by Philip Yaffe At first glance mathematics and persuasive communication – writing, and particularly public speaking - would seem to have little in common. After all, mathematics is an objective ...

by Philip Yaffe You may not have thought about it, but newspapers provide the best examples of clear, concise, dense (factual) writing you can find anywhere. Otherwise people wouldn’t read them. ...

by Philip Yaffe Native English-speakers are increasingly exhorted to learn foreign languages to play a more effective role in globalisation. However, we tend not to learn foreign languages for thre...

Without a doubt, everybody knows the benefits that regular exercise brings to any weight management program. Not only are there benefits to be had when looking to change the overall body composition ...

by Philip Yaffe Recommending that you stop writing press releases and start writing news releases is not a play on words. It is sound advice. In common parlance, “press release” and “news r...

In the late nineteenth century the territory of Ukraine was divided between neighboring states. Most of them belonged to the Russian Empire and its western member of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The ...

by Philip Yaffe What you are about to read will probably sound familiar. Indeed, it has been said many times before. However, I believe this formulation is original and may help you better appl...

by Philip Yaffe “I know that half the money I spend on advertising is wasted. The problem is, I don’t know which half.” This succinct resume of the advertiser’s dilemma is often attributed t...

by Philip Yaffe Anyone who has travelled outside his own country is aware of the thrill—and frustration—of dealing with foreign languages. The thrill comes from the fact that the languages ar...

With so much of today’s business being transacted online, computer security is a major issue affecting businesses and consumers. For online businesses, there can be problems in the form of stolen cred...

If you have been looking for property in the last few days, then there are chances that you have come across the most confusing terminologies in the Real Estate directory. A Real Estate broker and a R...

Arcade games are an age-old popular traditional game existed since the heyday of the pinball machine, and even earlier in many cases. Traditional Arcade games are typically coin-operated games found i...

Every year on the 14th of February people have the occasion to celebrate love, a thing that never takes into consideration their ages. You have to keep in mind that a gift for Valentine’s Day doesn’t ...

The online dating is the type of dating suitable for the Internet generation. Get a few online dating tips in the followings. Online dating has become a good means of entertaining for people of al...

I hope that the following article will help you to better understand this topic. As we know most people are disruptive with the skyrocketing petrol prices. Many people want to get the best fuel c...

A Consultant could be an Expert about Absolutely Anything calling you a “consultant” demands further clarification. A consultant who… What specific problems do you handle? And who needs what you kn...

by Philip Yaffe I am an American living in Belgium since 1974. Ever since arriving here, I have been hearing the mantra “To be a good European, you should learn several languages”. Almost from th...

by Philip Yaffe I recently did an Internet search for “clear writing” and frequently came up with the same list of “10 principles of clear writing”. Each one is a piece of very good advice; howev...

by Philip Yaffe For most educated persons, Murphy’s Law is the fundamental law of the universe, even more important than birth, death and gravity. In its purest form, Murphy’s Law says: “Anyt...

by Philip Yaffe For most educated persons, Murphy’s Law is the fundamental law of the universe, even more important than birth, death and gravity. In its purest form, Murphy’s Law says: “Anyt...

by Philip Yaffe If you can tell a joke well, you already possess many of the skills you need to write a persuasive marketing plan, sales letter, financial report, new product proposal, etc. Equal...

Sailors had it for years. Great explorers had it as well. If you go on an expedition to an ancient Aztec mound, more than likely the archaeologist will have one too - so, why shouldn't you own one? ...

When developing the competition section of your business plan, companies must define competition correctly, select the appropriate competitors to analyze, and explain its competitive advantages. T...

When anyone mentions Walkie Talkies it usually congers up the image of playing with your friends as a young child or the legendary bad guy in a film trying to track down the hero in some destitute s...

We usually blame our partner for our failed relationships, which may not be always true. Analyzing "self" in a troubled relationship is a great thing to be done that would be a step towards actually r...

"If you are looking for a lucrative Bahamian investment opportunity, insurance is one of the fastest growing Bahamas financial servicesavailable. As one of the world’s leading offshore financial ce...

Vitamin A can be basically found as retinol and beta carotene. Vitamin A works on many fronts, fighting infection, helping bone remodeling and a good vision. So, a sufficient intake of vitamin A is co...

It is amazing to see the vast changes that underwent with the advent of Internet in the world of entertainment especially in the gaming world as well as in the way that people think. Earlier people pl...

This article is a complete guide to Greece, Greece Tour guide, travel and a Greece Hotels guide. It proposes travel information too many areas/islands and also hotels and other sort of accommodation...

by Philip Yaffe How often have you attended a presentation where great attention apparently went into designing the slides - and apparently none into how they were used? Or the speaker played wit...

The mango is a tropical fruit with a superb taste and many properties that can help you. Read about the mango health benefits in the next. The mangos grow mainly in Asia, India, South America, Arab...

You can now get quick online cash when you apply online for a cash advance payday loan. What we mean here is that the cash is deposited into your checking account through an electronic check. QuickOnl...

The Flock is a movie by director Wai-keung Lau, released in 2007 and staring Richard Gere and Claire Danes. Find out more about this thriller. The Flock movie is a thriller that deals with a lot of...

Here are some banana facts, so that you know what you are eating next time you peel a banana and how healthy that snack is. A banana is a tasty fruit that is highly nutrient and are often consumed ...

Paris Hilton has always some surprises in stock for us. This time, she has done a good job in doing so, by being seen with the Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, who is also the twin brother of Ni...

Online dating is a rapid growing networking tool affording free passage to a myriad of relationship possibilities. It is really challenging to meet someone new especially if you have recently moved, g...

Britney could use some good publicity, now that all the news and gossip about her are pretty bad. So, she hopes to bring some new light into her career and the way media perceives her with the Britney...

by Philip Yaffe Have you ever heard the adage that communication is only 7% verbal and 93% non-verbal, i.e. body language and vocal variety? You probably have, and if you have any sense at all, y...

As if the Britney Spears gossip did not get to a record height. Now, some hospital employees are threatened to be fired because they have peeked into Britney Spear’s confidential records, and who know...

I’m talking, of course, about extra-virgin olive oil! Not many people would disagree with the assertion that olive oil is the very basis and hallmark of southern French cuisine. It’s used everywhe...

Finally, winter is gone, long live the spring! The spring is announced by the spring equinox. This year the spring equinox date is on the 20th March. Spring means joy for all those that are tired o...

Many businesses are not only depending on their physical offices in marketing whatever product they have available for the general public. With the introduction of the internet, there are many changes...

In today’s market, hospitals, clinics, group medical practices and individual healthcare professionals with effective websites have a competitive edge. Traditionally most of the growth in Medical p...

Find out what the lotus flower meaning is in each culture and geographic zone, plus what the lotus flower is good for. The lotus flower is a great symbol for Yoga practitioners, but has made its a...

Living in the United States today is not without its challenges, financially speaking. In an article dated March 9, 2008 Reuters reported that the average price for gas is $3.20 per gallon and it is i...

by Philip Yaffe When I am introduced at social gatherings, the host or hostess usually says: "Hi, I want you to meet Philip Yaffe. He is a professional writer." I almost always get the same respo...

It may not be the ultra-nationalist hooliganism of the English football pitch, but racial and national tensions seem to be flaring in the country's multi-currency bingo halls. With the UK playing ...

While it's great that you may be taking control of your finances, the stock market is inherently risky and you can end up with some disappointing results. Industry types advise that if you can't stoma...

Do you have trouble in interpreting the behavior of your child’s or someone you care about? Are you afraid your child might be exposing autism symptoms? See how to recognize signs of autism. Autism...

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When we work on a computer, every bit of information that we use and save is called data. In other words, the programmes we run are all data, if we write a mail and save it, that is data, if we keep m...

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are often misled or misguided on the topic of how to properly conduct market research that uncovers a profitable niche. The path most unsuspecting e...

We hear more about payday lending services these days because the need for short term loans is unprecedented. People often find it difficult to make their money cover every expense that arises between...

How to find criminal records when you are wondering about someone’s identity or are just curious? Get your info right now. The criminal records are documents which are available to all citizens who...

Vacations can be quite expensive. At times you don’t realize how expenses spiral out of control. Are you wondering how to have a great time in San Diego even within a limited budget? Well all you ...

Today's busy couples let 'experts' do their child-rearing "Every time you pick your baby up ... every time you change her, bathe her, feed her, smile at her, she's getting the feeling that she belo...

by Philip Yaffe Part 1 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particu...

Business ethics are a matter of much debate. Every MBA entrant is taught the meaning of them, and yet many will never follow these guidelines in their real life careers. It has become a vast and compl...

While there are many qualities that differentiate a leader from the rest of the pack, there are some important ones that are common to most business leaders that help them to manage work and people. T...

by Philip Yaffe Part 2 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particu...

by Philip Yaffe Part 3 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particu...

In just a decade Globalization has taken a complete new turn. This is evident with the way the market trends are changing. There is a large increase on the supply of products and components from the R...

A perfect night on a dock can really be one of best nights you can imagine. Can’t you imagine yourself sitting there, listening to the waves and enjoying the night air? Talk about peaceful! You may ne...

South India is a place of Versatility. If you wanted to visit a place where expecting the people to be welcoming you with the brightest innocent smiles , straight away head ahead to South India. In ...

In a relationship, after a while you start to observe that you no longer love your partner the way you used to, and curiously, you see only his/her defects that start to get on your nerves. In order t...

Most people tend to judge the quality of a book or CD by its cover. No matter, how many money and time may have gone into producing the content, if the cover is amateurish you have already lost half t...

Public record is everywhere. Since almost everything is put into record, you can have ways to track down someone’s history. True indeed that privacy is respected, that’s why there are some bits of...

The net is simply loaded with all sorts of news, views and blogs. One can easily get lost in the sea of information without realizing which is true and which is not. Ever wondered why every one is so ...

by Philip Yaffe Part 6 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am parti...

Many Europeans can speak a little of the languages of neighbouring countries. The English aren’t known for their linguistic prowess. And in the continent of America, North Americans tend to be uni-l...

by Philip Yaffe Ever since it became popular, I have been hearing that writing for the Web is different from writing for print. I have always been skeptical of this assertion and now after year...

by Philip Yaffe Part 5 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particu...

Selling is an integral part of the real estate process! Whether it’s your own home or an investment property, the selling process should be taken serious. Many people take the selling process casually...

South India is a place of Versatility. If you wanted to visit a place where expecting the people to be welcoming you with the brightest innocent smiles, straight away head ahead to South India.In sou...

Copywriting is a function of marketing. It is using words for promotion. Whether to promote a person, an opinion, a product, or an idea, a copywriting service provider should be able to get the poin...

Flamenco is a popular style of Spanish Guitar Music. Flamenco has its own three forms which are Cante, Baile, and Guitarra. Cante is the song, Baile is the dance, and Guitarra is the guitar part of fl...

It's been a long time since I read a post about how to find a good SEO expert; if you want to rule your niche industry. Honestly speaking, I am working on this topic from couple of months and listing ...

San Diego is studded with plenty of beautiful tourist attractions such as the wonderful Zoo, the Sea World, the shopping centers, the sunny beaches and so on. Tucked away from the modern, urbane San D...

How serious are your debt problems? The spectrum of possibilities ranges from negligible to severe. The fact that you bought this book indicates that debt is something you are concerned about. As you ...

by Philip Yaffe "If you don't know what you are looking for, you are unlikely to find it, even if it's right in front of your nose." -- Anon We all write in hopes that our readers will unde...

by Philip Yaffe William Shakespeare was unquestionably one of the world's greatest poets and poetic playwrights. Arguably, his mastery of English far surpassed that of anyone else who ever put pe...

by Philip Yaffe Part 7 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particu...

Transport options in Miami vary according to the choice of the customer and most of the tourists rent a car. You can get public transportation and taxis to travel around smaller areas at a reasonable ...

There are several advantages of attending government surplus online auctions. These are the best shopping auctions where you can purchase goods at attractive prices. If you compare the prices of the g...

by Philip Yaffe We live in a cynical age where the values of truth, honesty and integrity seem to be in short supply. We are therefore always looking for examples of such values in action, espe...

by Philip Yaffe "Don't write short texts. Write concise ones." If you are puzzled by this admonition, it is probably because you have been led to believe that "short" and "concise" are sy...

by Philip Yaffe Part 7 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am parti...

by Philip Yaffe As any teacher knows, saying something once is tantamount to not saying it at all. People may recognize an idea the first time it is presented, but they almost never assimilate ...

by Philip Yaffe "I was 24 years old when I first began thinking and speaking in a foreign language. It was like being released from prison. I saw my cell door swinging open and my mind flying f...

by Philip Yaffe I was recently invited to a presentation by an accomplished speaker. Needless to say, his speech was well structured, his manner relaxed and confident, his eye contact and body ...

There are lots of ways that you can do if you are finding a person or people such as past friends and relatives. Before, if you want to find someone, you need to hire a private investigator in order f...

Joint Damage Information on arthritis and joint protection. Prevent further joint damage and pain by using proper arthritis joint protection techniques. Pratice good body mechanics and consider reg...

by Philip Yaffe Growing up in the United States in the 1950s, I was used to such things as inches, feet, yards; ounces (liquid and solid), pints, pounds, etc. Then I entered my first physics cl...

by Philip Yaffe It is a widely accepted adage that, "The older you get, the faster time seems to go." But why should aging have this effect? After all, there is the parallel adage that, "Time f...

by Philip Yaffe Part 9 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am parti...

In the summer of 1954, four hundred wealthy businessmen were invited to hear about a joint venture proposal. Hands were shaken, coffee was served and for the next few hours, behind closed doors, P & L...

The good old days are gone with our fathers and forefathers and unfortunately, we are left with a society filled with offenders of all sorts, who perform crimes for no reason. This makes people all t...

There are million of Americans who have thought about it. Many of those individuals are interested in writing an Ebook due to their love for writing, but others are interested in making an income. Unl...

Everyone is trying to save money, even the media. It is moderately easy to encourage them to invest in your business, and help you promote, in exchange for making their lives easier. Internet business...

Instant Messaging (IM) has been for the most recent decade making inroads not only with teenagers talking with their friends and family, but businesses looking for a convenient, effective and affordab...

The Federal Tax Lien is a public document that confirms the claim of United States in the title, right and interest of the taxpayer’s assets. Where this document is kept depends on the law locally, ei...

The role of HRM has been changed from last 10 years. So much development has taken place in the field of management with regards to HRM. The debates have been going on in order to properly understand ...