Published documents by Art Gib

2009

Jack fancied himself an experienced do-it-yourself around the house: he regularly repaired leaky faucets, secured rain gutters, and even installed several ceiling fans himself. So when he decided to replace some shingles on his roof, he thought nothing of it. Unfortunately, once he got up there Jack discovered that the pitch of the roof was more than he could handle, and a momentary lapse of...

Learning How To Become A Green Thumb Published on 25/10/2009

My mother always fancied herself a gardener. But the truth was that she ended up killing most of the plants--flower or vegetable--that she ever put into the earth. Now, to be fair, much of the cause behind these deaths was caused by the deplorable Arizona sun and the poor soil quality in our backyard. If you have had similar experiences, you may feel discouraged. You might say to yourself,...

Beautiful Gifts For The Special, Hard-to-Buy-For Person In Your Life Published on 25/10/2009

We all have friends or loved ones who are incredibly difficult to buy for: either they seem to "have everything" they need already, or they are thoughtful people for whom "regular gifts" never seem to be quite enough. Soon the holidays will be coming again or that special person's birthday, and you're stuck with not knowing what to give him or her again. Here are some beautiful gift ideas that...

Shopping For Christmas Gifts Without The Stress Published on 25/10/2009

Christmas is undoubtedly "the most wonderful time of the year," but it can also be the most stressful. With busy schedules, festivities, and the never-ending obligations, it can be hard to find the time to do all of your Christmas shopping. Of course there are those who shop months in advance, but if you are like the countless others who don't enjoy planning that far in advance, trying to find...

The Many Fuel Options For Cars Published on 25/10/2009

The invention of the car is perhaps one of the most transformative inventions of the modern age. The ability to use a vehicle to transport oneself opened options for transportation that were never a possibility before. This was not only a convenience in daily life but it also made possible a kind of freedom and wandering spirit that were just too limited by distance for most people. Over the...

The Steps For Choosing A Good Labor Lawyer Published on 25/10/2009

If you've been victimized in the work place, you may very well feel alone and helpless. When times are tough as they are now, you may feel grateful to have any job at all and hesitate to make waves and risk losing your position. Work place crimes are some of the most intimidating events imaginable, especially if you are being victimized by one of your superiors. However, you should know that...

How To Stop Wasting Time And Increase Your Productivity Published on 25/10/2009

I have to confess one of my deepest, darkest secrets to you: I am a chronic time-waster. I can throw away my leisure time by doing virtually anything--text messaging, calling people I don't really want to talk to, napping, eating, playing video games, or surfing the web. You name it, and I can drain away the minutes and even hours into doing it. That is not to say that any one of these...

Different Types Of Coverage In Restaurant Insurance Published on 25/10/2009

Owning a restaurant is a major undertaking. A restaurant is a complicated infrastructure that consists of an expensive and complex building and a large staff of workers. Although owning a restaurant can be an exciting and fun way to make a living, restaurants also come with a thousand potential liabilities that could create problems and cost a great deal of money. Because of the risks a...

How To Help Your Child Cultivate A Desire To Write Published on 25/10/2009

From the time I knew how to write, I loved it. It is no wonder now that I am going to begin a graduate program in creative writing next fall. For me, it has always been about imagination, creativity, and stress relief. But for some children, it is much more difficult for them to become engaged in writing. If that sounds like your child, you may be feeling frustrated or even hopeless. There...

A Condensed Guide To Repairing And Preventing Scratches On Your Vehicle Published on 25/10/2009

My husband and I were fortunate enough to obtain an almost-new popular four-door compact car fairly soon after we were married. Though most people in our circumstances might have taken the car for granted, my spouse has taken great care to keep it in excellent condition. However, despite his efforts, unfortunate mishaps in the past two years have taken their toll. I am sad to say that there...