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- South America Meets the Caribbean, Isla Margarita, Venezuela - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from ProtoTravels LLCJust north of Venezuela lays Isla Margarita, or Margarita Island, possibly one of the best vacation destinations in the Caribbean. It offers visitors five star resorts, high quality dining, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Best of all, vacationing here generally costs a ...
Views: 744(2 votes) - A Whale of a Trip - Kayak the San Juan Islands - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from ProtoTravels LLCDeep within the Puget Sound, between Seattle and Vancouver, right next to Victoria, lays a rural archipelago known as the San Juan Islands. Technically associated with Washington State, these islands actually straddle the Washington-British Columbia border, and include several hundred islands, ...
Views: 886 - Diet Myths to Avoid and Help You Lose 10 Pounds - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauHave you ever been caught up in the hype of a new diet trend just to be sorely let down by empty promises? Most of us can unfortunately say yes. Many people get so excited about all the claims a new diet stands by that they whole heartedly trust that it will work for them without actually ...
Views: 635 - Escape to the Wine Country of South America - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from ProtoTravels LLCSet against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains, the coastal region of Chili is a great place to start any journey through the wine making country of Chili and Argentina. The Casablanca Valley receives cool coastal breezes that make this area ideal for white wine production. Many start their ...
Views: 845 - Online Order Taking Services - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from mark dividAn online order taking services business is meant to help increase a company’s sales. This multibillion dollar business operation seems to have no end in sight. Just about any type of business that sells a product or service must take orders. In the old days people were only able to buy what ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Visions of Dystopia in The Giver and “The Lottery” - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Paul ThompsonLois Lowry’s The Giver is only one in a huge series of classic “dystopian” literature. (Think “utopia,” then think Third Reich.) What makes it stand out from novels like 1984 or Brave New World – aside from the iconic grizzled-old-man cover – is that you might have memories of reading it already ...
Views: 8918 - Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Part 1 - What is it and Could it Affect How Much You Pay in Taxes? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre you affected by the alternative minimum tax? Or worried you might be? You have reason to be concerned. Few of the government's changes to the tax system have had a more adverse effect or have caused as much anger and frustration as the alternative minimum tax (AMT). But you don't have to be ...
Views: 1001 - How to Write Resumes for Education Careers - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Heather EagarThe education field is one of few out there that is still managing relatively well in the midst of the recession. However, this doesn’t mean that snagging a great job will be a piece of cake. It may still require some work, especially in terms of creating a great resume. So if you have ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Planning For College Part 2 - Learn the Secret Rules of the College Funding Game - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre your children headed for college and you're still wondering how to pay for it? Here's one key aspect in the planning process you've probably not heard about yet: You need to learn the rules of the college funding game. They go far beyond "saving up" for it. Here's what you should know: ...
Views: 972 - Planning For College, Part 1 - The Most Common Error Parents Make (Not Quite What You Think it Is) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinHow will you pay for your children's college education? The price tag has been rising year after year, making it more and more challenging to come up with the funds. And the kinds of planning mistakes most people make in the process don't help. Read on for the most common mistake -- which is ...
Views: 780 - Living on Pretax Dollars in a Post Tax World, Part Three - How to Take Tax Deductions Correctly - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre you paying too much in taxes? In the first two parts of this series, we addressed the need to have your own business and how that helps reduce your taxes, often dramatically. Read on for more details on how to make sure this system works the way it's supposed to. First of all, it's ...
Views: 752 - Electronic Pest Control and Ultrasonic Pest Control vs Traditional Chemical Pesticides - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Priyank SaxenaThese days, as environmental awareness spreads like wildfire, so too does a push for organic products and a general concern over chemicals and their possible dangers. If you’re one of the many concerned about the safety of chemical pesticides, you should know that the Environmental Protection ...
Views: 1365 - Living on Pretax Dollars in a Post Tax World, Part Two - Maximize Legitimate Tax Deductions - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinCould you use more tax deductions? How about a lot more tax deductions? Read on to find out what it takes to maximize your tax savings -- legitimately -- so you too can live on pretax dollars in a post-tax world. The first step you'll have to take is start a business. Your business is ...
Views: 850 - 10 Texting Rules for Dating Singles – Texting Guidelines and Dating Etiquette - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Deborrah CooperI believe the growing preference for texting has a lot to do with its impersonal nature. It’s much easier to launch a new relationship by exchanging texts than it is to talk. It’s also very easy to say and do things over a screen that one would never have the nerve to do face to face (or say ear ...
Views: 10483 - When Getting to No is Better Than Yes - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Diane PotterThe foundation to the success of every step of the job search -- from identifying the right job, to securing the interview, to getting an above market offer - is in first identifying your "Solution." Without this firmly defined, everything else you build upon in the process is going to have ...
Views: 922(3 votes) - How To Gain Muscle Mass Fast - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from James StaffordIf you’re eager to get the know-how of gaining lots of muscle mass fast , you must take in into consideration the fact that it’s not an overnight process. A lot of prospective bodybuilders often feel that they are accomplishing nothing when they don’t get any results within a few days or ...
Views: 1080 - Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS) - An Understanding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anne MillsFibromyalgia (FM) is pain (myalgia) in the muscles and fibrous tissues (fibro) of the body. The aching, piercing, throbbing or searing pain of FM is mostly overwhelming, can be felt all over the body or in specific parts, and may constantly move about. It is unrelenting and so very tiring as ...
Views: 1145(2 votes) - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS, ME) - An Understanding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anne MillsChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS/ME) is an insidious, frightening illness that causes profound disruptions to life. It drains energy, intelligence, memory and personality. It is absolute exhaustion. CFS brings great difficulties. It has no known cause, is effectively incurable and ...
Views: 1169(2 votes) - How To Achieve Target Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Peng Hock NgIt is not easy for doctors to bring down blood pressure of people with hypertension to target blood pressure, even with the help of drugs. A study conducted in United Kingdom had shown that the condition of people with high blood pressure improves more when they monitor their blood pressure at ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Natural Cures for UTI - Secret Remedies My Nurse Told Me - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Joe BartonAre you looking for natural cures for UTI? In this article, you will learn 5 free tips to begin a urinary tract infection natural remedy. Have you been a regular patient at the doctor's office because of repeat urinary infections? Thousands of people visit their doctor more than once ...
Views: 1321 - Tweet Yourself to Success -- Why Twitter is Valuable to your Business Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleSome people refer to it as a micro blogging platform and others refer it to a mass public instant messaging tool, regardless, while social networking has been expanding and becoming a popular business tool with the likes of Facebook and LinkedIn, Twitter has seemingly been looked upon as the ...
Views: 2205 - Three Must-Follow Rules to a Successful Blog - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleIn the current age of Web 2.0 marketing strategies, business owners must be available to their customers. Gone are the days of the untouchable CEO, especially if you're trying to do business online. You've probably heard it before, but here it is again: People do business with people they ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Working Toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAlignment; having a plan and seeing it through to realization takes the arrangement of actions and the configuration of your schedule to enable it to happen. Every accomplishment that you achieve takes time; it requires your ability to make the choices that are in alignment with your ...
Views: 1187 - Survey your Connections - A Creative Social Networking Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleThe world of social media doesn't just involve socializing. Social media marketing is quickly becoming quite a large part of business marketing campaigns worldwide. Businesses, big and small, are using social networking sites to capture the attention of clients, and in the process are finding ...
Views: 1141 - LinkedIn Strategies for Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleSocial media is more than just being social. Social networking sites are excellent resources to achieving business success. Once looked upon as a place for job seekers, LinkedIn has gained a positive reputation for helping businesses gain clients. The popular social media marketing site is ...
Views: 1065 - You Got to Know When to Hold 'Em and Know When to Fold 'Em - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Helen GravesBelieve it or not, back in 2005, when I was still trying to find a j-o-b I could enjoy, I actually trained as a dealer – card, not drug. Turns out in real life, casinos don’t have the glitzy “Sigfried and Roy” allure they do on television so I couldn’t bring myself to actually take a job in ...
Views: 712 - How Do I Make the Law of Attraction Work? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoDespite the movie “The Secret”, and several other resources, the majority of the world still pose the exact same question: “How do I make the Law of Attraction work?” There are three very important questions you have to ask yourself: 1. Am I aware of my current negative belief systems? 2. ...
Views: 1122 - The Science of Living Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoThe movie is called “The Secret”. I’ll tell you, it’s no “Secret” that the majority of this planet is still struggling to apply the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction is a science, and The Secret definitely did not give you all the tools you need to succeed. In my opinion, here are the ...
Views: 990(2 votes) - The Law of Attraction Master - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoIn the movie “The Secret”, there are many Law of Attraction experts. However, I get asked this question all the time: “Who is the Law of Attraction Master”? Out of all those mentors, who seems to be the absolute best? Since we judge athletes, movie stars and professionals from all other aspects ...
Views: 1068 - 10 Successful Steps to Converting Ezine Subscribers to Clients - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleA business website may inevitably attract a lot of traffic and can have the potential to create clientele from the traffic attracted, but without a proper Ezine subscription process, the odds of creating clients from web traffic is low. Websites rarely attract clients without offering ...
Views: 1398 - Traditional HTML or Blogsite? The Answer is Easy! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleTraditional website creation using HTML is beginning to fall by the way-side as WordPress is becoming the popular and most cost effective way to create a professional webpage that will get your business noticed. Creating an effective site for your business is important to your overall ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Prenuptial Agreements to Have and to Hold - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Priyank SaxenaLots has been heard about the prenup (premarital) agreements of the rich and famous: Donald and Ivana Trump, Brittany Spears and Kevin Federline, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, Liz Taylor ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - Prevent Disease with Phytonutrient Power - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people know that we need adequate amounts of oxygen, water, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and good carbs for great health. What they don’t realize is that a group of micronutrients, also called phytonutrients, can help prevent disease and restore health and vitality. ...
Views: 1003(3 votes) - Brainwaves 101 – Whatchamaccalit? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Greg FrostElectroencephalography. This is a term you might want to familiarize yourself with for the moment. If you are thinking of someone’s head being attached to a multitude of wires and the readings on a machine, then you have the right idea. What it is in actuality is the recording and annotation of ...
Views: 828 - Mind development in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Greg FrostMind development has been, well, on everyone’s mind for the past few decades, and this comes as no surprise as societies start to evolve into future thinkers and the power of the mind seems to be more and more a subject of conversation around the tables of luminaries and the intellectual all ...
Views: 748 - Important Message from Mother Earth to Humanity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from VIE Loriot de Rouvray at Bio-Institute of Light and Sound Healing"July 22, 2009. I am old, ageless, but also as young as the morning dew. Do not assume that you can do permanent damage to my body, this planet. With but a flick of my green mantle or a shift of my magnetic poles, you and all that you have built will be no more. I do not wish to coerce you into ...
Views: 2306 - Filing Bankruptcy Can Be an Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have several friends who suffer pretty badly from the current economic collapse. Some of them lost their homes, some got laid off, most of them were faced with the necessity of filing bankruptcy. When I listen to their stories there is sadness, fear and confusion in what they are saying, and ...
Views: 961(3 votes) - Where is your Happy Place? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy happy place is Ashland, Oregon. (I actually have another happy place - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - but I've only visited once, so I'm not counting that one for now) My very first encounter with Ashland was when my father, my brother, and I drove from Seattle to San Francisco to move half ...
Views: 783(6 votes) - Minute in form but exceedingly powerful – subliminal mp3’s - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Greg FrostLet us look at the subliminal message, which form the whole point of the mp3 in the first place. The reason that this medium was designed was because it was able to embed high quality sound of various frequencies and variances within a relatively small sized digital file. Also, the size to ...
Views: 864 - Programming your subconscious mind in three easy steps - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Greg FrostThe first thing you need to ensure that you have is the right sort of environment you need to actually conduct a mental exercise program to speak to your subconscious and reprogram it to do what you want it to do. Noisy places are out, as they cause much too many distractions and what you are ...
Views: 801 - Can I eat a mostly raw, somewhat organic, vegan diet on the cheap? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQueen Turnip, Lately I’ve been really driven to try a bunch of new alternative therapies. Why? Because I’m a health junkie and a writer. I want first-hand experience, not recycled articles with agendas. This past month I had a little downtime so I decided to give oxygen treatments a ...
Views: 1036(2 votes) - How do positive thinking affirmations work? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Greg FrostFirst and foremost, the whole secret behind this form of mental programming is called desire and want – two of the most important aspects of this technology so to speak that actually allow it to become so effective. Affirmations do not work overnight, what really happens is that the messages get ...
Views: 774 - Why I love Trend Trading - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergTrend trading can be an extremely powerful way of making money in the stock market. It has simple bases behind it too, catch a stock that is trending up and ride it until it starts to go down. What can be a simpler trading approach? Trend trading is probably the best approach for trading in ...
Views: 1017 - Life's Real Insurance : Be Present - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs insurance giant AIG goes down to yet another financial body blow (it's all over the news these days) I'm tempted to speculate about security. We have Homeland Security, Social Security, the Securities Commission for all those bonds that seem to be worth less every day, and even the security ...
Views: 605(2 votes) - Improve the Quality of Your Water - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDrinking bottled water is a huge waste of finite resources, a source of pollution and a waste of money. Yet, millions of Americans continue to buy bottled water. If you are buying bottled water because you are afraid of the quality in your tap, read on. If you have a well, have your water ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - The Power of Positive Intent: A Medical Reason to Hope - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have been impressed by how much negative sentiment there is out there about the current global economic crisis. The front page of the New York Times over the weekend had a huge picture of a couple grieving the change in income of a man who was earning $60,000/year who is now earning $12/hour ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - Try This Simple Winter Cleanse - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQ. Here we are at the end of winter. Can you recommend a simple cleanse for folks wishing to detoxify. A. Sure. Here is a gentle 7 day cleanse that most people should be able to follow. First, pick a 7 day period for the cleanse, timing it so that Day 4 is a day off, where you can rest, take ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - Natural Herbal Remedies for Everyday Ailments - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from A MoriThe concept behind ancient Chinese medicine lay in treating the whole person rather than the current medical practice of treating the body like a machine made up of individual parts. Man, of course, is not a machine. Treating one problem area does not improve overall health as the body's ...
Views: 725 - All About Stevia - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat could we possibly have in common with the ancient Guarani people of Paraguay? The Guarani are responsible for one of the best nutritional discoveries of recent centuries because just like us, they appreciated sweet tasting foods and drinks! As many as 1500 years ago, the Guarani ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Quiet Please! Taming Monkey Mind in Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s been called the monkey mind – the endless chattering in your head as you jump in your mind from thought to thought while you daydream, analyze your relationships, or worry over the future. Eventually, you start to feel like your thoughts are spinning in circles and you’re left totally ...
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