Archive for August, 2009

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

In the free evening you sit comfortably in your armchair and read an exciting book. Suddenly the clock strikes ten and you listen carefully to every strike of it. It seems like these are the last seconds of your life passing by and a strange feeling appears deep down in your gutter, but you are not able to define what is it. The feeling appears when you think of death. So, what is the truth? What do you feel to that moment that is going to come eventually? Many researches have been done in psychology to define the most common feeling towards death. According to the majority of the scholars, it is fear. Only in one term paper outline of a student there was another feeling mentioned. It was indifference. We can determine what the feeling depends on. Certainly, it depends on a personality and his/her outlook. Those who haven’t accomplished everything that was planned think that they should live until they do what they were destined to in this life. People are afraid of death when they imagine the way they die. Will it hurt? What will I feel? Fear to die makes them outsiders, for they are convinced that communication will bring a lot of severe maladies and close themselves in their little worlds. Love can also be a factor. You will not agree to shorten your life if you know that there is somebody who loves you more than anything and will not agree to leave this person. And finally, when it comes to those who are willing to die and desperately want it to happen very fast, a couple of factors can also be found. This can be also a nice term paper idea. Psychology is very interested in motivations of actions of people. Why are people ready to say good bye to life? We can find several reasons. If a person is tragically unhappy and there is nothing in his/her life that can satisfy, he/she will commit suicide. This is a trait of an extremely weak personality and if found they should be closely watched over by relatives and friends. A person can decide to commit suicide because of extreme circumstances. Once a person is in the corner and there is no way out, he/she can give up and leave this world for the situation is absolutely unbearable. When one has experienced a big loss, he/she is also ready to commit suicide. This is the easiest way to kill the pain inside and join whomever they have lost. People, who are mentally sick, are also able to commit suicide. They don’t think about what they leave behind because their brain functions are out of order. At times of clear conscience they decide to relief themselves out of misery their ill mind creates. Those who already know that they don’t have much time left can also be close to suicidal thoughts, though some of them can cherish every second left over anything a common human can imagine. Suicide is an awful sin and nobody has the right to commit it, for we were given a life and are not to waist it, even if some problems appear. Those, who are brave, openhearted, and successful, are not afraid to death and are always ready to look her into the eye. Those who don’t think of it are indifferent and those who are stressed out and think of it all the time will eventually be afraid. It is better to accept the future and not to try to fool yourself. You are going to die one day. Isn’t it better to die a happy person? SuperiorPapers.com - Research Paper writing service

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

The ability to write an effective blog post is important to any blog owner who wants to attract traffic and then encourage visitors to return. Compared to article writing or producing content for newsletters there are many similarities. However it is important to note there are some subtle differences you’ll need to pay attention to when composing a blog post. Here are 7 important things to consider when writing your blog post: 1) Useful Content Be sure when you post on your blog that the content is useful or entertaining to your readers. If you’ve got nothing to say search the web for content of interest and related to your blog theme. Post this and reference your source. 2) Write Casually Your posts should read like you speak, in a conversational tone and not like a formal report. Relax your readers by using language or expressions they’re familiar. Also consider what type of reader you are speaking to and the age bracket they’re and address them accordingly. 3) Address Your Readers Needs Keep in mind whenever you’re composing a post that your readers always look to see what they may gain from your writing. It may be humor, information, or even a sarcastic perspective but remember ‘you are writing for your readers’ and not yourself! 4) Keep it Brief Your post should always be brief and to the point so as not to waste the time of your readers. Be clear on what it is you’re trying to say. The last thing you want to do is put your readers thru some sort of ‘mental gymnastics’ every time they read your posts. They won’t enjoy this and will stop visiting your blog as a result. 5) Put Life into Your Post Write as if you’re speaking with a close friend or family. Use expressions and statements that introduce feelings, humor, anger, or amazement to get your readers more involved. With this said however don’t get so carried away that you become overly wordy; get your point across quickly and clearly. 6) Use Links When you are referencing information from another source for your readers be sure to link to that site. You’re letting the other site owner know you have referred your readers to their site, this is called a trackback. By doing so you’re creating an association with other sites that may in turn link back to you in the future. 7) Don’t Use Misleading Headlines Your headlines should be clear on what the content of your post is about. Jazz it up a little to get reader attention but stay on target. It is also recommended to use keywords both in your headline and within the body of your content. These keywords should be directly related to what it is your posting about. This will make it easier for anyone looking for content like you’ve posted to find it in their search results. As you can see if you want to write an effective blog post you must ALWAYS consider what your reader wants and how do they want it! And of course remember to proofread your work before you publish it. TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North Carolina. For additional online success tips and a free guide that demonstrates how to find both profitable markets and products visit:blogbrawn.com/

Okay, so you’ve entered the big boys and girls’ world of online marketing and you want and want to use article marketing to sell your product but not press release style. Already been and done that and it wasn’t successful. Now, you’re stumped for ideas. I was that way only a few weeks ago and here’s what I was told

Monday, August 17th, 2009

The Joys of Common Sense is a philosophical book that uses the scientific principles of evolution and psychology to analyze how human nature developed into what it is today. The book explains the basic elements of human nature ranging from the conscience, good and evil, fear, spirituality and feelings of peace. The style is eloquent yet basic, making the read pleasant for all ages and educational backgrounds. Additionally, the book is neutral when it comes to religion. The author does not purport any one religion over another, while still professing a general belief in God. In fact, the book even delves into how God relates to human nature. However, The Joys of Common Sense is not meant for just theists. The novel gives occasional blurbs about how atheists can take advantage of the knowledge it presents. Since the beginning of time philosophers and scientists have tried to figure out what exactly makes a creature ‘human.’ Philosophers analyzed things from a spiritual perspective, while scientists searched for answers through facts and statistics. Yet, very few educated minds wanted to combine the two schools of thought, mainly because it was believed that they were separate entities. Bruce Kriger, author of The Joys of Common Sense does not take such an approach. Through his book a person can obtain a better understanding of human nature through an analysis that beautifully blends together scientific and philosophical principles. The Joys of Common Sense presents these principles through several topics relating to human nature. A few examples include: forgiveness, fear, good versus evil, achieving peace, the human conscience and brain chemistry. The book also covers topics that help address how ‘bad’ things are essential in positively developing human nature, whether it’s for an individual or a community. “Only by realizing the direction of a process as early as possible can we be successful in choosing the right strategy. Whether we need to ignore certain signs of destruction and oppose them, or see them as the beginning of an irreversible process of destruction (like aging, for example) and accept it as inevitable and adjust to its consequences is important step of discernment.” Notes Bruce Kriger, in regards to how ‘destruction’ in life can lead to more promising changes. As far as style, The Joys of Common Sense is a very easy read. Unlike other books of this nature, The Joys of Common Sense is able to explain complex philosophies in plain English. The reader does not get burdened with overly formal, jargon-filled language. Bruce Kriger writes as if he talking to you, making the experience associated with the book even more invigorating. People on all levels of the philosophical spectrum will be able easily understand the numerous lessons offered by this book.

SEO copywriting is the most recent niche in which freelance writers can make some real money — quick, fast and in a hurry. Why is it so easy to make money as a freelance SEO writer? Following are three reasons. What is SEO Copywriting? Before we delve into how to make money as an SEO copywriter, let’s first explain what it is. SEO is the acronym for search engine optimization. SEO copywriters write copy in such a way that it drives traffic to a website and/or blog. By using targeted search words, SEO copywriters weave their magic into copy that is not only interesting and informative, but that is targeted to a defined niche. SEO copy makes it much easier to get found online, which is why webmasters love them — and outsource lots of jobs to them. Sometimes, getting clients as an SEO writer is as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. Following is why. 3 Reasons SEO Copywriting Can be a Veritable Goldmine for Freelance Writers Less Competition. Many freelance writers (and webmasters for that matter), don’t even know what SEO writing is. If you’re one of the few that do, you can pitch your services to potential clients with less competition. Exponential Growth. Search engine optimization is not going anywhere. If you want to get found on the web, there comes a point where you are gong to have to know about SEO here to stay. Those who know how to provide this type of copy (SEO copywriters) will be in great demand. SEO Constantly Changes. Search engine optimization is a constantly changing field. There are white hat tactics, black hat tactics, long-tail keywords, duplicate content penalties and a host of other rules, techniques and tactics to become familiar with. If you stay in the know, you’ll always have clients who rely on your expertise. And, this is what it’s all about. I’ve been a freelance writer since 1993 and have never been busier, especially since I added a host of SEO copywriting services to the mix. Read more about how you too can start a successful career as a freelance SEO writer. Anyone can start a career as an SEO copywriter — from college students to experienced journalists. You can literally make hundreds of dollars a day, pretty easily as an SEO copywriter — and you don’t have to compete as hard to land freelance writing gigs. About the Author:Yuwanda Black is a freelance SEO writer. She blogs at InkwellEditorial.blogspot.com and is the author of 10 ebooks on freelance writing, including How to Find Unpublished Freelance Writing Jobs.

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

—Jimi Hendrix and his Generation— In today’s day and age, it is incredibly uncommon for individuals to remain untouched by the psychedelic and politically charged era of the late sixties and early seventies. Either a teenager’s parent silently or openly reminisces about coming of age in a time when the world had a completely different meaning and a great majority of American society had an utterly opposite perspective on life’s significance; or the teen simply has the all too common peace symbol or a spiral tie-dye laying shirt around their house. The influence the culture of this vibrant era has had on teenagers of today, but more importantly of previous generations themselves, surely cannot be overlooked. With trying times and countless taboos (whether it was an anti-war mindset or just the need to expand one’s mind through various hallucinogenic substances) came a cultural revolution and a metaphorical cosmic order. This cultural revolution and modernization to include love for one’s self and appreciation of the seemingly fantastical can best be illustrated by Jimi Hendrix and everything he to this day represents. Jimi Hendrix and the incredible influence of his music on American culture set the stage for a true representation of American existentialism, a movement which encouraged people to take responsibility for their own actions and shape their own destinies. With his carefree attitude, spunk, and his astounding ability to utilize guitar feedback and overdriven amplifiers Hendrix truly grasped the attention of his young audience; urging them to live their lives the way they wanted to and when it came down to it, take matters into their own hands. In an era which would later come to be recognized for its existential reforms and revolutionary actions, the music of the generation, in my opinion, was what sparked and organized the necessary factions. It was the music which assured each individual listening in; that they were not alone in their revolutionary thoughts, but where all a piece of the puzzle. The magnitude of political turmoil is to many, seemingly unimaginable. Enthusiast Jack Madni explains the gravity and importance of this era, discussing the political adrenaline coursing through American veins. Madni writes, “In those years both Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King were assassinated. President Lyndon Baines Johnson had so escalated America’s involvement in the Viet Nam conflict that across the nation’s campuses students were rioting.” One campus in particular, Kent state, is remembered specifically for the brutal display of American authority and force. As the tensions rose and violence broke out, Neil Young was left to sing “Four Dead in Ohio.” Stitches, black eyes and missing teeth as a result of the police brutality exhibited at riots goes to show that many young minds of the time found themselves questioning American establishments, social order and “the man”, all in all laying the framework for insecurity and mistrust of all things inherently American. Feelings of a complete polar opposite to those brainwashed by societal norms, censored media and the preaching’s of the ignorant led to cultural revolutions and can best be encapsulated by the Vietnam war, which to this day is referred to as a stain on American history. The Vietnam War serves to represent the birth of self enlightenment and refusal to follow previously accepted blind faith. While the government was regularly bombing the region popular plays on words emerged such as “Drop Acid, Not Bombs!”, and “Bombing for Peace is like Fucking for Virginity.” This obviously illustrated the shift from the acceptance of America’s flawed nature and its need to spread democracy to places where it is not welcome to a nature of change, disapproval of violence, and the insistence of reform. Jimi Hendrix, as mentioned before was an undeniably talented and influential musician of the era. He is both famous and infamous for the importance of his music to the cultural revolution and change of American ideals. No longer were the youth of America going to follow the established façades forced upon them by society as fine upstanding citizens, with white picket fences around their respected homes, suppressed by their own establishment. A politically fueled song that encapsulated the idea of refuting commonality and taking matters into one’s own hands was “if 6 was 9” by Jimi Hendrix. “If 6 was 9” made its début on the Axis: Bold as Love album released in ‘67 and served as a symbol of the conflict between the “White collar conservatives” and the “hippies” of the era. Hendrix exhibits the carefree attitude of the “freaks” and “hippies”. While the flashy white collar conservatives constantly point their “plastic” (or rather materialistic) fingers at the existentialist or hippie generation, “hoping soon [his] kind will drop and die…” Hendrix boldly proclaims “but uh we are gonna wave our freak flag high, high!” Hendrix helps battle oppressive attitudes by providing a sort of existentialist inspiration for the culture to keep doing what they’re doing, and not to let anyone tell them how to live their lives. Hendrix, completely secure in his motivations encouraged the deviation from normality, simply stating, “I’m the one thats gonna die when its time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.” This idea of existentialism and separation from the previous oppressive frame of mind can be seen once again in the era of Vietnam and the protest that ensued. Hendrix, it can be argued was on the forefront of political activity with anti-war protest songs such as “Machine Gun”. Hendrix himself served in the U.S Military as a member of the 101st Airborne Division, and made it his patriotic duty to speak for the thousands of unheard souls lost in Vietnam. His political involvement in the Vietnam War, best represented through his music was said to bring the war into your living room and onto the stage. According to Bob Davis of the Soul Patrol, “The virtuoso performance of Hendrix, Buddy Miles and Billy Cox, on the track “Machine Gun”; was the greatest political statement ever dropped on record.” Hendrix’s album “Band of Gypsys” recorded live at the Fillmore East on New Years of 1970, in my opinion, exhibits the most influential version of “Machine Gun.” Jimi starts with an almost humorous bit of sarcasm stating, “We’d like to dedicate this one to the dragging scene going on, to all the soldiers fighting in Chicago, Milwaukee, New York….and oh yes…all the soldiers fighting in Vietnam.” It goes without saying that he is referring to the thousands young political activists, or soldiers around the country, and of course those over in Vietnam trying to survive. Throughout the song, one can hear an underlying “TATA-TATA-TATA- TA” rhythm of either Hendrix’s guitar or Billy Cox’s drums, which in my mind undoubtedly serves to represent the endless rain of bullets working around the clock from the numerous machine guns. Hendrix uses metaphors such as “Well, I pick up my axe (referring to his guitar) and fight like a bomber”, and “The same way you shoot me down, baby you’ll be going just the same Three times the pain” referring to the inevitable destruction of the evil politicians and their imprudent intentions for the Vietnam war, through the power and influence of his music. Hendrix really throws the horrors of the conflict into your face, from the rice patties of Vietnam to the venues at which he played, or to the comfortable confines of your living room in which you may be listening to his track. Towards the end Hendrix proclaims, “May this be, love or just confusion born out of frustration wracked?” This moving statement stands to represent the undeniable importance of Jimi Hendrix’s music in correlation with the cause of political activism and awareness of both one’s self and the world’s state. All in all Hendrix highlights the social constrain the counter cultured faced during their era, justifying existentialism as a valid way of life. With the aid of his electric guitar, and his uncanny ability to play it, Hendrix truly grasped the cultures attention and served as not only a musical inspiration but undoubtedly a motivation for political revolution as well. Whether the results justified the means is now for us to decided.

A eulogy is one way of saying goodbye to our departed loved ones. It is never easy to deliver a eulogy especially if you are very close to the person who died. If you are asked to deliver a eulogy, you have the chance to honor the life if the departed in your own special way. You should be terrified of the task because you can get many guidelines and steps that can help you write a eulogy. People have different ways in making a eulogy. Some people make anecdotes while others make poetry eulogy. A poetry eulogy is a unique way to honor the deceased loved one and if you want to make a difference, you can make a poetry eulogy. It is a good idea to start your eulogy with a poem. A poem can give more meaning to a eulogy especially if you think that a poem is applicable to your departed loved one. A poem can set the mood of your speech. Another way to incorporate a poem in a eulogy is putting it in the end. Ending a eulogy with a poem is also a good way to summarize the eulogy. You can research from different books or you can surf the internet if you do not know how to make a poem. On the other hand, if you have the skill to compose a poem, it is better to make your own. Writing your own poem can give more meaning and can make the eulogy more personal. Once you have decided that you want to include a special poem to the eulogy, it is necessary to know the ways on how to prepare the speech. Remember that a eulogy should be informal and in a conversational tone. You are not to summarize the person’s life but you need to make a remembrance of the special memories you shared with the departed. The first thing you have to do is to gather your material for the eulogy. Collect information about the person including the age, career, important dates such as wedding day and birthday, places where the person lived, the children and many others. Make an effort to talk to the family members where you can get other details such as achievements, interests and special skills. You should also include different characteristics and hobbies. It is also essential to remember the special moments and your stories together. Sometimes, simple things are those that can deeply touch the heart. For instance, talk about the way the person laughs, or the unique way he or she smiles. Include your fondest memories together, which can create a touching eulogy. Do not forget to write notes in small notepads to have a guide during your speech. Make a draft of your speech and make necessary revisions afterwards. While writing, remember everything about the person and give your appreciation and honor. Make sure to practice your speech before the funeral service especially if you are not good at public speaking. Read your speech in front of your friends and ask comments and suggestions on how you can improve your eulogy. Recording your speech is also a good way to listen to your own voice so that you can make necessary adjustments. Keeping calm is probably one of the most difficult things to do in delivering a eulogy but it is necessary. Being emotional is acceptable but make an effort to compose yourself. Margaret Marquisi is a retired novelist and fulltime grandmother. For information on great eulogy poetry, please visit her eulogy writing website.

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

I’m a publisher for numerous sites. I HATE many of your articles. Here’s my rant and what you can do to change my mind. Don’t Send Me Your Articles First of all, don’t send me articles. I only take them from directories. The purpose of this article is to give you a better idea of what I’m looking for in articles. It is not to create an assault on my email account. You’re Killing Me Okay, “hate” is strong word and I probably shouldn’t use it. It is, however, the word that comes to mind when I blow an hour in an article directory trying to find usable articles! As an Internet marketing firm, we beef up client sites by adding article content. This means I handle the article sections of more sites than I wish to admit. Because of this, I spend most of my time hunting for good articles. By “good articles,” I am talking about articles that are formatted and arranged in a manner that makes them ready for publishing. I am NOT talking about what you write, just how you organize and format it. Building article pages on sites is a tedious process. If dealing with your article is going to require me to make a lot of modifications, I will not publish it. More so, I will NEVER look at your articles again. Despite your captivating headline, I will simply bypass it as soon as I see your name. Whether you realize it or not, you have a reputation with webmasters, publishers and editors. But I Need You I hunt through article directories because I need your content. New content equals happy visitors for the sites I work on. With the exception of a few of you, however, I loath the very ground you walk on because you make my job miserable. Yes, miserable. The problem I have with your articles is you create them in a style and format that makes my teeth grind. Again, I am not talking about WHAT you write about, just HOW you put it together. When I look for articles every two days, I am trying to find something I can slap onto the sites as quickly as possible. This means your article should be formatted to make meta tagging and hyperlinking as easy as humanly possible. Keep in mind that I am publishing hundreds of articles a day, not one or two. Time is at a premium. If you make the job easy for me, I will snap up articles as fast as you can post them. Why Should You Care You should care about my gripe because many of my peers feel the same way. When we get together, bitching about your articles is a popular subject. That hurts you from both a readership and link building perspective. You want to get publicity from your articles and we want to give it to you. Comply with our demands and we will paste you all over the net. Don’t and you can watch the proverbial tumbleweed continue to roll by your site. Now, you’re probably thinking none of this applies to you. In truth, I suspect it applies to 90 percent of the authors publishing in directories. Yes, this is even true for the authors publishing hundreds of articles. I am going to publish a series of articles on this subject all at once. These articles will cover in detail what I want to see in each section of your article. I pray that you will read them and ease the misery of all of us lowly publishers. Halstatt Pires is with the Internet marketing firm MarketingTitan.com - a San Diego Internet marketing and advertising company providing search engine optimization services. Read more Internet marketing articles.

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

When you’re writing you can always bullet point the items in a list. When you’re speaking, your listeners can’t see the indentation, and they can’t see the bullets. In speaking, you need to replace the bullets with phrases, the same words introducing each item. The words at the beginning of each item tell the listener that the item is part of the list, that it belongs with the others. Moreover, these words can restate to the listener your basic idea or feeling tone. Beginning a sequence of paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases with the same words is called “anaphora.” Let’s look at how it was done in political speeches at the national conventions. Barack Obama:… Democrats have a very different measure of what constitutes progress in this country./ We measure progress by how many people can find a job…/ We measure the strength of our economy… [Reusing the word “progress” from the end of one line to the beginning of the next is called anadiplosis. It’s a good way to get into a list.] Barack Obama: What is that American promise?/ It’s a promise that says each of us has the freedom…/ It’s a promise that says the market should reward drive and innovation…/ Ours is a promise that says government cannot solve all our problems,…/ That’s the promise of America…/ That’s the promise we need to keep. Hillary Clinton: I will always remember the single mom …/ I will always remember the young man …/ I will always remember the young boy …/ I will always be grateful to everyone … Hillary Clinton did violate the rule to replace bullet points by anaphora in her speech: “But we don’t need four more years of the last eight years./ More economic stagnation…/ More high gas prices…/ More jobs getting shipped overseas…” and on for several more. I’ll bet in her script these had bullet points. In the CNN transcript, they were translated into paragraphs of sentence fragments. John McCain: I fight for Americans. I fight for you. I fight for Bill and Sue…/ I fight for Jake and Toni…/ I fight for the family of Matthew…/ I fight to restore the pride and principles of our party. John McCain: We lost — we lost the trust of the American people when when some Republicans gave in to the temptations of corruption. We lost their trust when rather than reform government, both parties made it bigger./ We lost their trust when instead of freeing ourselves from a dangerous dependence on foreign oil… We lost their trust when we valued our power over our principles. John McCain: I fell in love with my country when I was a prisoner in someone else’s. I loved it not just for the many comforts of life here. I loved it for its decency, …/ I loved it because it was not just a place, but an idea,… Try adding anaphora to your own speeches. It is easy and powerful. THOMAS CHRISTOPHER offers information on how to be a wit on the web page, How To Create Witty Sayings. He’s trying out rhetorical techniques at his web T-shirt shop, WittySelfExpression.com.

I resignedly went back to my training, somewhat relieved, but in my heart, I knew this whole episode with Weepasa was simply my mind trying to squirm out of the inevitable