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Business Letter Writing Basics

Business Letter Writing Basics
By Kenneth Beare Updated December 20, 2014. The basics of good business letter writing are easy to learn. Think of a basic business letter in three steps: Introduction - The reason for writingThe introduction helps the reader understand in which context the letter should be considered. continue reading below our video Play Video The phrases presented in this guide provide a frame and introduction to the content of business letters. The Start The start of any business letter begins by addressing the recipient of the letter. Dear Personnel Director, Dear Sir or Madam: (use if you don't know who you are writing to) Dear Dr, Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms Smith: (use if you know who you are writing to, and have a formal relationship with - VERY IMPORTANT use Ms for women unless asked to use Mrs or Miss) Dear Frank: (use if the person is a close business contact or friend) Note: If you are unsure how formal you should be, always choose a more formal form. The Reference The Reason for Writing I am writing to...

How to Address a Letter When you are writing a letter or sending an email message for employment or business purposes, it's important to address the individual you are writing to formally, unless you know them well. The appropriate title for writing to a male is Mr. For a female, use Ms. Ms. is more professional than Mrs. even if you know the person you are writing to is married. For a medical doctor or someone with a PhD, use Dr. If you don't know whether the individual is a man or woman use a gender neutral greeting and simply include their first and last name i.e. The following is a list of letter salutation examples that are appropriate for business and employment-related correspondence. Letter Greeting Examples Dear Mr. Follow the greeting with a colon or comma, a space, and then start the first paragraph of your letter. Dear Mr. First paragraph of letter. When You Don't Have a Contact Person To whom it may concern: General Salutations Related Articles

National Geographic Photographer, George Steinmetz, Arrested in Kansas for Taking Photos A freelance photographer on assignment for National Geographic was arrested in Finney County, Kansas, on June 28, after snapping aerial photographs of a cattle feedlot as part of a series on food issues scheduled for next year. According to the Hutchinson News, Steinmetz was spotted in the air by a feedlot employee who reported the sighting to the sheriff’s office, noting that Steinmetz’s SUV was parked on ranch property. After Steinmetz and his ground support, Wei Zhang (described as a self-employed paraglide instructor), moved to another location, the feedlot executives insisted the men be arrested. To be clear, George Steinmetz, who took the aerial photos from a paraglider, was not charged with breaking the state’s Farm Animal and Field Crop and Research Facilities Protection Act (we’ll get to that in a minute). Steinmetz did not respond to our request for an interview. George Steinmetz was briefly detained by authorities in Kansas on June 28, 2013. “The real issue is transparency.

Arugula and Sunflower Seed Crackers Friday, 26 July 2013 Description A crunchy, peppery cracker made by raw cracker pro Amie Sue of Nouveau Raw packed full of flavor and nutrients from fresh arugula, zucchini, soaked flax and sunflower seeds, white sesame, yellow bell pepper and more! Methods/steps 1) In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup flax seeds with the 1 cup of water. Pulsing helps to draw the zucchini into the blades preventing it from being over processed.Breaking this up into two batches will help in controlling the texture. 3) In the food processor bowl, place the arugula in first then on top of that add the remaining 2 cups of zucchini. 4) By putting the arugula in first, the weight of the zucchini will help hold the arugula down and make it easy to process. 5) Add; olive oil, garlic, sesame seeds, lemon juice, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Tout savoir sur les chats et leurs comportements - Chats - FORUM Animaux Il n’est pas nécessaire de faire vacciner un chat d’intérieur. Les risques que votre chat attrape des virus sont moins grands s’il reste à l’intérieur, mais rien ne garantit qu’il ne fera pas une fugue un jour, que vous n’adopterez pas un autre chat, que vous ne le ferez pas garder en pension ou hospitaliser, ou bien qu’une puce contaminée ne s’introduira pas dans la maison. Aujourd’hui, selon la souche, les vaccins ont une durée de protection pouvant s’étendre jusqu’à trois ans. Les chats doivent boire du lait.Le seul lait dont les félins doivent s’abreuver est celui de leur mère. L’ail chasse les versOubliez les recettes à base d’ail que l’on trouve sur Internet et qui vous promettent de débarrasser votre chat de ses vers. Un peu d’huile d’olive aide à faire passer les boules de poilsLes amas de poils accumulés dans l’estomac ne pourront être élimés dans l’intestin que si vous donnez à votre chat de la gelée de pétrole (vaseline) ou de l’huile minérale. Michael Jackson

Raw Organic Makeup (Make Your Own!) Food Dyes Pose Major Health Risks Your son wants a cherry slush from the local slushie stand. Or your little girl wants some kid-geared yogurt she sees in the food isle – you know, the one with the most popular character of the week donning the packaging. These products could be loaded with preservatives, artificial flavors, and have tons of harmful, carcinogenic food dyes. Ever notice that after eating them an hour or so later your child is bouncing off the walls, or unable to concentrate? There are a host of symptoms your child can exhibit from various substances but the culprit may very well be the dyes in their foods. Symptoms of Food-Dye-Related Behavioral Problems The type of behavioral problems caused by food dye will depend on the child. HyperactivityInability to ConcentrateLearning DisabilitiesInsomnia (Which Contributes to Poor Behavior)Aggressive BehaviorIrritabilityTantrums/MeltdownsFrequent Crying Spells It is imperative that we keep these foods out of our children’s diets.

10 Causes Of Fibromyalgia Your Doctor May Not Know About It's estimated that fibromyalgia affects approximately 10 million people in the United States. Fibromyalgia is classically characterized by chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog or cognitive impairment, depression and painful tender points throughout the body. Conventional medicine has yet to uncover the cause of fibromyalgia and only offers management of symptoms through pain medications and antidepressants. Functional medicine, on the other hand, looks to find the root cause of fibromyalgia and other chronic diseases, treating the problem at the root level to restore the patient to health. As a functional medicine physician, I've helped many patients recover from fibromyalgia. Below are the top ten root causes of fibromyalgia I see in my clinic. Causes Of Fibromyalgia Your Doctor May Not Know About 1. Gluten has been liked to more than 55 diseases and is often called the "big masquerader." 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Eight-ton orca leaps 15ft into the air to finally capture dolphin after two-hour chase The dolphin was originally part of a small group swimming off the Mexican coastBut the others managed to get away - leaving it at the mercy of a whole pod of whales By Emine Sinmaz Published: 22:14 GMT, 24 July 2013 | Updated: 06:49 GMT, 25 July 2013 With the setting sun just beginning to turn the sky pink, a killer whale leaps out of the ocean and soars into the air, spray cascading down in its wake. It is a magnificent image. These astonishing photographs record the final act of a chase that lasted two hours, and ended with the dolphin trapped in the jaws of the eight-ton orca. The dolphin was originally part of a small group swimming off the Mexican coast but the others managed to get away, leaving it at the mercy of a whole pod of whales. Dramatic: This killer whale was pictured attacking a bottlenose dolphin off the Mexican coast Astonishing: These photographs record the final act of a chase that lasted two hours Fortunate: Photographer Christopher Swann captured the extraordinary scene

10 Signs You Have Candida Overgrowth (and What to Do About It) You might be wondering, “What on earth is Candida?” Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, a very small amount of which lives in your mouth and intestines. Its job is to aid with digestion and nutrient absorption but, when it is overproduced it breaks down the wall of the intestine and penetrates the bloodstream, releasing toxic byproducts into your body and causing leaky gut. This can lead to many different health problems ranging from digestive issues to depression. How do you get Candida overgrowth? The healthy or ‘good’ bacteria in your gut typically keeps your Candida levels in check. 10 Common Candida Symptoms 1. How do you test for Candida overgrowth? Blood Test IgG, IgA, and IgM Candida Anti-bodies. Stool Testing I personally find this to be the most accurate test available. Urine Organix Dysbiosis Test This test detects D-Arabinitol a waste product of Candida yeast overgrowth. How do you treat Candida overgrowth? Candida Could be the Cause of Your Condition More from Dr.

Study: Turmeric more Effective than Prozac at Treating Depression By: Elizabeth Renter,Natural Society. It’s common knowledge in the natural health world that pharmaceuticals often (if not always) do more harm than good. It’s also clear that foods, herbs, and other natural sources can offer similar benefits without those nasty side effects. Once again, our beliefs have been affirmed by science: A recent study published in Phytotherapy Research says that not only is turmeric effective at treating depression, it may even be more effective than some of the most common anti-depressant drugs currently on the market. While previous studies have indicated the effectiveness of turmeric (curcumin) in treating serious depression, this study was the first randomized controlled clinical trial of its kind. Researchers with the Department of Pharmacology of Government Medical College in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India compared the effects of turmeric and Prozac (fluoxetine), both used together and individually, in 60 patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).

8 Reasons Why Seth MacFarlane Is So Successful We all know that if you want to be successful you must be willing to put in a lot of hard work and dedicate yourself to whatever you are hoping to accomplish, 100 per cent. These accomplishments can be whatever you would like them to be, whether it is learning a new skill, getting that promotion at work that you have been after for so long, or even something as amazing as getting your own television series. That brings us to what, or rather who, this article is actually about. “Family Guy” creator, Seth Macfarlane. In this article we will look at Seth Macfarlane in great detail and list eight reasons why he has become so successful. 1. Seth Macfarlane had always showed a passion for animation, so it was of no surprise to his friends and family, that he decided to study animation once he had graduated high school. He studied hard and put in a lot of hard work and effort and was rewarded with his Degree in fine arts, a feat that he is still extremely proud of to this day. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers: David Perlmutter, Kristin Loberg: 9780316234801: Amazon.com Peasant farmers’ markets in Colombia (This article appears in the latest edition of the Nyéléni newsletter) Since the late 1940s Colombia has had a long string of what may arguably be the most anti-peasant governments in the world. Between the army, paramilitary death squads, armed drug traffickers, and the cross-fire between the various guerilla movements and government forces, several hundred thousand peasant farmers have been killed and many times more are now internally displaced peoples. How then did Colombian peasant organizations – some of whom are members of La Via Campesina, and others that are allies – together with nuns who promote ecological farming, and academic researchers in the city, win a very good public policy in the capital of Bogotá to promote peasant farmers’ markets? In the mid-2000s, the mayor’s office wanted to restructure the distribution of fresh produce in the capital by creating a series “inter-nodal” transfer point markets between rural agribusiness and giant super-markets chains.

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