March 10, 2009
Have you ever wondered how multi-national companies like McDonalds, Coca-cola, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Motorola, Sony and UPS came up with their names. Just think, if these companies have some lame or forgettable brand name, would they be as big as they are now. Every company starts out by thinking of a name. A law firm, for example, commonly uses the names of its associates, like Smith, Johnson and Brown Law Firm. The name of a woman s specialty shop should be something sensual and exciting, like Victoria s Secret or Bare Essentials. A clothing line should boast the popular designer s name. Corporate branding does not just involve the company name. It also includes the corporate logo design and the overall company image. More importantly, it conveys your corporate identity. When you think of computers, Microsoft comes to mind. Instead of photocopier, you think of Xerox. Toothpaste equals Colgate. Coming up with the perfect brand name that will stick to the consumer s mind is as important as coming up with the finances to start a company - be it big or small. First Impressions Last When you distribute a...
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January 18, 2009
Nicknamed the stinking rose , this auspicious herb has been revered throughout history as a cure and natural treatment for all manor of conditions. Garlic s health benefits are substantiated by a wealth of modern day research that confirms its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is also a powerful antioxidant and immune booster with anti-inflammatroy properties. Scientific studies reveal benefits for diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It s heart health traits include lowering bad cholesterol and blood pressure, aiding circulation and preventing against stroke. Garlic s might is largely due to the sulfur compounds it contains, such as allicin. Garlic also houses vitamin C, B6, selenium, magnesium, potassium, calcium and manganese and flavonoids. The sulphur compound allicin provides not only many of the notable benefits of garlic, but also its notorious odour. Allicin is formed during the chemistry of chopping, crushing and chewing garlic, the more thorough the milling, the more allicin is created. Allicin has antibiotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, and the reason why garlic...
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December 6, 2008
Imagine if an accident or something terrible happens to your friends or families, or children especially. You really want to save them immediately, don t you. What you must do is to give a first aid. Having first-aid equipments is another essential effort. In other words, you must prepare for emergency. The first-aid kit is so important in this kind of situation. No matter where, keep the kit with you. What you need to have is a set of first-aid equipments. In general, here s your first-aid kit checklist. first-aid manual thermometer a digital one is preferred acetaminophen to lower fever and relieve pain prescription medications sterile gauze adhesive tape liquid soap use mild type which will not endanger your children s skin scissors always check if they are sharp alcohol wipes antiseptic wipes emergency phone numbers your physician s or pediatrician s flashlight and batteries disposable gloves blankets sunscreen lotion Have you gathered all those gears. Keep them in a durable container. Choose one that is roomy, lightweight, easy to carry, and can be opened easily. Some drug stores provide this bag, even...
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