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Redress
by ETR (09/13/2008)

To “redress” (rih-DRES) - from the French for “to straighten” - is to make something right; to repair, make amends, or relieve from.

The Language Perfectionist: The Wizard of Was
by Don Hauptman (09/13/2008)

You may occasionally encounter, or write, a sentence in which it’s open to debate whether the situation described is real or hypothetical, and thus whether “was” or “were” is the right choice. But such cases are rare. Most of the time, the correct word is obvious....

A Business Idea With a Humanitarian Purpose
by ETR (09/13/2008)

A group of students from the Michigan Institute of Technology came up with a business idea to help people in Third World countries. Many live under roofs made of thin metal. The metal roofs are cheap, fireproof, and fairly sturdy. However, they let out heat when it’s cold outside, increase heat when it’s hot outside, and cause a racket when it’s raining....

Who Makes the U.S. Budget Deficit Worse - Democrats or Republicans?
by Charlie Byrne (09/13/2008)

Republicans like to call themselves the party of fiscal discipline. But if you dig into the numbers, you might find some surprises...

Thanks to everyone at ETR for their invaluable assistance
by ETR (09/12/2008)

“In 2000, I wrote an Internet reference article that was the culmination of my effort and expertise on the subject. My work has since been plagiarized by several online sources. It was insulting and infuriating to see others claiming my work as their own and using it to draw Internet traffic to their websites.

A New Use for Cinnamon
by ETR (09/12/2008)

ETR’s health experts have often talked about the benefits of cinnamon. Cinnamon can lower cholesterol and reduce blood sugar. It’s reduced the growth of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells in a study done by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland. And Copenhagen University researchers found that it relieved arthritic pain.

Stanch
by ETR (09/12/2008)

“Stanch” (STANCH) - from the French - means “stop a liquid from flowing.”

Fop
by ETR (09/11/2008)

A “fop” (FAHP) - from the Middle English for “fool” - is a man who is overly concerned with or vain about his dress and appearance.

The Safest Route
by ETR (09/11/2008)

Are the roads you travel every day safe… or prone to deadly accidents? Find out with Saferoadmaps.org. Type in your address to see where every local vehicle fatality has occurred. You’ll also learn such details as whether the driver was speeding or intoxicated.

Dear ETR How do you get yourself to take action
by Bob Cox (09/10/2008)

“How do you get yourself to take action when you just don’t feel like it - even though you know that taking action will probably lead to a positive result?”

The Connection Between Coral Reefs and Diamonds
by ETR (09/10/2008)

What do coral reefs and diamonds have in common? They are both being used as… memorials. You can now have a synthetic diamond created from a loved one’s remains (their hair or their ashes). The process takes three weeks to three months, and the diamond can be mounted in a piece of...

Cri de Coeur
by ETR (09/10/2008)

A “cri de coeur” (KREE duh KUR) - French for “cry of the heart” - is an anguished cry of distress or indignation.

Minatory
by ETR (09/09/2008)

"Minatory" (MIN-uh-tor-ee) - from the Latin for "threaten" - means menacing.

A Thorn With Every Rose
by Alexander Green (09/09/2008)

According to a recent CBS News/New York Times poll, Americans’ views on the general state of the country have hit an all-time low, with 81 percent saying the prospects for the United States are declining… the worst-ever number for this barometer.

How to Stop Wi-Fi Thieves
by ETR (09/09/2008)

When you pay good money for a wireless connection, it’s annoying to discover that your cheap neighbor is using your connection every day. Instead of getting his own, he’d rather just leech off yours, slowing down your connection in the process. You can use a password to block wi-fi thieves, but there’s a way to do it that’s a lot more fun.

Sibilant
by ETR (09/08/2008)

A “sibilant” (SIB-uh-lunt) sound is a hissing - like the “s” and “sh” sounds in the English language.

Perfervid
by ETR (09/06/2008)

“Perfervid” (pur-FUR-vid) - from the Latin for “to boil” - means impassioned, marked by exaggerated or overwrought emotion.

Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
by Bob Cox (09/06/2008)

You’re at a wedding… at that crucial point in the ceremony when anyone who can show just cause why the couple should not be “united in holy matrimony” is asked to “speak now or forever hold your peace.” I doubt that you’ve ever actually seen someone stand up and give “just cause.” But back in the day when arranged marriages were the norm, it did happen....

Making Money With a Small, Responsive List
by Brian Edmondson (09/05/2008)

If you’ve been online for any amount of time, you’ve probably come across the phrase "The money is in the list." This, of course, refers to the database of names, e-mail addresses, and other information you may collect from customers and prospective customers. Building a list is the core principle behind the Early to Rise / Agora Model of Internet Marketing.

Surly
by ETR (09/05/2008)

"Surly" - from the Middle English for "lordly" - means ill-humored; sullen and gruff. Example (as used by John LHeureux in Having Everything): "Maggie drank a little too much and got surly and made snide comments during the final toast."

Why Gas Prices and Airline Fees Shouldn’t Stop You From Traveling
by Lori Allen (09/05/2008)

High gas prices and rising airline fees may be keeping you closer to home than you’d like to be… but they shouldn’t.

You Determine Your Income
by Jason Holland (09/05/2008)

Do you think you’re making enough money? About half of American employees believe they are underpaid, according to a recent survey done by Salary.com. Yet the same survey found that only 22 percent really were underpaid as compared to industry standards.

Omniscient
by ETR (09/04/2008)

“Omniscient” (om-NISH-unt) - from the Latin for “to know” - means having complete or unlimited awareness or understanding.

The Melody of Life
by Robert Ringer (09/04/2008)

Amidst all the insanity and meaningless chatter that overwhelms us each day, every so often we get a break - and get hooked into nature’s Sanity Support System. We have little control over when the blessed intervention will take place, how often it will occur, or what its components may be.

It’s Fun to Know: Stinky Flowers
by ETR (09/03/2008)

The star flower, voodoo lily, and sapranthus have never caught on with gardeners. It’s not surprising. These are just a few of the world’s lesser-known flowers that attract flies with a putrid smell that’s reminiscent of rotting meat. The flies act as pollinators for the stinky flowers, just as bees do for their sweet-smelling cousins.

Patina
by ETR (09/03/2008)

“Patina” (PAT-n-uh or puh-TEEN-uh) - from the Latin for “a dish” - is the color or incrustation, as a result of natural aging, that changes the appearance of an object’s surface. The word is also used to refer to a superficial layer or exterior.

5 Ways to Make Hard Decisions a Little Easier
by Yanik Silver (09/03/2008)

Yesterday, my wife Missy woke up with her stomach in knots. Clara, the woman who’d been cleaning our house for the past two years, was becoming more and more unreliable. Sometimes she called to say she’d be late - but sometimes she just didn’t show up at all. Not only that, but she was doing a terrible job.

Xenophobia
by ETR (09/02/2008)

"Xenophobia (ZEN-uh-FOH-bee-uh) - from the Greek for "stranger" + "fear" - is fear or hatred of anyone or anything that is strange or foreign.

ETR Insider Report: The Evolution of Early to Rise
by Judith Strauss (09/02/2008)

I’ve been editing Early to Rise since the day it began - about eight years ago - when Michael Masterson decided the Internet was the perfect vehicle for him to share his thoughts on how to achieve success. Given his personal experience as a wealth builder, business builder, and marketing expert, he had plenty to write about.

It’s Good to Know: The Hard Work Behind Labor Day
by ETR (09/01/2008)

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