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- The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 6) - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI found the dog lying almost dead near the path. A crossbow arrow, a type not used by the villagers, had silenced him. Somebody was after me, and apparently wanted the bounty all for himself. My instincts told me to slowly back away and move toward the denser part of the forest, but just as I ...
Views: 846 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 5) - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe forest was deliciously cool now, waiting silently, reverently for the day ahead, while lively birds and animals greeted the new morning with their familiar cries. The trail was a lush, fragrant tunnel of large ferns, bamboo groves, and tropical flowers surrounded by endless trees, foliage, ...
Views: 745 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 4) - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"So, you are ready to renounce everything," a John said. Then he smiled and added, "Words are spoken with ease, my good friend, compared to the actual experience of this discipline, although there are some key seekers who live in the forest quite comfortably. Some live without irritation; not ...
Views: 1226 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 3) - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockJust then a villager walked out from behind a tree with the long, heavy blade of a razor sharp coconut cutter loosely hanging in his hand. One of the soldiers laughed and drew his sword. Behind him, two other villagers, a boy and a woman, emerged with their blades, and the other warrior drew ...
Views: 809 - Boosting Your Online Sales By Selling e-Books And Other Digital Downloads - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Dan Parks SydowYou have a website with an online store, and you're selling tangible goods - products you ship to customers. Or, you're thinking of starting such an online business. If your site is up and running, you may not be satisfied with the amount of money your small business is making. If your business ...
Views: 1057 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock. . . And so began a ten-year friendship with this little man and his constant grin, as we wandered the forest together in search of the elusive key. "I know where to find plants and insects to eat," I said, trying to be helpful. A John shook his head in disagreement, "Those who are ...
Views: 779 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 6) - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"Now King, I'll ease your curiosity a bit. Listen closely. The Great Weapons you will master through this inner work are three: A concentrated mind, an investigative mind, and an insightful mind. Concentration is your sword. Investigation is the skill of wielding the sword. Insight is the ...
Views: 813 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockFor five long years, I did fine by myself in the forest, but when I came upon Maradin and her cottage, everything came apart. It was my first real challenge and I wasn't up to it; I could still be easily duped and victimized by the grand illusions of the world. I was so disheartened that I sat ...
Views: 828 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 5) - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"What do you mean, ‘mistaken identity?' Was Maradin lying about who she was?" "In an indirect way, yes, she was lying without knowing it. You see; it was not Maradin that you were in love with; the real object of your affection was something deep inside of her cleverly disguised as Maradin. ...
Views: 825 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockConqueror was lying motionless next to the black horse. I saw immediatelty that their injuries would eventually prove fatal, but only after many long days of agony . . . and I could never let that happen. I retrieved the fiance's knife, as the black horse continued to struggle trying to get up ...
Views: 857 - Choosing The Most Profitable Subject For Your Ebook - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Jo MarkChoosing a subject for your first (or tenth) ebook is the biggest factor in determining the success or failure of your project. An ebook that is well written, provides great information, and is perfectly formatted will generate few sales if the subject matter is of little or no interest to ...
Views: 1142 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen the hunter spit in my face, I felt the familiar rush that always preceded my deadly encounters. But this time, for Maradin's sake, I maintained my composure. "Wait a minute my friend," I said, as I put my hand up in a gesture of amity, "you have it all wrong. I only stopped by to help her ...
Views: 835 - Ebook Topics That Generate Massive Sales - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Jo MarkWhy do some ebooks make $250,000 on the first day of launch but others sit there collecting digital dust in the computer? Why is that some articles generate 10,000 page views while others get zero? The answer is simple; subject and title. The subject of your article or ebook is of the highest ...
Views: 1060 - Earn Mega Profits Selling Your Own Ebook - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Jo MarkSelling your own ebook can be one of the most profitable aspects of your Internet business. People are always searching for good information online. If you have some expertise in a particular area, you may have a best seller on your hands. If you do not feel capable of writing your own ebook, ...
Views: 960 - The Key (A Fairytale) - Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe next morning I discovered a dull ax behind the cottage that I sharpened to a razor's edge. I thought that cutting a few days' supply of firewood and stacking it neatly along the fence to repay the maiden for her thoughtfulness would be a good idea. I must admit; I was quite taken with the ...
Views: 942 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSeveral weeks after the meeting with Ariya, we were making our way across a meadow when we unexpectedly ran across the most charming yellow cottage one could imagine. Nestled in the wood line behind a gorgeous flower garden with carefully tended vegetable patches on both sides, the cottage ...
Views: 874 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 2: Ariya (Part 5) - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWeeks drifted by with no sign of Ariya, or anybody else for that matter, but the silence was eerie, compelling me to look over my shoulder more often now. I was back where my enemies might find me, and my life was definitely in grave danger. They knew that I was still alive. One morning just ...
Views: 885 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 2: Ariya (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA few weeks passed by with no further sign of Ariya, as I continued this strange quest for a mystical key. I didn't know where I was going, or perhaps I did. At any rate, one morning while I was wading through a flooded area after a heavy thunderstorm, I found myself sinking. The more I ...
Views: 914 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 2: Ariya (Part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMy admiration for Ariya was growing; this diminutive being that took me under her wing. And as I listened to her strange voice that appeared in my mind, her words became even stranger. She said that some believe that when life ends, there is nothing, just an unconscious, eternal sleep. Others ...
Views: 1186 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 2: Ariya (Part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA tremendous exhilaration began rising inside of me, as I watched Ariya disappear into the treetops. All of my unanswered questions now faded into the background. The appearance of this mystical being, whatever she was, liberated me to the point that I was ready to forge ahead with reckless ...
Views: 1151 - Are Ecovers Really Necessary? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Jo MarkThere are many digital products available on the Internet today; ebooks, audio files, video, etc. Digital products represent a very large market on the Internet; billions of dollars in sales are transacted every year. These products are not tangible, that is, you cannot touch, hold, see, or ...
Views: 1115 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 2: Ariya (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockNo friendly moon was there to light this unfamiliar path; only a pitch-black night, so dark and foreboding that I could not see my hand in front of my face. Even Conqueror's sharp eyes soon lost the trail, forcing me to dismount and wrestle through heavy, wet vines, and walk on tangled roots and ...
Views: 1272 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 1: One More Journey (Part 5) - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHe guided me down the narrow, winding stairs into the bowels of the abysmal caverns where rats ran freely and the stone floors were awash with slime. Coughing and moaning oozed from hidden chambers as we made our way through this hell that could only be described as the most horrendous nightmare ...
Views: 829 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 1: One More Journey (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMy campaign rained death and destruction upon the realm for fourteen long years. I was a young man when I first led my troops into battle, but now I was a seasoned warrior, feared throughout the land, and although the war had cost me an eye, and countless friends including my general, victory ...
Views: 786 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 1: One More Journey (Part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMy first stop was the coliseum where the king's army was training. These were hardened, career soldiers, all experienced in killing and tough as nails. I dismounted and walked deliberately up to the commander of all the forces. He was the strongest and most feared, and he was sharp as well, and ...
Views: 779 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 1: One More Journey (Part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMy father timidly put his hand on my shoulder. "I am sorry that I have not been able to make you happy, Son. I have tried. Lord I have tried." He looked into my eyes searching for some kind of recognition, but I gave him none. "It's just that since your mother died," he continued, "I have been ...
Views: 907 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 1: One More Journey (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe sound of pacing reverberated throughout the high spire, echoing along the halls of the upper chambers. I stopped pacing long enough to gaze longingly at the valley below, slowly, from one end to the other, this precious kingdom that would be mine someday. Everyone looked small and ...
Views: 752 - Augustana CollegeSubmitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Pattrick JhonsonAugustana College is situated in Illinois, one of the beautiful states of US. Augustana College is a liberal arts and science college. Swedish settlers started Augustana College in 1860. The college is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The college offers bachelor ...
Views: 1270 - Ultimate Home Gym Guide (excerpt) - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Joe StankowskiSome of the best equipment purchases I ever made were previously owned. Seriously, what’s the difference between a used weight and a new one? Gravity doesn’t affect them any differently. If you don’t like a little rust, a wire brush and a can of spray paint will make ‘em good as new. FREE ...
Views: 1568 - 11 Steps To Publishing Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Nelson TanEven if your best friend owns a top publishing company, giving you an immediate "in", this does not guarantee publishing success. First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to ...
Views: 970 - Develop An Ebook In 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Jo MarkEbooks are a great way to make money online. All of the big Internet Guru’s sell them. This alone should tell you something. To develop a profitable business, use the same techniques as those who are most successful. Some of these Guru’s make six figure incomes ON A MONTHLY BASIS! So get your ...
Views: 816 - Ebay's Weirdest Items - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Arvinder SinghIndeed, E-bay is today's most sought-after shopping portal in the Internet. It has created in itself a worldwide phenomenon that people get inflicted with. The joy and the thrill of bidding online create a certain diagrammatic representation of life's drama. Consequently, due to its underlying ...
Views: 860 - 5 Reasons To Avoid Publish America - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Anil YadavEver since I first wrote about my publishing pitfalls with Publish America, I’ve received a lot of correspondence from writers asking me if they too should avoid publishing with this notorious online POD Company. So, in response to yet another letter from an unpublished author, I’ve ...
Views: 1336 - Data Backup For Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from santosh kumarIt's 10pm. Do you know where your data is? Data. Small bits of information clustered together to make Word files, documents, pictures, MP3s, HTML etc. We work on our computers every single day never sparing a thought for all those millions of chunks of data spread all over our hard disks. The ...
Views: 833 - Bookmark Managers: Programs vs. Web Services - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from alka ranaThe rapid development of the World Wide Web in recent years has led to an explosive growth of information on the Internet. Our contemporary lifestyle would be unimaginable without access to such a super-abundant cornucopia of valuable information and web surfing has now become an everyday ...
Views: 1263 - How To Avoid Getting Ripped-Off Online - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from ABHISHEK ABROLOnline security is one of the top catch phrases these days, but hardly anybody knows what it means and worse, most home computer users think security only applies to corporations and online businesses. Most people think online security means simply protecting your credit card data from fraud ...
Views: 1136 - How to Avoid Getting Ripped-Off Online - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from ABHISHEK ABROLOnline security is one of the top catch phrases these days, but hardly anybody knows what it means and worse, most home computer users think security only applies to corporations and online businesses. Most people think online security means simply protecting your credit card data from fraud ...
Views: 862 - The Secret Of Her Success - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Jitender SharmaDespite all the "dot-com" busts a few years ago, the Internet still represents the ultimate opportunity for some people to turn their initiative, a good idea, and a few bucks into a legitimate, profitable business. One such person, Rosalind Gardner, took her interest in online dating ...
Views: 816 - Online Dating Scams - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from Anil ThakurBefore you even think about online dating, you must know about dating scams. This is serious: if you get too deeply involved, a dating scam can significantly hurt not only your heart, but your finances, too. Make sure you know how to protect yourself from fraud when using dating sites! ...
Views: 1141 - Times Change - And So Should Our Publishing Strategies - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from alka ranaWhen I talk to new writers who are trying to interest an agent and/or publisher in their work, I can’t help thinking that their ambition is a little misguided. True, agents remain the gatekeepers of the major publishing houses, most of whom no longer look at manuscripts submitted directly ...
Views: 802 - Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Stimulating Puppies To Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from gurpreet singhSome puppies will be active the minute the sac is broke, others will seem lifeless and you will think for sure they are dead. I have rubbed and rubbed on lifeless puppies and then almost give up only suddenly to realize they were starting to move and respond a little bit, so I kept on ...
Views: 3547 - Material Values In Business Management - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from alka ranaMaybe you have already heard that in some ways immaterial values are important for business management. But you might not found how to bring them into your management processes or into your reporting packages. However, first of all we should be clear, what immaterial values are? Well, this ...
Views: 920 - Le Poem De La Sweat - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from pankaj rawatI made a bad mistake a couple of weeks ago and got into a discussion about poetry with my good friend, Henry County Herald columnist Amy Eason. Amy likes poems, and was telling me all kinds of stuff about them in an effort to convince me that I should like them as well. She was fighting an ...
Views: 978 - Make Big Money On Your Book - 10 Hot Tips - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from alka ranaWouldn't it be nice to write a book, get paid handsomely for it and be considered a top expert all at once? It's possible--if you know the rules. 1. Study the publishing industry. Today celebrity books rule. Books that catch a quick trend come in second. Take chick lit, for example. Nobody ...
Views: 917 - Mission Possible: Get Published With Goals, Guidance And Persistence - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from mohan mittalYou send me an e-mail. You tell me you’ve written over three hundred poems since you were 16 (in your teenage angst stage). You mention the novel you’ve completed and it’s really good (it really is!!!), and the novel-in-progress. You mention how the International Library of ...
Views: 782 - Resume Outline - Add Structure & Flow To Your Resume - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from alka ranaBuilding your resume, based on a resume outline will give it structure and flow... it provide an outline of all the things you should include in your resume. A resume is one of the most important documents you will ever create First you have to decide on a particular format for your resume. ...
Views: 1481 - Recruiters: The Challenges Of Executive Head Hunters - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from gurpreet singhOnce upon a time, head hunters were no more than common cannibals. Some people still view them that way, but executive recruiters are a vital link in a chain that keeps major enterprises functioning well. The top positions at any organization dictate the fortunes of the company, the ...
Views: 1078 - Jackson State University - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter SalazarJackson State University is often abridged as Jackson State or by its initials JSU, it is a predominantly black university located in Jackson, Mississippi. JSU was founded in 1877. Jackson State University is noted for its successful and well-equipped business and computer departments, and is ...
Views: 1353 - New Mexico State University - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter SalazarIn New Mexico State University, there’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and ...
Views: 992 - Norfolk State University - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter SalazarNorfolk State University, located in Norfolk, Virginia was founded in 1935. Virginia has a populace of approximately 241,000, and is also a port city. The contiguous environment is quite urban. Students can visit a zoo, botanical gardens, the National Maritime Center, museums and several ...
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