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Archive for May, 2008

Hand Made Christmas

In a time when we seem to rely on technology for everything there remains great value in giving something crafted individually by the hand of an artisan. Everything around us presses us to conform to unreachable ideals held tantalizingly beyond our reach. If we buy that car we will have the perfect mate, […]

Easy Menu Planning from The Rush Hour Cook

( Vittles )

It has been said that changing one’s mind is a woman’s prerogative. However, I don’t think the author of that statement anticipated how often women would change their mind on what to fix for dinner during the course of a day. My routine goes like this… get up at some early hour in order to […]

The Implications of Income Tax Charge on Estate Planning

( Capital )

Overview
In the Pre-Budget Report of December 2003 the Chancellor Gordon Brown announced proposals to levy an Income Tax charge from 6th April 2005 in those circumstances where the transferor of an asset retains and interest or continues to benefit from that asset. In the instance of real property, the ‘benefit’ envisaged is the transferor continuing […]

Beer Profits Drop - Could It Be The Packaging?

I have been tracking the beer industry for a while and am wondering why they just don’t “get it” in their marketing efforts. They continue to fail to package products that are appealing to seniors and women. It’s not just the calories that make this product less appealing to women and seniors (even with […]

Rustic Furniture: The Heart of America

Rustic furniture is known for its simplistic beauty. Created from wood that is unfinished or that has a rough finish, rustic furniture is treasured by those who love a “country” theme. Rustic furniture includes beautiful pine log cabins as well as the “rustic style” furniture that graces many homes, hotels, and cabins today.
Whether it […]

The Two Most Powerful Words in Business

There’s a series of television commercials currently running for a bank rewards program. It features people who find an unusual way to get out of awkward situations.
My favorite is the one where a man and woman are sitting in a fine restaurant when the lady brings up “the talk.” Ladies, you know the one, the […]

Very Early Signs Of Pregnancy - Do You Know The 10 Pregnancy Signs?

Very early signs of pregnancy - are there 10 pregnancy signs?
Yes, there are signs that indicate very early that you are
pregnant. Some women will experience one or two of them, others
will have several of the very early signs of pregnancy.
Once you have conceived, it will take about a week for the
fertilized egg to implant in […]

Simple Middle East Peace Plan

I. WARS ARE BASIC CONFLICTS OVER LAND.
II. BOUNDARIES. THE STATE OF ISRAEL SHALL BASICALLY BE HER PRE-1967 BORDERS, EXCEPT FOR THEIR MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION IN JERUSALEM. THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE SHALL BE THE WEST BANK AND GAZA. THE BOUNDARIES OF SYRIA SHALL BE HER PRE-1967 BORDERS.
III. CITIZENSHIP. JEWISH PEOPLE […]

Real Estate Investing — Motivated Buyer?

What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear the term
– motivated seller?
You probably think of someone who is desperate to sell his
property, as quickly as possible, for well below the market
price - right?
Well, sometimes that’s true but often it’s not.
There are many reasons, other than desperation, that motivate a
person to put their […]

Love Advice - Deepen Your Relationship by Asking the Hard Questions

When you first start dating someone new, everything is exciting and wonderful. Romance fills the air as you build rapport and look forward to the next cute thing he/she will do. Yet, sooner or later, you will encounter a bump or two on your blissful path of love.
Not to worry. […]