Archive for May, 2008

Building Teams -You see it everywhere

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

A college football team has it. A corporation has it. Even a growing family has it. These three organizations share a common desire to build their prospective teams. For example, a college football team continually needs to bring in new players to replace the graduating players. A corporation builds its […]

Some Flash tips

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Here are some tips on Macromedia Flash, note the version I’m
using is Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004. The one major
thing you need to remember about Flash is that it has a
timeline, so everything is done over time. The two main
components in Flash are the work area, which is known as the
Stage, and the Timeline, where […]

Five Ways to Slash Your Phone Bill

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Has your phone bill gotten to the point where you hate to open it? It’s easy for that to happen these days. It can be even worse if you have a cell phone because then, there are two bills to worry about.
Hare are five ways you can reduce that bill.
Tip #1: Check out your phone […]

How Not To Get Web Design Work

Friday, May 30th, 2008

I get the occasional web design lead from my website. I wanted to find a company I could pass these onto. So I put an ad on a freelance site. It specified the programming qualifications needed, stated that the successful candidate should have good English, and was for companies only.
The replies I got were enlightening. […]

Two Day Trips in Oaxaca, Mexico You Shouldn’t Miss

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Mexico is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating countries in the northern hemisphere of the western world. Its history, culture, food and collage of ethnic groups and their languages make an astounding study. One region in particular bears repeated mention; the state of Oaxaca (pronounced wah - ha - ka). The capitol city is also […]

You Can Make A Wreath Out Of Wallpaper!

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

How many times have you stood and admired the beauty of the
flowers in your wallpaper? If you’re anything like me, I’ll bet
it’s been plenty of times. You probably picked the paper because
you thought it was especially beautiful. How about making a
dried flower wreath that would duplicate the look of the wall
paper and add a special […]

Solar Lights for Walkways - Cut Costs

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Over the last fifteen years, solar energy has become a highly flexible power source. One of the best ways to use it and cut costs is go with solar lighting for your walkways.
A common misconception among many people is that solar energy requires large, bulky panels to work. While this is true if you want […]

So You Want to be a Vegetarian

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Science has proven time and again that vegetarians are among the
healthiest people on the planet. They live longer and are less
prone to chronic diseases. Eating a low fat vegetarian diet can
also help in losing excess weight. Obesity can lead to adult
onset diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and cancer. Eating a
vegetarian type diet can reverse heart disease […]

Internet Banking Using Internet Only Banks

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Internet Only Bank Advantages
Most people are familiar with Internet banking through their
local branch office. Most traditional banks offer some form of
online or Internet banking services. Fortunately you have
another choice. You can sign up for an Internet only bank. Many
people are choosing Internet only services because they are
convenient, offer free bill paying online and usually offer […]

Banking On Wal-Mart

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

It’s time to go after Wal-Mart, everybody’s favorite corporate whipping boy……even if it’s the customer who comes out ahead. Wal-Mart wants to open a limited-purpose bank in Utah from where it could provide service nationwide, but first it must secure approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Agency (FDIC) and from Utah regulators. The retailer has […]