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In the winter of my years I own and operate a mystery shopping company built on a strong foundation of real estate development,sales,leasing,renovation and training.
I developed and operated three businesses.One was an apartment locating business,one was a

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Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Why food is the ultimate gift: 9 of 38

Food is the ultimate gift for it does not only express the senders love but it is received with joyous anticipation. It is the staff of life and the creativity which surrounds the gift can indulge the sender as well as the recipient.The gift of food can also be a testament to their life style so it puncuates and clarifys why...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Common marriage myths: 16 of 44

I believe one of the most misunderstood marriage myths is :you must know the individual well that will become your partner. I can tell you from personal experience that it depends on the person and how well they know themselves.I met and married my husband in six days. A lifelong dream of coming to the Big Apple and working ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Real life heroes: 71 of 163

Last evening I was mesmerized by a phenomenal television production about a man I have idolized for over 40 years. His voice has never been a great one. His passion for America has evolved over this time. Pete Seeger is one of the greatest Americans I know. Pete Seeger has been involved in many causes from Civil Rights to th...
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Is being a mystery shopper profitable: 3 of 6

I own a mystery shopping company and want to tell all that are reading this now that it can be profitable BUT DO NOT QUIT YOUR DAY JOB. We use folks that are flexible in their schedules, observant, follow directions, write English on the level of a high school senior, have access to a car and are willing to travel. Our compa...
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Reflections on the lasting attraction of traditional theater: 6 of 10

Traditional theater will never ever disappear. There are many reasons for this. There is an escapism that captures human emotion that becomes larger than life. If the story line is genuine whether it be comedy or tragedy it brings out empathetic responses from the live audience. The audience shows their approval or disapprov...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities TV show characters: Adrian Monk: 8 of 13

Adrian Monk is his own person. He is a detective based in California. He is called into cases by the Captain. Adrian is flawed in the traditional sense but he embodies many wonderful qualities that people can relate to. He is a sincere,loving character who has an obsessive compulsive framework that the television series is b...
Business > Business Issues Taking business cues from celebrities: 8 of 13

Celebrities are a unique source of marketing for business. Why? Their audience is a targeted and manipulated brand of marketing.Let's look at this source for the advantages and disadvantages that are prevelent in any marketing plan. Exposure is a key factor in celebrities and businesses;people have to know you exsist,the pub...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: They don't make music like they used to: 9 of 14

I had not heard of Joshua Bell until I read a really funny story about him. He posed as an itinerant musician in a metro stop in Washington, D.C.People passed him and some put money in his hat. The metro riders never recognized him.In my opinion he is a world class musician. I feel he is bringing back music like I remember h...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Successful LGBT entrepreneurs: 4 of 6

Many years ago I traveled between Washington DC and Atlanta,Ga.I found a charming inn right near my office and I did not have the hassle of driving to work.It was convenient and quite reasonable in price. I enjoyed it and the people were so friendly. The real Southern life style was evident and in place. One year when I retu...
Business > Human Resources What ever happened to customer service?: 54 of 58

Customer Service is non-exsistant in many fast food shops,convenience stores and technical phone service. As a consumer we feel and are subjected to the negative attitudes of clerks that wait on us.I believe the reasons for this negativity is: low pay,poor attitude,lack of proper training and little concern for the customer....