As a youngster I loved reading spy / adventure novels. They were always exciting and adventuresome. In most of them there was a �secret code,� used to communicate without fear of �the other side� being able to decipher communications and understand what was transpiring. - [Read more]

The Hero�s Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188 stage template. - [Read more]

Websites that are dependent on search engine traffic rely heavily on detailed keyword research to reach their target audience. Whether the resulting information is used for PPC, SEO or featured ads is beside the point. Simply put, if you want to exploit search traffic, you need accurate data on the number of searches carried out for each particular keyword. - [Read more]

Sports arbitrage trading is starting to spread across the internet like wildfire. If you haven�t heard of it already, it�s not a new concept but the possibilities seem endless. Sports arbitrage trading is not to be confused with gambling which carries risk. - [Read more]

Have you ever started a creative writing project with great excitement, only to have your interest dwindle as the process, itself, interfere with your creativity? How do you keep the momentum going and continue to enjoy the creative process? Follow these tips for high creativity, fun and success! - [Read more]

In type-II diabetes, insulin resistance, rather than a lack of insulin, is the cause of elevated blood glucose levels. A small number of clinical studies have reported the benefits of high doses of racemic Lipoic Acids in improving insulin sensitivity. - [Read more]

I was waiting for a space in a busy supermarket parking lot this afternoon, and thinking I waited my turn, I started guiding the car into a spot. - [Read more]

Are you some one who always sees the worst scenarios in your vision of the future? Do you hold on to this habit of thinking catastrophically as a way of feeling prepared and ready for what ever may come your way? Do you think that this gives you a sense of security or safety that others may not have? - [Read more]

Here I am not referring to Freemasonry, but to the idea that there has been knowledge kept secret, spiritual knowledge, secret meditations and in particular knowledge of the secrets of art and architecture. - [Read more]

Greenbacks. Moolah. Dough. Benjamins. All nicknames for the one thing we�re all in an endless quest to get more ofcash money. It�s as much a part of our everyday lives as is sleep, food, even breathing. But have you ever really stopped to take a look at these little green monsters that seem to run our lives? - [Read more]

So how do you effectively market your product or service when one knows anything about them because you�re in a new and emerging industry? How can you expect to get customers if no one understands what it is that you do? - [Read more]

Jackie Robinson transcended the color barrier in major league baseball and became a hero for humanity. He was an icon for civil rights and helped lead the way for other ballplayers. A true inspiration to us all. An example of bravery and courage. Baseball was simply a vehicle for Jackie Robinson to bring light to the problems of racism in a time when racism was high. - [Read more]

Do you own a piece of American Indian jewelry or art? If so, have you ever wondered how that item originated? There are many individuals who purchase Native American products without ever thinking about the history behind those items and the individuals that made them. There are an unlimited number of benefits to taking the time to learn about and understand Native American Indian history - [Read more]

Knowing is not understanding. There is a great difference between knowing and understanding: you can know a lot about something and not really understand it. - [Read more]

Jules Vernes adventure story, Around the World in 80 Days, stimulated the imagination of 26-year-old Robert Christopher. - [Read more]

Mother Nature is showing us who is boss with her massive Hurricanes during this 2005 recorded breaking Tropical Storm Season. We need to harness some of her power and fury and turn it to the common good. Quite frankly we need to learn how to steer Hurricanes, prevent droughts and occasionally put out a wildfire or two. - [Read more]

With the NFL Draft just days away, executives and coaches from around the NFL are - [Read more]

Say �Happy Birthday�____Capture the precious moments of your kid birthday party for all time by taking great pictures with your still camera, digital camera and your video camera. - [Read more]

This time of year, many building managers and building service contractors have to deal with the problem of icy sidewalks. To keep sidewalks safe, most building managers use an ice melting compound. There are dozens of ice melting products on the market today, so what�s the difference? The active ingredient used in ice melt is usually a combination of one or more of the following ingredients: - [Read more]

Back in the days when muscle cars where still around, playing with carburettor settings and distributor advance curves could give huge horsepower gains. Nowadays, the ignition, fuel injection, and hundreds of other functions that used to be adjusted with a screwdriver are all controlled by small computer ECU (Electronic Control Unit) chips. - [Read more]