Cathy Taylor's Articles http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Starting a Social Network for Women Women are innately social creatures, and new technologies such as a social network have helped us connect faster and communicate better. Women can now find forums and chat rooms for just about anything they are interested in whether it's business, parenti... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/starting-a-social-network-for-women-2258369.html 01st June 2011 How Business Networking can Empower Women How Business Networking can Empower Women In the past business networking has consisted primarily of providing events in meeting places where women could connect with each other and hopefully discover ways to become more successful. Networking for wome... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/how-business-networking-can-empower-women-2258294.html 01st June 2011 The Right Business Social Network for Women Women need the right kind of business social network for support; especially when they are just starting up a new business venture. Many find that joining a social network developed for the specific needs of women is a fantastic way to get the kind of hel... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/the-right-business-social-network-for-women-2245619.html 24th May 2011 Unleash Your Creative Ideas Creative ideas are available to everyone. It really is a misnomer that creativity only happens to a 'select few.' The key to a successful creative life is to know how to unleash the genius that is inside of you. What is creativity? In my viewpoint crea... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/unleash-your-creative-ideas-2217465.html 09th May 2011 What are the Risks and Benefits of Internet Dating? More people are using dating websites every day making them one of the most successful enterprises on the World Wide Web. But how many of these people are making sure that they are protected from criminals, predators and frauds who are preying online? Wit... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/what-are-the-risks-and-benefits-of-internet-dating-1741802.html 13th September 2010 How Employers can Link Their Benefit Plans to the Organizational Strategy If you are an employer than it is important to know how you can link your benefit plans to your organizational strategy. There are a couple of different ways that you can achieve this and knowing these ways will help make it much easier for you to get it ... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/how-employers-can-link-their-benefit-plans-to-the-organizational-strategy-1539028.html 10th May 2010 Documents That a Retirement Plan Participant can Review of the Employers As an employee it is important to understand what documents you as a retirement plan participant will be able to review. When you request to see certain documents they need to be given to you by law to review. Other documents will require a written reques... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/documents-that-a-retirement-plan-participant-can-review-of-the-employers-1539007.html 10th May 2010 What are the Different Types of Employee Benefit Plans? Do you know what the different types of employee benefits are? As an employee it is essential that you understand the different types so you can be sure that you are receiving the benefits that you should be. First you need to understand what benefits... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-employee-benefit-plans-1538997.html 10th May 2010 Key Benefits that will aid in Employee Retention Are you an employer? If you are, then you need to understand what the key benefits are that will help to aid in employee retention. Retention among your employees is vital if you don't want to be constantly looking for new people to hire or incur the expe... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/key-benefits-that-will-aid-in-employee-retention-1538966.html 10th May 2010 What are the Obligations a Plan Fiduciary Needs to Fulfill for Missing Employees? A plan fiduciary is important if you have a missing employee because they will need to fulfill their obligation to find that employee and to distribute their account balances to them or in another way if they can't be found. The first step for the fid... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/what-are-the-obligations-a-plan-fiduciary-needs-to-fulfill-for-missing-employees-1525095.html 29th April 2010 Who is Required to be HIPAA Compliant and Why? Do you know if you are HIPAA compliant or who in fact needs to be? Many people don't understand what the answers are to either of these questions. But you do need to know the answers so you can decide if it applies to your company or not. Let's start ... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/who-is-required-to-be-hipaa-compliant-and-why-1525062.html 29th April 2010 Should You Fire Missing Employees or is that Even Legal? When you have an employee that fails to report to work and also fails to contact anyone to let them know what is going on, most employers will want to terminate them. Before you can fire a missing employee you must first determine if it is even legal to d... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/should-you-fire-missing-employees-or-is-that-even-legal-1525011.html 29th April 2010 The Process to Handle Legal Tenant Evictions Handling tenant eviction is never a landlord's favorite duty, but you can make it easier on yourself by knowing the process and the laws. Tenant eviction can happen for several reasons, for example, you sell your property and the new landlord wants to re... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/the-process-to-handle-legal-tenant-evictions-729052.html 28th December 2008 How to Handle a Tenant Eviction As a landlord you will eventually face the day when you have to evict a tenant from you rental property. It's definitely not the most pleasant of tasks especially when your renter is a good one and maybe circumstances beyond your control or theirs forces... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/how-to-handle-a-tenant-eviction-727862.html 19th December 2008 Keurig Coffee Makers Creates Coffee Heaven for Everyone Some people can't get through a day without coffee. As a host, having the right coffee maker for visitors is a necessity. Coffee is also a wonderful conversation starter and makes your home smell good in a comfortable, familiar kind of way. Who doesn't... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/keurig-coffee-makers-creates-coffee-heaven-for-everyone-714546.html 08th December 2008 Five Tips for Best Hiring Practice Performing background checks on applicant's seeking employment is common practice today for 80% of large corporations. Smaller sized firms are also beginning to understand how critical it is to know who you are hiring. Tom Lawson, background check pio... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/five-tips-for-best-hiring-practice-696706.html 27th November 2008 Top 5 Tricks Job Applicants Use to Cheat Pre-Employment Drug Tests Over 80% of Fortune 500 corporations now test for illicit drug use before hiring an employee. According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, however, potential applicants who currently use drugs are more likely to apply t... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/top-5-tricks-job-applicants-use-to-cheat-preemployment-drug-tests-693523.html 25th November 2008 Small Business Owner’s Guide to Background Checks Good employees are valuable. For small companies, making bad hiring decisions can mean the difference between staying in business, or not. The prevalence of background checks on prospective employees continues to grow every year, and employers need to c... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/small-business-owners-guide-to-background-checks-684490.html 10th November 2008 Menopause: What is it, are you Going Through it, and what you can do to Alleviate your Symptoms? Most women recognize that a hot flash is a sign of menopause, even if they aren't sure what one feels like. But what about all of those other uncomfortable symptoms such as un expected migraines, or mood swings that cause you to weep uncontrollably at the... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/menopause-what-is-it-are-you-going-through-it-and-what-you-can-do-to-alleviate-your-symptoms-684421.html 10th November 2008 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common and advanced form of snoring caused by an obstruction of an individual's airway. OSA is characterized as intermittent cessation of respiration during sleep for at least 10 seconds with concomitant de... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/obstructive-sleep-apnea-662272.html 13th October 2008 The Ins and Outs of Hiking Yellowstone National Park  With over 2.2 million acres in wildlife, Yellowstone National Park is one of America's leading nature locations. Much of the park is managed as a wilderness and backcountry, with over 1,100 miles of hiking trails maintained. On the other hand, hiking ... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-hiking-yellowstone-national-park-660571.html 10th October 2008 Spend a Day Fishing Yellowstone National Park  Spending a relaxing day in a park is a great way to connect with family or to simply be by yourself. Considered to be one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, Yellow Stone National Park tops the charts. Despite the fact that it is considere... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/spend-a-day-fishing-yellowstone-national-park-660566.html 10th October 2008 Finding Peace and Quiet in a Yellowstone National Park Lodge Are you looking for a relaxing vacation that is secluded in a wilderness environment? If so, Yellowstone National Park is the perfect location. There are many cabins and lodges that you can choose from to help provide a serene atmosphere. Whether you a... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/finding-peace-and-quiet-in-a-yellowstone-national-park-lodge-660500.html 10th October 2008 Unique Wedding Church Decorations for Your Pew Finding the perfect wedding church pew decorations can be frustrating when planning your wedding, but the advent of the internet has changed that forever. Now you can more readily find alternative and unique decorations you used to have to go to the cr... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/unique-wedding-church-decorations-for-your-pew-624329.html 08th September 2008 Locating Lost Benefit Plan Participants To preserve assets for individual retirement purposes, the Department of Labor issued a bulletin in October 2004 revealing the fiduciary duties regarding "missing participants" in contribution plans. Use of specified search methods is required and must... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/locating-lost-benefit-plan-participants-618672.html 04th September 2008 How to Rescue Yourself from Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea just might be a silent killer. Two new studies published in the August issue of the Journal Sleep report that sleep apnea increases the risk of death from any cause, especially if left untreated. Adults with severe sleep apnea, or sleep-di... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/how-to-rescue-yourself-from-sleep-apnea-605778.html 21st August 2008 Top 10 Cravings and Their Healthy Food Choices Have you ever noticed that there are particular foods that you crave on a regular basis, often in cycles?   You're not alone.  For example, many people crave sugar, carbohydrates, or alcohol not because of eating disorders, but instead it is a sign o... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/top-10-cravings-and-their-healthy-food-choices-556487.html 17th June 2008 Yoga for Yeast Infection Yeast infections are painful and uncomfortable and nobody wants them, but statistics tell us that during our lifetime, 75% of all women are likely to have at least one yeast infection and up to 45 percent have two or more. In fact, vaginal yeast in... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/yoga-for-yeast-infection-545680.html 23rd May 2008 How to Stop Snoring Overnight Snoring has long been a prevalent condition upsetting many people's lives. Nearly 50% of middle-aged adults have some episode of snoring in their lifetime. Let's see, that is about 75 million Americans. Talk about making a lot of noise! Some people ... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/how-to-stop-snoring-overnight-541176.html 20th May 2008 Aromatherapy and its Benefits Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that makes use of the body's sense of smell to help boost your mood, relieve stress as well as encourage better health. Aromatherapy uses volatile liquid plant materials called essential oils, and other comp... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/aromatherapy-and-its-benefits-533742.html 08th May 2008 My Whiny B*tch - On the Inside Ever wonder why women have a difficult time succeeding at making money in an easy manner or in a big way? I've asked myself many times, "Why do I constantly have to worry about where the next check is coming from?" A better question might be, "What am... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/my-whiny-btch--on-the-inside-520584.html 18th April 2008 Caring for Aging Parents Caring for Aging Parents Who typically cares for mom and dad as they age? Research studies indicate that it's mostly women, usually daughters that become the care-givers for aging parents. Recent estimates report that 34 million Americans serve as unp... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/caring-for-aging-parents-516440.html 13th April 2008 Refining the Law of Attraction The Secret, the DVD and the book, is estimated to be selling at a rate of approximately 7,500 units a day. That out sells any other book or DVD published to date. So what is the secret about The Secret? The Law of Attraction hit a nerve with the mass... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/refining-the-law-of-attraction-510027.html 07th April 2008 Her Empty Next Syndrome Being a caregiver is a natural part of what many mothers do for a comprehensive period of their adult lives. So when it comes to an end, as when children grow up and leave an 'empty nest' at home, the transition can be painful and disorienting. Sh... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/her-empty-next-syndrome-489296.html 11th March 2008 Aromatherapy and Hair Loss How to use Essential Oils to Treat Thinning Hair Aromatherapy dates back to the Egyptians and has been used for centuries to treat a variety of bodily conditions. Losing hair causes both women and men anxiety and has generated a multi-million dolla... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/aromatherapy-and-hair-loss-193309.html 26th July 2007 The Power of Aromatherapy on Menopause Aromatherapy is typically associated with complementary and alternative medicine. It uses essential oils and other scented compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Aromatherapy can be used to heal symptoms of p... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/the-power-of-aromatherapy-on-menopause-168872.html 04th June 2007 10 Quickest Ways to Feel Joy You wake up feeling joyful but at some point the events of your day interfere with that blissful stream. You may find yourself feeling stranded. Where did my joy go? And more important, how do I get it back? Joy is a natural state of being. If ... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/10-quickest-ways-to-feel-joy-165718.html 30th May 2007 Identity Theft - Are YOU at Risk? Chances are you think that you won't be affected by the nation's number one fast-growing crime. Think again. Identity theft is on the rise. In 2005, 9.3 million Americans were victims of identity theft according to the Javelin Better Business Bureau ... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/identity-theft--are-you-at-risk-97571.html 08th November 2006 What Happens When Your Credit is Damaged? The good thing about bad credit is that you can fix it. If you start now, over time, your bad credit can turn into good credit, and you could qualify for the loans you want at the rates you want. The most important aspect of rebuilding your credit after i... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/what-happens-when-your-credit-is-damaged-68805.html 30th June 2006 What is a FICO Score and How do I Make it Work for me? Whether or not you receive a loan and what interest rate you get on your credit card may be determined by something called a FICO score. Named for Fair, Isaac & Co., a California-based company that developed the credit score, the FICO score is the most wi... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/what-is-a-fico-score-and-how-do-i-make-it-work-for-me-68801.html 30th June 2006 A Relaxing Way of Schooling Yoga, which is more than 5,000 years old Indian tradition, has become immensely popular in the United States of America. Americans have discovered the art of relaxation through yoga. Since its popularity is soaring by the day, a number of "yoga schools... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/a-relaxing-way-of-schooling-67804.html 28th June 2006 Andropause and DHEA Andropause and DHEA are a medical condition and a cure paving the way for a steady recovery. A lack of DHEA, known as Dehydroepianodrosterone in medical circles, is directly correlated with impotence in men. This is also referred to as erectile dysfunc... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/andropause-and-dhea-67798.html 28th June 2006 What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and What you Should Know The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the recent update to this law called the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) protect consumers against inaccurate information being reported by credit bureaus and the privacy of that information. What... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/what-is-the-fair-credit-reporting-act-and-what-you-should-know-67790.html 28th June 2006 What Should I do if I Become a Victim of Identity Theft Identity thieves take advantage of everyday opportunities to discover your personal information and use it to commit fraud or other crimes. The good news is a victim of identity theft has more options today than ever before. According to the Federal Trad... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/what-should-i-do-if-i-become-a-victim-of-identity-theft-67780.html 28th June 2006 Identity Theft - How Can you Prevent it Happening to You? The nightmare of identity theft strikes an estimated 750,000 people every year. How can you keep from being one of them? While there is no guarantee that you won't become a victim, there are some steps you can take to decrease the risk and protect yoursel... http://cathytaylor.articlealley.com/identity-theft--how-can-you-prevent-it-happening-to-you-67775.html 28th June 2006