Embracing the Recession

Finance: More Than Number Crunchers
Written by: Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM | Distributed: 2009-03-10 | Word Count: 678 | Page Views: 2437 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 0.78
In businesses I've observed, Finance departments often face silent derision or disrespect. Part of it is an us-versus-them mentality that comes out of the front office staff who feel their jobs are more difficult because they deal with customers (compared to Finance, who deal with numbers).

Business Opportunities Are Made Better with Outsourcing
Written by: Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM | Distributed: 2009-03-05 | Word Count: 545 | Page Views: 2589 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.90
Mary saw it coming. The economy had dramatically impacted the company she worked for and there were several of pink slips handed out on Friday afternoon - her job had been axed, along with several of her coworkers. What now?

How To Develop Organizational Culture With Outsource Staff?
Written by: Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM | Distributed: 2009-03-03 | Word Count: 524 | Page Views: 4649 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.75
Today's businesses - even small ones - are complex organizations made up of in-house and outsourced or virtual assistance staff. The in-house staff might meet in a single office location, but the outsourced staff could be anywhere. It's a good business decision to outsource:

Project Management Gone Wrong
Written by: Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM | Distributed: 2008-12-04 | Word Count: 864 | Page Views: 6604 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.18
The following are true stories of project management gone terribly wrong. Only the details and the names have been changed to protect the guilty. These stories were collected from colleagues who work on projects in large and small organizations in varying industries.

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When Commitment Seems A Bit Too Much Trouble
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-11-05 | Word Count: 986 | Page Views: 7374 | Votes: 21 | Rating: 1.67
The nuclear family (man and wife, plus 2.2 kids) is a fantasy that some people want to chase, and while there is nothing wrong with that, it is not the right relationship dynamic for some people.

The Online Dating Double Standard: How Fear Can Prevent Dating Success
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-23 | Word Count: 958 | Page Views: 8083 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 1.94
Many people go online in search of their elusive soul mate, only to find all of the wrong people on the other end of the meeting. Many women think that they are alone in this outcome, but it happens to guys too.

Online Dating Is A Difficult Process That Offers Some Rewards
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-17 | Word Count: 834 | Page Views: 7572 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 1.95
Online dating can be rewarding to those who have the patience and the knowledge of what to expect during the process. This article explains the common process experienced by most internet dating website users.

How Dating Has Changed In The 21st Century
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-15 | Word Count: 974 | Page Views: 14588 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 1.70
With an article title like this, one might assume that I am ready to tell you some extraordinary news about a new dating environment. Sure, the Internet has introduced one more way for people to meet, but does that actually change the dating scene?

Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man
Written by: Arthur Trafford | Distributed: 2011-12-12 | Word Count: 991 | Page Views: 456
In 1st John 5:5 we are told that “Jesus is the Son of God”. What motivated Jesus to refer to Himself as “Son of man”?

3 Tips For Building Relationships That Last
Written by: Clarence Lee | Distributed: 2011-07-21 | Word Count: 754 | Page Views: 5168 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.40
You know, to hear people talk about the difficulties of the dating process, you would think it is impossible for two people to come together in a mutually beneficial relationship... But the problems of any relationship can be narrowed down to three very important and relevant words...

The Drama of the Dating Game
Written by: Clarence Lee | Distributed: 2011-07-20 | Word Count: 620 | Page Views: 5407 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 0.33
Dating is tough. You spend time getting to know someone and deciding whether the two of you are compatible. Then you work your way up to the big question, "Will you go out with me?" Then you sweat the answer... Will he/she say yes?

3 Courses of Action For an Unhappy Relationship
Written by: Tony G. Mann | Distributed: 2010-04-20 | Word Count: 354 | Page Views: 4710 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
The reality is that if you are actively dating, you're going to probably end up in an unhappy relationship eventually. For some people, they may have to go through several bad relationships before finding the right one. If you are facing an unhappy relationship, then there are three courses of action you can take:

Relationship Questions: What Men Want and What Women Need
Written by: Bob Grant | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | Word Count: 737 | Page Views: 8680 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.79
What men want is to be trusted and what women want is to trust them. A fundamental, physical difference in the sexes lies at the heart of these core relationship questions. By simply doing what they say they will do, men have the power to create stronger, better relationships.

Cheap Tattoos Cheapen The Tattooing Experience
Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-03-04 | Word Count: 603 | Page Views: 4524 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 0.25
Many of my girlfriends have "girl nights" around getting tattoos, as if it were as casual as getting a haircut or a manicure. The casual attitude toward tattoos bothers me for two reasons; there is the age old argument that tattoos are permanent and not a decision to make lightly. The other argument I have against tattoos is that getting a tattoo on a whim significantly cheapens the tattoos that others have for cultural reasons or to commemorate a major life event.

Creative Flower Card Messages Worthy Of Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-30 | Word Count: 512 | Page Views: 50540 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 1.47
As much as we might like to be, we're not all talented writers like the best-selling author of the Harry Potter books series, J.K. Rowling. Those of us who aren't skilled writers (and probably some who are!) sometimes struggle with finding the right words to say.

Las Vegas Weddings: Pros and Cons of Getting Married in Las Vegas
Written by: Sharmila Pundit | Distributed: 2006-09-01 | Word Count: 487 | Page Views: 30486 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.25
For some people a Vegas wedding is an original and romantic thing to do and for some it is a sleazy way to tie the knot. Is getting married in Las Vegas a good idea? Read all about it and decide for yourself.

How to Play Santa Claus for Children--A Short Guide
Written by: Victoria McCraw | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 25217 | Votes: 138 | Rating: 2.36
Playing Santa Claus for children, whether as a semi professional shopping mall Santa, a charity Santa who works to cheer up less fortunate children, or even as the resident Santa at social and family gatherings, is a heartwarming and important job. Nothing can quite compare with the smile on a child's face when he or she discovers that Santa is in the room.

Petit Larceny: Not Always Petty
Written by: Warren Redlich | Distributed: 2008-10-02 | Word Count: 749 | Page Views: 23997 | Votes: 38 | Rating: 3.26
Petit Larceny, sometimes referred to as Petty Larceny, is defined in New York State as a theft of property valued at less than $1000. In contrast, Grand Larceny is a theft of property at least $1000 in value.

Single? Here's the Ultimate Date Idea
Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2006-05-19 | Word Count: 1194 | Page Views: 22955 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88
If you're a regular guy, the kind who loves sports and hates the opera for instance, then here's an awesome date idea I bet you've never really considered before: taking a woman to a Broadway production, even if you don't live in New York City. You can find professional Broadway productions in most major North American cities.

How to Contact Your Ex When They Continue to Ignore You
Written by: James Kern | Distributed: 2009-07-28 | Word Count: 752 | Page Views: 17564 | Votes: 36 | Rating: 2.17
She just wont return your calls, or give you the time of day and listen. You're smitten. You want nothing more than to talk with this woman and tell her how you're feeling, but you keep getting bumped to voicemail. Your texts vanish into a void and are never returned. Your emails go unread. What's a guy to do?

Attract Beautiful, Sexy Women With Bad Boy Attitude But A Nice Guy Style
Written by: Ken Oboh | Distributed: 2006-06-06 | Word Count: 589 | Page Views: 15598 | Votes: 80 | Rating: 1.65
The bad boy naturally attracts and seduces women...but you can just as easily succeed with women as a nice guy by applying the same secret techniques.

How Dating Has Changed In The 21st Century
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2013-10-15 | Word Count: 974 | Page Views: 14588 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 1.70
With an article title like this, one might assume that I am ready to tell you some extraordinary news about a new dating environment. Sure, the Internet has introduced one more way for people to meet, but does that actually change the dating scene?

Feet, Personality Theory, Dating and Relationships
Written by: Mr L.Rx | Distributed: 2007-08-29 | Word Count: 2583 | Page Views: 14544 | Votes: 55 | Rating: 3.16
In this article Mr. L. Rx describes an 80-90 percent correlation between personality type and the angle between ones feet, and tells how it can be applied to dating and relating.

The Top Half Dozen Gas-Saving Myths In Automobile Driving Today
Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2008-02-25 | Word Count: 3092 | Page Views: 9287 | Votes: 29 | Rating: 3.07
In this article, we shall expose some of the major myths about automotive fuel economy, and we will dispel those myths at the same time. Read on as this is interesting stuff.

Would You Like To Know How To Pick Up Women In Bars And Clubs?
Written by: Mr L.Rx | Distributed: 2007-03-23 | Word Count: 885 | Page Views: 6766 | Votes: 40 | Rating: 3.35
The first technique is explained in this first article of a three part series describing techniques that you can use to pick up women in bars and clubs.

Petit Larceny: Not Always Petty
Written by: Warren Redlich | Distributed: 2008-10-02 | Word Count: 749 | Page Views: 23997 | Votes: 38 | Rating: 3.26
Petit Larceny, sometimes referred to as Petty Larceny, is defined in New York State as a theft of property valued at less than $1000. In contrast, Grand Larceny is a theft of property at least $1000 in value.

ABCs Desperate Housewives and the Suddenly Famous Pink Blanket
Written by: Scott Corbett | Distributed: 2006-05-25 | Word Count: 580 | Page Views: 5378 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.22
Ever since Cary Grant rattled the men's t-shirt industry by famously appearing without one and causing a decline in retail sales of undershirts, television and movie stars have been changing the tastes of the American consumer.

Feet, Personality Theory, Dating and Relationships
Written by: Mr L.Rx | Distributed: 2007-08-29 | Word Count: 2583 | Page Views: 14544 | Votes: 55 | Rating: 3.16
In this article Mr. L. Rx describes an 80-90 percent correlation between personality type and the angle between ones feet, and tells how it can be applied to dating and relating.

The Top Half Dozen Gas-Saving Myths In Automobile Driving Today
Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2008-02-25 | Word Count: 3092 | Page Views: 9287 | Votes: 29 | Rating: 3.07
In this article, we shall expose some of the major myths about automotive fuel economy, and we will dispel those myths at the same time. Read on as this is interesting stuff.

Dating Your Girlfriend's Best Friend
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-09-28 | Word Count: 685 | Page Views: 8728 | Votes: 25 | Rating: 2.96
Explore your options if you're considering dating a friend of your girlfriend's. Offers tips on how to proceed in this delicate situation and what traps to avoid.

Baby Boomers - A Healthcare Crisis Nears
Written by: Heath Atchison | Distributed: 2006-07-25 | Word Count: 1120 | Page Views: 6887 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.92
Baby boomers are quickly approaching retirement age, and as they do, there are a number of concerns that need to be addressed, particularly in the area of healthcare. Unfortunately, there appears to be no easy answers to the healthcare problems that baby boomers, and the population in general, will face in the very near future.

The Argument Women Can't Win
Written by: Bob Grant | Distributed: 2006-09-12 | Word Count: 501 | Page Views: 6854 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.83
When it comes to fighting and disagreeing with a man in a relationship, women frequently make a critical mistake which ends up causing them to feel hurt and lonely. Here is the scenario that typically happens.

How to Save Money on Your Wedding - Even During a Down Economy
Written by: Sarah Simmons | Distributed: 2009-07-14 | Word Count: 532 | Page Views: 4130 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.81
Weddings are expensive to plan at anytime, but during the current economy, it can seem downright impossible to pull off the perfect wedding. But have no fear brides, for there ARE ways to have your dream wedding without breaking the bank.

Gore v. Hillary - Gore's the One in 2008
Written by: Tad Daley | Distributed: 2007-08-24 | Word Count: 870 | Page Views: 1789 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.80
In recent days, the word used more and more frequently to describe Hillary Clinton's march to the Democratic presidential nomination has been 'inevitable.' She consistently leads public opinion polls across the country by a good 10 points over her nearest rival. Hollywood, after a brief infatuation with Barack Obama, is now, according to the Los Angeles Times, consolidating its support behind the junior senator from New York.