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- The Latest Craze: Bacon Perfume - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Elle WoodThe latest fragrance craze is bacon perfume. The perfume of bacon cooking on the stove on a Saturday morning has been bottled. There are many bacon lovers in the world that purchase funny bacon products, but this new fragrance is far from funny. The fragrance of bacon provides its users with an ...
Views: 1143 - Help! Plumbing! Where Do I Turn Off The Water? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Elle WoodMost plumbing emergencies do not keep a schedule. Burst pipes, blocked drains, backed up toilets, you never know when disaster is going to strike. Even a simple clog can turn into a nightmare if you don't know anything about plumbing. The problem with the pipes in your home is that they're ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Water Heaters – When You Need To Get INTO Hot Water! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Elle WoodThe only time most people really spend thinking about their water heaters is in the middle of winter, when they get up in the dark to take a hot shower and they’re blasted with a jet of icy water. A water heater should last for many years, depending on the quality and the installation. While you ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - Seeing a Psychic - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Elle WoodReincarnation? Contacting loved ones who are no longer with us? Trying to boost your career? Worried your special someone may be seeing another person? A Chicago psychic may be exactly what you are looking for. Many of us have questions that simply cannot be answered without the help of those ...
Views: 809 - Top 5 Reasons to Get Married in Hawaii - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Elle WoodDeciding to get married is a huge decision, but where are you planning on spending that special day? Perhaps you should look into a wedding in Hawaii. To Get Married in Hawaii is a beautiful and romantic thing and these reasons will have you booking a place as soon as possible! 5.) ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Phoenix Debt Help Management – The Cure for Credit Woes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Elle WoodManaging your debt is a matter of priority. If you have mounting debt and you know that you are going to struggle to pay it, then you need to address the situation immediately before you end up on the receiving end of a nasty lawsuit or even a foreclosure action. Arizona has seen its fair ...
Views: 753 - Naperville Retirement Planning Help for the Future - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Elle WoodWhen you are planning on the future you need help from those who are experts and care about your future. Naperville retirement planning programs have proven to be beneficial. The important part of planning for the future understands where you are currently with your financial portfolio. This is ...
Views: 784 - An Alternative Healing Method - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Elle WoodMedicines have been in the use of healing for as long as history can date. Different medicines have included chemical drugs, herbal remedies, psychic ordeals, and even The Use of Healing Crystals. Healing crystals? What are those? Healing crystals are used as an alternative healing method ...
Views: 742 - The Specifics on Phoenix Chapter 13 - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Elle WoodA single person or a sole proprietor is eligible to file for Phoenix Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 results in the repayment of all of your debts over a specific time period, usually 3-5 years. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, often called “liquidation bankruptcy”, stays on your credit report for 10 ...
Views: 670 - Modern Kitchen Remodeling - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Elle WoodKitchens seem to be the part of the house that go out of date the fastest. Appliances quickly lose their steam and are bested by newer models. Surfaces are prey to wear and tare. Cabinets and counter tops appear dull and out-of-date. This is probably why kitchen remodeling is the most common ...
Views: 815 - Before You Begin A Major Home Remodeling Project - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Elle WoodChoosing exactly what home remodeling task you wish to perform --and then doing it--can be an expensive, time consuming, and stressful event. However, the benefits of increased property value, space, and design are often worth it. The worst thing a person could do, however, is to simply plunge ...
Views: 807 - Empowering Management - Leadership Training Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Elle WoodIt's easy to assume that the problem with a company lies in management not being effective or employees not working hard enough. A good leader knows, though, that they sometimes must step outside of the situation and look at all the variables. If management at your company is not positively ...
Views: 940(4 votes) - Leadership Development – Who is a Good Leader? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Elle WoodLeadership development is the art of inculcating leadership qualities in a person. Leadership is a both a talent and a skill. A talent is something that a person is born with and skill is something that he/she develops over a period of time and through practice. Leadership is, in a lot of ...
Views: 996(3 votes) - Leadership Programs – Leaders and Others - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Elle WoodLeadership programs are essential in any scenario whether it is an organization, educational institution, or an event, since there is always a need for people to assess the situation and guide others accordingly. In a company very often the employees look forward to a purpose and satisfaction in ...
Views: 817(4 votes) - Benefits of Management Leadership Training - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Elle WoodAny business, team or organization would definitely benefit from good and effective leadership. This can mean the difference between achieving goals or missing them completely. The skills needed to be considered a good leader however, are not in-born. Yes, you can have natural charisma and ...
Views: 905(6 votes) - Restore Balance by Healing Your Chakras - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Elle WoodChakra balancing or healing is an ancient method still used today to clarify the Chakras, which are Sanskrit for wheel or discs. Utilizing a series of specific crystals is a great way to perform regular balancing. A Chakra balancing set contains seven crystals which are utilized to help balance ...
Views: 1243 - Ready To Apply For Your Merchant Cash Advance? Here’s What You Need To Do - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Elle WoodCongratulations – you’re ready to apply for your merchant cash advance! Now your dreams of starting up your own Mom and Pop restaurant or adding that much-needed outdoor deck to your café can finally be realized, all thanks to this alternative source of restaurant funding. However, there ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Mobile phone health management for seniors - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Elle WoodIsn’t it funny, when you’re watching a movie that’s only slightly dated, to see a character use a mobile phone? Depending upon how old the movie is, the phone being used often looks only slightly smaller than a shoebox. The result is that a character who’s supposed to look rich and suave ...
Views: 824 - A sad, but not unusual, end to a smoker’s life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Elle WoodA beloved uncle of mine passed away from emphysema. Even though it’s been many years since his passing, we still remember him frequently and with fondness. He was funny, kind, charming, and self-deprecating. About his only bad habit was his smoking. He simply could not give up his cigarettes. ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Rock bands, hearing protections, and teenage boys - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Elle WoodOne of the things I enjoy most about the creative concept behind Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and similar video games is the music that kids are exposed to. My teenage sons have become immersed in the music of bands from the 1970s and 1980s. In other words, good music. The playlists on their MP3s ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Elle WoodVacation. Time off. Relaxation. Who among us couldn’t use a getaway of one sort or another? Yet all too often, the trip itself fails to live up to expectations, actually causing stress rather than relieving it. Unexpected closures, crowds, or various headaches with Heathrow airport parking can ...
Views: 847(2 votes) - Don’t help spread the H1N1 virus - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Elle WoodMaybe it’s time to invest in Johnson & Johnson stock. After all, they’re the ones who make Purell hand sanitizer, and it looks like we’re going to be going through a lot of it in the coming months. The H1N1 epidemic, commonly known as swine flu, seems to be gathering momentum. Health ...
Views: 814 - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Elle WoodIt’s always a stitch trying to have a phone conversation with both of my parents simultaneously. I’ll start out talking to my mom, and then when my dad comes around, she’ll call out, “Harry! It’s our older daughter on the line! Pick up the extension.” (Yes, she always has to refer to me as the ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Swine Flu: What to Do - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Elle WoodWhen out to dinner with my family recently, I told my sons they might not want to order the pulled pork. My reasoning for this was that I had already planned to serve it for the next night’s dinner; however, my older son misunderstood me. He shot me a disparaging look and said, “Mom, you know we ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Take Off! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Elle WoodHave you been dying to get away but simply not planned a trip yet? Have stresses been piling up so that you absolutely must escape from them for a little while? Sometimes procrastination can pay off! There are plenty of opportunities to save money if you’ve the flexibility to take off quickly ...
Views: 894 - A Simple Lesson in Investment Education - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Elle WoodA girlfriend would never steer you wrong, would she? And in these troubling economic times, you want to be extra careful with your financial resources, so you need to work with people you trust, right? Well, trusting a girlfriend to be your financial coach, no matter how successful she may seem, ...
Views: 837 - Diabetes Management - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Elle WoodMy great aunt used to “manage” her diabetes by scraping off the frosting before treating herself to a piece of cake. She and her husband held a deep distrust of their doctor, and, living in a rural area, did not have many options for seeking care. Needless to say, Aunt Maude did not live out her ...
Views: 1043 - The Senior Citizen Embraces the Internet - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Elle WoodI just heard words I never expected to hear from my mother: “Well, why don’t you just email it to me as an attachment?” This is a woman who owned, and presumably used, her computer for 3 years before she discovered she could minimize a window! Now, lo and behold, she’s almost, dare I say, ...
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