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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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Food & Drink > Fast Food The negative effects of child-centered marketing for fast food: 2 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 ... More..
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Ten home insurance myths: 1 of 10
Your homeowner's insurance policy provides valuable protection against financial loss in the event of fire, burglary and other risks. Read your policy and be aware of what it covers. Below are ten myths about home insurance: Myth 1 - A homeowner's policy will cover you against anything that happens to your home. Your policy ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Ten things every man should be able to do: 4 of 39
Top Ten Things a Man Should Do. All this depends on perspective and culture. Women often say that they like a man that is sensitive and caring, that shares his emotions, but then chose a man that is none of these. For good measure, two rather different lists are included here. Vote for the one that you prefer. LIST 1 THE SEN... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Will higher education or work experience get you ahead faster in your career?: 2 of 19
Higher education is a key to success both within and outside of the corporate world. Some qualifications are highly sought after and rewarded. A professional degree is particularly valuable. An accounting degree leading to the professional chartered accountant qualification is particularly valuable. An MBA degree has been kn... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Retirement: How to prepare: 3 of 28
Planning for retirement is something that many people postpone until the last minute. But once the retirement day arrives and the pension is not enough, it is too late. Retirement funding is a key part of retirement planning that should start the moment that you begin to work. Our society has created an expectation that afte... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What is Matzah?: 1 of 9
MATZAH is the flat unleavened bread eaten by Jews the world over throughout the seven days (eight in the Diaspora) of Passover. Matzah is baked from a simple mixture of flour and water. The guide and narrative used as part of the commemoration of Passover known as the Haggadah, refers to matzah as "the bread of affliction". ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Should you take a pay cut or leave your job?: 1 of 9
As the world heads into recession many companies face falling sales and profits along with an increase in spare capacity. A falling bottom line may be the motivation for an employer to offer employees the option of a pay cut as an alternative to leaving. In some cases, a pay cut carried out across the board provides a tempor... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Do great writers rely more on effort or insight?: 7 of 61
Good writing requires effort. The process of producing great writing may differ dramatically from one writer to the next. One will write in spurts and grind to a halt. Another will just carry on until the work is completed. Some may battle from sentence to sentence. The process of writing itself - particularly great writing ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Why it's important to develop a work-life balance: 8 of 69
After giving away his daughter the father of the bride burst into tears. Family and friends were stunned. "I have just given away a daughter I don't know to a man I don't know" he explained. The pursuit of wealth through his business had allowed John to provide for his family in lavish style. Every wish or desire was theirs ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on electricity: 4 of 34
With money in short supply any money saved on the electricity account will make a welcome contribution to making life easier. As almost everything that we do depends on electricity, is it possible to save money on electricity? Imagine that your bank account had an on and an off switch. When the account is switched off it cos... More..