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1	'Limitless' Has Wisdom Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2011-09-16 | - Word Count: 1145 | Viewed: 346 | Votes: 0 Want the brain power of Eddie in 'Limitless'? We in the real world can't access that much brain power, but with the right tools and clarity of mind on our part, we can have tons of information ready to use, if only we make the decision to do so.
2	How to Write a Resume - Simple and Complex at the Same Time Written by: Rebecca Hawkes | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 438 | Viewed: 1017 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75 Writing an effective resume is as much a creative art as it is a logical puzzle. How do you take 500-600 words and make them jump out and scream "hire me" to an employer? It's a skill that needs constant refining.
3	How MrBean Led the Computer Industry Written by: Jennifer Robinson | Distributed: 2010-11-02 | - Word Count: 917 | Viewed: 1011 | Votes: 0 1955 seemed like any other year to most people, but unbeknown to the world '55 was to prove the arrival of the geeks. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Tim Berners-Lee and Eric Schmidt were all born in 1955.
4	Overcome Your Guitar Playing Problems With Speed Testing Written by: Craig Bassett | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | - Word Count: 1017 | Viewed: 937 | Votes: 0 A large number of guitarists make a number of mistakes when they find that they have trouble playing something... They try to improve their playing of something without doing a few vital things... Read this article to get your guitar playing technique back on track...
5	Roles and Responsibilities of a SAP MM Consultant Written by: Varsha Vilankar | Distributed: 2010-04-20 | - Word Count: 1255 | Viewed: 4425 | Votes: 38 | Rating: 3.29 Everyday there are thousands of people who discover the prospects of a career in SAP. However, lack of knowledge often takes them to mushroom schools that have sprung up due to the high demand of SAP training. Varsha has attempted to give an easy to follow roadmap that is drawn on a timeline. Following this roadmap will ensure that students don't end up as hit-and-run victims of mushroom schools that are run by unethical businessmen and not educators. Midst of the weakening economy and employment uncertainty, the last thing you want is for someone to rob you of your savings and precious time. Read this article to stay in touch for an amazing career in SAP.
6	The Book of Kells Written by: Patricia G. McKinney-Lins | Distributed: 2010-04-15 | - Word Count: 581 | Viewed: 1028 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 The Book of Kells is a beautifully illustrated, hand-written work including the four gospels of the Bible. It was made by monks around the year 800 A.D. and is on display at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. When you visit Dublin, be sure to see this brilliant work of art.
7	Do You Know the Difference Between an Investment Advisor and a Broker? Written by: Tome Tomaj | Distributed: 2010-03-11 | - Word Count: 408 | Viewed: 984 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.67 As an fee-only investment advisor I come across clients from all walks of life. Lately I have noticed something in common with many of these investors. Many do not know the difference between an investment advisor and a broker who manages and/or makes securities recommendations for their clients' investment portfolios. With the almost unprecedented volatility in the securities markets, you cannot afford to dig your head in the sand when it comes to whom is managing your assets.
8	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: 1106 | 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.
9	The Surprising History and Origin of Corn Flakes(r) Written by: Aaliyah Ferris | Distributed: 2010-01-29 | - Word Count: 402 | Viewed: 15602 | Votes: 45 | Rating: 2.82 Corn Flakes(r), the quintessential American-born breakfast cereal complemented perfectly with strawberries, banana slices and, of course, milk, has surprising origins.
10	Basic Fungal Biology For Concerned Homeowners And Mold Inspectors Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2009-12-22 | - Word Count: 738 | Viewed: 1103 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00 Questions about mold related health problems or toxic mold and black mold problems? A Certified mold inspector and mold testing firm offers info and help in regard to mold inspections and mold biology.
11	Mold Biology And Mold Related Heath Issues Written by: Daryl Watters | Distributed: 2009-12-15 | - Word Count: 1331 | Viewed: 1144 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 Questions about mold biology and mold related health issues or toxic mold and black mold problems? Need an indoor air quality or IAQ testing information because of sick building syndrome, building related illness, or toxic black mold?
12	Why 529 College Savings Plans Still Make Sense Written by: Charles Montgomery | Distributed: 2009-10-15 | - Word Count: 544 | Viewed: 781 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 Discussion of saving for college and investing in 529 plans. Answers the question, 'Is it safe to invest in a 529 plan?'
13	Back To School With Laptops and Netbooks Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2009-10-15 | - Word Count: 626 | Viewed: 947 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50 One of the major problems most web professionals and marketers have is finding the time to use all the blogging sites and programs that exist on the web. Submitting to all these micro-blogs can be very time-consuming... so here's a possible solution for you!
14	5 Ways to Use a Light Bulb Moment Written by: Laurel Vespi | Distributed: 2009-09-01 | - Word Count: 413 | Viewed: 1554 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.00 We've all had those ah-ha moments - a split second when something become crystal clear. That sense of the lights going on is your signal that an opportunity exists. You now have a new piece of information or insight that can impact on your choices going forward.
15	A Glimpse of History Through Civil War and Western Replicas Written by: Beth Mark | Distributed: 2009-07-28 | - Word Count: 772 | Viewed: 913 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.15 Historical reenactments are one of the fastest growing hobbies in America, and its no surprise. Our history as Americans defines how we are today. Through learning from the past, we can appreciate all the sacrifices and hard work that our ancestors made in order to secure our freedoms.
16	Finding Flags Made In The USA Written by: Beth Mark | Distributed: 2009-07-14 | - Word Count: 704 | Viewed: 783 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.50 Finding Flags made in the USA is not easy. Civil War flags, Military Flags and Colonial Flags hold special meaning to many Americans, especially those that have served in the Armed Forces. However, it is very discouraging to purchase a flag only to find a label Made In China or WhereEver Else!!
17	Gambling Myths Written by: Skyler Ace | Distributed: 2009-07-14 | - Word Count: 728 | Viewed: 977 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60 Few areas of human activity are so immersed in superstition and myth as gambling. Many gamblers do believe in "good" and "bad" luck, playing a part in their gambling success or failure and often carry "good luck charms" or have rituals they perform before going to play. Unless the belief in "luck" becomes obsessive, it is usually harmless.
18	The LPI Certification Is The De Facto Standard For Linux Professionals Written by: Frank Pines | Distributed: 2009-07-10 | - Word Count: 543 | Viewed: 1209 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.89 With its certification programs, the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has constantly raised the bar of excellence. It has continuously provided support to Linux professionals to meet the industry demands for expert skills. LPI has been acknowledged universally as a leader in providing professional help with Linux, Open Source, and Free Software.
19	A Brief History of Online Gambling Written by: Skyler Ace | Distributed: 2009-07-07 | - Word Count: 710 | Viewed: 1087 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 Gambling is said to be as old as organized society itself. There is evidence that the ancient societies of India, China, Greece and Rome all had some form of gambling culture. Some articles thought to be gambling implements dating back to about 2300 BCE have been found in China. A pair of dice dating from 1500 BCE has been found in Egypt.
20	Are Netbooks The Perfect Student Laptops? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2009-04-22 | - Word Count: 699 | Viewed: 948 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.67 Netbooks are becoming extremely popular with the laptop buying public. They have become even more popular with students. Find out why the little netbook may just be the perfect student laptop...
21	Potty Training Made Easy Written by: Kim Michael | Distributed: 2009-04-07 | - Word Count: 507 | Viewed: 934 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.00 If you're the parent of a toddler, you are probably looking for the right signs that your child is ready to be potty trained. Potty training your child can be a frustrating time in your life. When your child is ready to be potty trained, they will provide to you clues that the timing is right. If you capitalize on these clues, and use the right tools, this can be an exciting time in your life, as well as your child's.
22	The History And Traditions Of Easter Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2009-03-03 | - Word Count: 1142 | Viewed: 1639 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.13 Easter, the Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Christ, was the earliest feast day decided upon by the ancient Christian Church. Like its Jewish predecessor Passover, it is a movable feast, based on the lunar calendar rather than falling on the same Sunday every year. It is a joyous festival and a time of redemption.
23	Happy New Year, Class of '10! And Welcome to Your College Financial Aid Base Year Written by: Marc R. Hill | Distributed: 2009-02-27 | - Word Count: 695 | Viewed: 873 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.25 As they were ringing in the New Year on January 1, high school juniors and their parents were also ringing in their college financial aid "base year." Understanding the pros and cons of any financial moves made during your base year - or any year in which financial aid is applied for - from both a tax and financial aid standpoint goes a long way toward determining what you pay for college. So, let's take a look.
24	Keep Your Search Engine Options Open To Find Better Information Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2009-01-20 | - Word Count: 968 | Viewed: 1297 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 Gone are the days when all research was done in the library and with encyclopedias. These days, students can almost avoid the library altogether throughout their education. The Internet is the main reason for this - online libraries, databases, and the World Wide Web have made nearly unlimited information available to its users. Of course, along with any type of good searching and researching practices, users must be cautious with the information they obtain.
25	The Most Dangerous Christmas Gift to Give A High School Senior Written by: Marc R. Hill | Distributed: 2008-12-23 | - Word Count: 642 | Viewed: 1065 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.25 Saving money is only one consideration when putting a child through college. To fully leverage your educational investments, you have to understand how the financial aid formula will be affected by how and when you use your investments. The choices you make could cost or save your family tens of thousands of dollars. Simple Tricks for Reducing College Tuition Costs...
26	Does the Long Tail Work for ESL? Written by: Jack Olender | Distributed: 2008-11-18 | - Word Count: 550 | Viewed: 1108 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.56 Do we - English language teachers - get more varied resources satisfying the needs of niche learning groups?
27	A Brief History Of America's Route 66 Written by: Chuck Saddler | Distributed: 2008-11-17 | - Word Count: 829 | Viewed: 1853 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 Route 66 (1926-1985) is probably the most famous highway in the United States. This highway remains in the consciousness of Americans, even in this day and age, 23 years after the road ceased to carry the designation of an official U.S. Highway.
28	The Relationship Between The NASA Space Shuttle And The Struggling Auto Industry Written by: Arlo Mooney | Distributed: 2008-11-13 | - Word Count: 790 | Viewed: 1242 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40 With all of the talk in the news about the potential failure of U.S. automakers, many have begun to talk about the far-reaching effects of the auto industry on the U.S. economy.
29	The Bizarre History Of The HOLLYWOOD Sign Written by: Morris Timlen | Distributed: 2008-11-05 | - Word Count: 1211 | Viewed: 28061 | Votes: 22 | Rating: 3.32 The most famous sign in the history of mankind is the one that graces the side of the hill above Hollywood, California. As famous a landmark as the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro, the Eiffel Tower in Paris France, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, The Church of the Savior on Blood in Saint Petersburg Russia, and the Statue Of Liberty in New York City, the Hollywood sign is known around the world as the symbol of the American movie industry.
30	Why Taking the GED Test Seriously is Crucial Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-21 | - Word Count: 796 | Viewed: 2013 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.21 The GED test is run by the American Council of Education and is also known as the General Education Development test. The GED consists of five main sections which are science, social studies, language arts reading, language arts writing and mathematics. By practicing your skills in each of the following subjects you dramatically increase your chances of passing the GED test with flying colors.
31	Gear Up For Thanksgiving With Fall-Themed Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-09-23 | - Word Count: 412 | Viewed: 1645 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 The holidays are fast upon us and your florist is undoubtedly beginning to display beautiful fall flower arrangements and products just in time for Thanksgiving. And, since florists who responded to a recent Society of American Florists (SAF) survey chimed in to say that 27% of them had higher Thanksgiving sales in 2005 than they did in 2004, you're bound to see an even greater offering of autumn beauty than you did last year.
32	The Rapid Job Growth of Medical Assistants Written by: Mark Stout, BSc, MD | Distributed: 2008-08-14 | - Word Count: 631 | Viewed: 1744 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing health care jobs. As the American and global population of western countries continues to age, this high growth of many health care jobs is expected to continue through at least the next decade andh employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2006-16 decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training.
33	December Is The Month Of Christmas, The Poinsettia, And Britney Spears Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-06-30 | - Word Count: 463 | Viewed: 1375 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.22 Born December 2, 1981, pop princess Britney Spears was born not just in the month of Christmas, but also in the month of the poinsettia, which is December's birth flower.
34	Online Education for Medical Assistants Written by: Dr. Mark Stout | Distributed: 2008-06-17 | - Word Count: 550 | Viewed: 1142 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.00 Distance education is a field of education that focuses on the use of instructional systems designed to deliver education to students who are not physically on site of a school campus. Rather than attending courses in person, teachers and students may communicate at times of their own choosing by exchanging printed, electronic media or through technology that allows them to communicate in real time.
35	Online Medical Assistant Schools Written by: Mark Stout, BSc, MD | Distributed: 2008-06-05 | - Word Count: 399 | Viewed: 1848 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67 Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner's specialty.
36	Impacts On China - Green Tea And The Global Trade Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | - Word Count: 880 | Viewed: 1298 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 5/19/2008 9:48PM China's love affair with green tea is believed to have begun thousands of years ago. It took centuries for the Chinese to share this secret with their neighbors in Japan and even longer for the country to begin exporting this bountiful crop to destinations all over the world.
37	History Of Green Tea Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | - Word Count: 988 | Viewed: 1420 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.00 Green tea has a history that dates back thousands of years. Although this particular type of tea is only now gaining major notoriety in the West, it has been known to the Chinese and Japanese for centuries. This type of tea is less heavily processed than its counterpart made from the same leaves, but despite this fact, it has not been a heavy export from Asia until the past few years.
38	You Don't Need Wikipedia To Understand Some Basic Flower Terms Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | - Word Count: 538 | Viewed: 1911 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Dish gardens...corsages...tussie mussies...the language of the floral industry can be really confusing for those who aren't familiar with it.
39	What Do Pokemon And Bonsai Trees Have In Common? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-09 | - Word Count: 411 | Viewed: 1605 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 I'll bet you're thinking the answer to what Pokemon and bonsai trees have in common is easy-they both have Japanese origins. Well, you'd actually be wrong. Pokemon do indeed come from Japan, but, although often associated with Japan, the art of bonsai actually began in China.
40	History of Tea in Hong Kong: Tea, Opium and the Balance of Trade Written by: Jon M. Stout | Distributed: 2008-05-07 | - Word Count: 1336 | Viewed: 1382 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 Even the most casual visit to Hong Kong cannot help but notice what a uniquely vibrant Asia city it is. Hong Kong is exciting, different, exotic and welcoming - all rolled into one. It is basically Chinese (the majority of the residents are Cantonese) but most people speak English and almost all are engaged in some form of commerce.
41	The Story Of Fathers Day Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-06 | - Word Count: 968 | Viewed: 1448 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 Father's day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a 'father's day' was first proposed there was no fathers day cards!
42	Time Keeping and Weather Predictions Written by: Andy Lipps | Distributed: 2008-05-06 | - Word Count: 865 | Viewed: 1330 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 In the mid 1700s, Ben Franklin published weather predictions in Poor Richard's Almanac (1732-1757), expressly for the purpose of helping farmers anticipate the way that their crops would be affected by the weather. Weather predication has changed a lot since the days of Ben Franklin, but those initial lessons about weather observations can be practiced by the average person, even at home.
43	The Origin And History Of Mother's Day Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-01 | - Word Count: 1152 | Viewed: 1282 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 The origin and history of Mother's Day goes back to the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day history can also be traced in the United Kingdom where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of day in the United States.
44	Greenwich Mean Time: What Is It and Why It Matters Written by: Andy Lipps | Distributed: 2008-04-29 | - Word Count: 769 | Viewed: 1171 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Ultimately, the concept of why accurate time keeping is important can be traced back hundreds of years. In the 1880s, it was determined that there needed to be some sort of international standard for time keeping. It was because of this need to set standards in time keeping that Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) were established.
45	It's All About the Clocks Written by: Andy Lipps | Distributed: 2008-04-25 | - Word Count: 718 | Viewed: 1102 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.50 Clocks these days - well, they sure aren't what they once were; and that might not be such a bad thing. The first clocks, going way back to the 1300s, were a big step up from sun dials as a means of telling time, but it's hard to say that they were very accurate.
46	Graduation Flowers Are At The Head Of The Class Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-24 | - Word Count: 538 | Viewed: 8019 | Votes: 25 | Rating: 1.68 The coming of spring signals new beginnings, and each year many young adults take the first steps toward that new beginning when they walk across the stage to accept a diploma at their graduation ceremony. Of course, with graduation comes excitement, smiles, tears, a big celebration, and lots of wonderful memories. One way to help make the day even more beautiful and memorable is with flowers.
47	Study Skills Are Boring! Or, Are They? Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2008-04-04 | - Word Count: 815 | Viewed: 1125 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.00 In our current 'Information Age,' study skills have an important role to play in our middle schools and high schools. Explore what they are --and are not-- and how they can empower our next generation.
48	No Need To Be Anglina Jolie To Find Treasure In A Tomb Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-28 | - Word Count: 346 | Viewed: 1610 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.11 A recent discovery in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt proved that you don't need to be Angelina Jolie's character in the movie Tomb Raider to find treasure in a tomb. Archaeologists began their excavation in Luxor hoping to find a mummy, but when they opened the tomb they found a treasure of a very different kind-a garland of flowers entwined with gold.
49	Homework: A Mother's Day Tribute Written by: Susan Kruger | Distributed: 2008-03-25 | - Word Count: 685 | Viewed: 1340 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Things I wish my mom understood when she was helping me with my homework. And, things she probably wished I understood, too.
50	Mattel's Barbie May Launch A Floriculture Career Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-18 | - Word Count: 416 | Viewed: 1379 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.40 If Barbie should ever consider making flowers her career, there are some great educational programs and opportunities available to help get her started.