Archive for March, 2008

The Language Perfectionist: What’s Wrong With Dictionaries?
by Don Hauptman (03/14/2008)

"Let's look it up in the dictionary." - When people disagree about language, someone is bound to utter this sentence, as if it will settle everything. But the solution is not always so easy. Here's why.

Bet You Can’t Do This Simple Exercise
by Craig Ballantyne (03/14/2008)

Shoulder mobility exercises can help to relieve pain caused by sitting at a desk or in a car for long periods of time.

Now Starring… You!
by Suzanne Richardson (03/14/2008)

What can you do to keep your personal life off limits to story-hungry bloggers?

See It and Achieve It
by Early To Rise (03/14/2008)

Word to the Wise: Ludic
by ETR (03/13/2008)

"Ludic" (LOO-dik) - from the Latin - means "playful." The word is related to "ludicrous."

It’s Good to Know: About the Crash Tax
by ETR (03/13/2008)

The aftermath of a car accident can be traumatic: serious injury, frantic calls to 911, dealing with your insurance company. And now we must add another hassle, and an expensive one at that.

Why Is Caffeine Good For You? The Truth About Caffeine
by Craig Ballantyne (03/13/2008)

Can't live without caffeine, can you? Most adults around the world consume caffeine every day, in coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate. And we continue to hear about new studies - some warning us to stay away from caffeine and others glorifying its benefits.

Getting Tough and Taking Names
by Michael Masterson (03/13/2008)

To be successful at anything, you have to be prepared to endure criticism - some unjustified and some justified. (Does it surprise you to know that the justified criticism hurts more?) The more successful you are, the greater the criticism you will endure.

See It and Achieve It: The Power of Visualization
by Wendy Montes de Oca (03/13/2008)

Once you have a concrete vision in your head, you'll be much more excited about doing what's necessary to turn it into reality.

Dear ETR: “I continue to have a problem finding a reputable e-mail list provider.”
by Patrick Coffey (03/13/2008)

List brokers are people who recommend and rent out other people's e-mail lists for a commission - and there are lots of them.

ETR Insider Report: My 10 Commandments of Trading
by Rick Pendergraft (03/13/2008)

One thing I realized is that I have developed several "rules" that have helped me make significant gains over the years. For instance, there are 10 trading principles that I use to guide my trading.

5 Ways to Make Your First Product Launch a Resounding Success
by Early To Rise (03/13/2008)

Word to the Wise: Volte-Face
by ETR (03/12/2008)

Volte-face" (vawl-tuh-FAHS) - from the Italian for "turn" + "face" - is a reversal, as in policy or opinion.

It’s Fun to Know: The Largest Oil Reserves in the Solar System
by ETR (03/12/2008)

Scientists have found a source of natural gas and oil hundreds of times larger than that found on Earth. But don't toss aside your worries about the rising price of gasoline just yet.

A Hidden (and Unexpected) Danger of Too Much Salt
by Dr. Jonny Bowden (03/12/2008)

For years, we've been hearing about the dangers of too much sodium in the diet. In salt-sensitive people, sodium can, in fact, raise blood pressure.

5 Ways to Make Your First Product Launch a Resounding Success
by Jeff Walker (03/12/2008)

Every time you launch a new product online, you have the chance to drastically increase your profits. As I explained last week, the best way to generate momentum, interest, and monster cash flow is to turn the launch into an event.

Don’t Pay Your Credit Card Bill Early
by David Cross (03/12/2008)

Paying your credit card bill on time and in full is one of the best ways to stay out of debt. It's also a good way to build credit.

A Fruity Way to Lose Weight
by Kelley Herring (03/12/2008)

Want to drop a few pounds? It may sound counterintuitive, but there's a before-meal snack that can give your weight-loss efforts a boost.

Selling Lifestyle
by Bob Bly (03/12/2008)

I am convinced he is right, and marketers who simplistically trumpet "get rich" in their ads are making a mistake. Instead of selling the obvious benefit, they could be reaching their prospects on a deeper and more powerful level.

Dear ETR: “Should I cash in my 401(k)?”
by Michael Masterson (03/12/2008)

"I currently have $115K in my 401(k) account through my employer, and am very concerned with the future of these savings as it relates to our economy."

Selling Lifestyle
by Early To Rise (03/12/2008)

Word to the Wise: Temerarious
by ETR (03/11/2008)

"Temerarious" (tem-uh-RARE-ee-us) - from the Latin - means recklessly or presumptuously daring.

It’s Good to Know: The Gulf Stream Power Plant
by ETR (03/11/2008)

At 8.5 billion gallons per second, the Gulf Stream is the world's strongest sustained ocean current. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University believe it could also provide enough energy to meet one-third of their state's electricity needs.

Travel Tip: 8 Dollar-Friendly Destinations
by Jason Holland (03/11/2008)

Planning a trip on a tight budget? Forget mainland Europe. The strength of the euro will have you spending a fortune on food, lodging, and entertainment. But there are still many dollar-friendly possibilities.

Don’t AGE Yourself With Your Cooking
by Kelley Herring (03/11/2008)

Advanced glycation end products - How the way you cook may be just as important to your health as the food itself.

Is Nothing Sacred Anymore?
by Suzanne Richardson (03/11/2008)

Using examples from the real world can make your writing stronger, more specific, and more believable. But it gets a little tricky when you try to incorporate stories from the lives of your friends, family, and coworkers.

Optimizing for Universal Search
by Alexis Siemon (03/11/2008)

Universal search - more chances to have your website content ranking high in Google so you can general more traffic to your website.

How To Find Private Money Lenders Who Will Give You Their Cash
by Alan Cowgill (03/11/2008)

My biggest challenge - and a challenge you're sure to face when finding private lenders - was getting them to trust me enough to do business with me.

Quick Professional Networking Tip: 3 Simple Steps
by Ilise Benun (03/11/2008)

here's more to networking than meeting new people. In fact, networking has three distinct steps - and if you're not doing all three, you're not taking full advantage of your networking efforts.

Productivity Tip: 2 Free Online Calendars
by Will Newman (03/11/2008)

If you do not have a computer-based calendar program (like Outlook, Entourage, or iCal) to manage your time, Google and Yahoo have free full-feature online calendars to fill that void.
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