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1 Learn to Avoid Basic SEO and Internet Marketing Mistakes
Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 819 | Viewed: 22 | Votes: 0
Many new website owners fail to consider the basics of SEO from the planning stages of their site. The biggest mistakes are generally the easiest ones to avoid. You don't necessarily need a marketing coach to recognize and to overcome common SEO pitfalls.

2 Free Fax Trial - Is This A Rip-Off Or Not?
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 584 | Viewed: 36 | Votes: 0
Free Fax Trial - Many people are very wary of anything offered for free on the web, but this is one case where trying a free fax trial could prove very beneficial for everyone concerned. Find out why by reading this informative article...

3 Baby Names For Twins - Double The Trouble
Written by: Amanda van Hess | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 700 | Viewed: 40 | Votes: 0
Deciding on a baby name is tough enough without having to decide for two - twins that is... Twins are double the fun and double the trouble. Once mom realizes that she is sporting two under the hood, the challenges of naming her unborn children becomes much more difficult. Should she just choose two distinct names, or should she choose two names that fit well together or have a relationship to one another?

4 The End Of Dumb Affiliate Marketing
Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 921 | Viewed: 73 | Votes: 0
One of the saddest things that I witness day after day is affiliate marketers who really struggle to make sales. They send out email after email, promotion after promotion, yet often make very few sales. This is not only sad, it's also needless "practice bleeding." Making affiliate sales is easy when you know the secret. It's even very scientific and does have fairly predictable results.

5 Many Fail To Plan, More Fail To Execute!
Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 744 | Viewed: 31 | Votes: 0
As the owner, CEO or senior executive of a business, you share many things in common with the coaches of professional sports teams. Can you imagine the head coach of a team - say in the National Football League - going into a game without a game plan? Of course not! That coach would soon be out of work. Coaches literally spend hundreds hours preparing for a 60-minute event.

6 Does Your Web Site Pass the Title Tag Test?
Written by: Stone Reuning | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 694 | Viewed: 42 | Votes: 0
When you call up your web site, what do you see in the top of your browser? If your title tag simply reads "company name" or "welcome", you're missing a big opportunity to entice more visitors to your site from the search engines.

7 Four Warnings Regarding a Foreign-Sounding (or Foreign-Looking) New Business Name
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 726 | Viewed: 44 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Foreign names for companies or products sometimes do very well in the American market. We also see plenty of pseudo-foreign names - created by misapplying spelling patterns found in foreign languages. Use my four-point checklist to make sure you're branding well by giving your name a foreign flavor rather than burdening your creation with a seriously disadvantageous name.

8 To Improve Collections in Your Dental Practice, Manage Patient Expectations
Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 596 | Viewed: 30 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
Many patients come into a dental practice with the notion that insurance will cover everything. This needs to be set straight during their first visit. In fact, the word "insurance" is a misnomer. What the patient has is really a dental benefit plan, which could cover all or a portion of their treatment. The coverage is never guaranteed, and there are dozens of ways in which payment could be denied even for a preventive exam and cleaning visit...

9 The Road To Online Marketing Success Requires Commitment
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-09 | - Word Count: 1552 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 0
Unsuccessful online marketers are notorious opportunity seekers - giving an opportunity only a couple of weeks to start showing results, before changing directions to chase the next flavor of the week. It almost seems that the majority of online marketers are chasing get-rich-quick schemes, rather than trying to develop a legitimate business. Those who are successful online, are the kind of people who make a solid commitment to a particular business model and make a long-term commitment to a realistic marketing plan.

10 A Confession From Barack Obama
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-08 | - Word Count: 292 | Viewed: 56 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
One of the big mistakes many business owners make is coming across as if they are perfect and have no faults. But here's the problem with this. Perfection doesn't endear you to anyone. And everybody knows it's false.

11 Why I Admire Bob the Builder
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-05 | - Word Count: 321 | Viewed: 55 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
Today I want to talk about why I admire Bob the Builder. Until recently, I never thought much about Bob the Builder. But over the holidays, I spent some time watching different shows with my 3 year old son.

12 Marketing Coaching: Understanding the Basics of Page Rank
Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 868 | Viewed: 35 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
PageRank (PR) is a numerical value Google assigns to a site as a measure of "authority." A marketing coach will emphasize that building PR is one of the most affordable SEO methods. Understanding PR and using it to craft a link-building campaign is a first step toward higher search engine results.

13 Internet Marketing - Why 2010 Will Be A White Knuckle Ride For Web Marketers
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 1193 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
The coming year 2010, may just be one of the most challenging times for web marketers, mainly because of new FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Guidelines and "ALL" the recent changes within Google. Read to discover what all these new changes could mean for your own online marketing...

14 Razor Blades And The Marketing Slippery Slide
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 558 | Viewed: 29 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
On Friday, I made a mistake which probably cost me a thousand dollars or more. That's right. I gave you the wrong number to call to listen into the replay of my teleseminar about getting more customers last week. Now when people are ready to take the next step with you, it is always a big mistake to put anything in the way of them doing so (as I did on Friday).

15 The Art of Working A Room -- Networking Skills for Small Business
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 1115 | Viewed: 61 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
Mastering the art of effective networking marks the difference between merely successful entrepreneurs and captains of industry - the better you are at networking, the more power you wield. There are a few simple rules to follow to be successful working the room, and anyone with a little willingness can learn to be a master of networking.

16 Your New Business Name: Three Problems That Could Spell Trouble
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-04 | - Word Count: 596 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
If customers, referral sources and media people can't correctly translate the spoken version of your business name into writing, or if they can't make sense of it when they hear the name, word of mouth publicity hits a major snag. Avoid these serious problems when deciding on your new company name.

17 Learn How To Overcome Your Subconscious Mind To Improve Your Golf Game And Handicap
Written by: Winchel Blanc | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1465 | Viewed: 44 | Votes: 0
Obviously, the goal in golf is to get the ball into the hole, in as few strokes as possible. More important than learning a specific technique, to enable the possibility, is to understand the learning process in the game of golf. If you learn to hit the ball fast and straight the first time, then you will naturally lower your handicap. So, for those who are truly interested in improving their golf game, one should strive to make the first stroke hit its mark. This article will guide you through a different way of thinking about how to improve your golf game.

18 Online Fax And The Small Business Start-Up
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 483 | Viewed: 28 | Votes: 0
Many business start-ups are turning to the Internet to handle all their faxing and phone needs. Online fax and virtual PBX services are becoming extremely popular - discover why by reading this informative article.

19 Losing Weight - Take Control of Late Night Snacking
Written by: Larry Tobin | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 900 | Viewed: 36 | Votes: 0
When it's late at night it's all too easy for that snack to be something calorie-laden, like a big bowl of ice cream. Unfortunately this is a decision that sets many people back. Yet like every other behavior we've discussed, we can control late night snacking through the formation of healthy, specific habits. It can be as easy as 1-2-3, as we've outlined below.

20 Social Media Management - Setting Your Sights on the Right Sites
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 906 | Viewed: 48 | Votes: 0
Before jumping into SMM, every business needs to consider the core options available to them and see just which ones truly suit the organization and its needs. To that end, what follows is a short review of some Social Media sites and a comparison of their roles to highlight these issues.

21 Tips For Naming A Baby, When You Want To Be Surprised By The Baby's Sex
Written by: Amanda van Hess | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 834 | Viewed: 36 | Votes: 0
In recent years, with the availability of inexpensive ultrasound procedures, it seems that all soon-to-be parents are racing to have an ultrasound done to learn the sex of their unborn baby. However, many new parents still prefer finding out the sex of their new baby on his or her birthday. Much like waiting to open a Christmas gift on Christmas morning, some parents prefer to learn the sex of the child on his or her day of birth. Of course, this offers real challenges to new parents, when naming their new child.

22 Understanding PE in Men: Is It a Psychosomatic or Physical Condition?
Written by: Bud Castillo | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1730 | Viewed: 49 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Notice: The information in this article is being provided to help couples to understand the realities of premature ejaculation in sexual health, and the available treatments for it. If you are disturbed by this topic, please quit reading this article now.

23 A Business Lesson From The Australian Open
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 614 | Viewed: 51 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
Unless we move outside our comfort zone on a regular basis, we end up just going around in circles. We need to learn to play 'The Red Line' if we are going to achieve our dreams. And that's what we need to do in business, isn't it? We have to escape our comfort zone to find real success in life and in business...

24 Four Tips For Creating An Effective Authors' Resource Box
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1669 | Viewed: 43 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
In article marketing, there are many factors that will affect your articles' ability to promote your website in the most effective manner. In this article, we will briefly discuss a couple those factors, before we dive into how to create an effective Authors' Resource Box, also known as the About The Author Information.

25 The Difference Between Hotels, Vacation Homes and a Bed and Breakfast
Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1672 | Viewed: 467 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.25
When it is time to take the family on vacation, most of us think only about getting a hotel room. Sure, we might also consider a tent campground, a RV or travel trailer, and possibly even a beach condo, but how many of us realize that we have more choices for a place to sleep while on vacation? In this article, we take a funny look at the joys of vacation accommodations.

26 Link Building in Online Marketing: Tougher Than It Sounds
Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 871 | Viewed: 54 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
You probably don't need to read the latest professional advice...Without links, your site won't develop authority. Without authority, it won't move up on the search engines. But even the most savvy online marketing consultant would have to admit that doing that is just not as easy as it sounds.

27 How To Restore Old Wood Furniture
Written by: Alycia Hartzell | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 989 | Viewed: 40 | Votes: 0
Restoring an old piece of wooden furniture can be an involved and tedious process, so it is important to determine what kind of work is truly necessary before you begin. An inexperienced do-it-yourselfer may look at a blemished piece of furniture and assume that it needs to be refinished, when in fact a touch-up may be just as effective (and a whole lot less time-consuming). In many cases, a thorough cleaning and waxing may be all it takes to turn that dull, worn-out table into a rich and lustrous centerpiece once more! Read this article to learn more....

28 Are Your Websites Secure Or Is The Back Door Wide Open?
Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 722 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 0
One of the topics that all of us online business people are aware of but usually don't feel totally on top of is website security. Coming from a background of having spent over 20 years in the U.S. military, and having spent four years as a software tester, I have a greater awareness of the need for continuous vigilance in this area than your average marketer.

29 Clinical Research Consulting, Inc Provides Clinical Research Monitoring Model That is Beneficial to Industry Sponsors
Written by: Lisa Mazurka | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 40 | Votes: 0
Numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations use contract research organizations (CROs) to outsource the service of monitoring clinical trials. Clinical Research Consulting, Inc. (CRCI) has a model that is unique than most industry CROs. Many CROs are finding this alternative approach beneficial and more cost effective. This article will discuss the CRCI monitoring service model, what makes it unique and why it continues to grow amongst industry sponsors.

30 New Year Still Is A Time Of Uncertainty For Economy
Written by: Barbara Wulf MC, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 509 | Viewed: 56 | Votes: 0
As we look back on the first decade of the new millennium, we realize in many ways it was a dud and disappointment. We witnessed the World Trade Towers being toppled with senseless terrorism. We closed the decade with the toppling of the global economy that resulted in high unemployment and massive job loss for young and old, skilled and unskilled.

31 39 Free/Low-Cost Tools for Marketing Your Small Business Online
Written by: Stone Reuning | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 1777 | Viewed: 74 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
What small business owner has the time to sift through all the tools available for marketing online? Here find the 39 most impactful free or low-cost marketing tools complete with description and link, so you can start adding them to your strategy today.

32 Educate Your Customers
Written by: Jesse Self | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 465 | Viewed: 50 | Votes: 0
Take the time to market and sell new products to your old customers and less time trying to sell old products to new customers and you will see a drastic change in your sales, customer quality and branding position.

33 Evaulating Medical Gas Costs In Your Dental Practice
Written by: Chick Cowan | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 583 | Viewed: 47 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Medical gas is a standard expense item in most dental practices. What most dental practitioners do not know is that there are wide variances in pricing depending on the source - perhaps as much as 30% to 40%. This article will explain the many factors that may influence the cost of medical gas purchases, and how you can reduce expenses in your dental practice.

34 STOP Attracting The Wrong Customers
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 640 | Viewed: 32 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
The internet is very sexy at the moment. And everyone wants is hearing about the latest craziest new strategy which can hand you overnight riches. But there's one big problem with the internet: you have no control over who finds your web site. And that means you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find the diamonds.

35 Women and Social Entrepreneurship -- A Growing Trend
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 533 | Viewed: 48 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
Many women are finding that the power and privilege that comes with successful entrepreneurship make it easier to make a difference, both financially and by promoting new ideas. Combining a for-profit business with social activism provides the best of both worlds. Women who are thinking about launching a nonprofit should consider the alternative -- Social Entrepreneurship.

36 Maintain Your Dental Practice Profits by Dealing Effectively with Patients Who Chronically Break Appointments
Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 53 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
Appointment cancels; broken appointments, and no-shows are a source of endless frustration in any dental practice. Although the vast majority of patients keep their appointments, about 10% of patients cause 80% of that frustration. Developing a protocol for handling this group of patients is essential to avoid lost revenue of anywhere from $150 (minimally) to $700 per day, depending upon the procedure. Follow the four steps below to slow the daily losses.

37 The A Word: Accountability
Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 578 | Viewed: 62 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
My 35 plus years of experience has proven that the majority of executives simply will not or cannot do the things that are necessary to succeed...

38 A Company Catchphrase: Creating a Motto or Slogan That Promotes Your Business
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 608 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Catchphrases, mottoes and slogans truly influence customers, and that's why you want one for your own company. In just three steps, here's how to make one up for your company.

39 Top 10 Reasons Why Online Marketers Fail With Article Marketing
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-01 | - Word Count: 1025 | Viewed: 96 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
If you've been marketing products online for any length of time, you've likely heard people talk about the power and promise of article marketing for the promotion of your online business. Unfortunately, many online marketers have tried to utilize article marketing to benefit their online business and failed. In this article, I document the top ten reasons why people fail to find success with article marketing... And how to fix your article marketing campaigns...

40 The Surprising History and Origin of Corn Flakes(r)
Written by: Aaliyah Ferris | Distributed: 2010-01-29 | - Word Count: 402 | Viewed: 7244 | Votes: 36 | Rating: 3.08
Corn Flakes(r), the quintessential American-born breakfast cereal complemented perfectly with strawberries, banana slices and, of course, milk, has surprising origins.

41 I Am Not A Golfing Instructor, But I Played One On The Internet
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-29 | - Word Count: 1990 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
I have a unique job, as a professional article ghostwriter, which forces me to do research on topics that I may not normally be interested in learning. Certainly, golf was one of those topics I thought I would never learn about in my life. Now that I have taken the time to learn about the fundamentals of golf, I am glad that I did... But you will be surprised as to why...

42 Top Ten Startup Mistakes That Almost Always Lead to Business Failure
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 1188 | Viewed: 119 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33
Over two-thirds of new businesses fail within the first few years. Protect your business startup against these ten common startup mistakes and get on the road to a successful company.

43 Naming Your Business: Five Hidden Pittfalls of Using Creative Spelling in Your New Company Name
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 549 | Viewed: 57 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
Many companies put the quirks of the English language to work by concocting an alternate spelling of a key word for their name. This associates their organization with a certain quality while standing out with a unique-looking name. However, creative spelling in a name has five significant disadvantages.

44 Losing Weight - A Pattern of Portion Control
Written by: Larry Tobin | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 928 | Viewed: 57 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
Managing our weight can be a tricky proposition. Unhealthy food choices surround us, we don't always have the opportunity to exercise, and society's system of three meals a day can send our metabolism into fits. Finding a way to take control is one of the most important steps that we can take in our battle to keep the pounds and the inches off our waistline.

45 Beyond Grammar: Easily Avoided Copywriting Mistakes
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 819 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
No system is perfect. There are always flaws and breakdowns that will occur, for any number of reasons. This holds true in the world of online marketing and especially in the realm of the most common web practice, copywriting. This article addresses broader errors of philosophy or doctrine that can cripple an otherwise technically strong piece of copywriting.

46 Sea World Orlando Florida - A Tour Of The Attraction
Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-01-27 | - Word Count: 1360 | Viewed: 606 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00
Sea World Orlando Water Park is central Florida's premier marine life park, accepting visitors year around and presenting its guests with an sea wildlife experience that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Read this article to get an overview of what you can expect when you visit Orlando's Sea World Marine Park.

47 Wisconsin's Lakes Offer A Multitude Of Log Cabin Rentals For Vacationers
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-27 | - Word Count: 692 | Viewed: 77 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
Cabin rentals in Wisconsin are a great value to both new and seasoned travelers to the state. Wisconsin has a wide amalgamation of natural lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds; many dotted along their shores with classic, honest-to-goodness log cabins. These cabins are often vacant, yet comfortably furnished and ready to be warmed by a family looking to fish, explore, and relax on the scenic water front.

48 Stop Wasting Time and Money With Your Article Marketing
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-27 | - Word Count: 1014 | Viewed: 54 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
Online marketers are always arguing for or against the value of article marketing. Many will argue that article marketing could provide real traffic and sales to ones' website, and furthermore, article submission has the potential to offer some serious SEO value to the marketers' websites. Many more will tell you that article marketing is an utter waste of time and money... The difference between those who do well with article marketing and those who do not is usually a matter of education, or lack thereof...

49 Business Startups with Bad Credit
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 734 | Viewed: 75 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
Bad personal credit is a common stumbling block for entrepreneurs. Working for your self is the best opportunity for building wealth. While bad personal credit can make the startup process slightly more challenging, it is not a total barrier to business ownership and business success.

50 Fewer Broken Appointments Mean a More Profitable Dental Practice
Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 608 | Viewed: 59 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
On a daily basis, a dentist and staff probably spend more time discussing and dealing with the topic of appointment cancels, broken appointments, and no-shows than any other subject. It is a source of endless frustration. Downtime is also the biggest single source of lost revenue.

51 Obama Tells the Banks to Lend!
Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 641 | Viewed: 59 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Any kind of real recovery and job creation is impossible without access to credit by small to mid-sized businesses. New entrepreneurs, and even experienced business people, often ask me to help them write plans to get SBA financing for a new or troubled venture. I tell them it just doesn't happen that way. The SBA, USDA, and most other federal loan programs simply guarantee bank loans. You have to get the bank to approve your loan first. But banks are not in the venture capital business. They want secure loans.

52 Your Own Home Flower Garden
Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 1019 | Viewed: 72 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
A garden is one place where we feel we are one with nature, and can enjoy the small pleasures of life. But without a few container plants and lots of flowers, a home garden is not complete. Before you choose the plants that you will grow in your home garden, walk around the neighborhood, and take note of what kinds of plants are already growing. This will give you an idea of what grows well, and how it will look in your own garden.

53 Hotels Cost 300% More Per Person Per Day Than Vacation Rentals: I'll Prove It!
Written by: Jon Ludwig | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 579 | Viewed: 504 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.18
The verdict on the true cost of spending your vacation in a hotel versus staying in a vacation rental is in, and I have the proof. For a family on a vacation, a vacation rental provides great accommodations for far less money than a hotel. Read this article to get the facts.

54 Crowdsourcing: Three Ways You Can Find a Great New Company or Product Name Free or at Low Cost
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 782 | Viewed: 72 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Increasingly popular, "crowdsourcing" involves inviting a large number of people to perform a task, with a prize promised to the person or team whose work is selected as the winner. Discover three methods of crowdsourcing, five advantages of generating a new company or product name this way and five disadvantages.

55 Five Factors in Managing Diabetes Naturally
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 868 | Viewed: 61 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses, affecting millions of people worldwide and their diet has a great deal to say about how the condition will continue to affect them. Proper diet can help prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes, but even in patients who have been diagnosed with either condition, a healthy diet can reduce the side effects and secondary illnesses that tend to crop up. Here are five factors to consider when managing diabetes.

56 Losing Weight - Redirecting Your Snacking Habit
Written by: Larry Tobin | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 929 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
Take on some smart snacking tactics - like the ones highlighted here - for six weeks to kick-start a lifelong habit of healthy eating and feeling great.

57 Why Your Web Presence Needs Video
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 824 | Viewed: 68 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Since the middle of the last century, mass media has been largely defined by video content. People want video content, and businesses that fail to bring it to their web presence likely will find themselves being left behind. Let's take a look at six strong advantages web content has for your organization's web presence.

58 Wal-Mart Has Everything You Need Including Your Next Dating Prospect
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 674 | Viewed: 302 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.23
My 20-year-old nephew came to live with me and my kids, until he can get on his own two feet financially. His hometown - my hometown is really small... providing little opportunity to someone looking to get started in life on the right foot. I showed him around town, set him on a path to find a job, and pointed out where he could go to meet girls his own age... And in the end, I learned an age-old lesson from my nephew...

59 The Six Degrees of Internet Marketing
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 991 | Viewed: 96 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
The theory behind the Six Degrees of Separation is that all people on earth can be connected together in as little as six steps. Now, I know what you might be thinking at this juncture... That sounds fun and interesting, but what does that have to do with Internet Marketing? That is a great question that I am going to answer for you in this article...

60 Panama City Beach, Florida Offers One Of The Best Beaches In America And More
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-25 | - Word Count: 892 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Located in the panhandle of Florida, Panama City Beach, Florida is a popular destination for many travelers. Less than an hour's drive to the east of Pensacola, Florida, Panama City is located just west of the Apalachicola National Forest. It consists of seemingly unending strip of bars, amusement parks, and old-fashioned hotels, but this lively and crowded destination also has luxury resorts and condominiums to go along with its 20-plus miles of sandy beaches, golf courses, fishing, boating, and fresh seafood - when in season.

61 Sightseeing Opportunities That Should Not Be Missed In Pennsylvania
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-22 | - Word Count: 543 | Viewed: 89 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
Pennsylvania is known for its rustic charm and opportunities to escape in a beautiful, undisturbed natural environment or charming small town. While enjoying the many activities available, there are also a multitude of places to stay. In this article, we will discuss the range of lodging accommodations available in Pennsylvania, as well as many of the must-see sightseeing opportunities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

62 Hiring Well When Starting a Business Can Be Critical to Success
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | - Word Count: 912 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Finding the right employees for your startup is critical. They will not only be representing your business, but they will also be representing YOU. Do your homework before you start hiring, and then hire the best people you can find.

63 Crowdsourcing: 9 Hidden Pitfalls of This New Method of Generating Your New Business Name
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | - Word Count: 1053 | Viewed: 73 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Want to get a spiffy new company name or product name fast, at low cost? A lot of Internet-savvy people are looking into a method of finding new names called "crowdsourcing." Although it produces possible names fast, at low cost, crowdsourcing carries with it nine significant disadvantages.

64 The Dress Code - Five Steps to a Greener Wardrobe
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | - Word Count: 882 | Viewed: 59 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
We care about our planet, and want to leave it as good as we found it for our children and for everyone. The wonderful thing about this is that there are countless ways to live green. Consider the budding green and organic clothing movement. Clothes are often made from plant materials like cotton, and these can be grown under organic conditions just like food products. With that in mind, here are five ways you can start dressing green.

65 Weight Loss - Walking off the Pounds
Written by: Larry Tobin | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | - Word Count: 879 | Viewed: 51 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Walking is a near universal opportunity to burn a few more calories every day, everywhere we choose to go. It is the most basic exercise. We move muscles, and those muscles burn calories as we go. But it's such an automatic thing to do that we often forget the benefits that a good walking routine can provide us. So, let's take a look at five quick ways we can take advantage of our walking habit without going out of our way.

66 Getting a Web Presence - Six Reasons to Go Cyber
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | - Word Count: 858 | Viewed: 56 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
Saying that the Web is complicated is like saying that football is aggressive. Web trends come and go, with success stories and disasters wrestling for attention in the public eye. It's no surprise that some people are hesitant to expand their business into the online marketplace. However, here are six good reasons that every business can and should establish a Web presence.

67 Bed And Breakfast Owners Understand Tourism
Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-01-20 | - Word Count: 1069 | Viewed: 322 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33
When was the last time you stayed at a bed and breakfast (b&b) on your vacation? If the answer is never, I am about to introduce you to one of the most underutilized vacation resources. Otherwise, I am about to tell you how you can get the most out of your vacation, by asking a few simple questions.

68 Ann Arbor, MI Offers A Lot Of Year-Around Family Fun
Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-01-20 | - Word Count: 595 | Viewed: 153 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00
Ann Arbor, Michigan is the home of the University of Michigan, a leading institution of higher education. Ann Arbor is a wonderful place to visit. The University is co-mingled with the city and greatly expands the cultural places and events available in the area.

69 Entertain Yourself In West Virginia's Great Outdoors, In Grant County, WV
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-20 | - Word Count: 692 | Viewed: 83 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Grant County, West Virginia is situated in northeastern West Virginia, between Maryland on the north and Virginia on its southern side. It is jam-packed with outdoor entertainment options that will please even the most hard-to-please vacationer.

70 How to Persuade Without Really Trying
Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 1170 | Viewed: 56 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Recently, the owner of a consulting practice contacted me. In the email, she said that she needed an easier, more predictable way to find ideal prospects. She had already tried a lot of different things but nothing worked. So we set up a meeting so I could learn more about her situation and whether I could help. In this article, I will share with you what "I" learned...

71 Purchase Another Vacation Rental? Why Not
Written by: Jon Ludwig | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 560 | Viewed: 323 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57
As a vacation home rental owner and operator of a vacation rentals by owner advertising website, I have been following the situation closely with regards to the recent sharp decline in both real estate prices (commercial and single family homes) and the stock market. Like a lot of investors out there that I have spoken with, I pulled my savings out of the stock market a few months ago (phew...) and have been wondering what to do with my investment capital.

72 Starting a Business? Should You Choose a Full-Time or Part-Time Startup
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 1150 | Viewed: 80 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Starting your own business is a huge endeavor that takes quite a bit of time and energy. Many potential entrepreneurs have a hard time deciding whether starting a business part-time or full-time makes the most sense for them. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to develop and use a time-management system that works for you and ensure that the time you spend working on your idea is productive. If you are serious about asserting your independence, you will find the time to make your idea into reality!

73 PPO Vs Fee for Service Dental Practices: How to Make This Crucial Decision Wisely
Written by: Peter Gopal, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 532 | Viewed: 51 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
Our experience is that in an ideal situation, every dentist would like to have a FFS practice, but not all dentists are suited to running a FFS practice. To make a better decision about PPO participation, compare the characteristics of a successful heavy PPO practice with those of a FFS practice.

74 Strategic Planning Starts With Your Vision for Your Company
Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 834 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
What role does vision play in the development of your business plan? If you listen to Jack Welch it's a big role. Step #1 in the planning process: Clarify and document your vision...

75 Company or Product Naming: 7 Ways to Add Pizzazz to a Boring Business Name
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 407 | Viewed: 84 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
You're starting a new company, launching a new product or trying to inject pizzazz into an existing company or product that seems way too boring and ordinary. Try these 7 techniques to shape the basic facts about your business into a name with energy and zing.

76 Tips For Building a Successful Long Distance Relationship
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 731 | Viewed: 255 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.07
From time to time, life will hand you a twist, and you will be required to move from one place to another - this can be the result of a job transfer, leaving home to attend college, or any of a number of other reasons. When you move from one town to another, it is not always possible to bring your partner with you, and this sometimes leads to the formation of a long distance relationship (LDR).

77 Four Nutrients For Healthy Eyes
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 857 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
Sight is incredibly important and, just like any other function of the body, is largely dependent upon proper nutrition. However, it also may be a part of our nutrition that we don't actively think about supporting. Here, we discuss four key nutrients that can help bolster eye health.

78 Weight Loss: How to Factor in Food Labels
Written by: Julie J. Price | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 906 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
A key tool in gathering information for weight loss s the nutrition label found on the packaging of almost every piece of food we buy. Knowing how to read this label is a vital skill that should be part of every grocery-shopping trip. Here, we give you the skinny on what to look for, so you can quickly get the info you need and get going.

79 Using Flowers to Decorate Your Home
Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 917 | Viewed: 61 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00
Everyone wants their home to look at its best... You want it to have a relaxing, inspiring atmosphere that is unique to your own space. In this article, the author will review some of the innovative ways that you can use flowers as a focus of your home decoration projects...

80 Ten Tips for Quality Video SEO Results
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 869 | Viewed: 68 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.00
Since people seem to want video content, the big search engines are incorporating video links into their organic results - and as with any content, there are ways to optimize your search engine performance.

81 It Is Hard To Top A Family Vacation Near The Beach In Cape May, New Jersey
Written by: Alesha Corwin | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 883 | Viewed: 272 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.50
And so begins the day at the Bedford Inn Bed and Breakfast in Cape May, New Jersey, one of the historic inns that can be found among numerous well-maintained inns in this quaint Victorian town. Let me introduce you to the vacation destination of Cape May, NJ...

82 A Recent Issue Of Playboy Revealed...
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 1658 | Viewed: 112 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
If you have ever spent money trying to use article marketing, and you failed to generate any measurable success with your articles, then this article will show you why you most likely failed to see your articles generate a solid return-on-investment for your online business...

83 Top 5 Benefits of Using WordPress For Your Website
Written by: Barry Prouty | Distributed: 2010-01-18 | - Word Count: 745 | Viewed: 86 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67
If you have never built a website before, one of the quickest and easiest ways to get your first domain live and operational in only minutes is to install WordPress on your website. WordPress is a blogging platform that allows you to have a pre-built website for free that will allow you to focus on the more important items like content, and if you desire it, sales and profits.

84 Branson, Missouri Offers Fun And Adventure For Your Next Romantic Getaway
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-18 | - Word Count: 685 | Viewed: 52 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
What could be more romantic than escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and venturing to a place where you can spend quality time with the one you love in the crisp clean air of the great outdoors?

85 Beware of the Online Marketing Minefield
Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2010-01-15 | - Word Count: 1067 | Viewed: 74 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33
Many people have used the Internet to become multi-millionaires. Others have used the Internet to discover financial disaster. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to online success. Anyone who wants to start an online business can succeed, if only they know what to do and what to avoid.

86 West Virginia Offers Travel Options From Outdoor Adventure To Indoor Luxury
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-15 | - Word Count: 950 | Viewed: 67 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
Find out why everyone calls West Virginia "Almost Heaven" and "Wild and Wonderful" by hosting your next tour, meeting or reunion there. This article reviews some of the features that make West Virginia a choice destination for many vacationers.

87 The Top 5 WordPress Plugins For Business Blogs
Written by: Barry Prouty | Distributed: 2010-01-15 | - Word Count: 1126 | Viewed: 1121 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00
After more than a decade of building websites, I have determined that the WordPress platform is an essential part of my online business, because it is so quick and easy to install on a new domain. In this article, I am going to review the Top 5 Benefits of using WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS) and the Top 5 WordPress Plugins that you should consider using on your WordPress blog.

88 Are You Paying Too Much For Traffic? Increase Clicks 40-Fold With This PPC Strategy
Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 1567 | Viewed: 167 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.00
In any business, if you can reduce your effective advertising expenses, you will increase your profits. Many business owners will opt to push the additional savings into more advertising, and if you are utilizing the information described in this article, you could feasibly increase your paid traffic by 40-times, with the exact same advertising budget. But before I can show you how to reduce your advertising expenses and increase your traffic, it is important for you to learn about proper keyword research...

89 What's Important in a Relationship
Written by: James Kern | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 644 | Viewed: 73 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.00
Unless you know what your partner really wants from you, then you have very little chance in hell to have a fulfilling relationship. Find our today exactly what your partner wants from you.

90 Travel Industry Management: Scam Alert
Written by: Jon Minion | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 571 | Viewed: 456 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00
If you've been around the internet for any period of time, you're well aware of the scams arriving by email informing you of the vast sums of money you have won. Or, if you help the Nigerian Princess move money out of her country, you can have a cut of it. Unfortunately, scammers have found ways to migrate these scams to target the travel industry. This article will show you how to avoid losing your money.

91 Take Advantage of Federal Contracts for Your Business Startup
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 653 | Viewed: 96 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33
Getting on board with federal, state or local government contracts can be a boon to your venture's bottom line. Spend a little time and effort and open up a new target market -- the government.

92 Can the US Furniture Industry Compete Globally?
Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 699 | Viewed: 52 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
I witnessed the decline of the U.S. Steel Industry first hand. I also participated in the rapid market shifts in the computer and high-tech manufacturing industries. There are many parallels with the furniture industry and those industries. So to answer the question, can the U.S. Furniture Industry compete globally? YES and NO!

93 Video Surveillance in 2010 - New Frontiers in an Economic Recovery
Written by: Nahshon Calvin | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 932 | Viewed: 116 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
The recession will play a strong role in the development of video surveillance in 2010, but by no means is the market dormant. The 2010 video surveillance market will see IP Video enter households, smart phone applications, and law enforcement.

94 Eating Healthy While Saving Money
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 730 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
Today, when everyone wants to watch their budget, cost cutting is the name of the game and our diets frequently suffer as a result. However, there are a number of ways to save money and still eat reasonably healthy foods, rather than sacrificing one for the other.

95 Seven Steps to Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
Written by: Julie J. Price | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 925 | Viewed: 52 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
The holidays are here and coming with them are the traditional, seasonal foods we all know and love. Whether it's turkey, ham, latkes, eggnog, or sugar cookies, rich foods tend to work their way into our hearts and bellies this time of year, as meals and as leftovers. For those worrying about the seasonal seven, here are seven simple tips for keeping off the holiday pounds.

96 Use SEO Strategies to Increase Web Traffic
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 793 | Viewed: 99 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Every new technology adopted widely by society brings about a number of new opportunities. Today, the Internet has unified both of these concepts into the information explosion that is the digital age. For making the most of the Internet, the strategy of the day is Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

97 Answering Services Will Help Your Business Grow
Written by: Jay Wilson | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 460 | Viewed: 49 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
If you feel like you are missing calls every day from current or potential clients, you need the help of a telephone answering service. Live answering services can ensure that no call is missed and every opportunity for potential new business is handled appropriately.

98 How Numbers Matter in Marketing
Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 1388 | Viewed: 43 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
I typically write a lot more about the "human side of marketing," because I think topics like trust, sincerity, and emotions get overlooked in most marketing advice discussions. And no matter how clever your copy and fail safe your system, neglect trust building and you will have to work twice as hard at your marketing for half the results. But that doesn't mean you can ignore the numbers side of marketing. In this article I talk about why numbers are important and how to make them work in your marketing.

99 Five Ways to Make Your Company Slogan Catchy or Your Tag Line Terrific
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 526 | Viewed: 134 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
Your company slogan should say something interesting in a snappy way. It performs marketing magic by making the company stand out from competitors and stick in the minds of customers. In this article, we start with a couple of bland company names and then jazz them up with five tag line techniques...

100 Home Away From Home: Benefits Of Condos Over Hotels And RV's
Written by: Clinton Douglas IV | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 1786 | Viewed: 1520 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08
When people consider their vacation or weekend getaways, few understand the true range of options they really do have available to them. Many people think their only options for lodging on vacation is limited to: hotels, motels, cabins, RV's, travel trailers, and tents. But the truth is that there are a few more options that most people never even consider.

101 Cash or Accrual Basis of Accounting? Which Should You Select When Starting a Business?
Written by: K. MacKillop | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 830 | Viewed: 101 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
One startup decision that seems to cause entrepreneurs heartburn is whether to set up their accounting system on a cash basis or on an accrual basis. Although this sounds like secret accounting code, the implications are straightforward, and, for most businesses, the right method is easy to see.

102 How to Make Smart, Profitable Technology Decisions for Your Dental Practice
Written by: Hema Gopal, M.B.A. and D.M.D. | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 556 | Viewed: 49 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
Wrong investments in technology can cost your dental practice dearly in time, money, and debt. The damage is usually irreversible, as equipment cannot be resold easily. If you do manage to resell, it will be at a fraction of the original purchase price... Don't let your next equipment purchase push your dental practice into financial losses... Get the facts before you buy...

103 California Beach Destinations From Pismo Beach to Big Sur
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 659 | Viewed: 70 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
California is a huge place, and so your choice of beach rentals is vast and varied. From the Northern coast of California, with fog-bound beaches and forests that stretch down to the ocean, to Southern California where beach-life and sunshine are the main attractions, you will find that California offers a wealth of vacation destinations that could make your next vacation perfect.

104 How To Keep A Healthy Brain As You Age
Written by: Brad Bahr | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 676 | Viewed: 77 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.00
A dynamic mind is a great mind, so keeping your mind keen is a good part of aging well and living an improved life as you get older. If you continue to test and occupy your brain with activities such as continued learning and good dieting, you can preserve your healthy brain.

105 Understanding Term Life Insurance and Getting Quotes
Written by: Brian Greenberg | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 520 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Buying term life insurance can be a scary process but understanding the different types of life insurance can remove the fear. What you should know about term life and how requesting life insurance quotes online can be easy and very convenient.

106 Article Writer - Do You Need One?
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 903 | Viewed: 55 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Content is king. Your web presence needs content that your audience will be interested in, period. People go to websites for the content they provide and the people doing the reading want to look through something of quality. You have a website, you have a product, and you have the motivation. Now you need to ask yourself - do you have the writer?

107 Los Angeles Celebrity Helicopter Tours
Written by: Jay Wilson | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 463 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.00
Many people come to Los Angeles to get a glimpse of celebrities and the lifestyles they lead. A bus tour can get you in front of their home or take you to where the movie premieres are, but they can't get you a bird's eye view of where they live and spend their time out of the spotlight.

108 An Introduction To The Paradise Coast of Florida, Surrounding Fort Myers, Florida
Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 603 | Viewed: 292 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.38
A wonderful place to visit and enjoy is southwest Florida, using Ft. Myers as a base for your explorations. Ft. Myers is 90 minutes south of Tampa on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Ft. Myers and the surrounding communities boast of having the world's best weather from October through May (and it's not too bad the rest of the year either).

109 Why Use Accessories in Your Garden
Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 985 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33
Adding accessories to your landscape has many benefits. A well placed statue can add a bit of extra charm to an open space, or a whimsical ornament can lighten up a shadowy area. Without using accessories, the landscape may be missing that vital ingredient to make it look and feel complete. It can turn an open barren space into someplace special, somewhere that you can relax and enjoy a good book, or even entertain guests.

110 Stainless Steel Library Ladders
Written by: Jay Wilson | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 481 | Viewed: 56 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
In many of our homes there is a space on a shelf or cabinet towards the ceiling that is typically not utilized and unattainable due to its height. Modern stainless library ladders are made specifically for this reason; to make these shelves useful and accessible, which gives you a variety of options as to what they can be used for.

111 Do-It-Yourself Editing - Book Budget Basics: Go Organic
Written by: Larry Belle | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 564 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
Editing your own manuscript isn't difficult, but it requires time and energy, and the payoff can be enormous. The following article will help direct you successfully through the editing process...

112 Why Marketing for Services Stinks (and How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't)
Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 1386 | Viewed: 42 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
One of the greatest challenges of doing business in a "knowledge economy" is selling what is intangible. If you are a coach, a consultant, an alternative health practitioner, or any other business owner who is selling a service, you know how difficult it is to come up with an effective message that gets across why someone should hire you...

113 Generate Your New Product Name: Brainstorming Tips
Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 595 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.00
Use these nine methods of brainstorming to pile up loads of naming ingredients for your new product. Then combine and tweak them to create possible names. Have fun while doing this, because a playful attitude promotes creativity.

114 Steel Shed Storage Options
Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 495 | Viewed: 55 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Did you know that you can significantly increase your home's storage space by simply adding a shed in your yard? From steel to wood, many options are available. Sheds are available for the backyard area in all manner of colors, building materials, sizes, and price ranges. It is worthwhile to conduct a fair amount of shopping around before determining the best fit for you. Read this article to learn more...

115 10 Easy Steps to Feeling Fabulous!
Written by: Carol Chanel | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 1238 | Viewed: 79 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
Over the years of helping women learn to feel fabulous, I realized there are 10 steps you have to take in order to truly feel it. Before I tell you the 10 steps, I want to first share with you what being fabulous really means and what gets in the way of it. This way the steps will make sense.

116 A New Paradigm to Address the High Cost of Vendor Qualification
Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 1160 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
The assumption today is that a BETTER audit means a LONGER audit. There has to be another way. What's needed is a new paradigm for vendor qualification; a tool that can drill deeply into the vendor's operation at low cost; something that can provide a more lasting measure of the vendor's performance than simply an audit...

117 Can Acquisitions Work?
Written by: Martin Harshberger | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 858 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
With annual merger and acquisition activity in the United States averaging about 1.5 trillion dollars the question, "Can Acquisitions Work?" may seem to be uninformed and strange question. Yet according to a number of recent academic studies, between 55 percent and 83 percent of mergers and acquisitions fail to add value to the acquirers... This article will review some of the reasons why acquisitions fail...

118 Michael Jackson Vs Prince
Written by: Ov Guy | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 737 | Viewed: 85 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67
What is the real story behind the Michael Jackson vs. Prince rivalry? On our new website, we present the answer from people who were there and saw what was going on first hand. In this article, we crack open the door that hides the truth of how the music industry works behind the scenes, so that consumers might better understand why their favorite musicians do not grace the airwaves as often as they otherwise would...

119 18 Great Ways to Grow Your Business with a Virtual Phone System
Written by: Joseph Horton | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 2383 | Viewed: 86 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
If you want to save your time and efforts to make more money in business, you can use a phone system to help you. From this article, you'll learn how to use a virtual phone system to help you grow your business.

120 Freelance Writer - Writing Is Not The Most Important Skill Of A Freelance Writer
Written by: Alan Cheng | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 513 | Viewed: 116 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
If you hire a freelance writer for a project, there are certain things you need to look for such as writing skills, testimonials and pricing. But none these are the most important skill which you should look for in a freelance writer. What you should look for is something much deeper than that...

121 The Uses and History of Interior Wood Columns
Written by: Timothy Revis | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 3616 | Viewed: 62 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
The history of Interior Wood Columns and their varied uses for today's architecture.

122 The Three C's of Vacation Home Marketing
Written by: Jon Ludwig | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 825 | Viewed: 280 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.18
As both vacation rental property owners and vacation rental advertising website operators, we have often had other vacation rental owners as well as online and offline publications ask us what really drives the vacation rentals by owner market. We answer that question in this article.

123 Common Sexual Saboteur is Ruining Relationships
Written by: Pat Emmerson | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 898 | Viewed: 62 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
North America's most respected and credible authority on sexual dysfunction, the Kinsley Sexual Institute, reports that 60% of all relationships are suffering from the emotional turmoil caused by premature ejaculation or PE.

124 Lessons I Learned From Paris Hilton
Written by: Jesse Self | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 581 | Viewed: 83 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
Today I'm going to chat about shameless self-promotion. That's right, I said it! Shameless! After all, we are learning from Paris Hilton here.

125 How To Profit Wildly From Attending Live Internet Marketing Events
Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 1551 | Viewed: 73 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Since attending my first Internet marketing seminar in December of 2002, I have attended at least 50 other seminar, conferences, workshops, bootcamps, or cruises with groups of marketers. I attend so many events because they help me to grow my business exponentially by networking face-to-face with my peers. Attending live events, provided you choose carefully, is well worth the meager investment usually require for admission. However, there are certain thing you need to do before, during, and after an event to gain the maximum benefit. Here are some of the things that I do and consider important in getting the most out of your seminar experience.

126 A Perfect Couple's Getaway On The Jersey Shore At Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ
Written by: Alesha Corwin | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 794 | Viewed: 256 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29
As a Manhattanite going to the Jersey shore, it always seemed like second or third choice until I discovered Avon-By-The-Sea. This is a small, relatively unknown area of the Jersey shore that I am happy to recommend to others, as a result of my own experiences in this beautiful little town.

127 Why So Many People Have Tried Dating And Are Still Alone
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 692 | Viewed: 656 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.89
Let's face it; we all want to find our special someone. Unfortunately, too many people involved in the Dating Game are hurting their chances of success, before they even go on that first date.

128 Niche Markets And Niche Market Products And Services Are Like Sleeping Elephants
Written by: Nicholas Busbee | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 1640 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Finding the perfect Niche Markets, products and services is not as difficult as it may seem! The fact is a...

129 Planning A New Home Design
Written by: Annie Deakin | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 91 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
If you are about to begin the exciting process of building a new home there are several items of home design that you should take into consideration. In this article, we will bring you up to speed on these items that should be considered...

130 Losing Weight: How to Handle Your Cravings
Written by: Julie J. Price | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 814 | Viewed: 49 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
An overactive appetite isn't easily ignored. It can be distracting and irritating until it's satisfied and so many people give in 'just the once,' only to eventually form craving-oriented habits that sabotage their efforts to eat well and maintain a healthy weight.

131 Natural Skin Care for Acne
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 722 | Viewed: 54 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Acne affects nearly everyone at some point in his or her life. It can be painful to endure, and even leave scars if severe enough. While there are many remedies available for over the counter or prescription purchase, some products are laden with chemicals and acids that may have adverse effects. Fortunately, there are effective natural alternatives to these harsh chemical treatments.

132 Email Marketing - Three Keys Before You Hit Send
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 712 | Viewed: 67 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
Spam is frequently held as an abominable combination of inconvenience and social evil. How can a company that has a legitimate, creative idea for an email advertisement series avoid getting caught in the spam trap? There are three key steps good copywriters and marketers can take to set themselves apart and boost their message open rates.

133 South Lake Tahoe, California, USA Travel Guide
Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-01-11 | - Word Count: 698 | Viewed: 69 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
When you arrive in South Lake Tahoe, first you will be struck with the beauty of the lake and the mountains.

134 But My Business Is Different
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-08 | - Word Count: 346 | Viewed: 70 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
If I had a dollar for everyone who ever said "But my business is different, this won't work for me" I'd be a very wealthy man. And of course, everyone's situation is different... every prospect is different...and every product or service is different. But there are more similarities between us than you think.

135 Outdoor Storage - Steel Sheds
Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2010-01-08 | - Word Count: 499 | Viewed: 49 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
Outdoor sheds have tons of uses and functions. Learn about how you can improve your storage and more.

136 What Happened During And After Attending My First Internet Marketing Seminar
Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-01-08 | - Word Count: 968 | Viewed: 59 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
I was online for SIX YEARS before I attended my first Internet marketing seminar (in December 2002), yet attending that first seminar was the catalyst that started my already successful business growing exponentially...

137 Eliminate This Word From Your Ads Now
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-08 | - Word Count: 244 | Viewed: 93 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67
I'm about to show you a way to make your copy flow better. And it's probably one of the easiest steps that you could ever take to improve your copy.

138 Sour Grapes at Supermarkets
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-07 | - Word Count: 400 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Yesterday, I was sitting at a cafe in town reading the newspaper when I started reading about the new & controversial "grape tasting" laws in supermarkets. And I think there's an important lesson here, so I thought I'd take a moment to pass my comments on it.

139 Vacations For Veterans: A Charity Worth Our Support
Written by: Jon Ludwig | Distributed: 2010-01-07 | - Word Count: 252 | Viewed: 376 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00
Vacations for Veterans is a nonprofit created to provide recently wounded veterans free lodging donated by a vacation home owner or a bed and breakfast proprietor.

140 Seaside Romance in Barcelona, Spain
Written by: Clinton Douglas IV | Distributed: 2010-01-07 | - Word Count: 499 | Viewed: 927 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.78
Nestled along the majestic, tranquil Mediterranean coast lies the romantic Spanish city known for its ancient culture and awe-inspiring historic architecture. The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona has mild, comfortable winters and dry, smoldering summers. The best time to vacation, weather-wise, is during the Spring and Fall, March through June or September through January. So now is the ideal time to experience its spendor.

141 Signal Mountain Serves As A Doorway To Civil War History and Chattanooga, Tennessee
Written by: Alesha Corwin | Distributed: 2010-01-07 | - Word Count: 856 | Viewed: 235 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60
In Signal Mountain and nearby Chattanooga, one has quick and easy access to boutiques, restaurants, and antiques shopping. In Signal Mountain, the downtown area offers many attractions including: a beautiful aquarium, Ruby Falls, Rock City, The Chattanooga Choo-Choo, and several Civil War battlefields.

142 Your Healthy Life: Dietary Fiber
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-07 | - Word Count: 826 | Viewed: 84 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00
When people talk about dietary fiber, they immediately think of older people taking large fiber tablets, but proper fiber intake can benefit everyone at every age. Fiber intake can help ease digestion and can also lower cholesterol, which is a leading cause of heart disease, making it a highly effective, multi-purpose treatment for healthy living.

143 Why Closing The Sale Doesn't Work
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-07 | - Word Count: 347 | Viewed: 62 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.00
"Closing the sale" is not all it's cracked up to be in many industries. Often thought to be the most important part of the sales call, studies have shown that other parts of the process are more effective in getting the deal done.

144 Be A Bulldog - Reject New Prospects
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-06 | - Word Count: 524 | Viewed: 71 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
This article is going to challenge some people, so if you like things sugar coated or to hear the latest ra-ra-ra positive thinking... prospect, prospect, prospect... or outdated sales advice, you probably should stop reading. Why? Because I am going to show you how to push prospects away. Sounds crazy, doesn't it?

145 How Dumb Can I Bee
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-06 | - Word Count: 512 | Viewed: 58 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Most of the time when you sell something in business, you sell one thing. For instance, if you're an accountant, you might sell tax advice. But do your clients know you can set up a self managed super account for them, help them protect their assets, set up trusts or whatever else it is you do?

146 Why I Don't Trust Gurus
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 558 | Viewed: 68 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
I look back at this stage of my life as a big learning experience... a seeking for something deeper... a time when I trusted others above myself. And it felt awful.

147 URL Shortening Services Are Holding You Hostage - Fight Back!
Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 957 | Viewed: 118 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.00
One of the most useful tools to come along in recent years for online marketers is url shorteners. In-case you are not using the tiny urls, you're probably losing a lot of sales and traffic. The benefits of using shortened urls typically include:

148 Ideas on How to Enhance Your Kitchen Design with Beadboard Wainscoting
Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 516 | Viewed: 169 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
Learn about how wainscoting can add that finished touch to your new kitchen. Read on...

149 Aran Islands
Written by: Patricia G. McKinney-Lins | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 576 | Viewed: 77 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Step back in time when you take a trip to one of the rugged, scenic Aran Islands. You can rent a bicycle, walk or hire a horse-drawn buggy to take you around the islands. Many of the locals speak Gaelic. They are usually happy to have a lively conversation in English, too. You will enjoy the historic sites and beautiful views as you explore the islands at your leisure.

150 Does Google PageRank Count Anymore?
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 840 | Viewed: 99 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.00
Google has long since down-played the importance of PageRank and has now removed it from Webmaster Tools. So is PageRank still important and should you still bother with it? Find out by reading this article...

151 The Boiling Frog Syndrome
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 435 | Viewed: 114 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
Have you heard the anecdote of the boiling frog? If a frog is placed in boiling water, it will jump out right away. However if it is placed in cold water and then slowly heated over a period of time, it will not perceive the danger and will slowly boil to death. And I think this is an important metaphor which we can all learn from in our business lives...

152 How To Avoid The Pitfalls, Wrong Turns, Broken Hearts Of Online Dating
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 657 | Viewed: 218 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.40
As an experienced online dater, I feel qualified to help you avoid pitfalls, wrong turns, broken hearts, and the general catastrophes associated with internet wooing. Read on as I examine many of the pitfalls of online dating and how to avoid them...

153 Quitting Smoking Side Effects Are Not That Scary
Written by: Jack Sillow | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 509 | Viewed: 111 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
When deciding to give up nicotine, you should also be aware that there are some quitting smoking side effects that you will have to deal with. Now, they are not as scary as you might first think, but you should be aware of them, in order to be prepared and deal with them the right way.

154 Natural Skin Care Tips for Men
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 946 | Viewed: 81 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
In light of all that skin does for the body, the case for proper skin care seems to be a strong one, but frequently skin is the one organ people seem to think they can let take a beating. Men in particular seem prone to developing roughed up skin, but there are fortunately many ways that men can take better care of this incredibly important organ.

155 10 Tips for Copywriting Success
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 830 | Viewed: 93 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
While video and multimedia technologies are rapidly expanding, the Web remains a largely text-oriented system. This means that there is a lot of copy on the web, so a savvy copywriter should be on the lookout for any technique that will improve the material he puts forward.

156 Turn Up Your Failure Rate
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-04 | - Word Count: 328 | Viewed: 91 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
Want to know how to succeed faster? Double your failure rate. Sounds crazy, doesn't it?

157 Athletes Use Steroids - Entrepreneurs Use This
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-04 | - Word Count: 452 | Viewed: 79 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
Years ago, I saw a seminar where the presenter was saying the only difference between where you are now and where you want to be is knowledge. Well, I kind of agree with that. And I kinda don't.

158 The Most Important Question To Answer
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-01 | - Word Count: 455 | Viewed: 71 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
Did you know Warren Buffet - the second richest man in the world - started out as a pinball repairman? Interesting to see where people started out and where they end up, isn't it?

159 Please Hear What I'm NOT Saying
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-01 | - Word Count: 1022 | Viewed: 86 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.00
Up until - probably the last 5 years - I always tried to pretend like I was perfect. The following poem called, Please Hear What I'm NOT Saying, tells much about my life when I was much younger... As it may tell about people you know in your own life...

160 Get Rich Quick? Yeah, Right
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-01 | - Word Count: 300 | Viewed: 69 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
Do you know anyone who has ever managed to get rich quick and without putting the effort in? I have a friend who used to wish for just that... He is still wishing...

161 ABCs of Article Marketing for Newbies
Written by: Paul Marshall | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 928 | Viewed: 80 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.00
If you're new to Internet marketing, you probably have a couple of questions. One, how do you get high rankings in Google for your chosen keyword search phrases? Two, how do you do this with as little cost and time as possible?

162 Put Yourself Under The Gun
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 369 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
Nothing in business can happen until you make plans, then put them into action... But more will get done if you set your plans into action with deadlines attached...

163 How About Losing 20 Pounds in 10 Days Using Lemon Juice Maple Syrup Diet
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 522 | Viewed: 93 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
For those who are not heard about lemon juice maple syrup diet, Lemon Juice Maple Syrup Diet is a wonderful and healthy detoxification diet that helps you to reduce about 20 pounds of your extra fat within a period of 10 days. There are many persons who have already benefited with this miraculous diet.

164 Think Like a Bamboo Plant
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 314 | Viewed: 63 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Discipline is a requisite of success... But it helps to view the world as the life cycle of a bamboo plant...

165 Losing Weight: The Power of Food Journaling
Written by: Julie J. Price | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 858 | Viewed: 68 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
So many of us say we want to lose weight or eat healthier, but frequently we don't realize what we're actually eating. We understand that a diet of fried food is bad, or that we need to limit our deserts, but we may not appreciate how much of these foods we are managing to sneak into our diets. Fortunately, there is a very simple tool called a food journal that can help us take measure of our eating habits. From there we can learn to manage what we eat.

166 Shopping Online to Save Time and Money
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 880 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
There is a certain convenience in shopping from the comfort of one's own home, a convenience that has been met in the past through mail-order catalogs, shopping television channels, and home-delivered grocery services. With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, this trend has reached its culmination and most elegant expression yet.

167 Branding In The Digital Age
Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 897 | Viewed: 71 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
In many ways, branding is as much an art as it is a science, a technique of knowing how to read the mercurial moods of the purchasing public. In the age of the digital marketplace and an ever-connecting world population, new challenges and ideas present themselves to the savvy business. Anyone with a brand to promote must heed these signs or find themselves left behind.

168 Domain Registration Expiry and Auto-Renewal Grace Period
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 469 | Viewed: 109 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
Auto renewal grace period for an expired domain is a dedicated 30-day window space that happens when your registrar simply fails to renew your domain. Now, your domain will enter a phase where you will have an access to a 30-day grace period though which you can retrieve your domain name by contacting the registrar and paying an additional penal fee...

169 Live Nation Linking To Ticket Brokers
Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 501 | Viewed: 59 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
At the time of this writing (late 2009) Live Nation's website is linking to tickets held by brokers. This isn't a move to bolster its online marketing. The world's largest promoter of concerts says it's a move to better serve their customers. But there may be more to this story...

170 How To Stop Competitor 'Copycats'
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 609 | Viewed: 86 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Competitors will try to duplicate what it is that you do to become successful, but if they don't know how you reach your customers... How will they be able to duplicate your success?

171 How to Plan and Make a Website's Navigation Bar
Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 841 | Viewed: 80 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
The Web is interactive. As a visitor, you get to determine where you go and what you see. One of the most important features of every website is its navigation, and its navigation that gives the controls to the visitor.

172 How Much You Need to Pay for Domain Redemption
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 527 | Viewed: 82 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
At times, people may simply forget to renew their domain names on time. It is possible that the owner simply neglected the importance of renewing the domain name. Whatever the case, several thousands of domain names go expire and become orphans almost every day. Before your domain becomes expired, you should renew it before the expiry date.

173 Why A Girl Doesn't Really Need An Engagement Ring
Written by: Elizabeth Johnson | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 748 | Viewed: 84 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00
The circumstances of life and occurrences in the heat of the moment may lead to marriage proposals, without the engagement ring in hand... When my dad asked my husband his intentions with me, my then-boyfriend blurted out a request for marriage... The only problem was...

174 A Great Lesson from Yum-Cha
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 360 | Viewed: 59 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
A marketing lesson from a Chinese Restaurant... Learn from their mistake...

175 Harlem Globetrotters Coming To A City Near You
Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 518 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to a city near you in 2010. While the goodwill ambassadors of basketball play year around, their North American touring schedule generally last from late December through late April-early May.

176 How to Earn Extra Money This Holiday Season
Written by: Elizabeth Johnson | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 682 | Viewed: 98 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Regardless of the state of the economy, many people find themselves a little strapped for money around the holidays. Heating costs, food for holiday gatherings, holiday travel costs, and gifts all factor in to making November through January the most expensive time of the year. Luckily, as much as this time of year can cost more, there are more opportunities to make a little bit of money to offset these inflated expenses. Below, we'll share with you the top five ways to earn a little extra cash over the holidays...

177 Outdoor Metal Building Sheds - Built to Last
Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 490 | Viewed: 73 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
Are you considering buying a metal shed building? Before you buy, read this helpful article.

178 Making Money Online With Expired Domain Names - Some Practical Ways
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 72 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
As an internet entrepreneur, you can make money in several ways. Expired domains are few of the tools that can help you create enough online income. Expired domains are those hidden virtual real estate treasures that can create a very strong income base for you. Making money with your domains expired is very simple. Here are some potential money-spinning methods by making use of expired domains.

179 Beyonce Diet - Maple Syrup Diet - Crash Diet Plan - Do Read to Know
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 525 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
Beyonce Diet aka "Maple Syrup Diet" is a crash diet and may not be necessarily perfect for everyone. It is body detox drink recipes and a plan that calls for rapid fasting. Beyonce herself does not recommend this crash diet to anyone unless it is inevitable and one has proper help.

180 Sin City, Cirque Du Soleil, Peanut Butter and Jelly
Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 574 | Viewed: 76 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67
Every night nearly 9,000 people in Las Vegas see a Cirque du Soleil show. That's five percent of the city's visitors. Below are descriptions of each of the traditional Cirque du Soleil shows performing in Las Vegas including Le RĂªve, a Cirque-style show playing at the Wynn Hotel.

181 Gaming Laptops - 5 Reasons To Put Them On Your Christmas List
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 840 | Viewed: 168 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.00
The Holiday Season is just around the corner and everyone will be considering what to give as gifts this Christmas. If you have more than a little cash to spare and you're operating in a Non-Scrooge mode, here are 5 reasons why giving a gaming laptop should be high on your list.

182 Ten Things You Didn't Know About Toronto
Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 837 | Viewed: 85 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33
The hockey hall of fame, the CN Tower, and the Rogers Centre are just a few of the things associated with Toronto, Ontario. However, the provincial capital and financial center of Canada is one of North America's most fascinating cities. To shed some light on the mysterious metropolis, we've compiled a list of the 10 things your probably didn't know about Toronto...

183 Everything You Need To Know To Get Your Idea On The Web
Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 1715 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
If you want to get online and are wondering, "How can I get my idea live on the Web in the form of a website?" you have three choices: hire a Web vendor such as a Web designer to make it for you, use an online template-based turnkey service or make it yourself from scratch. This article is specifically for the Web novice that simply needs a place to begin.

184 Blarney Castle in Ireland
Written by: Patricia G. McKinney-Lins | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 545 | Viewed: 71 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
Blarney Castle is one of the most popular sites in Ireland. Millions have traveled to southwest Ireland, climbed a very steep stairway, bent over backwards, and kissed a stone. The legend of the Blarney Stone began with the Lord of Blarney who refused to give his allegiance to Queen Elizabeth.

185 Is Social Media a Load of Hype?
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 393 | Viewed: 68 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
Is social media a load of hype - interesting question, isn't it? After all, it's probably the biggest phenomenon happening on the web right now. It's cheap. It's easy to get onto. And it can give you massive leverage. But there's one downside: IT TAKES TIME.

186 Top Mistakes to Avoid When You Are Choosing Your Domain Name
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 486 | Viewed: 67 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.00
Many first time web site builders commit the mistake of choosing the wrong type of names for their web sites. Here are some of the prominent mistakes that you should avoid while registering your domain name.

187 Avoid IRS Penalties and Interest This Tax Season
Written by: Manny Davis | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 437 | Viewed: 89 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.00
With the US economy sputtering along, Federal tax revenues falling, the IRS is much more cognizant of those taxpayers who have fallen out of compliance. In fact, if anything the IRS's computerized Automated Collection System (ACS) is stronger and well funded from the Federal Stimulus. Here are a few key things to know about penalties and interest when filing or paying your taxes...

188 Online Fax Service - Starting Up A Home Business Or Office
Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 680 | Viewed: 67 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
Online fax is becoming extremely popular with those just starting up a home office or business. Here are Seven Reasons why you should use an online fax service if you're starting up a home office or a home business.

189 Using The Moment of Truth to Get Prospects Attention
Written by: Judy Murdoch | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 940 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
The best message in the world will fail if prospects read it out of context. If prospects see your message at a time when they aren't concerned with the problem your product solves, they will ignore it. Your message might as well be invisible. Context is about making sure prospects see your message at the "moment of truth": the time when they are most aware of their problem and looking for solutions.

190 Don't Be A Toxic Twitter Termite
Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 1358 | Viewed: 61 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
He went on to explain that the termites would actually kill each other by being too social. Termites groom each other, and so what happens is that a few termites get the poison on them, and they take it into the colony. Then by grooming each other, they spread it throughout the colony, whereby they eventually wipe out the entire colony. This is a case where being social is deadly. I spend time in another world where being social can be deadly, and where you have to watch out for creatures carrying poison. That world is the world of online social networking.

191 Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 580 | Viewed: 60 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
This little success story might just help you bring new inspiration and dollars into your business...

192 Postie Dumps Xmas Mail In Skip Bin
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 329 | Viewed: 72 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67
I was reading I saw a story about a woman who had been suspended for dumping over 400 letters of Xmas mail in the dump. That's letters that you could have mailed... I could have mailed... anyone could have mailed... binned.

193 The UGLY Advertisement
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 409 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33
Are you looking for something pretty or something that gets the job done? Advertising is the same way, but only if you are thinking of it in a way that produces results.

194 Happy Holidays (Hold Onto The Slippery Fish)
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 553 | Viewed: 64 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50
This is not the normal way you would open up a Christmas message, but I think it's really important for all of us to pay attention, particularly at this time.

195 Causes for Yellow or Dark Brown Poop - Symptoms of Healthy Poop - Dr Oz's Tips to Diagnosis Yourself and Self Help
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 545 | Viewed: 155 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
Now the question arises how to detox your body? Body toxins are accumulated due to improper food consumption; sedentary lifestyle also causes digestion problem and heavy metal toxins to accumulate in our body. Therefore, in order to avoid bowel problem, your body needs to heavy metal detox.

196 Understanding and Mastering Keyword Rich Domain Names and PPC Marketing
Written by: John Khu | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 533 | Viewed: 61 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
Keyword enriched domain names offer you several benefits and advantages. Just by looking at your domain name, someone can tell you about the main theme of your web site. In fact, keywords can help you create a brand name for your business. Furthermore, the keyword enriched domain names can help you advertise and promote your web portal by using the most modern method of search engine optimization (SEO).

197 Will Toxic Black Mold In My Home Poison Me?
Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 641 | Viewed: 2126 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60
Questions about toxic mold or black mold also known as toxic black mold. Have problems with toxic black mold and health? Need inspection or mold testing advice?

198 Prostate Cancer Prevention - 5 Essential Tips to Reduce Your Risk
Written by: Eamon Greville | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 310 | Viewed: 96 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 1.50
Prostate cancer prevention services have despite increased awareness, always struggled with the reluctance of men to talk about their health and to seek help. However, there is much that can be done and the following 5 tips can help to reduce your risk.

199 Tips To Help You Spot and Avoid Online Dating Scams
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 1082 | Viewed: 584 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67
When seeking romance on the Internet, you should be aware of the many scammers that are seeking to victimize those looking for love.

200 So What On Earth Is Marketing?
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-24 | - Word Count: 389 | Viewed: 126 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.00
Now when most people think about marketing, they just think of advertising and promotion. But in reality it goes deeper than that.




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