We teach our collegians well about the period known as the dark ages but do we thoroughly explain what brought on this horrible period across the globe? With little fanfare the answer to that question is an unequivocal no. Let’s do the math here. The marriage of civil and ecclesiastical power is without dispute the singular cause of the horrors of the dark ages. When the authority of the state and the church are wed, people suffer. The equation goes  [ Read More ]

In today’s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed. With modern communication technology comes the popularity of information-based marketing, which is one of the oldest and most effective techniques in getting targeted prospects to sites and converting them into buyers. This is why article writing, submissions and publications  [ Read More ]

Caring Leaders Create Stars (c) Copyright 2006 by Gerald Czarnecki – All Rights reserved A panel of leaders was brought together from three cities to discuss leadership in a forum organized by Fast Company magazine. The topics included the best and worst aspects of having power, leadership in times of crisis, and what makes them successful as leaders. One recurring theme was that it is important to truly value your associates and the strengths that each individual brings to the  [ Read More ]

You can earn a college degree online from the comfort of your own home. Now earning your degree is easier than ever before. You don’t have to spend your days on a college campus; instead you can keep your current job and take classes from home. Most courses are similar to on-campus courses, except you do all the work from home. These convenient varieties of pursuing a college degree are also available for individuals working towards certain graduate school degrees.  [ Read More ]

Regardless of how you feel about his politics, George W. Bush is a symbol for America as a whole. He embodies much of what is both best and worst about us as a people. As Pagans and Wiccans, we know that as a symbol, the influences that affect him personally will tend to affect the Nation as well. ‘As is above, so is below’. So, with his 60th birthday just past, and his popularity at an all time low, I  [ Read More ]

by Edward Gause Want to get thousands of new subscribers for your ezine without spending a cent on advertising and you’ve tried all the methods above but you still want more? Viral marketing is the way to go! Writing viral ebooks that get passed around Writing viral books is nothing new, but it’s still a great way to get your newsletter noticed. There are a few methods you can use when creating viral ebooks. You can either create them as  [ Read More ]

The process of applying for a business loan is a stringent one as compared to the standard procedures in obtaining a home mortgage loan or a personal loan. This is probably due to the fact that business loans contain a greater risk element as compared to other loans. Therefore, lenders need to exercise greater caution and emphasis when evaluating business loan applications in order to minimize their risk exposure. With that, lenders evaluate their applicants based on the information that  [ Read More ]

In the mid 1990′s we have seen an upward trend in the traditional advertising agencies, marketing agencies, PR firms and branding firms. And to face a stiff competition, it is crucial to make certain your brand has a really good marketing message that co-exists amongst all marketing and advertising media…with one common goal….converting prospects into buying customers. How could this be possible? By a compelling marketing message, analysing and creating a compelling marketing environment, across all platforms of marketing, advertising  [ Read More ]

Cutting the Time and Cost of SOX Compliance (c) Copyright 2006 by Gerald Czarnecki – All Rights reserved When the regulations of Sarbanes-Oxley took effect in July 2002, corporate leaders complained loudly about the time and cost of the new compliance requirements. Now three-and-a-half years later, the complaints have lessened to a low grumble and leaders are now looking for ways to improve their internal processess so that they are more efficient and less costly. In “Automation and Sarbanes-Oxley Complaince”  [ Read More ]

Long Haul Trips on aircraft, trains or buses can really challenge a person’s ability to cope and deal with travel stress. Have you noticed the number of irate people who travel these days? There are five things you can try to help you cope with traveling on long haul trips so that you are not another statistic of being an irate passenger. #1. Do Not Drink Alcohol The number one cause for people getting stressed during long haul trips is  [ Read More ]

Everybody has been around a negative person at least once in life – probably many times. A negative person will bring you down and drain your energy. If you allow them, negative people will make you angry and challenge your ability to remain positive. Whether your child or spouse has an occasional negative day or you deal with a family member, friend or co-worker that is chronically negative, there are things you can do to remain positive in the face  [ Read More ]

A new era in communications began with the advent of mobile phones. This concept of staying connected, even when a person was on the move, was innovative, to say the least. With the passage of time, the looks, features and functionality of the earlier models of mobiles underwent tremendous change. Various developments in mobile telecommunications technology were adopted and new and better versions of mobiles were designed and developed. The 3g (third-generation) mobile phones are the latest entrant in this  [ Read More ]

Whether it’s a flier for a free seminar, an unsolicited e-mail or a newspaper advertisement, offers to buy land as an investment in the UK. While the messages may sound appealing, they are often announcing a business opportunity that is actually a scheme to take your money rather than to make you money. Promoters of fraudulent business or franchise opportunities are likely to apply high-pressure sales tactics to get you to buy in. So take your time and do your  [ Read More ]