Archive for November, 2008

Does the Long Tail Work for ESL?

It was in 2004 that Chris Anderson coined the phrase The Long Tail, which contrary to some people’s expectations has nothing to do with the dog’s anatomy. Actually, it is an entirely new economic model for the media and entertainment industries. In a nutshell, the Long Tail theory claims that infinite online ’shelf space’ and […]

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The Fountains of Kansas City

Kansas City is thought to have more fountains than any city in the world except Rome, arguably the birthplace of the city fountain. At the last count, it was thought that there were over two hundred public fountains in Kansas City, with many more private fountains. So what’s behind Kansas City’s love affair with water […]

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Warning Signs: Expect The Best; Prepare For The Worst - A Woman’s Guide To Divorce

When it comes to marriage, a woman never dreams of the worst case scenarios. The dream-like qualities of a “Happily Ever After” life keep all the negative outcomes pushed well back in her mind. However, divorce is becoming much more common as the years pass. It isn’t unusual for a woman to find herself 5 […]

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Job Interview Answers –How To Uncover The Interviewer’s Hidden Needs

Make no mistake about it… Employers look for employees because they have a NEED. Don’t mistake that the interview is about you — it is really about their NEED. You need to sell yourself as the right person to satisfy that need by carefully formulating your interview answers. Sure, you may have great experience, but […]

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Vacation Rentals - Undiscovered Travel Retreats

Vacation time may be several months away, and you may be starting to think about where and what might be the perfect vacation this year - the beach, golf resort, SCUBA diving, skiing, maybe just sight seeing? And you think about places you have been - and the problems you have had. You cannot forget […]

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American Travel Ideas: Amtrak Will Take You Most Anywhere

When I was a child in the 1970’s, my grandmother heard that Amtrak was coming to an end in our part of the country. So, she arranged with my parents to take us kids on a train ride one last time, before the end of an era. Fortunately, we were able to ride the train […]

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Use A Mentor For Your Career Success

Mentoring is a relationship that is established with someone who is an expert in their field. The mentor is usually older and more experienced than the mentee. The mentor shares their experiences, and the lessons they have learned. But the relationship benefits both the mentor and the mentee. The mentor benefits from the opportunity to […]

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