Invented Spelling --- Another Alice-in-Wonderland Public-School Theory
As part of the whole-language (or "balanced") reading-instruction philosophy, many public schools now teach what they call invented or creative spelling. Under this theory of spelling, teachers believe that forcing a child to spell a word correctly thwarts the child's "creativity." So in ... more...

Finding The Perfect Maui Home For Sale
If you are thinking of relocating to Maui, this article will hopefully guide you to making a positive decision when thinking of buying a home there. Hopefully, by the end you will be one step closer to finding a Maui home for sale, and being able to purchase it.Maui is an island belonging to Maui ... more...

Keep Your Credit History Clean - Remove A Negative Credit Record From Credit Report
The three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and Trans Union are similar and feature a "Credit Score", which is created from credit report data submitted to them about you.But very often your credit report includes inaccurate, wrong or incomplete information (credit records).In this situation ... more...

Working Abroad - Employment Advice In Spain
Jobs and employment on the Costa BlancaThe Council of Europe regulations forced Spain to end all restrictions on the free circulation of European Union workers as of January 1st, 1992 - which means that all EU citizens can work in Spain under the same conditions as Spaniards complete with ... more...

Rental Properties In Chicago Illinois
Renting a property is usually quite a straightforward affair. However, renting a property and finding rental properties that are of good value for money are two completely different things. If you are searching for a house to rent, you would be wise to research the current rates, and look around ... more...

Publish Articles Online: Start With Your Own ezine
So, you want to publish articles online? It's really quite simple, and it's a great way to promote yourself or your product. But where do you begin? This is actually quite simple too. I started in the online publishing business about a year and a half ago. I read about how a person could make ... more...

Working With Your Real Estate Attorney
Purchasing or selling a home will probably be one of your largest and most important financial transactions. Before signing a contract to purchase or sell a home, both buyer and seller should consult an attorney to assure that the real estate transaction will be handled legally and professionally ... more...

The Right Time to Buy A Home
There are many real estate market forecasts and predictions available - however the bottom line is that if you want to buy your first home-there is no wrong time. This is because the motivation to buy is not determined by regional market conditions or by location, but rather by your personal needs ... more...

Choosing a Debt Management Program
Warning: DO NOT Begin any Debt Management Program, UNLESS the Company You Choose Meets these Six Criteria:In fact, if these six criteria are not met, don't even get your hopes up...1. The company has been in business for over one year.If 9 out of 10 new businesses fail within one year, why would ... more...

A New Choice for Home Financing: Correspondent Lenders
When you begin your search for a new home loan, one of the first things to consider is where you'll get the money. Your basic choices will be mortgage brokers and banks.Your first instinct may be to go with your local bank, who you know from doing business with them for other things, such as your ... more...

How To Find A Good Realtor To Help You Through the Home Buying Process
This will be one of the most important decisions you make in the house buying process. Its almost as important as selecting the right house. The right realtor can make buying a house seem simple. The wrong realtor...well, take my word, and find the right realtor.Youll be making LOTS of contacts and ... more...

Five Tips for Unlearning the Beliefs That Don't Serve You
If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right. -Henry FordWhat does the following story have to do with successful entrepreneurship? Plenty.Once upon a time, in an enchanted land of bucolic green mountails, there was a blended household consisting of three children ... more...

Top Ten Blunders Exhibitors Make in Expos/Tradeshows
Triple your response from expos by avoiding the top ten blunders at expos. Turn disappointment into sales success!If you are like most exhibitors, you were disappointed from the results at your last expo. There is only one reason for dismal results from an expo and that is not knowing how to ... more...

Financing Sources and Types to Ensure Successful
Money is of extreme importance nowadays. Almost everything that we do involves money. The same is true if one wants to venture into business or buy a home which is one of the basic needs for survival. Financing or supplying of funds in business is a must to make it grow and achieve the desired ... more...

Branding Services - Brand Identity Guru
Branding Services is a tactic that marketing executives and managers should not only understand, but also employ. Branding services helps your company clearly position your company over your competition by branding your product/service in the minds of your target markets. This helps build brand ... more...