‘placement’ the stones will not be in direct contact with the skin, but will be placed on a towel to cushion the heat). These stones are placed at different points (chakras, energy points, muscle aches, etc.), depending on the style of hot stone massage or stone therapy.
While these setting stones heat and activate specific areas, the therapist will take other hot stones and begin to massage a different area of the body. The heat from the stones is released deep into the muscles, greatly enhancing the massage. It is said that one stroke with a hot stone is equivalent to ten normal massage strokes! Some therapists will also incorporate cold stones (usually marble) into their treatment which, while not as relaxing as hot stones, do have a role to play in many conditions. A typical hot stone massage will last 60 to 90 minutes.
Most people who undergo a hot stone massage will be impressed by the level of relaxation achieved. Some clients will have vivid dreams or even “out of body” experiences. It is usually a very comforting, relaxing, and healing experience. In addition to the deep level of relaxation, the Hot Stone Massage is also ideal to incorporate into the Remedial or Deep Tissue Massage. Not only does the client receive the benefits, but when practiced correctly, the therapist will reduce the stress on their hands and wrists.
Virtually all spas in Europe, America, and Australia offer hot stone massages or stone therapy on their menu. However, the number of different styles is almost as varied as the stones themselves.
As with all forms of massage, it is important that therapists undergo professional training in hot stone massage. Check with the spa, salon or therapist prior to your treatment to ensure that you are receiving the best massage from the most qualified therapist.
Nervous system diseases – Multiple sclerosis – Effects when walking
1.) What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). It is considered a chronic and often disabling disease. The CNS includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis […]
1.) What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). It is considered a chronic and often disabling disease. The CNS includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis can vary and can include numbness in the limbs, or it can become more severe and lead to paralysis or loss of vision. The severity and progression of this disease are unpredictable and vary from person to person.
2.) MS, an autoimmune disease
What does this mean? – An autoimmune disease is when the body’s own defenses attack the nervous system. In other words, the body’s defenses will attack myelin, which are the fatty substances that surround and protect the nerve fibers of the CNS. When these nerve fibers are damaged, myelin forms scar tissue (also known as sclerosis). As a result of damaged or destroyed nerve fibers, the nerve impulses that travel to and from the brain and spinal cord can be disturbed. Which means that the transmission of these impulses can be interrupted; this can produce a variety of symptoms.
3.) The cause of multiple sclerosis
While the exact cause of this disease is unknown, scientists currently believe that there is a combination of several factors that lead to MS. These factors include:
A.) Environmental
Ms is known to occur more frequently in areas of the world that are further from the equator. Studies have shown that when a person is born in a high-risk area and then moves to a lower-risk area, before the age of 15, the person can acquire the risk of the new area. – Some researchers attribute this to the amount of vitamin D that a person will receive, as a result of living in each area, due to sunlight.
B.) Genetic
While multiple sclerosis is not inherited, people with a first-degree relative, parent, or brother with MS have been shown to increase their risk of developing the disease.
4.) Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Balance problems and weakness can develop when a person has MS. This can affect the way a person walks or moves and, as a result, can decrease the individual’s quality of life. Some treatment methods can help people who have these walking problems.
Walking Problems and Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment Options
When a person has walking problems that develop from MS, they can benefit from working with their local licensed orthopedist. These people are orthopedic brace specialists and can provide you with a specific type of brace called AFO that will help you with your balance, gait, and walking speed. People are now also using a device called a WalkAide to help with foot drop due to MS. This is an FDA approved device that is receiving a lot of attention in the medical field as a way to help people walk if they have a foot drop due to multiple sclerosis.
Finding Real Estate Investment Deals in Quality Apartments – Part 2
In this article I will continue where real estate investors can find quality offers. Next on the list is getting information online. The way we do business has been revolutionized with the Internet, and in some ways the Internet has made conducting […]
In this article I will continue where real estate investors can find quality offers. Next on the list is getting information online.
The way we do business has been revolutionized with the Internet, and in some ways the Internet has made conducting business and finding information even easier. The Internet has many benefits and, in many cases, it is highly recommended, but when looking for properties to buy, I usually do not depend so much on it. Online commercial property resources such as LoopNet, Costar, CIMLS, and other listing services provide a lot of information about properties for sale, but they are available to everyone, so there is a lot of competition. I always teach you to have some kind of leverage, especially when it comes to trading.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Another good way to locate deals is to place an ad in the newspaper. Many larger metropolitan newspapers have specific sections for commercial or multi-family investment properties, allowing you to target specific brokers or investors, allowing them to contact you for more information.
MAGAZINES AND COMMERCIAL PUBLICATIONS OF THE INDUSTRY
Your local trade associations publish magazines and books that reserve space for placing advertisements. Whether national or regional, this will allow you to market to a well-defined group of investors and brokers. Many of these publications also contain information on specialty brokers, lenders, appraisers, and other team members who are vital to the buying process.
NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INVESTMENT CLUBS
These organizations, located in the main markets of the country, provide a forum for real estate professionals of all trades. This is a great place to connect with investors and brokers who can help you get valuable deals and resources.
FIND DISABLED AND UNDERVALUED PROPERTIES
With our current market, there are many distressed deals available. You can access offers from banks of owners who were unable to meet their payment obligation. Lenders are not in the business of real estate management, and in some cases, they have to take over. These properties are then transferred to the real estate portfolio owned by the lender or REO. In some cases, a bank will manage and sell its own REO portfolio, but in other cases, it will assign a company that specializes in REO management and disposition for banks. Banks are quite flexible about the terms and conditions of sale, as they are trying to minimize their losses and remove bad debts from their books. Therefore, there is a great opportunity to reach an agreement that is acceptable to both parties.
The process of finding REO deals is a daunting task and requires consistency and patience. If you think you are only going to make one phone call and you think you will be offered an infinite number of offers, think again. To find REOs, you need to make a contact within a bank who can direct you in the direction of opportunities or representatives of the REO management firms assigned by the bank.
The best way would be to start locally at your bank that you do business with, introduce yourself, and find out who the person or department is in charge of disposing of REO / Non Performing promissory notes or special assets. By meeting these people, you want to make sure you know exactly what you are looking for, that you are a serious investor and have the ability to close projects when a deal is struck.
Buying an REO generally requires a cash deal, banks rarely accept financing through conventional sources. Every day the lender loses money on that property and wants a quick and easy transaction.
SALE OF SHORTS
A short sale is the sale of a property in which the price the lender sells is less than the balance owed on the property loan. This happens when the borrower is unable to pay the balance and the lender decides to sell the property at a loss less than that of proceeding with foreclosure. This allows the lender to save on foreclosure fees and processing and allows the borrower to avoid an extremely low credit score on their report.
We are seeing an unprecedented opportunity for investors to realize high returns and significant returns through ownership of Apartment Investment real estate. If you enjoyed this article and want to learn more about investing in apartments, you can watch a FREE, no-obligation webinar that explains the benefits of owning Apartment Investment Real Estate in more detail. Register here: Investing Done For You
Raj Shoker on Dash Radio
Raj Shoker will be interviewed on March 22, 2020 in an exclusive interview for Rukus Avenue Radio and Dash Radio. Raj Shoker is a fantastic personality, hailing from Coventry, England. His journey consists of immense hard work, Raj was very young when […]
Raj Shoker will be interviewed on March 22, 2020 in an exclusive interview for Rukus Avenue Radio and Dash Radio.
Raj Shoker is a fantastic personality, hailing from Coventry, England. His journey consists of immense hard work, Raj was very young when he came to the nation of England from his native France. Raj began his career as a radio jockey on Radio Panj and rose through the ranks. After joining BritAsia TV last fall, Raj Shoker has become one of the best South Asian TV and radio hosts in the UK. Raj Shoker will share his entire journey on March 22, 2020 on a Rukus Avenue Radio Original, Diljaan In Depth.
Designed for anyone with an affinity for South Asian culture, Rukus Avenue Radio listeners can expect to be entertained, inspired and informed. With over 85 original shows hosted by some of the world’s leading South Asian music artists, DJs, journalists, comedians, activists, and influencers, Rukus Avenue Radio offers something for everyone.
“Vaily Bandeya Di Hundi Ae Ho Nishani, Maarde Ne Jinnu Lalkar Maarde”
– Diljaan In Depth motto
Diljaan In Depth is a one-hour radio show that airs weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. M. PST and at 12 p. M. EST in North America, at 5 p.m. M. GMT in the UK and at 9:30 p.m. M. IST in India.
Rukus Avenue Radio can be listened to 24/7 via the Dash Radio app available on iOS and Android, as well as the Dash Radio platform at DashRadio.com completely free of charge and commercial-free. Dash Radio was created in 2014 by world-renowned DJ Skee (Scott Keeney) and is currently the world’s largest fully original digital broadcaster, with more than 80 curator-championed stations and a monthly audience of more than 10 million listeners. .
Founded in 1996 by Sammy Chand, the confluence of cultures on Rukus Avenue has had a distinctive musical expression that has been noted for its cultural contribution to America. Its storied history has featured artists who have been recognized by the New York Times, Smithsonian Museum, BBC, FOX, CBS News, WNYC, KCRW, and more, while its music has been featured on over 60 different film and television shows. of all the world. Considered the conduit of the South Asian music movement in North America, Rukus Avenue collaborated with the White House in 2016 on an anti-bullying album for President Obama’s “Act To Change” initiative. In January 2017, Rukus Avenue released the album “Artists Unite Against Human Trafficking” with the United Nations featuring some of the world’s top artists, including Quincy Jones and AR Rahman. In July 2018, Rukus Avenue marked its 24th release with the soundtrack to the film “The Black Prince” featuring the likes of Talib Kweli and Nelly Furtado.
About Dash Radio
Dash Radio features over 400 shows on over 75 stations featuring talents like Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Oscar De La Hoya, Monsters Of Rock, and the estates of Isaac Hayes and Rick James. It also features seasonal special pop-up stations, including the Michael Jackson Diamond Celebration pop-up that celebrates Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday in conjunction with Cirque Du Soleil. On the programming side, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp and Hip-Hop icon Too Short will join the Dash Radio family with weekly shows.
Dash Radio has more than 40 distribution points that include agreements that place Dash within almost all new connected vehicles. Dash is also available through home speakers, including the Amazon Echo, SONOS, and Google Home, as well as Pluto TV, Chrome, Fire Stick, Apple TV, and more. Dash operates a flagship store studio in Los Angeles at DREAM Hollywood and is now available within every room of the DREAM Hotel. Dash also launched Build-A-Bear Radio complete with a radio studio inside the Build-A-Bear Workshop store next to the Empire State Building.
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Soccer predictions – how to bet and win!
There are many people who rely on soccer predictions in order to gain an advantage in soccer gambling. But how exactly are these predictions made? Before doing anything else (before putting money at stake) make sure you know what you are doing […]
There are many people who rely on soccer predictions in order to gain an advantage in soccer gambling. But how exactly are these predictions made?
Before doing anything else (before putting money at stake) make sure you know what you are doing and what you are getting into. If you really want to get into the game of soccer, you’d better read about it before you start betting on any team.
The Internet is full of information on the subject. You can search for articles and websites that can help you learn more about the topic. This would also let you know a few tricks of the trade. The more knowledge you have, the more likely you are to make a good bet. Also, you will be steered away from false information or online money resellers. And of course, that would be good for you and your money.
For most people just starting out in the business, soccer predictions are a real charm to them. These predictions would tell them what exactly could happen in the next game. Based on these predictions, they can bet on the team they think would win. Of course, no one can really predict the outcome of a game. Handicappers, or people who give predictions of the game, tell their clients that there is no guarantee that their predictions will actually happen. So it is up to you if you are going to bet according to your predictions.
These handicappers are demanding a lot of effort and spending a lot of time studying the movement of each and every player. They also take a look at the teams’ performances. The handicapper bases his predictions on the outcome of the game on these factors. They would match the strengths and weaknesses of the team and also take into consideration their performance in previous games. It really is hard work and the handicappers are doing it for you.
Handicappers would also save you a lot of time and effort when studying the team’s players and the team itself. You probably don’t have the luxury of having time to observe each game closely and memorize each game in the rule book, do you? So you could leave the job to the professionals. The disabled are the gurus of the business. The years they have spent studying the game give them confidence in the predictions they are giving you.
Of course, there would be a fee for these predictions. In reality, it would depend on the handicapper and how much and how he would pay. Some disabled people request a direct rate. Other handicappers would ask for a portion of your winnings. Everything would depend on you.
Of course, it will still be up to you whether or not you will need these soccer predictions. It is not a requirement to place bets, but it will surely help you.
Glacial Salmon Fishing in World of Warcraft
I’ve started a longer-than-usual project to watch the fish feasts and see how profitable it is to try to make them to sell to other guilds, whether that’s fishing for the ingredients yourself or playing auction house. The first ingredient we will […]
I’ve started a longer-than-usual project to watch the fish feasts and see how profitable it is to try to make them to sell to other guilds, whether that’s fishing for the ingredients yourself or playing auction house.
The first ingredient we will look at is glacial salmon. The best place to fish them is in the Grizzly Hills in Northrend as they come in pools and can also be fished with a fishing skill of 1. The route I took was to start just below Zeb Halak, follow the river east to logging. campgrounds that always had a good number of pools waiting for me, then I follow the river all the way south to where it meets the sea at Venture Bay and back down the creek heading to Drak Tharon to start the loop again. This last stretch of river has fish pools, however they are not glacial salmon pools so I ignored them.
I fished until I caught exactly 200 salmon that ended up at the 85 minute mark and about 3 loops of the route described above. Along with the salmon, he had caught 132 pygmy suckling pigs and a variety of crafting materials from the boxes (scraps of boreal leather, cobalt ore, frostweave cloth). All of these non-salmon items sold for a total of 89G at auction.
Now looking at the fish themselves. I saved all of mine for the fish feast experiment of which I will post the results in a few weeks. However, if you want to sell them outright, you have two options.
The first is to sell them raw. These would be bought by people who are improving their culinary skills or by people who want to make their own fish feasts and have no time to fish for themselves. On my server, glacial salmon costs 1g26 each, which would give a total sale price of 252g
The other option is to use the power of spices to make firecracker salmon. This is a raid booster food that grants good spell power +46 and +40 Stamina. The additional ingredient that is needed to make this is northern spices and they have recently been plummeting so fast that I am now collecting batches of 100 for 15 silver per spice. So, start with a fish that is worth 1g26, add 15 silver spice coins and voila, the finished product is now worth 2g61.
However, this is not as simple as it sounds. Firecracker salmon sells much slower than raw glacial salmon. This means that if you decide to cook your fish, you will have to be prepared to only put 2-3 stacks in the AH at a time to avoid flooding the market. You should also be prepared for any AH competition that could very quickly reduce the price of this slow-selling food.
The end result of selling the cooked version would end up at a price of 581g (firecracker salmon + trapped mats – spices purchased). This is over the 85 minute trip. The hourly rate would be 410 g / h.
There is also a lesson to be learned from the courtesy I encountered while fishing in the Grizzly Hills for this. For the most part, you can expect to have the entire river to yourself when you are fishing. Salmon can be fished elsewhere and there are no fishing missions that require you to be in this area. However, after about 30 minutes of fishing, I found myself trying to land in the same pools as another character. Because he was at level 80, I assumed he was looking for the same fish as me, either as a benefit to himself or as fish feasts, so I resigned myself to sharing the ponds with him and reducing the rate of fish caught per hour. . After a few minutes of this, I decided to say hi to him and ask him what he was doing. Turns out he was new to fishing and was only here to improve his fishing skills. Then I spent a while explaining that if you wanted to increase your skill through swimming pools, then there were better concentrations in places like the South Sea. He thanked me for my help and flew off, once again letting me fish all of Grizzly Hills on my own. So happy endings for everyone.
Soul Purpose Plane
What is all this? Our higher guide is our connection to the truth and our spiritual heart. Our higher guide offers us the opportunity to know the plane of the purpose of our soul. This connection with our inner wisdom offers us […]
What is all this?
Our higher guide is our connection to the truth and our spiritual heart. Our higher guide offers us the opportunity to know the plane of the purpose of our soul. This connection with our inner wisdom offers us the opportunity to realize the plan of our soul’s purpose.
Our heart intuitively knows that we are living in a special moment. The challenge is that we may have invested more time and energy in a way of being or paradigm that may no longer serve us. Our judgment turns into a sense of false security based on an illusion of inherent insecurity.
Interference to know the plane of the purpose of our soul
I remember deep down trying to figure out what I was here to do. I look at other people living their soul purpose assuming they must have some kind of technique used to be special.
From the outside, it looked easy. As if there is something singing from above to guide them. Then one morning we woke up too much revealing exactly the steps to take. You now have a plan to follow.
Saying that it is as easy as waking up and remembering what enlightens us is not so easy.
Experience shows me that there are blocks, interferences, fears, frustrations, anger, sabotage behaviors that our ego clings to. Releasing the ego illusion is not that simple.
Because I want to know it?
You, like anyone else, may be curious about your soul’s purpose. If this is you, the search for answers is defined with truth, faith and wisdom.
- Why do I exist?
- Do you know what that role is?
- Are you happy with your current self or do you feel like you are living someone else’s life?
Higher-oriented soul coaching takes you on a journey of true self-discovery where your soul’s purpose plan is defined.
Are you one of those people?
Your current self is restricted. The achievement is going through different experiences with much less results.
Do you feel now when there are things you need to do and the things you are doing now just don’t feel congruent?
Reality
There are times when I’m sure you already have confidence. You are inclined to do and act as we have been taught. Often, you lose your real self due to work, relationships, surroundings, surroundings, and other circumstances.
Sometimes you need to do something to fit in, even at the cost of losing your unique self.
Sometimes you lose your way and yourself. However, you can always find your way back.
Tuning in
Tune in to your inner wisdom (higher guidance) determines effective actions to take and plans to carry out.
You will free yourself from the fears, beliefs and strengths, spoken and unspoken, that have been holding you back. Connecting with your inner wisdom is your source of truth, beyond our ego’s illusions permeated with fear.
Your soul’s purpose plan is always calling you to follow a path. When we step out of our ego and into our hearts, amazing possibilities appear.
- Inner wisdom clears the way to knowledge
- Your essence is shown
- The blessing gives you clarity
- The work you do brings joy and satisfaction.
“If we are spiritual beings having a human experience, what is the purpose of our human existence? Why are we really here?”
Clear the way between ego illusion and truth
Your inner wisdom and open heart offer the assurance of our connection to the Source of Love and Light.
It helps you evaluate the choices you currently have, have you made, the reasons behind those choices, discerning the results and WHY? To choose again!
Your inner wisdom helps you bridge the gap between where you currently are and where you really want to be placed.
Discover the innate power that resides in you.
Everyone’s soul purpose plan is known. Actions that you must perform with your incredible abilities.
Remember: your soul is always calling you. Your inner wisdom gives you the opportunity to hear what it really is for you. You will understand and align your soul’s plan of purpose.
This is a process that clears mental noise, emotional and physical clutter so that you hear a clear message from True Source. You will differentiate yourself from the voice of the ego and the voice of the source.
Most of us live our lives without knowing the true purpose of our soul, why we are born.
Are you getting more curious and do you know the true extent of your abilities?
Your current self must be living a restricted life, achieving and going through different experiences that are far less than what you were born to do and live.
Understanding your soul’s purpose plan welcomes you through inner wisdom. Inner wisdom is your teacher and guide to the answers you seek.
We all seek guidance at some point in our lives. I am just a facilitator.
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Expectations of online shopping
Online shopping is going to explode. Today, retailers are adding in-store pickup, offering free shipping, and experimenting with social media. It is becoming difficult to tell who is a pure internet retailer and who are brick-and-mortar stores with online portals. All of […]
Online shopping is going to explode. Today, retailers are adding in-store pickup, offering free shipping, and experimenting with social media. It is becoming difficult to tell who is a pure internet retailer and who are brick-and-mortar stores with online portals. All of them are reformulating how we will buy online in the future: through a mobile device, tablet, kiosk in the store, etc.
New legislation may be required to protect customers, but this will also negatively affect online shopping. Internet retailers would have to collect sales tax. We will talk about the legislation later in this article.
However, more and more traditional retailers are betting on online sales. LL Bean launched free shipping on all items, Macy’s offers free shipping on purchases of $ 99 or more, Walmart purchased the Kosmix social media platform to build its online business, and Toys R Us purchased a new distribution center to support the Internet sales.
More and more retailers will implement store pickup. Walmart has already started offering in-store pickup for orders placed online. Sears and Kmart are testing home delivery. Farm stores in Florida offer their shoppers to order groceries online and pick them up at a store. Some smaller stores may even open designated pickup locations for products ordered online (for example, Chronodrive).
Today, people who own a smartphone can use applications that allow them to compare prices or use coupons to buy online. But we are just getting started with this type of technology.
New applications allow customers to upload video clips by modeling new fabrics or using a new purchase. This is a new feature, but it will definitely pay off quickly.
What about the power of social networks like Facebook and Twitter? As a consumer, you can “like” or follow a favorite retailer and get discounts on sales. For example, 12 million consumers “liked” Victoria’s Secret on Facebook in March 2011.
Jim Okamura (Managing Partner at Okamura Consulting) says that social shopping is just beginning. Mention that Facebook offers a good return on investment. However, there are still many retailers that have not yet taken advantage of this advantage.
Online shopping will also help many small niche online retailers. Through international or cross-border e-commerce, they now make 10-20% of their sales outside of their own country (for example, SousVideSupreme, Zara, Top Shop, and StyleTrek).
Nowadays, more and more sites go through the din of so many sites and provide consumers with only the information that interests them: Dealnews, ConsumerSearch, Brad’s Deals and My Shopping Genie. There are sites that you can use to find coupon codes and possibly to earn money while shopping online. There are also a variety of websites that you can use to earn “points” or “dollars.” You can increase these points and dollars and “cash” them for gifts such as gift cards, real money, accessories, electronics, and more. (Swag Bucks).
A big advantage for consumers of online shopping is that as it becomes easier to compare prices (through My Shopping Genie, for example), stores will be forced to create better experiences with better sales staff and items hard to find anywhere else.
In an April 2011 article, it was revealed that China shut down 410 websites involved in copyright infringement and counterfeiting in the first 3 months of 2010. This is a sign that governments are now trying to interfere with the legitimation of online sales and make them safe for them. buyers. China’s online shopping has been booming (iResearch analysis). China has more than 450 million Internet users, being the largest in the world. China’s online shopping transaction volume increased 89.4% year-on-year. Approximately 148 million customers purchased goods or services online in 2010. China’s online economy grew rapidly in the first quarter of 2011, driven primarily by the development of e-commerce and the mobile Internet. Due to this increase in online shopping, Chinese local authorities are putting more emphasis on monitoring online stores.
Another example is Malaysia. Malaysians spent $ 739 million shopping online last year, according to a survey published by PayPal. PayPal’s growth in Malaysia last year was the strongest in the Asia-India region at 70%. The largest percentage of online retail purchases are made on local websites. However, the US is the most popular country where Malaysians shopped.
As we mentioned earlier, governments are now trying to make online shopping safer for customers.
In an ABC News article from April this year, it is claimed that the White House has developed a plan called the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) to combat identity theft online. The idea of this plan is to consolidate Internet logins, a kind of “Connection” for online purchases with the government approval mark. In addition, increased security will encourage consumers and financial services companies to accept payments via smartphones. Supporters of this system noted that the program would be voluntary. However, there are pros and cons regarding this topic. Customers can benefit from this type of legislation, but it also has its drawbacks.
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What is Yelp and how should I use it?
Location-based services or LBS platforms like Yelp, FourSquare, GoWalla, and Facebook Places are all the rage among marketers these days. Between social media, mobile and local, there is great potential for marketers to deliver incredibly accurate and measurable marketing campaigns with a […]
Location-based services or LBS platforms like Yelp, FourSquare, GoWalla, and Facebook Places are all the rage among marketers these days. Between social media, mobile and local, there is great potential for marketers to deliver incredibly accurate and measurable marketing campaigns with a minimal amount of effort. Y budget. However, it is critical to develop an approach before you begin. If you spread too much, you could get overwhelmed by everything. This article will look at Yelp as an online reputation tool that can be used to create a credible and transparent image.
Yelp tends to focus on content curation; Content is generated from local Yelpers sharing reviews of local businesses they frequent in their respected cities. These reviews are selected, organized, and published by the Yelp Community Manager (an official Yelp employee) on a page within Yelp. These posted reviews can be incredibly powerful when it comes to shaping a local merchant’s online reputation. The good news is that you, as the business owner, can be actively involved in the process.
To get started, you’ll need to claim your ad on Yelp. This is quite painless and should only take a few minutes. Make sure to complete your profile as well; Yelp has strict guidelines when it comes to approving listings. They are not there to intimidate anyone into signing up. It’s more of a SPAM prevention issue than anything else. Always use a real business photo too, that’s very helpful.
Once the token has been claimed, you will have access to all the conversations about your company. You can see who has been reviewing your products and services and respond to any comments or feedback that has been posted; good or bad. Make sure you are objective and honest when communicating through Yelp. Your voice will be heard, but only if it is honest and credible.
Lastly, don’t go into “sale mode” either. Yelp is not a self-promotion site; is an administration tool, very similar to the mailboxes that most companies save to receive suggestions. Wait for these comments to be published on the web.
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Bamboo bathroom cabinets: the new alternative to wood
Environmentally friendly Trees that are harvested to create real wood products often take decades to reach the level of maturity required for harvest. Because of this, wood is slowly becoming a depleted resource. This herb, on the other hand, is abundant now […]
Environmentally friendly
Trees that are harvested to create real wood products often take decades to reach the level of maturity required for harvest. Because of this, wood is slowly becoming a depleted resource. This herb, on the other hand, is abundant now and can reach full maturity in as little as four years, making it a more sustainable natural resource. Environmentally friendly people are encouraged to check with the manufacturer they are purchasing their products to make sure the herb was harvested in an environmentally friendly manner.
No moisture damage
Wood often absorbs moisture and water, causing it to swell and lose its original shape. This alternative to wood doesn’t absorb moisture in the same way that wood does, which is why bamboo is an exceptional choice for bathroom remodel projects, especially if family members enjoy extremely hot showers. Homeowners won’t be concerned about their bamboo bathroom cabinets warping over time. Instead, they can enjoy a room that will look the same years after the day their products were first assembled.
Sustainable
Most people seem to be under the impression that it will not be as durable as wood because it is technically an herb, but it is the exact opposite. This material has proven to be more durable than wood in most cases. It can take a bit of abuse, support more weight than sturdier wooden shelves in some cases, and lasts longer so far. This alternative to wood has the potential to outlast many of the furnishings in your home today, while retaining its beauty.
Affordable
Because this resource is still abundant in the world, the recent increase in demand for this natural resource has not led to an increase in prices. Instead, the price range for this material remains affordable for families with a variety of incomes. Once bamboo bathroom cabinets are installed, they are still affordable for homeowners. There are no special chemicals or maintenance required to keep your home looking beautiful, as well as oiling the material and occasionally cleaning it with warm soap and water.
Different colors and styles
Bamboo can be manipulated in a variety of styles and can be stained in a similar way to wood, making this new building material as versatile as wood when it comes to redecorating. However, owners should dye this material with caution. It doesn’t work the same way with wood, so it’s a good idea to practice on a small, inconspicuous piece of your shelves.
Remodeling projects can go one of two ways: They can make your home less attractive, or you can end up with a home that requires less maintenance and has more visual appeal. Bathroom cabinets made from this material help you do the latter, giving you a unique design that will impress your guests and requires little to no maintenance on your part. Take the time to research this eco-friendly option to discover all the other benefits that come with these uniquely designed additions to your home.