Published documents by Art Gib

2009

If you are anxious to get your website off the ground, you may just want to choose to download a web template and get going right away! This is just fine: but keep in mind that not all web templates are created equal, so here are some tips to help you choose the right web template the first time and avoid regret later. -- Choose the template maker carefully: there are plenty of fly-by-night...

Creating Web Pages with PHP, CMS, and Joomla Published on 18/08/2009

For those who need to design and create their own web pages, whether for personal use or for business purposes, there are few terms you should become familiar with. A few of those terms are "PHP," "content management system," and "Joomla." The following article is a brief description of these three terms and tools and how you can use them to create, manage, and enhance dynamic web pages. PHP...

What To Look For In a Wedding Photographer Published on 18/08/2009

Flowers? Check! Food for the reception? Check! Photographer? Photographer?? Wedding Photographer?!?! There is plenty to take care of for any wedding, but finding a quality photographer to capture the event is something you simply don't want to forget. Most of your memories of you'll special day will be reflected in the precious pictures he or she snaps, whether it's the ring bearer picking...

All About the Non-Denominational Christian Movement Published on 18/08/2009

There is a non-denominational movement among young adults seeking churches based on needs, not denomination. But what are those needs, exactly, and how does non-denominationalism strive to meet them? This article seeks to discuss what the term "non-denominational" means, what some of its tenets are, and some basic criticisms and rebuttals toward the movement. Non-denominational--which...

Fun Games for a Family Picnic Published on 18/08/2009

Picnics are a fun way for families to enjoy the outdoors and spend time together. Kids love being outside and like the novelty of eating in a park or picnic area. But for those families with children to entertain, having a game idea or two on hand can prevent the young ones from getting bored and wanting to go home early. Here are a few activity ideas that family members can enjoy together....

3 Ways To Still Make Money in Real Estate Published on 18/08/2009

Many experts agree that the sour real estate market is on an upswing again. New home purchases are up thanks to low interest rates as well as government incentives to first time buyers. Real estate values have held steady in the first 6 months of 2009, indicating that there will probably not be any more severe drops in the near future. Although some methods for making money in real estate that...

Replace Your Old Refrigerator For A More Energy-Efficient Model Published on 18/08/2009

One day when I was still in high school, my parents' refrigerator went out without warning. We had to go to our local grocery store and purchase chunks of dry ice to keep our groceries from spoiling while my parents went out to purchase a replacement appliance. This was so frustrating, and it was an unexpected expense that hit their wallets pretty hard. Since then, I have learned how...

For Love Of The Automobile: The Volkswagen Group Published on 18/08/2009

When I was growing up, my father drove a pale yellow 1967 Volkswagen Beetle. He taught three out of my four brothers how to drive in it--it was named Herbie or "the Bug." My whole family has a lot of fond memories of that car, so when it was unexpectedly stolen out of a local parking lot, we were all devastated. My fondness for German engineering has continued since then. There is a...

Can't Go To Rome For Your Honeymoon? Neither Could We! Here's What To Do Published on 18/08/2009

When my spouse and I initially got engaged, we envisioned a splendid vacation in Rome, complete with other glamorous stops in Europe. We would spend ten or twelve days there, and stay in a resort from which we could hear the papal mass. But when we moved up the date of our wedding by about five months, we knew that such an extravagant trip would never fit into our budget. We didn't want to...

Some Basic Tips For Creating And Promoting Your Own Website Published on 18/08/2009

When you are undertaking some major new endeavor--entrepreneurial, artistic, whatever--that you want to share with family, friends, or heck, maybe even the whole world, the first thing to do in our electronic culture is to create your own website! Having your own website is crucial these days. Whenever you see an advertisement in any form--a billboard, a quick television stint, or a preview...