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10 Steps to More Effective Time Management

30th September 2009
The workaholic view of time management enables the addition of new clients, catching up on your to-do list; finishing back reading and learning about new developments in your industry. Properly viewed, however, time management lets you work productively s... Read >
Author: Willy Gissen

Marketing

29th September 2009
How Anyone Can Cash In With Their Own Blog When you hear the term "blogger" do you think of yourself? If you're like many people then you might find the idea intimidating! While most people enjoy reading blogs, there are few people who think they can... Read >
Author: william

SUBLIME LIFE, ONLY WAY OUT

28th September 2009
We are living in a crowded environment infested with many vices in the form of ‘ifs’, ‘buts’ and ‘whys’ etc., all causes of irritation and argumentation. Our body is made up of virtues and vices picked up throughout life time. It is necessary ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Who Made The First New Year's Resolution?

25th September 2009
What is it that makes people stay up until the wee hours of the morning one night out of the year? My primary objective in life is not to see how late I can stay up, but getting up in the morning. If I can get up each morning, it is a major accomplishm... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Focus = Clarity

23rd September 2009
Photographs are clearer when they are in focus. When they are out of focus, they are blurry, indistinct. How many times have you been disappointed by the result when the focus was off? Faces or objects are blurred, maybe even unrecognizable. Toss that one... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Why You Need to Find a Role Model

23rd September 2009
Mark Twain once said, “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great.” True role models generate motivation. He or she proved that it could be d... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

The Secret Of Your Children’s Education!

23rd September 2009
Using Children’s Literature to Entertain and Educate Your Kids What are Children’s Books? Not only are children’s books a great way to keep kids occupied, but they help them to learn as well. Good children’s books are proven to appeal to kid... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Nurturing Creative Children: Dr. YKK Quotes

23rd September 2009
"Creativity is more of a dull glow than a divine spark - the more fanning it receives, the brighter it will burn. " —James Adams "More often than not, children are unevenly gifted, often being especially gifted in one area. It's not uncommon to fi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

"Wanting What We Can't Have"

22nd September 2009
A week or so ago, my wife and I were browsing in a second-hand shop when we came across a beautiful pine corner unit that was perfect for our newly-restored living room. Being cautious, we decided to think it over and return in a few days' time. Whe... Read >
Author: Eric Garner

Home business happiness

16th September 2009
Stephen Mistretta Defining Your Happiness For Home Business Success You might be saying now “Steve why are you writing an article on happiness? This is a Home Business Site!” The reason is that I estimate that at least 70%+ of you are making the s... Read >
Author: altaf

Lovely Relationship Quotes

31st August 2009
Sometimes the best way to say something is the way someone smarter than you has said it. In that vein, here are some relationship quotes of note: "The act of forgiveness is the act of returning to present time. And that's why when one has become a for... Read >
Author: Gary

what are goals present ClarityFocus

13th August 2009
In the first place, the ideal must be clearly held in mind. The result you desire to out-picture or manifest in your life must first be clearly and distinctly created in your imagination. It must be ‘in focus’; that is, the components must be defined,... Read >
Author: Lord Abnev Solutionfinders

Relationship Quotes for Your Enjoyment

12th August 2009
Sometimes the best way to say something is the way someone more literary than you has said it. In that vein, here are some relationship quotes of note: "Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the b... Read >
Author: rhholzhauer

Romeo and Juliet, Sweat, and the Value of Vulgarity in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

09th August 2009
“To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin.” Okay, so maybe this isn’t the first line that jumps to mind when you think of the great American classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but it’s a darn important one.Ernest Hemingway wrote that Huck... Read >
Author: Paul Thomson

Copywriter lessons from Twitter

02nd August 2009
You're by now quite possibly the proud owner of a nice shiny Twitter account. You're certainly not alone, Twitter is the fastest growing social media site in the world enjoying whopping 1,448% growth year-on-year, from 1.2 million unique users in May 2008... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson

Painting – expressions in colours

26th July 2009
Who can forget the brilliant passage of story from Mark Twain’s ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ in which Tom fools his friends into painting the fence that his aunt had asked him to paint and get a number of gifts in return. Apart from Tom’s wit, t... Read >
Author: John Richards

Cold Calling For New Sale to your business

25th July 2009
In the world of sales, few tasks will turn the stomach of an entrepreneur as much as the thought of cold calling. It is often perceived as the the most difficult, most feared activity in their day. Why is that? For men, does it conjure up awkward memories... Read >
Author: PRIYANKA

Be of Worthy Courage by Dr. Craig Johnson

22nd July 2009
"Courage isn't action lacking the presence of fear but rather action in the presence of fear." Mark Twain. Craig Johnson explains that it is comforting to know that Joshua the inheritor of Moses was in need of confidence. 4 times in Joshua chapter one G... Read >
Author: Nestor Strong

Limo Trip Ideas in Hartford, Connecticut

21st July 2009
Whether you are in Hartford on business or pleasure a luxury limousine is the best way to experience the city. Your limo can get you to and from important meetings, carry you in comfort on a tour of the city, and be your coach for a truly romantic evening... Read >
Author: Luke

Home business happiness and Successful

16th July 2009
Defining Your Happiness For Home Business Success You might be saying now “Steve why are you writing an article on happiness? This is a Home Business Site!” The reason is that I estimate that at least 70%+ of you are making the switch to Home busine... Read >
Author: jaisuman

Using Real Life To Quickly Increase Your Writing Skills

16th July 2009
Because most negative thoughts concern the past or the future, the author Mark Twain said "I have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened." That could have come from a natural human ability to catastrophize which means worrying about... Read >
Author: Marjorie J McDonald

Beauty and Brown Colored Diamonds

09th July 2009
What makes something valuable? Age, rarity, and beauty are a few “valuable” characteristics. All three attributes are combined when it comes to gem stones. And some of the oldest, rarest, and most beautiful jewels are diamonds. Although age and ra... Read >
Author: Web Vinson

Having Life Training Cultivates Leaders for Tomorrow

06th July 2009
Powerful leaders... breed leaders... They don’t just maintain followers. Powerful leaders not only mentally assent to knowing the way ...they actually go the right way. And true leaders then pave the way to others. They duplicate themselves by educatin... Read >
Author: Gary Eby

Channel Your First Tee Nerves into Unconscious Golf Resources for Better Golf

05th July 2009
There's a danger we treat fear completely as a bad thing in golf psychology. Now I know this goes against a lot of what I've been saying, but I'm talking here about the thin end of fear - nervousness. For many people, nervousness is the buzz of competitio... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist

Having Life Training Cultivates Leaders for Tomorrow

01st July 2009
Powerful leaders... breed leaders... They don’t just maintain followers. Powerful leaders not only mentally assent to knowing the way ...they actually go the right way. And true leaders then pave the way to others. They duplicate themselves by educatin... Read >
Author: Gary Eby

Making Disneyland Accessible

26th June 2009
Even if you are confined to a wheelchair or on crutches, you can still enjoy Disneyland. If you are on crutches, you should consider renting a Disneyland Scooter to get around the park. The rental fee is $35 per day, with a $20 deposit. A valid driver's l... Read >
Author: Louis Moon

Strike them out: Mark Twain on adjectives

22nd June 2009
In Pudd'nhead Wilson, Mark Twain cautions us on using adjectives: "As to the adjective, when in doubt, strike it out." Clifton Fadiman warns us too: "The adjective is the banana peel of the parts of speech." Adjectives modify nouns. In the examples ... Read >
Author: Tom Aaron

Lazy Z offers cabins off the beaten path

16th June 2009
The Lazy Z Resort is off the beaten path -- unless of course, you count the paths right on the resort grounds. This California Gold Country resort offers trails and wildlife without ever leaving the resort. The Lazy Z is located in the Sierra Nevada fo... Read >
Author: CaliforniaWeekend.com

Adopt-a-Cat-Month: A Purrfect Time for Adding to Your Family

16th June 2009
Twelve years ago this June, my life was on the verge of a big change. I was in a shelter then, and while I was being taken care of very well, my world was much lonelier. I kept to myself, did some reading, and started to think that maybe life would just... Read >
Author: Bogey the Cat

Mood Swings: What You Know That Just Ain't So

13th June 2009
Mark Twain once quipped, "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." I suggest in today's complicated health arena, much of what we think we know for sure actually is quite different when we l... Read >
Author: david oneal

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Gertrude Stein

12th June 2009
by Philip Yaffe Part 17 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". The... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Mark Twain, Stephen King, hell, and adjectives

12th June 2009
If you look for advice on your writing, surf the Internet and you will find advice galore. One writing site tells you that one reason we plunk down money for writers like Stephen King is because they use adverbs to make their writing interesting. While ad... Read >
Author: Tom Aaron

The mountains and rivers of Switzerland

09th June 2009
The mountain and river of Switzerland is very famous. The Alps Mountain is very high and long. Many clear lakes and rivers interlace with each other. The rural scenery is like a dream and the townscape is like a picture. All is like twinkling pearls that ... Read >
Author: Apple Tree

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Simone Veil

06th June 2009
by Philip Yaffe Part 16 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". The... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Public Speaking - 7 Types of Humor You Can Use

05th June 2009
In public speaking, the ability to use humor is an important skill to possess whatever your natural ability is. Most people like to smile, to laugh, or to enjoy a listening experience. Humor adds sparkle and interest to a speech. Humor when used should ... Read >
Author: Edward Hope

Being a Better Leader through a Teaching Fellowship Program

20th May 2009
A teaching fellowship is a great way to build your leadership skills. There are many programs specifically set up to support and nurture people in their endeavors. People who go into fellowship programs are there to become great leaders in many areas. The... Read >
Author: Gary Fowler

Public speaking: Why using the right word is not always the right thing to do

19th May 2009
by Philip Yaffe Mark Twain famously said: "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." Of course he was absolutely right -- and partially wrong. As every profes... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Friedrich Schiller

19th May 2009
by Philip Yaffe Part 15 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". The... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Funny Birthday Quotes

14th May 2009
Funny birthday quotes aren't hard to find these days, because when it comes to getting older, there's always something to joke about. Having a sense of humor about your age can help to make birthdays a little easier to stomach. For example, here are some ... Read >
Author: Saqarra

Why you CAN launch your own income stream now !

11th May 2009
Professionals advise that startups should do a careful cost analysis and consider every cost including hidden ones. Double this figure and prepare for a year and a half without revenue for initial outlays . What however if you chose a wrong niche/busin... Read >
Author: Cally Rao

Conquest The Virtual Battleground With Short & Sure-Fire Google PPC Management Copies

17th April 2009
Mark Twain expressed his penchant for shorter messages through “If I would have had more time, I would have written you a shorter letter”. Internet searchers too look for the same flavour in PPC ads. There are two ways you can perform Google PPC manag... Read >
Author: Katie Wilson

Golf Is More Than Just A Walk Through The Pasture

15th April 2009
Mark Twain once wrote playing golf was a good way to spoil a walk through the pasture. The inimitable Mr. Twain, from this statement, could be believed not to be a golfer. After all, there is more to golfing than just walking through a pasture. First a... Read >
Author: suegold

Funny Life Quotes to Cheer you up

09th April 2009
Funny Life Quotes are usually sentences or phrases about life which are being said by famous authors and poets. Reading the quotes will certainly bring smile on your face. These quotes help you look at the humorous part of life which is necessary to enjoy... Read >
Author: Manish Kapoor

Strengthen your writing by deleting unnecessary words

09th April 2009
Pleonasm is Greek for using unnecessary words, and pleonastic words are thus unnecessary words. Strunk and White are the first pleonists that we know. Their succinct text outlines the basic elements in writing. Have you read Strunk and White's "Element... Read >
Author: Tom Aaron

Surround Yourself With Positive People for Success

30th March 2009
Self confidence is one of the keys to personal and professional success. If you want to become self confident you need to do three things. 1) Become an optimist. 2) Face your fears and take action. 3) Surround yourself with positive people. In this ... Read >
Author: Bud Bilanich

Top Three Summer Connecticut Tourism Destinations

27th March 2009
Has your family chosen wherethey want to go on your summer vacation? You are not alone, most families have not yet decided where they want to go. It can be a very time consuming process to find that ideal vacation plan, so explore the options for your Con... Read >
Author: sally9127

Maximize Your Tax Breaks: Five Easy Tips

27th March 2009
What's the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? Humorist Mark Twain says, "The taxidermist only takes your skin!" That's the opinion of many Americans. Indeed, ridiculously high tax bills seem prevalent. Thankfully, tax breaks give you le... Read >
Author: Ron Finkelstein

How Anyone Can Cash In With Their Own Blog

23rd February 2009
When you hear the term "blogger" do you think of yourself? If you're like many people then you might find the idea intimidating! While most people enjoy reading blogs, there are few people who think they can become bloggers themselves. It's time to put th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

California's Wild West is in Twain's Calaveras County

20th January 2009
If you're looking for Gold Rush history, you could hardly do better than to visit Mark Twain's former home, Calaveras County, which today shows off many of the same attributes that attracted Twain. Students of Mark Twain will remember The Celebrated Ju... Read >
Author: CaliforniaWeekend.com

Is This What Is Holding You Back

16th January 2009
I want us to look at something that holds so many people back from achieving their life goals - FEAR! If you believe psychologists, they will tell you that you are born with only two fears - the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. If this is s... Read >
Author: goalseeker

Several Ways To Use An Audio Book

12th January 2009
When it comes to an audio book, there are plenty of ways to utilize this priceless source of amusement that goes beyond providing convenience and portability for a wide range of users. Today, the market for audio books is booming with an endless supply of... Read >
Author: suegold

A Quick Weight Loss Program That Will Banish Fat Forever

12th January 2009
With all the commercial diets being promoted with mega advertising budgets and trendy looking fads which come and go literally by the week, how is one supposed to keep your head together, and make the right choice of a quick weight loss program, that will... Read >
Author: Kim Levin

Write a Great Sales Letter!

05th January 2009
I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand writing, you're in good company. Most of us feel the same. ... Read >
Author: Inderpreet singh

Tips and Hints Sales Letter Writing Needs Motivation!

05th January 2009
Tips and Hints Sales Letter Writing Needs Motivation! I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand w... Read >
Author: PUSHAP KUMAR

Quit Smoking Aids – Help Yourself Quit Painlessly and Successfully

04th January 2009
"Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times.” This quote by Mark Twain, aptly describes how tough it is for the addicts to stop smoking once and for all. Quitting cold turkey does help many smokers but many succumb to the temptation of hav... Read >
Author: Karunakar

Write a Great Sales Letter!

04th January 2009
I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand writing, you're in good company. Most of us feel the same. ... Read >
Author: Inderpreet singh

Tips and Hints Sales Letter Writing Needs Motivation!

03rd January 2009
Tips and Hints Sales Letter Writing Needs Motivation! I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand w... Read >
Author: PUSHAP KUMAR

Write a Great Sales Letter!

31st December 2008
I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand writing, you're in good company. Most of us feel the same. ... Read >
Author: Inderpreet singh

Why Sales Letter Writing Needs Motivation?

15th December 2008
I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand writing, you're in good company. Most of us feel the same. I... Read >
Author: balvir kumar

Eight Ways to Use an Audio Book

26th November 2008
When it comes to an audio book, there are plenty of ways to utilize this priceless source of amusement that goes beyond providing convenience and portability for a wide range of users. Today, the market for audio books is booming with an endless supply of... Read >
Author: suegold

Why Sales Letter Writing Needs Motivation?

22nd November 2008
I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand writing, you're in good company. Most of us feel the same. I... Read >
Author: Surender Singh

Get Lost to Get Found!

11th November 2008
"twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -- Mark Twain... Read >
Author: ryanspeaksdotcom

Ready for Halloween?

23rd October 2008
I finally finished putting up my fall decorations this morning. Living in Florida, we don’t get to see too much of this gorgeous season. I grew up in the Ozarks in Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest. In October, I was surrounded with changing co... Read >
Author: Regina Jacques

Things Are Different Now

20th October 2008
A friend recently showed me how to use predictive text when sending SMS messages on my mobile phone. Actually, I had tried it before - many years ago - but gave up because it was clunky and awkward at the time. But when Kathleen showed me how easy it w... Read >
Author: Gihan Perera

Want to Spend the 2nd Half of Your Life YOUR Way?

16th October 2008
"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." Mark Twain Are you considering self employment in order to live life they way you'd like? Nearly one in five pre-retirees say they want to start their own business after ret... Read >
Author: ann ronan

Sales Letter Writing Needs Motivation….

03rd October 2008
I can sit here all day giving you tips and hints on headlines and phrases that sell. But none of it will do you any good if you just plain hate sitting down at the keyboard. If you can't stand writing, you're in good company. Most of us feel the same. I ... Read >
Author: Michael Raju

Fed Injects $1.2 Trillion: Is Liquidity Crisis Real?

02nd October 2008
How real is the credit crisis? Given that perception is reality one would assert that indeed we are confronted with a major credit crisis! Historians have written that most financial crises are a crisis of confidence versus a true financial one. Studen... Read >
Author: golfergary

How To Get Started in Audiobook Publishing - A Step-by-Step Guide

19th September 2008
Recent studies show that audiobooks are a quickly expanding market. In fact, the number of audiobooks recorded yearly is forecast to increase by 500% over the next four years. How do you get into this lucrative market? By becoming an audiobook publisher. ... Read >
Author: Stephanie Ciccarelli

Good Writing Is Simple Writing

17th August 2008
You might understand what you`re writing, but does anyone else? When you write something, are you confident you`re getting the message across effectively? How can you be sure? Well, you can`t. Not completely. But one step you can take to give you... Read >
Author: Daniboy

Home business happiness

15th July 2008
Stephen Mistretta Defining Your Happiness For Home Business Success You might be saying now “Steve why are you writing an article on happiness? This is a Home Business Site!” The reason is that I estimate that at least 70%+ of you are making the s... Read >
Author: Meena Kumari

Bankruptcy can happen to anyone

01st July 2008
Many people who face financial difficulties often feel that they are the only one dealing with such problems. However, throughout the years, many famous and successful people have experienced similar troubles, and in some cases bankruptcy. Perhaps the... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Friedrich Nietzsche

20th June 2008
Part 6 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". These short quotations can ... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

College Families Bushwhacked By New Loan Legislation

11th June 2008
On September 4, 2007, President Bush signed the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, designed to make more financial aid available to the poorest families, as well as lowering interest rates for new borrowers. As a bonus, the bill also created an opportuni... Read >
Author: Reecy Aresty

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Ambrose Bierce

06th June 2008
by Philip Yaffe Part 5 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". These ... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Anatole France

06th June 2008
by Philip Yaffe Part 4 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". These ... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

12 Father's Day Quotes To Honor The Man Who Made You Who You Are Today

04th June 2008
With June 15th right around the corner, the time couldn't be better for some great Father's Day quotes. Whether you're a boy or girl, woman or man, there is someone in your life who had a big impact on who you are today. Not just how you act, but what you... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson

Short Funny Quotes – Immortal gems of wit and wisdom for you!

27th May 2008
The best online address for tons of short funny quotes, guaranteed to make you laugh. Read all about it here. If time is short and you need to laugh fast, short funny quotes are your best bet. Funny quotations are among the most amusing of stuff that you... Read >
Author: Rodger

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of People Named 'W'quotations,pithy prose,epigram,love,politics,religi

20th May 2008
by Philip Yaffe Part 3 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". These ... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde

20th May 2008
by Philip Yaffe Part 2 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". These ... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Mark Twain

20th May 2008
by Philip Yaffe Part 1 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to call "pithy prose". Thes... Read >
Author: Philip Yaffe

Fathers Day Quotations - Wisdom and Wit

03rd May 2008
Given the important roles fathers have played in the development and success of many a successful person, it's hardly surprising that they often feel the need to honour them in poem, prose and performance. The greatest literary minds in particular have... Read >
Author: Johnasmith

Why Use Free Translation Tools?

02nd April 2008
Online translation tools are great because they eliminate or seriously reduce the costs related to translation and give you a translation almost immediately. There are two main reasons behind the success of the free online translation tools. Transla... Read >
Author: CindyKing

10 benefits of being an entrepreneur

28th March 2008
1. Being in control: The best thing about an entrepreneur is that he is in absolute control of his life. He does not have to report to anybody. He can take a vacation any time he feels he needs one. He gets to decide what can happen in his venture. Bes... Read >
Author: Karthik

Home business happiness

27th March 2008
Stephen Mistretta Defining Your Happiness For Home Business Success You might be saying now “Steve why are you writing an article on happiness? This is a Home Business Site!” The reason is that I estimate that at least 70%+ of you are making the s... Read >
Author: Daljeet Kaur

How to Write Words Worth a Thousand Pictures

25th March 2008
We live in a new image-driven society. It can be hard on writers unless they learn to connect with today’s readers. Writing that connects is easy when you keep a few basic writing principles in mind. Let’s face it, as a writer, you are competing with ... Read >
Author: santosh kumar

One More Review of Is He Dead For Broadway

20th March 2008
Review of Is he dead make us wish to get the best tickets possible to the show that everybody seems to be talking about. The show is based on an adaptation of Mark Twain's work. The play had been written in 1898, but was published only as late as 2002. ... Read >
Author: reed tieri

From Photo Albums to Scrapbooks

22nd February 2008
If you’ve ever wondered how scrapbooks began you’re not alone. Most people are familiar with the photo album and understand that once the camera enabled people to have their own photos, these photos were stored and organized in a sensible manner. How... Read >
Author: scrapbooker

Underdogs Can Win at Health as well as the Super Bowl

21st February 2008
Everyone loves when the underdog wins. The New York Giants were a fifth-seeded team playing the Goliath of football-- the undefeated New England Patriots, who were the highest scoring professional football team in history. It was a well fought match, and ... Read >
Author: Dr. Doug Fullington, MD

Various Quotes on Confidence

12th February 2008
It may be difficult for you to keep focusing on the positive and the accomplishments in your life, especially when you are going through a particularly challenging obstacle. Here are 8 of my personal favorite quotes on self confidence, and the importance ... Read >
Author: Greg Frost

How to make Money in this Economy!

31st January 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Onward & Upward Marketing, LLC Mark Twain once said, " to be successful, find out where people are going...and get their first" When you think about the economy, the real estate market and the recession we are about to enter, expe... Read >

12 Friendship Quotes to Celebrate National Compliment Day

24th January 2008
January 28th is National Compliment Day and what better way to get ready than with some great friendship quotes? After all, our friends deserve all the kind words we can possibly bestow upon them, and we usually find ourselves remiss in the practice of c... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson

The Courage to Master Your Fears

21st January 2008
"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear-not absence of fear."--Mark Twain When I looked up courage in the dictionary, I found an interesting definition: 'the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc.... Read >
Author: Kenrick E. Cleveland

A New Trend In Crafting

30th October 2007
Sometimes there is just something missingA great way to enhance any craft, from scrapbooking to card making to photo framing is to include titles, captions, sayings, phrases or quotes. Not only does this add meaning to a picture but it can be uplifting an... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Enjoy Your Problems, Understand Your Problems, Learn from Your Problems

30th October 2007
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain tells the delightful story of how Tom gets all the other boys in the neighborhood to paint his fence for him.He has been told that he can’t go fishing until the fence is painted. What a chore!When the other bo... Read >
Author: markhansen

Enjoy Your Problems, Understand Your Problems, Learn from Your Problems

30th October 2007
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain tells the delightful story of how Tom gets all the other boys in the neighborhood to paint his fence for him.He has been told that he can’t go fishing until the fence is painted. What a chore!When the other bo... Read >
Author: markhansen

1 Tip to enhance any art or craft ideas

20th October 2007
Sometimes there is just something missingA great way to enhance any craft, from scrapbooking to card making to photo framing is to include titles, captions, sayings, phrases or quotes. Not only does this add meaning to a picture but it can be uplifting an... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Joan Didion and her own California

20th October 2007
I have a belief that Joan Didion agrees that California is not precisely the place it is made out to be. In her essay “Some Dreamers of the Golden Dream”, she thinks about The San Bernardino Valley. She portrays this place as if it were similar to tor... Read >
Author: andrewshw2

Weight Loss Secrets - Get in touch with your eating habits

25th September 2007
~~~"Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds." - JoJo Jensen, Dirt Farmer Wisdom~~~1. Quality sleep is going to make changing your diet an easier process. One thing you should keep in mind is that digestion can interrupt deep sleep. Heavy me... Read >
Author: Alien

20 Cute Love Quotes to Make You Smile

20th September 2007
If you're a hopeless romantic, nothing can bring a smile to your face quite like cute love quotes can. The problem is, finding cute love quotes that aren't cheesy can be a bit harder than one might imagine. That being said, they are indeed out there. Here... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson

Racism and the Enduring Controversy of Huckleberry Finn

13th September 2007
When The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published in 1884, it was declared an instant literary classic by respected critics such as Edmund Clarence Stedman and Brander Matthews. However, Mark Twain's greatest book was not without its detractors.... Read >
Author: Baudelaire Jones

Cold Calling For New Sales

02nd September 2007
In the world of sales, few tasks will turn the stomach of an entrepreneur as much as the thought of cold calling. It is often perceived as the the most difficult, most feared activity in their day. Why is that? For men, does it conjure up awkward memorie... Read >
Author: Daniel Sitter

What The Quit Smoking Brigade Don't Tell You About Quitting! Part 1

29th August 2007
Smoking cigarettes has actually been proved to be more addictive than Crack Cocaine. Yes! Let that sink in! More addictive than Crack! That poor smoker needs all the help they can get. So what we are dealing with is a class 'one' addiction. If you go c... Read >
Author: Clark Haroldson

What The Quit Smoking Brigade Don't Tell You About Quitting! Part 1

29th August 2007
It took me two weeks to start smoking and twenty five years to quit! I tried every method under the sun. I graduated every course available with honors and went right back to it as soon as the course was over. I was your proverbial lifetime smoker. ... Read >
Author: Clark Haroldson

Famous People With Bipolar Disorder Past and Present

28th August 2007
There have been many famous people with bipolar disorder, or thought now to have had it based on their lifeworks and stories. There have been so many, in fact, that it is considered by some to be a mark of genius. That may or may not be true, but it is ... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong

Store your memories with scrapbooking

14th August 2007
requests from customers, Christensen authored and published her first idea book for scrapbook fans in 1995. Aficionados have been into scrapbooking since printed material became accessible to the average individual. As scrapbooking became more popular, in... Read >
Author: John Foster

Accounts Receivable Financing- Help

02nd August 2007
Accounts Receivable Financing- Help explores the concepts of business success, failure, cash flow and how accounts receivable financing can make a B2B business successful. Success is not an overnight occurrence for most businesses. Years of hard work... Read >
Author: Gregg Elberg

Ode to the Road (The Road Trips of our Lives)

24th July 2007
Recently, in the early morning dawn, I dreamed I was a child again, helping my parents to pack up our white Rambler for our annual summer vacation. When I awoke, I had a yen to pack up my car and take off. This feeling is not unfamiliar to me. It reocc... Read >
Author: pattiteel

Attitude is everything in online marketing

23rd July 2007
It’s often said that 97% of the people that try their hand at Internet marketing, mlm, or any other home based business opportunity will fail miserably and that only 3% will succeed. Unfortunately for most this statement is all too accurate. There a... Read >
Author: Brian Downie

14 Inspirational Quotes to Celebrate Anti-Boredom Month

11th July 2007
It's Anti-Boredom Month and what better way to keep yourself entertained than with some fun and uplifting inspirational quotes. Nothing can bring on the blues like dark and dreary boredom, so let's make sure we don't get down in the dumps this month and u... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson

Movies That Change Lives - 25 Quotes From Hobart Shakespeareans

15th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Priscilla Parham What is it like in a day in the life of a child? How about a 5th grade inner-city school student? I just found this 52-minute documentary gem. No this is not some sad sob story but an awe-inspiring look at a year in ... Read >
Author: Priscilla Parham

How To Start A Home Based Business

05th June 2007
If you want to start a home based business there are some important things to be aware of. I have learned these things while starting and running my home based business and my thought is that some of these things may help you with your home based busines... Read >
Author: Trevor Kugler

Basic Dog Commands

04th June 2007
There are a few basic commands that need to be mastered and they are all relatively simple. These commands are... Down: this is where you teach your dog to lay down on command, and is one of the main aspects of any successful training program. Heel: th... Read >

11 Funny Quotes to Celebrate Father's Day

30th May 2007
With Father's Day right around the corner, I thought it'd be the perfect time to share some funny quotes that will be sure to get dad laughing. After all, some say that laughter is the best gift in the world. Share some of these funny quotes with dad and ... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson

5 Motivators To Give Your Weight Loss Program A Boost

21st May 2007
Ready to lose weight? Hey, I'm talking to you. Hello?... We all know there's a big difference between saying and doing. Even our best intentions can go astray - we say that we'll make changes, start dieting or exercising, and somehow it just neve... Read >

Must-read Classics for Kids

18th April 2007
Reading should always be an integral part of growing up. It should always start in the home and encouraged even until the children are already grown up. It is only in this way that they learn the value of reading which they can carry on until their twilig... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia

16 Mark Twain Quotes for Humor Month

12th April 2007
There are some things that can be said about all Mark Twain quotes, regardless of which one it is you're referring to. One, they're witty. Yes, Mr. Twain was one witty character. Two, they bring a smile to your face. Whether you're smiling because you thi... Read >
Author: Noel Jameson

Beginning Real Estate Investing - The Worlds #1 Wealth Builder

09th April 2007
It's a fact... at least 80 percent of all millionaires have built their wealth in one way or another with real estate and the good news is today it can be easier for you to do than ever before. "I wish I had bought 5 years ago"... everyday someone asks... Read >
Author: john ferreira

Movies That Change Lives – 25 Quotes from Hobart Shakespeareans

09th April 2007
What is it like in a day in the life of a child? How about a 5th grade inner-city school student? I just found this 52-minute documentary gem. No this is not some sad sob story but an awe-inspiring look at a year in the goings on of a Los Angeles, public ... Read >
Author: Priscilla Parham

Working From Home

30th March 2007
Working from home, or having a home business is what many people claim they would like. My question is do they really have any idea what having their own business entails? The term home is simply the place where the business will be conducted, it really... Read >
Author: Trevor Kugler

LAND INVESTMENT IN THE UK - Eight Things Smart Investors Know

27th March 2007
UK land represents some of the best investment land available. These eight facts, presented by a land planning and land investment expert, will tell you what wise investors already know about investing in land 1) Investing in UK Land is a real asset ... Read >
Author: Leonard Montgomery

Relationship between Huckleberry Finn and His Father

15th March 2007
As it happens in the many outstanding works of literature, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn comprises of several themes developed around a central plot. In the case of Mark Twain’s novel, it is a story of a young boy, Huck, and an escaped slave, Jim with ... Read >
Author: Jeff Stats

Lose Weight and Gain Health Using Your Animal Instinct

12th March 2007
Diets do not work. Among the people who do them, 98% of the people gain the weight back. Also the stress of not eating as much as you want, makes your system more acid. This causes you to crave more sugar, salt and fat. Then eating these things you crave,... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

There Is No Huge Correlation Between Education and Income and Here Is Why - Part 2

01st March 2007
Copyright � 2006 Ed Bagley 5) This has little to do with life being fair or not. It has everything to do with you figuring out how to make money, whether you have a degree or not. Do I think you have been snookered on the education trip? Yes I do.... Read >
Author: Ed Bagley

Your Critical Team: The 6 Most Important Success Team Members to Have in Your Arsenal

09th December 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 UpLevel Strategies Mark Twain once said, "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.' It's true. Have you ever noticed... Read >
Author: Kelly ONeil

Importance of a Clear Mind?

05th December 2006
Mark Twain said: "Get the facts first, then you can distort them as much as you please." You need to have crystal clear picture or intention in mind of what you want before taking action. Why do you fail in some areas of your life? Is it because y... Read >
Author: Margret Jonsdottir

What is the Main Function Schools Performs?

16th November 2006
Nowadays in civilized countries secondary education is compulsory. Maybe that is the reason why so many pupils do not like to attend school and feel frustrated with the very idea of schooling. Maybe there are other reasons, like imperfectness and flaws of... Read >
Author: Daniel Hunt

Chunk It!

04th October 2006
Gulp, was how I felt as a young manager when my first big project was assigned. Hire and process five hundred people to start three weeks before opening for a new store in a remote city. It sounded challenging and exciting and scary and overwhelming all a... Read >
Author: Nan Russell

How to Dance with Fear. Three Steps to take Now.

03rd October 2006
When I was little I thought someday I would not be afraid. I would try new things with great anticipation and bravery. I would not be afraid of bad dreams, critical words or losing treasured belongings. Then I would be grown-up. What a sad day when I r... Read >
Author: Leanna Fredrich

15 Great Quotes about Champagne

08th August 2006
A selection of observations about bubbly from the great and the good "my only regret in life is that I didn't drink enough champagne" John Maynard Keynes "there comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of Champa... Read >
Author: Paul Medhurst

2 Secrets To A Better Future

22nd July 2006
Stop for just a second, take a look around you and ask yourself if this is the quality of life you were hoping for. If you answered "No", then my question to you is "why not?" "What are you doing to change your life?" Most people who have been asked what ... Read >
Author: Charles Wood

What to look for when choosing a MLM business to a save you time, money and frustration.

16th June 2006
Just because a MLM business emerges and describes itself as the "best opportunity of the century" does not necessarily mean it is so. In the midst of the genuine are many scams or poorly managed systems. Below are questions to ask when choosing an MLM t... Read >
Author: Mark Spivey

Awaken the Leader in You

03rd June 2006
"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit." - Mark Twain Many motivational experts like to say that leaders are made, not born. I would a... Read >
Author: Sharif Khan

Come and get itYour Federal Tax Credits

29th May 2006
Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around encouraging young things to grow. Thornton Wilder The lack of money is the root of all evil. Mark Twain Did you know that Congress passed a bill in 2005 that can provide you ... Read >
Author: Sam Davenport

Why You Need to Find a Role Model

22nd May 2006
Mark Twain once said, "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great." True role models generate motivation. He or she proved that it could be done.... Read >
Author: Zev Saftlas

Tips On How To Prepare For A Job Interview

17th May 2006
Getting a swift move on your job interview is the most important step you could ever make in your entire career. Passing a job interview is the primary requirement in order to get the job. Job interviews provide the applicant the opportunities to prove... Read >
Author: Tim Lee

Quotations For Fathers Day

17th May 2006
So many people over the years have had a lot to say about fathers! Here are some quotes about fathers to think about this Father's Day: "It is a wise father who knows his own child." William Shakespeare "By the time a man realizes that maybe his ... Read >
Author: NS Kennedy

A Cure for Intolerance

30th April 2006
A CURE FOR INTOLERANCEIntolerance is an infectious social disease. It has always beenprevalent and is usually spread by fear and misunderstanding. Itsometimes infects religious communities, too. Mark Twain noticed it inhis daytime. He said that he built a... Read >
Steve Goodier

Father's Day Origins and Inspiration

14th April 2006
While mothers have had their special day since 1914, fathers have only recently officially received the recognition they so richly deserve. After all, dad is the pillar of the family unit, the one who made us feel safe, loved to tickle and tease, and abov... Read >
Author: Jane S. Roseen

Why Your Punctuation Really Matters?

05th April 2006
"Surely, there is one supreme rule: that punctuation is best which best serves to make writing subtle, supple, delicate, nuanced and efficient. Of course you can write using only periods and commas for punctuation. You can cook using only salt and pepper ... Read >
Author: Linda Correli

Cut Crystal: A Prized Anniversary Acquisition

01st April 2006
Cut crystal is a prized heirloom. Quality cut crystal offers exceptional value for an anniversary gift when purchased from authentic European sources. Czech master glass craftsmen are known for their superb artistry and unique glass products. "Love se... Read >
Author: James Zeller

Overcoming The Fear of Money

12th March 2006
Overcoming The Fear of MoneybyAndrew LawrenceMany people, it seems, have a fear of money. Does the thought ofhaving a lot of money make you uncomfortable? Cause you anxiety? Ifso, it may be that you are buying into the myths about money. Mythsthat are sim... Read >
Susan James

Who Made The First New Year's Resolution?

06th March 2006
What is it that makes people stay up until the wee hours of the morning one night out of the year? My primary objective in life is not to see how late I can stay up, but getting up in the morning. If I can get up each morning, it is a major accomplishm... Read >
Author: James Snyder

Why is Planning Important?

02nd March 2006
One of the most important aspect of developing strong ways of winning is the planning. Noted author Mark Twain hit it on the head when he said, "The Secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex ove... Read >
Author: Jeff Willis

Nurturing Creative Children: Dr. YKK Quotes

16th February 2006
"Creativity is more of a dull glow than a divine spark - the more fanning it receives, the brighter it will burn. " James Adams "More often than not, children are unevenly gifted, often being especially gifted in one area. It's not uncommon to find... Read >
Author: Penmarin Books

Cuban Cigars

02nd February 2006
"If I cannot smoke cigars in heaven, I shall not go!" Mark Twain It is said that the real pleasure of cigar smoking is with only Cuban cigars. Considered as the finest variety in cigars, they are world famous for their exclusive taste and aroma winning... Read >
Author: kirk Bach

Challenge, Inform or Get Off The Stage - Presentation Skills and Powerful Public Speakers

13th November 2005
There are two types of speakers; those that are nervous and those that are liars." Mark Twain Most of us put public speaking at the top of our list of things to avoid. Then along comes that promotion or new opportunity, and with it, new responsibilitie... Read >
Author: Aileen Pincus

Real Estate: Mark Twain's Case for Investing in the Bay Area & Other

17th October 2005
Mark Twain took a long-term and somewhat philosophical look not only at life but real estate. Looking through Mark Twain's eyes, there's a strong case for continuing to invest in tight real estate markets such as Bay Area real estate. Real estate... Read >
Author: Joel Walsh

Ngorongoro Crater

27th September 2005
Maybe it was Mark Twain who said there are lies, dammed lies and statistics. This seems to be the case concerning statistics for Ngorongoro crater. As I checked my figures for accuracy for this article I could find no two sources that agree. So I will ... Read >
Author: Ian Williamson

Ten Tools for Excellence & Achievement

20th September 2005
Ten Tools for Excellence and Achievement by Mark Sichel, LCSW www.marksichel.com 1. Persistence Samuel Clemens (also known as Mark Twain) once said that achievement is 99 percent perspiration and one percent inspiration. Being persistent... Read >
Author: Mark Sichel

10 Easy Steps to Develop Your Leadership Skills

19th August 2005
Awaken the Leader in You: 10 Easy Steps to Develop Your Leadership Skills Copyright 2005 Sharif Khan Psychology of the Hero Soul http://www.herosoul.com/ "The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, an... Read >
Author: Sharif Khan

Resolution: Stop Dieting for the Health

18th May 2005
"Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink, and swore his last oath. Today, we are a pious and exemplar... Read >
Author: Michael Dimas

Understanding Its Purpose Can Increase Sales

08th January 2005
I believe it was Mark Twain that once said, "If I would have had time, I would have written a shorter letter." His point being it takes much more thought and time to write a short, concise piece than a long one. It's true, too! Think about it. How ha... Read >
Author: Karon Thackston

How To Write Little Tiny AdWords Ads That Bring Gi

08th January 2005
It seems to be a phenomenon. You try Google AdWords Select, your ad gets "disapproved" by the powers that be at Google, you count your losses and give up. It doesn't have to be that way. There are two primary factors to succeeding at Google AdWords. Th... Read >
Author: Karon Thackston