Archives | May, 2008

Marketing Lessons From Politics

By Terry Brock | Fri, May 30, 2008

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It is presidential campaign season here in the USA. Personally, I find much of the political process annoying (at best). Yet, in the midst of the abysmal pre-election morass (and I mean that in the nicest way!), you and I can learn a lot to grow our businesses.

How Can I Possibly Be Gaining Weight?

By James B. LaValle | Fri, May 30, 2008

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These days, when two incomes barely make ends meet, you may be leading the kind of hectic life where coffee is all you make time to "eat" during the day. Unfair as it is, this black coffee stress diet can lead to weight gain. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent "stress bloat."

What Does $4 Gas Mean for Your Investments?

By Rick Pendergraft | Fri, May 30, 2008

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According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were 135,399,945 passenger cars in the United States as of 2006. The owners of all those vehicles have had less money to spend as the price of gas has soared. What impact does this have on the economy - and on your investments? Let's do the math and find out.

How to Create Your First Advertising Campaign

By Michael Masterson | Thu, May 29, 2008

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The Big Idea for an advertising campaign comes from your product's USP (unique selling proposition). If the USP is strong, the Big Idea will be strong too.

Word to the Wise: Subfusc

By Early To Rise | Thu, May 29, 2008

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"Subfusc" (sub-FUSK) - from the Latin for "brownish" - means dark or drab.

Fat Loss: A Calorie Is NOT a Calorie

By Kelley Herring | Thu, May 29, 2008

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While losing weight isn't the easiest task for some, the equation is pretty simple: To drop pounds, you need to burn more calories than you consume.

It’s Fun to Know: The Elephant Trunk Snorkel

By Early To Rise | Thu, May 29, 2008

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New fossil finds have lent credence to the theory that elephant trunks evolved to work as snorkels.

ETR Insider Report: You Have Questions, We Have Answers

By Suzanne Richardson | Thu, May 29, 2008

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Wouldn't it be nice to get insider information and advice on your specific problem from an experienced expert in the field?

A Tale of Two Winners

By Robert Ringer | Thu, May 29, 2008

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"Leo" had a good strategy for handling big paydays. Throughout his career, whenever he received a big chunk of income, the first thing he did was carve out an amount sufficient to cover the income taxes he would have to pay on it and put the money in a special bank account.

A Tale of Two Winners

By Early To Rise | Thu, May 29, 2008

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Issue #2368 WEALTHY: Who are you paying first? (Robert Ringer) HEALTHY: The fat-burning power of protein (Kelley Herring) WISE: Herman Hesse on making the best of the cards you’re dealt ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: A "cheat sheet" for your first advertising campaign (Michael Masterson) Expert advice that’s absolutely free (Suzanne Richardson) It’s Fun to Know… about the elephant trunk snorkel Add "subfusc" to [...]

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