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- Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - Auctions - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory: Continued Popular in some parts of England in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, auction by candle was the preferred method for the sale of goods and leaseholds. The auction began with the lighting of a candle at which point bidding began. The process continued until the ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Articles - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Peter RadfordOnline Marketing: Continued In recent years, there has been a huge increase in the volume of articles written online with the intent of having them submitted for possible publishing. This can be a very cost effective form of advertising since, invariably, the cost to the author is ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Background: Continued Alternative medicine and Complementary medicine are often thought of as mutually exclusive. Accordingly, the two are usually classified under the general term of complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM. On the other hand, there are those ...
Views: 933(2 votes) - Affiliate - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistoric Development There has been a huge increase in the application of affiliate marketing since its inception. The e-commerce website, which involves using the internet to buy and sell products or services, was regarded solely as a marketing toy in the early days of the Internet. However, ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Aerobics - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordAerobic and Anaerobic Comparison There are countless forms of aerobic exercise. However, the most common format is when it is performed at a steady pace and over a relatively long period of time. To illustrate the point, consider the following examples: Running a long distance at a ...
Views: 1528(3 votes) - Advertising - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory: Part 1 When radio stations began broadcasting in the early 1920s, the programs were, to say the least, “explosive.” Such a colourful debut was due to the fact that the first radio stations were funded by radio equipment manufacturers and retailers who made the programs available ...
Views: 1935(2 votes) - AdSense - How to Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordHow AdSense Works: Part 1 The following outlines the most important steps in understanding the workings of Adsense, and achieving the best results from it: When the website owner, often referred to as the webmaster, has decided to place Adsense ads on his web pages, the first step is to ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - Acne - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordTerminology The term acne has its roots in the Greek language. Quite simply, it means a skin eruption. In fact, the name acne refers to the occurrence of: Pustules, which relates to the accumulation of pus in the top layer of the skin, called the epidermis, or beneath the skin in the ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Accounting - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory of Accounting Early History Accountancy's roots date back almost to the days of pre-history when man toiled the fields in early civilisations, such as the Sumerians, located in southern Mesopotamia, an area geographically located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, who are ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordSigns and Symptoms A lump that appears in the breast that feels at variance with the surrounding breast tissue is typically the first symptom or indication of the presence of breast cancer. The prestigious Merck Manual has indicated that, in the vast majority of breast cancer cases, it is ...
Views: 931 - Branding - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordBrand Management Types of Brand: Part 1 There are, in fact, many different types of brands each with its own recognisable features. The following characterises the essential features: A Premium Brand - Compared with other products in the same category, the price is pitched at a premium. ...
Views: 1472(4 votes) - Beauty - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordRecent History Greek and Roman artists have provided the basis and also set the standard by which male beauty in western civilization can be measured. Accordingly, the ideal Roman male was defined as tall, muscular, long-legged, with a full head of thick hair, a high and wide forehead – a ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordDevelopment An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory: Continued Since such banking practices were common in Italy, it has been suggested that the Italian words banco rotto, or broken bank, represents the true meaning of the term bankruptcy. Alternatively, some derive the word from the French banque, or table. Finally, it has been ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Body Building - How to Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter Radford1970’s Onwards In 1977, the film Pumping Iron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the famous bodybuilder, was released. This gave the sport a huge publicity boost. At about this time the IFBB, the International Federation of Bodybuilders, were the pre-eminant force in the sport. Conversely, ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Baby Appearance: Continued The infant's skull changes shape, during birth and labour, to fit through the birth canal, or vagina. This can sometimes cause the child to be born with a head that may differ somewhat from the norm, or be slightly elongated. Within a few days or weeks, ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - Audio Streaming - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordProtocol Issues Designing a network protocol which supports streaming media can be quite involved. The following issues are noteworthy: Protocols called Datagram, such as the User Datagram Protocol, send the media stream as a series of small components of data. Although this is simple ...
Views: 1664(2 votes) - Auctions - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory A bronze sculpture of "Artemis and the Stag," reputed to date from the Roman-era, was sold, in 2007, at Sotheby's in New York for US$28.6 million. Such a price, which surpassed all pre-auction estimates, produced a new record in so much as it represented the most expensive sculpture ...
Views: 954 - Articles - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordOnline Marketing Article marketing refers to those businesses or individuals who write short articles related to their respective industry or particular taste. In essence, it is a form of advertising. In recent years, there has been an upsurge in the application of not only e-commerce, ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Overview Alternative medicine practices may incorporate into their procedures or base themselves on concepts as diverse as traditional medicine, which describes medical knowledge developed over centuries within various societies before the era of modern medicine, or ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Affiliate - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordOrigins The idea of revenue sharing, in which a commission is paid for all referred business, is an idea that was conceived before the advent of affiliate marketing, and the Internet itself. The World Wide Web was launched in November 1994. The adoption of this revenue sharing concept by ...
Views: 1016 - Aerobics - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordAerobic Exercise This refers to a particular form of exercise which can either help or even improve the consumption of oxygen by the body. The word Aerobic means "an association with oxygen", and involves the use of oxygen in the body's metabolic process by which energy is generated. In ...
Views: 1401(3 votes) - Advertising - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory In the ruins of ancient Pompeii and Arabia, messages have been found with an emphasis on commercial and political aspects and themes. The Egyptians used a thick paper-like material called papyrus to create sales slogans and wall posters. This material was also used in various forms ...
Views: 2153(3 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Acne vulgaris, more commonly known simply as acne, is a skin disease caused by the alteration of certain formations called pilosebaceous structures. In simple terms, these relate to skin structures consisting of: Hair follicles, which are that part of the skin that grows hair ...
Views: 911(2 votes) - Accounting - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Peter RadfordAccounting Double Entry Accounting involves the classification, analysis and dissemination of financial information to those parties who require such information in order to make informed judgments and decisions based on the material. It is the measurement and control of financial ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Attractions - How To Succeed 1 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordFLORIDA Climate - 2 Florida is known throughout the world as the "Sunshine State." However, severe weather is not uncommon across the state. A case in point is that of central Florida which has the unfortunate nickname of the lightning capital of the United States. This is because the area ...
Views: 1019(3 votes) - Homemade Dog Shampoo - Natural and Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeremy WongKeeping your dog clean and healthy is very important. Your dog needs to be groomed regularly, regardless of hair length. This keeps his coat clean and you can check for burrs, ticks, parasite or any matting. A long-haired dog should be groomed and brushed every day to distribute the oils that ...
Views: 938 - Attractions - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Peter RadfordFLORIDA Climate - 1 The fact that Florida is a peninsula and is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico in both the west and south, and the Atlantic Ocean in the east, is the most important determinant in the climate of the state. In the region to the north of Lake Okeechobee, the prevailing ...
Views: 1103 - How to Prevent Water Damage in Auburn, CA - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Daniel CamaraHow to Prevent Water Damage in Auburn Many people in and around Auburn believe they are safe from water damage in months of no or very little rain, but they couldn’t be more wrong. It’s not just those rainy months that produce heavy downpours that can cause a water loss. Even on a sunny day ...
Views: 2229(1 vote) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview When a group of cells display uninhibited growth, which refers to division beyond the normal limits, this phenomenon is commonly referred to as cancer. Other characteristics include an attack and destruction of surrounding tissues, and the spread to other locations in the body via ...
Views: 1276 - Branding - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peter RadfordBrand Management Overview The application of marketing methods in respect of a particular product, range of products, or a specific brand is commonly referred to as Brand management. Its role is to increase the product's perceived value in the eyes of the customer, and at the same time ...
Views: 1747(4 votes) - Blogging - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview The word blog is a shortened version of the term "Web log". Essentially, it is a website, which itself is a collection of Web, or internet pages, images, videos or other digital forms that reside on one or more web servers, which control the images, and are accessible via the ...
Views: 1710(6 votes) - Beauty - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview The concept of Beauty can refer to a particular person, a special place, an object of interest or even the concept of an idea, all of which can provide a perceptual experience related to pleasure, meaning or satisfaction. The study of beauty is intrinsically a part of aesthetics, ...
Views: 1237(3 votes) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview Bankruptcy may be defined as the legally declared inability of an individual or organisation to pay their creditors, who represent a third party which supplied, to the individual or organisation, a product or service for which they are legally entitled to receive full settlement. ...
Views: 1405(3 votes) - Body Building - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory Early Years Bodybuilding has its roots in India in the 11th century when men would lift a specifically sized piece of stone in order to determine which of the participants had the greatest strength. However, bodybuilding became established in the West sometime during the 1880 ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter RadfordInsight A baby may be referred to as an infant at the earliest stage in its development, in particular before the walking phase is reached. In essence, it applies to an infant who is less than one year old. An infant that is less than one month old is referred to as a newborn baby or a ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Young Baby - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview A baby, or infant, may be defined as a human child at the earliest stage of life. In particular, it refers to that period before they can walk, and essentially before they attain the age of one year. The term "infant" is derived from the Latin in-fans, which means "unable to ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - Aviation - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory Aviation refers to the activities involving aircraft, including the people, various support, operational and manufacturing organisations, and regulatory bodies associated with them. Many individuals and societies have built devices with the aim of being able to travel through the ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Autoresponders - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview An auto-responder is a computer programme, which itself provides instructions for the computer, that when it receives e-mails, which is an electronic form of mail, from an external source it automatically sends a reply. A piece of software, driven by a computer program that sends ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Audio Streaming - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Streaming multimedia is a form of multimedia, which itself is media that uses different forms of content. Combinations of text, audio, still images, animation, video, and interactivity content forms are typical modes of multimedia presentation. The streaming variant is being ...
Views: 2505(4 votes) - Auctions - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Peter RadfordInsight An auction refers to the business of buying and selling goods or services by offering them for sale by way of an initial bid price, then taking bids pursuant of that initial price, and then selling to the highest bidder. In terms of economics, an auction relates to the exchange of ...
Views: 1807(2 votes) - Articles - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Peter RadfordMarketing Overview Article marketing is a form of advertising in which a business or individual may write short articles related to either their particular business or, in the case of an individual, a subject that may be of particular interest to them. In its broadest sense, an article may ...
Views: 2297(2 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Background Alternative medicine may be defined as “any form of healing procedure that is not classified as that of conventional medicine.” The following represent a selection of methods that would normally be classified as alternative medicine: Naturopathy. It ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - Affiliate - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Affiliate marketing is an internet-centred sales technique in which a business rewards one or more of its affiliates for each visitor or customer that is introduced by the affiliate's marketing efforts. It may also be defined as an internet version of the well established sales ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - Aerobics - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Aerobics refers to the type of physical exercise that involves aerobic routines, which refers to exercise that involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body, by the application of rhythmical movements. In particular, it defines the concepts of: Flexibility, which is the ...
Views: 1789(3 votes) - Advertising - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Using skillful means, the creativity in advertising is able to encourage potential customers to purchase the product or service which is at the centre of the advertising campaign. Advertisements are created to generate interest in the product. As soon as interest has been ...
Views: 2525(6 votes) - Adsense - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground In simple terms, AdSense is a program run by Google in which advertisements are placed on websites. The owners of websites can elect to join this program with the object of adding advertisements in the form of text, images, and even video onto their sites. The whole process is free ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - Adsense - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground In simple terms, AdSense is a program run by Google in which advertisements are placed on websites. The owners of websites can elect to join this program with the object of adding advertisements in the form of text, images, and even video onto their sites. The whole process is free ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground The human body is covered in hair which grows through minute “holes” in the skin, called pores. The sebaceous glands produce oils which lubricate the skin. However, when these glands become overactive, which is quite common in adolescence, they can cause blockages in the pores due ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Accounting - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Accounting has been defined by the profession as “The art of recording, classifying, and summarising, in terms of money, transactions and events which are, essentially, financial in nature, and interpreting the results accordingly.” Accounting relates to the dissemination and ...
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