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The heart of my writing is both creative and professional. I have published hundreds of internet content (SEO) articles and blog posts. I have also published articles in magazines, newspapers and local business literature.

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Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to write a good cover letter: 2 of 27

Your cover letter is your first-impression and introduction to a hiring manager and must stand out against others if you wish to be competitive. Your cover letter should be a very brief summary that tells the reader that your skills, training and experience not only meet their needs, but are indispensable to the success of t...
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Beginner's guide to Microsoft Word: 1 of 13

Microsoft Word has become the standard format for word processing. It is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor, which means the way your document looks on the computer screen as you type it is how it will look when you print it or send it to someone else. You may have used word processors in the past that had compl...
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Never give up: How to keep your dreams alive: 7 of 77

Several million "self-help" books are purchased every year by people searching for guidance and instruction on how to achieve their dreams. Many of these books also go unread every year. The truth is you do not need these books. You have everything you need to accomplish your dreams. The only thing you need to keep your drea...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Tips to create extra room in your budget: 2 of 18

As groceries, gasoline and the many other purchases we make get more and more expensive, many are finding it necessary to use coupons, promotions, rebates and other strategies to help offset costs and stretch their budget. Be it an oil change on your car, or the weekly trip to the grocery store; coupons, online promotion cod...
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to administer first aid for seizures: 1 of 9

Seizures can be very frightening for the witness that does not understand the symptoms and reasons for the seizure. Seizures can be placed in four generalized categories, absence (petit mal), tonic, tonic-clonic and myoclonic. The action or first-aid of an observer is very similar for all four. 1. When you first recognize an...
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Beginner's guide to Microsoft Excel: 1 of 8

Microsoft Excel is an application that gives you the ability to record and manipulate data, including statistical analysis, by entering text labels as well as numerical values into the electronic spreadsheet and then extract the desired calculations and other results and present it in numerous ways. The ability to use electr...
Personal Finance > Taxes The tax liabilities of self-employment: 1 of 6

The tax liabilities of the self-employed are not as complicated as perceived by many. If you are self-employed, there are three federal "taxes" that you are accountable to pay and report; Personal Income Tax on your net taxable income, Social Security Tax and Medicare. Income Tax Regardless of your business, if you are self-...
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines How to survive an airplane crash: 2 of 11

Flying is one of the safest and most efficient ways to travel. Thousands of flight successfully take-off and land every day. However there is always that chance of disaster and the better prepared you are, the better your chances of surviving an airplane crash or mishap. The chance of you being on a flight that has a fatal m...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Explaining compound interest: 3 of 14

Understanding compound interest is one of the most potent financial concepts you can put to work for you and your money. Compound interest can be used to increase your savings and wealth, yet it can also be used against you. The understanding of compound interest and simple ways to calculate it will enable you to make wise f...
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Snowballing: One way to get out of debt: 2 of 8

If you are drowning in debt, considering debt consolidation or worse bankruptcy, consider this plan first. You do not need a debt consolidation service to pull yourself out of debt. Having a plan and paying yourself out of debt is better for you and your family's pride, credit and understanding of the credit world. BUDGET It...