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  1. Family Emergency Preparedness by Hugh Simpson

    As the USA hurricane season wounds down some people are sighing with relief especially those on the Gulf Coast and Florida. Yes, we seemed to have dodged a bullet this year even though we still have until November 30th before the hurricane season officially ends.
  2. Creating a Modern Kitchen Design During Cabinet Refacing by Allison Beatty

    If you've dreamed of a smooth, uncluttered look for your kitchen design, it's time to put that dream into action. There are many ways to incorporate this kitchen style during a cabinet refacing project.
  3. A Landlord's Role In Dealing With Noisy Neighbors by Jason Rickard

    Your landlord is not just someone who collects rent every month, he is also responsible in ensuring comfort and enjoyment during your time in your apartment/house. When noisy neighbors bug you during your night's rest, then it is something that you should inform your landlord of.
  4. How to Launch Your "Boomerang Kidult" by Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemar

    Now that Labor Day has come and gone, all the kids should be out of the house and back at school. But wait! What about your emerging adult child who is still living with you, his or her college degree neatly tucked away? Are you in the midst of a replay of the big screen comedy "Failure to Launch" and not finding it quite so funny? You're not alone.
  5. How To Protect Your Kids at the Pool by Roger Hall

    A university statistics professor in the United States, Steven D. Levitt, was struck by how many children had drowned in swimming pools. They were the kind of deaths that don't make the newspaper—unlike, for instance, a child who dies while playing with a gun. He got curious, and went looking for numbers that would tell the story.
  6. The Truth About Infertility by Robert Thatcher

    Infertility is the inability to conceive; it may be remedied. However, should the conditions persist, it is referred to as sterility.
  7. Safety Tips When Purchasing Playground Equipment by Mike Barus

    Before you purchase any type of playground equipment, ensure the pieces meet the safety standards and will ensure your children are completely safe at all times. Most reputable companies or manufacturers will be able to provide you with all the correct specifications required to ensure the equipment is well within the safety standards. Also, reputable companies or manufacturers will be able to provide you with satisfactory answers to any questions you may have regarding the safety of
  8. Book Excerpt: Old Habits Die Hard (A True Story About Animals) by LeAnn R. Ralph

    From the book: "Cream of the Crop (More True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)" by LeAnn R. Ralph (trade paperback; October 2005; 190 pages; $13.95; FREE! shipping) -- http://ruralroute2.com
  9. Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Property in Florida by Bob Lipply

    Moving to the "Sunshine State" is a dream for many retirees, families and singles. With tropical weather in most parts of this giant peninsula, and miles of beaches, it's easy to daydream about a home with orange and palm trees, Spanish moss, and friendly neighbors. As the fourth most populous state, the dream is a reality for more than 16 million residents. If you're wondering how to pick out your dream property in Florida, then keep
  10. Climbing Frames And Play Structures - Is Planning Permission Needed? by Chris O'Connor

    As a retailer of climbing frames and other play structures to the UK market I sometimes get asked if planning permission is needed for putting a play structure in the garden.
  11. Checklist For Buying A Home by Dr GW Graham

    I had a client who called saying that his bath tub just fallen through the floor in his new home (new to him). Mold had eaten away the floor from the crawlspace up. The seller had placed a few 4x4s under the floor to hold everything up long enough to sell the house and get out of town.
  12. Doing Genealogical Research? What You Should Know About Birth Certificates by Mike Nielsen

    Recently, millions of people all over the world are becoming more involved in doing ancestral research and with the development of the internet and vast genealogical databases', finding your ancestors is getting easier and more convenient. If you are someone who is just beginning doing research or someone who has been researching ancestors for years, the information presented in this article should be beneficial to you. In the text that follows, I have outlined some basic things
  13. How to Feel Safety Not Terror by Paul Griffitts

    At the present time our nation continues in the war on terror. We recognize, of course, that both 'war' and 'peace' during a time when the world largely rejects the Son of God can be but relative terms. There was much real enmity during the days of so-called 'peace', and, conversely, there may be enjoyed, in the middle of this war, a peace which the world can neither give nor take away.
  14. Parental Hostility: What Will This Bring To Your Children's Life? by Ruben Francia

    One of the most important factors influencing kids' adjustments to their parents' separation or divorce is the level of parental hostility. How bad or how well children go through the divorce depends on how the situation is handled.
  15. The Gratitude Wreath by Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Se

    Bring a little bit of autumn indoors. Family and friends help create this wreath by sharing what they are thankful for on brightly colored leaves. Every member of the family can contribute to this beautiful wreath. This is a great, concrete, visual way to put meaning back in the holidays for children.
  16. Book Excerpt: Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam by LeAnn R. Ralph

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  17. Shadow Fun by Deborah Shelton

    Are you looking for fun projects to do, but are short on supplies? The answer is simple: Shadows!
  18. Closing The Job Interview by Carole Martin

    "When do I start?"
  19. Can You Become Property Millionaire? YES, But Only With These Insider Secrets by Robert Gavin

    Do you know the secret to Donald Trump's immense wealth? That's right, property investment, and I will be showing you how to plan your first steps to achieving the same.
  20. ACCOUNTABILITY - They are Still Missing The Point by Brice Alvord

    Many in Government are talking about accountability in business as a result of the accounting and stock market scandals. President Bush signed the Corporate Fraud Law, which was supposed to make CEOs accountable. They are still missing the point about accountability. What they are really talking about is responsibility to the law, not accountability! In addition, they are talking about accountability as if it were something that can be legislated or directed – it cannot!
  21. How To Combat The Worldwide Skills Shortage by Sam Polniak

    Introduction
  22. Successfully Living on a Budget by Emma Snow

    Living beyond financial means and incurring large amounts of consumer debt are increasing among individuals and families. Whether your income is large or small, creating a budget and adhering to it, will allow you to avoid debt and make better choices about needs and wants. When you create a family budget it is not so much the size of your income that determines success, but the way it is spent. The first step is to identify
  23. How to Use the TaskTaker and Conquer Time by KB Tan

    In today's world, the growing increase of higher levels of information and communications technology steadily parallels the impetus for man to maximize and live to its fullest worth of every minute and second of one day. But with only twenty four hours at his disposal, it almost seems that so much has to be done with so limited time. This is why every minute matters. Every aspect of modern living and every human concern have to
  24. Accounting's Role In Business Decisions by Mathew Butka

    The people, who make decisions in accounting, make it based on three categories. First, people who manage a business, second, the external people of a business who have a direct financial interest to a business, and third the people and organizations that have an indirect effect on a business. This applies to non profit organizations as well. Management refers to the group of people who are in charge for operating a business and for measuring up
  25. Is Your Comfort Level Making It Difficult For You To Achieve Your Goals? by Lance Heft

    We all have dreams and aspirations...some are fleeting thoughts and some are burning unfulfilled goals. If your decision making process is based on a comfort level of familiarity, you could be creating barriers...those individual characteristics that keep us from achieving our goals.
  26. Time Management Tips For Professionals by Dawn-Elise Snipes

    Time...It is ever moving and so easy to lose track of. Whether you are an engineer, a supervisor, a counselor or a nurse, productivity is important. We are all controlled by cost-effectiveness and billable hours. In this article, we will discuss several time wasters and ways to increase your productivity.
  27. What are the 3 vital parts of a winning sales call? by Peter Lawless

    The two greatest problems facing all small business are;
  28. Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLC's): Charging Orders and the Differences in Protect by Darius Barazandeh

    I always say that when choosing a business entity, you must evaluate the tax advantages and disadvantages BUT ALSO the level of liability protection. LET'S LOOK AT A COMMON TRUTH: Many attorneys recommend the corporation to their clients. For the most part, corporations will provide good protection from 'traditional liabilities'. In other words, if the business is sued for its business activities, then I consider this a 'traditional liability' situation. In most instances (a properly set up
  29. Working with Foreign Cultures by Tracey Wilen

    Culture
  30. The Problems With Payment Protection Insurance by Adrian Hudson

    Introduction

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