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Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the musical, 'The Color Purple' is Winfrey's first Broadway venture where she has contributed more than $1 million of the musical's $10 million production cost. 'The Color Purple musical' is told through the eyes of Celie, a timid young Southern woman who is raped by her father, gives birth to two children and suffers years of cruelty married to an abusive man. During the trying times, Celie's character develops from a homely teenager with a bruised heart to a self-confident woman in her late 50s. The powerful presence of Oprah Winfrey's name is great for the stage version of 'The Color Purple'. Celebrity producers are rare on or off-Broadway and...

A cheaper college textbook is an especially good deal for the local bookstore as the profit margins are very healthy. Not that you should really care about how much they make on your purchases. Still , if they were as concerned about your education as they claim, wouldn't they try to keep some prices under control? This is why many colleges try to raise doubt in your mind about getting your materials somewhere else then the local campus store. College administration is not built on the idea of providing the lowest cost service and education. This is why, at least in part, these materials and resources needed to successfully complete a class are so expensive. Don't you want hundreds of extra...

Odds are good that you have heard of the hit The Secret. It seems to be everywhere these days, but what is it? The Secret is not really a secret at all. What The Secret is, is a cleaned up and very easy to understand version of the law of attraction. You are probably familiar with the law of attraction, like attracts likes. Author Rhonda Byrne has put together this best seller as a hit book, audiobook and movie. The movie The Secret, gained its initial popularity by way of viral marketing. Prime Time Productions offers free use of the movie to certain organizations and viewings. The Secret as a book is a New York Times best seller and over the Christmas season of 2006 was one of Amazon's top five...

A cheaper college textbook is an especially good deal for the local bookstore as the profit margins are very healthy. Not that you should really care about how much they make on your purchases. Still , if they were as concerned about your education as they claim, wouldn't they try to keep some prices under control? This is why many colleges try to raise doubt in your mind about getting your materials somewhere else then the local campus store. College administration is not built on the idea of providing the lowest cost service and education. This is why, at least in part, these materials and resources needed to successfully complete a class are so expensive. Don't you want hundreds of extra...

There are literally billions of web pages out there. Everything you can imagine, businesses selling all sorts of goods and services, information for free and for sale. Saying that the internet is a phenomenon is not doing it justice. The internet has, in fact, changed everything. It may sound clich, but there has arguably never been an invention in the history of humankind that has such a major impact. Indeed, the only thing that may even come close is the advent of agriculture millions of years ago. Understanding the sheer power of the internet is the first step to using it to your advantage and learning how to use the benefits derived from text links is another. There is a universe of opportunity...

In Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki plainly states that anyone can gain wealth. He does, however, warn that it is harder for the children of the poor and middle classes since they�ve been taught incorrect information. For example, their parents have told them, "attend school and get good grades so you can go to college and get a steady job with good benefits." These people have been taught to say, "I can't afford it" rather than (as the rich do) asking, "How can I afford it?" There's nothing in this world that you can't afford. When you honestly desire something you�ll find a way to obtain it. A huge roadblock that may stand in your way of success is fear of failure. You will...

SIM lock is a feature that is particularly designed by mobile phone manufacturers and it is an in-built system embedded into GSM phones. The main motto of the SIM lock feature is to accessibility of network providers to limit the use of their subscribers' phones up to specific region (mainly countries) and to certain network providers. At present, the SIM lock is dependent on three modes of operation: · The type of SIM: It implies that only a certain type of SIM can be used in a particular mobile · Network service provider: It implies that the connectivity will be restricted depending upon the network service provider, for example, T-Mobile, AT&T · Country specific: It implies that the...

Want to find a PlayStation 3 wholesaler, to get your hands on the much-awaited console quickly and cheaply? You will need to wade through a swamp of scams and cheats - but rest assured, there are honest merchants out there, and it will be possible to get yourself a PlayStation 3. Just do not expect it to be a simple case of looking up a wholesaler on the internet- you will have to do some work yourself if you want to do it alone. The easy but unpopular method is to wait. If you can hang on until mid 2007, you will almost certainly be able to get a PlayStation 3 at a lower price, and with a lot less hassle. By March of 2007 there should be about 6 million units in circulation-which should be enough...

There are many fun things to do in Las Vegas that have nothing to do with gambling. So, if you don't care to throw dice or drop quarters into slot machines, you can still have a terrific time in "Sin City". An increasing number of tourists are seeing Vegas as more than a casino town and the revenue from non-gambling venues has been growing steadily over the past few years. Many casinos are investing their resources in amenities such as beautiful hotel rooms, amusement parks, luxury pools and spas, live entertainment shows, animal exhibits, upscale dining establishments and specialty stores for shoppers. In some facilities, these added attractions have taken over as the main draw. There is something...

If youve ever thought of giving a really helpful baby shower gift, think about giving a subscription to a parenting magazine. This is especially true if the person youre giving the gift to is a first time parent. They can receive helpful advice that is relevant to the age their child is at over the years. Even parents who have done it before would benefit from up to date advice on how to raise children and the issues of raising children in todays society. A parenting magazine is also a good place to look for educational toys, especially around the holidays. The toys are not just advertised; they are often reviewed and the best age to use a particular toy is part of the review. This will help...

One the most expensive aspects of college life is the need to buy text books. I used to dread the beginning of each semester because I knew that I have to obtain textbooks to get a passing grade on all my classes. If a student is unable to find used copies of text books, they can spend as much as $100 or more for every book. There are also other items that professors require the students to buy such as, study guides and workbooks. Every time a student has to buy text books, it puts a huge dent in his or her budget. A decade ago when I was still in college, there were no alternatives to the campus bookstore. There were one or three independent bookstores where students could buy textbooks, but these...

So you can't wait to start collecting coins. Welcome to a fantastic hobby that will last your lifetime. Something you can pass on to your children and grandchildren. Don't Panic. It is a very simple hobby to begin. And will be a lifelong adventure as you grow your coin collection over the years. The thrill of a great find is absolutely terrific. First off; go and visit the library. Pick up some of the standard reference books on coins. Some examples are: A Guide Book of United States Coins 2006: The Official Red Book by R. S. Yeoman, Kenneth Bressett The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting : Do's, Don'ts, Facts, Myths, and a Wealth of History by Scott Travers (Foreword), Ed Reiter The...

Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the musical, 'The Color Purple' is Winfrey's first Broadway venture where she has contributed more than $1 million of the musical's $10 million production cost. 'The Color Purple musical' is told through the eyes of Celie, a timid young Southern woman who is raped by her father, gives birth to two children and suffers years of cruelty married to an abusive man. During the trying times, Celie's character develops from a homely teenager with a bruised heart to a self-confident woman in her late 50s. The powerful presence of Oprah Winfrey's name is great for the stage version of 'The Color Purple'. Celebrity producers are rare on or off-Broadway and...

Everybody knows that collage life requires finance. Any student who wants to pay his way through college seeks a source of finance to pay for education, studying material and everyday expenses. The problem begins when the student's family can't support monetarily during emergencies or daily expenses due to being far away. Student Credit Cards become a must and so, when shopping for a credit card one can't be careful enough. There are many things one needs to know before applying for a student credit card; following are some tips that will help you get started with the application process and will also teach you some basics on credit card proper use: Fees and Rates Student Credit Cards have somewhat...

There are beginner piano books begin by introducing five notes i.e. CDEFG in right hand (RH) and CBAGF in left (LH) by using the same fingers position such as on RH note C played by thumb, D played by index finger, etc. On LH note C played by thumb, B played by index finger, so on. I called as "five fingers same position". The benefit is before added the new note, beginners have practiced some similar exercises so they, especially kids will not confused by rhythm, names and positions of notes. Because of many exercises that using the same fingers position, mostly kids tend to read the fingers numbers as notes positions. For instance, they mean no. 1 on RH is C - always played by thumb, no. 2 is D...

People have been familiar with the concept of audio books for ages, long before they started printing paper books. Oral storytelling, ballads and poetry were the only means to pass knowledge from generation to generation. In 1877 Tomas Edison announced his invention of a rotating-cylinder phonograph. This new technology created the foundation for recording vocal interpretations of literature. In October 1899 Marconi made his first trip to the U.S. to broadcast results of the America's Cup race. In Jan. 12-13, 1910. De Forest arranges the world's first radio broadcast to public, directly from Metropolitan Opera to several listeners in New York. By 1915 daily weather reports for farmers were...

You may well think that the choice of approaching an agent or publisher is academic before you have even finished your book but nothing is further from the truth. This short article discusses the pros and cons of agents and publishers - and which one you should go for. A decision that many writers put off for as long as possible seems to be the one where they decide if they want to get an agent or go directly to a publisher. One school of thought says that having an agent is definitely preferable, the other says - why pay an agent commission when you can do it yourself. Let's look a bit closer at these two points of view - Agents: The advantages to having an agent are best described as ones that...

Are you a college going student? If yes, before venturing into the new world of colleges and universities, you must definitely insure yourself with college student health insurance policy. College life is altogether different from your life during school. It is more adventurous, hectic and impulsive. There are more risks involved in matters of health. This is because of the type of lifestyle that a student is exposed during their college life. So to cover those risks it is utmost necessary for a parent or even a student to buy a college student health insurance policy from the providers available in the market. Generally colleges have their own health care centers and facilities. These services are...

What's up with these Harry Potter films anyway? It is absolutely amazing the effect that these movies have on some of their fans. Have you seen the first four? Well, if the answer is no, then you're certainly in the minority. The amazing thing is that both kids and adults alike seemed to equally love the adventures of the young wizard. As a matter of fact, the Harry Potter films alone have made J.K. Rowling a very, very wealthy woman. There's just something about wizards and supernatural evils that gets our juices flowing. I suppose it's the mystery and magic of it all. I know two things for sure, this movie series will be around for a long time, and lots of money will be generated from them. Harry...

Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the musical, 'The Color Purple' is Winfrey's first Broadway venture where she has contributed more than 1 million of the musical's 10 million production cost. 'The Color Purple musical' is told through the eyes of Celie, a timid young Southern woman who is raped by her father, gives birth to two children and suffers years of cruelty married to an abusive man. During the trying times, Celie's character develops from a homely teenager with a bruised heart to a self-confident woman in her late 50s. The powerful presence of Oprah Winfrey's name is great for the stage version of 'The Color Purple'. Celebrity producers are rare on or off-Broadway and...

Author R.E. "Gus" Payne dives into the depths of truth about the JFK assassination conspiracy in his book "Falsely Accused." From the author of "The Death of Brandon Lee: The Untold Story" and "Caught in the Crossfire" comes a book that answers many pertinent questions about JFK's murder that have plagued Americans for years. Why did the New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and the U.S. Justice Department refuse to investigate the known Mafia leader Carlos Marcello in connection with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? Why did Garrison, along with other U.S. Justice Department officials, deny the existence of the Mafia's part in the assassination when it was clearly a matter to be...

Today's wordo came in via the old (e)mail bag and concerns a typical Type C Wordo. (If this is your first Wordo Alert, there's a definition of a wordo at the end of this article.) If you think presume and assume or ensure and insure mean the same thing, you can get tripped up by a Type C. Dear Prof. Wordo, I'm a writer for our local newspaper, and every time I use the word "presently" to mean "right now," the editor deletes it and writes in "currently." I think they mean pretty much the same thing, and it's just a matter of style and creative choice. Please tell me I'm right. Thanks, Cliff. Dear Cliff, You're absolutely right - when you say you write for a local paper. After that, I have to say you...

One of the most demanding investments we make in our college years is in college books. When I was in school, both in undergraduate and graduate school, though I was an English Lit major, my books were from 100 to 500 dollars a semester. I went about the first week of the semester feeling so sorry for myself . . . until I saw some of the other major's college books and prices: psychology, 100; engineering, 200; math, 200. But keep in mind there are alternatives today, thanks to in large part the Internet. First, you have to get over the elitist attitude that you need all brand new books. If the book is available on the shelf in the college bookstore used, go for it. Or check the used bookstores in...

There are many resources that can help coin collectors, old or new, in determining the value and worth of the coins they have. There are books out, "The Red Book" (A Guide Book of US Coins), "The Blue Book" (A Handbook of US Coins), as well as coin newsletters and catalogues available at any public or private library, coin dealers/shops anywhere in the US. There are also online guides for the prices of US coins available on the web, specifically the NumisMedia site. For a synopsis of the price of each coin, the following are the basic values of each cent, penny, or dime in the market. The United States wheat-cent, the circulated ones The price of these coins made prior to 1958, or those that are...

You know the secret to a long-term, and profitable, client relationship is delivering effective communication tools. But you may not realize that the impact of your writing has more to do with your skill as a writer than with your knowledge of the subject. And unless you help your clients understand the value of your skills, you limit your opportunities to sell those skills again and again. Every business has its own specialists, people who know more about their products and services than you'll ever know. So why can't they produce great marketing copy, clear user guides, or truly effective training for their employees and sales reps? Because they don't have the skills that you do, the talent for...

Perform Your Own Automobile Maintenance by: David Maillie Today's cars can typically be expected to pass the 200,000 mile mark with consistent automobile maintenance. With the price of automobiles, you will want to protect that investment by performing regular maintenance. If you can do much of the work yourself, you will save a lot of money in labor. Invest in a good set of tools and choose quality parts when performing your own automobile maintenance. If you have some skill, but want to learn more look for courses in general repairs and maintenance. These can often be found at your local community center, Community College or an automotive technical school in your area. Consider investing in a...

Feedback should be given as per merit and must be constructive. Imagine a child who keeps on making mistakes in his studies. If we were to give only negative feedback, the child is supposed to be rebuked everytime he does something. No one will argue about the damage this does to a child's psychology. Instead if small mistakes are considered as a part of the child's development process and proper encouragement is given, we will have a constantly learning student with enthusisasm and confidence. Feedback must be given as deserved. Consider an new artist who has just exhibited his first paintings. If critics -instead of appreciating the positive aspects of his work and giving him the impetus he needs...

Your Book is Your Baby. Treat it Like One! by EJ Thornton Most authors refer to their book as their "baby" without really knowing how accurate that comparison is. I found out as I wrote Angel On Board that writing a book is like a pregnancy, long, drawn out and private - only you can do it. It has to grow from the seed of an idea to the actual entity we hold in our hand the first time we see it in print. That first meeting is an incredibly memorable experience! Some people cry, some jump up and down - most just stand in awe that the book is finally real and they can hold it in their hands. Most, women at least, clutch it to their chest and are so proud, they can't hold back the tears. It's a Book...

Matthew "Crash" Buckner. Fastest pen on the net. Yeah, right. At the moment, he had one eye glued to the pillow case and the other squinting away from the glare of the sun coming through the window. A hazy image of 11 AM on the clock surfaced to his brain. Trying to think why he should get up. Oh, yeah, today was the Speed Writers Grand Competition.. Matt plowed his way through the mess on the floor, moodily kicking an empty beer can into the kitchen. Why couldn't a writer of sixty-five retire in peace? Didn't he write enough stories for a lifetime? Social Security would pay for the basics, but he wanted to spend them on the coast of California, not in a hick town in Pennsylvania where he...

College life could be one of the most challenging parts of everyones life where brand new interaction with totally different individuals may seem intimidating at first but will prove a significant step towards making your social and whole outlook in life as flexible and as exciting as possible. This is also the stage of our lives where the start of taking special note of serious matters over gradual transition of our personality development is taking into account. College, in truth, is actually not a lot different from our lives in general but this could be the turning point of our assessment to our wants, goals, or desires in life. The excitement of dorm life, those new items you are going to bring...

Imagine the next time you join a discussion about RSS. When you start sharing the fascinating RSS facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed. The best course of action to take sometimes isn't clear until you've listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant. What does RSS mean? RSS may mean three different things. The original RSS (RDF Site Summary RSS 0.9) was developed by Dan Libby for Netscape. After a couple of months, they produced a simpler and easier-to-use version called Rich Site Summary or RSS 0.91. But they later lost interest, leaving it without an owner. As more and more users were using RSS...

As someone that speaks regularly to groups of children-both large and small-I can tell you that I am constantly amazed at what goes through their little minds. Without the restraint of what would be "appropriate," they tend to just let their thoughts flow. If you ever find yourself standing in front of a group of young people, get ready for three categories of questions. Category 1: Personal Questions Kids want to know everything, and they have no problem asking you directly. I have been asked my age, my height, my yearly income, and marital status. The income question usually takes the form of "Are you rich?" or even "Are you a millionaire?" Evidently the Harry Potter craze led them to believe that...

With the increased cost of printing and publishing, buying new books is becoming a very costly affair. However, students and researchers need not worry as they can always buy used books from any local bookstore or even online. Books used by students, scholars or professors do not always end up at the state library and instead end up at the local and online resellers. These stores work as a bridge between those who want to dispose off their old books and those who are looking to buy. Books often tend to be out of publication or are very difficult to buy owing to their scarcity. The best solution to the situation is to buy used books. It is surprising to see the used books collection that many of...

As an online language teacher, I often get asked "How should I go about studying?". People are often confused because of all the different learning methods out there. While obviously, immersing yourself in a Spanish speaking country will help you more than anything else, this article is aimed at the majority of language learners. Those of you who want to learn a language as more of a hobby, rather than lifestyle. When people ask me how to study Spanish, I mention two main points. First, you must adopt a multi-prong attack. There are lots of different ways to study and each have pros and cons. Secondly you must be consistent. Find something that works and keep working at it. Changing how you go about...

eBay is the world's largest online auction site, with over a billion new listings in 2006. Finding exactly what you want can sometimes be a nightmare. There are many ways you can compose your search keywords, and filter the results to give you the best results, so you can get the best bargains. Your goal should be to get the highest number of relevant results in your searches, so that you can either bid on, or purchase the item you're looking for at the cheapest price. Unfortunately it is not always easy to zero in on exactly the item you are looking for. Many auction titles that are not exactly what you are looking for may contain the keywords that you have chosen to search on. Also, many...

When my first book (The Cliffhanger) was published nearly seven years ago, I had high hopes of its success. I mean I am, after all, a PR person - so how hard could it be to market fiction? Granted, up till that point I hadn't taken on a lot of fiction - well, to be honest I hadn't taken any fiction. Fiction is tough and everyone knows it. But now I was going to get my chance, and what better way to start than on my own book? When The Cliffhanger hit the #1 spot on Amazon it was no accident, it was a creative push that got it to #1 and ironically, the pitch that prompted this Amazon soar had nothing to do with the book. Curious? Then read on. When I was first pushing The Cliffhanger I did all the...

Karen is freshman in college. She is very trusting and likes to meet new people. She has heard all the stories about college life and now she is finally here. She is a well disciplined student, and does not intend to let to the social life interfere with her studies. All of the students know each other personally and she is no different. They do not fully understand the need for all the extra security precautions. Nevertheless; they act like they are following the rules to keep campus security off their backs. They pretend to double check hall doors and lock their rooms when campus security is making their rounds. In reality, they just wanted to have fun and could care less about security. One night...

Dear Mr. Ilesanmi: Dismayed. Disappointed. That was exactly how I felt after reading your review of Mr. Mike Uzor's book, How to Buy and Sell Shares in Nigeria, published in Financial Standard of December 20, 2004. I should have said that I was dismayed, but not disappointed. Because that was my first time of reading your "review." For I do not know if you used to write masterpieces. Perhaps, you wrote the said "review" on your "bad" day. In one of my published books, How to Write a Best-seller, I wrote that the author that would write an error free manuscript has not been born. That includes myself. Great writers like Miguel Cervantes who wrote Don Quixote and James Joyce the author of Ulysses made...

Audio Book Rental Clubs - Getting Your Membership Started Do you love books but somehow never have the time to sit down and read them? The introduction of audio book rental clubs means that there are no more excuses - you can listen to your favorite novel and still perform the other million necessities that are required in your busy life. There are many audio book rental clubs to choose from so it is advised that before you jump in and sign up you should do your own mini audio book club review. Most clubs will provide you with a free section whereby you can listen to a novel and sample the style of audio that is on offer. After you have sampled the audios from a few different clubs your next logical...

Are you a college going student? If yes, before venturing into the new world of colleges and universities, you must definitely insure yourself with college student health insurance policy. College life is altogether different from your life during school. It is more adventurous, hectic and impulsive. There are more risks involved in matters of health. This is because of the type of lifestyle that a student is exposed during their college life. So to cover those risks it is utmost necessary for a parent or even a student to buy a college student health insurance policy from the providers available in the market. Generally colleges have their own health care centers and facilities. These services are...

In the movie City Slickers, Curly (played by Jack Palance) tells Mitch Robbins (played by Billy Crystal) that he has to find the "One" thing. The dialogue goes as follows: Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean [nothin']. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: [smiles] That's what *you* have to find out. The "One" thing for a book to sell well is that it must generate Word of Mouth. The goal of every tactic you employ to sell books is to create Word of Mouth. Why does every author want to get on Oprah? Because she's the biggest Word of Mouth in the market. Look at the brief list below of tactics you can use to promote your book: - Podcasting - Book...

Everyone says, "Some day I'm going to write a book," but few actually do. So congratulations on a noteworthy achievement! Now that you're holding your book in your hands, after years of research, writing, editing and rewriting, the last words you'll want to hear are, "That was the easy part." Well, unfortunately, that was the easy part. Unless you don't mind your only fans being family and close friends, or unless you're already a celebrity with a big publishing house behind you, your new challenge will be letting the world know about your book so someone will actually read (a.k.a. buy) what you've so laboriously created. And the hard reality is that, in the madness of today's publishing environment...

Sun Tzu once said, "Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat." Most authors and entrepreneurs are familiar with tactics. - Start a Blog site - Create a Book Trailer - Run a Virtual Book Tour And so on . . . Tactics are action items we write down on lined yellow legal paper and check off as we complete. Strategy, on the other hand, is less straight forward. The dictionary defines strategy as: "a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result: a strategy for getting ahead in the world." Another way of understanding strategy is that strategy bridges the gap between your goals and your...

Jacqueline Wilson, born Jacqueline Aitken is a British author of children's books. Her books have topped the bestsellers list in Britain and have won several prestigious awards. Many of her books have also been adapted for television and stage. Born in Bath, Somerset in 1945, she initially started working in a Dundee-based publishing company, DC Thomson on a girl's magazine Jackie. According to a legend, the magazine was named after the author but this was denied outrightly by the once involved with the magazine. About the style of her writing one can say that her books are typically realistic and take the British children and their problems as the focal point. From the death of a pet to divorce...

Ladies, when you want the best of the handbag world, there's nothing more perfect than a Chanel handbag. If you are truly looking to buy Chanel handbag, you won't believe how much selection there is online - you'll be drooling over the wide variety of styles and colors of Chanel handbags. Class, style and comfort are three words that describe the Chanel line of fashion accessories. Coco Chanel was a pioneer in women's clothing and accessories. When you sport a chic Chanel handbag on your arm, you're carrying on a long tradition of women who love classic style that's glamorous and comfortable. One of the unique things about the Chanel bag is its quilted leather design. While you'll find that Chanel...

Your organization has hired you for the results you can achieve with your talents and abilities. The organization believes that by using those talents and abilities, you will "add value." You solve problems, you help the organization meet the needs of its clients, you contribute ideas that are valuable, etc. Those types of things add value. In order for the organization to give you value-your salary and your position-it needs you to add value. It's that simple. How can I add value to my organization today? The value you create is what you are paid for. The more value you create that is recognized by the company, the more you can earn in salary and position. The key thing to remember is your...

Let's start with a quick reminder: Networking is NOT forcing yourself or your products on someone. Networking IS getting to know people, their lives, and their needs. Networking is NOT selling your products and services at every moment. Networking IS being progress for the people you connect with. Networking is nothing new. Most of our relationships began through networking and referrals. Heck, Paul McCartney met John Lennon through networking. One of the steps in effective networking is to Open Face-to-Face Relationships. This involves creating and sticking to a networking strategy. Here are seven tips to consider: 1. Proactively seek the right new contacts. Develop your plan of action and get...

Why, you may ask, must I promote my book? I will tell you the reason with a pitiful picture I saw in an aquarium exhibit. An imprisoned young rainbow trout was looking out embarrassingly through the open mouth of an Alaskan northern pike! Pity the small fish in the belly of the big fish! And that is the situation in life. The human tritons are swallowing up the human minnows! It is no wonder then that any where you look, 20% of the people are getting 80% of the best things in life. Or put another way, 80% of all good things belong to 20% of the people. Or, one person succeeds out of five! So, 80% of all best - sellers today are written by 20% of the writers. And, out of about five writers, only one...

The challenges of a large scrapbook can be daunting if you are new to the craft. There sits that large album, filled with blank pages. You will need a theme for the album and a theme for each page. You will need to add background paper, photos, frames, journaling, and embellishments. You don't know where to begin! Even if you aren't new to scrapbooking, there are times when a mini scrapbook is just more appropriate than a large one. Start Small and KISS A mini scrapbook allows you to start small and "keep-it-simple-sweetie" (KISS). You needn't spend as much time on a mini scrapbook, since a small page will hold much less. The KISS point is that, being small, a mini scrapbook will look cluttered if...