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If you enjoy attending big events in sports, music, theater, or other major events, you probably realize how difficult securing your tickets can be, especially at the last minute. Popular events will often be "sold out" before everyone who wants to attend can grab their tickets. Then, those who don't get a ticket must scramble at the last minute to try and find tickets through other sources.

If you find yourself in a bind like this, using online resources can sometimes help you secure last minute or sold-out concert, sport, theater, season and event tickets. But there are a few things to be aware of when buying sold-out or hard-to-find tickets. Use the pointers below to save time and money while protecting yourself from ticket scams.

Check for Online Security when Ordering

You can take a look around a ticket website and its ordering section to be sure the ordering process is secure. The order page itself should be a secure page if you are to enter your credit card information directly into a form. The page is usually secure if the Web address begins with "https://". The "s" means it is secure. If the ticket company is using a third party ordering service, be sure it's a company that is well known and trustworthy.

Contact Information

Check to be sure you can contact the ticket company by phone when you need them. If the website does not offer a good "contact us" system, beware of them. You could get stuck with the bill and no tickets. If you order football tickets or baseball tickets, for instance, and the game is rained out or cancelled for some reason, you should be able to contact the ticket company to find out what your next step should be.

Check for Reputation

You can contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or visit the BBB Online to check out a company if you're not sure if you can trust them. Here you can find out if there have been any recent complaints about the company, how long puffy nipples the company has been in business, and so forth.

Beware of Hidden Fees

Before placing an order for concert tickets, football tickets, theater tickets such as "Wicked" tickets, or any other event tickets, make sure there are no hidden charges. The hidden charges often come camouflaged as "service charges" or something similar. Shipping charges are fine as long puffy nipples as they are reasonable. The average rush shipment could cost you an amount from $15 to $25 in the U.S. and up to $35 internationally.

Look for the "Buyer Guarantee"

When you buy tickets, you should have the assurance that if for some reason, the event is cancelled or the ticket purchase falls through, you can have your money back. The ticket company should state up front what their policy is and if they offer a customer guarantee when things go wrong. If they don't state this anywhere, seek out a ticket company that does cater to the customer's needs.

If you really want to attend an event, it's wise to buy tickets early. There's never a guarantee that you will be able to buy tickets at the last minute. But when and if the time comes that you need to buy tickets at the last minute, use the guide above to keep your personal information and money safe. Whether you are buying concert, sport, theater, season or event tickets, you'll have peace of mind knowing you can get last minute or sold-out tickets when you need them.

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Tips for Sold-Out Event Tickets or Majon's Sports directory.

We talked before about the Five Simple Starting Points for creating the greatest customer experience ever: 1) Focus inside out and look at your business the way a customer does, 2) Listen actively, 3) Measure everything from the customer's perspective, 4) Maximum joy is your new goal, and 5) Improve constantly. We've seen some examples of maximum joy in other articles; another useful lesson about improving constantly comes from the joy in pain, deep meaningful, professional pain.

Somehow I twisted my left knee. I had hurt it before in any number of ways, high school sports, idiotically aggressive attempts to regain the former glories of an acceptable BMI, marathon box moving sprees to make sure the home was empty before the buyer's deadline, but this time I was doing nothing. Simply woke up with a sore knee. A day later I couldn't walk. My knee filled with fluid, swelled twice normal size and locked up. It felt like I was dragging a bag of sand behind me everywhere. We went out to dinner with friends and I had to reserve half the table so I could stick my leg out straight next to my chair. I thought it was no big deal, despite the can't walk thing, until I ran out of pain medication. Then I realized that my body was in agony and it was only the little bottle of analgesic giving the illusion of healing. After four days of ibuprofen, ice, elevation and television and I gave up and called in the professionals. Yep, I looked on the Internet. The Runner's World asian adult chat room said "Don't be a dope, see a doctor."

Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. I called the nearest clinic, not expecting much, but hoping I'd be able to get in somewhere before all the local pharmacies ran out of 250 mg tablets. "Could you stop by at 11:30?" a reasonably cheery voice responded. "On what day?" I stated incredulously. "Today." So, maybe this creates some doubt in your mind also. If they're any good why is there an opening in two hours? Simple paranoia you say, but does anyone eat in a restaurant with empty tables? Well, someone's got to be the first person at dinner.

I really could have used a temporary disabled permit, but I managed to park and hop across the lot to their office. My appointment was for 11:30 and I hobbled into the reception at 11:20. I always like to be a few minutes early for professional appointments. That way, if they make me wait, I can fume with a completely clear view from the moral high ground.

I filled out the obligatory new patient information sheet. Why is it that they always ask for redundant information? The office made a copy of my insurance card when I walked in and then asked for my insurance information on the form. Are they going to type it in twice or are they just checking to see if I can read and write?

But, exactly at 11:30 a friendly woman popped into the waiting room and said "Mr. Grant, would you follow me." Her face was very expressive and she evinced an appropriately empathetic grimace as I pushed out of the chair and limped toward the door. The assistant took down a few vitals and the doctor came in at 11:35, along with his wireless laptop, and introduced himself. We asian adult chatted about the knee and he squeezed the swollen joint here and there. "Would you like me to poke in a needle and drain some of this?" he asked. "Absolutely." I responded enthusiastically. I'd had this done a few times before with various sports injuries and nothing feels better, once its done, than getting rid of the agonizing pressure that joints exert when their little cells are completely fouling things up with this masochistic self-healing ritual.

He asked if he could see another patient before he drained my knee. "She was late for her 11:20 appointment and I might need a lot of time with you." Excellent, he asked for permission, which is uncommon with a professional, and provided an explanation (an explanation which certainly fed into my desire to get as much help as possible); instead of just stepping out. Maybe he's seen the studies. The vast majority of malpractice suits could be avoided if the doctors focused on creating an acceptable patient experience; they don't have to achieve greatness like the rest of us, just acceptable. And its not a superhuman task: be personable, establish a rapport, communicate clearly, apologize for mistakes, focus on the issues at hand--basically act like any good waitress that expects at least a 15% tip. (See also the references cited below.)

He came back ten minutes later with a handful of syringes and asked his assistant to join him "I need an extra pair of hands, Christine." Smiling, she said, "I'm Kristen." He was new and she was new and they clearly had not worked together before. Like so many doctors he knew exactly what he wanted to do and was having trouble figuring out why it wasn't clear to her. My guess was that she had either never done this before or wasn't clairvoyant; probably both. He asked me if I wanted a shot of cortisone while he was in there. Now we were talking. I knew that not only would I be able to walk when he got done, but that in a week I'd be able to dance.

The assistant propped my knee up with a pillow and the doctor re-fluffed it. A little anesthetic was injected, the big needle was jabbed through, and the fun began. Well, not quite. Despite the anesthetic I could feel him digging around with the needle and grinding against the joint. I stared at the ceiling and tried to remember Mel Gibson in Braveheart, surely Mel would have laughed in the face of this minor agony. "I must have missed it, sorry." Not good news, but a great apology coming from a doctor. He re-jabbed the knee and quickly filled a syringe. He asked the assistant to hand him another vial. She walked over to pull open the sterile packaging. "Hurry," he barked at her, then said "I should have opened those before we started." I'm sure Kristen would have been happy to get everything set up in advance versus being embarrassed in front of a patient, but she'll get it right the second time. They pulled 11 syringes of fluid from the knee and were ready for the cortisone. Unfortunately, no cortisone. The doctor asked Kristen to ask the other assistant to bring in the cortisone. Clearly the second woman was more experienced, she brought in two different bottles of cortisone, without being asked, so he could choose the one he wanted. We finished up quickly, I thanked the doctor for his help and Kristen was left to bandage the entry points.

"I should have been quicker with the syringes, I guess." "Well, it's hard to know what to do if no one tells you," I assured her. She clearly wanted to do a good job and had a very pleasant disposition. A little training or a lot of experience and she'd be great.

The doctor stopped by on my way out and suggested setting an appointment for Monday. "If it swells up again then you're set, if not, you can just cancel the appointment." He was good, almost great, and most importantly to me I could walk again. Overall I would rate the doctor and my experience with his office an A+, but maybe it could be transcendent instead of just excellent.

In every professional interaction there is room for improvement. Every time you interact with another business system you should evaluate the customer experience. Think about what was great and what you'd change. Most importantly, take those lessons learned and apply them to your own business. Other people are judging you and your business processes just as closely as you're judging theirs.

(References: "Relatives are usually looking not for financial compensation but are simply seeking an explanation of what went wrong, acknowledgment of their feelings, an apology and assurance that the same thing will not happen to someone else." The Scottish Herald article on malpractice mediation. http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/features/display.var.1365916.0.0.php

For a statistical analysis of the causes of medical malpractice suits. J Korean Acad Fam Med. 1998 Mar, 19(3):27-291. "Reasons Why Patients and Families Choose Medical Dispute". Cho HS, Lee SH, Shon MS, Yang SH, Lee HR.)

Copyright 2007 Lotus Pond Media

Steven Grant is a former customer service executive with American Express with over 25 years devoted in Fortune 500 companies analyzing, improving and delivering on enhanced customer experiences. Please send your favorite experiences with customer service to maximumjoy@goatkids.net

A newly released study by Freddie Mac, the mortgage giant and the Roper Organization; professional pollsters, showed that 61% of delinquent homeowners did not know about workout options offered by lenders designed to help them save their home.

This is a shame as Freddie Mac’s records show that up to 80% of delinquent borrowers can be helped by one form of workout program or another offered by lenders.

Although the study’s authors attribute the blame to lack of follow up on the borrower’s part, as well as the lender’s, we have seen a lot of frustration from many of our clients who were delinquent.

What programs there are, how to find them, who to talk to, and what were the qualifications for the different programs, were among their questions.

Others were frustrated because they did not qualify for the programs offered.

Once the banks stop accepting mortgage payments from a delinquent borrower, usually after the third missed payment, they generally cease to look to the banks for any more assistance.

In reality, banks lose money when they are forced to take back homes. They also receive demerits from state banking regulators for having non-performing assets (delinquent loans) on their books.

The problems arise in large part due to the fractured nature of the mortgage business these days. Gone are the days when your local bank loaned you the money, collected your payments for 30 years and handed you back the satisfied mortgage when it was paid off.

Today, your mortgage is sold by the bank that made the loan, usually within 24 hours. The original bank therefore gets its money back to make more mortgage loans. They may or may not continue to collect your payments.

Later, your mortgage could be traded, sold, securitized, collateralized and homogenized in the vast, international secondary mortgage market.

Is it any wonder that it is almost impossible for the layman to figure out who to contact when problems arise? Always pay attention to notices you may receive about your mortgage being transferred or sold to another bank. Make sure payments are sent to the correct bank. The responsibility is yours.

If, against the odds, the right person at the right bank is presented with a sufficiently documented case, they can frequently work something out. Something like a forbearance, under which a lender would temporarily reduce or even eliminate mortgage payments to allow the person to catch up.

Other possibilities would include loan modifications, where a major parameter of the loan, such as the payment size, interest rate or even term of the mortgage would be modified or changed to result in a lower payment.

There are even situations where the entire loan can be refinanced and the arrears paid off, like a credit card debt consolidation loan, even though the borrower is in foreclosure.

If you fall behind in your mortgage payments, act fast. Start by contacting the bank you are sending your mortgage payments to. If you do not get their help and cooperation, you should look for help from a knowledgeable professional, your home is on the line!

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The last thing you want to think about is prostate cancer surgery. With the thought of all the uncomfortable tests and then the surgery itself, which takes organs from your body, scares many people. You never want to think about it or imagine it could happen to you.

The surgery itself is irreversible and over time, the affects this has on ones life will become known. Although the side effects are not life threatening to speak, but if complications arise from other health problems it could be. Men experience a brutal sexual performance problem and in some cases and will need counseling.

What is Prostatectomy This type of procedure consists of removing the entire prostate gland along with nearby tissue that may have cancer cells that have spread to them. The two methods used are perineal and retro public.

The retro public method requires removal of the prostate through a small incision right below your belly button and about an inch above the penis. The other procedure, perineal is done with an incision between the rectum and the scrotum. This way sounds more painful than the retro public method.

Before the prostate cancer surgery, a catheter is inserted in your bladder through the tip of the penis. While the catheter is in place, all urine is drained from the bladder during the surgery and your recovery. Usually two weeks past before having the catheter removed.

Once they remove the catheter, you might experience some problems with urinary control for days, weeks and sometimes months. Not all men experience this unfortunate condition. An exception would be sometimes when you lift things or cough you might notice a little incontinence.

Another side affect that results from prostate cancer surgery, the inability to perform brutal sexually, happen if nerves on both sides of the prostate become damaged during the surgery. If you have this problem before surgery, the affects will become more apparent after the surgery. In addition, you need to know if you do obtain an erection, orgasms may be hard to achieve and in some cases, loss of bodily function control during an orgasm may result.

Another newer method of prostate cancer surgery done with robotics helps to limit the brutal sexual effects as well as the urinary problems. This procedure is called laparoscopic surgery. This new procedure might not be an option with your doctor, but he or she may refer you to another doctor for this procedure.

Before deciding on what surgery you want to have, you need to consider all the side effects and whatever way you decide, needs to rid your body of cancer. Testing and early prevention also helps determine what type of prostate cancer surgery you need.

You can also find more info on Prostate Exam and Laser Prostate Treatment . Prostatecancertreatmenthelp.com is a comprehensive resource to know more about prostate cancer treatment.

Mountain biking, the name alone is enough to describe it. It is a great outdoor game that introduces you with the nature and helps you stay fit and in shape. Its real fun to race down the mountain even if its a bit dangerous if you are not an expert Sturgis Biker. Many people enjoy the downhill ride with their family but with caution.

There are various styles in which the mountain biking could be done such as cross country, downhill and free riding. Different type of mountain biking requires different type of skills for various bikes.

You can find the best locations for mountain biking in many areas of the North America. The best known locations have unpaved surface specifically designed for mountain biking. You should confirm the routes, rules and regulations with your local park before you go on a mountain terrain.

There are many different competitions organized by various mountain bike groups. You can search for such groups in the newspaper or on the internet to find that perfect buddy for you.

If you want to become a good Sturgis Biker then you must have the stamina and enough endurance to cross the terrain with expertise and win over others. You will have to do hard work and practice to achieve this milestone. Be ready for all the bruises and wounds that you will get when you will fall from the bike during training.

The other important point is to select the best bike for your self. The selection of bike completely depends on the type of mountain riding you are doing and your dream for a bike. It is not easy to select the bike of your choice as there are many bikes of several colors and different styles. You may take the help of cyberspace to search for the bike of your choice. You can find the best deal on the internet websites but it is very important to compare prices of one or more websites. Its better to take a trial ride before purchasing the bike to check the level of comfort and its mechanism suits you or not.

Most important point is the safety while riding to ensure happy and joyful ride always. We all know that mountain biking on unpaved roads is very dangerous therefore you should always wear helmet, knee caps and elbow caps for your safety. Its good to wear a good pair of goggles so that nothing could fall in your eyes with wind hindering your sight. So, remember all these safety tips and enjoy the ride in the mountains.

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