Celine Dion - Alone

Celine Dion is my all time favorite performer.I have always just been in awe over her singing.I have to say though the last two or three singles she has put out I have not liked at all. She still has the big voice and will be...

"Alone" is a song composed by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly.Céline Dion covered "Alone" for her 2007 album Taking Chances. It was released as the second single in Europe and North America, and third in the United Kingdom. "Eyes on Me" was released as the second single in the United Kingdom instead.

"Alone" was produced by Ben Moody, ex-member of Evanescence.

celine dion - alone songs
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celine dion alone lyrics:

I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone.....

Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

You don't know how long I have wanted
to touch your lips and hold you tight,oh
You don't know how long I have waited
and I was going to tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
and my love for you is still unknown
Alone....

Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

10 misconceptions to avoid in Web Design

New to Web Design, or wondering why your site is not generating more interest? Here are 10 misconceptions to avoid.

1. I need to put everything I can think of on my homepage because I’m so excited to share all my information and knowledge …and I‘m afraid you won‘t click on any other pages!

Too much content leaves the homepage cluttered, unfocused and can cause frustration. Readers want quick, concise information so use the homepage as an introduction to your product or services Summarize what can be found on the rest of the site and use it to “tease” the reader about “new” products/services or special offers. Your homepage should never look like a bulging, over-stuffed closet!

2. I’m sure I spelled it rite the first thyme…

Typos leave a really bad first impression. Proofread your text carefully. Even our friend, Spell Check, can let us down by not seeing typos such as “there” for “their“, “here” for “hear“, etc.

3. People will understand that I’m an amateur photographer…

Bad photos placed on a website will kill first impressions and sales. Do you have an extraordinary product, amazing vacation destination or cute, cuddly puppies? Blurry, dark, poorly staged photos will hurt sales and your business image. A bad photo is worse than no photo. Technology has enabled the average consumer to purchase reasonably priced digital cameras that produce beautiful photos. Take your time, stage it properly and your efforts will pay off. If a professional photographer is needed, rest assured the cost will often be easily recouped through a professional business image and improved sales.

4. I need a really complex, cool navigation bar to make my site stand out…

Having to “figure out” or learn how to move around your site is cause for quick exits. Titles on the primary navigation bar should be short and descriptive. Highlight with color or graphics for interest. Keep in mind that visitors like familiarity and navigation should be instinctual. Allow visitors to know what page they are on at all times. Make the trip around your site enjoyable through sensible navigation.

5. Once a link, always a link….

Links to quality outside sites are a great way to offer more relevant information. However, links on the internet come and go and should be checked on a regular basis. Broken links lead visitors to believe your site is not current.

6. Since I took the time to put up a website, you trust me right?

Well not exactly. Take the time to explain who you are, list your credentials and why you are an authority in your area. List your contact information in an area that is easy to find. Add testimonials from satisfied clients. Stand by your product or service with guarantees.

7. What‘s the hurry?

Unless you’re a teenager, people have limited time and want information quickly. Organize your website so that information is easy to locate. Use bold text, underlines and different colors to help direct visitors to key locations. Make sure your site loads quickly. Slow sites are painful and a recipe for failure! You have between 4 and 9 seconds to make a positive first impression. Use your time wisely.

8. I feel the need to impress you with all my industry specific terminology…

That might make you feel smart and sound educated, but can anyone really understand you? Speak in terms that the average consumer can understand. Remember, the website was built to educate and please others, not yourself.

9. I didn’t want to spend the time or the money so I found “stuff” on the net to use…

Internet users and consumers are savvy, so that brings us right back to first impressions.
If you and many related websites are using the same graphics, what makes you stand out from the rest? Custom logos and graphics can be made using a simple graphics program or by a professional.

10. My website is finished, it feels so good to be done!

Um.. Hardly! You’ve had your site built, you’ve had it submitted to the search engines but there is still much work to be done. With millions of sites on the internet, just being listed in the search engines is not enough to bring your site satisfactory traffic. Help people find your website by using traditional methods of advertising such as handing out business cards, newspaper ads, TV ads, donations of product or services to local non-profit organizations, business/holiday fairs, etc. Spend time placing your website in online directories suited to your products or services. Advertise on websites that have like content and high traffic. Having a website is only one part of a “marketing plan”.

Websites should be constantly evolving. Fresh content is the only way to keep visitors coming back on a regular basis. Frequent visits build consumer confidence and trust which in turn will benefit your bottom line!

About the Author

Linda Chadbourne, an experienced web designer since 1998 with a specialty creating websites that are functional works of art and working with novice web design clientele.

www.maine-lyweb.com

copyright 2006. This article may be reprinted freely as long as all links remain active.

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FASHION TIPS FOR WOMEN

Sharpen your fashion skills with these practical tips to make your clothes work for you. The styles you choose will concern your appearance and how you're perceived.
Every woman has flaws. These ideas are for those that accept them, but wish to minimize them. Don't forget, stand up straight, have good attitude and carry yourself with grace. Not only will you appear taller, you will radiate self confidence and allure.



Know about yours what looks good. You are logically attracted to clothes, styles and colors that praise your outline. Use past experience to your advantage and trust your intuition, sometimes fashion and beauty etiquette comes naturally. Feel free to experiment!

Beware of those "skinny" mirrors in department stores that are misleading. If a style didn't look good on you in the past, it won't now -- unless you've made some significant changes.

This style guide is for general fashion tips and advice. Check out the current fashion trends to get the latest tips and tricks for the newest styles.
Have plenty of neutrals on hand to mix and match.

Open collar shirts and scoop necks will lengthen a short neck. Add a long necklace.
Tailored clothes praise most statistics.

Buy similar styles of the clothes you already own that .

Always carry a safety pin in your purse for emergencies.

For a quick fix, if your slacks or slip is too long, roll it up at the waist.

Break in your shoes before wearing for an entire day or special occasion.

Use dryer sheets or fabric spray to reduce static cling.

If you're losing or gaining weight, go to your local thrift store and get some in-between sizes that fit.

Make sure your pantyhose fit correctly. Tugging on them in public is a no-no.

Don't be afraid to try anything new.

Always clean your clothing before you store it.

Apply your perfume before dressing to prevent staining your clothing.

Don't bare all. Leave some mystery to your look.

Secure your buttons by dabbing the backs of them with fingernail polish or clear glue. This prevents the stitching from coming loose.

If you're concerned about clingy clothing, don't buy anything with more than 5% Lycra.

Leather has a tendency to stretch, so buy your pants one size smaller.

Don't fret if you see an outfit in a magazine that is too pricey for your budget. You can probably put together the same outfit at stores such as the Gap and Old Navy, at a fraction of the price. Just cut out the picture and take it shopping with you. And you can try to have something like this by your own Creative knowledge. To closing your eyes have a smash by your idea. Surely you will get some pleasant outputs.

SWF address and Best Samples (Flash, Javascript)

Today i faced a problem whenever i going to do a flash website which have user's easy interaction & i can use the browser’s back/forward button.i was searching and few minutes later i got this solution in a website.don't you also find it that yet as like as me?

It's frustrating to browse Flash sites when we can’t use the browser’s back/forward button or send our friend's to a certain section? The solution to this problem would be SWFaddress— a small Javascript library that lets you create virtual URLs for Flash and Ajax.SWFaddress has been around since 2006, and surprisingly not all Flash sites are utilizing this tool. In this post, I have collected some websites (Flash and Ajax) that are using SWFaddress.

And you will found out surely the facts to see these example's.

PMA

Werkstette

Multiadaptor

Salinas

I hope this comes handy for yours as it comes to me. Don't forget to add jquery in jscript tag as it depends on jquery.Lets have a try with this.

Please Download the All files from SWFaddress or click here .Thanks

Note: Please let me know if you have any suggestion or bugs.

I found this one in webdesignerwall.com

Major things to remember before design a website

Designing (or re-designing) a website can be a bit of a "hit or miss" task for many of us. Sometime we make a design which we think looks great... but soon get sick of or no-one else seems to like.

So, I have put together a list of the 8 most obvious and important things to keep in mind when doing a web site design.

There are of course, many more things to consider (please leave a comment if you think there is something glaringly missing) but I hope this list is at least a good start.

1. What is your main aim and who is your target audience?

The applies to every single site... ever made. Whether you are a freelance designer doing websites for clients OR a designer/developer who is making a website for yourself... you always need to identify the target audience and decide what is the single most important thing the audience should leave a site knowing. Identifying the audience may be as simple as saying the target audience is "fellow web developers and designers" as is the case for www.styleignite.com. You may be able to get more specific and say 18-26 year old males (for a gaming website perhaps).

As a result of identifying your target audience, you can make all other decisions based on what this audience theoretically should like. E.g. 18-26 y.o. males who are into gaming probably don't like pale blue, yellow or pink color schemes etc.

Once you know your target audience, you should identify the one thing which a visitor should take away from your site - this relates heavily to point 3 (the landing page design). You need to be able to concisely represent the biggest selling point or attractive feature for your product or service. Using single words, short sentences or icons/bursts work fantastically.

2. What are your competitors sites doing right and wrong?

Identifying your competitors is always regarded as a high priority for any business. After all, if you are not adding any value to an existing product or service.. why would customers switch to your business?

If you are providing your product cheaper then you know this needs to be represented clearly on your website and other promotional material. Looking at competitors websites also gives you a chance to take a step back and put yourself in the shoes of your target audience.

What do you like about the competitors website (navigation, clear information, professional feel)? What don't you like about the competitors website (impersonal feel, no search functionality, disjointed layout)?

Many of these things are probably picked up subconsciously so you need to try to be as objective as possible when identifying areas of improvement.

3. The most important design - the landing page and KISS principle

All of your design decisions are reflected in your landing page (or home page). There are two schools of though when it comes to landing pages - keep is simple, stupid (KISS) OR give the audience what they need straight away. Many marketers would say following the KISS principle gives you opportunity to explain the main features of the business without overloading the audience with paragraphs of information which they wont read.

Following the KISS principle would result in website landing pages which give the audience a glimpse of the best bits of the business - SHOW YOUR BEST PARTS FIRST - with the option for the user to click on links or icons if they wish to view more information. The second option is to cut right to the chase and give the user all they want straight-up.

This usually results in a website with not too many sub-pages. There are only certain websites where this is suitable. One example would be for a website of a single product or service - so there is little need to hugely complex navigation. The benefits of this is that the user gets the info they want straight away.

After all, only a reduced percentage of visitors will click-through to a sub-page of your site. The main disadvantage is the risk of info-overload and important information being lost on the user. There have been many studies showing people only skim paragraphs of text on the web (hey you are probably doing this right now.. so you need to accentuate the important bit of your paragraphs to make them stand-out)!

4. Color choice is critical

Colors can make or break a website. You need to keep a few things in mind:

* Use colors which your target audience will like. This is not always as obvious as my 18-26 y.o gamer example earlier. If there are no obvious color likes/dislikes for your target audience just make sure your color choices conform to the next few points!

* Don't use colors that clash. To avoid this, use a color palette such as those on Color
Lovers.

* Test your color scheme by simulating color blindness and other eye conditions using one of the many online tools available.

* Make sure your color scheme represents your product/service well. For example, a fishing charter company will probably be best to use blues and whites.

5. Use hot-spots for the most appealing and/or attention-grabbing aspects

There are several articles like these which will help you understand how humans react when presented with a website. There is a distinctive pattern of eye-fixation when the landing page loads in front of us. Our eyes are naturally drawn to elements such as bullet points, lists, icons and large typography.

Typically this is also in the top section of the website so you need to make sure you put your most important "grabbing" information up there. As a user scrolls down, provide more information. So quite simply, identify the hot-spots for your website layout you have chosen and put your most marketable headlines there (e.g. "Free to sign-up", "10-day free trial", "Voted best by PCMag.com").

6. What fonts are best?

There are the standard web fonts which should be used for large block of text - we cannot really get away from this fact. However, there are options available to designers to help make the design a bit more attractive than using boring Verdana or Arial everywhere. * Image Headings - these are effective and accessible as long as you use appropriate alt-text. However, it is best not to overuse these.

* sIFR flash text replacement

7. Validate, test, fix... rinse and repeat

Testing should happen continuously throughout the design (as soon as you start coding in (x)html/css). At a bare minimum your should:

* Test in Firefox, IE6, IE7, Safari

* Resize the resolution from 800x600 to 1280x1024

* Install the web developer toolbar and ensure you always get the "green tick" of approval all the time! Keep in mind that sometimes when you fix one thing to suit IE6.. it will break something else in IE7 or Firefox. Yes its annoying.. but you need to test, fix, test again to ensure there are no nasty surprises when it all goes live.

8. Don't be afraid or reluctant to redesign

Once you have finished your masterpiece of a website, you need to expect (and listen to) criticism. This is the only way you will improve as a web designer.

You also need to be able to filter out criticism in terms of things which are just personal preferences (e.g. "I don't like that color") and therefore probably shouldn't be changed and other criticism which is highly important to the overall site (e.g. "where do I go to sign-up?").

So after a few months, you should have a good idea of any tweaks or major overhauls that need to be made. It may be as simple as moving a certain aspect of the website to a more visible and "promotable" area.