The Answer, My Friend, Is Blowing in the Wind
Senator Obama pledged to spend $150 billion on alternative energy during his campaign, and wind energy is an area of interest. With the current financial crisis, he might not be able to devote that much to alternative energy right away – but over the next four years, you can bet government money will be directed at wind and solar energy companies.
READ MOREEating Breakfast Is Only Half the Story
For what seems like forever, nutritionists like me have been urging people not to skip breakfast – for a number of reasons. For one thing, studies have found that people who skip breakfast are far more likely to be overweight or obese than those who eat breakfast on a regular basis. Researchers have also found that there’s a correlation between eating breakfast and better performance/concentration at school and work, more energy, and improved well-being.
READ MORE5 Strategies for Living a Simpler, Fuller Life
About eight years ago, I did a little experiment. I wanted to find out if it really is possible to do business from anywhere in the world. So I packed my family off to Rome (one of my favorite cities) for a six-week “working vacation.” I not only learned that, yes, it is possible for me to work in Rome (or just about anywhere else, for that matter), I also learned something that has had a much more profound effect.
READ MORESave Big With 3 of This Season’s Strangest Travel Deals
Hotels, restaurants, shops, and airlines are losing business… and some of them are coming up with creative ways to get it back. Here are three of the strangest deals of the season:
READ MOREForget the Price of Oil… What About My Beer?
As Charlie Byrne and Alexis Siemon (the two other microbrew fans in the office) know all too well, due to a worldwide shortage of hops, prices for craft beers have gone up over the past year.
READ MOREMy Unexpected “Pack-Your-Bag” Moments From Bootcamp
As I settled into my seat on the first day of Bootcamp, I wasn’t expecting to hear any ideas I wasn’t already familiar with. After all, I edit every issue of Early to Rise – which means I’ve edited articles written by all the experts whose Bootcamp presentations I was about to watch.
READ MOREBecause, Since, As
Writers are sometimes puzzled about whether to use “because,” “since,” or “as” to indicate a connection between two events.
READ MORETargeting the RIGHT Keywords for Your SEO Campaign
Keywords are the most basic components of search engine optimization (SEO). Once you know how to use them, you can drive your site to the top of the search engines… get more targeted traffic to your website… more sign-ups… and, eventually, make more sales.
READ MORECinch Your Waist… With Bacteria
You probably already know that healthy bacteria (called probiotics) found in yogurt, kefir, and other foods are good for your insides. They help your body absorb nutrients, enhance immune function, defend against cancer, and much more.
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9 Strategies for Successful Joint Ventures
Quickly scale your business by creating a joint venture with an existing company that already serves your marketplace. Here’s how to do it.
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The Cut-Off Age for Getting Into a New Career or Business
When considering whether there is an exact cut-off age on getting into a new career or business, consider how actor Abe Vigoda handled it.
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