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[9 Dec 2007 | 19 Comments | ]

Your business card can be the most cost-effective and efficient method of marketing and packs a large punch in a small amount of space. The smaller size actually benefits you, as it allows for carrying tiny billboards in your pocket. If your mini-billboards are properly maintained and utilized, they can be an extremely profitable marketing tool.

 
Here are most important ways to supercharge your business card into a powerful business  tool:

1. Basic elements of Business Card:

- Logo – have a professional designer create your business logo. If you provide …

Family, Life »

[8 Dec 2007 | 5 Comments | ]

You want everything to be perfect for your family at Christmas. Once you’ve gotten the presents, the tree, the decorations, the ingredients for a wonderful dinner, you’ve also got quite a bill! So how can you save money at Christmas?
Christmas tends to be a very stressful time financially. Most people grossly underestimate how much they are really going to spend and often take on additional debt to pay for all the extra goodies. With a little planning and forethought, you can still have a full tree without taking on additional …

Health, Humor »

[7 Dec 2007 | 15 Comments | ]

Laughter activates the chemistry of the will to live and increases our capacity to fight disease. Laughing relaxes the body and reduces problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, and ulcers. Some research suggests that laughter may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Historically, research has shown that distressing emotions (depression, anger, anxiety, and stress) are all related to heart disease. A study done at the University of Maryland Medical Center suggests that a good sense of humor and the ability to laugh at stressful situations helps mitigate …

Life, Psychology »

[6 Dec 2007 | 3 Comments | ]

“Happiness is an emotion in which one experiences feelings ranging from contentment and satisfaction to bliss and intense joy.” – Wikipedia …

Humor, Panorama »

[5 Dec 2007 | One Comment | ]

Christmas is hectic for all but particularly for Santa, who must live in Kyrgyzstan and make his rounds at lightning speed if he is to deliver gifts to all the world’s children on time, a Swedish consultancy has concluded.

Between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Santa Claus’s route around the planet includes stops at 2.5 billion homes, assuming that children of all religions receive a present from the jolly man in the red suit, Anders Larsson of the engineering consultancy Sweco told AFP.

“We estimated that there are 48 people per square …

Health, Panorama »

[5 Dec 2007 | 5 Comments | ]

During the Vietnam War, emergency medics began using the all-purpose glue to seal battle wounds in troops headed for surgery. It can be said that doctors did save many lives through using superglue to close a wound because it gave them time to transport patients to M.A.S.H. units where they could have needed surgery.

Using superglue to close a wound is possible, but not advisable. While using over the counter superglue to close a wound would work, it also may produce extreme skin irritation and skin death when purchased in over …

Health, Nutrition-Foods »

[4 Dec 2007 | One Comment | ]

Sleeping too little or too much can significantly increase the risk of mortality, according to a study conducted in Britain the results of which were published in the United States Saturday.

A decrease in sleep duration among participants sleeping six, seven or eight hours was associated with a 110 percent excess risk of cardiovascular mortality, said the study authored by Jane Ferrie of the University College London Medical School in London.

The study, authored by Jane E. Ferrie , PhD, of the University College London Medical School in London, U.K., focused on …

Career, Personal Development, Psychology »

[3 Dec 2007 | 4 Comments | ]

“Negotiation is an art. Treat it like one.” – Donald Trump

 

We negotiate all the time.
Each day we face some opportunity for negotiation. Let’s face it, negotiation is a part of our every day life and dare I say that almost everything is negotiable? So being able to acquire powerful negotiation skills so you can negotiate effectively and successfully can make a big difference in your outcomes.

Negotiation Tips and Goals:
- Active Listening – If in person, use body language to demonstrate …