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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift-basket idea for an artist: 1 of 17
Artists are like glinting flashes of rainbow in a dusty parlor; speckles of dazzling sunlight in a shadowy glen. So when its time to choose a gift for an artist, you should unleash your imagination and let it run free. Artists are enchanted by the unusual, soothed by the luxurious and aroused by the sensual. They thrive on t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Tips for selling sterling silver jewelry: 1 of 3
Sterling silver jewelry is an extremely popular venue right now, especially with the current trend towards geometric shapes. But how does one compete in the market with so much jewelry available? There are several good ways to be a winner in selling sterling silver jewelry.Of course, the most important factor in selling any k... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to make a man fall in love: 12 of 35
To make a man fall in love with you, you must first fall in love with yourself. How can a man resist a woman who is naturally spontaneous, effortlessly charming and completely charismatic because she is sure of herself and knows exactly what she wants and how to get it? The answer is, if he knows himself and is worthy of you,... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles How to style your hair like a professional: 2 of 5
Isn't it always true? If you have straight hair, you think that curly hair must be so much easier to style, and if you have curly hair, you probably always wished for the straight sleek look. The truth is, you can take whatever kind of hair you have and make it work for you to get a stylish and professional look.The first ste... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion advice for men over 40: 3 of 7
Today, "over 40" is a style and not an age group. A gentleman in his 40s looks and acts younger than those in previous generations, and his fashion style should be as individual and distinctive as he is.This is a vital and energetic time of life, and a man who embraces it will want to look as good as he can. Hot and trendy fa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spring showers: 26 of 56
The keening, howling clamorWracks the canyon as the windsTear through. Crimson rocks standStoically against the buffeting of red sandAnd tiny pebbles that were once theVery rocks themselves. Dust clogsHoles where small creatures hide,Waiting out the winds, blinkingTo clear their tortured eyes.The cactus shudder, roots dug in,... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Commercial real estate tax deductions and credits in the US: 1 of 1
More money at the end of the year as a commercial real estate investor, that's the ultimate goal. When all is said and done, the surest way to reap more profits from a piece of commercial real estate is to find and claim as many of the 350 possible deductions and US tax credits as you can on your end of the year tax return.Mo... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes The tax consequences of foreclosure: 2 of 3
The nightmare of bank foreclosure can surge into a sweeping, devastating climax, but beware! It can also rebound at the end of the tax year with additional repercussions.With the sad combination of higher interest rates from loans that are readjusting, falling market values and tougher bank policies on lending, many property ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The jungle: 29 of 40
Jungle SongIn the jungle, throbs the beatA changing, living pulse of soundThat chimes through every voice asThe song surges and wanes.A chant of thanks for sunlightSlanting through the trees,The anguished sob of griefBy the side of a dying cub -Lyrics quicken with the scent of prey,And calm at mother's touch.New suitors strut... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Tips on ending a sole proprietorship: 3 of 4
A sole proprietorship, or business owned by one individual, can come to an end in several ways. It can simply be closed, it can be sold or, in case of death, the business assets can be transferred to heirs.Whichever the circumstance, the sole proprietorship is the easiest form of business to end. The business owner simply sto... More..