Published documents by Art Gib

2009

It is amazing that from anywhere in the world with a laptop computer and an internet connection anyone can access the world wide web and navigate their way through the online environment to come up with exactly what they want, when they want it. The internet is the first and only place that many people go to, to find the information, entertainment and services of businesses and retailers that...

Getting The Most Out Of Your Workout: Selecting A Gym Bag And Being Prepared Published on 31/07/2009

I love to go to the gym--it's been one of my favorite pastimes since I was in the eighth grade. But now that I am grown and live a busy life, I tend to haphazardly throw things in my gym bag and go. Sometimes this means I go without things I should have grabbed because I was in a rush and forgetful; other times this means I am over-prepared and end up carrying things that weren't necessary,...

How To Maximize The Storage Space In Your Home Published on 30/07/2009

The more my husband and I move around, the more I realize we have too much clutter for our own good. We have only just moved into a relatively spacious townhouse-style condominium, so you would think that of the cramping and crowding of our one bedroom apartment would be at an end. Well, if you think that, think again. We have to try to conserve space almost as much as we did when we lived...

Tips For Making Your Home More Energy-Efficient Published on 30/07/2009

In today's difficult economy, families are looking for ways to save money any way that they can. They are eating at home more often, reusing and making do rather than always buying new items, and looking for goods on sale whenever possible. Although saving money in day to day living is important, it is also essential for folks to seek out and correct hidden drains on a family's precious...

Gearing Marketing Toward Generation Y Published on 30/07/2009

Over the past decade there has been a paradigm shift in the way that businesses are marketing themselves to the public. Once polished corporate America with its Madison Avenue buttoned down approach to mass media advertising has been replaced with more relaxed approaches that are tailored toward generation Y. The non trusting, does not buy into the commercialism of product offerings attitude of...

People Eat With Their Eyes First Published on 30/07/2009

Have you ever heard the expression, "People eat with their eyes"? It's an idiom I only recently learned, but I can certainly verify that it's true. Did you also know that research suggests that people are least likely to eat or even sometimes drink things that are blue, as it seems the most unnatural color to ingest? Weird, isn't it? But if you think about it, it actually doesn't seem all...

Eco-Friendly Bags Can Be Both Practical And Stylish Published on 30/07/2009

Gone are the days when women went on shopping trips, either to the grocery store or to the boutiques armed with only a purse! So many people are going "green" that there has been a virtual explosion of new designs in eco-friendly tote and carrybags on the market. It is both wise and savvy to carry purchases in a re-usable tote, but does one need to sacrifice style in order to be eco-friendly?...

Giving Skin Some Respect Published on 30/07/2009

When thinking about your skin, you don't usually think about it being an organ. But, it is. It is actually the largest organ our body has. Organs are essentially a system of cells that make up a collection of tissues and function as a whole. Our skin performs a multitude of functions for our frail human bodies. Of course, the obvious one is covering our bones, muscles, and other organs....

Surgical Abortions: What Will Happen? Published on 30/07/2009

When a woman or teenager is contemplating having an abortion, she may wonder what the procedure will be like and what she may expect to have happen. If you are pregnant and want to know more about the options available to you, here's a thumbnail sketch about the subject. It is important to note that no surgical abortions can be performed less than 6 to 7 weeks after the first day of your...

Sun Rooms Are A Great Addition To Any Home Published on 30/07/2009

In today's bad housing market, many homeowners are hesitating to look for a place with more room since there is a good chance their existing place may not sell any time soon. Instead, growing families are keeping the houses they are already settled in and are looking for ways to expand living space. One of the best ways to add valuable square footage, great useable space, as well as charm and...