In the age of email, there are still times when you need to let your voice do the talking. You may be initiating contact with a prospective client, soliciting advice on an important project, or trying to secure an interview for a job. In these cases and many others, your initial outreach will inevitably require [...]
Archive for June, 2007
Internet Marketing
Sometime around the end of May 2007 we started to stabilize on the first page of Google for most of our desired keywords. It definately was a lot of work to get to position one for “portland web design” but with the help of some friends and Google’s Webmaster tools, we did it. It’s time [...]
Filed in: Advertising SEO
Cleaning the Dust Out of Your Computer
We computer pundits write about cleaning up your hard drive all the time, but less frequently do we cover how to keep your computer equipment clean… from dust, spilled drinks, and other gunk. Not only is it kind of nasty to type on a keyboard that’s stained with Jolt Cola droplets, but having a computer [...]
Filed in: Business
The Zen of Work-Life Balance
Balancing work with an already busy life may sound like it requires a higher level of consciousness, but it’s possible to attain the perfect balance between your dream career and your life. Finding Flexibility in Work You Love You can probably already think of a few jobs that might work well with your life. Daycare [...]
How to Stop Your Dog from Barking
Territorial or protective defense are the most common reasons why dogs bark. Distress vocalizations due to fear or separation anxiety excitement or greeting during play. A dog that gains attention may bark or one that is frustrated. Some bark at others down the street that are barking. And lastly some do it out of compulsivness [...]
10 Poisonous Plants that Can Hurt Dogs
Make Certain that your yard is free of these poisonous plants if you own a dog. These are all very common, and should be avoided when walking, or allowing your dog to be outdoors. Marijuana Ingestion of Cannabis sativa by companion animals can result in depression of the central nervous system and incoordination, as well [...]
What to Consider Before Buying a Puppy
Do I spend enough time at home? Who is going to take care of your dog or puppy while you travel? Am I prepared to take my dog outside three to five times a day? Am I willing to be dragged out of bed first thing Sunday morning? Do I have the patience and persistence [...]
Taking Care of Your Mouth
Here’s some good tips for taking good care of your teeth and gums. Get regular dental check – ups. See your dentist at least every year or more often if your dentist recommends it. If you develop any problems with your teeth or gums, see your dentist immediately. If your dentist notices any problems, get them [...]
Why Dogs Behave Poorly
A stimulated dog is a better-behaved dog. Just like Humans, dogs need to be stimulated, both mentally and physically. Most breeds of dogs were developed to perform jobs for people, such as guarding, herding and hunting types of work that demands being in shape mentally and physically. Without a job to do every day, our [...]

