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30th September 2009
If you go to the dictionary, you will find a long list of definitions for mindset, mind, and set. Interestingly they all come before success!
Mind-set (noun) beliefs that affect somebody's attitude - a set of beliefs or a way of thinking that determin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
29th September 2009
Expecting similarities between the German and English language is a normal idea. It is actually typical for anyone speaking English to hear distinct and familiar words which they could make out from a German conversation by just listening to it. Doesn’t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
28th September 2009
“TAKE THE MYTH OUT OF BESTSELLER, AND WRITE YOU ONE!”
When we see the word "Bestseller," it usually means selling a great number of books, starting around 30-50 thousand copies. Certain bookstores report the sales to certain lists and the book is l... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
25th September 2009
Learning the German language can be an entirely never-ending education. You might think that since the German language is very keen and strict when it comes to its articles; there is no other way in for you to be able to learn other parts of the German la... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
25th September 2009
A writing exercise that is helpful in learning a very specific style of writing is called Emulation. This is done to match the style of a specific author.
In essence, you create an entirely new passage using an existing passage as your guide.
For ex... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
24th September 2009
Lobbying 101 What is Lobbying? Lobbying, quite simply, is:
–noun 1.an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer. 2.a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber. 3.a group of p... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
23rd September 2009
Humor and Learning
Humor is important in learning a language. Not only does it enable the student to learn new vocabulary in context but it also is a motivating force. When a student understands a joke she begins to feel like she is in the world of th... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
Listen and Learn: The Intonation of Two-Word Expressions
Many people think that pronunciation is what makes up an accent. It may be that pronunciation is very important for an understandable accent. But it is intonation that gives the final touch that... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
Vocabulary Building and Reading Comprehension
The meaning of unknown words which you come across in your reading sometimes can be known by their surroundings, that is, their contexts. The context of the sentence can tell us the part of speech of the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm thankful for grammar. You heard me right. I'm thankful for grammar. I guess maybe I should say that I'm thankful that I learned grammar. It's really true. As an author, I learned quickly to be grateful for those years... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
Many dog beds claim to be a designer dog bed. Many distributors claim they offer designer dog beds. Do we really know what a designer dog bed is, and are they really designer?
Well the definition of designer according to Webster's is;
Designer; noun... Read >
Author: bknandra
17th September 2009
Many dog beds claim to be a designer dog bed. Many distributors claim they offer designer dog beds. Do we really know what a designer dog bed is, and are they really designer?
Well the definition of designer according to Webster's is;
Designer; noun... Read >
Author: bknandra
16th September 2009
(Based on the Essay "A Modest Proposal", by Jonathan Swift in 1729)
A new organization has been created on the West side of Manhattan. This is an organization dedicated to the betterment of humanity, the cleanliness of the earth and the causes of equa... Read >
Author: Howard Jacobs
14th September 2009
People who would like to learn how to speak and understand English should not limit themselves to the simplest of sentences. While they need to begin with the nouns, pronouns and verbs so that they can create and understand basic sentences, they will also... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones
18th August 2009
A large amount associate marketers instinctively create an undetectable “glass ceiling” with the intention of curtails the growth of their own associate question. They look after this by failing to create a considerable, explicit profile on the Intern... Read >
Author: Dudek
11th August 2009
Good day to you, My name is Fabian and this is my blog. I consider myself a freelance writer and a journalist. I hope your in excellent spirits today because I have something important to tell you and i want to share it with you. I want to talk about your... Read >
Author: fabian70813
10th August 2009
Since English is my second language, I am very careful when I write my phrases, clauses, and sentences. In a good deal of my writing I use 'Verbals.' Because I strive to make my prose strong and athletic, I want to share what I have learned about this s... Read >
Author: marciano guerrero
19th July 2009
Writing articles is a very simple and free way to generate traffic to your website and improve sales of your product. However, to be effective it has to be done properly, and there are some aspects of article marketing of which many people are unaware.
... Read >
28th June 2009
The word "espalier" is both a verb and a noun. It means to create a wall of fruit. That is done by creating a framework to support the limbs of the fruiting plant. The structure can be free-standing, in the middle of a lawn or garden plot; or it can be er... Read >
Author: Steve Boulden
23rd June 2009
Where packaging came from:
Packaging, according to the Oxford English dictionary, is a noun, meaning ‘materials used to wrap or protect goods’.
End-user or consumer packaging is a relatively new phenomenon. In the 1700’s and earlier, packaging was... Read >
Author: Kevin Thomas
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
12th June 2009
Can we figure out that what the world would look like if all the electronics are disabled? We can’t retain excellent efficiency without computers; a great many computer-related technicians would say bye to their jobs. More depressingly, even at home, th... Read >
Author: Shining Lion
15th May 2009
It may seem odd at first to consider the power of visualising success along with creative tension, but they go hand-in-hand in an effective organisation. Creative tension is inspired thinking that goes beyond the current comfort level and often leads to n... Read >
Author: Tim Millett
05th May 2009
Learning a foreign language can be one of the toughest experiences in school. Many students struggle as they have to wrap their minds around completely new concepts, word arrangements, and pronunciations
Luckily, if a student is struggling, there is ... Read >
Author: heagar
17th April 2009
Recently I purchased some modular office furniture when I was moving my home office. I wanted a work environment that was more conducive to work, so that meant getting out of the family room. I decided to use an upstairs room that was not being used wisel... Read >
Author: MJ
16th April 2009
Many business owners recognize that the Internet offers a wealth of information. The Internet has replaced the yellow pages for many businesses; today people can sit in the comfort of their own homes and research any noun or verb in the dictionary. Busine... Read >
Author: JackSimmons
02nd April 2009
What’s a given? It’s an interesting expression. Given is a verb but in recent times it has come to be thought of as a noun – a colloquial noun that describes something that is expected and can always be relied upon. We live in a society of givens.... Read >
Author: BillyMuir
25th March 2009
When enthusiastically penning your witty, pithy discourse on the manifold value and charms of your sterling real estate listing, you may want to give some concentrated thought to the number of iridescent adjectives with which you hope to capture the ke... Read >
Author: M Shane
24th March 2009
The word "freelance" was first coined by Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish historical novelist and poet, in 1819 when he wrote his novel Ivanhoe, to refer to a medieval mercenary warrior. The term has then shifted into more figurative meanings. In the... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler
10th March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Lisa Yancey
Must be simple, right? You want to tell someone that you love them. 1 . 2 . 3 . "I love you." It's only three words! So what's the big deal? The big deal is when you're not sure how the other person feels about you. Do... Read >
09th March 2009
Mentoring in the Entertainment Industry
Webster's dictionary defines a mentor as: 1men-tor Pronunciation: men-tor Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from Greek Mentōr Date: 1616 1capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the educat... Read >
Author: M S Nath
05th March 2009
Have you given up making resolutions?
Do you think they are hokey?
You know you won’t follow thru anyways so why even try to make one?
You can hardly make 30 days. And really what needs 365 days of fixing?
I looked it up and here is what I fo... Read >
Author: Kimberly Schick-Puddicombe
22nd January 2009
’ve been on Twitter for almost 2 years now. At the start I was rather skeptical as to the value the medium brought especially from a business perspective: most of the “Tweets” (noun used to describe the statements people make on Twitter) were narcis... Read >
Author: Outsmarts
21st January 2009
It can be very frustrating when you are trying to follow a recipe, but you don't understand the cooking terms used. Sometimes even instructions on a packet of pasta can confuse you - what does cook until "al dente" mean? So, let's have a look at some basi... Read >
Author: Davinder
17th January 2009
I would like to introduce you to all the manipulation possibilities of the word “not”. We use it every day dozens of times, but only a very small group of people is fully aware of the power residing in it. Before you too will discover it, I would lik... Read >
Author: Peter Saks
12th January 2009
Want to know the secret to creating MEMORABLE promotional copy? Sales copy that actually stays with your customers long after they’ve finished reading it?
Then master the art of using words to create pictures in your customers’ heads.
If you can... Read >
Author: Michele PW
05th January 2009
I'm not that great at keeping New Year's resolutions, but this one is going to stick - I promise. I resolve to wipe the F word "fair" from my vocabulary, from my thinking, from my emotions.
How did I arrive at this resolution?
The biggest reason is ... Read >
Author: Andrew Cox
19th December 2008
I can't tell you how many times that I have heard this question. People come to me and ask, "Why can't I lose weight? I am doing everything I can, but I'm just stuck!" Sound familiar? The problem isn't what you are doing, but rather what you are not doing... Read >
Author: Jason Guckian
18th December 2008
There are a group of people out there who claim to be anglophiles. So what is an anglophile you might ask? The formal definition -- the noun of the word -- is a person who strongly admires England or its people, culture, customs, influence etc.
This ma... Read >
Author: Jaycee Fox
05th December 2008
Let’s start with what a sentence fragment isn’t:
1. If there is an implied “you” in the sentence, it’s not a frag. For instance — “Sales lagging?” This is not a fragment because there is an implied “you” (Are your sales lagging?).
... Read >
Author: Michele PW
04th December 2008
Your resume is your first interview. Most personnel directors will look at your resume before they meet you. They will form an opinion of your competency and your personality based on your resume. Based on our work helping clients prepare resumes, we have... Read >
Author: Precise Edit
30th November 2008
Buy a domain name for $8.00: Make sure that the name is two words, use your main keyword and a verb, adverb or noun for the second like "dominator" or ""man." Keep the domain name simple.
Purchase file hosting: Go to GoDaddy or Hostgator and get yourse... Read >
Author: MaxT
30th November 2008
So what does a router do and how to use a router.
I thought I’d first take a look at the word router and this originates from a verb to rout. Rout is also a noun but this doesn’t relate to our woodworking router. The definition of the verb appear... Read >
Author: peterhw
30th November 2008
Buy a domain name for $8.00: Make sure that the name is two words, use your main keyword and a verb, adverb or noun for the second like "dominator" or ""man." Keep the domain name simple.
Purchase file hosting: Go to GoDaddy or Hostgator and get yourse... Read >
Author: MaxT
24th November 2008
Ever wonder how some of the greatest motivational speakers make their conversations so compelling?
Think about it: what they do is talk for a living. But speakers like Tony Robbins, Debbie Ford and Mike Lipkin use simple conversation strategies to com... Read >
Author: Maryon Stewart
11th November 2008
It can be very frustrating when you are trying to follow a recipe, but you don't understand the cooking terms used. Sometimes even instructions on a packet of pasta can confuse you – what does cook until “al dente” mean? So, let's have a look at som... Read >
Author: davindersingh
03rd November 2008
In every business, it is vital that the product that you are trying to sell or promote to the consumers or possible consumers will be easily differentiated from other products. For your product to be catchy in the eyes of the people, it must have its cert... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group
21st October 2008
When you learn Russian numbers, it is easier to learn nouns along with them. For example, you can learn how to say one cat, two cats, etc., so that you do learn more vocabulary than you would by just concentrating on numbers. For those whose native langua... Read >
Author: Ling Tong
21st October 2008
Ever attended a graduation? If not, here�s the low-down: You get up early, queue up for your mortar board, sit next to the course mate you like least, watch the arrival of The Dons, receive a fake scroll, have some photos taken, and drink champagne. ... Read >
Author: MarkeD
13th October 2008
The word “remediation” is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week to ... Read >
Author: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.
13th October 2008
The word “remediation” is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week to ... Read >
Author: Horizons
13th October 2008
When we use the noun credit, we think about the millions of people that resort to various lending institutions and organizations each year. They all want or need to borrow money; many lacking the necessary financial resources to get by, build a house or p... Read >
Author: megan mathews
13th October 2008
Arabic numbers are just like English numbers in that they use the digits 0 – 9. When you are learning the Arabic language, you have to learn the symbol and the word for each number, whereas in learning most other languages, you would only need to learn ... Read >
Author: Ling Tong
13th October 2008
The Russian language is based on a Slavic language that dates back to the Middle Ages. Although there are only 20 consonants in the language, these consonants make 37 different sounds. There are also rules of grammar that you must master when you learn Ru... Read >
Author: Ling Tong
06th October 2008
Domain names are inexpensive to buy. You only need $8.00. Make sure that the name is two words, use your main keyword and a verb, adverb or noun for the second like "dominator" or "man." Keep the domain name simple.
Purchase file hosting: Go to GoDaddy... Read >
Author: MaxT
06th October 2008
The general rule to follow with regard to the comma usage is to use commas mainly for the purpose of preventing confusion, which would result if words, phrases, or clauses were not so separated. This rule has exceptions, and it should be supplemented by a... Read >
Author: Stephen Thomson
06th October 2008
For a cheap price of $8.00, you can surely buy a domain name. Keep the name simple and make sure that the name is two words, use your main keyword and a verb, adverb or noun for the second like "dominator" or "man."
Purchase file hosting: Go to GoDadd... Read >
Author: Nebula2000
24th September 2008
The word “remediation” is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week to ... Read >
Author: Nicole Beurkens, M.Ed.
10th September 2008
Confused about conjunctions? Anxious about adjectives? Neurotic over nouns? Tremble no more as here is a simple explanation of all the parts of speech above, and even some you've probably never heard of. To get more intimate with interjections and positiv... Read >
Author: Mervyn Love
13th August 2008
- Noun
• The action of insuring.
• The business of providing insurance.
• Money paid for insurance, or as compensation under an insurance policy.
• A thing providing protection against a possible eventuality.
Insurance is a major a... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk
18th July 2008
An English tutorial is beneficial for both those who are learning English as a second language and for those native English speakers who are preparing for an exam. The use of subject-verb agreement in forming sentences is of utmost importance in both spea... Read >
Author: Ling Tong
11th July 2008
Webster's dictionary defines a mentor as: 1men·tor Pronunciation: ˈmen-ˌtȯr, -tər Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from Greek Mentōr Date: 1616 1capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus2 a: a trus... Read >
Author: kgabriel
10th July 2008
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word affection? For me it's that very few marriages possess true affection. The dictionary definition of affection is:
af-fec-tion (noun) - fond attachment, devotion, or love.
STOP and think a... Read >
01st July 2008
Introduction:
A website said that the wiki site if the entire contents of web pages can be edited, added or deleted by the visitors visit the Web site. So visitors can add content as they are, and therefore frequent changes, we get content on the site,... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
18th June 2008
What is change? The Merriam dictionary defines change as:
Entry Word: change
Function: noun
Text: the act, process, or result of making different ... Read >
Author: Gloria G. Lee
12th June 2008
They're billed as 'aspiring tycoons' entry criteria include being 'creative, sparky and bright'. So what led the candidates on this year's Apprentice to spend three hours deciding whether 'National Singles Day' needed an apostrophe and, if so, where it w... Read >
Author: Robert Brighton
21st May 2008
It seems that more and more in this computer age that we live in, we are faced with terms that are presented to us in abbreviated forms. In the past, this was a form of communication that was mostly confined to the military but now it seems that everywher... Read >
Author: aleishahubbert
01st May 2008
Spoken words and written words are distinctly on the opposite sides of the bank, even though it runs along the same river. Reason being language spoken tends to be more informal than the written word. For instance you certainly will not write “hey there... Read >
Author: Jennie
15th April 2008
Historically the most common types of luggage were chests, crates or trunks made of wood or other heavy materials which were usually shipped as freight. Since then, luggage has become more lightweight and easier to move. Luggage is any number of bags, cas... Read >
03rd April 2008
Namastrategy (noun) is derived from the words Namaste (Sanskrit), and Strategy (Greek). It is a long term plan of action, and a method of winning, that is based on respect and recognition for the value of partners and clients, in acquisition, merger, expa... Read >
Author: John Mehrmann
03rd April 2008
Here are tips to give you the push you need to jumpstart your products and services:
1st Step: Get hold of the right name.
More importantly, secure a name that can be easily memorized, recognized, relevant, and is easy to say. One marketer suggests ... Read >
Author: charen
02nd April 2008
You Deserve To Attract Women Online!
So you’re new to online dating and don’t know where to begin? Or you already tried to put an ad without much success?
Then the following practical tips are for you.
Before moving on with writing or res... Read >
Author: Leon Casey
31st March 2008
It is what it is, isn't it?
It's a bad habit to start sentences with it. It causes your readers to pause momentarily while they figure out what it is. It makes your sentences clumsy. It is true that doing so is an easy way to write a sentence, but usua... Read >
Author: Precise Edit
30th March 2008
These two words, with such different meanings, are frequently interchanged in writing. The problem is that they sound so similar, which causes many writers to use the wrong one. A little basic knowledge of English grammar will help you know which one to u... Read >
Author: Precise Edit
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
14th February 2008
Without the brilliance of most structural engineers, our world would be a very different place. Simply put, structural engineering is a vital design process for modern society.
The word “engineer” has several meanings. It can be used as a verb that... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo
14th February 2008
Dorothy was about in tears, tears of happiness, understanding and acceptance when she came to understand how people just naturally and intuitively operate with different perceptual filters. She exclaimed, “And all this time, I just thought my husband j... Read >
Author: Denise Pederson
11th February 2008
Dorothy was about in tears, tears of happiness, understanding and acceptance when she came to understand how people just naturally and intuitively operate with different perceptual filters. She exclaimed, “And all this time, I just thought my husband j... Read >
Author: Denise Pederson
22nd January 2008
By Cheri Alguire
There is a lot of talk about setting goals in January. What is a goal, really? This is what the dictionary says:
Goal (Noun)
The result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end
Every January, when you set res... Read >
Author: Cheri Alguire
21st January 2008
Before the famous Coach purse became a self-sufficient icon, and as well as a regular noun, Coach started out as a small business in New York, in the beginning of the forties. They mainly offered women’s purses, but a wide range of other accessories as ... Read >
Author: Frank12
19th January 2008
If translation services were an easy thing to deliver, automatic translators would be kings...
Translating and translation services do not just consist in replacing an English word by a French word. If it were that simple, automatic translators would b... Read >
Author: Armando
02nd November 2007
Blog is actually short form for web log and then it was coined as “weblog” by Jorn Barger in 1997. It was until 1999 that the term “blog” got its popularity as both a noun and verb by Peter Merholz who broke “weblog” into we blog at his blog P... Read >
Author: Cheri Alguire
12th October 2007
The word “freelance” was first coined by Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish historical novelist and poet, in 1819 when he wrote his novel Ivanhoe, to refer to a medieval mercenary warrior. The term has then shifted into more figurative meanings. In... Read >
Author: Melissa G
25th September 2007
Then two brothers turn the whole energy drink market on its head by making " Primer ". Now the definition is: n. a refreshing breath spray with a "kick in the ass" amount of caffeine formulated for your enjoyment. primer� (a noun)n. a cap or cylinder c... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
25th September 2007
You can learn Spanish to a certain degree and still have trouble with certain words and sentence constructions. It seems that you are saying them right, but you notice that Spanish speakers say them differently. If you learn Spanish language secrets, yo... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong
21st September 2007
TermsClause: A unit of sentence structure which contains a verb, and usually also a subject.Relative Clause: A clause that defines or gives information about somebody or something. These typically begin with relative pronouns (who/whom/whose/which/that).O... Read >
Author: Phil Chavanne
01st September 2007
There are certain ways by virtue of which you can improve your essay writing skills. Essay writing is one medium where you can improve yourself incessantly. For better essay writing, we have identified some techniques that we would like to share with you ... Read >
Author: Harris Jhosta
14th August 2007
This case study shows that seasoned Authority Sites rank in top 5% in Alexa. If you have been trying to rank high in the search engines and have only received mediocre rankings, maybe it is time for you to shift your focus from web promotion to producing... Read >
Author: Wade Harvey
09th August 2007
“Photoshopping” or simply “shopping”, is an informal word or slang for the process of editing photos digitally i.e. with the help of computer. The origin of this term is from the well known professional photo editing software, Adobe Photoshop. ... Read >
Author: Joesph Till
03rd August 2007
Recently some mothers of young children engaged in a discussion about passing judgment. It was unanimous; they would all teach their children that being judgmental of other people is wrong. They would be sure not to model judgmental behavior and they woul... Read >
Author: Elena Neitlich
24th July 2007
Communication
Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ca·tion
Pronunciation: k?-"myü-n?-'kA-sh?n
Function: noun
1: an act or instance of transmitting
2a: information communicated b: a verbal or written message
3a: a process by which information is exchanged bet... Read >
Author: Jennifer Kelton
19th July 2007
Accounts Receivable Financing- The Weight explores the heavy burden businesses face when their products or services suddenly become very successful. There are several financing techniques available to accelerate cash flow to meet this challenge.
Cash f... Read >
Author: Gregg Elberg
31st May 2007
Have you noticed that organization is in vogue now? Organization is a verb not a noun. Most people wished that it were a noun so that they could purchase it, but that is not the case. Organization takes action and that is a verb. You can buy products ... Read >
Author: C. Mackay
22nd May 2007
The poem begins in a very straight forward set of words that cause the reader numerous impressions of the landscape being described. It starts with the words "contagious hospital" and it is obvious from the language the author uses that the hospital is no... Read >
Author: Jeff Stats
15th April 2007
To is a homophone. I know what you’re thinking – a what? A homophone; if you watch Jeopardy you know homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and are spelled differently. How do you know when to use to versus two versus too? W... Read >
Author: Laurie
27th March 2007
Having recently watched “Bowling for Columbine” for the 2nd time, I still remain chilled with emotion regarding the events leading up to the making of the film. And although many years have passed since the actual incident, the proximity of such chao... Read >
Author: Patrick Flouster
22nd February 2007
Are you Trapped in Manifestationland?
There is so much interest and romance around the art of "manifestation" that it's easy to believe so many people are falling for it like a fly into a Venus Fly Trap.
People tend to fall in love so quickly with ... Read >
Author: JK Ellis
18th December 2006
When you decide to sell your home without a real estate agent, you enter the world of the FSBO sellers. As with any new experience, you need to understand some of the basic language.
FSBO Jargon – The Language of the FSBO Seller
Selling your home ... Read >
Author: Raynor James
15th December 2006
A couple of days back I was discussing about Google with friends when one of them mentioned that Google has become such a well known brand that it has entered into Merriam-Webster dictionary as a word. I told them this is actually not a good thing for a b... Read >
Author: blogginginvestor
11th December 2006
The lovely wife and I were watching an old movie recently, and one of the characters answered the phone and said, “Who should I say is calling?” and my wife said, “There’s a wordo for you. She should have said, ‘Whom should I say.’” I couldn... Read >
Author: Prof. Wordo
05th December 2006
According to one of my previous articles, whenever a Southerner says "Y'all watch this," get out of the way because those are probably the last words he will ever say.
Well, I'm a Southerner. I used to live in the southeastern United States, but I move... Read >
Author: LaRocca
29th November 2006
English can be a complicated thing. If it isn't your first language you know this all too well and if you have a friend from another country, you've probably heard them complain. If you look up fat in the dictionary you'll find out it can be used as an ad... Read >
Author: Ken Bendor
17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 X & Y Communications
Have you ever been out on a date and things were just a little, well?off? There was just some "vibe" in the air that was decidedly causing you to be having no fun whatsoever. I think you know exactly what I mean. ... Read >
Author: Scot McKay
17th November 2006
A hacker is a person who creates and modifies computer software and computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. The term usually bears strong connotations, but may be either favorable or denigrating dep... Read >
Author: Ankit Talwar
17th November 2006
Many dog beds claim to be a designer dog bed. Many distributors claim they offer designer dog beds. Do we really know what a designer dog bed is, and are they really designer?
Well the definition of designer according to Webster's is;
Designer; no... Read >
Author: Beth Hendrickson
31st August 2006
How To Express To Look In Thai
In Thai, when you want to express that
you're looking or watching at something or someone
you can use the Thai verb duu (9)
which means to look, to see or to watch.
Using the Thai verb duu... Read >
Author: Rippa Sama
30th August 2006
How To Express Pain In Thai
Learning how to express "pain" in
Thai can be quite useful when you
need to tell someone which part
of your body is in pain (i.e. to a
doctor when you're in the clinic
or hospital).
It can be quite handy too wh... Read >
Author: Rippa Sama
24th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Danek Kaus
Advertisers know that the best way to sell something is to reach people on an unconscious level. That is why so many products are tied to sex in one way or another. Beer commercials, for example, show men drinking their bran... Read >
Author: Danek Kaus
23rd July 2006
By Jose Nuez
Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) is applied by taking millions of web pages, where the search engines can learn which words are related and which noun concepts relate to one another. Searh Engines are considering related terms and recognizi... Read >
Author: Thomas Guilles
29th June 2006
If you go to the dictionary, you will find a long list of definitions for mindset, mind, and set. Interestingly they all come before success!
Mindset (noun) beliefs that affect somebody's attitude - a set of beliefs or a way of thinking that determin... Read >
Author: Clayton Shold
04th June 2006
Noun: Scam: a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation.
Yes and it's happening more and more every day on the Internet, and in particularly within the Internet Marketing arena. As an ever-growing population of Internet entrepreneurs search for ways to e... Read >
Author: Trevor Taylor
03rd April 2006
* You Can't Direct the Wind But You Can Adjust the Sails * 2004 - Dan Hamilton - All rights reservedYou may republish this article freely elecronically (in ezines,ebooks, websites, emags etc) or in print as long as the resource boxis included. Do send th... Read >
guerilla_marketing2004
11th March 2006
Copyright 2005 Sung-Liang Woon
http://www.johnwoon.com
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang states "blog noun An Internet website containing an eclectic and frequently updated assortment of items of interest to its author. 1999-. [Shortening of weblog... Read >
Author: John Woon
05th March 2006
Virtual Real Estatejust what am I talking about here? If I look up "virtual" in the dictionary, it gives me words like near, practical, fundamental, or essential. It also lists actual as an antonym. Remember in school how we were required to use the n... Read >
Author: Karen Kelley
17th February 2006
What is a blog? It is actually a shortened form for "weblog", or "we blog". And this is usually used as a noun and as a verb as well. It is more often than not a website where items are posted daily or on a regular interval. When viewed, the posts or bl... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane
01st January 2006
Most affiliate marketers unconsciously create an invisible "glass ceiling" that curtails the growth of their own affiliate business. They do this by failing to create a substantial, positive profile on the Internet.
Are you reluctant to "stand out from... Read >
Author: Ron Passfield
24th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Sandstone Limited
"We are going to build a team". Replace the word "team" with the word "house" - or any other noun that can be built and will take more than just a few minutes - and most sensible people will want to adopt a structured a... Read >
Author: Alan Hunt
29th November 2005
One most important rule of mastering something quickly is to have a genuine pleasure in it. This same rule is equally valid for English. There is no difference whether to master mathematics or a language.
Learning must be fun! But how to have fun in le... Read >
Author: heris yunora
14th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Woon Sung Liang
http://www.johnwoon.com
When I first heard of the word "blog" years ago in the mid 90's, I was puzzled as to why I did not hear it earlier, having been immersed in the English language for more that 4 decades!
Natur... Read >
Author: John Woon
14th October 2005
Boy I hit a few nerves with my request yesterday and got some great responses from both sides of the scale.
Before I get started I want to mention a person whom I consider a great friend of mine even through we have only spent a few days together. I b... Read >
Author: Brian Adams
08th October 2005
By David R. Barron and Danek S. Kaus
Advertisers know that the best way to sell something is to reach people on an unconscious level. That is why so many products are tied to sex in one way or another. Beer commercials, for example, show men drinking... Read >
Author: David Barron
01st October 2005
The time when a person have mastered his native language is both significant and sad. It's sad just because the person has stuck to this language's rules and logic. Hence, it becomes too difficult to learn any other language, even common one. That's t... Read >
Author: Al Polonski
07th September 2005
Apostrophe Usage Made Simple
Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca
According to one of my previous articles, whenever a Southerner
says "Y'all watch this," get out of the way because those are
probably the last words he will ever say.
Well, I'm a South... Read >
Author: Michael LaRocca
31st August 2005
What does this word really mean anyway?
According to Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition,
discipline, as a noun, is defined primarily as 'punishment.'
My, but that has a harsh ring to it. An alternate
definition is 'self-contr... Read >
Author: Rosella Aranda
10th August 2005
By: Catherine Franz
This article is directed more towards speakers, however, these techniques can also be applied for any type of business.
One of the most important tools speakers use is their FEE SCHEDULE. Here are ten tips to help you in... Read >
Author: Catherine Franz
11th July 2005
Public Relations (PR) has no "quick fix", the process of getting your message out to the public needs to be an ongoing commitment.
If you're new to the PR game, there is a "fast" method of getting the word out.....Blog It!
Blog Definition;
A Blog is a ... Read >
Author: Kimberley Kenney
24th June 2005
More on Keywords
By S. Housley
Keywords are the heart to effective Internet searches. Whether optimizing a web site or searching for a hard-to-find item, consider tapping resources to locate a variety of keywords. Identify keywords and phrases that ar... Read >
Author: S. Housley
12th January 2005
When reading an article where some term is used often, it is useful to make sure the author of the article and you mean the same. Not surprisingly for those who still remember English lessons at school, every noun ending with "ware" is a mixture of object... Read >
Author: Alexandra Gamanenko
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