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- December 10th, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: My Sense and Sensibility, Including My 'Non-Senses'
Are You Doing What You Love?
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. -Albert Schweitzer (1875 - 1965)We are busier than we have ever been, work…
- December 6th, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: My Sense and Sensibility, Including My 'Non-Senses'
Reading Business Trends in Gold and Oil
I am no financial market savvy, however I always try my best to learn the basics in stock trading. So, even if I don’t understand most of the terms used in the stock market, I read updates anyway. I…
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How to Find a Job 65% Faster
Mary Berman, from Farmington Hills, Michigan, had been looking for work since February 2009 before starting a "Guerrilla" job search, in late September.Up to that point, 20 weeks of job hunting had pr…
- December 5th, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: Practical Tips for Young Urban Professionals
Practical Benefits of Fleet Program for Small Business
Small businesses that are sales driven and employs sales representatives who use car to cover specific territories should consider a suitable Fleet Program. What does this scheme entails? What are the…
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Mileage Reimbursement instead of a Company Car
The price of crude oil has recently breached the $75/barrel mark. Though the recession and the higher demand during the winter could be factored in, nevertheless there seems to be no downward spiral i…
- December 4th, 2009
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Practical Tips on How to Manage Informal Meetings
Time is a precious commodity that cannot be recovered when wasted. I have always taught my staff that you cannot manage time. What you can however manage is your activities to fit into the allotted…
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Your Dog as a Family Member – Responsibilities and Care
Who let the dog out?! Our neighbor was asking the other day, in panic. Somehow, our family dog has reputation for being the fiercest in the neighborhood. Well, who would dispute that? He is huge (bei…
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Practical Benefits of Installing a Home Intercom System
There is a growing concerned for home safety these days. I visited an old friend’s home recently, and I was amazed (almost appalled, it I may put it harshly) at the cctv cameras installed in each of…
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Perfect Gift for Any Occasion
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. ~Kahlil Gibran, The ProphetI tried searching for the phrase ‘perfect gift,’ and Google…
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30 Signs You Are About To Lose Your Job
The flip side to looking for a job is wondering if you're about to lose the one you have. Worried? Watch for these signs:1. Your workload is reduced.2. You start receiving memos about the company's "n…
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A Few Words About Wedding plus some
People ask why I am not yet married. I am approaching 40 in the next 4 short years, and I must confess I am slowly losing my vitality. Well, I am not married because, probably, I still enjoyed single…
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Poignant Job Interview Blunders and How to Avoid Them
In a job interview, you may be up against nine competitors. Be ready to state your focus more clearly than your nine rivals. Know your focus or get beaten by the competition who knows theirs. ~ Alan F…
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Practical Merits of Term Life Insurance
Insurance is like marriage. You pay, pay, pay, and you never get anything back. ~Al Bundy , American TV CharacterI disagree.If you look it perhaps on the giving end, that may be the case. However, if…
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A Dog Needs a Day-off Too
We have a family dog, a Belgian Shepherd. Since my Mom stays at home most of the time, this dog was treated like one of my younger siblings. He was treated as such, so much so that he eats almost anyt…
- December 2nd, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: My Sense and Sensibility, Including My 'Non-Senses'
The Pursuit of a Stress-Free Life
Stress-free life is as elusive as any other ideals. Ironically, it is also stressful to pursue it. In fact if you have considered living alone like a hermit, you will realize that it is more stressful…
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Quick Money – Here now, Gone tomorrow
Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich—something for nothing. ~George Bernard ShawWe live in the era of ‘INSTANTS’. From instant coffee to instant noodles, from instant…
- December 1st, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: Young Urban Professionals' nOOk
Taking the First Step to Recovery
While I was visiting my doctor for my annual executive check-up, I read this on a picture frame hanging on his office wall:“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not goi…
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Thrill of Taking Chances and Gambling
Life is a gambleYouth is characterized by curiosity, adventure, and risks taking. However, as we grow older the desire to take chances, explore and learn new things wane. We tarry on certain decisions…
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Delays and Waiting – What can we learn from them?
“Lord, give me patience. I need it NOW!”Have you prayed the same? I bet you did. Probably not in the same token or we have not actually verbalized it.We hate waiting. We hate delays. We hate being…
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The Game Called Life – How far can you raise your stakes?
Life is a gamble whereWhere you search and you rambleAnd you try for the high that will help to see you throughLife is a gamble and so if you can handleThe uncertainty of tomorrow with me, Today I'll…
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Are there other Alternatives to Bankruptcy?
I’ve been there once, and it is not easy.The recession is very unforgiving to those who are not financially prepared. Small businesses that rely on a ‘hand-to-mouth’ existence will not be spared…
- November 30th, 2009
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really \'Frying\'
Fresh from my inbox - Business Tips in a box of humor:Columbus did not know where he was going. When he got back, he didn't know where he had been. And he did it all on borrowed money. There's hope fo…
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Christmas and Gift-giving: A Slightly Different Perspective
Is it too early to discuss about what is the best gift you can give this Christmas? I say not.While the whole of Christendom regards Christmas as the culmination of all festivities every year, as a ma…
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Technology - Easing Life or Complicating it?
A friend remarked, “It’s ironic, as the latest communication technology such as the cellular and satellite phones, internet and wifi, my relationships seem to have been more disconnected.” I nod…
- November 29th, 2009
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The Fortune 500 - Who\'s Hiring - Vol II
We owe a lot to Thomas Edison - if it wasn't for him, we'd be watching television by candlelight. ~Milton BerleThey say that Lightning only strikes once, so hopefully we won't see another recession as…
- November 19th, 2009
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Common Pitfalls in Online Business Management
If there is one good thing that that came out of this recession, it produced many online entrepreneurs. With the unabated unemployment, online business looks feasible. Besides, it is easier these days…
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Ramblings: On Politics, Culture, and Religion
I must admit, the first page I turn to whenever I read a broad sheet (yeah, I still read the morning paper) is the editorial cartoon. I appreciate how these artists capture the important or big events…
- November 11th, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: My Sense and Sensibility, Including My 'Non-Senses'
Managing the URGENT now!
What seems so necessary today may not even be desirable tomorrow. ~AnonymousI have always lived an ordered life. Meaning, I do things as scheduled. Routines are my company, day-in and day-out.To some,…
- November 10th, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: Young Urban Professionals' nOOk
Practical Tips on How to Spend Your Holidays Abroad
I enjoy spending the holidays out of the country. However, these days that is impractical. These are still belt-tightening times, and there are other priority spending as the holiday season approaches…
- November 2nd, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: My Sense and Sensibility, Including My 'Non-Senses'
Teaching your Kids to Love Mathematics
What was the first cognitive skill you taught your kids? Most likely, it’s counting, ayt? However, how many of us have realized later how our kids hate mathematics, algebra or anything that has to…
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Getting Math Problems Tutorial Online
Modesty aside, I never had any problems with my math subjects in highschool and college. Math is an interesting subject, especially when you get into advance mathematics like calculus, geometry and tr…
- October 30th, 2009
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GMC Terrain 2010: Designed for the Passenger and Ready for the taking
You read the headline right, and at least that’s the 2010 GMC Terrain bottom line advantage according to Collin Mathews of the TheCarConnection.com.I have always loved a Subaru Forrester ever since…
- October 28th, 2009
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One Million Hotel Rooms at Amazing Rates Across Asia Pacific
Have you tried visiting the exotic and paradise-like places in Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, The Philippines and other great places within the Asia-Pacific Region? Oh, yeah, I hear you.…
- October 27th, 2009
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Faith and Existence -Finding a Balance
Whenever someone asks me about my faith or religion, I would readily say that I belong to the mainstream protestant. Then readily admit that I am nominal.It is not that I am flaunting about it, I simp…
- October 26th, 2009
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Interview Basics – Secure the Offer
It is astonishing to me how many job seekers in today’s day and age are held back because they lack the information and skills necessary to interview well. I have developed a simple list of basic in…
- October 19th, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: the HRMan
Some Points on Establishing a Web Presence for Small Business
Veteran entrepreneurs and business start-ups alike have already embraced the phenomenal web 2.0 trends. In fact, web 2.0 trends may no longer be called as such, but as a norm.Close to a majority of ou…
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Business Planning is not Time Consuming
Business planning is like water to a thirsty plant. It keeps our businesses vital and thriving. Without business planning, your business will never be as healthy as it could be and may even sicken and…
- October 16th, 2009
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3 Reasons why you Need Direct TV for Your Business
I have always wanted to own and manage a restobar.My concept for one is very simple –relaxing ambiance, quick food, and a simple menu. What I want to offer is an ideal place where yuppies can unwind…
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TV and Waiting
I recently posted my feelings about waiting in line, and somehow this post is directly related.How many of you sat on a diner while you waited for the food you ordered (that sometimes may take eternit…
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The Seven Deadly Sins of the Job Search - Greed, Are Your Salary Expectations Reasonable?
Everyone knows the story of their sister’s best friend’s cousin’s roommate from college who took a new position and raised their salary from $45,000 per year to $110,000 per year with a personal…
- October 15th, 2009
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Blogging Tips and How to Choose a Good Hosting Provider
I have been blogging for almost 3 years now. Whew! While some will claim to be an expert with that same length –I don’t. I must admit that I am still a novice in many respects.I have learned the r…
- October 14th, 2009
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How to choose a Domain name for your blog
I have seen the phenomenal growth of the blogging community in the last two years, and it seems some just come and go.I have also witnessed the phenomenal growth of many like ZenHabits.net that starte…
- October 13th, 2009
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Are All Your Job Search Eggs In One Basket?
Are all your eggs in one basket?I knew a guy once that would apply to about 100 jobs and get two call backs. First off, those aren’t great odds and pretty much tell me something isn’t right here.…
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- October 12th, 2009
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The Angst of Falling in Line
You cannot probably blame me, but in today’s world of ‘instant’ anything, queuing in a long line is exasperating at times. To add to your frustrations, there seems to be some people who made it…
- October 1st, 2009
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ronnie6833 has posted a new entry on: My Sense and Sensibility, Including My 'Non-Senses'
Update Your Look Before You Update Your Resume
Have you heard that maxim “first impression lasts?” It’s true.Having been involved in the recruitment all my career life, my colleagues and I always give an additional point to a job applicant…
- September 30th, 2009
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No! Not just another cheap web hosting
Yeah, the title is no hype. Gobblerhosting.com is not just about finding cheaper web hosting plans. There’s more.There are other webhosting rating sites around, but most of them are directed towards…
- September 28th, 2009
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Who's Hiring from the Fastest Growing Companies - Vol IX
This series has become one of my most popular and has been picked up by a number of publications across the web. Of course, you can beat the crowds and read it here first! Continuing where we left off…
- September 26th, 2009
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The Lost Art of Face-to-Face Meetings and British Airways Business Opportunity Grants
There was the telex, then the telefax, and then teleconferencing. Then videophone and the internet came. Thus, meetings these days between people coming from the opposite side of the world have been…
