If you are new to the game of golf or have just become interested in the sport, you can be more financially responsible by looking to purchase a cheap set of golf clubs in case you lose interest in the game. Many times, a big brand can break a new golfer’s budget only to find […]
Parsons Acupressure Technique (PAT) for Weight Loss
Parsons Acupressure Technique (PAT) is a new technique invented by a chiropractor based on ancient knowledge of acupuncture meridians. An important application is for weight loss: First some background: More than 12 million adults and one million children will be obese by 2010 according to a report from the Department of Health. The Health Survey […]
The power of figurative language to enhance fiction
Ivan Doig and James Lee Burke are two great authors. One reason is the way they use figurative language to enhance their stories, which probably explains why Ivan Doig’s This House of Sky was nominated for the National Book Award and James Lee Burke has had a series of Best Sellers in the New York […]
Interview tips: Interviews are a two-way street
I recently looked up the definition of “job interview” online and this is what I found: Dictionary.com said “an interview to determine if an applicant is suitable for a job”; Wikipedia defined it as “a process in which an employer evaluates a potential employee for possible employment with their company, organization, or firm. During this […]
Simple low cost tips to sell your house
Selling your home can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some simple tips on how you can make your home stand out from the crowd and entice buyers without breaking the bank. Curb appeal: First impressions are the key to getting potential buyers excited to come in and take […]
Tips for buying car insurance
Auto insurers write policies to assess the risk assigned to each insurance applicant. During this process, a person is grouped into a category, such as high-risk, low-risk, teen, or elderly driver. If this risk associated with the applicant is deemed too high, the application may be denied coverage altogether. After the results are calculated, the […]
Boeing, Oracle, EDS, and other high-profile companies have made big profits from mind maps.
Mind Mapping, if you don’t know, uses mostly non-linear methods and relies heavily on association and links. These same characteristics of mind maps give the technique a great deal of power and simplicity, and the ingenuity of the technique comes only from the actual application. You will find that Mind Mapping greatly facilitates group activities […]
Toys for children: why building blocks are such a popular toy
Building blocks are one of the few children’s toys that all children love at some point in their youth. In fact, one of the leading producers of building blocks is the fifth largest toy manufacturer in the world and has been named “Toy of the Century” on two separate occasions. Boys and girls, toddlers or […]
Ringworm can affect anyone: here are home remedies
Ringworm doesn’t really care who it affects: you, your dogs, or your cats. And since it spreads easily, if you have kids at school, you may find yourself dealing with it. It’s not really a worm. It’s a fungal infection of the skin that usually appears in humans as raised red spots with defined borders… […]
Therapeutic uses of eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus essential oil is a natural oil that comes from the eucalyptus tree. This essential oil has many uses, including therapeutic uses. Eucalyptus oil is used in many ways to support the body and mind. It also has practical uses. One of the practical problems of eucalyptus oil is for cleaning. Did you know that […]