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- Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Peter RadfordGeographical Interpretations Canada Bankruptcy Process In Canada, the bankruptcy process is divided into three stages: Initiation Interim Discharge Initiation Stage An insolvent person may avoid bankruptcy by either establishing mutually acceptable arrangements with the ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Body Building - How to Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Peter RadfordBodybuilding Supplements Overview Bodybuilding supplements consist of a number of different substances used by athletes or individuals participating in a variety of physical activities, including weight training. Their purpose is to act as an aid in the building of lean muscle mass or to ...
Views: 973(3 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Peter RadfordInfant Mortality Continued Infant mortality is an epidemiological (epidemiology considers the factors affecting the health and illness of populations) indicator and is widely recognised as representing an important measure of the level of healthcare in a country. This is because there is a ...
Views: 973(3 votes) - Articles - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter RadfordSearch Engine Optimisation History Continued In the mid 1990’s, the owners of websites began to realise the value associated with having their sites not only ranked highly but also visible in search engine results. This created the following opportunities: “White Hat” SEO - This refers ...
Views: 1971(2 votes) - Affiliate - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter RadfordMulti Tier Programmes There are those advertisers who offer multi-tier programmes in which the commission is distributed in the form of a top-down referral network involving new sign-ups. This format may be described as follows: Publisher 1 signs up to an advertisers’ programme and receives ...
Views: 1012(4 votes) - Advertising - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter RadfordOutdoor Advertising Billboards Design The principle aim of billboard advertisements is to be eye-catching, easily read, and memorable. The design of some billboards can even extend beyond the physical dimensions of the original structure, with parts of the display hanging off the edges ...
Views: 2128(3 votes) - AdSense - How to Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter RadfordPay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC) Continued Websites that make use of PPC ads will display an advertisement when a keyword query coincides with one on an advertiser's keyword list, or when a content site displays corresponding content. These advertisements will be termed sponsored links or ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter RadfordCauses of Acne Continued Consider the following evidence: An Australian study conducted in November 2006 found that, over a period of 12 weeks, there was a 50% reduction in mild to moderate facial Acne when the subjects were placed on a diet that consisted of high levels of protein and ...
Views: 1076(2 votes) - Swing Set Deals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jennifer BelschnerNow that you have decided to buy a swing set, how do you get the best deal possible? Now more then ever, swing sets are being purchased online. Traditionally, swing set manufactures were either local or established franchises that would showcase, sell and assembly in a specific area. Because ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Magic Castle Bounce House Product Review - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jennifer BelschnerThe Magic Castle bounce house by Blast Zone is their most popular inflatable. Blast Zone designed this castle themed inflatable bouncer for up to 3 kids under the age of 12 that weigh under 100 lbs each. The bright red, yellow and blue colors makes head turns once inflated. The footprint of ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - Next Year, Tell It Like It IS - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Leah GuyHave you ever wondered when your life is going to change? I mean really change. As each year approaches, we have a stirring hope inside that surely this will be the year that our dreams come true, our relationships improve, we are out of financial debt, our anxieties would ease, and the weight ...
Views: 1072(2 votes) - Aviation - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Peter RadfordGeneral Aviation Continued Raytheon – Founded in 1922, it is a very significant defense contractor in the US, and is also the foremost producer of guided missiles throughout the world. In 1980, it purchased Beech Aircraft Corporation, an important manufacturer of piston and turboprop ...
Views: 1711(3 votes) - Affiliate - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Peter RadfordPerformance Marketing In terms of the compensation method cost per mille, the only requirement is that the publisher ensures that the advertising is displayed on his website and shows it to his visitors in order to receive a commission. Therefore, in the case of cost per mille or cost per ...
Views: 2322(3 votes) - Blogging - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Peter RadfordPopularity Continued Blogdex was originally conceived as an online resource for monitoring topics for discussion that were in vogue at that time, throughout the blogosphere (which consists solely of blogs and their interactions with each-other. The term identifies the fact that blogs can ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - A Review of Websites About eBook Readers and eBooks - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Marco GustafssonAlthough eBook readers are becoming increasingly popular because of their convenience and ease of use, most people setting out to purchase them do so largely in ignorance. Some later regret not carrying out sufficient research to enable them to make an informed decision. Here are some websites ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Aerobics - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Peter RadfordAerobic Capacity Concluded The extent to which exercise can influence or even improve aerobic capacity is reflected in extreme variability across the human population. Studies have shown that the average response, as a result of training, is of the order of a 17% increase in VO2max. ...
Views: 1444(3 votes) - Beauty - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Peter RadfordEffects on Society Continued The film Malena, an Italian drama/romance film made in 2000, is set in Sicily in 1940 during World War II. The silent, engagingly beautiful outsider one day hears that her husband has been killed in the war. Malena becomes sad and attempts to cope with the loss ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Beauty - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Peter RadfordEffects on Society Continued The film Malena, an Italian drama/romance film made in 2000, is set in Sicily in 1940 during World War II. The silent, engagingly beautiful outsider one day hears that her husband has been killed in the war. Malena becomes sad and attempts to cope with the loss ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Acne - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Peter RadfordCauses of Acne Carbohydrates Continued In certain quarters, it has been proposed that a link exists between processed foods as well as diets that are high in refined sugars, and the incidence of acne. This supposition is based on the fact that easily digestible foods that are high in ...
Views: 967(2 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Senses Conclusion A newborn can respond to and readily differentiate between substances with a number of different taste sensations, such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. However, it should come as no surprise that, of all of these, there is a marked preference towards ...
Views: 918(3 votes) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Peter RadfordEpidemiology Continued Even though numerous epidemiological risk factors have been fully documented, it is still evident that the formation of many specific breast cancers has not been determined. Accordingly, epidemiological research derives the manner in which breast cancer manifests ...
Views: 999(3 votes) - AdSense - How to Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Peter RadfordAdwords Overview This is Google’s main source of revenue, at US$21 billion in 2008, and their foremost and most prestigious advertising product. Adwords offers both pay-per-click (PPC) advertising together with site-targeted advertising suitable for both text and banner ads (which is a ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Peter RadfordGeographical Interpretations Brazil In the case of Brazil, the Bankruptcy Law applies solely to private companies. However, there are a few specified categories that are deemed to constitute an exception, and these include: Financial institutions, credit cooperatives, those designated as ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - The New Advances In Architecture And Engineering on the Web. See How It Affects You. - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingRemember the good old days when drawings were done with pencil and paper, and not by the click of a mouse? They’re way over, somewhere between VHS and Blue Ray. Technology advances in the past 20 years have made them obsolete because it‘s quicker cheaper and more efficient now. With this ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Branding - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Peter RadfordBrand Management Retail Brands Private Label Private label products and services refer to those that are manufactured or made available by one particular company for use by another company using its own brand name. Private label products and services are, in fact, available across an ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Body Building - How to Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Peter RadfordNatural Bodybuilding Drug testing – continued There are numerous organisations associated with the sport of Natural Bodybuilding. The more significant are as follows: INBA - International Natural Bodybuilding Association INBF - International Natural Bodybuilding Federation NGA - ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Conventional Comparison Continued What is alternative medicine? The answer to this conundrum is dependent not only upon the discipline of the protagonists but also on geographical considerations. Consider the following two examples: (1) The Physical Medicine & ...
Views: 1048(3 votes) - Auctions - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Peter RadfordThe English Auction Candle Auction Auction by candle was popular from around 1490 through to about 1893. In fact, it is still used on occasions even today, but kept limited to only ceremonial purposes. From 1674, the Candle auction began to lose its popularity and was eventually replaced ...
Views: 966(2 votes) - Articles - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Peter RadfordSearch Engine Optimisation History During the period of the mid-1990s, the first search engines had begun cataloging the early form of the World Wide Web, or more simply, the Web. Consider the following terms: Webmaster - Also known as the creator of the website or its author, it is ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Advertising - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory: Part 3 The concept of Guerrilla marketing was conceived as an unconventional promotional system that centres on time, energy and imagination in place of huge marketing budgets. It is a recent advertising innovation that involves creative approaches such as staged interactions in ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Attractions - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory of Florida Continued As the pace of settlements steadily increased, there was growing pressure on the US government to remove the Seminole Indians from the lands they had settled on in East Florida since they had been raiding white settlements in the state of Georgia to the north. ...
Views: 1674(7 votes) - What Can You Attract Using The Law Of Attraction? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Laurie BrennerWhat you can attract using the law of attraction is totally up to you. The law of attraction is a law that is not biased or judgmental. It is always on, it is always working. It doesn't discern between what is good or what is bad according to your belief systems. It operates by simple vibration. ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Branding - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordBrand Management Negative Brand Equity In the previous discussion on brand equity, one aspect needs consideration. It is this – is it possible for brands to have negative brand equity? Consider now both sides of the conundrum: From one perspective, brand equity cannot be negative. The ...
Views: 1357(3 votes) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordGeographical Interpretations Australia Continued There are normally two principal sources from which funds can be realised, viz. the assets and wages of the bankrupt. However, the bankrupt is granted the facility whereby certain assets are set aside and their value cannot be realised. ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - Blogging - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Peter RadfordBlog Communities Continued Blogging and Advertising It is not uncommon for blog posts to include advertisements. These may either be in the form that benefits the blogger financially or that simply promote a cause that the blogger has an interest in. A fake blog, also known as a ...
Views: 949(6 votes) - Beauty - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Peter RadfordInner Beauty This is a particular concept which is commonly used to describe the distinctive characteristics of a specific subject or object that cannot be studied or observed physically. In the natural world, most species of animals rely on physical traits or, in some cases, a chemical ...
Views: 1087(3 votes) - Body Building - How to Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordNatural Bodybuilding This is sometimes referred to as a form of body modification, which refers to the deliberate alteration of the human body for non-medical purposes, such as aesthetic reasons, and self-expression. However, it is more commonly referred to as a version of bodybuilding in ...
Views: 883(2 votes) - Aviation - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Peter RadfordAir Transport Continued The term flag carrier applies to a company involved in transportation, which is usually either an airline or a shipping company that is registered in a specific country. Such carriers are usually either state-run, state-owned or state-designated companies. In ...
Views: 1436(4 votes) - Young Baby - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Senses Continued An interesting characteristic of a newborn infant is its quite unremarkable vision. In fact, it is only able to focus on a subject that is about 18 inches, or 45 cm, immediately in front of its face. An initial impression might point to the fact that this could ...
Views: 992(2 votes) - Duvet Covers: How To Find The Best One For You - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Annie DeakinIf you are interested in purchasing duvet covers, you may wonder how to find the best one for you. There is such a wide range of choices that it can be hard to choose. But if you keep your needs in mind it should be simple for you to find one that will give your bed the look and comfort factor ...
Views: 887(2 votes) - AdSense - How to Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Peter RadfordHow AdSense Works Part 2 Site Targeted Advertisements When considering such advertisements, the advertiser decides which page or pages on which to display advertisements, and pays on the basis of cost per mille, or CPM. This is a commonly used method in advertising. This means that the ...
Views: 1052(5 votes) - Affiliate - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Peter RadfordPrincipal Methods of Compensation In today’s affiliate programmes, it has been found that around eighty percent use revenue sharing or cost per sale (CPS) as the preferred compensation method, whereas nineteen percent use cost per action (CPA), and the remaining one percent of programs use ...
Views: 996(2 votes) - Auctions - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory Concluded In the time of the American Civil War which occurred between 1861 and 1865, it was common practice for whatever goods and chattels were commandeered by the various armies to be sold at auction. The actual auction process was the responsibility of the most senior officer ...
Views: 881(3 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Peter RadfordCauses of Acne Continued Diet In previous decades, it was widely believed by doctors that diet had little influence on the incidence of acne. However, many patients currently believe that their acne is brought about by factors related to their diet. The fact is that there is ...
Views: 953(3 votes) - Honda Passes Safety Test for 2010 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from mery josephOnly 27 new vehicles made the list for the safest cars of 2010. In 2009, 94 vehicles made the list for top safety cars, which are 67 less than this year. Apparently the safety rating got a lot tougher, like the addition of a new roof strength requirement. The roof strength requirement aims to ...
Views: 621(2 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Conventional Comparison There is a long standing view held by many medical researchers that rejects the notion of a classification of medicines which proposes that any therapy should be characterised as Alternative Medicine. The view taken by such proponents is that ...
Views: 992(3 votes) - Aerobics - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peter RadfordAerobic Exercise Continued "Aerobics" is another form of aerobic exercise. Such classes incorporate rapid stepping patterns, performed to music with guidance provided by an instructor. Dr Cooper was an authority in ways of improving fitness. Some of these ideas were used to further the ...
Views: 1484(3 votes) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Peter RadfordEpidemiology This is the study of the various factors that affect not only the health, but also the incidence of illness in a population. In the study of diseases that not only spread within a population, but also those that do not, the role of an epidemiologist ranges from investigation into ...
Views: 882(2 votes) - Practical New Home Design Considerations - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Annie DeakinWhen planning for a new home, you will find that there are many things you will need to take into consideration in the design process. Begin by choosing a floor plan. The floor plan design should provide for an adequate number of bathrooms and bedrooms. In addition, you will need to be sure ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - And that's my take...(End of a Decade) - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Curtis SagmeisterAs we rapidly close in on the end of the first decade of the 21st century, I can't help but wonder what the future holds. Save for maybe the 60's, we have endured the most prolific decade of change in mankind's history. For nearly all of us, it was the first, and will be the last, time we ...
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