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Warning: what you’re about to read is not legal advice. It’s simply a summary of public domain law and some tips that business owners can use. Please do not confuse it with legal advice.

Lots of people don’t know what work being in the public domain means. In general, works that can be described as being in the public domain are those that have expired copyright dates and are eligible to be copyrighted. Because of these factors, the public has a right to them.

Using work that belongs to the public has its benefits. For one, there is no permission to be granted for use. Second, there are no fees associated with using the work. People who use works that are in the public domain also have the option to create different works that are based on the public domain work without it being considered illegal.

Business owners may like all of the above things.

But business owners should be cautious if they want to use these types of works.

Not all work is considered in the public domain. Revisions and translations for example, may be covered by copyright law. Moreover, copyright and public domain laws vary between countries. These factors may contribute to a business owner finding that he is illegally using copyrighted work if he doesn’t do his research.

So how can you tell if a work is in the public domain or not?

Determining whether a work is in the public domain won’t be totally easy, but there are some guidelines you can follow to help you figure out if it is.

Ask yourself this:

- Is the works an idea or fact

- Is it of the U.S. government and has been written by a federal employee (includes laws, legislative reports and the opinions of judges)

- Is it tied to science theories, principles, laws or math formulas?

- Is it a research method, educational process or a way to uncover statistics

- Is the works a proper name, symbol, sign, number, word, punctuation or a rule of language

- Has its copyright failed to be renewed?

- Has it passed its copyright expiration date

If you can answer “yes” to any of these questions, then the work is in the public domain.

There’s more.

Works created before 1923 are in the public domain.

However, works that were published after 1923 have different rules attributed to them. Here are some rules that can help you quickly determine if what you have is something that you can use.

Works published without a notice during between 1923 and March 1, 1989 is in the public domain.

Works published without a notice and registration between 1978 and March 1, 1989 are in the public domain.

Works published between 1923 and 1963 that haven’t had their copyright renewed are in the public domain.

All published and unpublished works after March 1, 1989 are not in the public domain and are protected by copyright for 70 years after the death of the author.

Now that I’ve given you a little primer about public domain law, I suggest you use it. Public domain works are out there, waiting to help your business along its path to success!

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One of the more interesting things we saw at the Paris Spring 2009 Fashion shows was the Chanel guitar and guitar bag. It was a simple black guitar, but it discreetly spells Chanel on the end. It comes with a wide guitar strap in brown, black and white stripe, with the Chanel logo on the leather detail. We also say a white, quilted leather guitar case, to hold the Chanel guitar Im assuming.

My question is, would any real musician buy and use this thing? It will undoubtedly be grossly overpriced, so it seems more like a showpiece than something anyone would actually use. I think we are seeing a trend with Mr. Karl Lagerfeld

Every season French luxury brand Chanel tends to come out with one special item, that you would usually not find from a brand in their category. In recent seasons we have seen bikes, a snowboard, skis, and also a fishing rod.

Lets be clear right from the start - these items are not made for enthusiasts in the category. You will never see a dedicated fisher use the Chanel fishing rod or a daily biker using the Chanel bike. These items are made for people that want something out of the ordinary, for fans of the Chanel brand.

For Spring/Summer 2009 they have once again made such an item - a guitar. Just like all the other items from previous seasons, the guitar also comes in all black, with white accents, and is wrapped in a signature quilted white Chanel leather guitar bag. Look out for its release in Chanel stores soon

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Winter afternoon in the Imperial City the root of an elegant style of the Advanced Medium DOMUS Western Restaurant, Coach grand spring 2009 launch of its latest series of handbags and accessories. VIP guests in the pleasant atmosphere of the first to enjoy afternoon tea a new quarter of the fresh new look.

Regardless of the spring series are coach fashion, lightweight shoulder bag and handbag Foldover restored, charming women were distributed charm and fresh style.

Parker series by simple twisting of the metal fittings and shoulder straps to make decorative patterns, the entire series of shows charming women; family made rich leather, brass and silver costume fittings for decoration, bright color and then as the main transfer, including: yellow, gray purple, bright green and red pearls, etc.; the Parker Red Metallic Convertible package has also highlighted the hippie style, it will become an inevitable choice for this season.

Bonnie series marks the traditional style and modern coach combination of aesthetics. Bonnie Lady Bag rhyme originality alone, with pleasing colors and unique materials such as rattan, canvas, leather and metal and other materials, so that more family characteristics; Bonnie Foldover package Bonnie Foldover Convertible and COACH handbags are the new design , designers cleverly use two different colors and materials, the design is full of interesting; ivory and light green Metallic Chain Tote, line up and other details of the metal band will set off a wave can not resist among a series filled with interesting accessories, including: hand-pull package, long wallet, double zipper small handbags, will emphasize the uniqueness of the whole series of ideas with the ever-changing.

Coach trademark and a carriage as a source of inspiration, and then re-design of New York tattoo artist, Tattoo Series designs cleverly COACH classic interpretation of trademark; Tattoo XL Tote classic canvas mixed with bright metal material; Tattoo Clear Tote with hands up on metal refining zone, the more avant-garde style and a more female charm.

Amanda evening series with bright colors, with elegant style, leading fashion trends. Amanda Foldover Satin Clutch belt decorated with metal results to surprise people; Legacy series modeling and the use of unique materials, the series has become extraordinary and Madison series of more consistent use of bright colors, the style of the COACH continue.

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Blogs which are also known as web logs are the new thing on the internet. They are pretty much a platform that you can use that will allow you to post your thoughts on most any subject that you want to. They can be used for journaling, promoting, writing, and publishing, anything that your heart desires. However, if you are a beginner and new blogging as well as marketing, there are some very important things that you will want to know.

I want to clear one thing first, If you want to make money with your blog you need to be professional, and write very helpful posts and articles, as well as targeting a group of people intrested in your niche. You cannot make a blog as an affiliate store, to have an affiliate store you need a static website and review your affiliate products in separate pages. However you can have deferent banners and ads on the side bare of your blog.

Blog marketing is pretty easy if you have a marketing mind. You are going to find that many people use blogs as a diary, and many times these blogs that are used for this purpose are not intended to make them money, but simply a way to put there thoughts out there and find others that are going through the same thing. If you have never even had a blog before, the simplest thing that you can do is to start one, and just journal in it for a while. This will allow you to learn just what it takes and what it is all about to keep up a blog. When you are just journaling your thoughts and what is on your mind, you have nothing to lose and nothing to gain. You dont even have to make your blog public if you dont want others to read what you have to say. That is a personal preference. However, doing this will let you see how it works. Then you can move on to trying to market a product or a service.

Using a blog to market something is cheaper than using a website. This is because there are so many free ones out there that you can use to get the word out, and they are really just as good as having a website that you pay for. There are of course some advantages to having your own URL, but for a beginner, a free one will work until you get the hang of it and want to move it all over onto your own server. The free blogs are just not that customizable. If you are not familiar with HTML, you are going to find that your blog will look like everyone elses. But, that is ok in the beginning. You can always make changes later on once you are becoming successful.

When you have your own blog, you are in charge of the content that is posted on it. You can decide what is said, and what is not. You are after all writing it all, right? So, the sky is the limit. Whether you want a blog that does website reviews and takes nominations, or you want to sell things that you make out of your home, the choice is yours. Using a blog to get the word out about whatever you want too is a great way to market and promote something.

Blog marketing can get complicated if you let it. It is really only as hard as you make it. While there are some bloggers out there that are making a six figure income with the use of blog marketing, we all know that it can be done. We just want to know how. Well, for any beginner, start small, and be consistent. The six figure bloggers all did. They started with one, built it up, and then added another blog, built it up. Then, keeping up both blogs and not letting them fall behind, they continued to add more and more. Of course they had help, and they outsourced a lot of their work. If you are looking to make a massive income with blogging, you will need some help.

Blog marketing is a great thing to learn. If you can sell things from a blog, you can sell them anywhere. Making money by using a blog is one of the most satisfying things that you will ever learn how to do. Just do not expect to make money over night, know that you have to work at it consistently everyday, and remember to put into it what you want to get out of it

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In order to effectively manage a domestic helper, Hong Kong employers need to understand what it takes to have a trusted helper in the house. The most important thing to consider is that choosing a particular domestic helper is only the beginning of a relationship. If you plan on having a fruitful working relationship with your maid, management skills are crucial.

Guidelines in management need to be taken up by employers, especially those who are first-time employers to domestic helpers. This will help retain harmonious co-existence and mutual respect. Here are a few tips in the management of home helpers.

Effective management of your helper starts on the first day. From day one, any rules within the household must be made clear to the domestic helper. After all, the helper will already be an important part of the household from this day on. The assignments need to be given as early as possible in order to avoid any confusion.

A domestic helper Hong Kong has the privilege of having a one-day break during the week. This is often referred to as the day-off. As an employer you need to respect the need of the helper to take a break once every week. If the helper feels that her rights are respected, she will be able to commit to the job even more.

Moreover, salary days need to be determined early on by the employer. This is the day during the week when the domestic helper Hong Kong can expect her pay for a week’s worth of labor. If you want to successfully manage your helper, you should be able to compensate her fairly and promptly.

As an employer, it is recommended for you to develop a certain rapport with your helper. Ease of communication will also help you talk important matters with your employee, especially in terms of work assignments around the house.

In times of doubt, the signed contract will come very handy. Therefore, in managing a domestic helper, Hong Kong families need to be aware on the guidelines indicated in the contract.

With the important roles of domestic helpers for families based in Hong Kong, employers need to be able to treat their helpers as professionally and humanely as possible. Managing a helper successfully need not be difficult. As long as you know the best guidelines, hiring and managing your domestic helper will be easy.

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