Archives | November, 2008

You May Misquote Me

By Don Hauptman | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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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 Early To Rise | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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“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 | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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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 Early To Rise | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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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 | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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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 | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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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.

I was overwhelmed by the incredible talents and real genius qualities of the speakers and the faculty at ETR’s Bootcamp

By Early To Rise | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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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.

Why Scarcity Triggers Sales

By Early To Rise | Sat, Nov 29, 2008

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Issue #2526 WEALTHY: Add an extra comma to your bank account with this sales trigger (Yanik Silver) HEALTHY: Why you should bulk up on B6 (Kelley Herring) WISE: Bob Bly on value ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: A new kind of passport (Lori Allen) Are you sure they said it? (Don Hauptman) It’s Fun to Know… what’s better [...]

Brewing Up a Pot of Fluoride

By Kelley Herring | Fri, Nov 28, 2008

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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 | Fri, Nov 28, 2008

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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.

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