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1	Ann Arbor, MI Offers A Lot Of Year-Around Family Fun Written by: Jeb Maxwell | Distributed: 2010-01-20 | - Word Count: 595 | Viewed: 852 | 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.
2	Flowers Are The Perfect Gift For Father's Day Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-20 | - Word Count: 486 | Viewed: 1541 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75 Dads everywhere have Sonora Smart Dodd to thank for getting Father's Day started. In 1909, Sonora sat in a church in Spokane, Washington listening to a sermon expounding on the virtues of motherhood. But, as she sat there, she thought about how special her own father was since it was he who raised her after the death of her mother.
3	Finding the Adventure in Travel Again Written by: Helen Bergstein | Distributed: 2006-05-11 | - Word Count: 718 | Viewed: 1440 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.27 If you want to experience adventure at every level of your next trip, you need to go beyond the usual resorts and places to stay. If you're like most travelers, personal safety remains a priority, especially in today's world. A growing number of savvy travelers have found the perfect balance between adventure and comfort.
4	7 Tips to Hiring a Good DJ for your Party Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-11 | - Word Count: 563 | Viewed: 1601 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.86 If you want to have a party that everyone will be talking about for days and years later, hire a good DJ to run your music and light show. Hiring a DJ can actually be fun. Just follow these simple tips, and you are sure to have a fabulous DJ for your party.
5	Building your Credit to get a Mortgage Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-11 | - Word Count: 840 | Viewed: 1629 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75 You are thinking about purchasing real estate. However, you are not sure if your credit is good enough to get a mortgage. There are things that you can do to build your credit so that it is worthy of any mortgage that may interest you.
6	1569 Unique Ways To Get A Free Lunch Written by: Steve Robichaud | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Everywhere you turn - T.V., Radio, magazines, or the Internet, someone is talking about government grants. What's the real story? Does the government give away real money, to ordinary people, to use for whatever they want? Let's take a closer look:
7	Don't Wait to Start Your Marketing Strategy Written by: Jo Fulkerson | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Your novel is finished, you’ve had it edited by a professional Editor, and you’ve done the rewrites. What? You haven’t had an editor edit your work yet? This is a must. There are many editors advertising in Writer’s Digest.
8	NEVER Reply to an eGroup Post! Written by: BIG Mike McDaniel | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | eGroups are collections of people subscribed to a common (discussion list) address. When one member sends an eMail message to the eGroup address, it is automatically sent to everyone else on the list. As subscribers open and read their eMail, discussion threads take shape with additional posts and replies. The attraction of eGroups is the ability to join in at your convenience as opposed to the confinement of live chat rooms.
9	Reasons behind Shoulder Pain Written by: Jessica Horowitz | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Pain between the shoulder blades, or any pain for that matter, is your body's way of notifying you that something is amiss. You should never ignore it and hope it will *go away by itself*. There are a multitude of possible causes of pain between the shoulder blades. We'll discuss common ones in this article and start with the most serious conditions first:
10	Effective Managers Need To Coach Written by: Wendy Hearn | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Bearing in mind the fast pace of business today and the need to stay competitive, it's essential that managers should be effective. They need to be especially effective with their people and this requires learning to coach. For most managers, coaching has been added to their role anyway, but the majority haven't received any training in coaching skills.
11	3 Hard Nosed, Can't Lose Ways To Get More Results Out Of Your Home Business In 2004 Written by: Gary Baker | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | These following 3 ways are NOT for the weak of will or day dreamers. What follows is for serious, hard working individuals who want real results and are willing to do what it takes to succeed.
12	A Little Known "Drop Dead Serious Way" To Build Your Very Own Opt In List In Under 90 Days. Written by: Gary Baker | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Today you are going to discover a little known way to build or add a bunch of new subscribers to your opt-in list in a matter of days.
13	Cozy Home Decorating Ideas for Winter Written by: Liz Hekimian-Williams | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | When it gets cold outside, don't you just love the feeling you get when you snuggle up with something warm and cozy? What if you could create that same warm feeling when you’re inside at home, just by adding a few choice home decorating accessories? Well, you can!
14	It's Your Dream, Claim It! Written by: Geela | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Wisdom is like money in the bank. Knowledge is power. What you don't know can hurt you. We've heard people use these expressions, but what exactly do they mean and why should we care?
15	Make Money At Home-Start Here First Written by: Jeff Schuman | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | So you want to make money working at home! You are not alone. According to a recent search I did the term make money was typed in almost 100,000 times in one month. There are a lot of people wanting to make money working at home. I was one of them and now can excitedly say I do just that.
16	How I Help People Make Money Working At Home! Written by: Jeff Schuman | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | As I think back on my first year in internet marketing and network marketing online this thought comes to mind. Every program I joined I did so because the person I joined under offered me hope that I could make money and be successful like them. The programs I stuck with were a direct result of my sponsor helping me become successful.
17	A Funny Thing has Happened on the Way to the 2004 Elections Written by: Richard Sparky Bryan | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Prior to Iowa, Howard Dean was the front-runner in the Democratic race for the White House. During the final weeks leading up to the Iowa Caucuses, Dean was considered the shoe-in for the nomination, and as such, Dean had implored all of his opponents to cede from the race.
18	TAKING RESPONSIBILITY - LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTION Written by: Richard Sparky Bryan | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | When did Americans stop taking responsibility for their own actions? My friend agreed that the slide began in the late 1960's with the growth of the drug culture. But he was quick to emphasize that although the sixties began the slide, the real sharp slope did not arrive until the 1990's. Along about 1993, the slide began to sharpen. It was not until early 1998 that the slope became a steep cliff.
19	Ebay and Dropshipping, A Marriage Made In Heaven? Written by: Ron Keegan | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Believe it or not, eBay is the *BEST* opportunity you can use right now to make money online in the dropshipping business from the comfort of your own home.
20	Profit Tips for Clickbank Affiliates Written by: Ron Keegan | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Clickbank is the *BEST* opportunity you can use right now to *make money on the internet* as an affiliate, with very low start-up costs, it's a great way to get started working from home.
21	Uncover Hot Selling Products? Written by: Ron Keegan | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | I bet you can't tell me... the crucial steps to finding HOT Selling products on the Internet! Based on years of experience, here's the basic process that myself, and many other successful Online Retailers go through every time we try to decide on a new product to sell on the Internet.
22	Fibromyalgia Pain Relief Written by: Wendy Springer | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome) is a musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder with an unknown cause. The term Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body. Although there is no known cure, there are things that can be done to produce fibromyalgia pain relief.
23	Keyword Density And How To Use It To Keep Traffic Flowing To Your Site! Written by: Avril Harper | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Generating high traffic to your web site can be costly, or not, depending on time and effort you commit to the business. One of the easiest, least expensive and most effective ways to get visitors is via a concept called *Keyword Density*.
24	How Freelancers Can Expand Their Business Using Personal Coaching Written by: Chris Marlow | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Back in 1985 when I first started copywriting, the only help I could find on the subject were books by Herschell Gordon Lewis, Bob Stone, David Ogilvy, and a few others. I didn't even look for books on how to build a copywriting business because it never crossed my mind that one would exist.
25	Missing Any Markets Lately? (Or How to Quickly and Easily Increase the Size of Your Market.) Written by: Chris Marlow | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Missing any markets lately? That's a good question to ask yourself if you've never given much thought to the disabled. I'm sorry to admit that I really hadn't, until a client gave me directions to include a TTY telephone number (for the hearing disabled) in a B2B print ad.
26	What is Your Unique Selling Proposition? You're Leaving Money on the Table if You Don't Have One… Written by: Chris Marlow | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | If you've done any freelance work in marketing, you may be familiar with the phrase *unique selling proposition* (commonly known as the *USP*). The USP tells your prospect what differentiates your product from everyone else's in your category. And it's the single most important reason your prospect will buy from you…or from someone else.
27	WHO Will Buy Your Products? Why Answering This Online Marketing Question Will Make You Rich Written by: Jeff Smith | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | I have to admit, this week's article was written out of sheer frustration and some pity. Many people have contacted me lately asking online marketing questions before they have even picked a product to sell.
28	Reasons You Aren't Starting the Decision Making Process About Whether To Get a Divorce Or Stay Married Written by: Karl Augustine | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Along with any tough decision comes reluctance, especially when that decision involves an actual process and might potentially involve emotional pain or anguish. Deciding whether or not to get a divorce or stay married can be a frightening time for most people, even if they know deep inside themselves that they have to actually make a decision, one way or another.
29	Is there a Common Cold Cure on the Horizon? Written by: Jan Pollack | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | US scientists may have found a way to block one of the primary viruses that causes cold symptoms in adults. Their preliminary research has successfully stopped viruses from binding with human cells in a test tube.
30	Verify Employment Records Written by: Kathy Wolfson | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Failing to verify employment records not only puts the safety and security of your business at risk, but it could result in a negligent hiring lawsuit that could make you liable for millions of dollars in damages should someone that you hire injure a coworker or customer.
31	Hiring the Right Candidate for the Job and Your Company Written by: Kate Smalley | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Increasingly, companies are evaluating job candidates on how well they fit their corporate culture - not just the job. It's an important consideration, as shrinking budgets and economic uncertainty put a squeeze on corporate environments and demand smarter hiring practices.
32	Being Self-Employed Brings You a Whole New Level of Stress Management Written by: Kate Smalley | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Being self-employed, or freelancing is a truly unique environment in which to work. Basically, you wake up every morning and *reinvent the wheel.* That means that you begin every day knowing that you'll be required to provide your customers with something they feel that they can't live without. That's not an easy thing for your stress level to handle.
33	You Can Start Your Home-Based Business Now! Written by: Ken Leonard Jr | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Is your head spinning from all of the work at home information on the internet? After you read this article, you WILL be able to make sense of it all. Soon you will be on your way to running a home-based business of your very own.
34	Do You Use Viral Marketing? Written by: F. Terrence Markle | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Viral marketing is an extremely powerful and effective form of Internet marketing. It is the online digital equivalent of the offline word of mouth advertising. In viral marketing, one person passes on a marketing message to another person and so on. The message spreads in a viral form in a manner similar to the spreading of a common cold virus from person to person. It is a great way to market your product or service and increase your opt^in subscriber list.
35	Follow the Leader? It's a New Game! Written by: Patsi Krakoff | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Organizations are successful or not partly on the basis of how well their leaders lead, but also on the basis of how well their followers follow. What is the role of the follower and how does it affect leadership behavior?
36	Am I Weird If I Date Online? Written by: Devlyn Steele | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | True story: A few years back I was working with a client who had recently moved to Los Angeles. She was single, did not know many people in the big city, and felt a little lonely. I innocently suggested she give online dating a shot. It seemed like an easy and pressure-free way to meet people, and I had other clients who enjoyed their experience and were in good relationships as a result.
37	No Bad Dates! Written by: Devlyn Steele | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Do a Google search for *dates from hell*, and you just might crash their servers. There are tons of websites devoted to subject.
38	Paid Search – The “Secret” On-line Marketing Tool Written by: Patrick Wagner | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | There are two basic ways to get to the top of the search engine mountain:
39	Creates Business Success Written by: Mark Munday | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | It is often said that you just can’t be everything to everyone. This is especially true in business. The worst thing business owners can do is to delude themselves into thinking that everyone is in their buying audience.
40	Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells Something Written by: Mark Munday | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | It almost goes without saying. Increasing turnover is the most powerful performance driver in any business. And because increasing sales is so important, an understanding of just how sales can be increased is very useful indeed.
41	Watch Your Step and Close that Sale Written by: Mark Munday | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | I often hear people complain that they are able to attract prospects, but they struggle to close the sale. And, more often than not, it is because they are in too much of a hurry!
42	Always Win in the Casino Like James Bond Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | In the Bond film *Diamonds Are Forever* we see James Bond confidently approach the craps table, call out a few choice bets, roll the dice, and collect his winnings under the admirering eyes of Lana Wood. *Hey*, she says, *You handle those dice like a monkey handles coconuts.*
43	The Best Way to Pick Up a Girl Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | You see her across the room. Ah, so attractive. But nobody to introduce her to you. *Ah, I'll do a James Bond on her,* you think. Now what was Bond's first words to Pussy Galore?
44	Frank Sinatra Learns the Value of Friendship Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | In 1952 Frank Sinatra was down on his luck and singing to small audiences at Skinny D'Amato's club in. He planned to go to Africa to visit his wife Ava Gardner who was there filming the movie "Magambo" with Clark Gable. She had sent him the airfare, but Sinatra was broke.
45	Is James Bond Lucky on a Mission? Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Luck seems to be with Bond always, as he lucks into information that he needs for success. He doesn't count on luck and has his share of bad luck, but when good luck comes he uses it to his advantage.
46	A Guide to America's Most Common Home Styles Written by: W. Troy Swezey | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Styles of houses vary across the country. From the New England Cape Cod to the Victorians of San Francisco, the choices are almost endless. Knowing which style you prefer is one of the basic elements in your hunt for the perfect home.
47	UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE TERMINOLOGY Written by: W. Troy Swezey | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Purchasing a home can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers. Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real state terms. There are several key terms associates with purchasing real estate that are helpful to learn.
48	A GUIDE TO LOW DOWN PAYMENT MORTGAGE PROGRAMS Written by: W. Troy Swezey | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | There’s no question about it: Buying a first home is a big financial commitment. In most cases, a home is the largest single purchase an individual or family will make in a lifetime. However, because of the tax advantages afforded to homeowners, buying a home also can be one of the best financial decisions you’ll ever make.
49	POWERFUL TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME Written by: W. Troy Swezey | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Whatever the reason for the move, you'll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for the best possible price, within a reasonable amount of time. Where do you begin?
50	ATTENTION TO DETAILS HELPS HOMEOWNERS SELL FAST Written by: W. Troy Swezey | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Even in these uncertain times homeowners can sell at very satisfactory prices in a reasonable period of time. The secret? Pay attention to details, utilize marketing savvy and price the home to sell quickly.
51	COMPARING THE TRUE COST OF OBTAINING A HOME LOAN Written by: W. Troy Swezey | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Home buyers are often confused about where to begin in their search for a home loan. The process is usually narrowed down to finding which institutions provide the lowest settlement costs, but the different types of lending institutions and the variety of lending programs available can make the search a slow, difficult experience.
52	HOW TO DETERMINE THE PRICE OF YOUR HOME Written by: W. Troy Swezey | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Why is it that some homes sit on the market for a year while others sell like hot cakes? Frustrated sellers will blame a bad market, while a good real estate professional will tell you that many times, a slow sale is often attributed to the listing price.
53	The Seven Critical Keys to Goal Setting Written by: David Riklan | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Let me start by sharing what I believe to be our primary task in life. It is simply: ** TO IMPROVE OURSELVES and to IMPROVE OUR LIVES!
54	Feng Shui Your Business Website in 7 Easy Steps Written by: Wayne Ford | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Have you had the experience of a jarring feeling the minute certain websites download onto your screen? Too bright, too cluttered, too many links, clashing colors or dark brooding colors? If you want your own website to impact your visitors in a pleasant and well-balanced way, then you should explore Feng Shui.
55	Perfectly Easy! Repairing Damaged Vinyl Flooring Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | So you got the perfect refrigerator. For the perfect kitchen. Miles and miles of virgin stainless steel. Perfect width. A virtual soda fountain in the door. And as your husband (just a shade less than perfect) pulls it across the floor to that perfect spot wayyyyy on the other side of the kitchen, you hear a slight ripping sound. Can stainless steel rip? Not likely. Your husband gives it another pull. The same sound. Looking down to investigate (as any perfect homeowner would), you discover that your perfect vinyl flooring now has a wide, perfectly-jagged tear. Yikes!
56	Finishing Your Basement Walls: At Home with Furring, Shims and Plumb Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | In the past, many homes were built with unfinished basements and the homeowner used those dark, bare, usually damp spaces for storage, laundry, or large collections of spider webs and dust bunnies. You may have bought one yourself and now, with the high price of new housing, you are looking to expand your current house to meet your family’s needs (do your covenants really allow 10 story ranch houses?). That unused basement seems be the answer!
57	Five Easy Steps For Arranging your Living Room Furniture Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | If you are hopelessly lost when thinking beyond shoving your furniture against a wall, or if you've recently bought a six-foot sofa for an eight-foot room, you need help! Here are some easy tips for arranging your living room furniture in ways that make the most of your space:
58	Five Keys to Remodeling on a Budget Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | We would all love to remodel our home. The evidence? Just look at the profusion of new programs dealing with remodeling rooms, houses, or yards by neighbors, mothers, complete strangers or your Uncle Mort on a $1000, $500 or $1.98 budget. If you, upon viewing one too many episodes of Trading Spaces, have decided to take the plunge, here are a few tips to ensure your remodeling project is completed under budget.
59	Five Easy Steps For Arranging your Living Room Furniture Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | If you are hopelessly lost when thinking beyond shoving your furniture against a wall, or if you've recently bought a six-foot sofa for an eight-foot room, you need help! Here are some easy tips for arranging your living room furniture in ways that make the most of your space:
60	Perfectly Easy! Repairing Damaged Vinyl Flooring Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Looking down to investigate (as any perfect homeowner would), you discover that your perfect vinyl flooring now has a wide, perfectly-jagged tear. Yikes! Here is how you can make the perfect repair:
61	Five Keys to Remodeling on a Budget Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | We would all love to remodel our home. The evidence? Just look at the profusion of new programs dealing with remodeling rooms, houses, or yards by neighbors, mothers, complete strangers or your Uncle Mort on a $1000, $500 or $1.98 budget. If you, upon viewing one too many episodes of Trading Spaces, have decided to take the plunge, here are a few tips to ensure your remodeling project is completed under budget.
62	Five Easy Tricks for Handling Problem Rooms Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Do you have a room that’s just too much? Too long? Too narrow? Too tall? You can camouflage that problem space with a few visual tricks!
63	Out %$#@ Spot! Eight Magic Secrets to Removing Stains From Your Upholstery Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Grape Kool-Aid! Spaghetti! Chocolate! Pizza! As much as you try to avoid it, chances are good that one of these foods will sooner or later come to rest on your favorite chair or sofa. Since plastic covers for furniture are out of style (sweaty and sticky!), the only solution is learn to remove that dastardly spot! Here is a general guide to removing stains from your upholstered furniture:
64	Six Ways to Furnish Your Home From Your Backyard Written by: Pamela Cole Harris | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Do you need to furnish your new space but your budget is so tight you can't squeeze a nickel between the paycheck and the checkbook? Then bring the outdoors inside! Outdoor and garden furniture and accessories can make your room look bright and cheerful without spending a fortune! Here's how:
65	How to be a More Persuasive Speaker: Ten Tips from the Real World Written by: Larry Tracy | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Busy executives do not have the time to learn the intricate delivery skills and *glitz* of the professional public speaker. What they need is a *shortcut system* that enables the presenter to package his or her substantive knowledge so it can be delivered in an interesting, engaging manner.
66	Who Are You Mixing It With? Written by: Julie Plenty | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | I talk and write a lot about Life Design – creating and sculpting a life that is fulfilling for you. It is about shaping your personal landscape and environment. Part of that environment involves being conscious of who you mix with and their effect on you. Beware of mixing with people who are consistently negative and critical, not only of themselves, but of others and their ideas.
67	Advertising 101 for the Small Business Owner Written by: Romeo Salvitti | Distributed: 2006-05-07 | Let’s face it, in order to survive in business, you must advertise. There are no if’s, and’s or but’s about it. But the questions that haunt the thoughts of small business owner’s everywhere is: How, When, Where and How Much?
68	Real Estate - Where You Should Be Buying Today Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-05 | Today, when considering the purchase of real estate, not only are the price range, condition and investment important, but so is the location. The location of your real estate property is a critical part of the puzzle because it is where you will live with your family or where you will rent or sell the investment to another family.
69	10 Key Strategies for Maintaining a Positive Attitude at Work and Home Written by: Kate Smalley | Distributed: 2006-05-05 | Having a positive attitude is an important component of business productivity. When we view ourselves positively, we accept who we are and enable ourselves to soar to the greatest heights. Here are 10 essential strategies for maintaining a positive attitude at work and home.
70	How to Build Healthy Optimism and Lasting Resilience - Part Two Written by: Bruce Elkin | Distributed: 2006-05-05 | We face more adversity every day. So do our kids. But some of us thrive, while others drop into dperession, or worse. What accounts for that difference? Adversity, by itself, does not cause depression.
71	When the "Blues" Last For Weeks - Part One Written by: Bruce Elkin | Distributed: 2006-05-05 | Do you feel tired too much of the time. Or sad, empty? Has life lost its spark? Does your body have the blues? Have you felt this way for more than a few weeks? Do you wonder, 'Am I depressed? Or just out of sorts?'
72	Why You Must Have a Vision Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-05-04 | I know ... I know ... I am not telling anyone something new by writing about this topic. Every now and then we all need to be reminded of what we have learned, re-think how it applies to our current situation and implement actions as appropriate.
73	How to Find Good Real Estate Investments Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-04 | Purchasing real estate is a very difficult and sometimes frustrating task. Often it is more difficult than purchasing stocks, bonds or mutual funds. However, there are ways to purchase good properties at low prices that will sell or rent for high prices.
74	What's Your Style? Written by: Motivational Speaker Gregory Scott Reid | Distributed: 2006-05-04 | Sometimes life throws us a curve. We think we've got it together, and we're doing the right thing – only to find out that we didn't really know what the right thing was in the first place.
75	How To Choose Your Perfect South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-05-04 | A strand of beautiful South Sea cultured pearls is indeed an investment. South Sea cultured pearls are the largest and rarest pearls in fine jewelry market today. We'll start with a brief history then on to pearl specifics and value factors. Lastly, we'll look at where to shop for South Sea pearls.
76	10 Ways to Inexpensively Update a Room Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-05-04 | Home décor and furnishing fashions can change quickly. Popular styles and trendy designs can look dated in just a few years. While most people can't afford to redecorate every three to five years, some simple changes can update and enhance a room while still protecting your savings.
77	How to Start Your Own Indie Record Label In Just a Few Simple Steps! Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | Since it is so difficult to get a contract with a big label and the competition for jobs at the big labels is brutal, you may be better off starting your own record label. However, before you even begin your career in the music business, you need to answer several questions.
78	How to Find Value in No Load Mutual Fund Investing Written by: Ulli G. Niemann | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | What are you thinking when it comes to your no load mutual fund selections? Are you saving pennies and sacrificing dollars?
79	Internet Marketing With Client-Attracting Teleseminars: The 7 Most Common Mistakes Written by: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | Strategic Internet Marketing means attracting clients to your website. Many e- businesses have built huge successes on a foundation of teleseminars. But to win business with teleseminars, you have to avoid these 7 traps.
80	7 Steps to Successful Telemarketing Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | Telemarketing is not as easy as it looks. Telemarketing involves talking on the phone to someone you do not know and trying to convince them to buy a product, use a service, or sign up for a special offer. Many times, telemarketers fail because they are not doing the job properly.
81	Internet Dangers to Children and What You Can Do Written by: Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | The Internet is an extraordinary tool for parents to learn how to be more effective and successful in raising children. Unfortunately, the Internet is also a place where children can be seriously endangered and victimized by sexual predators.
82	When Giving A Free Sample Is Worse Than Political Anarchy Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | It seems like an obvious maneuver: give something away for free to draw more customers in. I see my favorite grocery store do it, and it works incredibly well- the store is mobbed, especially on Saturdays, when the samples are outrageous. But, whether it's samples of instant oatmeal, or 'sample' coaching sessions, I've seen small business owners bomb over and over again with this tactic.
83	Group Coach For The Professionally Exhausted Written by: Ali Rodriguez | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | It is evident that the old adage: 'There's strength in numbers' holds very true in all aspects of life. None truer than when coaching in groups. The benefits are immense.
84	Health Care Eligibility For Unauthorized Migrants - Moral And Practical Implications Written by: Erin Shaughnessy | Distributed: 2006-05-03 | Various organizations and government officials have cited estimates for the number of illegal immigrants at between eight and twenty million. With rising health care costs as a major issue for most Americans, this article considers the moral and practical issues of providing medical care for uninsured immigrants.
85	Traveling to Mexico? Be Sure to Understand the New Travel Requirements Written by: Jon Wuebben | Distributed: 2006-05-02 | Making plans to travel to Mexico this year? Is a Mexico family vacation in your future, or are you looking to take a little time for rest and relaxation on the sandy white beaches of Cancun or Puerto Vallarta? Be sure you are prepared before you travel, as there have been some new requirements issued by the U.S. State Department.
86	A Good Teacher Never Stops Learning Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-05-02 | Think about the phrase; a good teacher never stops learning. What does that phrase mean to you? Recognize that everyone is a teacher through our actions and sharing of knowledge
87	Stop Trying to Be Perfect Written by: Bill Lampton Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-05-02 | When I provide speech coaching for executives and when I direct Presentation Skills seminars for corporations, one of the first points I make is this: Trying to be perfect will ruin your presentation.
88	Get Lucky! Written by: Motivational Speaker Gregory Scott Reid | Distributed: 2006-05-02 | Have I ever told you the story about Earl? It all started when I put myself up for auction on eBay. I wanted to be the first speaker to do so, since it's 'always good' to be the first to do anything.
89	Great Lessons Begin Early Written by: Motivational Speaker Gregory Scott Reid | Distributed: 2006-04-28 | Let me share a quick story about how simple childhood conversation made an impact on the life I lead today.
90	22 Key Measurements for Decorating and Remodeling Your House Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-04-28 | Inevitably as you are planning a home or room remodeling project, you ask yourself if you have enough room, what size should this be, how should that be, how big should the chandelier be. Be puzzle no more. Keep this list as a handy reference for 22 key measurements when decorating or remodeling your house:
91	Giving Up to Get Ahead Written by: Jim Coe | Distributed: 2006-04-28 | I was once a real starving art student, working two part-time jobs after school and weekends to pay an expensive private art college tuition - and barely getting by.
92	Are Your Customer's Satisfied? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-27 | Do you monitor how satisfied your customer's are with the service or product provided to them? If you do great, if not, you definitely need to start.
93	Saying "Yes" to Life Written by: Bruce Elkin | Distributed: 2006-04-27 | Do you ever gripe and complain about life? About what happens to you, or what you have or do not have? I used to, a lot. I hoped complaining would make things better. But it didn't.
94	Implementing Online Web Support with Knowledge Base Software Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2006-04-27 | Whether you are managing staffing or simply attempting to keep up with increasing support demands, online Web support is proving to be a useful cost cutting avenue for resolving customer support issues.
95	The Dance Written by: Mark Susnow | Distributed: 2006-04-27 | When was the last time you really challenged yourself and allowed yourself to experience the feeling that maybe you won't be able to get it and that perhaps you might fail?
96	When To Raise Your Prices, Without Feeling Evil About It Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-04-26 | There are many legitimate reasons to raise your prices. But, you need to think about more than just yourself here. That's right, raising your prices can actually be an unselfish act, done in deep service to your customers. WARNING: The benefits ONLY APPLY IF the higher price is coming from a place of truth and integrity in your heart.
97	Tourism is Back in Full Swing in Cancun, Mexico Written by: Jon Wuebben | Distributed: 2006-04-26 | Cancun is back, better than ever! Over a hundred Mexico resorts have reopened and the state tourism minister predicts Cancun will draw as many visitors in 2006 as it did two years ago. And the travel deals are great! If you haven't been, now may be the best time to take a vacation to Cancun.
98	Set a Success Strategy Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-26 | Every manager should have a success strategy in place that he or she can follow. A success strategy is not only good for them, but it can also help their employees succeed as well.
99	How to Choose the Right Bath Accessories Written by: Ted Roberson | Distributed: 2006-04-26 | There's nothing worse after a nice hot bath or shower than to suffer the consequences of not having a fresh towel on a nearby towel rack waiting for you. Or worse...
100	How To Create A Balanced Picture Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-04-26 | Image is everything when it comes to your photographs. You can have the most expensive camera, and all the modern trimmings, but this will not make a difference to your picture. Only you the photographer can make the difference...
101	Strategies to Put Eyeballs On Your Website Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2006-04-26 | Successful webmasters all share three essential traits. First, they have developed processes for generating links to their website...
102	How To Increase The Creativity Of Your Shots Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-04-25 | Part of the fun of taking photos is displaying the increase the creativity of your shots and making your photos the center of attention. Simple techniques can produce stunning results.
103	Wasted Money Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-25 | What are your business costs due to poor quality (CoPQ) and their effect on your bottom line? For this discussion, CoPQ is any costs (dollar amount) you can associate with the inability to correctly perform a task the first time.
104	Keep Your Memory Sharp... As Time Goes By Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-24 | Age-related memory loss is a common phenomenon, and unfortunately, there is no miracle cure for it. So what can help us? What techniques can we use to help us remember things properly? Here I present a few things that can help you fight this disorder.
105	Maintaining Good Bone Density Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-21 | As we age, bone density becomes more and more important, especially for pre- and post-menopausal women. Poor bone density can lead to diseases such as osteoporosis and bone cancer. It is important to start thinking about bone density early.
106	Where's Your Helping Hand? Written by: Motivational Speaker Gregory Scott Reid | Distributed: 2006-04-21 | All of us are raised differently, in different environments of different cites, by different families of different cultures. When we grow up, we all have different abilities and different levels of independence. Even though we are different people in different places, many of us are provided with the same tools and lessons to become independent, contributing, even successful members of our community.
107	Customer Service At Its Best Written by: Bill Lampton Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-04-21 | Because we experience so much customer service that annoys us, and even insults us, finding someone who truly cares about customers lifts our spirits.
108	Raising Your Kids From the Inside Out Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-20 | Nowadays it seems if many parents are very worried about what their children are watching on TV or what they are looking at on the computer. It seems as if many parents are so absorbed with what their kids are doing that they forget about a very important part of childhood -- the effects of good nutrition. Not only the daily effect, but the life-time effects as well.
109	6 Eye-Catching Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your House Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-04-20 | The exterior of your home offers a first impression of your house and your style. Make the most of those initial seconds by maximizing your home's curb appeal. This holds true whether you are selling your home or plan to live in it forever.
110	Stop and Go Home Written by: Motivational Speaker Gregory Scott Reid | Distributed: 2006-04-20 | How many of us are in our present circumstances based on things we were taught as children? Some of those things might have been ingrained into our mind for a reason, such as safety. But, now that we're adults, are any of the old rules subconsciously holding us back?
111	Cold Calling Rapidly Disappearing Written by: Frank Rumbauskas | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | As more and more people enter the sales profession, less and less are utilizing cold calling as their prospecting technique of choice. Why is this happening?
112	10 Steps To Save Your Retirement Written by: Lawrence Groves | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | What is it that separates the successful from those who are not? Successful individuals have a strong personal vision of what they want and why they want it. That vision gives them the strength to stick to their strategies even when doing so is uncomfortable.
113	Cold Calling - Top 5 Reasons to Avoid It Written by: Frank Rumbauskas | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | Cold calling, once the only method of sales prospecting, no longer works in today's world. Here are the top five reasons to avoid it:
114	How Do You Get To Easy Street? Written by: Kalinda Rose Stevenson | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | I got an email from a friend this week. She has started work on a new business venture but has gotten distracted by family matters. One phrase in her email stood out. 'This is not as easy as I had planned.' Her words got me thinking about the expectation that doing something new should be 'easy.'
115	Your Most Expensive Web Site Marketing Mistake Written by: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | 'Can you give me some feedback on my brand new website?' a life coach named 'Kevin' asked his e-zine subscribers. 'I just revised my site --- finally!'
116	Keep That Fresh Energetic Look All Day Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | Today's life is very hectic. Jobs are requiring more and more hours, raising children takes a lot of time, and the daily activities of living complete the last minutes of our busy day. It is hard to look energized and refreshed with the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced life.
117	Eight Keys to Success Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | Who among us does not want to be successful? Everybody wants to achieve some level of success; whether it be in their personal life, or in the business world. Here are eight keys to success that everybody should follow in their daily routine.
118	A Do-It-Yourself Guide To Publishing Ezines or Online Newsletters Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | All of the rich-and-famous internet business guru's tell you that 'the money is in the list.' This guide will help you to strategize, plan and execute a profitable online newsletter.
119	Wedding Pearl Wearing Guide Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | Choosing pearls for a wedding party is a loving task. Jewelry that extra bit of frosting for each member of the wedding party – an elegant finishing touch.
120	The Individual 401k - BIG Business Benefits For The Home Business Written by: Daniel Lamaute | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | Major mutual fund and investment management companies now offer self employed individuals 401k plans that are easy to install and administer at very low cost. What's more independent contractors and small business owners can borrow part of their retirement savings tax-free and penalty free by taking advantage of a loan provision in these new plans.
121	The Inside Scoop on Mutual Fund Rip Offs Written by: Ulli G. Niemann | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | The bear market that showed up at the end of 2000 has every brokerage house—as well as the entire mutual fund industry—scrambling to find creative ways to boost both their image and bottom line. Unfortunately, this is often at the investors' expense.
122	Who Else Wants to Learn How to Start A World Wide, Profit Pulling Record Label? Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | Virtually every recording artist, started out on a small independent label. They recorded their own music, started their own publishing companies, produced their own masters, did their own promotions until they landed their first major label recording contract.
123	What's Working Now? Written by: Lyle Wilkinson | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | Financial markets are not static. What works now might not work tomorrow. Sometimes what worked in the past will start to work again.
124	Rejuvenate Yourself After a Workout Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | I often have muscle or joint pain that night or the next day. The pain rarely stops me from exercising; however, it does limit what type of exercises I do during my next workout.
125	Decision Making: A Way of Life Written by: Theresa Gabriel | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | You may be familiar with standard decision making steps such as fact-finding, problem-finding, idea-finding, solution-finding and acceptance-finding. They are fine tools, but first I suggest practicing the habit of becoming aware of the decisions that come up every day!
126	Am I Cut Out for This? 13 Attributes of the Wealthiest, Happiest, and Most Successful Entrepreneurs on the Planet Written by: Melanie Benson Strick | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | Check in with yourself and see how many of these attributes you have. You may find that you are missing a few of these. That's OK, you can develop a training plan for yourself and watch your success begin to soar.
127	The Healing Power of Marketing Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | I was waiting for the tapioca pudding. In the same way many of us wait for customers. We were having a great conversation with some friends over dinner, but I have to admit, I was a little distracted. If this happens among friends, imagine what your customers are thinking about while they are reading your marketing.
128	7 Dog Adoption Tips I Learned From My 2 Dogs Written by: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-04-18 | Adopting a dog? I'm not a veterinarian or a dog trainer, but I've enjoyed two successful adoptions. Here are some tips I've picked up along the way.
129	4 Simple Ideas for Spring and Easter Decorating Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-04-14 | I'll admit that I'm not one to decorate for holidays with plastic clings on the windows or lots of porcelain replicas of a season's icons.
130	Mother Nature and Father Time: How to Beat This Dynamic Duo Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-14 | We all age. It is a normal part of life. Unfortunately, some of us age faster than others. Did you know that stress is considered one of the main factors in determining how quickly we age?
131	Making a Professional Career Change? 10 Career-Killers to Avoid When You Resign Your Job Written by: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-04-14 | Congratulations! You just got an offer for a wonderful new job. There's just one catch. You have to say good-by to your current employer. Clients often admit they're nervous about making the departure announcement.
132	Interpreting Your Dreams Written by: Clare Gibson | Distributed: 2006-04-13 | Many of us suppress our emotions in the waking world-especially extreme ones-for fear of somehow alienating those around us, or else of appearing dangerously vulnerable, or even of disgusting ourselves.
133	Losing Weight is an Inside Job Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-13 | The importance of being thin is plastered all over television, newspapers and magazines. The 'skinny' image is what the media tells us is correct. This image is putting a lot of stress on women to be skinny. Society thinks that if you want to be beautiful, you also have to be skinny.
134	Article Directory Managers Take Stand Against Private Label Content Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2006-04-12 | Article directory managers are almost universally banning the submission of rebrandable articles or private label content. People who submit this content are getting permanently banned from directories on account of it. Many have been duped into believing that they bought the exclusive use of the article, but...
135	Feeling "Water Logged" Again? Break the Monthly Cycle of Bloating and Weight Gain Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | It's that time of the month again. That means it's time to begin bloating and gaining water weight again. Many women feel irritable and bloated before, during, and after menstruation. Often dietary changes and a little exercise are enough to relieve the bloating and swelling...
136	Five Steps to Successful Online Selling Written by: Kate Smalley | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Each year, Internet users purchase billions of dollars worth of products and services online, according to Web researcher eMarketer. Is your business getting its share of the pie? You can capitalize on the power of the Internet, if you follow these four important steps to successful online selling.
137	The Business Cycle - Where Are We currently? Written by: Damian Campbell | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Economists use numerous regularly released surveys, statistics and reports to try and predict the future direction of the economy. But if you wish to use phases of the economy to help guide your investment strategy, perhaps the most reliable and most available parameters are the financial markets themselves.
138	Unemployment May Require a 401(k) Defensive Strategy Written by: Daniel Lamaute | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | We all plan and prepare for what lies ahead of us, but can we truly know what our future holds? In all of our planning, we never seem to account for that Mack truck barreling down the freeway, out of control and on a direct path for our vehicle.
139	We All Need A Father Figure To Lean On Written by: Geela | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | When I think of the ultimate father figure I think of the extraordinary paternal love and devotion of the Biblical King David for his son Absalom even when his son turned against him and attempted to kill him.
140	How to find an Investment Advisor Written by: Ulli G. Niemann | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Do you think you need an Investment Advisor? Hold on before you answer because this is sort of a trick question. Also, I am definitely biased because I am an Investment Advisor. Nonetheless, I think I can assist you in looking at this issue in a way that will serve you.
141	So, You Finally Decided To Start Your Own Record Label? Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | That's the spirit. You are going to have to take some of that spirit and channel it into many directions, in order to develop a lucrative, Indie record label company. Not to worry it can be done and is easier than you think.
142	Earth Wind and Fire - the Signs of the Zodiac Written by: Clare Gibson | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | United as they are by the element of fire, those born under the zodiacal signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are said to have certain characteristics in common.
143	Charles Darwin and the Giant Tortoise Written by: Michael Kerrigan | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Charles Darwin is most famously known for his theory of evolution. He is less known for his 5 year voyage (1831-1836) around the world as an anthropologist.
144	Tapping Into Your Creativity Through Life Treasure Mapping Written by: W. Jane Robinson | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Life treasure mapping is a fun, active step for connecting with your creativity. Your Life Treasure Map is symbolic of what you desire and wish to manifest or create.
145	Imagine, I Wonder If You Can... Written by: Terry Sparing | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | I have a dream that I can live in an America where all of my dreams can become a reality. I have a dream that I can enjoy true financial independence. I have a dream that all things that my heart desires are within my reach.
146	Getting Started With Your Own Online Business Written by: Sean Babb | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | If you are starting an online business or you already have one, the large numbers of people coming online could potentially be your future clients. New customers are everywhere; we only need to take the steps to bring them to us and to help them decide to use our products or services.
147	Meeting Employee Work Expectations: 4 Keys for Minimizing Turnover Written by: Eric Fox | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Workforce experts estimate that the cost of replacing a worker is 1.5 times the annual salary of the worker. To minimize your turnover costs and maintain a productive workplace, employers need to look beyond the salary and benefits.
148	The Ultimate Survival Skill for the Information Age Written by: Dave Kahle | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | We're living in incredibly turbulent times. The well spring of this uncertainty lies in one of the characteristics of the newly-arrived Information Age.
149	An Unreliable Wholesaler = A Black Hole In Your Sales Written by: Paul Mroczka | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | The Difference Between Making and Losing Money.
150	The Chubby American Child -- a Growing Problem Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Between 5-25% of children and teenagers in the United States are obese (Dietz, 1983). As with adults, the prevalence of obesity in the young varies by ethnic group.
151	Be Wise - Go for Total Wealth Written by: Emmanuel Emezie | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | There are three kinds of wealth – the physical, the material and the spiritual. This article examines the different kinds of wealth and then introduces the concept of total wealth. It then proceeds to show that we can only get the most out of life by striving for total wealth.
152	How to Start a Successful Internet Home Business for Less Than Five Bucks Written by: Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy | Distributed: 2006-04-11 | Making money on the Internet is easier than most people think. All you really need is a product to sell, a website to sell it with and a way to get interested customers to your site. Here's how you can get all of these things set up and running for less than five bucks before you go to sleep tonight.
153	Cash Flow Notes 101 Written by: Russ Dalbey | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | A new trend dubbed 'peer-to-peer' financing is emerging in the financing arena and it's already more common than most people think.
154	How to Buy Memory Foam Products Online Written by: Ross Goldberg | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Memory Foam is becoming a very popular bedding item! The problem is that not everybody is honest about their product and there are specific things one must look for when thinking about purchasing memory foam products.
155	Antioxidants and Calcium: The One-Two Punch for Aging Written by: Kathy Castillo | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Did you know that what we eat can determine how fast we age? Good nutrition is more than simply the foods we eat. It is also how we eat.
156	Can I Share The Ultimate Secret To Success With You? Written by: Motivational Speaker Gregory Scott Reid | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | By definition, Secrets are considered hidden knowledge. Truth be told, the knowledge that will lead you to the greatest of heights is not hidden at all.
157	How to Enjoy a Healthier Life Being N*aked - Legally - In Public Written by: Diana Barnum | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Good news! Health and beauty insider secrets are not just for the 'A-List' any more. A new series of health and lifestyle programs are underway...
158	Knowledge Base And Help Desk Unite For Customer Self Support Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Effectively managing customer support demands is a key element in successful business operations, and with call loads steadily increasing, more and more companies are turning to Customer Self Support solutions.
159	Viral Marketing Tips to Sky-Rocket Your Traffic and Profits Written by: Ian Canaway | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Viral marketing strategies are marketing techniques which once implemented take on a life of their own; they continually expand their reach across cyberspace drawing more customers and their cash into your net.
160	#1 Reason for Network Marketers Fail Written by: Jerry Olthoff | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | What's the #1 Reason for Failure in Network Marketing? It's not what you think... This article will open your eyes to the Truth.
161	Bring Nature's Beauty Indoors Written by: Ted Roberson | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Have you been nostalgic about the days of your safari or cloistered in during the frigid days of winter? There's always something from Nature's Beauty collection to beat those claustrophic blues.
162	Collecting Abundance In A Bucket Written by: Kalinda Rose Stevenson | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | I listened to a recording recently of two men having a conversation about the nature of abundance. In their conversation, the dominant metaphor for abundance was water.
163	10 Tips for Telling GREAT Video Stories Written by: Brien Lee | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Buying multimedia these days is a confusing process. We live in a hype-heavy world. Chances are you've heard of Flash, and I know you've heard of or use PowerPoint. And when you want a sight-and- sound program to tout your company or make your pitch from your computer, what do you do?
164	6 Reasons Why Case Studies Are A Terrific Market For Freelance Writers Written by: Steve Slaunwhite, MBA | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | I remember the first time a client offered me a case study writing assignment. I was petrified. Of course, these days, I know more. A lot more. In fact, I write dozens of case studies for clients each year.
165	Finding a Quality Hotel in Mexico Written by: Jon Wuebben | Distributed: 2006-04-07 | Mexico is one of the most visited places in the world. With its warm hospitality, all inclusive resorts and great weather, it's easy to see why. But, there are a million choices.
166	The Fast And Easy Way to Start an Internet Home Business Written by: Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy | Distributed: 2006-04-06 | Many people think that starting an Internet home business is hard. In fact, there is no business in the world that is faster or easier to launch. If you have 15 minutes and a connection to the Internet, I'll show you how to launch your own Internet business right away.
167	Why Am I A Very Poor Man? Perhaps It's Your "MIND-SET MARKETING PLAN!" Written by: Douglas P Blackthrone | Distributed: 2006-04-06 | Have you ever asked yourself, 'Why am I a very poor man?' Perhaps it's nothing more than a mindset issue, so let's explore and find out ... OKAY?
168	Rawhide Lamp Shades - Measuring And Ordering Written by: Craig Chambers | Distributed: 2006-04-06 | The right rawhide lamp shade can make a perfect lamp. But the wrong size shade can make a beautiful lamp look out of balance.
169	Nutritional and Vitamin Supplemental Needs of Children Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-04-06 | In today's hectic world parents don't have time to create a healthy menu for their children. Their children only have tastes for high fat, low nutritional, junk food items. Feeding them healthy vitamin rich food needed for proper growth and development has become an issue.
170	Negotiating Business In China Written by: Gerard Brandon | Distributed: 2006-04-06 | Just like Confucious and Lao Tsu (who was the inspiration for Taoism) when negotiating for new suppliers or marketing to the Chinese you must remember that they are more conscious of seeking 'the way' rather than the truth.
171	5 Easy Ways to Decorate with Sheets Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-04-05 | Want a custom, coordinated look that is inexpensive? Use bedsheets. Yep, the same sheets you cuddle under at night can turn a bedroom from boring to stunning. A designer look at Walmart prices.
172	What You Need To Do To Avoid Burning Money On Advertising Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-04-05 | Advertising. Curse? Money hole? Or powerful venue? It seems so obvious: where else, for a few hundred dollars, could you get in front of thousands of people? And it's true that many of them are really wanting what you're offering. Unfortunately, the vast majority of advertising ends up being good to wrap fish in, and not much else.
173	Chinese Don't Buy Gimmicks Written by: Gerard Brandon | Distributed: 2006-04-05 | When you are considering any investment by your company into the Chinese market the following considerations are worth considering.
174	How to Feel More Energized and Refreshed All Day Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-04-05 | No matter how much you sleep, do you still feel sloppy at work? Are you constantly complaining of headaches or aches in other parts of your body? Is work becoming too much to take? Is health and fitness becoming your last priority? Take stock of where you are going in life.
175	How To Create A Global Retail Brand On A Shoe String! Written by: Gerard Brandon | Distributed: 2006-04-04 | From Fanfare to Flop can be a very short time in Brand and Product launches. History shows that as many as 9 out of every 10 product launches end up as financial failures.
176	5 Simple Tips To Improving Your Website's Conversion Rate Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2006-04-04 | You've worked long and hard to get traffic to your web site. Now you've got to persuade them buy something from you. This is called web site conversion.
177	Timeless Tips to Slow the Aging Process Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-04-04 | We all wish that we could turn back time—usually to improve our appearance. It makes sense to give aging some thought. You cannot die of old age, but you can die from the damage that aging does to your body.
178	The Fundamental Key to Internet Home Business Success Written by: Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy | Distributed: 2006-04-04 | In regard to making money on the Internet, everyone is always looking for the quick fix. They want to sign up for a program, place and advertisement and make hundreds or thousands of dollars instantly.
179	Help Desk Software: Improve Efficiency And Customer Satisfaction Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2006-04-04 | In today's fast paced business scenario managing customer's requests has become more and more complicated. Call volumes and customer expectations are high and may exceed what staff can effectively respond to.
180	Get the Drop on Drop Shipping Scams Written by: Paul Mroczka | Distributed: 2006-04-04 | How to choose a reliable drop shipper.
181	Did You Buy Into The Lie? Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | In my website statistics, I have been watching a trend over the last year or so. That trend has gone from just a few misled individuals a year ago, to hundreds of duped webmasters today. Did you buy into the lie too?
182	How to Rejuvenate After Your Workout Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Regular exercise will help protect you from chronic disease, improve your mood and decrease your chances of injury. The older you are, the more you have to gain from exercise. All it takes is 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
183	SORRY, You Are Way Off If You Think An Independent Record Label Can't Be Super Profitable!!! Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Independent records labels are usually more profitable for the owner of the label than being allied with a major label because the artist gets to keep 100% of the profit. So if money is the only measure of profitably, independence puts more money in the artist's pocket.
184	The Persistency Phenomena, Program Trading and the Small Caps Written by: Damian Campbell | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | The concept of trading for persistency is simple. The rules are this; buy on an up day and sell on a down day. The results of this strategy have blown away buy and hold and were demonstrated in the article: - The Non-Random Walk Theory Persistency.
185	Using Business Listings to Harness the Power of Local Search Written by: Chris Beasley | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Local search is getting bigger every day. All the major search engines are now pursuing it and users are getting more accustomed to using it. What is local search exactly?
186	What Coaching Can do for You Written by: Ali Rodriguez | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Have you ever noticed how one organization appears to achieve sustained success while a seemingly identical competitor appears to constantly struggle?
187	Florida Hurricane Season Demands Smart Auto Insurance Written by: Erin Shaughnessy | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Does your car insurance policy cover hurricane damage? If you are living in the state of Florida, or another high-risk region, be sure to purchase a comprehensive policy to cover damages in the event of a storm.
188	From "Just A Job" To Your Dream Career Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Are you in a career you love, or in a job you are tolerating? What's the difference? If you're working strictly to earn a paycheck to pay the bills, you have a job. If your days are filled with passion and delight for the work you do, you have a dream career.
189	CICC's Confident Parenting Program Helps Prevent Child Abuse Written by: Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as the National Month of the Young Child. Both serve to focus public attention on the needs of children and their families, particularly the need for quality parenting education.
190	Networking For Success Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Business networking is a powerful way to promote your business. Meeting other business people is an essential part of building your own enterprise. Businesses thrive when partnering with others and business networking allows you to do this. No man/woman is an island and the same applies to your business.
191	Resume Writing Tips Written by: Cecile Peterkin | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Although no one gets hired solely on the basis of a resume, many job seekers miss the opportunity of an interview because of an inadequate resume.
192	How to Minimize Memory Loss Tips Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-03-31 | Age-related memory loss is a common phenomenon, and unfortunately, there is no miracle cure for it. So what can help us? What techniques can we use to help us remember things properly?
193	Podcasting a Great Way to Share Media Files Written by: Kate Smalley | Distributed: 2006-03-30 | Less than a year ago, most people had never heard of podcasting. Yet, the podcasting audience will reach 10 million this year and 50 million by 2010, projects online researcher eMarketer. So what's all the hype about? And what does podcasting mean anyway?
194	Using The "Let Them Feel The Pain" Promotional Model Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2006-03-30 | One of my favorite copywriting models is the 'problem, agitate, solution' model. This is where you show your prospects...
195	Attack the Ravages of Time with Anti-Aging Agents Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-03-30 | Humankind has long sought to reverse the aging process. We have tried to defy nature by developing methods that will stop or reverse the aging process; in the process, we've consulted magic, superstition, medicine, and science.
196	Are You Financially Fit? Written by: Joan Peterkin | Distributed: 2006-03-28 | Are you financially fit? If not, can you become financially fit? What does it mean to you to be financially fit? Financial fitness is very personal and can only be determined by you.
197	The Importance of Trend Following in Stock Market Investing Written by: John Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-03-28 | What Edgar Genstein is talking about is the core of investment strategy - trend following. While he explains it in an academic sense, I prefer to be more visual.
198	Choosing The Right Camera Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-03-28 | With all the new and varied cameras on the market, sometimes choosing the right one for your photography needs can be confusing. Some key points to be considered when choosing your camera:
199	Monaco Prince Takes Pole Position Written by: Henri Boulanger | Distributed: 2006-03-28 | Less than a year after succeeding to the throne, Prince Albert of Monaco is swapping the luxury of his palace for the wilds of the North Pole to highlight global warming.
200	Mothers – The True Unsung Heroes In Our Lives Written by: Geela | Distributed: 2006-03-28 | While growing up, my mom's way of helping me recognize and respect the value of motherhood was to say that since God could not be everywhere at the same time, He invented moms. Naturally, it was an honorable job that demanded a mix of great respect and fear. After all, everyone knew about the severe consequences for disobeying God or His chosen right hand, mom.