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My writing spans a wide range of topics on which I have an interest and knowledge or where knowledge can be supplemented through research.

I author a number of blogs that include articles on a wide range of topics and edit a newsletter for a self-help support

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Honesty is the best policy: 1 of 93

Keeping your life and business in order can be achieved much more simply by being honest than by lying or cheating. An honest relationship is one that is more likely to last. Whether in business or in our personal lives, treating people the way you would like to be treated brings its own rewards. One lie leads to another lie...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Twenty-minute meals: 1 of 26

Many people shy away from cooking for themselves because cooking is thought to be a very time consuming business. But there are many ways to make good, healthy and delicious meals in no more than twenty minutes. One great meal that can be made in twenty minutes is stir-fry meat and vegetables with pasta or noodles. Any type ...
Business > Business Strategy Is quality important in business?: 1 of 24

Quality is one of the main criteria in any buying decision. Do you return to a supplier that provides a sub-standard service or to a restaurant if the service was poor? The problem may not even be the initial product but the service provided when the product is returned. Quality is of prime importance for any business. The q...
Food & Drink > Fast Food Reasons why fast food restaurants are responsible for America's obesity epidemic: 1 of 22

Fast food restaurants have received much of the blame for the obesity epidemic sweeping through America with Europe and Japan fast catching up. Can these restaurants be held responsible for this epidemic or are the people that over indulge simply looking for someone else to blame? No one forces anyone to eat at a fast food r...
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Get out of debt: 2 of 43

Becoming debt free will change your life! The long term pay-off provides a huge incentive to commit to the short-term sacrifice that is required to get out of debt. Debt can be a major source of stress. As debt builds, it becomes more and more difficult to manage. An increased income seems to have no effect and each month be...
Food & Drink > Fast Food The negative effects of child-centered marketing for fast food: 1 of 20

Marketers of fast foods know that the most effective campaigns are those that target children. Cigarette manufacturers have long been aware that the younger the target, the greater the chance of capturing a life-long customer. Drug dealers work on the same principle. Children are vulnerable and more likely to succumb to the ...
Business > Human Resources Tips for change management: 1 of 18

In business as in life, the only certainty is change. A business that remains the same in a fast-paced changing environment is doomed to lose its competitive edge and may face the risk of extinction. Effectively managing that change is essential to ensure that the business's most important asset – its people - are will...
Food & Drink > Fast Food Can living close to a fast food restaurant impact your health?: 2 of 34

You smell the aromas that waft into your home from the nearby fast food restaurant every evening. You see the customers streaming in and out at all hours of the day and night. Even if you find these aromas unpleasant and irritating, they will not affect your health. If you are frequently awakened from your sleep by noisy pat...
Personal Finance > Life Insurance Tips for first-time life insurance buyers: 1 of 17

Selecting your first life insurance policy. So you've decided to buy some life insurance for the first time. Perhaps a friend or relative has convinced you. Or was it the friendly broker? Whatever prompted this was quite real. With a huge array of options and choices, how can you know that you've made the right choice? What ...
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for improving composition in photography: 1 of 17

What is the difference between a great photograph and a snapshot? Does the secret lie in the photographer's knowledge and understanding of light or a feel for colour? Is it the choice of subject and shooting scenes that most of us pass by? Technical aspects such as the creative use of the aperture, shutter speeds and exposur...