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Being a single female parent is very hectic as well stressful. It seems that each and every responsibility is on your shoulders. Until and unless you have proper support it is difficult to manage it. Of course when you are the only primary parent of your child you need to take utmost care of children in all perspective right from mother love to your child's daily needs. As well as you need to take care of yourself too this includes your social life. You can earn your livelihood by finding the various resources online as well as there are some programs which provide some assistance to single moms. You can get the assistance from your family members, friends, new friends, collegians, co-workers. There...

As every single mom knows, your kids need their fruits and veggies. But the prices for the best foods in the supermarket seem to get higher every month! You can remedy the money problem and still provide great foods for your family by planting your own garden. If you have a big backyard, barter services from a local farmer and ask him to till up the ground for you. You can also rent a tiller for a small amount from any farm supply store or your local co-op. If you don't have the room on your property for a garden or if you are renting your home, a container garden can work wonders. You can find large flowerpots or other planting containers at your local thrift store. Make sure your garden spot is...

George Washington was the very first President of the United States of America. He was born on February 22, 1732 in a small County called Westmoreland, located in Virginia. Washington, whose father passed away when he was only 11, was home schooled and learned how to become an expert woodsman and mapmaker by himself. In 1759 Washington married Martha Curtis, a wealthy widow. Although Washington and Curtis never had children of their own, Curtis had two children, Martha and John, from her previous marriage. After many years of turmoil between the Colonists and British, Washington was selected as the Commander in Chief of the Colonial Army in 1775. The following year, Washington and the rest of...

On a world ravaged by a viral infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Jovovich), on her quest to locate survivors and lead them to safety. Her perilous fight with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the area is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap. She's back...And she's bringing a couple of her friends. Resident Evil: Afterlife is nearly here! Get your free tickets That's exactly right, Alice will be back to combat against the infected and save the survivors...

class="googleright"> The concept of click to donate was introduced in 1999 by a website called The Hunger Site and making free “click donations” to charities is still, today a popular form of fund raising. There have been thousands of similar website that have used the same fund-raising tactics, however not a single one has lasted as long as The Hunger Site. Whether you want to support cancer research, help animals, or help your fellow humans, there is a click donate charity website that you can make free donations to, simply by clicking a button. It is fast, it is simple and best of all it is free. Many of these charities work in a similar manner. The webmaster places a link on their site, and...

The Ins and Outs of Niche Goods For some folks, a perform from residence enterprise may possibly seem exciting, and for others it may seem like a actual daunting process. Running a company from property, though, really can be rather quick, and you hardly have to make any tough decisions at all. In truth, the hardest selection you will most likely make when setting up your residence enterprise will be what item or variety of goods to sell and specialize in. You might consider it is greater to market tons of distinct types of products simply because you have more possibilities to market a item, but in fact the opposite is true. In reality, the much less amounts of items you have, the simpler it is to...

Advertising a boot camp for personal training is a fairly simple process. It can be done with little financial spending however generate a steady cash flow into the business. The most common way to advertise is through the internet. This is the way a lot of companies are advertising and it has proved to be very profitable. The amount of people you can tell about your company is endless. With the internet you can reach out and touch people who you would never have been able to otherwise. Looking into starting your own website online could be the best advertising tool you could ever have asked for. This is a smart marketing avenue and is a must for any company that is looking to advertise and expand...

There are so many fitness systems, routines, and plain physical activities prescribed by everyone from fitness practitioners to some unknown person on the internet. You search, study, inquire and finally settle on a program and stay with it for a year. Now what? Can you quantify the benefits? That is, what metrics or measurements do you have at your finger tips that clearly say your cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle endurance, muscle strength, and joint flexibility has improved? Well, if you can't answer the above questions, what does that say about your fitness program? I would like to introduce you to a different concept for getting physically fit. A physical fitness program that is measurable...

Camping is considered as one of the oldest hobbies of Americans. It started in the 1800s when people had makeshift homes in the forests and live with nature. Back then it was their way of living, but today, we do it as a recreational activity. It is already a given that camping techniques, as well as tools and equipment have changed over the span of centuries. As we become more dependent on technology, more efficient equipment are used in camping. The pioneers of camping are the Native American Indians who also introduced the art of 'woodcraft' which are skills needed to survive in the wild. These woodcraft skills include building shelter and how to catch fish among other things. It is basically a...

Nobody wants to consider the possibility of suffering a life-altering disability. Losing functionality or motion in the arm or shoulder can be devastating to the quality of life a person leads. Loss of movement and consistently severe pain are some of the impacts that a common injury can cause. Being aware of how Shoulder Arm Pain happens and how its treated can give you an edge in your own recovery. Shoulder arm pain are often caused by some kind of accidental trauma or impact and can be of various levels of intensity which will determine the severity of the injury. Many times, various factors such as the general state of health of the patient such as fitness, activity level, age, bone density to...

Copyright (c) 2010 Michael Volkin Not everyone makes it through basic training. You have to have the right personality and mindset to deal with your drill instructors and other recruits. Here are the top 5 personality traits you should exhibit at boot camp to make sure you can mentally handle the pressure. 1. Patience- This personality trait is an obvious one. At basic training you will feel pressured by not only Drill Sergeants, but other recruits. Make sure you keep your cool. If you are prone to losing your temper or being impatient, you have to constantly remind yourself that the other recruits around you have been taken out of their normal daily environment. More than likely, you will never see...

First of all, if you're over the age of 40 and yet you are determined to achieve weight loss, then I think some congratulations are in order. However, contrary to what you may believe, doing more cardio workouts is not the magic solution to your problem; but instead, you should begin focusing primarily on the more intense workouts. In this short article, you'll hopefully be able to discover the truth about weight loss for those over the age of 40. One of the main things you'll discover is that at this stage of your life, quality is more important than quantity with regards to training sessions. Let's start off by taking a look at why cardio exercises fail with regards to weight loss. According to...

The secret to a good boot camp workout is high energy.  The reason many people chose boot camps is because they're a fun change of pace from the normal gym routine.  A great boot camp workout gets results, but keeps it fun! The only tough part about designing a boot camp workout is that there usually isn't enough equipment for everybody.  You have to figure out how to put your clients through a killer workout without any equipment.   Fortunately, there are numerous boot camp workout methods that are extremely effective bodyweight workouts that require NO equipment. One of my favorite methods uses the "Tabata" protocol.  The Tabata protocol uses bodyweight exercises such as squats, lunges, push...

Custom emblems epitomize the extent to which personalization has taken hold of our society. Burger King has been telling us to "have it your way" for decades. It seems that we may be finally taking this to heart. I suppose that for most of us, we associate custom emblems with cars, in the logos that manufacturers use to help us recognize their brands at a distance. But custom emblems are something that we see elsewhere every day. We probably just don't think of them that way. Companies sew them on our shirts and shoes, golf bags, and attach them to our laptops. Organizations create luggage tags, and put them on armbands and trophies. And so it's to be expected that we would also want to have our own...

Don Shula, as coach of the Miami Dolphins, is known as the most winning-est football coach of the NFL. Donald Francis Shula was born in January 1930 in Grand River, Ohio. Shula played football in high school and then in college at John Carroll University. Ironically, Don was not a starting player. His first stint as a professional player began in 1951 at the age of 21 for the Cleveland Browns. His career as a pro ended 7 years later with the Washington Redskins. During these 7 years he played in only 73 games. His coaching career began at the college level for a brief few years. It wasn't until 1963 that he became head coach of the Baltimore Colts, where, over a 7 year period, his record was 71 wins...

Since earlier times Kuwait has been working as a wonderful center for shopping for different products and services. People of Kuwait have always been credited with the achievement of enjoying their shopping in the presence of glitzy shopping malls and the old souks. They also can't ignore the importance of Friday markets which are specially known for providing a huge assortment of products which exhibit unique charm and appeal. The best part of Kuwait shopping is that here one can easily find the products that match one's requirements and budget. Here, you can also negotiate for prices if you find the price of product out of your range. Nobody can disappoint once have a visit of this place in search...

The Law Pertaining To A Coat of Arms At this moment as with anything requiring registration there are laws which govern heraldic markings that form the basis for all family crests pertaining to any persons family roots. But because the laws are so ancient is very hard to find where exactly one can complain but I'm sure a good place to start would be the College of Heraldry or if you belong to any Heraldic Society they would certainly point you in the right direction. Irish Coat of Arms It is quite peculiar that in Ireland where arms that can be proved to have been used for three generations and for about one hundred years will be confirmed and this is done by letters patent. Take for instance the...

In 1928 in Ireland, perhaps like most of the world it was a country dealing with a lot of political strife and unrest, so one can only imagine how difficult it was to make ends meet and raise a family.This was a time just after the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Civil War of 1921, momentous occasions in the history of Ireland and well documented in history books around the world. Dad's Arrival Well during all this strife, like today and everyday life goes on, and on the 29th of January 1928my father was born to proud parents Martin and Margaret. And as was tradition in Ireland one son would be called after the father, and lo and behold Dad was christened Martin. Martin and Margaret were normal...

The art of making jewelry has been around a long time but in recent years there have been many technological advances that have made it even better. There are many more choices in metals and in the precious stones that are actually placed in the settings now. Even though the use of metals such as Titanium and Platinum have gained in popularity over the years the use of yellow gold of 14k or 18k remains the leader in materials used for rings. It is difficult to beat the elegant and luxurious look of yellow gold. Another type of gold that is still at the top and becoming even more popular is the white gold variety which makes a good choice for people who don't particularly care for yellow gold. White...

Taxation without representation, that's what started the Revolutionary War that caused the thirteen colonies to revolt against England. The colonies felt that being taxed without representation in the English Parliament was unfair. The British felt the tax was justified because of the vast amount of money the British government spent for the French and Indian War. When the war ended in 1763, the King of England, King George III, decided to tax the colonies to recoup those costs. The British empire enacted a series of laws to impose certain taxes but the colonies resisted paying the taxes imposed which led up to the Boston Massacre in 1770. The infuriated colonists refused to pay the taxes so the...

It seems the more I watch Glen Beck on Fox News Network the crazier the world seems. Is it me? Is it good old Beck? Could it be that the craziness going on in our own back yard in the USA is real? What really is the eye opener are the video after video he airs backing every word, providing proof of his findings of a somewhat crooked government in a crooked world. From the beginning of time to the end of the world there will always be nay sayers, the purveyors of doom, always present and ready to preach there prophecies. The problem here is I believe Glen Beck. I believe he truly believes in his mission to expose the truth behind the veil of deceit and deception. I saw a film clip on the Beck show...

The ultimate display of family pride and a perfect way to create a treasured family heirloom. When we wear a piece of jewelry, sometimes its to enhance a special outfit we are donning or possibly its to make a statement to individualize us. The next time your considering a piece of jewelry to make a statement think about the possibility of purchasing a piece of Family Crest Jewelry as this is the ultimate display of Family Pride. Family Crest Rings in Silver These family crest rings are not new to society as some people might think they are. Back around the tenth and twelfth century when there was no common means of communication or identity markings created on shields and plaques were the only way...

It was a year and a half or two years ago that I had first seen the Glen Beck show on Fox News. My first impression was that he seemed a little quirky. I remember he was wearing a blue blazer and tie, he seemed dressed appropriately, but once the camera did a wide shot of him he was wearing ripped faded jeans and it looked like a pair of old sneakers. Who is this odd ball was the first thing to come to mind. The controversy that surrounds Glen Beck is vast. As he has become more and more robust in his insightful, or as some would say inciteful, investigations in his attempt to expose the president 's inappropriate actions and that of the people that he surrounds himself with, Beck has become more...

In the 1970's I enjoyed the great good fortune to begin my business career in the cosmetic industry. This was an electric time for the beauty industry with great entrepreneurs, amazing promotions, sizzling product launches and progressive retailers all combining to energize the business and drive unprecedented growth and excitement. As the decade unwound, I found myself in a fortunate place at a most fortunate moment: I became sales manager for Vidal Sassoon Hair Care Products. It was an invaluable learning experience. Vidal Sassoon is the very definition of a "renaissance man". Born into poverty in London during the depression, he apprenticed in the beauty salon of the famous Raymond of Mayfair. In...

What does the following list of companies have in common? A&P Hudson Motor Car Co. Montgomery Ward TWA Horn and Hardart Studebaker Indian Motorcycle Bonwit Teller Woolworth Bethlehem Steel Polaroid LTV These Companies were successful, recognizable brands in their respective categories. They were publicly traded and a number were in the Nifty Fifty in the 1970's and/or the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The element they all have in common (and with hundreds of other equally recognizable names) is that they did not innovate. They created a static business model and did not anticipate that there were newer, better ways to implement new technology and strategies. Let's look at two old, established...

For many years I felt that if you scratched any American you were scratching an entrepreneur. This is the country where entrepreneurial activity is most possible and seemingly every citizen has an idea with commercial potential. Sadly, over time, I realized I was wrong. If you scratch most Americans you are most likely scratching a dreamer. The difference between a dreamer and a doer is profound. Successful entrepreneurs might have initially dreamt of success, but they will not stop there. The drive to accomplish necessary tasks to insure successful outcomes separates them from the dreamy class, which includes most people. Success is a goal that requires drive, determination, courage, fearlessness...

The American poet John Greenleaf Whittier once famously reflected; "For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: "It might have been". These words are of particular relevance today as modern life is buffeted by fear, insecurity and constant social and commercial change. The capacity for humans in developed countries to look to others for sustenance is a contemporary phenomenon fertilized in the 20th century and wildly expanded in the early 21st. For most of human history individuals and small family groups were solely responsible for hunting, gathering and protecting their persons from the elements. No one retired. There were no work rules except you had better work and produce...

Whatever happened to the Stanley Steamer automobile? From the production of Stanley's first model in 1897, the Company outsold every other firm that produced internal combustion powered vehicles until the brands demise in 1924. The Steamers were safe, durable and easily maintained. So what killed the Stanley Steamer? The Stanley Automobile Company was founded by twin brothers Francis and Freelan Stanley. The cars gained fame when a model set the world land speed record in 1906, covering one mile in 28.2 seconds. The early Steamers enjoyed a solid performance advantage over the primitive gasoline powered cars of the era. The Stanley brothers enjoyed a sterling reputation at that time for producing...

Many years ago, as a young entrepreneur seeking to launch my very first consumer product, I discovered the importance of having a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to establish my brand's niche. My partner and I had developed a very superior multi-use skin moisturizer that we positioned as working in conjunction with a novel loose powder make up. The performance of the treatment and color cosmetic system was far superior to anything on the market at the time. Our hurdle, as always for new product launches, was how to cut through market clutter and make consumers aware of our great new products. We quickly learned that simply having high quality goods, with cutting edge science was not enough. We had...

Recently I was presented with the opportunity to review a rather mundane new food product. The offering was a barbecue sauce. The taste was excellent, formulated from an old family recipe. The entrepreneur was in love with the taste, the appearance and the history of the product. It did have excellent presence. But, it did not have enough to be commercially viable as presented. Why? In order for any new product to be successful the item must offer a clearly recognizable Unique Selling Proposition (USP). A USP is a fancy business school term for the special features and/or benefits that make any new product different, and hopefully better, from competitor's wares. These features and benefits create...

I was most fortunate to work as an executive in the cosmetic and perfume industry in the 1970's and 1980's, the "Golden Years" for creativity in that wonderful business. That was the era before the immensely destructive wave of retail consolidations and corporate mergers and buyouts that has severely crimped innovation in the years since. My experience was blessedly timed to coincide with an explosion of entrepreneurial activity. The beauty industry gave me an opportunity to work with retailers, artisan craftsman and component vendors from all over the world. One of the most rewarding and enjoyable collaborations I experienced was working with Pierre Dinand to create an original perfume flacon for a...

In 1911, the Procter & Gamble Company was already a highly successful marketer of consumer products. Its original Ivory Soap was the top selling bar soap in the world. One of the key components of Ivory Soap is cottonseed oil. The Company purchased huge quantities of cottonseed oil from agricultural product brokers. As sales continued to explode, and the need for cottonseed oil expanded, P&G began to have designs on controlling the market in cottonseed oil. By controlling this market, the Company could enjoy economies of scale and drive down raw material costs for making Ivory and other products. However, with total market control over cottonseed oil, there would be added inventories of the...

I am often asked by aspiring entrepreneurs for tips that are essential to being successful in launching a new commercial venture. Below I have assembled the big 10, something like the 10 Commandments, only for entrepreneurial success. The areas covered below are not negotiable in the process of taking projects. Trying to short-circuit the list is a death knell for any start-up. The Ten Commandments for Entrepreneurs #1 Never Take Shortcuts! The market is unforgiving. You only get one shot at making a GREAT First Impression! Do everything in a first class way. #2 Never Offer an Opportunity for Consideration Without All of the Facts! Until you have fully researched the market, pricing...

The greatest Greek philosopher, Aristotle, is widely studied and discussed to this very day for his keen observations on the human condition. For almost 2400-years Aristotle's numerous writings, philosophical tracts and pithy comments on men and their relations toward each other and their environment have been dissected for the many layers of meaning that can be conjured from attempting to decipher his reasoning and logic. He enchants us still. I find that many of Aristotle's most used, famous quotes are amazingly relevant in our current time. One of my favorite quotes from Aristotle that enjoys particular resonance to the 21st century is the following: "A whole is that which has a beginning, middle...

In early 20th century America the vast majority of people living in rural areas eked out a living in agriculture. Farms were small, often sharecropped. The planting and harvesting was labor intensive and horses provided the only source of energy for mechanized tilling. The vagaries of weather and drought have always made farming difficult. Crops were mainly grown for consumption by the farmer's family, with any extra produce bartered for needed goods. We are all aware of the history of Henry Ford and his invention of the production line to mass-produce Model-T's. Ford did not invent the automobile, he simply invented a method to produce cars in mass volumes and make them available for virtually...

In the modern world we take for granted the availability of innumerable sources providing accurate measurements of time. Telling current time is so readily available that we have lost sight of the profound importance of knowing time, to the hour and minute. For most of human history accurately measuring time was irrelevant. There was no need for watches; clocks, clock radios or digital time reads on car dashboards. Until the flowering of the industrial age in the second half of the 19th century most people worked in small plot agriculture. All over the world people scratched out a living farming and herding small plots and flocks. Very few people ventured more than several miles from their place of...

This week I had the opportunity to launch a new product at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association's annual trade show in Orlando. This is an annual fair that brings together the manufacturers of all size to present and introduce new wares for the youth market. As in all industries, the competition is fierce, the innovations many and the marketing strategies are endlessly varied. During lulls in the action I walked the floor and did a bit of networking. I had the good fortune to meet a woman, standing at the smallest, most sparsely merchandised booth in the show. As we chatted she opened up to me about what her goals were for her product, at this time and at this expensive, high-end show...

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, the historic "Big 3" American automobile manufacturers are on a deathwatch. Their collective futures appear to be solely dependent on the political whims of the United States Congress. As they burn cash, are strangled by huge legacy labor obligations, confront perceived quality issues and offer cars that are out of step with consumer tastes and needs, the future looks bleak for each. There are many reasons for the demise of these legendary manufacturing behemoths. I believe the most important cause is that for too long they did not emphasize unique, elegant design. It does not cost any more to make an ugly car than a handsome car. When I sit at a traffic light...

Any reflective student of history is often amazed at the products and processes invented and discovered in the ancient world that we take for granted today. Paint, gunpowder, weaponry, cement, the arch, beer, silk, papyrus, champagne, and so many others remain at the center of modern society and commerce in one form or another. Two of the most interesting ancient inventions are among the most popular consumer products of modern times, chewing gum and chocolate. Chocolate was first harvested and converted into a consumable drink by the Aztec’s in Mexico. Before the Aztec’s, the cacao bean was considered a nuisance plant that neither animals or humans would eat. Tough, bitter, hard, and inedible...

Virtually every modern household has a basic wheelbarrow stored away. The use of the wheelbarrow is ubiquitous in construction and basic home chores. The design, form and function of the wheelbarrow has not appreciable changed for 700 years. And yet, this simple tool is one of history’s great advances in creating labor productivity.  No one knows who invented the wheelbarrow. The Chinese used crude, primitive sorts of wheeled carts, similar to the modern unit, as early as the 1st century. It wasn’t until the 13th century, however, that the type of wheelbarrow we now recognize and utilize was known to be in common use.  The forward and centered placement of the wheel made the modern unit more...

Many sterling companies have attained great heights in the last 100 years, only to plateau, decline and disappear. Bethlehem Steel, American Motors, Montgomery Ward, PanAm, TWA, Faberge and Marshall Field are prime examples of famous companies that no longer exist after enjoying generations of success. There are hundreds of other examples. Why do organizations expire after gathering such power? Currently the three American automobile giants are staring at an agonizing death by a thousand cuts. Ford, General Motors and Chrysler are case studies in how to lose direction and implode. They have not responded to changing market conditions, agreed to unrealistic and unfavorable labor and dealer contracts...

One of the signal economic thinkers of the 20th century was the Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman. His many books and papers, interviews and television specials have left us a valuable trove of thoughts and observations that should serve as guideposts during our current difficult economic times. His death has left a void that no contemporary thinker has been able to fill. That is most unfortunate, especially now. Recently, I revisited my copy of Professor Friedman's signature work, Free to Choose. It is still as pertinent, fresh and poignant, as it was the day it was first published. His reasoned defense of economic and personal freedom, strictly limited government and the rule of law...

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ST. LOUIS AREA HOMEOWNERS SUMMARY Home Siding Alternatives are discussed and, when the facts are carefully analyzed, investment in high quality, long lasting siding is a logical conclusion. BACKGROUND Many homeowners in the St. Louis metropolitan area are faced with making a difficult and costly decision: the repair and improvement of their home's exterior. This is because of one or more of the following: - natural weathering - high maintenance - inferior original products - poor original installations To maintain or enhance the value of their residence, sooner or later, a decision to repair and/or upgrade must be made. Usually delaying only increases the cost. According...

If you are of a certain age you will vividly remember the following names: Helena Rubenstein, Faberge, Germain Monteil, Trigere, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Max Factor, Schwinn, W. T. Grant, Montgomery Ward and Chuck Taylor. Each name represented a hugely successful consumer product brand. Each of these brands was grown from the entrepreneurial seed of a visionary. Unfortunately, each was subsequently abused, in several cases terminally, by non-visionary corporate bean counters. A classic example is Revlon. Revlon is instructional because it remains in the news, mostly for being a tortured shell of it's former glorious self. Founded by Charles Revson in the 1930's, Revlon was the largest cosmetic...

Every sports fan knows the story of a sports team competitively peaking at the right time on the road to winning a championship. The Pittsburgh Steelers won the 2006 Super Bowl even though they only had the second best record in their division. In addition, they had to overcome the huge hurdle of playing three straight playoff games on the road in front of hostile crowds. Entering the tournament, the Steelers were not favorites to win a championship. But they did. The level of competition they faced brought out the best in the Steelers. In any field competition is needed to enhance the vitality of the participants. A capitalist economy thrives on the ability of individuals, enterprises and...

My marketing consulting company reviews hundreds of new product submissions every year. We specialize in consumer product development. The items we analyze run the gamut of product categories. The most creative, prolific and many times, the most commercially exciting are golf, pet or hunting and fishing products. The reason I have come to believe that there is so much creativity in these areas is passion. Golfers, pet owners and outdoorsman are among the most ardent aficionados in their interests in these hobbies. They will spend almost any amount of money to improve the benefits they derive from their chosen pleasure. Golfers are manic in their desire to improve their games. We receive numerous...

Patent numbers are issued sequentially, beginning with the number one. Patent number one was issued to Samuel Hopkins on July 31, 1790. It took 75 years for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to issue patent number 1,000,000. Patent number 7,000,000 was issued February 14, 2006. It took only seven years for the USPTO to move from issuance of patent number 6,000,000 to 7,000,000. What does this mean? Simply, there is more creativity now that at any time in history. The old saw that “there is nothing new” is completely wrong. There has never been so many people and entities creating novel, unique products, technology and services, and so driven to commercialize these inventions...

Aristotle Onassis was one of the most successful, publicized and examined people in the world during the middle of the 20th century. Today, years after his death, he is principally remembered as an ultra-rich shipping magnate, touring the world on his magnificent yacht and for his romance with the diva soprano Maria Callas and marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy. Before he attained business and social heights, however, he was a very rough, uncultured, non-work of art. His effort to change a dim future is worth a look: and is instructional as a teaching aid that anyone can utilize in pursuit of success. Onassis was born in Turkey of Greek parents. At the end of World War l he, along with millions of...

In the 1970's I enjoyed the great good fortune to begin my business career in the cosmetic industry. This was an electric time for the beauty industry with great entrepreneurs, amazing promotions,  sizzling product launches and progressive retailers all combining to energize the business and drive unprecedented growth and excitement. As the decade unwound, I found myself in a fortunate place at a most fortunate moment: I became sales manager for Vidal Sassoon Hair Care Products. It was an invaluable learning experience. Vidal Sassoon is the very definition of a "renaissance man". Born into poverty in London during the depression, he apprenticed in the beauty salon of the famous Raymond of Mayfair...