The Surprises Of A New Baby For First Time Parents

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For those of us who have never had a baby, raising a new child might not seem like that much of a big deal. But if you plan on having a child anytime soon, youre in for a really rude awakening! While babies can be a real blessing and a wonderful addition to the life of you and your spouse, they also bring many new, demanding responsibilities that many parents just arent ready for. If you cant already tell from the sheer number of people who enter their toddlers into beautiful baby contests, most parents seem to think that their little one is the most special, unique child ever to be born. And while all babies are truly special, they also come with special needs that you need to brief yourself on before becoming a parent.

First of all, dont plan on making any big exciting travel plans for the first few years after your little bundle of joy comes along. Taking a baby along for a special, expensive getaway just isnt feasible until theyve gotten old enough to at least enjoy the sights and sounds along with you. And even if you were to happen to win a huge vacation sweepstakes and get a free trip to Europe, how could you possibly bring an infant along with you? That would be unfair to both the baby and you and your spouse. And if you dont feel comfortable with leaving your little one with a babysitter for a week, you would probably be better off either selling the tickets or giving them away to a family member instead.

Another aspect of having a baby that not many parents anticipate is the feeding activities and scheduling. Babies dont tend to stay on the same eating clock as adults do, and you wont find any little ones who are willing to wait until the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner schedules that you do. More often than not, your baby would much rather get up in the middle of the night to cry for a bottle, or wait until you and your spouse are in the middle of a nice meal to demand another feeding. In fact, your child probably will turn up his or her nose at pretty much any kind of food you are good at making until they are well into your teens. Even if you are a champion chef who has won numerous recipe contests, you arent likely to impress a picky toddler or middle school student much.

So take our word for it that you need to think long and hard about whether or not you are really prepared to have a baby before you take the plunge. While babies are one of the greatest gifts you will ever receive in your life, they require a lot of hard work and dedication that not a lot of new parents ever really expected. You will certainly make a great parent someday, but make sure that day is right before you start trying for an addition to your family.

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December 31, 2007 by philipvt  
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Bergen County History and Real Estate Opportunity

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Bergen County, New Jersey, at around one million residents, is one of the top 20 highest income counties in the nation with the 18th highest (as of 2006) personal per capita income. With that kind of money floating around, Bergen County real estate is considered premium land.

Bergen Countys history goes back to the 17th century when it was included in the same district as Essex, Monmouth, and Middlesex counties. Each was considered an independent colony where individual land owners were able to retain their rights rather than giving up the land to the state.

Area wise, Bergen County was originally much larger, including the real estate where Hudson and Passaic counties now sit, but lost that land to the respective counties when they were formed in the early to mid 19th century.

Bergen Countys Role in the American Revolution

Fort Lee, located opposite of Fort Washington in Manhattan, was an important strategic point. After the capture of Fort Washington by the British, General Charles Cornwallis considered by many historians to have been a master military strategist was given independent command of British forces and used it to capture Fort Lee in November of 1776.

River Vale, New Jersey, a township of Bergen County, is site of the Baylor Massacre in which 15 members of the Continental Armys 3rd Regiment of Light Dragoons, unarmed and sleeping, were killed by British forces.

The commander of the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons, Colonel George Baylor, received a bayonet injury to the lung and was taken prisoner. Despite the injury, he recovered to later rejoin the Continental Army in their fight.

Post-War Development

In the mid 19th century, the Erie Railroad began running services from Jersey City to points in Bergen County. In the early 20th century, Camp Merritt became a staging area for troops being deployed to Europe during World War I. George Washington Bridge, completed in 1931, connected Fort Lee to Manhattan and helped to spur post World War II development.

During the 1950s, a missile station was built to help protect the New York Metropolitan area from strategic bombers, although the site was closed in 1971.

In 2004, Forbes magazine ranked Bergen County as the second most overpriced place in the nation. However, that ranking dropped the seventh by 2005. High property taxes the fourth highest of any county in the nation behind two New York counties and Hunterdon County of New Jersey help to maintain and ensure a wealthy citizenry, and a wealthy citizenry tends to have expensive tastes in homes.

High-end homes are one of the least affected areas of the downturn in the housing market, thereby making Bergen County real estate a great place to buy a home that will retain its value better than most.

Remax of New Jersey (http://www.remax-nj.com) is the place to find great deals on Bergen County real estate. The author, Art Gib, is a freelance writer.

December 31, 2007 by artgib  
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Keeping The Frizz Out Of Your Curly Hair

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Naturally, people love luscious and curly hair, so few realize that curly hair is difficult to manage when it comes to your hair care. Frizz is a by-product of curly hair, necessitating specific hair care techniques to keep your hair under control.

Your length of hair may be creating your frizz problems without you even knowing it. Have you ever considered snipping your hairstyle shorter in order to keep your hair more controllable? Many women have, and it has provided them a lot more control over frizzy hair problems.

Your frizz problem may be caused by you without you even knowing it by the use of weird treatments or other hair care products. Laissez-faire should be your plan to keep tabs on your hair in this case. Allow it to curl by itself, and dont try to straighten it with hot irons or other drastic means. Straightening your hair with electric tools can bring on many of your problems.

Should you want to use shampoos labeled as clarifying on your hair, your plan should be to make sure that you do not use it too many times per month. Use a usual brand of shampoo for daily hair care needs, and try to limit yourself to using clarifying products once per month for your curly hair. If youre using products that are opaque, stop doing it now. These can cause huge problems with frizzy curly hair.

Keeping your hairstyle moist is a great idea, and hair treatments or products that are designed for curly hair should be used as much as possible. Consider using treatments that say curly hair on the bottle. Keep clear of discount bin conditioners and shampoos for your curly hair. By doing this, you can reduce the frizz problem by keeping the hair full of wetness and full of essential vitamins and minerals.

Naturally, make sure to eat a good diet full of vitamins and protein. This applies to your overall health outside of simple hair care, however a good balanced diet will help with the overall health of your hair as well.

Be sure to use a comb or a brush to comb your hair after a shower or bath to remove tangles, but also remember to only use a comb when your hair is damp. Leaving tangles in your hair can cause you to have many problems with frizzy hair.

Hopefully this article has been a benefit to you in terms of use of hair care products and how to control your curly hair.

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December 31, 2007 by dasleben  
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7 Steps to a Better Night’s Sleep For Improved Health and Fertility

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Sleep is one of the most important bodily functions. In fact is the only one that replaces some of the hormones we use during the day and enables us to process all the new information we come across daily.

The problem is that most people either do not get enough sleep or the quality is poor. The impact of this resonates negatively not only on your health but in every aspect of ones life because it affects your concentration, focus and moods during the day and in the long term it can even negatively impact reproductive balance. Some common warning signs of sleep deprivation include: poor motivation, feeling sleepy during the day, increased craving for sugar, nicotine, alcohol and coffee, irritability, depression, anxiety and headaches to name a few.

Necessary Quantity and Quality of Sleep
Too little sleep (4-6 hours) or too much sleep (over 9 hours) can have negative effects on ones health. The symptoms of both are similar and include: day time sleepiness, fatigue and lack of mental clarity.
So how much sleep do you need? According to The American National Sleep Foundation (and of course every individual is different) sleep requirement change with age and on average are as follows:

Infants/Babies* 0-2 months: 10.5-18.5 hours
2-12 months: 14-15 hours

Toddlers/Children* 12-18 months: 13-15 hours
18 months-3 years: 12-14 hours
3-5 years: 11-13 hours
5-12 years: 9-11 hours

Adolescents 8.5-9.5 hours

Adults/Older Persons On average: 7-9 hours

*Total time includes naps.
(Source: The American National Sleep Foundation)

Good quality sleep is characterized by feeling refreshed in the morning, ready for the day. To get the most benefits out of sleep, it is advisable to go to bed when the bodys melatonin (hormone) secretion is at its highest around 9pm. Reproductive hormones also peak at that time which is a natures way of pointing out the importance of going to bed early for optimum fertility.

How to Improve Your Sleep Quality
Here you will find some solutions for a better nights sleep. The more diligent you can be following these recommendations the faster and better your results will be.

To get you started, ensure you go to sleep and wake up at the same time everyday (including weekends) this will dramatically help to regulate your bodys circadian rhythm to normalize and optimise your sleep patterns. The body needs consistency and as much darkness in the room as possible! Also be sure to go to bed when you are too sleepy to stay up, basically if you couldnt read a book (light or spiritual content preferred) for more than 2 pages without drifting off, its bed time. Ideally at this stage it should take you less than 5 minutes to fall asleep in bed.

Other Important Self-Care Tips

1. Watch What You Eat
A healthy diet is essential to induce quality sleep. Basing your meals on non-starchy, low glycaemic vegetables and good quality proteins (e.g. organic chicken, fish, meat, eggs etc) throughout the day will certainly assist to maintain your blood sugar levels stable and prevent disruptive wake up patterns during the night. Also avoiding sugary and caffeine rich foods particularly in the afternoon and evening (such as chocolate for example) is essential!

2. Be Careful With What You Drink
Beverages such as juices (too sugary), coffee, tea, energy drinks and alcohol will most certainly negatively impact your sleep quality. For a lot of people even one coffee early in the day is enough to throw their systems into chaos. If you must drink juices or caffeinated beverages do so in the morning. Alcohol is best avoided.

3. Regular Exercise is Essential
Exercise helps to reduce your stress and will definitely assist you in having a great nights sleep. However, studies show that the best time to exercise if you want to sleep well at night is in the morning. Exercising in the later part of the day (less than 6 hours before bed) can disrupt sleep. So schedule in your daily exercise for at least 40 minutes before work or during lunch time.

4. Nervous System Support
Nutrients and herbal medicines can have an amazingly nourishing and restorative effect on the body, being ideal when used to support good quality sleep. However, each individual has different requirement and an assessment of your needs, as well as what other supplements or medicines you are currently taking is really important before embarking on any new supplementation. Resolving depleted or deficient states in your body can make a world of difference to optimizing your sleep!

5. Balance Stress and Your Emotions
Tools such as meditation, visualizations, guided relaxation or recorded hypnotherapy sessions and emotional freedom technique are ideal tools for helping to reduce stress and balance your emotions. Seeking these out and regularly using them can mean the difference between great and terrible sleep.

6. Create Your Own Going to Bed Ritual
This is so important. Getting your body used to a pattern before bed, whether it be having a hot shower; brushing your teeth and putting on your comfy pajamas; or reading a couple of pages of a certain bookwhat it is becomes less important than actually creating a before bed routine for yourself that is calming and soothing. Avoid watching TV or reading exciting novels at this time. The whole point is to unwind.

7. Your Physical Environment and Sleep Disorders
Having a peaceful, uncluttered, pleasant, cool (temperature) sleeping environment is essential for a good nights sleep. Try to use your bed for sleeping and love making only, definitely try never to eat or work in bed.

In addition for better sleep it is best to avoid electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) in your bedroom. These are created when electric devices are plugged into a power point in your bedroom and they can really disrupt your cellular and brain function as well as your sleep. For this reason TVs, clock radios, computers, gaming stations even electric blankets should not be in the bedroom at all (even if unplugged).

Finally, if you suspect you may have a sleeping disorder it is very important to get it checked. Symptoms, which can signal sleeping disorders include: snoring, restlessness at night with difficulty in breathing, arousals, sweating, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea.

Leading naturopath and natural fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa publishes the two celebrated Natural Fertility Booster and Natural Health Booster ezines with 1,000+ subscribers. If youre ready to optimise your health and fertility, get your FREE tips today!

December 31, 2007 by gabrielarosa  
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Long Distance Online Dating

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Remember the time when your friend was dating someone who was stationed so far that it would take ages to get there? Sometimes your friend would be happy that the long distance online dating was helping them to find time to spend with other friends and do their own thing.

Most of the times you would find them down and sulky because there was little or no interaction between them. Dating through the telephone was the only means of contact between them and their dates which put a strain on their relationship.

So is long distance online dating worthy of time? This is a very debatable question. For few it is the best option while for some it is disastrous. It is no hidden fact that people involved in long distance online dating have to put in more effort to work out their relationships.

The magic wears out soon
Agreed you may have come across someone who is really cute and measures up to your standards in all ways and you are ready to sacrifice a little time to travel long distance just to meet your prospective partner. This seems fine in the beginning and it also excites you but how long can you continue this traveling to and fro?

There is a need for physical intimacy
All humans need some physical intimacy for this is a means of reassurance, appreciation and love which manifests itself into the different emotions. When you are dating someone even if it is online, someday you would feel like meeting face to face and see the person in reality.

There are some who like to display their affection by holding hands or cuddling up to each other. Do you think all this is possible with long distance online dating process?

Settling disputes
Have you ever wondered why arguments and disputes which erupt over the phone gets solved easily when the opposing parties are in front of each other? That is because the level of communicating effectively is higher when you are facing your opponent.

Similarly, while dating you can have small misunderstandings and little fights which gets resolved sooner with both the partners coming face to face as there is much scope to explain and be explained.

Long distance online dating is not for everyone
There are some who either due to circumstances or due to their nature is perfectly comfortable with the idea of long distance online dating. These people neither ask too many questions nor like being questioned by their online dates. They believe in complete freedom and respect space in their relationship. However most of you do not fall into this category.

How many of you have pondered over the fact that your online date may be attracted to someone else whom they can meet when you are not present? You even try to probe your partners in a subtle manner as to their whereabouts and their friend circles. Long distance online dating does give a sense of insecurity to individuals.

Rodrigo Rehn is a Linux Systems Administrator, Web Programmer, PHP Developer and CEO of FaceRomance online dating services for singles.

December 31, 2007 by Rodrigo_rehn  
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Credit Card Debt Solutions

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Are you in need of a solution to get out of your credit card debt? If you dont want to spend a lot of money or time to do this, consider these few facts. Credit card debt is becoming more and more common these days.

We live in a world where people want it all, and want it right away. Many turn to credit to make it all a reality.

Yet, when the bills start coming in so does the realization of how far in debt you can get into. Everyone has the possibility of falling into credit card debt at one point in their lives. From the new student who gets overwhelmed with offers to the veteran credit card user.

More and more people are plunging further into debt. This really doesnt have a positive outcome if it goes too far. No one wants to destroy their credit or file for bankruptcy. No one wants to destroy their credit or file for bankruptcy.

As easy as it is to get into debt, getting out of it is not. This takes a lot of work and patience on your end. Even if you decide to use a debt company, they cannot save you overnight. To get your debts under control you need to set aside some time.

Dont get discouraged, it can and will be done. Just know that it requires discipline and a strong will to stop using those credit cards.

First of all, you need to know something about credit and how to manage your money and your overall finances. Start out by creating a budget. This will allow you to take a look at what you are spending each month and where you can start saving.

If you can stick to your budget then this should help you get started. Or it will at least help you to avoid getting any further into debt.

Now is the time to get rid of any credit cards that you are not using or the ones with the highest interest rates. If you have a lot of accounts that are opened, maybe consider consolidating your debts. Then you would only have one payment a month.

You want to be paying your credit card bills on time, but now try to pay more than the minimum required. If you are just sticking to the minimum then you will be taking years to pay down that debt.

Not to mention, consider all of the fees you are paying towards interest. By paying more every month this will help you to pay off that credit card account even faster.

Dont worry, now more than ever you can find reputable debt management companies that can help you get out of debt. Credit card debt is very common and affects many people. There are ways of getting out, but it is best to try and avoid getting in debt in the first place. Try to pay your bills on time and never miss a payment.

This will help you to live a debt free life. Those are just a few ways you can help improve your credit card debt. It really is up to you to make it all happen. Take action now before you fall even deeper into debt.

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December 31, 2007 by dukey11  
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Free Dating Traps That You Must Avoid

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There are so many aspects to the dating game. It starts off with a small wish like to have someone to share your little joys and sadness with, someone on whom you can rely without receiving any judgmental responses.

This wish leads to the search for suitable prospective dating partners with in-depth research. This further leads to making the best choice among the various available ones.

This further paves the way for taking precautions while dating and ultimately avoiding the concealed traps which you are totally oblivious to as you are on a high with the dating game. Here are some free dating traps that you must avoid. Recognize these signs and have fun playing the dating game.

Suppressing your true desires
Many of you must have joined this dating game just for some fun and are not actually looking out for any serious relationships. This is the idea you form and convey to others.

But this is merely camouflaging your true feelings by saying that you do not want any long term commitments, which you actually do. This is one of the free dating traps that you must avoid to stop causing you more damage than you contemplate.

Donning the compassionate angels mantle
This is one of the free dating traps that you must avoid to make you feel like an angel sent to rescue the hapless mortal.

You come across someone who has had a heart break or who life is in smithereens due to the unending struggles. In such a scenario your extremely soft heart melts and you take the responsibility of bringing some joy and love into this persons life.

Believing in fairytale romances
Almost all of you are victims to some degree of this free dating trap that you must avoid. You are supposedly one of the dreamers who have been fed too much of fairytale doses misleading you to think that there is out there someone meant only for you and you do not have to do anything to get your partner. You are destined to meet this partner of yours someday somehow. Wake up!

Fear of being alone due to less numbers
Sometimes you may not find too many members who share the same thoughts as you or who are on the same compatibility level as you.

So you go ahead and compromise by choosing whatever is in front of you. Your relationship is doomed if you do this. How long will you be able to sustain your relationship based on compromises?

Impatience is not a virtue
Some of you mistake the ongoing chemistry and the immediate sparks to be a sign of compatibility and rush into relationships, either sexual or long term commitments. Give yourself time. Test your relationships against the oncoming obstacles. This is another free dating trap that you must avoid.

Rodrigo Rehn is a Linux Systems Administrator, Web Programmer, PHP Developer and CEO of FaceRomance online dating services for singles.

December 31, 2007 by Rodrigo_rehn  
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Why Canada Is A Great, Affordable Vacation Destination

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When most people think of great vacation destinations, they too often include far-away locals such as Europe, the Bahamas or even South America. And while these travel destinations are great if you have the budget and time to accommodate travel, there are other countries that are much closer (we share borders with them, in fact) that you may wish to consider instead. The northern country of Canada, for example, is home to many exciting vacation destinations, a fun and interesting populace, and is relatively inexpensive to visit by car or airplane. And while your only hope of vacationing to many exotic destinations probably involving winning some sort of huge sweepstakes with horrible odds of winning, you can probably visit Canada with what you have in your bank account and never have to worry about entering any Canadian contests at all.

The greatest thing about vacationing to Canada, besides that fact that everyone there speaks English and their similar culture, is the fact that you can travel there by car if you so desire. While plane trips may appeal to some people, being able to actually hop into your own car, plan a route, and drive to your vacation destination is something that you have to experience to really appreciate. Sure, border security has gotten a little more stringent in recent years, but if you have nothing to hide then you will have no problems getting over the Canadian border and having a grand time with out neighbors to the north. And dont worry about having to win some sort of ridiculous automobile sweepstakes to get a vehicle that will be good enough to make the trip; for most of the northern United States, Canada is merely a short trip away, and wont cost as much in gas money as you think it might.

For the average American tourist in Canada, the prices for lodging and entertainment may seem a little extravagant, but that also depends on what location you visit. For more popular cities, things might cost a pretty penny, but there is an endless amount of smaller, more quaint destination that will both save you money and appeal to some peoples love for more rural landscapes. When visiting Canada, make sure you do your research before deciding exactly what sort of trip you want to have, and what kind of sights you desire to see. If you check on prices and feel that youll need to win a cash sweepstakes just to make ends meet on your trip, then you might want to look at a different area of Canada when putting together your itinerary.

The country of Canada is a vast, often under-appreciated source of wonderful opportunities, sights and experiences for American tourists, and if you havent yet visited, now is the time to do it. By making some very careful planning and being careful with budgeting the amount of money you are willing to spend, Canada might be exactly the right place for you and your family to visit on your next big vacation together.

You can find lots of fun, free Canadian Contests by visiting our free forum, and dont forget to check out our forums about automobile sweepstakes and cash sweepstakes.

December 31, 2007 by philipvt  
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Potential Risks Of Online Dating

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Online dating has bridged the gap between sections of people by bringing them closer and helping them interact online. This method of dating has been used by young and old and is very convenient to befriend someone, which you can take further if you feel the need.

However, using these online dating services have their own hazards which you need to be aware of. We will discuss a few points to make you aware of the potential risks for online dating.

False information
Whoever registers for these online dating sites have a profile and sometimes also a photograph to attract the other online users and make them respond? You need to be cautious, as many of them tend to hide their age, background and other vital information.

It is highly essential that the site you register with, have rules and regulations for all their users so that they do not give any false information and cause harm to the rest. Sites that profess a background check on their members are safer to use.

Scams
You may have come across several people who respond to your profiles and once you start communicating with them they start asking for money. This is mostly prevalent with male members who are contacted by females who are involved in money swindling rackets.

Once the amount is sent to these racketeers the member does not hear any more from them. This is one of the high potential risks for online dating.

Do not reveal personal information
Be careful to only give necessary information and not divulge personal information like your telephone number or address.

The person you are dating online could be a pervert, a loser, a criminal, a psycho or a rapist and it will not take them much time to track you down. This is another high potential risks for online dating.

Do not encourage pushy people
Sometimes you might find people who communicate first are the ones who have a wrong bent of mind. If they are being too pushy in getting your personal details discontinue your communication with them.

These people could be a danger to your life. Often they will ask for your email addresses so that they can send lot of spam before disappearing.

Fix the meeting in a crowded area
If you do feel the need to meet your online date, do so with the knowledge of your loved ones. Make sure you inform your family about this meeting and arrange it in a crowded place for your own safety.

Take your own transportation and do not let the date drop you at your destination so that they can locate your whereabouts. If possible try and take a friend along or instruct your friend to keep a check on you every 5 minutes by giving you a call.

Rodrigo Rehn is a Linux Systems Administrator, Web Programmer, PHP Developer and CEO of FaceRomance online dating services for singles.

December 31, 2007 by Rodrigo_rehn  
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Forming a Strategic Alliance - Key Issues

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There are some key issues to look out for when drafting a Strategic Alliance Agreement. The most important provision to include, in my opinion, is a No Partnership provision. A strategic alliance is different in purpose and form than a partnership, and the agreement should expressly reflect the intentions of the parties not to form a partnership. The legal status of a partnership involves a whole series of rights and obligations that neither party to a strategic alliance would like to assume. Therefore, a No Partnership provision must be included and must clearly stress that the parties do not intend to create a partnership in this agreement.

A second key area to deal with is a provision addressing confidential information. Parties to a strategic alliance will inevitably share proprietary and confidential information to realize the purpose and goals of the arrangement. Thus, the agreement must include a Mutual Nondisclosure provision that defines Confidential Information and expressly states the respective parties rights and obligations in respect to this confidential information. Most likely, each party will want a promise from the other that they will not disclose confidential or proprietary information to third parties.

In addition, the agreement should address the contributions of each party. In other words: What will each party be bringing to the agreement? Capital contributions of cash, intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights), technology transfers or licenses, distribution network, market access, personnel and other transfers of resources are key components of the alliance agreement.

The alliance agreement should also provide a mechanism for dealing internally with disputes between the parties. This provision may set-up a board, composed of members from both parties, responsible for hearing and resolving disputes. Due to concerns of both time pressure and wanting to maintain internal harmony, partners to an alliance will likely not want to send matters of internal dispute to an outside arbiter. Thus, the agreement should provide a mechanism for dealing with problems or disputes internally.

The sharing of risks and rewards is central to a strategic alliance. This issue is generally the most fiercely negotiated item in any alliance agreement. Profit sharing in proportion to each partys ownership interest in the alliance is often used. This does align the interests of all parties because each seeks to maximize profit. Losses can be shared in the same manner or limited to the extent of capital contribution. Great care must be taken in defining how net profits will be calculated.

In conclusion, when negotiating strategic alliance agreements, a no partnership provision must be prominently included, and the issues of confidentiality of information, party contributions, and allocation of risks and rewards generally require substantial negotiation. If the parties approach that negotiation creatively and work cooperatively to consider a variety of options, provisions can be negotiated that provide acceptable protection to all parties and support a common strategy.

Mark Warner is a Legal Research Analyst for RealDealDocs.com. RealDealDocs gives you insider access to millions of legal documents drafted by the top law firms in the US. Search over 10 million Documents, Clauses, and Legal Agreements for Free at http://www.RealDealDocs.com

December 31, 2007 by ptiarticle  
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