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Focus In On Eye Health...
Prepare Yourself To Ace Your Next Job Interview...
Fun Facts and Laughs: Funny Words Of Wisdom,
Best Pets If You're Allergic, And More...
Trivia Challenge:
Real Estate Q&A: What Are Common Home-Buying Mistakes?

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Todd Wardle
Todd Wardle
Phone: (208) 322-8638
Email: Todd@FindIdahoHomes.com
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Dear Friend...

Do you know the best questions to ask at a job interview? The key to a great interview is preparation and in today's Service For Life! ^® Free consumer newsletter you'll get tips for answering job interview questions along with 3 smart questions to ask any employer.

You'll also learn about eye health and the importance of regular check-ups plus funny jokes, a trivia challenge, and lots more.

To health, success and laughter in your life!

Todd Wardle

Todd Wardle, REALTOR^®
Todd Wardle

PS. If you're considering selling your home soon, and you'd like important tips and strategies for getting a fast, top dollar sale, be sure to ask for my Free Consumer Report called "Secrets For Selling Your Home For Top Dollar". To get your copy, send me an email at Todd@FindIdahoHomes.com, or call me at: (208) 322-8638

Today's Brain Teaser . . .

What do asphalt, crayons, and deodorant have in common?

(answer below)

Focus In On Eye Health . . .

Millions of people have undetected vision problems, and you or your family members may be among them. These simple steps will help you understand and protect your eyes:

Schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam every one or two years, even if you think your vision is fine. Have your children's eyes checked at regular intervals. If your child has headaches or difficulty at school, it might be due to a vision problem. Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the most common cause of eye impairment in childhood.

Another reason to go? Studies show that eye doctors may be the first to detect serious conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes because they look directly at the eyes' blood vessels.

Eat these eye "super foods": spinach, salmon, walnuts, berries, orange bell peppers, broccoli, soy, eggs, avocados and (yes) carrots. They contain valuable nutrients such as vitamins A, C and E, beta carotene and zinc as well as lutein and zeaxanthin. Eating them will help prevent aged-related macular degeneration (which causes blurred vision and blind spots).

Learn your family's eye-health history. People with a family history of some eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts, are at increased risk of developing them. Talk with your eye doctor to confirm diagnosis.

Reduce eye strain. To avoid computer vision syndrome (headaches, dry and tired eyes), use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds.

Wear protective goggles when handling power tools or chemicals. Did you know half of all eye injuries happen as a result of doing regular household chores? Buy safety goggles at any hardware store and use them.

Wear sunglasses, even when it's hazy. Look for shades that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation – and make you look cool!

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Thinking Of Selling Your Home Soon?

Don't attempt to sell your home without my Free consumer guide, "44 Money-making Tips For Preparing Your Home To Sell." My exclusive report will give you all the facts for a fast, top dollar sale. To get a copy simply email me by clicking here, or call me at: (208) 322-8638

Prepare Yourself To Ace Your Next Job Interview . . .

The key to a great job interview is preparation. Here are four essential tips to set yourself apart from the rest...

Plan ahead for these questions:

Tell me about yourself.
Talk about specific skills and accomplishments but be concise. If you think you're talking too much, you probably are. Save some of the examples for later in the interview.

Why should I hire you?
Learn everything you can about the company and specifically what you can contribute to it.

Why did you leave your last job?
Interviewers want to see if you'll badmouth your employer. Put a positive spin (e.g. no room for promotion) on the reason.

What is your biggest weakness?
No one is perfect. Cite a weakness (pick one that wouldn't be a requirement in this job) and what you're doing about it. ("I wasn't proficient at spread sheets so I took a course in Excel.") Don't disguise a strength ("I like to work too hard.") as a weakness. The interviewer has heard that one before.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Talk about moving up in their company.

Think of it as a conversation, not a Q&A session. You want to know if the job is right for you as much as the interviewer wants to know if you're a good fit. Don't waste time on chit-chat (or immediately bring up salary).

Be ready when they ask if you have questions. For example:

How long has this position existed and how long has it been open?
What are the most important responsibilities of the job and how would you measure my success in accomplishing them?
What projects would I immediately be taking on?

Close by telling them that you want the position (if that's true). It removes any doubts and leaves a positive impression.

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Fun Facts and Laughs . . .

Funny Words Of Wisdom . . .

A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it.
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.
Having one child makes you a parent; having two makes you a referee.
Sure I can keep secrets. It's the people I tell them to who can't.

Best Pets If You're Allergic . . .

There are no totally hypoallergenic pets, but these are the best choices if you have allergies:

Portuguese Water Dog
Sphynx cat (hairless)
Kerry Blue Terrier
Standard Poodle
Bichon Frise
American Labradoodle
Goldfish

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Have A Real Estate Or Home-Ownership Question You Want Answered?

Maybe you want to know how much your home is worth. Or maybe you just need a recommendation for a handyman, carpet cleaner or plumber...

Either way, I love hearing from all of my good friends and clients. And I'm always looking to answer pressing questions you might have about anything relating to real estate or home-ownership. If you have a question, tip or idea, please feel free to call me at: (208) 322-8638 or email me by clicking here. I'm here to help!

Trivia Challenge for the Month. August..

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The center of the Earth is how many miles below the surface?

a) 2,000 b) 4,000
c) 8,000 d) 10,000
The answer is b) 4,000 miles (at the equator). The distance at the poles is slightly less because the Earth isn't a perfect sphere. So, let's move on to this month's trivia question.

What was the first animated feature film created solely with Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)?

a. The Polar Express

b. Tron

c. A Bug's Life

d. Toy Story

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Brain Teaser Answer:

They are made from petroleum.

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Real Estate Q & A . . .

Q. What are the most common home-buying mistakes?

A. First, you should work with a REALTOR^®, a professional who will guide you through the process and help you avoid these pitfalls:

Not knowing how much house you can afford. Mortgage calculators are available online. Be sure to factor in such items as property taxes, maintenance and insurance.

Not shopping for loan options. You need to know your credit score, get pre-qualified and pre-approved.

Not including mortgage financing and professional inspection contingencies in the contract. The mortgage financing clause saves you if the home doesn't appraise for the offered price; the inspection clause allows you to negotiate (or cancel the deal) if an inspector finds problems.

Falling in love with a house without considering all the facts, such as structural flaws, location, neighborhood and potential for resale.

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