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My name is Almira Roldan, but you all can call me "Myra". I am a single mom with 3 girls ranging ages 18, 14 & 7. I am also a Systems Engineer, Adjunct Professor and Entrepreneur.

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Law & Legal Information > Business Law When to consider getting a patent: 1 of 9
The Importance of Research for InventorsSo, you have a great invention and you are all excited about taking it to a manufacture for introduction to the market. STOP! Before you take another step, you need to make sure you did your research. Many times people will submit their inventions for production only to find out that th... More..
Law & Legal Information > Business Law Getting a patent for your invention: 1 of 7
Applying for a patent for your invention is a task that takes time, patience and attention to detail. Before you consider applying for a patent make sure you have kept good records of your progress. You should start an inventors notebook to track our progress, record conversations you have had regarding your invention and mos... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Ways to make money without spending a dime: 1 of 5
I read posts on a regular basis from Stay At Home Moms (SAHM) and Work At Home Moms (WAHM) who are looking for ways to make money but don't want to get sucked into Direct (Network) Marketing. Let's face it, it gets expensive to do direct marketing. Just when you thought all you had to do was invest in a kit, you find yourself... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Befriending the other woman: 1 of 5
I've read in many articles about the horrible things moms go through with the step mom in their lives. Yes, she is part of your life whether you like it or not. We live in a world of blended families. Divorce and single parenthood are part of our daily realities. But, does it have to all be bad? Consider this for one minute, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to create the model eyes look: 1 of 5
As a makeup artist, I know that many young women would love to duplicate looks we create for many models. Professional makeup applications are done by professional makeup artist, but you can achieve the same looks without hiring your own makeup artist. You see "glam" eyes on the covers of magazines. The meticulous eye shadow ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Hairspray: 4 of 19
"Give me a chance'Cause when i start to dance i'm a movie starOh, oh, ohSomething inside of me makes me moveWhen i hear the groove"Nikki Blonsky knocks your socks off, grabbing your heart string with a smile, a song, and some serious dancing. Who'da thunk the girl scooping ice cream at Cold Stone would make pop culture histor... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift ideas for a house-warming party: 24 of 51
"Hello Myra, I'm inviting you to my house warming party. We just bought our first condo and want to show it off." The phone hangs up and I'm sitting there thinking, "guess they need stuff for the condo and what a "pc" way to ask for help." So I call back and ask my cousin if she needs anything in particular for the houses, kn... More..
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) Comparing OpenOffice to Microsoft Office: 2 of 4
As a Systems Engineer and IT Director for a Private School, stretching my budget and getting the most for my money is extremely important, so I test lots of software before making a decision to purchase or not to purchase. Every year schools and businesses spend thousands of dollars on Microsoft Licenses, trying to keep up wi... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Getting started: No money guerrilla marketing plans for home businesses: 1 of 2
Have you ever heard of "Guerilla Marketing"? Guerilla Marketing is unconventional marketing intended to get maximum results from minimal resources; a tactic I have mastered. I strongly believe that every business owner should use " Guerilla Marketing" as part of their overall plan. Playing Coy and Meek doesn't work and there ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Business Law Conducting a preliminary patent search: 1 of 1
Preliminary Patent SearchYou're feeling ready to start the patent application process for your invention, but aren't really sure how to proceed. You have your inventor's notebook; you've done some online and in-store product research and have not found a product like yours in the market. Before you move on to applying for pat... More..