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    Martial Toys are Marvellous when they are Made of Glass

    July 29th, 2008

    There are various sexual toys out there on the market and glass dildos are good sex toys to use or give to your girl. Marital aids can be works of art, as seen by the marvellous glass dildos on sale in shops. The lovely glass dildos are different as people could control the temperature of the sexy toy. The difference in heat makes sex mind-blowing.

    The most excellent thing about this sort of sex toy is that they are long lasting. The sensual aid can come in different sizes and will be used for bottom love making. The great thing is the marital aids will be positioned in the microwave to quickly heat up. The durable material holds the desired temperature so you might carry on with your sex session with out having to adjust the temperature regularly.

    Cleaning a sexual toy is super easy. Martial toys, especially glass dildos, should be washed quickly. Wash it in soapy water or use a sex aid cleaner from a sex toy store. Glass dildos are lovely marital aids to help heat up your sex life with your husband. The first time your boy experiences a sexual toy like a glass dildo they will have a stunning orgasm. Sex aids will be tried at any time and are a nice essential to any bedroom. Enjoy sex with Cheap Sex Toys.


    Women Managers Leaving Corporations for Entrepreneurship

    July 28th, 2008

    Increasingly, women managers are choosing to “opt out” when corporations fail to meet their professional needs. Opting outthe latest catch phrase within corporate circlesdescribes the growing trend of leaving corporate positions for alternative career paths.

    A significant number of women managers are leaving large companies to start their own businesses. In fact,
    women are quitting corporate jobs in favor of entrepreneurship at twice the rate of men, making a significant impact on the traditional and online marketplace, according to Cheskin Research, a California-based strategic market research and consulting company.

    Recent research indicates interesting trends for women entrepreneurs. According to the Center for Women’s Business research, the number of women-owned U.S. businesses grew at twice the rate of all firms between 1997 and 2002. And the U.S. Small Business Administration reports that women-owned businesses account for 28 percent of all privately-owned companies. They employ 9.2 million people and contribute $2.38 trillion in revenue to the U.S. economy.

    Why Women Managers are Leaving Corporate America?
    Women used to be willing to devote their time, energy, and effort to the corporation’s needsat the expense of meeting their own professional goals. But not anymore. They’re starting their own businesses in an effort to gain more freedom, recognition, money, opportunities and other rewards.

    Fifty-one percent of women business owners with prior private-sector experience cite the desire for more flexibility as the major reason for leaving corporate positions, according to a study by Catalyst, a nonprofit research and advisory organization working to advance professional women. Twenty-nine percent said restrictive glass-ceiling issues drove them out the door. Of those women, 44 percent felt their contributions were not recognized or valued.

    “As women walk out the door after years of training,” said Catalyst President Sheila Wellington, “what really walks out is the potential that those women would have brought to Corporate America.”

    The Catalyst researchco-sponsored by the National Foundation for Women Business Owners, the Committee of 200, and Salomon Smith Barneyalso revealed that:
    • A third of the women surveyed by said they weren’t taken seriously by their employer or supervisor.
    • Fifty-eight percent of them said that nothing would attract them back to the corporate world.
    • Twenty-four percent said they could be lured back by more money, and 11 percent by greater flexibility.

    Keeping Women in Corporations
    Experts say corporate America isn’t doing enough to keep women from walking out the door. Companies need to focus on providing flexibility, as well as continuing challenges and opportunities for personal growth, to retain women whom they view as high-potential or who are already significant contributors, says Catalyst. In addition, companies should identify potential women managers early in their careers, reward women’s bottom-line contributions, and recruit female entrepreneurs to corporate boards and senior line positions.

    Expanding opportunities for women in leadership will require corporate change, as well as accommodations on the part of women themselves. Corporate cultures must support initiatives such as giving women high-visibility assignments, making gender diversity a part of succession planning and holding managers accountable for women’s advancements.

    Women managers can hone their leadership ability by seeking out risky, high profile assignments. If they need to strengthen their leadership skills to meet new challenges, they should consider hiring an executive coaching firm. For example, QuadWest Associates of Michigan offers a variety of business coaching and leadership development services to help executives optimize their skills and performance.

    By investing in coaching services, women managers can position themselves to expand their boundaries. This can help them excelwhether they remain in a corporate setting or strike out on their own.

    QuadWest Associates, LLC offers a variety of leadership workshops, teleseminars and coaching for those leaders committed to their personal and professional growth. Susan West shares her 25 years of lessons learned and resources to empower passionate leaders to do what they love. For more information, contact QuadWest Associates at 800-809-2721. Visit http://www.leadershippowertips.com.


    Trick or Treat Safety

    July 27th, 2008

    As parents we know how important it is to keep our kids safe during trick or treat excursions. It is important to chaperone kind under age 10 and perhaps up to age 12. The best way to do this and you have seen others do it this way is to allow the kids to travel about ten to twelve paces ahead of you to keep an eye on them. It is smart to carry a flashlight too and extra batteries or the special “Shake as you go” Flashlights or wind up versions that do not require batteries at all.

    Look at your child and the silhouette and how that looks on a costume at different angles so you never lose site of them. Be sure to take jogging or tennis shoes not other types which will slow you down, as the kids want to go fast to get more candy you see? Take an extra pillowcase to hold the candy when they get too much. Do not mix the kids candy; they will get upset. By collecting the candy as they go, they will not become victims of candy thieves from older teenagers and bag snatchers.

    Make sure to instruct your kids that there will be no littering of wrappers or that will end the trick or treating for the night. Do not let your kids run across people’s lawns because they can cut their ankles on sprinkler heads in the dark. Each year Hospital Emergency rooms fill up with minor injuries calling for stitches and you maybe there all night waiting. Think on these things and have a plan of where you are going in the neighborhoods.

    Lance Winslow - EzineArticles Expert Author

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    Custom Lanyards – Close a Security Gap in Your Business

    July 24th, 2008

    With the current climate of fear, and the increased levels of security worldwide, more and more businesses are securing their premises with the aid of ID card technology. While businesses may focus on the ID card itself, many are coming to recognize that a custom lanyard adds another layer of security, at a relatively low cost.

    For premises where entry is security controlled, the wearing of a custom lanyard by staff greatly aids the quick identification of potential security problems. For visitors, a special custom “Visitor” lanyard can identify those who are allowed temporary access.

    For large organizations, the absence of a custom lanyard will quickly make unauthorized “guests” recognizable – a great deal of workplace crime takes place by opportunists, coming off the street. If there are no means to differentiate workers with access to the building from unauthorised potential criminals, then these unwanted guests can walk freely through the building, stealing and pilfering at their leisure!

    Unprinted lanyards are cheap and easy to obtain, but a custom printed or woven lanyard would require a very determined approach and financial outlay, something which the average thief is not willing to make.

    With full pantone colour matching possible, your new security lanyard can match your corporate branding, and with the range of clips and fittings available, you are guaranteed to find the lanyard product that you require.

    Ribbonworks is one of the UK’s biggest supplier of customised lanyards. Whether supplying 100 or 100000 lanyards, every customer gets the same high level of service. Custom printed lanyards are available, from only 50 up. We guide every customer through the design process, so they get the lanyard they want. Contact us for a free sample – our lanyards are the best available, please see for yourself!


    Be Inspired by the Excellent Royal Family

    July 24th, 2008

    Public Profession and Image

    Individuals of the Royal Family engage in a number of public duties yearly, across the UK, as properly recorded in the Court Circular, to credit, support & to find out about the triumphs or goings-on of people institutions & businesses in a range of sectors of life. As representatives of the sovereign, they continually unite with the British Nation in celebrating historical occasions, breaks, celebratory and terrible incidences and frequently also supports or participates in certain charitable, artistic and communal activities. For details about the Royal Family History, visit the Enjoy England website.

    Their vacations overseas on behalf of the U.K. (also referred to as State Trips when the Queen publicly meets with other government bodies) brings public notice to harmonious associations within and between the Commonwealth and other nations, to British produce and trade, and to Britain as a historical, vacation, and sightseer destination. Their current duties and usual; functions makes up the peak of an up-to-the-minute “royal court,” and give a distinctly British and historical spectacle to royal ceremonies (I.e. Trooping the Colour) & outlook to public occasions (Like that of the Garden Parties, Royal Ascot).

    Right through their lives they get a huge amount of public exposure in the way of pictorial, printed & televised commentary regarding their activities, family affairs, rites of passage, characters, fashion, conducts, & public assignments.

    Financial Support

    Funds that support the Monarch in the running of her position as the head of state of the UK comes from the Civil List. This is a return of a little piece of the proceedings from the Crown Lands that are given up by the head of state to parliament at the swearing in of each reign; all Crown Land being overseen by The Crown Estates, an association accountable to parliament. In the two thousand and three-four fiscal year, the total amount surrendered was one-hundred and seventy six million pounds, where the Queen’s costs was merely thirty-six million pounds. The Head of State’s costs does not encompass the outlay of security.


    A Small Business Approach To Computer Downtime

    July 23rd, 2008

    The muscle of a modern small business
    If it’s true that the backbone of any small business is its employees, then I believe it’s fair to say that the muscle of many small businesses would have to be their computers. Plain and simple, business today is performed electronically. Whether it’s a day-trader trading stocks over the internet, a lawyer, physician or other professional looking up data, or a shopkeeper tracking prices and sales, computers are often an essential “tool of their trades”.

    In fact, in the majority of professions where a computer is used, it is often not possible to effectively perform the job role without it. Sure the day-trader could continuously call their broker every five minutes for stock quotes, but in practical terms their business is reduced to a standstill. An analogy would be a carpenter trying to work without his hammer.

    However, when you consider complexity, comparing a PC to a hammer is kind of like comparing a space shuttle to a bicycle. The average computer is a marvel of complexity. In fact, when we break it down, we’re not even talking about a single device. Computer systems are made up of a collection of hardware and software components, usually made by different manufacturers, working together for a common purpose. And it follows simple logic; the more complex the system, the more that can go wrong. All it often takes for a business to come grinding to a halt is for one of those components to malfunction.

    Computer downtime can result from numerous circumstances. Viruses and spyware are waiting to infect your PC through the internet, email and even commonly used applications. Internet hacking, identity theft and other cyber crimes are all on the rise. Compatibility issues and missing or corrupt drivers plague both hardware and software alike. And problems with the installation and use of everyday programs can cause no end of headaches.

    While the above points can raise a number of questions in the average small businesspersons mind around the costs associated with these downtimes and what can be done to minimize them, straight answers are often not easily found. In this article, we will attempt to analyze these questions and determine the best approach for professionals and small businesses to take in dealing with computer downtime.

    Options for dealing with downtime
    Questions surrounding downtime related costs have become such a hot topic on the Internet that an online calculator has been developed by NTA Monitor Ltd. to assist individuals and companies in determining the cost of computer downtime (You can try it out at http://www.nta-monitor.com/services/downtimecalc.htm). While this calculator can be quite handy, it is often not readily apparent what numbers to use for “total downtime” or “labor costs”. So lets just do some calculations of our own to determine the total overall costs that a professional or small business faces due to downtime and see if we can determine the best approach to resolving downtime related incidents.

    The first and hardest question to answer is “how long is an average downtime incident for a small business?” Well, I’m afraid that there is no easy answer to this. While the average time is completely dependant on the nature of the problem, for this example we can piece together a typical scenario of events to create our timeframe.

    When a typical computer issue or problem arises, there are a number of avenues that a small business owner can take to see it resolved. As most small businesses can obviously not afford to pay for a full or even part-time IT staff, the “do it yourself” method is often first employed. Resources such as friends, family and the internet are consulted for answers and some trial and error approaches, such as using generic “fix all” programs, are tried. That failing, a local computer service shops can be called for on-site or drop-off support. Or as a new and increasingly popular alternative, a remote service provider can be used.

    Depending on the user’s knowledge of computers, the “do it yourself” approach can sometimes work and considering the time spent doing research, trial and error fixes, etc. the average issue can be resolved in as little a an hour or two. But sadly, more often than not, the time spent does not result in a solution and it is added to the overall incident time. So to make our calculations simpler, let’s deduce that on average the amount of self help time spent saves as much time as it looses and instead we will focus on three remaining options; on-site, drop-off and remote support. We will base our calculations on an eight hour work day.

    While being a more expensive option, on-site services can often result in a quicker resolution time than drop-off service. Usually a technician can be scheduled for “same day” or “next day” service. On average this results in a total downtime of around eight hours.

    A small business can save some money on the hourly rate it is charged by choosing to drop off their PC for service instead of having a technician come to them. While some service depots have longer waiting lists that result in the business owner losing their PC for numerous days or even weeks, shopping around for service usually results in an average turn around time of two to three days. Factoring in the time spent disconnecting and reconnecting your system, as well as the time spent dropping it off and picking it up, it’s reasonable to say that the average downtime for drop-off service is in the neighborhood of 24 business hours.

    Finally, there is a lesser known option for small businesses that has grown out of advances in “desktop sharing” technologies. Professional remote computer service and support technicians can access computers directly through their internet connections to resolve computer issues.

    Michael Hovila, the owner of AdvanceServe Remote PC Services (http://www.remotepcservices.com) informs us that “remote computer repair and support services are available to any computer that is connected to the Internet, anywhere in North America; It can be from home or business, a hotel suite or while telecommuting, or even through local wireless ‘hotspots’. We can even connect though your home or corporate firewall… Then just sit back and watch as our remote technician controls your mouse and keyboard to diagnose and fix your computer problems or to demonstrate how to use or configure common applications.”

    The hourly rate for remote support usually falls somewhere between that of local drop off and onsite service rates, while the downtime is reduced to an average of two hours per incident as a result of not having to wait for service. However, not all issues can be resolved remotely. Physical problems such as hardware failures still need to be dealt with by a “hands on” technician.

    Calculating the costs
    So which option is best for the small business owner? Let’s do some quick and simple math to find out. Based on average “resolution time” claims from numerous sources, I have decided to use two hours as the mean resolution time for these calculations.

    For onsite service, rates are charged either on a “per hour” or “per incident” basis. Since we are calculating “per hour”, I compared the rates of four leading national on-site service providers and worked out an average of $100 US/hour for onsite support. So the total cost for a two hour service call ends up being $200.

    Next we examine the cost of the drop-off service option. Prices in this category vary a little more depending on the service provider but a comparison of two national providers and two “mom and pop” local service depots resulted in an average hourly rate of $60 US per hour. Based on our two hour resolution time the labor cost for this option is $120.

    Finally there is the remote support option. An average comparison of four trusted national providers resulted in a rate of $80 per hour. For a two hour resolution time the total cost is $160.

    But we’re not done yet. Now we have to factor in the loss of wages that has resulted from the down time. 2003 Bureau of Labor statistics suggest that individuals who use computers for a living make an average of $36.20 an hour in wages and benefits. So using that figure as the “per hour” loss due to downtime for a single computer, we can calculate and compare the total cost of downtime for each of our three timelines.

    Option One – Onsite Service
    Total Downtime: 8 hours
    Lost wages: $36.20×8=$289.60
    Cost of Service: $200
    Total Cost of Downtime: $489.60 per PC

    Option Two – Drop Off Service
    Total Downtime: 20 hours
    Lost Wages: $36.20×20=$724
    Cost of Service: $120
    Total Cost of Downtime: $844 per PC

    Option Three – Remote Service
    Total Downtime: 2 hours
    Lost Wages: $36.20×2=$72.40
    Cost of Service: $160
    Total Cost of Downtime: $232.40 per PC

    Well, based on total costs the hands down choice appears to be “Remote Computer Support”. However, there are a couple additional factors that should be examined a little closer before making a final decision. As mentioned earlier, remote support has its limitations. The primary two being, the issue cannot be fixed remotely if it is a result of a physical problem with a component, and the computer being serviced must have working internet access.

    To determine how the first limitation factors in, we need to determine what percentage of computer problems are hardware vs. software related. Vendor data shows that software issues are actually 40 times more common than hardware issues. Therefore, in theory, when the computer can still boot up and access the internet, around 97% of problems can be solved remotely.

    The best approach
    I now believe we have enough data to make a well rounded decision regarding the best approach for professionals and small businesses when dealing with computer downtime.

    Step Zero: The reason I’ve added a “step zero” is that an age old saying still applies to modern problems; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Take the time to have routine computer maintenance performed on your PC. There are a number of great “self help” guides to keeping your PC running smoothly. Or consider signing up for a routine maintenance plan by a professional remote provider if you are either not comfortable with, or do not have the time to maintain your own computers. But no amount of maintenance can prevent the inevitable, so when downtime does occure…

    Step one: If you are reasonably knowledgeable in computers and you can still access the internet, it can’t hurt to take a few minutes to search online or with your peers for answers. If the answer is not apparent within fifteen minutes of searching, there is a good chance the solution is not simple enough for the average computer user to solve and professional assistance should be considered.

    Step two: To save time and money, your next best step is to try a remote service provider. They can often resolve your issue quickly and get you back to making money instead of spending it. Even though they cannot resolve physical problems, you will still come out much farther ahead on average by trying a remote technician first.

    Step three: In the few cases where the issue ends up being hardware related, your next best choice would be the onsite provider. Many remote providers have local affiliates who they can recommend you to and can provide you with diagnostic information to pass on to the local technician, which may reduce the required support time.

    Addendum: Since this article was first published, I have received a number of emails asking for my recommendations on the best choice for computer support providers in each of the areas I covered. So as requested, here are my choices for the top national providers. Please note that the following choices are simply based on my own research and experience:

    Recommended Remote Provider:
    AdvanceServe Remote PC Services
    http://www.remotepcservices.com
    1-877-87SERVE

    Recommended On-Site Provider:
    CompUSA Technical Services
    http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/techknowledgist_mobile.asp
    1-800-COMPUSA

    Recommended Drop-Off Provider:
    CompUSA Technical Services
    http://www.compusa.com/tech_services/instore_services.asp
    1-800-COMPUSA

    From downtime to uptime
    Computers are an essential part of most modern small businesses but when problems occur, the costs associated with them can quickly spiral out of control. However, a quick and well thought out response to computer downtime can save a small business hundreds or even thousands of dollars. I hope this guide will help you to be better prepared when your downtime comes because it’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when.

    Aidan McDermott has a Degree in Information Systems and runs a small computer consulting firm. He enjoys writing technology based freelance articles in his spare time.


    Ondeck Sailing and Yachting supplies incredible Corporate Sailing Experiences

    July 22nd, 2008

    Ondeck Sailing School are one of the most well known sailing and yachting companies in the United Kingdom presently, with over 8 years of sailing history under their hats they have merited that title. The sailing organisation itself wasn’t formed till two-thousand & four where they then reformed as Ondeck Sailing Group. The first initiative was to expand the charter yachting division to individuals, teams and companies. The venture they selected to make in buying Pindar Volvo 60 sailing boats has without a doubt paid off particularly well for them, they have built on what they had in the past and merely developed on it. They have brought in a complete range of sailing and yachting tasks on board their performance boats and at this instant supply skippered charters, corporate sailing race charters, mile building opportunities, cruising, adventure sailing trips, ocean passages and Caribbean charter.

    Ondeck Sailing Group offer Corporate and Group yachting opportunities to all of their yachting clients. Ondeck Sailing Group aspiration is to assist all its clientele to form stronger more competent teams & lucrative lasting client associations via an exclusive collection of corporate sailing & yachting day activities that are hard but are enjoyable & there is as a minimum something for everybody. If you’re planning a Corporate Sailing Day, check out the Ondeck website.

    The Corporate Sailing occasions are obtainable to those with a party scaled from 6 to six-hundred & the selections of what can be provided to you are continuous, in actuality it does count on what sort of sailing day you demand. It is fundamental to keep in mind that corporate sailing and yachting is for each person and it is not continually about watching & racing at all of the key events in the sailing & yachting agenda they also cater for any festivities, networking and company or leadership trainings that your firm could wish to be included in.


    Want to find the Perfect Dog for your home? Then the Havanese might just be the puppy you’re looking

    July 20th, 2008

    Unsure which Dog Breed to choose? Well I don’t blame you – there are literally hundreds to choose from! Do you fancy some dogs, only to find out that they just won’t suit your lifestyle! Are you STILL looking?

    Here is a Tip……

    There is one dog breed that you really need to consider. In fact it hasn’t been in the states for very long and already is becoming one of the most sought after little dogs going around. So much so that the demand for puppies is so great the breeders are having a hard time keeping up – talk about a stampede of interest in this popular little dog….

    Curious about what all the fuss is about?

    Well I am talking about the highly sought after Havanese!

    Are you looking for a sweet, cute, yet sturdy small lap dog? How about a dog that has a non-shedding fluffy white or black coat? If you are looking for a petite companion dog that is intelligent and great with children then the Havanese breed is for you.

    Here is a little about the Havanese.

    Did you know that the Havanese originated in Cuba? The Havanese is in the Bichon variety of dogs and has relations to the Maltese, Poodle, and Bichon Frise. The Havanese is the national dog of Cuba. Wow – what an exciting honor to bestow upon a dog! This recognition demonstrates the universal admiration and appreciation for the Havanese breed.

    Did you know that the Havanese is a small dog, but is an accomplished performer? The Havanese dog is clever, obedient, and skilled at performing tricks. The Cuban social elite have regarded the Havanese breed as a top dog for hundreds of years.

    Did you know that the Havanese breed is relatively new in the United States? The Havanese breed hit America in the 1970’s. The 1990’s brought a surge in popularity and the Havanese is quickly becoming the “It” dog of the 21st century.

    Its temperament, personality and non-shedding coat have made this little dog “The Dog To Have”.

    As you continue your search for the RIGHT puppy to get, you really need to consider the Havanese Puppy. If you want more information about this dog, then visit http://www.havanese-puppy-guide.com

    Fiona


    Underclothing Revealed as Favorite Wish Objects Of Women Young and Old

    July 18th, 2008

    A recently conducted series of interviews discloses that foxy underwear items are doubtlessly the first-class craving set to permit both young and mature females to perceive themselves as glamorous. As a renowned top player of the luxury lingerie department, Myla is a well known British establishment residing in London, Great Britain concentrated on equipping both young and mature females to feel handsome and potent in foxy nightclothes. The range of products extends to beguiling skinny suspenders and, even better, underwire bras, tempting sleeping garb and one-of-a-kind bedroom toys.

    Ultimately dedicated to the best of breed in passionate delectation the Myla online shop offers its customers the most stimulating underwear items manufactured from lavish textiles including pure high gloss silk, silk chiffon, lace and soft sheer mesh. Focalizing on coquettish girls you can purchase underwired lace bras right beside tie-side ruffle back knickers, brassieres right beside harmonizing thongs and silk and lace garters not to forget tempting frolicsome lace-trim babydolls manufactured from silk chiffon and lace. As is to be expected, their cream product line offers its customers shell mesh basques, knickers, sheer chemises and long satin silk halter pj’s. If aspiring to consummate beguiling lure, experts will choose a daredevil 1/4 cup balconette bra or that plunge bra with complementary knickers and a garter belt perfected by fishnet stockings. An optimal solution for the bedchamber, there will be high gloss structured satin and tulle bodices, tie-side ruffle back knickers, panties, feather triangles and silk and lace fasteners.

    As concerns one-of-a-kind bedroom sex enhancement toys experts will choose nipple tassels, silk and satin stiletto shoes, fishnet stockings, silk and lace garters and enticing fragrant lavender flirt candles. Seduce and tease with glossed wood handle feather ticklers, satin tie ups, silk blindfolds, enlivening massage oil, chocolate body frosting or a frolicsome feather trim paddle. Ultimately dedicated to the best of breed one-of-a-kind toys, the Myla online shop offers its customers a sweeping collection of variable speed vibrating toys crafted by a legion of top of the pops craftspeople. Lingerie buffs may choose between a rare range of products including the sleek look Bone by Tom Dixon, the gold bow engraved voluptuous vibrator by Jimmyjane or Mari Oda’s variable speed vibrating toy Pebble.

    Click here for Myla’s designer lingerie…


    The Revival of the Audio Book

    July 16th, 2008

    After 70 years audio books are still going strong. Nowadays it is very easy to download audio books from the Internet, which makes them more popular then ever before.

    A short history of the audio book

    In 1920 the Royal National Institute for the Blind in England was already doing research on how to create audio books for the blind.At that time there were a lot of ex World War 1 soldiers who had gone blind as a result of the fighting.
    In 1926 the RNIB started to use LP’s to record audio books which could be played on record players (the kind with the big horn, you had to swing a handel a couple of times before it would play).
    In 1936 the “Talking Book Service” was launched.
    The first two books were:’The murder of Roger Ackroyd’ by Agatha Christie and Joseph Conrad’s ‘Thyphoon’
    The records used at the time could hold 25 minutes of spoken text, so they needed about 10 records for an average audio book.
    In 1940 the studio used by the RNIB was bombed, and one month later a replacement studio was also bombed .The RNIB wanted to start publishing audio books again, but they needed certain materials which had been destroyed.
    In America, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), had started producing audio books as well, and they did send the much needed parts to help their English counterparts.
    Unfortunately the shipment got lost during a bombing raid of the London harbor!
    A second shipment however did make it, and the RNIB was able to start again with the production of audio books.

    In the sixties the audio books started to appear on cassettes.
    The first cassettes were the so called “4 Track’s”.
    Your average audio book on one of these 4 Track’s was so big that it could not be send by ordinary mail, and had to be delivered by a special packet delivery service.
    With the invention of the compact cassette delivery by mail became possible again.

    Later, after the invention of the compact disk player, audio books started to appear on CD’s.
    Nowadays the audio books have become more popular then ever before, in spite of their age.
    One of the main reasons for their ever growing popularity is the fact that audio books can be downloaded straight from the Internet and can be listened to anywhere you want, even on your I-Pod!
    There are a good few audio book publishers who provide this service, and it looks like they are on to a winner.

    Audio books, more then 70 years old and still growing strong.

    Henk Rekers is W.M of Audio Books.