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Wikaniko Shop isn’t just an online shop were you can buy Eco Products. Wikaniko Shop is your gateway to a myriad of resources, articles, tips, ideas, games, and anything else you can think of that is eco or green related. Our task is to help you to reduce your footprint on the world, and reduce your spending as you go greener.

But we are much more than an online shop and have started a campaign to plant much needed trees in Africa. Join us and with your help, you will pick up some stunning ideas plus incredible insights as to what is happening to our world today.

We want you to join us on an incredible green journey, and reduce your carbon footprint whilst saving money by buying eco friendly products at a great price. In the Wikaniko Shop you will discover one of the most comprehensive ranges that you could ever come across under one roof. In fact we stock 650 products – totally degradable bags, fantastic natural cosmetics, natural toiletries, soaps, creams, organic cotton wool, energy saving devices, sustainable greetings cards, interesting and creative water saving gadgets, organic gardening products, seeds, and all at your fingertips.

You can simply purchase eco products online as a green shopper. We recognise the need for those who want to purchase green products, learn more about the environment, get a little more involved, and receive up to date news, ideas, tips, articles, etc. So you can become a Wikaniko Shop Club Member (and receive your become greener products at a discount too)

On the website you will discover eco games, resources, environmentally aware articles, facts, free eco newsletter, and so much more. You can play the recycling game. Join in the WikanDoIt program.

Subscribe to the free Organic Gardening series. Learn how to use your organic vegetables in cooking. Read all about how we can help reduce the damage and pollution on our world. Reduce your carbon footprint too!

You are about to discover a web site that is different from the norm. Exciting. Interesting. Enjoyable. Thought provoking. Informative. Fun.

Becoming more ‘eco friendly’ is on many people’s lips these days. However, it is difficult to know where to start, and what to believe. So we have unravelled the mysteries for you in the most innovative and creative ways that you could ever imagine.

Please take time to explore Wikaniko Shop. You will be astonished at what you will discover, and delighted about how you can benefit from the services and resources oozing from this web site. Above all, we will show you how to become a whole lot more environmentally aware, whilst actually benefiting your wallet or purse! It needn’t cost the earth to go ‘green’ – but it will cost us all the earth (literally) if we don’t….

The purpose of Wikaniko Shop is to help you become greener for less.

The Wikaniko Shop has ‘hit the ground running’ since launching our eco friendly shop, and already stock over 650 fascinating eco friendly, ethical , organic and sustainable products; with new products arriving and being added to the eco friendly shop’s inventory all the time!

The purpose of Wikaniko Shop is to help people become greener at a more affordable cost, with the intention of bringing ‘eco friendly shopping’ to the masses.

Wikaniko Shop also return profits in the form of customer incentives and stamps to those using their eco friendly shop.

Wikaniko Shop offers green shopper’s using their eco friendly shop two forms of membership; customer and distributor. Why not find out more?

As a eco friendly shop customer, registration is FREE and you receive discounts and incentives etc from time to time on the products that you purchase. Furthermore, you can take part in the WiKanDoIt series, where you can get a weekly green task to carry out. This builds up week by week until you realise how well you are doing. 20 or 30 small unnoticeable changes built up over the weeks will add up to a massive improvement – especially for your wallet. There are rewards and incentives along the way too!

As a member, the price you see isn’t the price you pay! You can obtain discounts and rewards, making your membership of Wikaniko Shop thoroughly rewarding in every sense of the word. You get great products and you get a discount. We make a small profit by helping you. Together, we make the world a better place….what better way is there to brighten up your day?

Take time to explore the products thoroughly. Wander through the range of organic cosmetics (actually certified as good enough to eat!) pick some natural organic cotton wool or cotton buds, check out the money saving gadgets, and choose some greetings cards from sustainable forests.

Wikaniko Shop isn’t a just a eco friendly shop – it is a whole new experience. And register as a member today, to enjoy great discounts and rewards!

Take time to explore the products thoroughly. Wander through the range of organic cosmetics (actually certified as good enough to eat!). Pick some natural organic cotton wool or cotton buds. Check out the money saving gadgets. Buy some seeds. Study the aromatherapy course, and choose some really nice essential oils. Select some great greetings cards from sustainable forests. Buy seeds to begin your organic garden. Purchase bio degradable bags and cleaning products. Choose from the range of own brand Aloe Vera products – especially the anti-ageing product that everyone is talking about…..

So Wikaniko Shop isn’t just an online shop – it is a whole new experience. Register as a member today, to enjoy brilliant products, and superb customer service!

“Saving a home from foreclosure requires fast and informed action but the solution doesn’t have to be costly,” said Fed Reserve Governor Elizabeth A Duke. “It should not hurt to get help.” There are several foreclosure guides available online which assist the homeowner in understanding their options to avoid foreclosure.

Many barristers of foreclosure schemes reach out to potential victims by a variety of means using the internet, the telephone, and direct mailings. Some barristers go door-to-door or approach homeowners at events related to home preservation. The information the Fed Reserve is providing, which is a component of its “5 Tips” series, is designed to give consumers the basic information they need to recognize and stop foreclosure avoidance scams. Clients are counseled to test the certifications of counselors and to avoid working with someone that collects a fee before providing any services or accepts payment only by cashier’s check or wire transfer. Clients shouldn’t pay for a service without knowing precisely what they are buying.

Avoiding foreclosure cannot be guaranteed–regardless of the circumstances. Working with a bonafide advisor can increase the probabilities of keeping a home, but patrons should be wary of folks that tell them it’s a dead cert. Details of the transaction, along with any guarantees, should be provided up front and in writing.

I don’t know about you, but visiting Italy has always been a life-long dream of mine. However, of big concern to me (and other travelers visiting Italy) is how to explore this splendid but unfamiliar country. What more and more folks are deciding to do to make their vacation more fun and grant them more freedom is transporting vehicles to Italy.

Learning the Laws of the Land

Before you import your auto to Italy, you need to be aware of some of the laws, regulations and duties that may be imposed upon your arrival and the arrival of your vehicle. For instance, if cars are coming from a part of the Italy’s European Union, they can be easily shipped into Italy if they’ve been driven for 6,000 kilometers and are more than six months old. If you’re from a different country, the auto has to be at least 1 year old.

If you’re thinking to import your car into Italy, you need a residence certificate. When driving, don’t forget you’ll be driving on the right side of the road! There are also rules that have to be followed regarding the transporting of cars by non-Italians. Ensure with your authorities before you plan to ship your car there so you know all the rules!

Moving your Auto to Italy

Browse around for the best deal from shipping companies. Before accepting one quote, compare what each business will do for you. Although some might complete the work for you, most expect that you prepare your auto for the carriage, including draining most of the fuel, removing private items and making sure the car is in good condition.

Be ready to demonstrate your driver’s permit and proof of identification. Make certain you carry insurance to protect your car from the time it reaches its destination.

If your town has a local discount program, a coupon card of sorts that lets you save money at local stores, restaurants and service businesses, then I highly recommend that you get one. Most of the time you’ll save enough money with just a couple of uses to get your purchase price out of it. The money is usually for a local charity, either a children’s school fund or even the Lion’s club.

Keeping track of the cards and coupons is the hardest part. I suppose they count on you to forget about it so it doesn’t cost them anything when you don’t use it, but your job is to carry it with you and remember to use it.

We have a discount card in our town with over 50 local businesses on it. I use it to save money at Subway, the pizza place, get car wash tokens and even cheaper car parts. I have it with me most of the time and for my regular vendors I always try to use it. It saves me money and shows that I’m supporting the card so they’ll sponsor it next year. Sure, it costs them a few dollars when I use it, but it also generates revenue on that sale that I might not otherwise have done. Everyone wins.

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Also known as prompters or autocues, teleprompters are used extensively on television to deliver news or weather reports, in entertainment such as game shows or advertising and also for documentaries and life style programs.

Teleprompters also find demand in non-broadcast video work. Many professionals find a pre-recorded presentation the most effective method to get their message across to associates, work force or even for prospective clients.

Using a teleprompter is simple and the end result both professional and effective, making their use popular in such live stage presentations such as award ceremonies, live conferences, product launches and increasingly as live note holders for public speakers.

Initial experiences with a teleprompter might be a bit overwhelming. Inexperienced presenters might get slightly tongue-tied; nervous, drowsy or even come across as looking slightly shifty.

This article is a summary of what to expect on a video production and the best ways to get professional results by using a teleprompter during your next presentation.

Word Smithing

The script is your information source. It contains the content of what you want said . . . but all too often it’s written to be said, not spoken.

Scripts typically go to a production company who pass these to their auto-cue operators for processing. Most production companies can accept almost any word-processing formats on PC’s or Mac’s. Just be sure not to leave it until the last second.

To bring your production in-house, you’ll need to get your your own teleprompter software. You can find a demo of what good software can do for you on YouTube.

Use short sentences wherever possible and always try to employ the contracted form of words, to better mimic the way people speak and give your delivery a more natural flow.

Your auto cue script should only contain the text to be presented. No bullet points, indents, tables, charts, borders, scene directions . . . just your monologue.

If your presentation relies on visual aids, limit these to images that can be displayed to your audience.

Once the teleprompter operator gets your script, this will usually undergo some pretty basic formatting to ensure the script flows well and the words are clear on the auto-cue monitor. Making your script too complicated by using images or storyboards for example could well incur expensive editing. Stick to the basics . . . just the script!

First Impressions Do Count

With your script finished, you can turn your attention to the basic aspect of your presentation . . . how you’re going to look.

A script is normally written with a particular audience in mind, so dress accordingly.

Unless your production calls for a theatrical aspect, make sure to dress in comfortable clothing which matches the overall tone and atmosphere of your subject matter.

Avoid vivid reds wherever possible and steer clear of bright white clothing. These don’t copy well to video and are usually less than flattering to your skin tones.

Try to avoid clothes with fine lines like hound’s-tooth or pinstripes as these tend to distract attention on camera.

Makeup is used for both cosmetic and technical reasons . . . covering up imperfections is one thing but lights used in both video and stage environments are bright, harsh and hot, so makeup is often used to take out the shiny spots on the T of the face due to the heat (and sometimes by nerves).

Stage and video sets are strange environments to get used to. The end result is what counts. A video shoot might well look and feel wrong during the production, but if the end result looks good, that’s really all that counts. Don’t feel put out if you have makeup applied or your clothing rearranged.

Depending on the details, every project will probably have a producer who will be available to supply specific information and advice on clothing and overall appearance.

On Location

Whether shooting in a studio, an office or in a street setting, one rule applies at all times. Safety first.

Be aware of stray cables, low hanging overhead rigging, light stands and any other props in dangerous spots.

Make sure you avoid touching the lights. Intense and very, very hot!

Upon your arrival, the Director will acquaint you with all the details on how the set is actually set up and make all the crew introductions.

If you will be using a teleprompter, there will usually be a minimum of four crew members. A sound operator, a camera operator, the Director and last but not least, the teleprompter operator.

You probably won’t be involved in any of the technical matters and most of the tricky stuff will be for before you get there and after the shoot is finished.

Your first stop will be makeup and wardrobe, but if you do have any last minute changes to the script, get these to the teleprompter operator these as early as possible.

When all the script is in place and you’re ready to go, get a glass of water and wait for the Director’s “3-2-1 . . . ACTION!”

For more teleprompter training tips like these, visit www.promptdog.com.