Maori Ta Moko

March 9th, 2010
As I lept from video to video about sock poi or poi in general, I happened across a video about Maori doing a poi performance. The link is in yesterday’s post. I remember the first time I heard about the Maori, it was in reference to body tattoos and how they will tattoo their face as part of their cultural traditions. It seemed a bit over the top on one hand, but cultural traditions are what they are, so I completely ...Maori Ta Moko

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Sock Poi Rocks

March 8th, 2010
We happened across a new and, in my opinion, very intriguing activity the other day – poi spinning.  Poi has its roots with the Maori of New Zealand and if you’ve been to Hawaii, you’ve probably seen it there, too, at a luau or other traditional festival. Poi spinning is better seen than described.  This is Maori poi.  Looks easy enough, right?  This is a more modified version of poi spinning.  This lady is ...Sock Poi Rocks

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Invasion of the Body Scanners

March 3rd, 2010
Airport security is changing.  And you probably won’t like it, especially if you’re on the more modest side of things when it comes to baring body parts. Are you wondering what body parts and airport security have in common?  Well, right after the so-called underwear bomber of Christmas 2009 failed to take down a plane, the scramble was on to install full-body scanners in many airports around the country.  They ...Invasion of the Body Scanners

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Keep Family in Communication During a Disaster

March 2nd, 2010
Earthquakes in Haiti, earthquakes in Chile, tsunamis in Hawaii (almost!) They’re more and more frequent, these ravages of nature. Once an earthquake or other disaster hits a town or country, one of the local news stories we always see is how people here are trying to reach people there that they know – family, friends, missionaries, co-workers, etc. Remember when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans? There ...Keep Family in Communication During a Disaster

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iTunes Major Milestone

February 25th, 2010
iTunes met a major milestone recently when the 10 billionth song was downloaded.  That’s 10,000,000,000th song. Actually, this was the 10 billionth song sold, and apparently does not include all their free downloads.  So, at a price of 99 cents per song, that’s also about 10 billion dollars iTunes has raked in over the years. Did they share the wealth with the lucky purchaser?  They sure did!  Louie Sulcer is ...iTunes Major Milestone

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All About the Merchant Cash Advance

September 15th, 2009
A lot of folks who own small businesses are already aware and have taken advantage of the many benefits of a merchant cash advance. In a nutshell, it’s a type of business loan that’s much quicker and easier to acquire because of the fact that it does not look at the company’s credit line. In this type of loan, collaterals are not a requirement. Here’s a look at this unique yet very useful ...All About the Merchant Cash Advance

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Internet Marketing For Beginners Guide to Avoiding The Newbie Killer

August 24th, 2009
Congratulations for taking the first step in jump starting your internet marketing success by reading this Internet Marketing for Beginners Guild to Avoiding the Number One Newbie Killler; the  "TECHNOLOGY TRAP". The technology trap is getting stuck in the technical component of an online homebased business. Specifically, the four elements of any Internet marketing business are the Technical Infrastructure, ...Internet Marketing For Beginners Guide to Avoiding The Newbie Killer

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How to Make More Money When You Sell Your Home

August 14th, 2009
So you have decided to sell your home.  If you have never sold a home before you are soon going to learn that it isn’t as simple as you might think. You have a lot of decisions to make and a lot of work to do in order to prepare your home for sale.  In order to get the edge over other properties for sale, sellers need to pull out all the stops.  Many people make the mistake of spending large amounts ...How to Make More Money When You Sell Your Home

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Life Assurance Quote Gets You Financially Covered In the Event of Death or Illness

August 2nd, 2009
Granting for a moment that all things in life are predictable, death certainly cannot be among these. Should the worse happen, can you picture your spouse and dependents financially stable and protected when you’re gone? If you answer is no, then a life assurance quote is a necessity. Life Assurance is often known to many people as Term Assurance or Life Insurance. The different types of life assurance can ...Life Assurance Quote Gets You Financially Covered In the Event of Death or Illness

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No Deposit Car Finance Features You Just Can’t Pass Up

August 2nd, 2009
You, like thousands of UK borrowers, may have a spotty credit history. In spite of this, you can still be approved for a loan that provides 100% financing so you can buy the vehicle you need. While you may have a less than encouraging credit, you still have the right to own a vehicle to help you get around. The bad news is you may not have the required amount of cash necessary to secure you’re your loan. The ...No Deposit Car Finance Features You Just Can't Pass Up

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A Home Office of Great Significance

June 3rd, 2009
  To the general public, the home office of the Metro­politan life insurance Company at 1 Madison Avenue represented a striking architectural landmark of New York and the headquarters of a leading public service institu­tion. But to those within the organization the home office had significance greater than this. It was the very nerve center of the company, where more than 15,000 men and women came to work ...A Home Office of Great Significance

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10 Solid Tips for Choosing the Best UK Mortgage Payments Insurance

May 12th, 2009
People fear the unknown. This is true throughout universal human experience. When working in a soft economy, investors become leery about taking big risks and investing large sums of money. When traveling in new frontiers on Earth, explorers often become uneasy about the landscape, animals, or even humans they might encounter. When starting at a new job, we are naturally uncertain about what to do and what to expect. ...10 Solid Tips for Choosing the Best UK Mortgage Payments Insurance

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Importance of Keeping Pension Documents

April 30th, 2009
Oftentimes, people misplace certain documents that they feel are not important.  They just put it in the drawer, desk or even in the garbage can thinking that they do not have to use it anymore.  However, there are instances wherein you still have to keep them up to a certain point.  You never know when you might need it.  For example, upon filling out the form for UK pension transfers, you might tell ...Importance of Keeping Pension Documents

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Teacher Jobs: Which Do You Want ? Dance Teacher, English Teacher, Math Teacher Art Teacher or Computer Teacher?

April 27th, 2009
Dance teacher jobs.  Schools which have integrated into their curricula the teaching of arts most likely have dance as part of it.  Dancing can be taught in the primary by the class teachers and in secondary schools, by dance teachers.  Outside the government school system, a dance teacher can teach in private dance studios, or as self employed  dance teachers.  Ball room dancing which have become ...Teacher Jobs: Which Do You Want ? Dance Teacher, English Teacher, Math Teacher Art Teacher or Computer Teacher?

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Venturing in the World of the Design Industry

April 20th, 2009
If you have a natural eye for detail and color and loves to create beautiful things from scratch, then a design job might be the perfect career for you. Design jobs are so varied that you can choose an employment opportunity in just about any industry. It is also a great way to accomplish job satisfaction and acquire great compensation. In venturing in this field, you really must determine the type of design work you ...Venturing in the World of the Design Industry

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Online Merchant Account

April 13th, 2009
Technological advancements and latest scientific developments have been influencing each and every aspect of human life. One such technology that has revolutionized the entire human thinking is internet. Today, it is even possible to enjoy shopping without moving an inch from the home or visiting expensive malls. There are several online shopping websites offering a magnitude of products that can be bought using either ...Online Merchant Account

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UK Equity Release: 7 Ways to Find the Best Plan

April 13th, 2009
If you are one of those people looking into equity release, one of the most vital things that you have to do is to be able to find the best plan that will be most suitable for you and your financial needs. Because the financial market is such a broad one and you will find yourself in front of so many choices on equity release plans, it is imperative that you exercise critical thinking before you make any financial move. ...UK Equity Release: 7 Ways to Find the Best Plan

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Getting Your Dream House at Your Own Terms

April 13th, 2009
This may seem impossible. But as cliché and religious as it sounds, nothing is impossible. Provided that you are equipped with the right attitude and great potential, you can get the house that you want at your own terms. Although there are insistent homeowners, you may submit to a few of their demands but still win most of the negotiating rounds with the resulting terms favoring your side. So what’s the ...Getting Your Dream House at Your Own Terms

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The Rising Popularity of Property Auctions Houses

April 13th, 2009
During the past 10 to 15 years, there has been a tremendous growth in people doing business through property auction houses. People planning to sell their properties would usually go to their estate agents and asks the agent to sell the property for them. And this process takes a long time to accomplish aside from the fact that complications might occur.Property auctions in England provide an easier way to do business ...The Rising Popularity of Property Auctions Houses

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9 Big Benefits of Securing a UK Pension

January 5th, 2009
Have you ever heard a child ask “Why?” The world is a new and exciting place to the youngest infant. However, as soon as a toddler learns to speak, he or she wants explanations about how things work, and more importantlyhow they work. Thus, we often hear incessantly from a child, “Why? Why? Why?” Though our nerves tell us otherwise, this inquisitive nature is natural. In fact, it launches a personal ...9 Big Benefits of Securing a UK Pension

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9 Solid Reasons to Get a SIPP Pension

December 31st, 2008
Frank Sinatra lived his way. Sometimes we like to have more control of our lives. We might decide to sell our own homes, in order to reduce the hassles and costs involved in hiring an estate agent. Other times we personally handle the home repairs and home furnishings in our abode, so we can take full responsibility for any mishaps. We may even prepare our own favorite meals home, so it is precisely the way that we want ...9 Solid Reasons to Get a SIPP Pension

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8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Regarding UK Property Auctions

November 5th, 2008
The modern world is a competitive one. We compete for jobs in a market that continues to become more ruthless. We compete to win contests in singing, dancing, drawing, gaming, running, driving, spelling, texting, eating, and cheese-rolling. Of course, we should place certain limits on competitions. We ought to ensure that we follow all the rules, and demonstrate good sportsmanship. Nevertheless, competition breeds excellence. ...8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Regarding UK Property Auctions

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Public Relations, the Effect of Communication and Lack Thereof

October 28th, 2008
Many know public relations as a way of showing the best side of an organization. In several occasions, companies hire an expert to enhance, maintain, or turn their reputation around. This is important because any business could fail without the support of the public.The PR group has to focus on two groups of audiences, one is the general public, and the other is the media.  The public has to find the company worthy ...Public Relations, the Effect of Communication and Lack Thereof

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