Dec 2nd, 2008 | Liberal | No Comments
The saying goes that 95% of internet marketing is simple as can be– as long as you know what you’re doing.
The problem is, figuring out what you’re doing, and then promoting your site can be extremely time-consuming. As a plastic surgeon, your time is better spent consulting with patients, performing procedures, running your practice, and making the world a more beautiful place.
Of course, a website, even a dazzling one packed full of credentials and impressive before and after pictures does you no good if it’s so far down the search engine rankings no one sees it. The good news is, through the application of a series of known techniques you too can be at the top of the page.
Dec 2nd, 2008 | Publishing | No Comments
The word “massage” has become sullied mostly due to the fact that it has become synonymous with some forms of prostitution. The two connotations couldn’t be more different, and comparing any form of therapeutic massage practiced by a certified professional to what goes on in back alley “massage parlors” is absolutely ludicrous.
How it happened
In virtually all of North America prostitution is against the law, but just because it’s illegal doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist and thrive throughout the United States and Canada. “Businesses” that provide sexual services in exchange for money can’t publicly advertise the fact that they make these services available to anyone with enough money in their pocket, so they call themselves and publicly advertise themselves as “massage parlors.”
Dec 2nd, 2008 | Publishing | No Comments
On the world scale, tobacco smoking is relatively new. Before the Western European Renaissance, it was basically only smoked, as far as anyone can tell, in the Americas–though ancient Americans have kept the habit going for almost four thousand years. The type of plant on which all smokers necessarily depends is, quite possibly, at least twice that old.
Chemically speaking, tobacco (g. Nicotania) belongs to the Solanacea family–a designation which gives the genus at least eighteen hundred different relatives, some of them very distinguished indeed! To the Solanacea family belong varieties of herb, shrub, tree and climbing plant, most of them native to the continent of America. You can detect a certain family resemblance in these very different genera of Solanacea plants, in that many of them enjoyed a mixed reception when they were first introduced to Europe.
Dec 2nd, 2008 | E-Books | No Comments
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” — Sun Tzu
When you are faced with a large, daunting project, what do you do? Whether you are faced with your senior project or beginning a new school year, there can be so many things to do that it is too overwhelming to start. However, the most challenging tasks and undertaking in your life are also the most rewarding.
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step,” and that is the best way to approach a large project.
Dec 2nd, 2008 | E-Books | No Comments
Have you gone on countless personal development courses, read plenty of books, watched the videos and your life is still not showing the improvements your had hoped for? You are not alone.
After a workshop or after reading a great book you probably feel energised, uplifted and inspired, but in the face of the daily stress these emotional highs tend not to last long. Back to your daily routine, the boss is still an inconsiderate self oppressed individual, your kids are a challenge and your spouse is stressed and overwhelmed with work problems.
Dec 2nd, 2008 | E-Books | No Comments
You ever see those people who succeed in everything they try? I sometimes wonder if this is just an illusion. For instance, a former upline member seemed to possess this quality. There was nothing he couldn’t do. Every ad he placed netted him at least 3 or 4 downline members. When I asked him about his golden touch, however, he just laughed.
He read to me a list of all the books he’d read. They ranged from marketing to personal development to copywriting. He told me of all the seminars he’d attended.
Dec 2nd, 2008 | Ezines and Newsletters | No Comments
The US Marine Band, also called “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, is the oldest such band in the USA. The US Marine Band was established by an Act of Congress in 1798.
Like other military bands in the USA, the Marine Band has more than one unit. These are the United States Marine Band, Marine Chamber Ensemble and the Marine Chamber Orchestra. The band is expected to perform various musical activities, such as perform at official and ceremonial events and band concerts.
Dec 2nd, 2008 | Ezines and Newsletters | No Comments
Being born blind never proved to go against the music in Arthur Tatum Jr’s heart. One of the most technically sound pianists, his technique and compositions manage to boggle musicians even in this advanced day and age.
Born on the 13th of October 1909, Arthur Tatum could barely see from one eye after having cataracts in one eye with the other having limited vision - a condition which he had from when he was just months old. A child prodigy, he started by learning how to play the piano rolls from recordings which his mother used to play at home. He slowly started playing duets not knowing that they were meant to be played as duets but playing both the parts himself.
Dec 2nd, 2008 | Ezines and Newsletters | No Comments
It’s that time of week again: time for your scheduled piano lesson. There’s just one problem: You don’t want to go. In fact, you’re dreading it. What should you do?
First off, reconsider why you’re taking piano lessons. Are you taking up the piano because of your love of music? If so, that’s great! The first part of the equation is settled.
Next, are you studying the piano because you love the instrument; how it sounds, the way it plays? Do you love how creative you can be with a set of keys in front of you? Do you love the possibilities for creative musical expression a piano allows? When compared to other instruments, do you keep leaning towards the piano?
Dec 2nd, 2008 | Ezines and Newsletters | No Comments
Playing the piano can be therapeutic. If you have had a stressful day, go home and pound those keys. Before you know it you’ll be having such a good time you will have forgotten all about how bad your day was.
Come to think of it piano playing could become your best therapy. If your boss gets you steamed go home pick out the loudest and rowdiest song you know and have at it. Imagine that he/she has to sit there and listen. Play it 10 or 12 times if you have to but by the time you’re done you will be smiling.
