Archive for May, 2008

The Best Timing for Interval Training
by Craig Ballantyne (05/21/2008)

If a trainer tells you interval training must be done in 30-second... or one-minute... or five-minute increments, he's misinformed.

Why Good Prospects Don’t Return Your Phone Call
by Bob Bly (05/21/2008)

If you sell a professional, creative, consultative, or technical service, the following "Triple Play" Follow-Up System can help you increase your closing rate of leads to sales by 50 percent or more.

It’s Good to Know: About Biomimetics
by ETR (05/21/2008)

In this rapidly growing scientific discipline, researchers are drawing inspiration from nature to design breakthrough products, usually in the fields of engineering, materials science, and medicine.

All-Weather Investing
by Andrew Gordon (05/21/2008)

Guess what? What with the recession... the subprime crisis... foreclosures... inflation... and more, your portfolio is very likely flying into uncharted weather.

Why Good Prospects Don’t Return Your Phone Call
by Early To Rise (05/21/2008)

Word to the Wise: Congeries
by ETR (05/21/2008)

"Congeries" (kon-JEER-eez) - from the Latin for "to heap up" - is a collection or assemblage of items or parts.

A Traveling Salesman Finally Arrives at Home
by Early To Rise (05/20/2008)

Let’s Talk About…Talking
by Judith Strauss (05/20/2008)

How to Lose Your Belly and Thighs
by Craig Ballantyne (05/20/2008)

If you want to lose belly fat, you should do lots of crunches. And if you want to tone your thighs, you should reach for your ThighMaster. Right? Wrong on both counts.

It’s Fun to Know: Flirting for College Credit
by ETR (05/20/2008)

Hoping to boost a sagging birthrate - and concerned that its declining population could hurt economic growth - the government of Singapore has put together a very different type of college course.

Our Next ATM Machine
by Andrew Gordon (05/20/2008)

At the end of 2006, only 11 percent of workers had outstanding loans from their retirement plans. At the end of 2007, 18 percent had such loans. As we're approaching Memorial Day weekend, I'm betting it's well over 20 percent.

Word to the Wise: Disparate
by ETR (05/20/2008)

"Disparate" (DIS-per-it) - from the Latin for "separate" - means fundamentally distinct or different.

A Traveling Salesman Finally Arrives at Home
by David Cross (05/20/2008)

For as long as I can remember, there's been a fundamental problem with running pretty much any business. Finally, we've figured out the solution. In the old days, it was known as the "traveling salesman problem." You see, a salesman needs to visit a number of geographically disparate cities. The problem - known in mathematics as a problem of combinatorial optimization - is how to visit all of the locations in the least amount of time.

How to Recover 3 Months of “Wasted” Time
by Early To Rise (05/19/2008)

Organics Pack 25% More Antioxidants
by Kelley Herring (05/19/2008)

At every meal or snack, I aim to pack the most benefits into every bite. This means choosing lean, organic sources of protein... fiber-rich legumes and whole grains... and a base of phytonutrient-rich fruits and veggies that are full of age-defying and disease-fighting antioxidants. You probably know them best as "superfoods."

Word to the Wise: Epigone
by ETR (05/19/2008)

An "epigone" (EP-uh-gohn) - from the Greek for "to be born after" - is an inferior imitator, especially of a distinguished writer, artist, musician, or philosopher.

3 Ways to Make Your Presentations More Specific
by Peter Fogel (05/19/2008)

If you've been following Michael Masterson's tips on marketing/copywriting, you know this "law": To boost sales, you should make specific claims for your product.

It’s Good to Know: High-Quality Photos You Can Use for Free
by ETR (05/19/2008)

When you need high-quality photos for business presentations, websites, blogs, or brochures and other documents, check out Flickr, one of the most popular photo-sharing sites on the Web.

Keep On Rolling
by Christian Hill (05/19/2008)

One thing to keep in mind when buying a company's stock is the lifespan of its product. In other words, keep an eye on how often consumers have to buy replacements. If people have to buy your product only once, you are on a constant search for new customers. Unless, that is, you're satisfied with sporadic sales.

4 Things You Can Do to Give Yourself Lots More Time to Be Lots More Successful
by Michael Masterson (05/19/2008)

Of all the ETR essays I've written about self-improvement, the ones that get the most response - both positive and negative - are those that have to do with saving time. I don't know why that is. You would think ETR readers would be very happy to get advice about how to be more productive by spending less time doing routine tasks. You would think.

It’s Fun to Know: About Gold
by ETR (05/17/2008)

Decorative gold objects dating from 4,000 B.C. have been found in Bulgaria. This makes it the first metal worked by prehistoric man.

3 Things You Can Get Paid to Photograph on Your Next Vacation
by Shelly Perry (05/17/2008)

To most travelers, a vacation is a time to relax, take in a few museums, enjoy coffee in an outdoor cafe, eat out, and meet new people. But to me, a vacation is also the ticket to some easy extra income...

Cornbread: Neither a Health Food nor a Vegetable
by Kelley Herring (05/17/2008)

Cornbread is far from health food - and despite being classified as a "vegetable" in country diners, it's not.

The Language Perfectionist: Will Today’s Subject Soon Transpire?
by Don Hauptman (05/17/2008)

The use of transpire as a synonym for occur or happen has become common. But the word properly refers to something that gradually becomes known, or to a secret that is revealed.

Truly Easy Income with Vacation Photos
by Early To Rise (05/17/2008)

Word to the Wise: Jape
by ETR (05/17/2008)

To "jape" (JAPE) - from the French for "chatter" - is to joke or make fun of.

A Bright Future
by Christian Hill (05/17/2008)

If you're looking for a long-term investment, look no further than Philips.

Transitioning Over to the “Money” Side of Your Company’s Business
by Michael Masterson (05/16/2008)

You have the greatest chance of getting big raises, big promotions - and eventually, a six-figure income - if the work you do has a positive impact on your company's bottom line.

Word to the Wise: Fustian
by ETR (05/16/2008)

"Fustian" (FUS-chun) - a word of uncertain origin - is pompous or pretentious language.

2, 3, Even 5 New Sales Promotions for the Price of 1
by Early To Rise (05/16/2008)

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