Archive for September, 2008

Dog Possessed

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

The word Dog brings a smile to many a person’s face. Those lovable scamps, although it’s a cliché, are truly man’s best friend. Why do you ask? Simply put because most dogs want nothing but to provide happiness and bring joy into our lives. Unconditional love wrapped up in a small [...]

Email Marketing and Web Communication: Ten Key Tips to Get Your Messages Read

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

There’s an old saying ‘Manners maketh the man (or woman)’ and this still applies in the 21st Century, even though everything now seems to happen twice as fast.
Most people respond much better if you treat them respectfully. People appreciate being spoken to politely and you can definitely include consumers here. Yes, if you are into [...]

Dialogue on Astrology

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

It has been the noble profession of philosophers, social critics, and general thinkers to explain an idea using a story or a tale. By using characters, or dialogue, a writer can explain their thoughts, dreams, or ideals. On the contrary, though, many have used fictional stories as a method of propaganda, to spread [...]

Creating a Life List

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Last year I appeared in a Broadway musical. I was not a major character, but it was a major event. For three years I had had on my Life List “See a Broadway show.” And now there I was, sitting up on stage waiting for my turn as a contestant in a [...]

Amazing Things You Might Not Know About Television

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

The world’s first colour television transmission occurred in John Logie Bairds English studio back in 1928. This transmission showed some blue and red scarves and a UK policeman’s headgear. Also viewed was a mixed bunch of flowers, a gent poking his tongue out and the glowing end of a cigarette.
The 1st TV commercial in [...]

Public vs Market Approach to Broadcasting

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Many proponents of market sphere argue that freedom of the mass media is an essential part of democracy. Television along with other mass media has the important role of keeping citizens informed about domestic and world events. Thus, the mass media have been called the watchdogs of democracy because journalists are expected to [...]

Get on a Safari and View the Tigers

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

For those men that have never tried a wildlife safari in Southern Africa will find it difficult to imagine the outstanding wildlife you might come up close with. The tourists who come to a wildlife safari are regular people like you and me, some are into taking photos, some holiday makers are into Africa as [...]

Soul Mate

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

A few years ago, I realized with great disappointment that I have never met my soul mate. Despite going through several very fulfilling emotional relationships with some wonderful people, there has never been a situation where I could have been one hundred percent in sync with any one of them. Despite the deep affinity, love [...]

Planning the Perfect Baby Shower

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

One of the most exciting events an expecting mother looks forward to is celebrating her baby shower.
Deciding to Throw a Baby Shower
Baby showers are often thrown by a friend or family member. Formal tradition dictates that someone other than a family member throws the baby shower, but this certainly does not have to be the [...]

Update Your Marketing for the New Year

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Lots of changes happen over the course of a year. Make sure that your Web site, brochures, business cards and other representations of your business reflect the changes you’ve experienced. This is a good time to make sure that the information you put out to customers is accurate.
Is your contact information correct? Or, do you [...]