e.t. carlton

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UseFul Travel Site
05/16/2020
SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI TIPS - UseFul Travel Site

As someone who's been to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia multiple times, I feel at least somewhat qualified to provide these tips to the first time safari traveler. Follow these tips and your safari adventure will be unforgettable!

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SharpHeels
12/29/2015
Self-Care Resolutions

5 Simple Resolutions That Can Lay the Groundwork for Greater Achievement Throughout the Year

Write It Sideways
01/13/2016
How to Create an Author Brand: 4 Easy Steps to Take Right Now

The thought of selling yourself as though you're a new car or a jar of mayonnaise may strike you as crass and depersonalizing, but if you've written a book and you're trying to find new readers, you are selling more than your writing. You're selling Yourself.

Thought Catalog
01/05/2016
10 Songs You Absolutely Need On Your Sex Playlist

If you're looking to spice up your sexual soundtrack but you're tired of the usual Drake/Marvin Gaye/Ellie Goulding rotation, consider adding these super-sexy but relatively unknown songs to your playlist.

The SITS Girls
06/21/2015
Branding For Bloggers | Visuals Make Your Blog Stand Out

What is branding? Simply put, it's creating an identity that is immediately recognizable and that differentiates your blog from others in your niche. Branding for bloggers is part art and part science and may require some trial and error and re-thinking, but it's worth the effort if you want to make your blog stand out from others in your category.

Marketing/Digital Branding

Selling Books
05/13/2015
Marketing on Twitter: Twitter Lists

Twitter is one of the best ways for authors to network with other writers and with publishers, literary agents and book promoters. Twitter is so important for anyone involved in the world of books that having a Twitter profile has become a must for any author, new or established, to access book blogs, thought leaders in publishing and readers.

E.T. Carlton
07/07/2015
9 Elements of Book Descriptions that Sell

Nail the Description, Nail the Sale As a professional writer and former advertising copy writer, I have a great deal of insight into how to use words to sell, how branding helps sales and how to convey the benefits of a product to a potential consumer.

Helping Business Click
04/29/2015
The 4 Big Questions to Ask When Your Business is Going Nowhere

Anyone who has had a small business runs into it: the rut. The feeling that, despite all of the time and energy and money you've poured into building and growing, you have hit a plateau. It takes insight and commitment to recognize the rut but, so congratulate yourself for taking the first step.

Editorial/Opinion

Tumblr - Et.Scribit
The Confederate Flag & Other Relics That Belong in a Museum

In a few hours, the Confederate flag that flies on the grounds of the state capitol in South Carolina will be taken off its specially-designed flagpole and moved to a museum. While we’re in a curating mood, I’d like to suggest a few more items to send to a museum with the battle flag of the Army of Northern Virginia:

Sharpheels
06/23/2015
Promote Your Value | SharpHeels

Whether you're looking for a new job or hoping for advancement in your current situation, ensuring that employers know about your professional credentials is key to a higher profile and better prospects. Credentialing and certification are part of many fields, from nursing to high tech to accounting.

Sharpheels
08/19/2015
Take Your Own Head Shots | SharpHeels

Getting the Perfect Business Photo can be Done on a Budget by Following a Few Simple Rules The days of Friendster and MySpace are long gone – social media has come a long way from its roots as a place for connecting with friends and listing your favorite bands. Today the “social” in social media has less meaning – i.e. you are just as likely to use it for professional connections. And as employers and professional contacts increasingly use social media platforms to connect, the image...

Before It's News | Alternative News
Top 10 Least Expensive Hybrid Cars of 2014

(Before It's News) Until relatively recently, the idea of a hybrid car seemed like it came straight out of a science fiction story. In the last few years, though, they have become ubiquitous on city streets in the United States and around the world.

The Rich Ten
04/20/2014
Top 10 Richest Monarchs

The wealth of monarchs is largely inherited from preceding generations, though some have endeavored to enlarge their net worth by becoming business people and making shrewd investments. The holdings of most of world's the hereditary rulers was not immune from the financial downturn of 2008, but most have since recovered and rank among the richest people on earth.

Agefilms
3M Window Tinting & Film in Dubai | Car Window Tinting

Apex Gulf Enterprises (AGE) was established in Dubai in 1981 and is one of the most well-known companies when it comes to graphics and window tinting. Dubai customers have long established a level of trust with our wide range of products from the automotive, architectural and decorative window film markets.

Landing Pages

Before It's News | Alternative News
Top 10 Best Law Schools in the U.S. | Alternative

In 2013, there were 54,000 applications submitted to American law schools. This number represents a nearly 50% decline from just 10 years earlier. Many factors may account for the dramatic dip, including the decreasing availability of scholarships and rising costs of tuition.

Before It's News | Alternative News
Top 10 Signs Your Boyfriend is Gay | Alternative

It's probably worth mentioning that if you're skulking around online, doing searches for "How do I know if my boyfriend is gay?" and "10 surefire signs of heterosexuality" you may have already answered your own question. Ditto if you're a gay man reading this article because you "just want to double check".

Entertainment/Lists

Agefilms
3M Window Tinting Car Window Tinting

A vehicle is more than just a means of transportation - particularly in Dubai and the UAE. Car owners often develop a considerable bond with their vehicles which is understandable as they were the ones to save enough money to purchase it, and often spend a lot of time driving around.

Apex Industries, Dubai
3M Vehicle Graphics : Customizable High Impact Marketing

Vehicle graphics or car stickers are large images, words, or a combination of both that are sealed to cover a vehicle and increase your company's visibility, reach customers, and advertise your product by using what is known as vehicle branding.

Travel

News in Your Pocket
08/13/2015
Hotel Alternatives in New York City

A trip to New York for a family or large group could easily cost upwards of $1000 per night in hotel rooms. But for those willing to forgo some of the amenities that a hotel provides in favor of a lower price and more room, there are alternatives to staggering hotel bills.

Northern California Day Trips
06/23/2015
Filoli Estate & Gardens San Francisco Day Trip

Filoli Estate & Gardens is just 25 miles south of San Francisco. Filoli estate is surrounded by nearly 700 acres of park land, 16 of which are beautifully landscaped gardens. Guided and self-guided tours are offered 6 days a week. Anyone interested in history or gardening will love this day trip.

Northern California Day Trips
12/15/2014
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park

One of the most beautiful parks in California is located in Burney, at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, just east of the Shasta National Forest and about 50 miles east of Redding California. It is the second oldest park in the California state park system and contains one of the area's most spectacular natural wonders: Burney Falls.

Daytrippen.com
05/18/2015
Temecula Wine Tasting Wilson Creek Winery

Founded in 1998, Wilson Creek is one of the most popular wineries in the Temecula region, with its award winning wines having reached international fame with their "Almond Champagne. The Winery is also known as the "unofficial official winery" of many U.S. Navy ships, including eight aircraft carriers!

Northern California Day Trips
11/12/2014
Stockton CA Day Trip Things To Do & See

Stockton CA Day Trip Things To Do & See while visiting this California Central Valley city. The Central Valley city of Stockton is located in the middle of the rolling hills and bucolic vistas of the San Joaquin Valley's farm and vineyard country.