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An entrepreneur-minded father of four adopted children and two guardians, I have worked during my career with non-profit organizations in writing and marketing. I've also recently worked in the for-profit world as a marketing consultant and content writer/project

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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Remembering 2007 Super Bowl ads: 5 of 7
Not only are the Patriots and Giants getting ready for the Super Bowl, ad executives who produced this year's Super Bowl commercials are wringing their hands and hoping for a financial boost on Monday. After all, if you paid $2.3 million for a 30-second ad wouldn't you hope to get a return on your investment? Don't expect me... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Using Realtor.com effectively during your home search: 6 of 8
Buying a home is the most expensive purchase you'll ever make. Done wisely, it can also serve as an investment that will rise in value during your ownership. Realtor.com gives prospective home buyers information they need before they even choose their neighborhoods and begin attending open houses. The web site also connects ... More..
Local Guides > Los Angeles Family fun in Los Angeles, CA: 3 of 4
There are more than expensive theme parks to see in Los Angeles. Traveling in the City of Angels gives families the opportunity to experience natural wonders, forests in the city, and historical landmarks. When traveling by car in and around Los Angeles always allow for traffic delays even on weekends and nighttime hours so ... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Will increased capital gains taxes discourage investment and inhibit economic growth?: 7 of 9
Increased capital gains raises the cost of doing business. This cost will be passed along to consumers and could cause investors to slow down their rate of investment. If this occurs, then fewer jobs are created. I recently purchased a house to fix up and then place back on the market and sell. Currently, I will have to pay ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Does ADHD in a family member make a family dysfunctional: 14 of 17
Our oldest son was our second child coming to us in the foster care system when he entered our lives at age four. He had lived in McClaren Hall, an infamous children's shelter in Los Angeles County that has since been closed down. We were given no records or input regarding any mental health or children's physiological healt... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Family counseling options: 15 of 18
Your need for trusted family counseling is directly related to the risks you take and the challenges you face with your spouse and children. My wife and I built our family through adopting high risk children out of the foster care system. Our second son, who came to us at almost 5 years of age, had moved multiple times durin... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Is making a movie just about bringing in money: 5 of 6
As an actor, I believe quality filmmaking and earning profits from films can and do co-exist. Making a movie has to bring together love of the craft with the opportunity for profits. I have been recently cast in a supporting role in the movie "JOSHUA 'The Heart of a Warrior'". It's an independent film produced by Darkan Ente... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The long term implications of online social networking websites: 21 of 25
During one of my graduate classes in communication management, I asked an ad executive who came to speak how small businesses could pull off a stellar marketing and ad campaign. "They can't," she said, "they don't have enough money." This was 1999 when television, radio and print advertising were still the primary ways to ha... More..
Business > Financing a Startup The importance of an initial cash flow: 6 of 7
Importance of an Initial Cash Flow Cash flow when starting a business or investing in a project may mean you need to adopt a different philosophy than if you were handling your own personal family finances. You may Buy on Terms For service businesses such as web development companies, or management consultants you may have t... More..
Business > Marketing Branding 101: 7 of 8
A brand has all of the following traits: A symbol identifying a company; A promise a company makes to customers (and employees, too;) A reputation a company gains for its products or services; A brand may represent an entire company or a specific product line. BRAND AS A SYMBOL As a symbol, we think of a graphic logo such as... More..