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Reading has been a passion, fiction and non-fiction of almost any genre, as long as the writing is first rate. Story tellers who are superb word-smiths are my favorites, for fiction of course, but also to bring non-fiction to life.

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Business > Small & Home Business The effectiveness of marketing for small businesses: 1 of 25
To insure the effectiveness of marketing for your small business, a critical necessity in today's difficult and competitive environment, begin by answering the following questions:1) Who are your customers? Are they other businesses (commercial), or individual consumers (retail)? A key question because two important guideline... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business tips: Business plans 101: 3 of 21
Business plans are sometimes a work of fiction, created by budding entrepreneurs who have read in "Starting a Business For Dummies" that one of the first steps is writing a business plan. These plans are aimed at potential lenders, or potential investors, or potential employees. As such, they tend to be somewhat optimistic. S... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR Why NASCAR is so popular: 2 of 13
There are as many reasons for NASCAR's popularity as there are NASCAR fans. Well, maybe not that many, but close. Let's take a look at some of the more important.First - the racing is more competitive then any other form of motor sports. Sure there are rare exceptions when someone will take a NASCAR race by 15 seconds or more... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life in a foreign country: 2 of 11
As my plane descended toward Dublin International Airport, stories told and retold during family gatherings came to mind. Stories about my grandparents, John and Mary, leaving Ireland to come to America. Stories about the life they left behind. Not an uncommon family history in the Boston of my youth. But with a twist that my... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Great websites for stock recommendations: 3 of 10
You're ready to invest in the stock market. But what companies should you buy? Since you're reading this article on-line, you've come to the right place. There are some great websites for stock recommendations.The Internet makes tools available to the individual investor that rival those used by professionals just a short tim... More..
Sciences > Archaeology The difference between anthropology and archaeology explained: 4 of 12
Anthropology is the study of human cultures by direct observation, while archaeology is the study of the history of humanity.Anthropologists attempt to identify cultural groupings, and the characteristics that define those groupings, by spending time with the members of those groupings. They then go on to make comparisons bet... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Canasta: House rules and variations: 2 of 6
My mother and one of her sisters were fanatical Canasta players. Whenever the two families got together, it wasn't long before the game commenced. The sisters were always trying to get the rest of us to play. But sometimes my dad, brother, uncle, cousin, and I were distracted.If it were the right season, and the weather permi... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Specialization trends in business: 1 of 3
An increasing number of businesses are specialized, and most employees are specialists even in diversified businesses. Together, these trends represent an age of specialization.Specialized businesses can be found in many markets. Many are comparatively young enterprises, but some well known names have either always been speci... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market How to identify explosive stocks to trade: 1 of 3
There are different breeds of "explosive stocks". Some make an immediate move based on the news of a significant event. Sometimes that news is a one time thing, a "One Time Pop"; sometimes the start of a longer term trend, an "Opening Pop".Then there are the "Quiet Explosions", the stocks that never quite make a headline unti... More..
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) The importance of teamwork: 4 of 11
As a member of a team, or as an individual requiring the support of a team, teamwork will be critical to your career success.The importance of teamwork can be seen in most human endeavors, from sports to global business. We are, after all, social animals, not just needing, but wanting and enjoying teamwork. Teamwork is more e... More..