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Tony Williams is a webmaster, musician and writer who admits to being very fond of eBay. He is currently running his own Web site development business and trying to find the time to write a future bestseller about what happens when you run out of junk to sell

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Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) The truth about passive income: 1 of 12
Passive Income Streams - What are they and how can you get them?It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? The very idea of a stream of income that is passive is incredibly attractive and seductive to any thinking person. But just what does passive income really mean? Definitioins of the term "Passive income" on the Web vary, but my pe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Best ways to organize your written work in your computer: 2 of 17
If you spend time writing, or even if you are just getting started, you will need to organize your work so that individual essays, stories, articles, etc can easily be found in the future.Unless you have a system, things can easily get out of hand with the result that you will end up with files and folders all over the place ... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy & Egg Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy smoothie: 4 of 27
It is incredibly easy to make a smoothie, just throw everything into a blender and switch it on. Here is a recipe for my current breakfast favourite which includes flax seed to boost Omega 3 intake:-Energy Breakfast Smoothie - makes 2 large servings2 Medium Carrots (peeled)2 Apples (peeled and cored)2 Bananas (peeled)3 heaped... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Christmas shopping on a budget: 7 of 43
Why on earth do we do it? Every year during the Christmas season millions of us over-shop, over-eat, and over-spend. We simply must fill our cupboards with enough food for months when in reality the festive period lasts only a couple of days, and it has become the norm to spoil our family and friends with an abundance of over... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Whose music influences you and why: 5 of 25
I have always loved music. Ever since I was a small child music had a power over me. Often it would invoke feelings of happiness and make me want to tap my foot or dance, occasionally it could move me to tears; although as a child I didn't always know why.As I grew older I began to categorize the music I liked and seek out pa... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Web sites: The merits of good design: 2 of 9
Design is about more than just making things look pretty, it is about functionality, useability, accessibility, and more. In short; it is about making things fit for purpose, and nowhere are there more stark contrasts of good and bad design than on the World Wide Web.In order to discover whether a site is 'fit for purpose' ce... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Working through lulls in the writing process: 6 of 25
The "writing process" can mean producing advertising copy, short stories, topical articles, or even news from exotic locations. But regardless of the genre, what do you do when faced with a lack of inspiration and the onset of the dreaded writer's block?Perhaps you have never experienced it, and if so then all well and good, ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Are you ready for opportunity?: 1 of 4
How many times have you heard people make excuses for not living the lives they want to lead? If only I had more money, or if I had a better job, or if I lived in a better neighbourhood, or if "things" were different then I could start my own business, go travelling, visit distant relations, etc etc etc. I have to confess tha... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Tips for guitar players: 6 of 22
1. Change the strings regularly - there is perhaps no more important aspect of playing a musical instrument than that of maintaining it properly. Guitar strings wear out with regular use and even more quickly become coated in grease and dead skin. So it is imperative that you wipe the strings after playing and also change the... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands World's best guitarists: 14 of 50
In order to come to any conclusions about who is or were the world's best guitarists we must first decide on some criteria that will allow us to make judgements. For example; are we sticking with just one musical genre? My favourite is bluesy rock music, but that's not to say that heavy metal, classical, jazz or even flamenco... More..