AJ Online Magazine FEBRUARY 2017

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1 AJ Online Magazine FEBRUARY 2017 Contents: Mountaineering in Nepal 2 6 Lessons Artists can learn from Startups ''''''5 Successful People Are Organized 10 Use Facebook For Business 13 5 Interesting Facts About Beethoven '''18

2 Mountaineering in Nepal by: Suman Aryal (reading ) Mountaineering is one of the most sought prime attractions of Nepal. The Mountains of Nepal have stood as irresistible landmarks for the world's adventurers since Nepal opened its doors to visitors in the 1950s. Nepal has the largest share of the highest peaks in the world. Out of 14 peaks over 8000m known as the eight-thousanders, eight of them lie in the Nepal Himalaya. These include the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest (8848m) and the third highest i.e. Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m). Other highest mountains include Mt. Annapurna (8091m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Makalu (8463), Mt.Cho Oyu (8201), Mt.Dhaulagiri (8167m), and Mt.Manaslu (8163m). Mountaineering can range from climbing the highest peaks over 8000 meters to climbing lower peaks which even though considered minor by Himalayan standards are technically quiet challenging. Mountaineering in Nepal is one of prime tourism activity proving Nepal the cradle for mountaineers

3 for ages. Whether the interest is simply climbing a peak or an expedition on 7000 or 8000 meter peak, climbing Himalayas in Nepal has become a dream for most of the adventure enthusiasts and mountaineers in the world. Experiencing the world highest mountain like Mt. Everest through first hand is, of course the matter of pride. For romanticist, each step follows the steps of Hilary, Tenzing and other mountain explorers. Moreover, logistic as well as moral support for climbing peaks in Nepal and Tibet under the expert management of famous mountaineers is its additional merits. Mountaineering team can apply for permit at mountaineering section of the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. Climbing gears can be bought or rented in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Many of the Mountaineering and the trekking companies also offer packages, where they provide gear, food, transportation, guides and porter services can also arrange for insurance coverage. Orientation on altitude sickness, acclimatization process and safety measure is the most for every mountaineer. The fatal sickness, also known as

4 Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can be dangerous for climbers ascending 3000 meters and above. Symptoms include headache, loss of appetite and sleeplessness. Immediate descent of evaluation to lower altitude is the best cure for AMS. However, there is nothing to worry that the Guides are experienced high elevation mountaineers who are trained to take climbers safely into the thin air region of the majestic Himalayas. Thus, Mountaineering in Nepal is definitely the best adventure option throughout the world. It's a tour for life experience that every step is a challenge and every challenge is a venture of delight. About The Author Suman Aryal's Profile Artice Source:

5 6 Lessons Artists can learn from Startups by: Lisa Freeman (reading ) There are several stages of business development that all startup ventures must pass through before they can start enjoying good returns. Unfortunately, most artists do not focus on the business side of things. New musicians, painters, designers or sculptors are like business enterprises, meaning that there is a lot that they can borrow from startups if

6 they are keen on making profits from their talents, such as: 1 - Networking Instead of taking a backseat after finishing a beautiful painting, a fine artist must find a way to sell it. This means networking with possible clients both off and online in order to create a buzz about their product. It might be scary trying to sell your work to strangers, but establishing business relationships is all about taking risks and not getting discouraged if they do not pay off. 2 - Entertain criticism Do not fear judgment about your work, but instead be ready to stand in the spotlight as where there is rejection, there is also acceptance. Remember that, like a startup venture, artists who are starting out also face challenges which should not deter them from their goals of earning a decent living from their talent. Professional marketers and public relation firms can help artists cater to the business aspect while they focus on their passion.

7 3 - Display a good image Startup managers know that customers judge them according to their image. If business premises are dirty or disorderly and the attendants cannot communicate well, there are high odds of failure. Artists must also be very careful of the image that they present and how they relate to their likely customers or investors. Most people in the art world are free spirits who barely recognize the demands of the business world, but this shouldn't be the case. Such care free people deter investors as it heightens risks. 4 - Use the 80/20 principle For the creative mind, art and business hardly go hand in hand, but that is no excuse for failure as a professional artist. Even if all you want is to immerse yourself into your art pieces all day long, selling them will definitely improve your life. To strike a balance, art marketing experts recommend that artists dedicate 80% of their time to their creations and 20% to public relations and marketing.

8 5 - Diversify how you make your money Some great artists like Jay Z and Beyoncé are often ranked among the richest celebrities. This is not just for their music, but also because they engage in parallel activities like fashion and movies to rake in more cash. As a beginner, you can arrange workshops or become an assistant to great artists like the Chapman brothers, who were assistants to the great Gilbert & Georg. This will increase your work's exposure and help you learn vital lessons for success. 6 - Build a relationship with your fans Pablo Picasso was a famous artist renowned for some great pieces, but the most admirable thing about him was his amazing connection with his fans. He would mingle and freely interact with people to gain inspiration. By doing that, he achieved rare celebrity status which made his exemplary works even more desirable, popular, and valuable. Art can certainly make you millions, but that calls

9 for a great image and marketing mind. About The Author Lisa Freeman is a public relation and visual art specialist. She is devoted to helping Artists improve their image and career. You can read more at her Art Marketing webpage. She wrote also more about artist marketing here: Artist Marketing Article Source: lessons-artists-can-learn-from-startups/

10 Successful People Are Organized by: Jessica Lane (reading ) Highly effective and successful people tend to share similar characteristics in common. In fact, entire books have been written on the kinds of practices and habits people can adopt in order to run their lives more efficiently and find more success. These are the kinds of things that some people are born with a gift to do naturally, such as waking up early, never forgetting to write a thank-you note or always remembering an acquaintance or business associate's name. However, even if you were not blessed with the ability to do these things naturally, there are numerous ways you can integrate the habits of successful people into your own life with the hope of turning yourself into a successful person, of course! Organization is key People who manage to get a lot of impressive things done tend to be highly organized. This is an essential part of managing and juggling numerous tasks and projects. One saying states, "If you want

11 something done, give it to a busy person," and it couldn't be more true. Busy people can prioritize a set of tasks and manage their time wisely so that they get everything done. Making lists, delegating tasks, not wasting time and being realistic about what they can complete in a given day is standard operating procedure for these kinds of people, whereas others have to force themselves to do these things. Building good habits for youngsters Because organization is such an essential component of success, it's important to encourage it from a young age if we want the young people of today to be the successful leaders of tomorrow. One of the best ways to do this is to encourage the use of student agendas. This is not necessarily something that students are inclined to do on their own without being prompted. If educators and parents introduce students to the idea of organizing their lives by writing things down and provide them with the tools to do it, they are more likely to carry that practice throughout the rest of their lives. There are a number of good web resources to turn to, such as Meridian

12 Planners, if you're looking for the different kinds of formats available. The great thing about encouraging organization at a young age is that the benefits will have a multiplying effect. It won't just be a student's schoolwork and grades that improve, but also their prospects for a successful career in whatever field they choose. About The Author For more resources regarding student agendas delivery please review these pages. Article Source: successful-people-are-organized/

13 How NOT To Use Facebook For Business And How You SHOULD Use It Instead by: Tom Andrews (reading ) "You're a business owner. You HAVE to use Facebook." Something I've heard many times over. But just how necessary is it to be on Facebook as an entrepreneur, freelancer or small business owner? With my Sherlock Holmes pipe at the ready, let's investigate... First off, what are the positives of Facebook for business? 1) You can get in front of your audience whenever you want. 2) You can "befriend" people you might not otherwise get to meet. 3) You can... I think that's pretty much it. If I've forgotten something, let me know.

14 So... The negatives: 1) There's a lot of "noise" on Facebook. Too many people posting status updates all the time. Too many people sending invitations to play "Farmville". And with all this noise, good luck standing out and getting your posts read by your followers. 2) People aren't on Facebook to BUY. They're on it for entertainment (or more likely, because they're bored out of their minds). So it's not a reliable way to get new customers and clients. 3) Even if you do get customers from it, how much TIME have you had to put into grafting for these sales? Probably a lot. Whereas you should have been putting that time to better use, and doing something that would have really grown your business fast. It's much harder to do this simply "hustling" on Facebook. Anyway, long story short, contrary to popular belief, Facebook isn't essential for business. And, yes, it can even be an outright hindrance.

15 But there is one thing you can do on it to get new leads and customers that is very effective... although it's not free. What am I talking about? PAID Facebook advertising of course. It lets you target EXACTLY who you want to see your ads. It lets you stand out from the crowd of freebieseeking "hustlers". (Facebook will make sure paid ads get seen a lot more than standard "posts". After all, Facebook's a business. They want your ads to do as well as possible so you keep paying them to run more ads in the future.) And paid Facebook ads also makes it easy to get people off of Facebook and onto your website or squeeze page. (By plugging a link to your site or squeeze page in your ad.) Meaning you'll no longer have to compete with all the "noise" on Facebook. So there you have it.

16 If you use Facebook for business, you need to start treating it like you would any other advertisement tool - running paid ads. As long as your ads entice people to click your link, then you're onto a winner. So now you've taken your prospects away from the "noise" on Facebook, and you've directed them to your website or squeeze page. What now? Well, now is when you really need to capture their address. How do you do this? And what should you then write in your s to get them to buy? About The Author All shall be revealed here: FreeGift

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18 5 Interesting Facts About Beethoven You May Not Have Known by: Diane Roberts (reading ) Ludwig Van Beethoven is one of the most famous and influential musicians/composers of the Classical and Romantic era. He was born in Bonn, which is the capital of Cologne (Germany) on December 17th He had a very diligent melodious career with the help of his father, Johann Van Beethoven, who started teaching him music at a very early age. Beethoven wrote 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for the piano and 1 for the violin, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quartets to represent his entire career. There is probably no one in the developed world that doesn't recognize a piece or two that was written by Ludwig. His music was dramatic and fierce and lives on to this day. A lot of historical information can be found about Beethoven, but there are some exceptional facts about him that you may never have known:

19 Does Age Really Matter? On paper Ludwig Van Beethoven was born on However, for many years the composer thought he was born in The exact year of birth was never officially definite. Historians believe that Beethoven's father intentionally created this deception by altering his age so that he could present a much younger musical virtuoso. Remember, around the same time period Mozart was already quite established, and most likely, Beethoven's biggest musical rival! His father didn't want his son to be out-done by a fellow young originator. Student Turned Piano Teacher Beethoven was forced into the practice of music by an early age and music became his existence. It became his identity and he was very successful. One would assume that his passion for music would be something that he would love to share with those who wanted to learn. Beethoven was known to show utter disdain for piano teaching unless he was able to teach exceptionally gifted students, and, it has

20 been noted, that if the student was a beautiful woman, it didn't matter if she couldn't tap her fingers to chop-sticks let alone play the piano. Sounds of Silence for Ludwig The worst fate that could ever befall a musician is loss of hearing. That is exactly what happened to Beethoven. His hearing loss was gradual, but by 1819, in his 30's, he was clinically and completely deaf. According to correspondences written by Ludwig, he considered his hearing loss a "demon", which haunted him everywhere he went. There were moments in this phase of his life where he contemplated suicide, but the love of music and his career held that action at bay. After the deafness set in, he was still able to complete thirty-two piano sonatas, seventeen string quartets, nine symphonies, one of which would be the Fifth Symphony one of the most commonly recognized pieces he ever wrote. Twelve Times Thirty Music and math have always been complimentary

21 disciplines. According to the American Mathematical Society, counting, rhythm, scales, intervals, patterns, symbols, harmonies, time signatures, overtone, and pitch are all notations made my composers that are directly connected to mathematics. With that being said, Beethoven was not very gifted, to say the least, when it came to basic math. Due to family obligations, he had to leave school at the early age of 11 to help support his family. Beethoven's Struggle For Health Throughout Beethoven's childhood, middle years and up to his death, he was never blessed with a healthy life. In addition to his hearing loss, which was attributed to typhus, he also suffered from colitis, rheumatism, rheumatic fever, skin disorder, to list a few. His death was eventually caused by cirrhosis, which lead to liver failure. Whatever strange behavior or physical infirmities Beethoven struggled with, there is no denying that he will forever remain one of the greatest composers of all time.

22 About The Author Lover of classical music, art, and wine. Classical Oasis: Article Source: