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- Is The Rare Earth Metals Market Set To Boom? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2022 from Jeremiah OwyangDespite their name, rare metals are not very rare. What they are is essential to the world economy, underpinning the development of superconductors, magnets, and high-performance optics and lasers. Supply is constrained because rare metals are hard to mine profitably except when using ...
Views: 387 - How a Heavy Metal Detox Can Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2020 from Jeremiah OwyangHeavy metals are used in many different industries, from manufacturing to energy production. Different metals, ranging from lead and iron to copper, can also be found inside the body, but high levels of any one of these may cause problems such as dementia and certain types of cancers. To prevent ...
Views: 528 - What Can CBD Oil Do? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangCBD is an increasingly popular trend that has captured the attention of those seeking to relieve pain, anxiety, or even depression. Despite its popularity, CBD’s controversies stem from a lack of rigid regulations. When a drug is not regulated, users have no guarantee of quality or if the ...
Views: 1249 - Why I Chose To Be Sober - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangSobriety is a touchy subject, and bringing up someone's alcoholism is not the kind of discussion that you have over lunch. However, even though it's a difficult subject to approach, in some cases, it's a necessity. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism mentions that in 2015, an ...
Views: 892 - How To Get Happier As You Get Older - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangEverybody gets older sooner or later, and trying to stave off the aging process is like trying to stop the sun from rising and setting every morning and evening. Nevertheless, aging can be a difficult process that isn’t always easy to accept, particularly if you’re feeling unhappy and don’t know ...
Views: 944 - 5 Insider Tips For Solo Travelers - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangSeeing the world is something that every individual should experience at some time or another, and more people are slowly but steadily waking up to the realization that solo travel is a wondrous experience worthy of pursuing. Despite the growing interest in solo travel around the globe, however, ...
Views: 961 - Using high-CBD products may help reduce some of the symptoms of ADD and ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangUsing high-CBD products may help reduce some of the symptoms of ADD and ADHD. Both of these conditions can be diagnosed in children and adults. For adults, concentrating on work and completing a task from start to finish may be difficult. In children, it may be difficult to sit still, ...
Views: 806 - How To Use Deliberate Practice To Get Good - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you’ve never heard of the concept of deliberate practice, then allow me to explain. This is an idea that appeared in a book written by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool called ‘Peak,’ and they claim that this will change your life. The idea is to step outside your comfort zone in a ...
Views: 861 - If You Want to Be Successful – Get Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangWe all want to live the dream. We want the fancy cars, big house, no financial worries in the world type of life. The reality is that not many of us actually get to live it. Considering that about 11 million households in the United States fall into millionaire category and there are about ...
Views: 966 - Why Experiential Marketing Is So Effective - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you’re looking to jumpstart your next ad campaign and attract a wide, young audience of consumers, your marketing department should be looking at experiential marketing as a solution. Unlike traditional media which can present advertising to your audience in a very removed way, ...
Views: 1164 - Why Vaping Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangVaping has seemingly taken over the world, with iconic clouds being blown every which way by people of all ages who have lovingly taken up the hobby. Despite the fact that Vaping is growing in popularity by the day, however, it still often gets a bad rap, especially when it comes to the health ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - How To Become An Electrician - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangWith the costs of higher education continuing to skyrocket on a virtually daily basis, more young professionals everywhere are turning to trade schools to secure a financially prosperous future. It should come as little surprise that more people are turning to careers as electricians, especially ...
Views: 1420 - How Salespeople Can Get Their Selling Back On Track - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangBeing a salesperson has never been easy; demanding bosses, irritated prospective customers, and fierce competition have always put tremendous amounts of pressure on salesmen and saleswomen to succeed. Thanks to the disruptive nature of many of today’s emerging technologies, too, many salespeople ...
Views: 900 - Why Your Company Should Accept Cryptocurrencies - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangMost people have heard a thing or two about today’s most popular cryptocurrencies by now, but many entrepreneurs and small business owners are still in the dark when it comes to the truth behind these impressive digital currencies. Despite the lack of clear information out there, business owners ...
Views: 878 - How To Clean Your Criminal Record - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangHaving charges, arrests and convictions on your criminal record for years after you’ve served time, completed a sentence or been released is, well, criminal. But nevertheless, many people struggle with the realities of their criminal record after they’re through with the justice system. Your ...
Views: 805 - Do Your Workers Need A Company Cellphone? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangThe digital age has arrived, and business owners and savvy managers around the globe are scrambling to stay up to date with the latest technology. Equipping your workers with the trendiest digital tools and arming them with the skills to use them is vitally important for any business, but some ...
Views: 942 - How To Get Your Employees To Spend Less On Business Travel - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangIt’s probably fair to say the average employee is more stringent about finding deals when they’re paying for a trip versus when they’re booking it on company dime. It’s understandable - it’s not their money, and it doesn’t hurt their pocketbook. Many of them see it as an opportunity to splurge, ...
Views: 934 - Why Your Business Needs A YouTube Presence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangMany business are struggling to adapt to the digital age, adjusting their strategies in fits and starts without much success in the long-term. When it comes to formulating a digital marketing strategy or building a positive reputation for themselves online, countless entrepreneurs and small ...
Views: 814 - Key Legal Documents For Starting A Business - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangStarting a business sounds complicated for most people. In fact, in practice it can be done in a day, but there are a number of legal documents and hurdles small business owners should know about before they begin an endeavor. It’s important to get all your documents in order, paperwork filed ...
Views: 885 - Why You Should Incorporate Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangMany business owners might balk at the prospect of turning their small business into a corporation, seeing it as a burden with a myriad of complex details that aren’t necessary for a small operation. But there are a surprising number of upsides to incorporating your business, and even small ...
Views: 800 - Why You Should Incorporate Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangMany business owners might balk at the prospect of turning their small business into a corporation, seeing it as a burden with a myriad of complex details that aren’t necessary for a small operation. But there are a surprising number of upsides to incorporating your business, and even small ...
Views: 892 - How To Set Up A New Company Properly - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangStarting a small business can feel like a difficult task. While the rules can vary depending on what industry you want to work in and where you live, for the most part, it’s actually a surprisingly simple process that can be completed in less than a day. But you should have a clear idea of what ...
Views: 1094 - 11 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Financial identity theft - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangWith identity theft constantly on the rise, safely protecting your private information can be a lot to ask for these days. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to help protect yourself from falling prey to identity theft. Today, we’re going to discuss 11 simple, yet vitally important ...
Views: 879 - How To Avoid A Winter Workout Rut - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangEvery active athlete understands and appreciates the hard work necessary to get out of a workout rut; everyone experiences a moment of doubt sometimes, and needs to be pulled back into the fitness world from a rut, particularly in the winter when things become too cold to bear. Coming back from ...
Views: 1224 - How Sleep Can Affect Athletic Performance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangAmerica is not getting enough sleep. Thanks to the stress of work as well as our willingness to distract ourselves with screens, the CDC found in 2016 that 1 in 3 Americans is getting less than the seven hours of recommended sleep. And for athletes, seven hours is nowhere near enough. ...
Views: 1143 - How To Relieve Chronic Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangBack pain is no joke, and chronic back pain can leave you functionally disabled. Lower back pain is one of the top causes of disability in the world, and one of the top reasons for people to miss work. The widespread nature of lower back pain has been implicated in the opioid crisis. More than ...
Views: 1213 - 5 Tips To Learning A New Language - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangIn today’s globalized economy, you can’t afford to be stuck with only one language at your disposal. Aspiring young professionals and seasoned market veterans alike are coming to realize the importance of mastering a second or third language, and are relying on these key tips to help them master ...
Views: 1710 - How To Increase Your Happiness As Your Get Older - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangAs millions of adults around the globe get on in the years, they begin to work so hard and get so stressed that they find it challenging, or even downright impossible, to increase how happy they are. Growing old shouldn’t force you to suck out all the joy from your life, however; in your old age ...
Views: 1047 - How To Get Started In Real Estate - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangThe real estate industry is becoming the de facto home of entrepreneurs hoping to make it big through hard work and determination, but many aspiring newcomers to the practice don’t know where to begin educating themselves to succeed in the market. Luckily for you, those with the grit and ...
Views: 969 - 5 Tips To Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you’re a smoker, chances are you want to quit. Some 70 percent of smokers want to, according to US News. But if you’re a smoker, chances are you’re also aware of how powerful nicotine addiction can be. Smoking can be unbelievably difficult to quit, and most people require several attempts to ...
Views: 1439 - 5 Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangMeditation is practiced as an enjoyable hobby and a strict religious practice by millions around the globe, but many still hold doubts when it comes to the benefits of meditation, and are skeptical that it can make a difference in your personal life. The truth, however, is that meditation has ...
Views: 1285 - How To Balance Your Chakras - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangRegulating your energetic centers is crucial for the vitality of anyone who wants to remain spiritually-pure and physically-healthy, but few know where to start when it comes to balancing your chakras. Luckily, plenty of resources and expert advice exist to help guide you on your quest to ensure ...
Views: 1548 - Why You Shouldn’t Always Speak Your Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere are few things lionized more frequently in today’s mass media and general culture than the idea of freely speaking one’s mind. From childhood to old age, we’re often taught that few things should be practiced more freely than your right to speak openly about your opinions, but such ...
Views: 3643 - Why Being A Jerk Can Make You More Successful - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangMost of the time, we’re raised alongside of the idea that being a jerk won’t get you anywhere; our children are taught that constantly bickering with one another and mouthing off to their elders will get them in trouble, and social norms often dissuade adults from behaving rudely. There’s a ...
Views: 1031 - Motivation Secrets To Inspire Your Employees - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangKeeping your team interested in their work and motivated to complete tasks to the best of their abilities is a complex challenge for any manager. Most workers in the United States - to the tune of 70 percent - are somewhat to entirely disconnected from their jobs, meaning they’re really not ...
Views: 1122 - 5 Tips on Brainstorming with Your Team - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEver since we were children, we have been taught about the importance of brainstorming and thinking up about groups together. Many businesses have regular brainstorming sessions, where workers get together and come up with brilliant ideas to improve the company. But what actually happens at ...
Views: 1196 - 5 Tips On Getting Rid Of Dandruff - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangScientists aren’t completely sure why dandruff exists, but it remains a nuisance for millions of people every day. Apparently caused by an immune system’s overreaction to a common fungus, dandruff is white dead skin cells flaking off your scalp. The result can be itchy, uncomfortable and ...
Views: 1225 - How to Smash Your Next Interview - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangNo one enjoys interviews. You know heading into most interviews that your chances of getting the job are low as there are so many other qualified applicants out there. You feel nervous going in, and yet you have to appear confident and comfortable as if an interview is as easy as your morning ...
Views: 1338 - 5 Ways a Crisis Can Create an Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere are few things which define a person more than how they react during a crisis. How would Abraham Lincoln or Winston Churchill be remembered if they had reigned during a quiet era of peace? On a less historical level, terrible events such as Hurricane Harvey or the Las Vegas shooting ...
Views: 1341 - How To Use Social Media To Background Check Your Employees - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangWhen businesses bring on new employees, they bring on a new representative or face for the company. What an employee does or says online may come back to haunt a company, especially with the widespread use of social media. You also want to make sure your candidate is who they say they are, which ...
Views: 1329 - 5 Tips on Dealing with CEO Stress - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEveryone likes to admire the freedom which comes with being a businessman, but that freedom comes with different restrictions and responsibilities. Dale Carnegie talked about how a person may start a business in a field in which he enjoys, only to lose that enjoyment as he becomes overwhelmed by ...
Views: 1520 - Learn the Secrets of Usenet in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you waste too much time on the Internet like I do, you have probably torrented all sorts of files such as movies or other forms of media. But what if I told you that there is a faster alternative to BitTorrent which can also protect your privacy? That is precisely what Usenet is. Usenet is ...
Views: 1740 - 5 Ways to Make Serious Money on Etsy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEtsy is known primarily as a website for the artfully-inclined to peddle their wares. It is a great place to get customer jewelry, check out beautiful prints, or even order handmade furniture. But, Etsy is more than just a hodgepodge site filled with every handmade item you can imagine. It is ...
Views: 1253 - 5 Ways to Make Serious Money on Etsy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEtsy is known primarily as a website for the artfully-inclined to peddle their wares. It is a great place to get customer jewelry, check out beautiful prints, or even order handmade furniture. But, Etsy is more than just a hodgepodge site filled with every handmade item you can imagine. It is ...
Views: 1163 - Keys To Managing Your Health As An Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEntrepreneurialism isn’t known, as a pursuit, for its ample time off. In fact, entrepreneurs are often prided or complimented on excessive hard work, total commitment and unwavering focus. Work/life balance is rarely particularly high on the list of entrepreneurial skills people value. But ...
Views: 1073 - 5 Science-Backed Tips To Live Longer - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere’s no key to eternal life (yet - scientists are still working on it). However, that doesn’t necessarily mean your fate is entirely out of your hands. By taking particular steps to improve your health that may not necessarily be obvious, you can extend your life by several years. Humans ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - Tips on Staying Profitable With Rising Labor Costs - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangStates and cities across the United States have been raising minimum wages in response to pressure from citizens and activists, creating pressure on businesses. But what almost everyone has missed is that aside from the raise in minimum wages, wages for the poor have been rising even in states ...
Views: 1026 - 5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Do Before 7am - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangA successful entrepreneur doesn’t spend too much time slacking off. After all, in the world of business, hard work pays off. Some of the most successful people have described their morning routines, and they all share a number of striking similarities. Notably, they get up very early, have a ...
Views: 1331 - 4 Habits That Make A Bad Leader - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangBeing a leader comes with a laundry list of associated traits. Everything from a sense of loyalty to a risktaking spirit to a family man attitude has been listed as a necessary requirement of leadership. But leadershp isn’t just about the characteristics you do have. It’s also the mistakes you ...
Views: 1376 - Three Ways Companies Can Engage Millennials - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangI do not think there is anyone who actually likes the word “millennial.” Millennials don’t given the negative stereotypes which surround that word. HR departments and older generations don’t because it means dealing with the reality of the millennial generation, which surpassed baby boomers as ...
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