Saturday, October 11, 2008

Interesting Texas Town Names

Did you ever see the name of a town and wonder what the founders were thinking when they named it? Seeing the names of Dime Box and Old Dime Box made me wonder. So I did some homework on these and a few other Texas towns and learned some history. Complete article at ...

A New Way to Learn Touch-Typing

Many people are intimidated by the idea of touch-typing - it just sounds difficult! However, anyone can learn touch-typing with a little effort. In actuality, touch-typing is like any other skill that one can learn; with practice, it becomes second nature. Read more ...

Small Rural Newspapers Hitting the Skids - Ad Sales, Recession and the Internet to Blame

One of the Google founders not long ago mentioned that the death of print news was inevitable, and indeed, this would be hard to deny if one has been following the growth of the internet over the last decade or more. Another gentleman at the TED Conference had a piece on "The Internet; The Next Five Years" and his comment was that if we look at the last five years the Internet has totally changed, especially with the rise in social networking sites. Complete article at ...

Invoice Factoring Provides Much-Needed Cash Flow For Companies

Invoice factoring is the practice of selling the interest in receivables or invoices to a third-party, or "factor," at a discount. By factoring receivables a company can leverage the value of its receivables by collecting the funds from the factor well in advance of the payment by its customers. Factoring receivables allows a company to reduce payment turnaround by 30-45 days. Read more...

Best SUV Fuel Economy - Are There Really SUVs With Good Gas Mileage?

There really are SUVs you can find that are efficient on gas. Find out which ones they are. Complete article at ...

Electronic Catch Phrase Reviewed: a Fun Party Game

Electronic Catch Phrase Reviewed: a Fun Party Game
Electronic Catch Phrase is a fun party game that the world has gone crazy over. It's a game that will turn your party upside down. Basically one player grabs the small electronic unit and gets his or her teammates to say a word that comes up on the screen. Meanwhile a timer counts down. Once the player get's the team to guess the word or phrase, the unit is passed to the next team. It's a lot like hot potato. The unit buzzes when the time is up. The team stuck with the electronic catch phrase in his/her hand loses. It's a riot!

Hydration Systems Come in All Shapes and Sizes! Find the System Right For You

It's a new year, and many of you are looking at 2006 to be another exciting season to excel in your favourite outdoor sport or activity. As you prepare for your spring and summer events, you may be looking into methods of keeping your body properly hydrated, and searching for the right hydration system may be top on your priority list. Further reading ...

How to Create Webkinz Secret Recipes

If you have kids then you are most likely familiar with the popular toy called Webkinz that have a unique twist to them that makes them so popular. They combine a real stuffed animal with a virtual pet that can be cared for on the Webkinz World website. Of the many activities the site offers, none is quite as challenging as trying to discover new webkinz secret recipes to create and feed to your pet. Read more ...

Natural Full Spectrum Lighting and Human Health

Lighting affects health. Studies show that full spectrum natural lighting is the best for health and well-being. Here are the details of some of the most commonly asked questions related to electric lighting and human health. Read more...

How to Stop Being Afraid of Cancer

Being afraid of cancer can harm the treatment process being followed for the disease. NLP and hypnotherapy are useful tools to help overcome this fear. Complete article at ...

Is More Television, More Radio, More Travel, More Music, More Entertainment, The Answer?

It surprises us when this type of thing is said and revealed but it happens more often than we sometimes realise. King Solomon, with all his wisdom, fame, wealth, popularity and business acumen, became bored. Do you ever hear people say that today? "Oh, I am bored. I have nothing to do. There is nowhere to go!" It was only when Solomon turned away from Almighty God that he became increasingly dissatisfied. When a man turns from God it is more serious than simple boredom and weariness. When a nation turns from the ways of God, it gets into a terrible tangle. How many nations are in just this very confusion and disarray in these present days?

New Communication Technology For Business

Every successful business needs to have the best communication equipment available on the market. It's just a simple fact. If you can't properly communicate with your different branches, then your efficiency will take a big hit. Read more...

Competitors Can Help Your Business

Competition is normally seen in a negative way, someone who runs off with your market share and profits. Business competitors are eager to take advantage of any mistake we make, and use wicked offers to attract our clientele towards them. Being a monopolist in your field may well be quite rewarding, but it's very rare to be the only one in some particular business. Continue ...

Stomach Cancer Treatment

Stomach cancer treatment largely depends on the stage the disease has reached. Surgery is an option any stage. The purpose of surgery may be to remove the cancer itself or to relieve discomfort from the symptoms of cancer. Read more...