MySpace Surveys: Waste Of Time, Or Truly Beneficial

With thousands and thousands of searches for the search term "MySpace survey" per day, it is apparent that filling out these questionnaires can be a very popular activity for MySpace users.

When questioned as to why these surveys have taken MySpace communities by storm, most people say that they fill them out to ease boredom. While this is a perfectly legit and valid reason, there are a lot of other ways in which one can utilize these surveys.

If you do not know, a MySpace survey is a questionnaire that one fills out and then posts on their Myspace profile; whether it be via posting a bulletin (most popular), putting it in a blog, or placing it in their main page.

Surveys can range in length from one line to over 500 questions. They can be simple questions, such as "Who do you like better, Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston?" or they can be in-depth, soul searching questions.

So, why, you ask yourself, should you consider using these surveys?

Top 7 Reasons To Have A MySpace Survey:

7. They are free.

6. They add spice to your MySpace profile, truly making it "your" space. You get to post YOUR feelings on anything, hence personalizing your page. Because these are so tailored, they really bring out the individual in you; much more so than a MySpace quiz, for example, would.

5. I will admit it. Surveys do waste time, and therefore, help with boredom. Some surveys have over 500 questions. Most people enjoy talking about themselves, so this is a fun way to spend some time. Some people end up spending hours at a clip by filling out surveys.

4. People can learn a lot about you from your surveys. Surveys can range from past relationship questions all the way to inquiries about your inner-most beliefs. If you are shy, or just not comfortable with telling people certain things in person, this can be a great outlet to show people who you really are. On the contrary, you can also learn a lot about other people through surveys. Have a crush? Get the inside scoop on him or her without having to snoop. Met someone new that you want to get to know better? Learn more about them via their surveys.

3. Want to know how people view you? Post a survey and ask for their unbiased opinions.

2. Businesses can market very much through MySpace. For example, one person polled talked about a recent survey that she saw. It was a very long survey, circulated by a moderately popular website. The survey had a lot of interesting and unique questions, so it became widespread pretty quickly. The last question on the form was "Have you ever heard of WebsiteNameHere.Com?" Many people went to the website out of curiosity, especially those who had not heard of the website before. What an inexpensive way to get your name out among thousands of people! Besides being inexpensive, it is also very viral. If one user posts this bulletin and they have 75 friends, and only one of their friends reposts (a respectable .75% conversion) to their 75 friends, and so on and so forth. It is obvious to see that the implications can prove to be huge.

And finally, number 1.

1. The opinions of other people can help you a lot! How, you ask?

First, if you have a class paper to do, you can circulate a survey to get opinions of people from your town, from your gender, or whatever criteria you need. Depending on the amount of MySpace friends that you have and how frequently they log on, you might even be able to procrastinate and still have a good response level.

Most people enjoy making decisions for other people. If you are indecisive, surveys may be very useful to you. Having a hard time figuring out what to wear? Post a picture of your two options and ask people to decide. Can not figure out which boy you want to date? Ask for feedback.

If one wants to research a business idea, or try to see if there is interest for a new business, they can certainly ask people via a survey. It is absolutely free research, and people love to give their opinion! With so many questions on MySpace profiles (age, gender, sign, hometown, and so forth), it would also be easy to target your respondents, and to make sure that the people that you want to answer are answering.

Overall, as previously stated, most people see these surveys as a waste of time. With the huge user base of MySpace, though, if one thinks a little out of the box, they can really benefit.

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Herbal Solutions To Get Rid Of Dandruff

Getting dandruff could be a truly disgusting and irritating condition. Dandruff refers to the flaking scalp that falls of like snowflakes on your head, and sometimes settles on your shoulders, face, eyebrows and clothes. In the case of excessive scaly formations, an irritating condition occurs which is associated with bacteria. Dandruff is usually infectious, and can be transferred to others by the use of common towels, combs, soap and hairbrushes.

Types And Causes Of Dandruff

There are generally two types of dandruff, dry and waxy dandruff. An itchy scalp typifies dry dandruff, and the small, white scales are generally attached to the scalp or are loosely scattered in the hair. Waxy dandruff arises when the scaliness of the epidermis is mixed with sebum, which causes it to stick to the scalp in patches. Dandruff can be caused many reasons, and the contributing factors could be poor nutrition, zinc deficiency, yeast infections, high use of alkaline soaps or shampoos and the malassezia furfur fungus.

Herbal remedies For Dandruff

- Goldenseal. In preparing a solution made from goldenseal, pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 teaspoons chopped root. Steep, strain, and lather as a scalp rinse three or four times a day. Its main ingredient, berberine, has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties but may irritate the skin.

- Olive oil. Applying this mixture should be done at night. Mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Apply it all onto the hair and massage into the scalp. Put an old scarf or cloth of any kind around your head, and shampoo the following morning to rid of the mixture.

- Garlic. To prepare mixture, crush raw garlic clove and apply the pulp to the affected skin. The pulp and oil both contain an antibacterial and antifungal sulfur compound called allicin. But both pulp and oil may also irritate the skin or cause allergic dermatitis.

- Beet root juice mixed with cider vinegar and ginger juice is helpful in treating and removing dandruff.

- Snake Gourd. The juice from snake gourd is very effective treatment in curing dandruff when rubbed gently on the scalp.

- Aloe vera. Aloe vera is generally used for growing hair naturally. If you grow aloe vera in your garden, go and get around 3 stalks. Split the center lengthwise and scrape out all the gel. If you don't have an aloe vera plant you can buy aloe vera gel from the health food store. Rub the gel into your scalp. Leave it on for at least half an hour then wash your hair with a shampoo containing aloe vera. Dandruff generally clears away in two weeks with regular use.

- Rosemary. To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of chopped rosemary leaves. Steep, strain, and apply once a day as a compress. Tea bags and tinctures are also available. Topical use may cause allergic dermatitis

- Fenugreek seeds. These seeds are soaked in water and left on the scalp undisturbed at night. These seeds are grinded and applied on scalp gently. Leave it for 45 minutes, and rinse off afterwards.

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What Ever Happened To The Old Breakdown Cover Clubs?

As a child I remember my parents proudly displaying what can only be described as a big square metal badge on the front grill of our car with "RAC" written on it. Of course the RAC was called the Royal Automobile Club in those days and would come to your rescue should we have broken down, which of course we did on several occasions. The Automobile association or the AA, was another motoring club set up to help motorists, originally to monitor speeds and then progressed in to breakdown cover.

From the early 1900s right up through the Golden Motoring Years these motoring clubs would employ patrolmen, to reach their members in the quickest time. Before mobile phones, emergency phone boxes, that looked like old police phone boxes, would be strategically placed along major roads, so as to be the most convenient to motorists who had a breakdown. Emergency call outs were often done by a patrolman on a motorcycle, as it wasnt until later years they started using, cars vans and then recovery vehicles. These motoring clubs offered more than just breakdown cover, you were a member of a club and with that came privileges with motoring advice and maybe even a bit of prestige. Just like my parents, motorists were proud to display the badges of their motoring club on their cars. In fact in the fifties, it was the norm for any patrolman who saw their club badge on a car to stop and salute their members as they drove past, could you imagine that happening today?

The names of the RAC and the AA are still around today and still offer breakdown cover but without the banner of being a motoring club. In fact the RAC separated itself from its breakdown cover operation and its motoring club function, so now we have the RAC and the Royal Automobile Club, which still has its base in Pall Mall in London and is an exclusive club to join.

The RAC like the AA are now both insurance providers and are owned by insurance companies. It is true that breakdown cover, really is an insurance policy, that delivers insurance that matches the cover you have bought. It seems that the modern motorist does not want to pay that extra premium to be part of a motoring club but would prefer the cheaper option, delivered by large organizations that can use economy of scales to deliver cheaper breakdown cover polices.

As you can but a breakdown cover policy from under 30 pounds a year, it is quite remarkable how a service of any kind can be delivered for that. Even one call out from a garage could be considerably more than an annual policy where you will get unlimited call outs as part of your cover. If you pay some more and be cover to be transported home should you breakdown, then the savings could be even greater.

There is something missing with the demise of these motoring clubs, but like everything else in life, it comes down to priorities and lower costs and more profits.

Mark is webmaster for Car Breakdown Cover, More Emergency Patrols Than Anyone Else In The UK and Breakdown Cover And Emergency Roadside Assistance Information

Costa Rica Visitors Guide

Costa Rica is a wonderful place to visit with your family or even alone. Many couples honeymoon in Costa Rica combining romance, adventure and mystical visits to volcanoes, rainforest's, waterfalls, and secluded beaches. Our goal here is to provide a condensed guide that you can print and take with you to use for reference.

Country Information
Costa Rica is in Central America north of Panama and south of Nicaragua. The Pacific ocean borders the country to the west and the Caribbean to the east.

The citizens of Costa Rica are affectionately called Tico's and Tica's. In all of Latin America, the Tico's are most like North American's in their thought process. There are many cultural differences but tourism and tourists in general are welcomed warmly in this country.

Costa Rica has the highest literacy rate in Latin America. Every four years elections are held with 95% of the population participating in the voting process. Costa Rica has had no military forces since 1946. 27% of the country's budget is spent on health care. Although there are demonstrations occasionally civil unrest is not present. Costa Rica is considered to be the "Latin American success story".

The country has 110 volcanic craters, six active volcanoes,mountain ranges throughout the central portion of the country and secluded beaches with rain forest filled with wildlife butting right up to the shoreline.

Temperature varies with elevation. Humidity is present and noticeable, especially at sea level. Mosquitoes are obviously part of any rain forest but are not as noticeable as most parts of Florida, for instance due to the natural predators maintaining an ecological balance not found in places like Florida. (Bring repellent with Deet however!)

Costa Rica has a wet and dry season. The wet or "green" season is from May until November each year. During this time rainfall is more prevalent in most regions (Guanacaste province is the driest area in the country) with sunshine typical in the morning hours with showers in the afternoon and at night. Green season is when hotels offer discounts and crowds are minimized. As mentioned earlier, the northwestern portion of Costa Rica is the best "green" season destination due to rainfall considerations.

General Information
Entry requirements for visitors differ depending on your country of origin. US citizens, Canadians, and United Kingdom tourists need a valid passport but do not require a visa. The maximum stay under these conditions is 90 days but can be extended an additional 90 days through a travel agent or within the country through immigration.

Vaccinations are not required for malaria and other diseases to visit Costa Rica.

The water in most areas is safe to drink. Some coastal areas are exceptions however. Bottled water is recommended simply due to taste considerations. If you are at the Multiplaza mall in Escazu for instance the water is perfectly fine to drink. Smaller communities on the coast can be problematic however.

Costa Rica has the best fruit in the world in my opinion. Eat anything and everything in sight!

Driving in Costa Rica is an adventure! A stop sign in Costa Rica is treated like a yield sign in North America. Potholes in certain areas are HUGE. If renting a car consider the following:

Do not leave valuables in the car.

Rental agencies look for any trace of dents and dings

Roads are narrow and guard rails are usually not present

Did I mention POTHOLES

Electricity is standard 110v like in the USA but generally not grounded. This means that any device requiring a three prong plug will not work without an adapter to two prongs. So, bring an adapter for anything requiring three prongs.

English is widely spoken in tourist areas and major metropolitan areas. Driving a rental car all over the country with no knowledge of Spanish might be problematic. It is generally easy to find someone to help you in English in tourist areas and big cities however.

Medical facilities are available throughout the country. Remote areas, however, only have clinics for minor issues and often have few English speaking staff members. San Jose has excellent medical facilities and English speaking doctors are quite common. Ask the proprietor of the hotel you chose about medical facilities in the area if you have health concerns.

Emergency service in Costa Rica is available by dialing 911.

Holidays are taken seriously in this country. Visit around Easter or Christmas and it will seem that the entire country is shut down. The Easter and Christmas holiday's are celebrated for more than a week!

Traveler Safety
Violent crime exists in every society. Costa Rica is a safe place to bring your family or to travel alone. Most crime is property theft and pick-pocket oriented theft. Make sure that you leave your Rolex at home.

Do not keep your wallet in your back pocket. Keep it in your front pocket.

Do not place valuables in backpacks slung over your shoulder.

Many places are perfectly safe to walk at night. Others are not. Ask a local.

Beaches have rip tides. A riptide is narrow. If caught in a riptide swim parallel to the shore for a short distance until you no longer feel it pulling you away from shore. Salt water is easy to float in. Don't freak out!

Sharks are prevalent in certain areas of both the Pacific and Caribbean. Sharks are of concern for fishermen and surfers primarily. If you are not a pro ask about the area you plan to visit. Some of the island's around Costa Rica have huge populations of sharks.

Costa Rica is just north of the Equator. Use sunscreen liberally and drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids while in the elements. I know, now I sound like your mother!

Taxi's have meters. Many unofficial taxi's ply their services in the country. Prior to any trip anywhere, agree on the price before you get in the taxi unless they are using the meter. Many taxi's do not use their meters.

Most hotels, resorts, and bed and breakfast's provide transportation from the airport and are valuable resources to identify the fair cost from one place to another when using taxi services.

Beaches
Beaches in Costa Rica are not all the same. Some beaches are great for surfing and poor choices for children. Many beaches include amenities close by and plenty of tanned bodies to admire. Others offer secluded splendor and less amenities. Careful planning is necessary to find the right area for a successful vacation here.

The beach options are too numerous to even mention here. Please consider looking at our beaches page for information about some of the best beaches. For surfing we have a surfing page highlighting the best spots to catch a wave.

Volcanoes
Some parts of Costa Rica look more like the moon than Central America!

Arenal is an active volcano that offers excellent potential for all the elements of an active volcano. The Tabacon hot springs is a beautiful area offering relaxation, romance, and wonderful atmosphere. Poas volcano is close to San Jose in the Central Valley and provides eerie views of one of the world's largest volcanic lakes in its crater. Poas is easy to hike compared to other places and has no facility for food and drinks in the park area.

Rincon de la Vieja is in northwestern Costa Rica (Guanacaste province) and is actually a compound volcano meaning that there are more than one composite volcanoes aligned on a ridge. Rincon has 9 eruptive craters, includes bubbling mud pits, and volcanic geysers. Hikes to the summit are controlled by park rangers to keep people from getting lost. Obviously this is more challenging hiking compared to Poas!

Rain Forests
Rain forests and animals of the rain forest are one of the big attractions of Costa Rica. Birdwatching, flora and fauna, monkey's, sloths, and many other creatures abound in the rain forests of Costa Rica. Each region has slightly different plant life and animals populating the forests. The lodge and hotel accommodations range from primitive to exotic. Take your time and choose an area that combines activities that you and your family have interests in.

Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica. The park is located in the Central Pacific area and provides great accommodations, rain forest, waterfalls, and beach vacations.

Monteverde Cloud Forest is a wonderland of nature. Located near the Arenal volcano about 3 1/2 hours from San Jose this misty forest is a great place to see birds, monkey's and other wildlife in a well tended easily hiked park.

Corcovado National Park is lowland rain forest and is home to a large population of scarlet macaws. The park features well designed trails, camping, and plenty of ranger stations. The hiking is strenuous, pack your own food and get back to nature in the southern Pacific portion of Costa Rica.

Cahuita National Park provides flat easily hiked trails, and plenty of wildlife in thick lowland forest. White face and howler monkey's are your companions here. Generally rustic accommodations and less amenities are characteristic on the Caribbean coastal areas.

Final Thoughts
Fun Costa Rica Vacations hopes this visitors guide has been helpful to you. Our goal is to provide useful information to travelers and specifically first time visitors to Costa Rica.

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