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What Non-Natives Need to Know About Fresno

admin — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:14:41 +0000

If you are new to the Fresno area, or if you are thinking of moving to Fresno, keep reading. I will tell you what you need to know to adapt. Clovis is a city next to Fresno. There is an easy way to know when you are in Clovis: the street signs change from green …

Understanding Plastic Recycling Numbers

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:58:20 +0000

Are you confused by the numbers on the bottom of plastic containers? Do you think that the triangle on the bottom of a container means it is recyclable regardless of the number inside of it? Do not feel badly. I once thought the same thing. However, only numbers one and two are accepted as recyclable by the majority of garbage companies. As a writer for Earth911.org states, “PET and HDPE are the most common forms of plastic, so they are the easiest to find recycling locations for.”

Nurturing ourselves & Rejecting Hedonism

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:50:11 +0000

There is something terribly wrong with our society, as watching the news shows. It is my opinion that one of the fundamental problems with American society is that is hedonistic. I know there is something so intellectual about that statement that it might cause someone to gloss over it. You may be rolling your eyes …

Social Media Sites Are a Writer’s Best Friends

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:50:05 +0000

How can a writer ensure that an article gets traffic? One way is by using social media sites.

How to Use Twitter To Promote Yourself Or Your Business

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:40:02 +0000

Did you know that you can use Twitter for promotional purposes? You can use Twitter to promote your business or yourself if are a creative (writer, artist or musician).

Building Website Traffic Requires Patience

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:26:20 +0000

You have a catchy title for your blog site, and added great content, yet hardly anyone visits your site. If this sounds familiar, keep in mind that building website traffic takes time. In the fast food society we live in, we want instant results. However, getting traffic to your website does not occur overnight simply …

Take a Moment & Remember the Victims of the Armenian Genocide

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:50:08 +0000

April 24 is the symbolic date to remember the Armenian genocide. During the years of 1915 to 1923 over a million Armenians were killed in the Turkish Ottoman Empire. Being part Armenian (on my mother’s side), it is a date etched into my brain. I am proud to be part of a people who have …

How Ads in Fashion Magazines Negatively Depict Women

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:54 +0000

After spending time a few years ago surveying advertisements in women’s fashion magazines, I have come to the conclusion they both arise from and contribute to misogynistic stereotypes of women in the American culture. According to a 1999 study, by the time the average American woman is 17 years old she has received 250,000 …

Eco-friendly Bottled Water is a Misnomer

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:00:46 +0000

Greenwashing is alive and well. Take Coca-Cola as an example. Dasani, Coca-Cola’s water bottle company, is touting its 30 Days/30 Ways Challenge. The program’s website lists 30 simple tips for each day of April, which is Earth Month. Earlier this year, Coca-Cola introduced PlantBottle packaging. PlantBottle plastic bottles are made up of 30 percent plant-based …

How to Write for the Internet and Not Lose Readers

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:00:36 +0000

In previous posts, I discussed how to promote your business with the internet, and the importance of content for achieving Google ranking. Perhaps you are now wondering how to write good content for the internet. Here are four tips for internet writing: 1. Just like a good article, a good blog post should answer the …