In the short story Roman Fever by Edith Wharton, the story of two women who used to be best friends is explored. The characters who are involved in the main part of the story are two women who used to be best friends when they were younger. The first is Grace Ansley, a middle aged woman who is now widowed and visiting Rome with her young daughter Barbara Ansley. The other main character is Alida Slade, another middle aged woman who is also...more
Chicken & Egg SituationThe chicken and egg argument is an old one and is still extremely relevant. After all, why look for customers if you dont have a product. As long as youre certain that there is a demand for your product its reasonable to expect that you would want to put your initial energy into creating it under the presumption that if its a decent product it will be an easy sell.I need an example here to make a few points so lets look at...more
Do you often find yourself late for appointments? Do you feel unorganized? Have a hard time finding phone numbers, addresses or other important information when you need it? If so, then you need a personal organizer. A personal organizer system is an ideal way to help you stay organized and keep all of your information in one place. However, personal organizers -- both paper-based and electronic -- can be very expensive, and they usually contain categories or sections that you don't need. Fortunately, it's not really necessary to spend a lot of money on a fancy organizer, PDA or smart phone. You can do it yourself and save a lot of money. Here's how you can create your own custom personal organizer that is inexpensive and perfectly meets your needs. 1. Materials you will need: a. Small loose-leaf binder. You can find these at just about any stationary store, drugstore, discount, or grocery store. Make sure the binder has pockets in the front or back so you can put in a small calculator and your business cards.b. Loose leaf lined paper. The paper needs to be the same size as the loose leaf binder.c. Divider tabs.d. Appointment calendar. These are small booklet-form...more
Let's debunk some of the most common myths about playing guitar.Myth #1: You are either born with innate musical ability or not.Clearly, excelling at a musical instrument is easier for some than others. But anyone that is motivated can learn to play guitar. You might never be as great as a musical prodigy. We can't be Clapton or Hendrix. But do...more
Tucci is an independent producer, who has several credits under his belt both in the fiction, and nonfiction world. He later went on to study at Chapman University, where he took out his first option on a feature screenplay entitled Once Upon A Time In Harlem and was able to attach Bernie Mac for a while before the option expired. He then...more
In challenging economic climates, hiring talent can be among the most difficult tasks. It has become clear over the last few years that top talent can improve morale and increase service levels. As a result, the hiring environment is highly competitive and once the right person has been found, offering the right package can be complicated. In addition, it is not just the hiring process that has become challenging, it is retaining the talent once they have accepted the position. Prospective employees are often looking for a company that reflects their values and work ethics. This is good for many organizations, as long as they practice what they preach. If the new hire finds that business practices and standards are not what they were sold on, they may begin looking for another job elsewhere. Going through the process of hiring talent, just so that they can leave when expectations are not met wastes time, effort and money that could be better spent elsewhere. When going through the interview process, most organizations set expectations and goals for the individual. This sets a certain level of expectation from them about their potential new employer as well. Once joining an...more
An injury claim is a legal proceeding resulting from injury sustained by the negligence of another due to an accident, defective product, or faulty service. These cases may be lengthy and complicated at times, and having a clear understanding of the...more
There are as many types of injury claims as there are injuries themselves. Whether your injury was sustained while at work, in a traffic accident, or from slipping and falling at another's property or place of business, the most important step you...more
It is said that around 5% of the world's population suffer from a panic attack at one time or another, and an even smaller percentage have a chronic condition called panic attacks anxiety disorder. There are numerous ways of treating panic attacks...more
After sustaining a personal injury of any kind due to the negligence of another, the most appropriate place to turn for injury claims advice is a respected and experienced injury claims attorney. Due to varying statutes of limitations in different...more
With the economy in shambles and gas prices still high and on the rise, mostly everybody in the world is looking for a great way to save money. Sure, we can drive less to save on gas. But do we really want to give up our main source of entertainment...more
Many experts may say weed control is the key benefit of semi-permeable geo-textile membrane, and one would have to agree that on the surface, weed control seems to be the most appealing aspect of this modern invention.As a Gardener/Landscaper...more