Archive for November, 2008

You May Misquote Me
by Don Hauptman (11/29/2008)

Recently, both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times published letters from readers citing the same familiar expression. Unfortunately, both readers - and the editors of these two distinguished newspapers - got it wrong.

Verisimilitude
by ETR (11/29/2008)

“Verisimilitude” (ver-uh-suh-MIL-uh-tood) - from the Latin for “truth” - is the quality of seeming to be real or true.

Travel Slimmer… With the Passport Card
by Lori Allen (11/29/2008)

If you travel a lot by car or by sea between the U.S. and the Caribbean, Bermuda, Mexico, or Canada, now you might be able to leave your passport at home. Because you can apply to the U.S. Department of State for a wallet-sized Passport Card.

Scratchy Cashmere Sweaters?
by ETR (11/29/2008)

Move over cashmere. When it comes to cuddly sweaters, those made from the wool of the vicuna, a llama-like animal native to Peru, have you beat. The extreme fineness of the individual wool fibers (nearly half the size of cashmere fibers) is what gives vicuna such a soft texture. In fact, those who have worn vicuna sweaters say cashmere is rough in comparison.

Another B Vitamin That Fights Colon Cancer
by Kelley Herring (11/29/2008)

A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention found that vitamin B6 - from both dietary and supplemental sources - is associated with a significant decrease in the risk of colorectal cancer. In fact, the researchers found a reverse relationship between vitamin B6 intake and the risk of colorectal cancer - as vitamin B6 intake increases, cancer risk decreases. What’s more, participants in the study who got the most vitamin B6 were about 20 percent less likely to develop colorectal cancer.

The “Hidden” Hot Button to Getting More Prospects to Say YES!
by Yanik Silver (11/29/2008)

Many buying decisions are made in response to an emotional trigger. So whenever you buy something, it’s always a good idea to step back and see if you can figure out what the emotional trigger was that motivated you to do it. Because if something works on you, there’s a good chance it will work on your customers, too.

Why Scarcity Triggers Sales
by Early To Rise (11/29/2008)

Reader Feedback: “I was overwhelmed by the incredible talents and real genius qualities of the speakers and the faculty at ETR’s Bootcamp.”
by ETR (11/29/2008)

Please extend my sincere thanks to your entire group for a very dynamic and lively conference at the Marriott. I was overwhelmed by the incredible talents and real genius qualities of the speakers and the faculty at ETR’s Bootcamp.

Brewing Up a Pot of Fluoride
by Kelley Herring (11/28/2008)

Fluoride is a toxic substance that can negatively impact multiple organ systems. It has been linked to hypothyroidism, skeletal fluorosis, brittle bones and teeth, gastrointestinal inflammation, and more. And because tea leaves accumulate more fluoride than any other edible plant, enjoying this otherwise healthy beverage could put your health in jeopardy.

The Dangers of E-Mail, Part 1: The Angry E-Mail Effect
by Suzanne Richardson (11/28/2008)

You open your inbox, and there it is ... an e-mail, waiting patiently for you to read it and respond. A few seconds, a few quick keystrokes on your laptop, a click of the send button, and your response is shuttled instantaneously to its recipient.

What Makes an Entrepreneur?
by Early To Rise (11/28/2008)

What Makes an Entrepreneur?
by John Carlton (11/28/2008)

A few weeks back, I visited my hometown (yeah, I grew up in Cucamonga, what’s it to ya?) to see my family. Pop still lives in the same house he bought just after WWII, and it’s hard for me not to feel like I’m 15 again when I’m there.

4 Steps to Creating Better Info Products
by Bob Bly (11/28/2008)

Before you can write, you need to have something to write about. This means acquiring in-depth knowledge - through a combination of research and experience - of a subject people will pay to learn.

A Common Misconception About Winter
by ETR (11/28/2008)

It’s a common misconception that the Earth is farther away from the sun during the winter months. We even published this incorrect statement in Early to Rise.

Postprandial
by ETR (11/27/2008)

Something that’s “postprandial” (post-PRAN-dee-ul) - from the Latin for “a late breakfast or lunch” - happens or is done after a meal.

A Tasty Way to Reduce Wrinkles
by Kelley Herring (11/27/2008)

Do you want people to do a double-take when you reveal your real age? Then do this: Eat cinnamon and cloves. Recent research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that these spices - which are often used in holiday goodies - not only provide antioxidants but also significant protection against the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs).

My Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition: The Best of Two Worlds
by Wendy Montes de Oca (11/27/2008)

For my husband and me, Thanksgiving is an international delight. My family is Italian and Irish. His is Latin American. When he was growing up, my husband and his family did not celebrate our American holiday. But since they’ve moved to the United States, they have embraced it wholeheartedly.

The Origin of Thanksgiving
by ETR (11/27/2008)

Thanksgiving, as we celebrate it today, did not originate with the special event we know and love. There were several “thanksgiving” feasts held in early colonial days, including the most famous one at Plymouth.

Learn Something New Every Day
by Suzanne Richardson (11/27/2008)

“You can learn something from everyone, every day. Even when I’m speaking at a conference, I always listen to the other speakers’ presentations. Because you never know what useful idea or process you’re going to pick up.”

Wanting Things
by Michael Masterson (11/27/2008)

I don’t remember being thankful very often when I was a kid. I remember wanting things - lots of things - all the time. I wanted toy trucks and cap guns and Lionel trains and baseball mitts. I wanted army men and model planes and erector sets. I wanted everything I saw advertised for boys on television. And everything other kids at school had, including boxed lunches and meat sandwiches instead of peanut butter and jelly in a paper bag.

What are you grateful for?
by Early To Rise (11/27/2008)

The Poultry-Based Sleeping Pill?
by ETR (11/26/2008)

You’ve probably heard that there is a natural sedative in turkey, an amino acid called tryptophan. But if you find yourself drifting off after dinner tomorrow, don’t blame it on that. Tryptophan does cause your body to produce serotonin, a chemical that, among other things, helps calm you down. But according to nutrition experts, the level of tryptophan in a typical serving of turkey is not nearly enough to make you fall asleep.

Fealty
by ETR (11/26/2008)

“Fealty ” (FEE-ul-tee) - from the Latin for “to trust” - means fidelity, allegiance, faithfulness.

10 Little Things I Love About Thanksgiving
by Edwin Huertas (11/26/2008)

Beware of Holiday Diabetes
by James B. LaValle (11/26/2008)

This is the time of year when many of my patients struggle with keeping their weight and blood sugar under control. It starts with Halloween, when we buy those delectable treat-size candy bars to pass out to trick-or-treaters - and eat many of them ourselves. It continues throughout Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day with the sugar-laden treats and leftovers from holiday meals contributing to our already flourishing spare tires.

Learning From Real Heroes
by Robert Ringer (11/26/2008)

Americans love to throw around the term “hero.” But what is a hero? We tend not only to ascribe the word to illiterate athletes, but to people who happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, as well.

4 Things You Should Look for Before Investing in a Company
by Andrew Gordon (11/26/2008)

Picking companies that go against the market is hard. As a rule of thumb, only about 20 percent of them are able to swim against the tide. But when the market is falling (as it is right now), it makes more sense to invest in individual stocks than in indexes that go down with the market. At least with individual stocks, you have a chance of picking strong companies that can survive and even prosper in a bear market.

What makes a hero?
by Early To Rise (11/26/2008)

Do You Really Want to Make Money?
by Michael Masterson (11/25/2008)

It may seem like the purpose of every marketing campaign is to make a profit. However, many marketers and business owners actually lose money on acquiring new customers. There are three basic scenarios when launching a marketing campaign. You need to determine which scenario fits your business best.

Your One-Stop Shop for Vintage Designer Clothing… and Vegan Organic Food?
by Jason Holland (11/25/2008)

A new business recently opened a few blocks from the Early to Rise offices. But it seems to have an identity crisis. The small shop has perplexed potential customers by offering not just vintage designer threads, but also vegan organic food. And they proudly proclaim this dual identity on their front window sign.
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