Published documents by Art Gib

2009

Advertisements are all around us. Whether we're watching television, driving down the freeway, flipping through a magazine, or listening to the radio, we are bombarded on every side by messages trying to get us to buy a product or service. And although there have been countless debates over whether or not advertising is effective and whether it really does influence people to purchase products,...

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...

How To Avoid Bankruptcy With Debt Management Published on 25/10/2009

Debt is an every-increasing problem for millions of Americans. And getting into debt has never been easier. With extra home mortgages, high-interest loans, and numerous credit card offers, it's no wonder so many people fall into debt. Further, as the economy continues to be weak, many people find themselves unable to pay their bills and they file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is perhaps the...

Helping Your Diabetic Child Transition Into A New School Year Published on 25/10/2009

This year has been a tough one for you. After noticing your child exhibiting the serious symptoms of continuing weight loss, dehydration, lethargy, and bladder infections, you were given the devastating news that your son or daughter has Type I or Juvenile diabetes. Of course this has been a tough year for you as the stressed, solicitous parent of a child with a very serious disease. But it...

Things To Consider When Selecting Your Bridesmaids Published on 25/10/2009

So, he got down on one knee. You had been waiting for this moment for ages. You cried, and he couldn't stop smiling. The ring was everything you had ever envisioned. You have told all your family and closest friends. The planning has been set in motion, and you can't stop daydreaming about your dress and hairstyle. And then you halt in your tracks--because it's time to select the bridal...

How To Persuade Your Child To Practice Guitar Published on 25/10/2009

Music has always been very important to me. I can't remember a time when it wasn't one of my passions, and although I have never been particularly gifted at singing or playing an instrument, I still have a hope to pass on my love to my children. I'm sure you feel the same--whether you have a musical background or not, you recognize the value of discipline and development of this particular...

A Few Tips To Overcome Habitual Disorganization Published on 25/10/2009

One of my least favorite traits as I have grown up is my utter lack of organization. I am one of those hopeless "artsy," types--always scatter-brained and unpredictable. While it sounds like a romantic lifestyle, I find myself rather frustrated when I can't find things or when I fail to remember important meetings or events. Maybe you aren't entirely like me, but you feel like you could...

A Few Valuable Tips For Helping Your Puppy Become Well-Behaved Published on 25/10/2009

So, after weeks or months of consideration and after hunting the pound and contacting breeders, you have finally brought home your sweet bundle of joy. You have had idyllic visions of life with your puppy, and so far things have been just as you imagined. But then it isn't long before you notice that your initially angelic pup is tearing up your carpet, chewing your socks, and nipping your...

The Basics Of Hydraulic Fracturing Published on 24/10/2009

In our current state, oil and natural gas are two resources most of us couldn't live without. When we get up in the morning to take a shower, most of us get hot water through hot water heaters powered by natural gas. On a cold winter morning, it's natural gas that keeps most of our furnaces working and heats up the frying pan for breakfast. Driving to work requires gas for our cars. Gas or...

The Basics Of Hydraulic Fracturing Published on 24/10/2009