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November 09 How to Home ShareNew York (Nov 9) -- Homeshare programs are just what they sound like. Someone with living space available offers it out to someone (or a family) who needs a place to live in exchange for...something. That 'something' is often services, such as yard work, shopping, home repair, pet care, child care, or companionship. It can also be for more substantial 'assisted living' services for someone who, from age or disability, is in need of day to day care. Home share programs can also involve money, as in rent, though the rental amount is reduced depending on the type of services offered. It can be a great way for those in need of living space to get it at low rent, or even at no cost at all, and for those who need service-providers to have them available on a live-in basis. In a time of aging populations and increasing foreclosures, home sharing arrangements can be a real win-win. Here's how to get started in homesharing.
Visit homeshare.org, the site of HomeShare International, for information, FAQs, and news items on homesharing. This international group isn't the best site for finding resources in your local community, but it does give an excellent overview of homesharing arrangements and benefits....full article November 07 How to Earn $1,000 a Month Writing OnlineWashington, DC (Nov 7) -- Writers at eHow.com are earning substantial income by contributing simple "How-To" articles. Experienced authors who have contributed several hundred of the small How-to articles are earning $1,000 a month or more. Even beginning writers can build up a steady income that can grow rapidly over the first few months of writing. Best of all, there is absolutely no charge for participating at eHow.
"eHow.com is far and away the best income oppportunity on the internet", said David Sarokin, one of the site's most experienced authors. "I've written for many sites where I've earned only pennies. At eHow, the income is much more substantial and reliable. In fact, I'd call it lucrative."
eHow is the web's most popular How-To destination. The site earns money chiefly through advertising income, and shares this income with its writers. Because of the site's popularity and high traffic, there is substantial potential for making money as an eHow writer. The more income an article earns, the more an author is paid. "Believe it or not" said Sarokin, "some of my articles have actually earned over $500 for just an hour's work. That's what corporate CEO's make! Not bad!"...full article
November 06 How to Change the LCD Screen on Your LaptopWashington, DC (Nov 6) -- You may think that a cracked or broken screen on your laptop means it's time to trash the whole thing and buy a new computer. But actually, it's not that hard to remove the old screen and replace it with a brand new LCD screen at a surprisingly low cost. All you need are some good, clear instructions.
Head to beststuff.com for an excellent overview of screen replacement in their article "Broken Notebook Screen? Replace It and Save Money". See Resources, below, for a direct link. Next, visit ScreenTekInc.com to find out exactly what replacement screen you need for your laptop, and what it will cost. Use the screen finder tools at the left of their page to identify the screen you'll need....full article November 05 How to start an online business for $100New York (Nov 5) -- Today's economy isn't doing anyone any favors, and if you're one of the unfortunate folks to have been served a layoff notice, you might be facing a long haul when it comes to searching for another job. Is now the right moment to put your long-lingering business idea into practice? While times may be tight for many larger enterprises, in many cases, smaller, more-nimble companies are better able to withstand market uncertainty and weather downturns.
The best way to stick it to the man? Start working for yourself by founding your own company. Working for yourself has some serious and obvious advantages over job hunting. Not only do you determine your own hours and decide where you set up your office, but you keep all the profits too....full text November 04 How to Find Grants and Scholarships for Students, Homeowners, Business, and Just About Everything ElseWashington, DC (Nov 4) --
Billions of dollars are given away to people and organizations every year. These funding sources chiefly give grants and scholarships, though low interest loans are often available as well. Here are some key resources for exploring sources of money for your life, your projects, your inventions, your education, and your business. Visit grants.gov. This is an amazing resource for information grants provided by the federal government, though it takes some getting used to in terms of wading through complex bureaucratic results. Most federal grants are available only to organizations (businesses, schools and non-profits), though a few programs provide grants to individuals as well. In addition to grants, there are numerous federal programs providing scholarships and loans (such as student loan programs). Check out dsireusa.org This is the best resource available for finding grants, tax breaks and other incentives for alternative energy sources like solar power, photovoltaics, wind, hydroelectric, biomass and biofuel, etc. DSIRE -- Database Of State Incentives of Renewables and Efficiency -- is actually a bit misnamed. The database has much more than state information, and includes information on federal and local resources as well...full text October 31 How to Find the Best Diet Pills for Weight LossWashington, DC (Oct 31) -- Diet pills can be a real hit or miss proposition. Which ones have been clinically tested and shown to suppress appetite, or alter metabolism, or otherwise help people lose weight? Which ones actually work in the real world? Which diet pills are the right ones for me? Here's how to find out.
Head to a site called ConsumerSearch.com and visit their page for Diet Pill Reviews. ConsumerSearch is an excellent resource that basically 'reviews the reviews'. I think it is, hands down, the best what-and-where-to-buy site out there. They cull through articles from Consumer Reports, industry magazines, professional journals, news media, and a host of other sources. Then they summarize the reviews in an easy to understand way, and identify the options that are the most highly recommended by the most reviewers.
October 28 How to Talk to Anybody About AnythingMinneapolis (Oct 28) -- Whether walking into a room filled with strangers or dealing with a difficult relative, it's not impossible to connect with anyone -- the key is learning the secrets of creating those connections.
In her new book, "Jill Spiegel's How To Talk To Anyone About Anything! The Secrets to Connecting," ( http://www.JillSpiegel.com) Spiegel explains that Holiday parties help to celebrate connections with new and familiar faces. "There are simple, effective ways to create meaningful conversations and inspire confidence in yourself and others," says Spiegel.
Spiegel shares:
* The top three qualities that instantly connect you with others are your warmth, genuineness and empathy. "There is a myth that when we first meet people, we need to be clever and witty. But the truth is it's your positive energy and friendliness that draw people to you," Spiegel explains.
* When you see a group of people talking, you become part of that group with one simple question. Ask, 'Mind if I join?' Or 'Got room for one more?' "People want to welcome you in," says Spiegel....full text October 27 How to upgrade your windows and save on energyDallas (Oct 27) -- Your window on the world could be your ticket to an extreme electric bill.
The Environmental Protection Agency says energy-efficient windows could slash household energy costs by up to 15 percent.
For the last several years in Dallas, code has required low-E windows for all new construction. According to Jim Benney, executive director of the nonprofit National Fenestration Rating Council, low-E (which stands for low emission) windows were first introduced in the 1980s as a way to retain heat in cold climates. A microscopic metallic film, invisible to the naked eye, enables the glass to keep cool air inside and warm air outside, and vice versa.
"With a clear piece of glass, 89 percent of the heat hitting it comes inside the house," says Mr. Benney. "With low-E, it's only 4 percent, which makes a big difference." ...full text October 19 How to Find a Job When You Are UnemployedWashington, DC (Oct 19) -- Getting fired or otherwise losing a job, especially one you thought would be there for you, is a demoralizing and painful experience. Don't let the hurt paralyze you though. Finding a new job takes focus and effort. Here are some steps to take.
***Join a Network*** . How to Find a Job When You Are UnemployedWashington, DC (Oct 19) --
Getting fired or otherwise losing a job, especially one you thought would be there for you, is a demoralizing and painful experience. Don't let the hurt paralyze you though. Finding a new job takes focus and effort. Here are some steps to take. ***Join a Network*** . October 17 How to Obtain Your Free Medical History ReportWashington, DC (Oct 17) -- Did you know that there is a company called MIB that compiles medical history reports, just like there are companies that put together credit history reports? You are legally entitled to a free copy of your medical history report. Here's how to get it.
Medical history reports are not as common as credit reports. About 20% of the US population has a medical history report on file. You probably have a medical history report if, in the past seven years, you have applied as an individual (not as part of a group) for any of the following: *life insurance *health insurance *disability income insurance ....full report October 09 How To Buy Bonds as an InvestmentWashington DC (Oct 9) -- With the stock market on a wild ride, many investors are pulling their money out of stocks, and looking for a safer port of call. Perhaps you should give bonds some consideration. Here's how to get started.
Get familiar with bonds. A bond is essentially a loan -- you are lending your money to someone who needs it (sometimes the government, sometimes a corporation), and they, in turn, promise to pay you back, with interest, at some agreed-upon date. See Resources, below, for more background on bonds.
Learn about risk and returns. Bonds are generally considered safer than stocks during volatile market conditions. But even bonds have different levels of risk. Bonds issued by the US government (Savings Bonds, T-Bills, treasury notes, etc) are the safest of all, but also provide fairly low returns. Municipal bonds are a bit riskier, with larger payouts, and also can have sizable tax advantages. Corporate bonds carry the most risk, but also tend to pay the highest rates of interest. See Resources, below, for more information on the different types of bonds, and the risks and rewards they carry....full article http://www.ehow.com/how_4537627_buy-bonds-as-investment.htmlWashington DC (Oct 9) -- With the stock market on a wild ride, many investors are pulling their money out of stocks, and looking for a safer port of call. Perhaps you should give bonds some consideration. Here's how to get started.
Get familiar with bonds. A bond is essentially a loan -- you are lending your money to someone who needs it (sometimes the government, sometimes a corporation), and they, in turn, promise to pay you back, with interest, at some agreed-upon date. See Resources, below, for more background on bonds.
Learn about risk and returns. Bonds are generally considered safer than stocks during volatile market conditions. But even bonds have different levels of risk. Bonds issued by the US government (Savings Bonds, T-Bills, treasury notes, etc) are the safest of all, but also provide fairly low returns. Municipal bonds are a bit riskier, with larger payouts, and also can have sizable tax advantages. Corporate bonds carry the most risk, but also tend to pay the highest rates of interest. See Resources, below, for more information on the different types of bonds, and the risks and rewards they carry....full article October 08 How to Fix a Stuck Pixel on an LCD MonitorBoston (Oct 9) -- If your LCD screen has a stuck or dead pixel (a point on the screen that is always lit or always dark), it is usually due to a transistor malfunction or uneven distribution of liquid in the liquid crystal display (TFT LCD). This can often be fixed.
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October 07 How to Keep Children Safe Around Exotic PetsWashington DC (Oct 7) -- I'm the last one to discourage kids from having pets. But more and more evidence is building up that exposure to non-traditional or exotic pets can lead to disease, especially in young children. Here's how to play it safe with kids and exotic pets. ***Background*** More and more households are turning animals other than cats and dogs as pets. Examples include lizards, hamsters, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, chicks, turtles, and many others. As cute and as interesting as they may be, exotic pets and young kids can be the wrong mix. ***Avoid Disease*** Exotic pets can carry unusual diseases. Young children have immature immune systems, no sanitary habits to speak of, and cannot handle pets with the sophistication of an older child, so are more susceptible to germs, bites and scratches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a policy that discourages families from owning nontraditional pets....full article October 06 How to Lower Costs, Save Money at Home During Hard TimesWashington, DC --
The economy is in rough shape, and things may be getting even tougher. There are a lot of steps you can take at home and around the house to reduce costs, have more cash on hand, and hopefully ease up your own personal financial situation. Here's how. 1. Get a Netflix of Blockbuster account. That's right! Subscribing to a service can sometimes save money. Instead of taking the family to the movies (at what?, about $50-75 a visit!), save money by watching movies at home. Netflix's basic service is only a few dollars a month. 2. Throw a party. We need entertainment, and we need to socialize. But why go out dining with your friends, and spend hundreds of dollars? Have a get-together at home, make it a pot luck, and watch one of the Netflix movies I mentioned a moment ago...full article October 05 How To Ride Out the Financial StormWashington DC -- Two weeks of market upheaval and political tension have left many investors confused. Here are answers to pressing questions about the current financial turmoil.
Q So what should I be doing now?
A bear market is always a good time to take a hard look at your portfolio and gauge how much risk you can stand. From their peak last Oct. 9, U.S. stocks, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, have dropped by more than 20 percent. (Many individual stocks have, of course, dropped far more.) If a decline of that magnitude doesn't faze you, stick with your plan. If it leaves you queasy, you probably need to trim your allotment to stocks and add to your bond and cash holdings....full article October 04 How to Find a DUI LawyerWashington DC -- If you're facing a drunk driving charge (DUI-Driving Under the Influence, or DWI -- Driving While Impaired), or a charge pertaining to impairment from other substances, such as illicit drugs, an experienced lawyer is a must. Here's how to locate an attorney who can help. There are a number of excellent websites that can help you identify individual attorneys or law firms with the specific skills and experience you need for DUI/DWI charges. For the best such service, head to martindale.com and use their "Lawyer Locator" to begin your search. Martindale, a Lexis-Nexis firm, is one of the most widely-known and well-respected of the legal directories....full article October 01 How to Procrastinate ... And Still Get Things DoneWashington DC -- The art of 'structured procrastination' may sound nonsensical, but it can help you not do all the things you're supposed to be doing, while still getting them done. Here's how structured procrastination works.
A Bit Of Background On Successful Procrastination: Everybody seems to have a bit of that "Why put off until tomorrow what I can postpone at least until next week" inside them. Some more than others. John Perry, a philosophy professor at Stanford University, is such a hopeless chronic procrastinator, and such a hopeless chronic academic, that he formalized the art of what he calls "structured procrastination". It's getting quite a bit of attention. ...full article September 30 How to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisBaltimore -- Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe, painful, and debilitating swelling and deterioration of the joints. There is not currently any cure for this illness, but there are a number of standard and emerging treatments that patients should be aware of. Here's how to find out the latest.
Step 1: Check the Johns Hopkins Medical Center pages for rheumatoid arthritis (see Resources, below, for a direct link). They have an excellent site discussing the illness itself, and standard as well as emerging therapies and treatments....full article |
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