Confessions of a Retread Wifeechoed from the playground behind our base housing duplex. I missed the comforting sounds of another family living next door, who could always be counted on to lend a cup of milk or good cheer. Shopping trips were no longer to the commissary or the exchange, and the checkout girl at the local Food Lion did not care a thing about seeing my identification card.
My husband and I went to work in civilian jobs and tried to get on with life, but no matter what we did,...
Contest Advice for Screenplay Writershigher budgets. Therefore, entering a screenplay in a genre with a story that screams "high budget" lessens the writer's chances of winning. This means that
Sci-fi special effects stories taking place on purple planets populated with giant, paisley-skinned, seven-armed, Plasmanian Wooglegorps who magically float through the air using anti-gravity belts or
a 1920's Period Piece necessitating Model-T's, Zoot suits and flappers or
an...
Copywriting and Your Five Senses
Copywriting and Your Five Sensesby Karon Thackston ? 2004http://www.copywritingcourse.comIn its most basic form, copywriting is, among other things, the art of conveying a message in writing for the purpose of persuading someone to do something. This is especially true when writing descriptive copy. Why? Because your customer?s five senses don?t work on paper? they only work in person. That?s why we, as copywriters, have to create a sensory experience for...
Copywriting Makeover: Making An Emotional Connection - Part 1 of 2
by Karon Thackston ? 2004http://www.copywritingcourse.comOne statistic shows that over 80% of all buying decisions are emotional. That means your copywriting should be, too. This is something I firmly believe in and have preached for most of my copywriting career. However, all too often, I find people skipping the vital step of making an emotional connection with their customers. That can be a tragic, and costly, mistake....
Corporate Team Buildingproductivity and profits. Because happy workers put out higher volumes of better quality work. ** Finally, Be gracious.The two jobs where I was most loyal and most productive-- were with organizations where management greeted us daily whenever passing. Treated all employees -- including the janitors-- as HIGHLY valued and equal to management on a personal level. This may sound a bit threatening and extreme to some people. But, I will let you know that all of us went...
Corporate Team Buildingproductivity and profits. Because happy workers put out higher volumes of better quality work. ** Finally, Be gracious.The two jobs where I was most loyal and most productive-- were with organizations where management greeted us daily whenever passing. Treated all employees -- including the janitors-- as HIGHLY valued and equal to management on a personal level. This may sound a bit threatening and extreme to some people. But, I will let you know that all of us went...
Costa Rica has been called the Hawaii of Central America
Considering a romantic or family Costa Rica vacation? You're choosing one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Costa Rica has been called the Hawaii of Central America. A Costa Rica vacation is full of beauty, lush foliage, many wildlife surprises, incredible lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.
Activities on a Costa Rica vacation include bird and butterfly watching, surfing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, tree top (canopy)...
Costa Rica Vacation Packagessensitive country and leader in ecological conservation.The country has excellent conditions for a number of adventure sports, among them surfing, river rafting, hiking and scuba diving. Those who prefer a less strenuous vacation can view active volcanoes, take boat trips down jungle rivers and float through the treetops in the world's first Rain Forest Aerial Tram.On this Costa Rica Travel Guide you will find important information for your Costa Rica vacations:...
Costa Rica: Land of Natural Wonderseconomy. Costa Rica is practically synonymous with ecotourism - travel that incorporates education about the environment and promotes preservation of natural resources. The country has a large number of national parks and nature preserves that boast a rich array of birds, mammals, reptiles and rain-forest plants. The variety of birds, in particular, is astounding: Some 850 species are packed into a relatively small area, a bird watcher paradise....
Costa Rica: Land of Natural Wonderseconomy. Costa Rica is practically synonymous with ecotourism - travel that incorporates education about the environment and promotes preservation of natural resources. The country has a large number of national parks and nature preserves that boast a rich array of birds, mammals, reptiles and rain-forest plants. The variety of birds, in particular, is astounding: Some 850 species are packed into a relatively small area, a bird watcher paradise....
