We are all influenced by our environment and when a guy sees a girl he likes, he also changes his behavior. There are a number of subtle changes that men make when in the presence of a woman or girl they like. He reads on and finds out if he really likes you before he responds. Read his mind by […]
The success of a novel ultimately depends on the quality of its main characters. No matter how interesting the story or how vivid the description of specific scenes, readers will quickly lose interest unless they feel a deep affinity with the main character. This is not a bad party for the author. Breathing flesh, blood, guts, and spirit into a […]
Consumers generally look for companies that have been in business long enough to develop a relationship with them. If you have a shelf corporation, they might feel confident enough to go ahead and make a purchase. A. Since a dormant corporation is a chartered business, it can be sold to anyone who wishes to start their own business but has […]
At the time of the American Revolution (circa 1775), the colonists still ate a primarily British diet, consisting of meats, stews, puddings, breads, and sweets, with limited vegetables. Beer, ale, and cider were frequent drinks. For the more affluent, there was port and some liqueurs. After Martha Jefferson’s death in 1782, the newly formed United States Congress appointed the widowed […]
Title and author: Reagan on leadership by James M. Strock Content Synopsis: Subtitled Executive Lessons from the great communicator Strock’s 1998 book on what one can learn about leadership from President Reagan has been published in a new Reagan Centennial edition on the former president’s 100th birthday. First, what this is not: This is not a book that defends Reagan […]
I was recently asked this question after a talk I gave to a group of Girl Scouts visiting eastern Massachusetts, including Salem. Several years ago I created the Salem Women’s Heritage Trail, so I was asked to highlight some of the women on the trail for our smart and enthusiastic young visitors. I told them about Salem’s authors, publishers, teachers, […]
Many people want to lose weight and get back in shape. It is a goal of many to lose pounds and have the body they used to have in their younger years. When people look for ways to lose weight, many try to find a plan that allows them to get in shape without exercising or having to exercise. While […]
As you review chapter 2 of the online class and watch Oprah and Eckhart Tolle, author of A New Earth, respond to a skyper from Ireland who asks how she might introduce her young children to being fully present; I had an ah-ha moment that reminded me of an earlier discovery of mine. Eckhart wisely recognized that the unfortunate fate […]
What could cartoon characters have to do with preventing child abuse? Most would not say anything. Until recently, that probably would have been true, but not anymore. Somewhere, someone decided to change a Facebook profile picture to cartoon characters to draw attention to child abuse and the need for prevention. Many people did the same thing, then many more, then […]
With the kind of economy the world is facing right now, any item purchased should have upside factors that can outweigh its investment value. Even if you’re trying to buy new products, this particular issue is an important consideration. For example, if you decide to buy a new sports car or even buy mobile phone accessories for your phone. Whenever […]
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