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28th September 2009
After the erstwhile Satyam Computers and Maytas Infra, B Ramalinga Raju and his family could well lose control over Maytas Properties, a closely held realty firm that claims to have a land bank of over 6,800 acres.
The company has said it hopes to rop... Read >
Author: santoshbaranwal01st August 2009
A warm welcome from the Wiens family launched our exhilarating wine blending class at Wiens Winery yearly wine blending seminar. After a warm welcome, the crowd of more than 30 attendees was ushered into the atmospheric barrel room. This handsomely deco... Read >
Author: RodGray31st July 2009
I have two sons who are full-fledged members of what is being called the "Y" Generation. Another name for them is "Indigo Children." For the past 20 to 25 years I have also attracted many of these young people as classical guitar students. They have been ... Read >
Author: Sharon Carne21st July 2009
I once thought litigation was the number of pups my dog had. But I am much smarter these days, so I had better come clean before I start. Living in a democracy is a truly wonderful privilege, but nevertheless there's always someone ready to take you on th... Read >
Author: William Adams05th June 2009
I remember my Dad having a tool box when I was a kid, and it was never really that organized. But for my husband, one is not enough, he has three tool boxes. To me they do not really look that super organized, but I know that there is some method to the m... Read >
Author: MJ17th March 2009
I recently wrote that Younger Son was on the Ark Royal. Well he survived it - and more importantly the Ark Royal survived him!
He was a bit peeved that as they left the ship at Liverpool the crew were putting tables and chairs out for a party. Younger ... Read >
Author: Liz Copeland09th January 2009
Life is a hospital in which every patient is possessed by the desire to change his bed.
— Pierre Charles Baudelaire
Many people want to tell their story, to share their perspective and help others. That's praiseworthy.
But most people don't hav... Read >
Author: Donald Mitchell27th November 2008
Almost anywhere down the Shore it’s easy to drop $20 on a cheesesteak, fries, soda, and a sundae. But just three blocks from the roar of the roller coaster, there’s a great alternative: Café jonpaul.
For that same $20, you can get an arugula salad... Read >
Author: Chris Carter29th October 2008
Even if the people involved have seen it on the horizon, divorce is always difficult. Regardless, divorce can create peace for individuals and even entire families when conflict within a marriage cannot be resolved. Once the decision is final, the ideal s... Read >
Author: Andrew Tenco06th October 2008
All My Sons reveals the story of Joe Keller, a successful middle-aged man who hides a terrible past. During World War II, Keller knowingly sold defective airplane parts to the army in his hurry to meet the order on time. The planes later crashed and resul... Read >
Author: reed tieri11th September 2008
When were in Spain we decided to visit the Alhambra. This sounds as if it ought to be a bingo hall in Whitley Bay (US readers - for Whitley Bay think Atlantic City only smaller and colder). The Alhambra is, of course, an ancient palace originally built by... Read >
Author: Liz Copeland08th September 2008
July had become our new vacation month. After years of dodging the "dog days" of August up in Lake George, NY our family had to adapt to a new schedule. Starting in 1995, August revolved around High School fall sports and their pre-season practices. So ov... Read >
Author: Carol Eiseman05th September 2008
When looking to vacation with the family, accommodations are arguably the most important factor. Sure shopping, sights, and weather play important roles, but in the end, if you're staying in a less-than-acceptable place, the negativity will rub off on eve... Read >
Author: Wain Roy29th July 2008
I cannot stress it any more than I have already, but when you consider how important a good business name is to taking over the marketplace with your brand, you will definitely want to nail the perfect name. It is so vital, that it can mean the difference... Read >
Author: Vinodd Kumarr14th July 2008
Buying clothes for the kids is exciting and challenging. The reasons for this are very simple. Kids clothing need to be segregated as per their age. Preteens and Teens have different taste and style. They choose their clothing as per their whims and fanci... Read >
Author: Daniel21st May 2008
How many of you that have children face this situation each day: you go home and you know with certainty that you are going to argue with a child or they will give you cheek or they will answer back or they just won’t do as they are told? I certainly do... Read >
Author: JohnDEdwards21st May 2008
How many of you that have children face this situation each day: you go home and you know with certainty that you are going to argue with a child or they will give you cheek or they will answer back or they just won’t do as they are told? I certainly do... Read >
Author: JohnDEdwards04th April 2008
Once, in looking through my son's homework folder, a bright green bookmark caught my eye. These bookmarks had been given to all the children to help build awareness of and increase participation in D.E.A.R. Day, which is April 12. DEAR stands for Drop Eve... Read >
15th June 2007
Though it often sounds exciting, buying clothes for your kid can sometimes be truly challenging! The reasons aren’t hard to guess. If your child is a preteen, he or she’s more likely to throw tantrums than you’d expect your toddler to do. Preteens a... Read >
Author: Wain Roy21st May 2007
Once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot was founded by Vibhoji, the younger son of Ajoji. It is the town where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life. The city, also a former British government headquarters, has a number of ... Read >
Author: Vinay12th March 2007
I believe all kids can open up but it is up to the parents and people around them to encourage them and 'persuade them'.
My oldest son used to be a timid boy and afraid to go on stage. He used to be quiet when strangers are around. That was when he was... Read >
Author: Cheng Cheng Tan06th February 2007
Jacob was the younger son of Issac, who was blind, and had an elder brother named Esao.
Jacob was a citizen of Israel. He was a determined person and always did whatever he wished to do either by hook or crook. He was religious and obeyed the orders of G... Read >
Author: Kate Gardens09th November 2006
Have you ever expressed your gratitude through thank you gift baskets? Every time someone did anything special for me, I often show my appreciation by giving them these gifts. I create these baskets myself and I often incorporate things that the recipient... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton25th June 2006
Having just returned from the wake of a friend whose sister was killed in an apparent murder-suicide, I found myself wondering about the fragility of life and how close we all are to the portal of death. This too was the second time in a month that I was... Read >
Author: Joe Pagano01st December 2005
Some things are better left unsaid, and when it comes to writing sales copy, saying TOO much, will in fact, cost you sales.
Look, writing sales copy isn't easy -- everybody knows that. But how do you know when you haven't said enough... and when you... Read >
Author: Craig Garber02nd November 2005
David Dutton, a subscriber of mine from Nashville,
Tennessee, wrote in and asked me to "touch on prospecting
with direct mail"
As you probably know, I love direct mail for loads of
reasons, but mostly I love it because you can use it to say
anythin... Read >
Author: Craig Garber13th October 2005
"I just wanted to help put my three kids through college," says Debby Sibert when asked how she got into selling Christmas cards. Knowing that Christmas is one time a year that businesses have a budget set aside to send Christmas cards to all their client... Read >
Author: Debbu Sibert
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