All articles by D Ruplinger

  1. Conference Call Etiquette You Need To Know by D Ruplinger

    I have worked for large company for several years and have been on more conference calls, tele-seminars, and tele-training calls than I can remember. Those experiences have led me to develop a list of "Conference Call Tips and Etiquette" that can help make conference calls more pleasant, run smoother, and help avoid embarrassment. I'm sure the list I've put together isn't all inclusive but it does cover the major things I have experienced or learned about during
  2. Don't Rent A Vehicle Until Your Read This by D Ruplinger

    If you are renting a car or other vehicle, the process will be the easiest and smoothest if you have a credit card to use for the transaction. Some car rental companies won't even rent you a vehicle if you don't have a credit card for payment. If the car rental company does allow you to rent without a credit card, you may have to pay a large cash deposit to cover any potential damage to
  3. What In The World Is VoIP? by D Ruplinger

    VoIP is the acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol. You may have also heard VoIP referred to as Internet Voice, Voice Over The Internet or IP Telephony.
  4. Is A Pre-Purchase Inspection Worth The Cost When Buying A Used Vehicle? by D Ruplinger

    When people are doing research on how to buy a used vehicle, they often see information encouraging them to have an independent pre-purchase inspection done of the vehicle before purchasing it, but people may wonder whether or not it’s worth the money. It is almost always a good investment.
  5. Tips For Buying A Used Car And Avoiding A Lemon by D Ruplinger

    Do some homework before you start shopping for a used vehicle. Think about what your needs are, what your driving habits are, and what your budget is. You can learn about vehicle models, options, and prices by reading dealership ads in the newspaper as well as reading the classifieds.
  6. Should I Get A Flu Shot Or Is It Just Another Poke In The Arm? by D Ruplinger

    Whether or not to get a flu shot is one of those questions that is debated every year around the same time that Halloween decorations start showing up on people’s front lawns. People will discuss the pros and cons of getting the flu shot on the bus, on the subway, on the street, at work, while having lunch, and anywhere else where two or more people congregate. The debate starts to become part of news stories too. Some people think a flu shot is necessary and will do their best to make sure they receive one. Other people think it is a waste of time and money along with being a poke in the arm that they don’t need.
  7. What Do Those Blood Pressure Numbers Mean? by D Ruplinger

    The body is an amazing and complicated system. Every time a person’s heart beats, blood is released from the heart and spread throughout the body via the blood vessels (arteries, capillaries and veins are types of blood vessels). Oxygen is retrieved from the lungs and deposited throughout the body via the blood vessels. Carbon dioxide is carried to the heart via the blood vessels and is sent to the lungs so the carbon dioxide can be released and a new supply of oxygen can be picked up.
  8. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Information by D Ruplinger

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is the medical term for what most people refer to as acid reflux disease.
  9. 7 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Mattress by D Ruplinger

    Purchasing a mattress is the most important furniture purchase you’ll make because you spend more time on a mattress than on any other piece of furniture you own, unless you have a tendency to fall asleep every night in a recliner like my husband does.
  10. Don't Purchase A Fireplace Until You Read This by D Ruplinger

    Have you decided the allure of a warm, toasty fire is something you can no longer resist? Is the purchase of a fireplace in your future? There are many options depending on your needs, where you plan on installing the fireplace, and your budget. Below are some things to think about and consider.