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(Note, although this article was written in early 2002, it is totally relevant. Right now.) About three weeks ago I was surprised by this headline in the morning paper: "Fed says September 11th hurt economy." Wow! "What did I miss here?" Was this news? USA Today thought it was. I was shocked the Fed saw fit to announce it. And this week, another one: "NBER Confirms Recession." Hey, Greenspan! Get out and talk to people. All over the country people tell me that if they break even this year, they'll consider it a win. If that's not a "recession"... But have you ever wondered what it takes to end a recession? Not the textbook answer: two consecutive quarters of growth. Have you ever wondered what...

A fountain pen is a pen that has a reservoir of water-based ink. The ink is usually fed to the nib of the pen through a tube and uses a combination of gravity and capillary action. Filling a fountain pen reservoir with ink is a difficult process. You have to replace a disposable ink cartridge or in some cases, you may have to use an eyedropper to fill in the ink. Most of the modern day, pens can use the disposable cartridge with a screw or piston that is used to fill the pen.Fountain pens were more commonly used in the early years of writing. Prior to these items being introduced, people used the quill pen as their writing tool. Most of the pens before the fountain pen were not good enough...

Contrary to the Hobbesian prediction of anarchy (freedom) and brutish or unproductive results in the event that elites (often termed 'beneficent paternalism') aren't fostered: we find lots of evidence that team play and open organizational structure actually creates more civilized and productive governance. Lincoln Electric in Cleveland is a well-documented example of how sharing the wealth and responsibility builds communication and profit. A Brazilian city named Porto Allegro that opened itself to citizen involvement and socialist ideals is flourishing as corruption wanes. It was predicted they would fail financially but more than a decade of good results has been the outcome. Singapore reduces...

Asking a man out to lunch is easy; I do it at least once a week. All right, the man is my husband, so it's no big deal. Evidently, though--from discussions I have had with my single girlfriends--this is an anxiety-provoking topic among many women.I am not completely unqualified to answer this question. Back when I was single, I did ask different men to lunch on occasion. Yes, it was nerve-wracking. And yes, I plunged ahead and did it anyway.You think men don't get sweaty and nervous asking a woman on a date for the first time, even just a casual lunch date? Being the asker rather than the askee has the great benefit of giving you direct experience of one aspect of being a male in our society...

No matter what your reason is, learning a second language can be very rewarding. The process itself is fun and challenging. There are many languages that you may want to choose to start learning. However, people with English as their mother tongue will find it much easier to learn languages such as French. It is because naturally they will achieve better and faster with alphabetical wording language instead of scripts such as Chinese or Japanese. Learning French is easier than before, you can go and join available off line course where you meet one on one or in a group with your teacher in a predetermined timetables. However, I believe everyone nowadays is too busy for this, unless you are a student...

Is your site easy to use?Usability isn't the same as design. Just because you've hired a talented designer to craft your site and make it look great doesn't mean it's easy to use. Looking good is a completely different matter from working well! After all, plenty of beautiful sites have won design awards while losing customers by the thousands.How many times have you gotten lost on a good-looking site or abandoned a purchase in frustration after you couldn't find the information you were looking for? If you walk into a brick-and-mortar store and can't find your favorite brand of gherkin pickles, you can simply ask an employee where they are. But on the Web, it's much easier for a customer to go to a...

Are you an avid biking fan, and looking for something new and unique to get into? Why not get one of those nifty super pocket bikes for yourself? Pocket bikes have been around for some time, attracting the curiosity of biking and racing enthusiasts everywhere... though for the most part they're written off as merely toys.But once you've gotten your hands on one of those bikes, you'll know they aren't just toys -- they're a work of art. Miniaturization comes with a great deal of work and dedication, and only true artistes in the craft of motorcycle design can come up with something as innovative and fun as a minibike.And a super pocket bike belongs to a whole new breed of miniature motorcycles...

Upcoming Events in the World of NASCARWe NASCAR fans are patriots at heart. And there's no better way to celebrate the birth of our nation than at the most beloved track in all of NASCAR, Daytona International Speedway. The beaches of Daytona were already a destination for motor sports enthusiasts before Bill France Sr decided to host the first NASCAR event there in 1947. Twelve years later, the track that we all know and love, Daytona International Speedway opened and hosted its first event drawing 41,000 people.Next week, the NASCAR Nextel Cup teams head to Daytona to perform their craft in front of a crowd of 175,000+. Expect the Hendrick boys to dominate. Of all current drivers with 4 or more...

Intended usageDo you intend to use your sex toy by yourself or with your partner? Choosing a sex toy and using it together with your partner will foster better intimacy, understanding and openness. Some sex toys are used only for solo play, while some such as love swings can only be used with a partner.Stimulation preferencePhallic sex toys can be designed for penetration or clitoral stimulation. Some can do both. Women are aroused differently and knowing which erogenous zones stimulate you more can help in choosing the right sex toys. For penetrative stimulation, the shaft type vibrators or dildos are a good choice. For clitoral stimulation, we recommend the most popular rabbit vibrator range. The...

It's almost time to get organized for Thanksgiving. Depending on your plans and how you celebrate the holiday, you may want to start getting organized for Thanksgiving no later than the first week of November. Here are a few tips to get organized for Thanksgiving.DECORATE EARLY - If you like to get in the spirit of the holiday with your home decor items, do that at the start of November. That way you'll have the whole month to enjoy your seasonal decor items and holiday decorations. And the remainder of the month will be free for cleaning, cooking, entertaining and enjoying Thanksgiving.CLEAN YOUR HOME - Expecting guests this Thanksgiving? Set a date with your immediate family members to do a...

When it comes to building a Successful Referral & Residual Business, there is no need for a long drawn out and elaborate plan. Of all Marketing & Business concepts, Referral Marketing is the most successful, easiest and least painful form of marketing, especially for the NON-Salesperson! It is so successful, that even professional sales people use it!We broke it down into 4 easy to follow steps!FIRST: Sit down and make a list of everybody you know. It doesn't matter where they live, what they do for a living, if they are married, divorced, happy or sad, young or old.Don't worry if you think they need additional income or not! Don't pre-judge and make up the other persons mind before they have...

When we were children, me, my brother and sister would sit in the family room and do jigsaw puzzles. I don't want to say exactly how old I am, (my mainly salt and little pepper beard gives a good indication), but back then there was no such thing as cable television. There were only 4 channels that were hard to get, even though you tried positioning the antenna a thousand different ways. You had to be able to make your own entertainment and our family's favorite was jigsaw puzzles.My brother and I would make a contest of it, while my sister would calmly find the pieces and fit them into the puzzle. She always completed more of the puzzle than we did, but that didn't stop us from proclaiming that we...

I took my family to Winterfest this past weekend. Science North, a science museum had an interactive workshop, we had to go. It was a good thing no one told the kids these were educational toys, it may have quieted the shouting, laughter and astonishment. The amazing science kits ranged from building bridges to exploding candy. The kids had to push aside the parents to get their turn playing with some awesome science toys. What I notice when kids play with science toys is the enthusiasm, the team work, the competitiveness that exudes. These aren't just educational toys, these are life lessons. And the level of parent participation and encouragement was heart warming. Kids used K'Nex to build...

We've all seen them. Clusters of big, gourmet cookies, individually wrapped in shiny, colored cellophane, with bows and ribbons. They come in many styles and with different treats, toys or gift items attached to or inside a basket or vase of some sort. They make a terrific and edible gift idea. After all, who doesn't love cookies? Sadly, they can be very expensive gifts, especially when considering that cookies don't cost a whole lot to bake.Here's how to make your own cookie bouquets at home without spending a fortune!What You Will Need:* Chopsticks or Wooden Skewers - Make sure they are heat-proof. If you're baking smaller cookies, then popsicle sticks would also work.* Cookies - Find a delicious...

Fifteen-year-old Rhonda sleeps with men for pleasure, and says she once made $400 in a steamy one night stand. Donna Lynn, 17, a veteran of the streets, has been trading sex in exchange for money since the age of 12. Nicole, 15, has a 16-month -old son and at last count had 68 sexual partners. Amy, 17, is a topless dancer who lives for sex and the thrill of orgasms.The above quartet was prominently featured on a popular talk show that shall remain anonymous. As a rule I try to steer clear of talk shows, but this segment titled "Teen Girls Out of Control" intrigued me to the point where I felt compelled to watch.At 12 noon Eastern Standard Time, I sat down to what I thought would be...

Syndicated comic authors have been complaining about newspaper size restrictions, content censoring and similar issues for a long time. Comic enthusiasts have been increasingly irritated by the treatment their entertainment medium receives as well. Then along came the Internet, providing unlimited and unrestricted distribution possibilities. Thus the webcomic was born.There are millions of webcomics out there, dealing with such vast topics as video games, college life, samurai, Lego men, identity and self esteem, depression, suicide, children and joy. People write them for a living, for fun, as stress relief, for artistic expression, or often just for the hell of it. Then they stick their creations...

Intended usageDo you intend to use your sex toy by yourself or with your partner? Choosing a sex toy and using it together with your partner will foster better intimacy, understanding and openness. Some sex toys are used only for solo play, while some such as love swings can only be used with a partner.Stimulation preferencePhallic sex toys can be designed for penetration or clitoral stimulation. Some can do both. Women are aroused differently and knowing which erogenous zones stimulate you more can help in choosing the right sex toys. For penetrative stimulation, the shaft type vibrators or dildos are a good choice. For clitoral stimulation, we recommend the most popular rabbit vibrator range. The...

The internet job market has meant a turn of fortunes for millions since its doors opened to the public. To work at home has become an accepted way of life, not only for the part timers who spend there days stitching lampshades or putting together bits and pieces while working for unscrupulous employers who pay a pittance for hours of fiddly and boring work. The home is now the hub of the business world where past employees are now boss in there own right and hold an envious position. There is no longer the need to don a business suit or waste your time wending your way through busy traffic, your time and energy is now used in the useful and serious business of making money...

As some of you are recent college grads, I understand that you have become accustomed to literally rolling out of bed and grabbing anything off the floor or out the hamper and going to class. And it was great, wasn't it? But you know what? You can't continue to dress that way when you get a job in the corporate work world.Recently it has become clear to me that some of you twentysomethings don't know what's appropriate to wear to an interview or in the workplace. And I am by no means a fashion expert but I can make a suggestion right off the bat: IRON YOUR CLOTHES! I've seen some of us twentysomethings on the train in the morning, going to work in nice outfits that look like you first balled it up...

There is good coffee and absolutely abysmal coffee. Both may start with the same elements, but one cup can taste completely different to another. Freshness is the key to great tasting coffee. Here is the play by play smackdown of how to create a fantastic tasting cup of coffee. 1. Use good beans. Go to a local coffee roaster and buy only enough coffee beans to last you a week. Buying fresh beans is one key to good taste. When you buy beans make sure the beans are all relatively the same size and same color for even grinding and flavor. If you buy beans from the supermarket at minimum, check to see if the beans are Arabica. 2. Use filtered water. Even if your coffee maker has a charcoal...

Yoga is like sex. You can read about it, hear about it, and watch other people do it, but until you experience it first hand, yourself, you don't really get it. So what's the excitement all about? Why is yoga showing up everywhere from auto ads to executive meetings? Why are airlines presenting it to their passengers and why is it featured on Oprah? Kids are doing it in schools; buff athletes are doing it, even pregnant women and the wheelchair-bound. There must be something very seductive about yoga!If you do yoga, you know that it's seductive. That delicious feeling of stretching from the inside out; that soothing sensation like warm honey flowing through energized limbs; and the "big payoff" at...

You know that the mainstream tourist industry isn't pushing a particular country when you can't find the language in the multi-lingual European phrase book. "And what language do you speak in Croatia?", I ask the friendly information helper in Zagreb. "Croatian" she replies.That simple eh?You can also tell, when all the trains in Italy going to Italian destinations are full, yet getting a ride on the Budapest Special is as easy as falling off a log, or in this case, a web log.For a large part of my life, I has this impression that people in the old Eastern Bloc countries of which Croatia as part, were dour people who dressed in grey and went round with sour looking faces. I suppose that came with...

There is good coffee and absolutely abysmal coffee. Both may start with the same elements, but one cup can taste completely different to another. Freshness is the key to great tasting coffee. Here is the play by play smackdown of how to create a fantastic tasting cup of coffee.1. Use good beans. Go to a local coffee roaster and buy only enough coffee beans to last you a week. Buying fresh beans is one key to good taste. When you buy beans make sure the beans are all relatively the same size and same color for even grinding and flavor. If you buy beans from the supermarket at minimum, check to see if the beans are Arabica.2. Use filtered water. Even if your coffee maker has a charcoal filter...

Congratulations on the purchase of your new aquarium! If this is your first time to pursue this highly enjoyable activity you are in for a treat. You will soon discover for yourself what many hundreds of thousand of people the whole world over know already; that aquarium ownership is one of the most rewarding hobbies that you can take up. Aquarium care and maintenance is hardly rocket science; even children of a very young age have been known to take care of fish and various other marine life in their very own home aquarium systems…and not just the simple "goldfish in a bowl" ones either; some of the aquariums that young children maintain display a sheer breathtaking beauty that belies their...

If you are into music and want to produce your own beats I have the perfect opportunity for you to make your own beats and produce your own music. I use to always use other peoples beats but now that I have the ability to produce my own beats, I can produce the kind of music that I believe is top quality. I can make my music sound exactly the way I want it to sound.Whether you are into rap, r&b, alternative, jazz, rock or any other kind of music the music, producer pro is the perfect tool to help you create your own music. You can produce beats, make instrumentals, compose music, professionally engineer your music and play different instruments.It does not matter if you are a beginner or more...

There are thousands of comic book titles. They may be from the big dogs of the comic industry or from the small-time independent labels. Either way, all comic book collectors are biased when it comes to the title they accumulate. As a collector, you may be gathering issues of a specific title for your own personal pleasure or because it could be profitable someday. It is one thing to find the titles you like, but it is another to find titles that have good potential. With a lot of luck, you can kill two birds with one stone.To complete your collection, there are a few steps to follow. For the first and most important, you must be updated and well informed. Read up on the subject from titles...

There are many ways to manage your finances to get the most out of your money. Here are just a few tips for everyone from experts to those just starting out on their own. Manage your money the right way, and youll definitely profit from it. Consider a 1031 tax exchange. If you sell an asseta commercial building or property, usuallyyou can avoid paying taxes on the profit if you invest your money in a similar building or property within 45 days. You can perform this transaction with residences as well, as long as the property is specifically for investment or business purposesyou cant live there. The exchange must be made with another property of like kindthe transaction is also sometimes called a...

Birds flap wings, sharks move vehicle fins. Each of these organisms is naturally equipped for forward propulsion using the most efficient system possible against the medium through which it moves. In studying such a perfect model of motion, it's worth pondering whether human engineers can't put these same mechanical concepts to use in the construction of their aircraft machines. One idea worth testing is the incorporation of materials with memory into future design plans.Memory Materials and Wing or Propeller Construction:Memory comes into play when one considers the repetitive pattern of wing-flapping or fin propulsion. A moving mechanical object can easily mimic this same movement, provided the...

Contrary to the Hobbesian prediction of anarchy (freedom) and brutish or unproductive results in the event that elites (often termed 'beneficent paternalism') aren't fostered: we find lots of evidence that team play and open organizational structure actually creates more civilized and productive governance. Lincoln Electric in Cleveland is a well-documented example of how sharing the wealth and responsibility builds communication and profit. A Brazilian city named Porto Allegro that opened itself to citizen involvement and socialist ideals is flourishing as corruption wanes. It was predicted they would fail financially but more than a decade of good results has been the outcome. Singapore reduces...

Or ... effective writing that builds relationships every time. Building a relationship with a largely anonymous list of people who have randomly subscribed to your ezine or newsletter sounds like a hard challenge. In fact, it is much easier than you may think. Of course, you'll need to demonstrate a few character traits in the things you write. For example, you won't get far unless your honesty and ethics are unquestionable. Reliability and trust are the foundation of any good relationship and you'll need to build on them with charm and empathy for your reader's feelings. Add in a generous sprinkle of outspokenness and the ability to keep your writing newsworthy and current and you have a winning...

If you want to start a business, but don't know where to start, then the place to start is with Start Your Own Business: The Only Start-Up Book You'll Ever Need by Rieva Lesonsky. The book is put out by Entrepreneur Press and is essentially a compilation of Entrepreneur Magazine's large knowledge database regarding starting a business.The book literally takes you through the entire business process - from determining if you really have what it takes to run a business to how to deal with failure if your business doesn't work out, and everything in between. The best part about the book is that it covers nearly EVERYTHING in some capacity. If you need more information, it does a great job of...