http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/Humor Humor Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:34:28 -0500 Wellness is not just about not being ill. Concentrating on being healthy and caring for yourself puts you in a place where you are practicing prevention and health. A number of health and wellness guidelines for healthy aging are available here that will make a difference in the quality of your life. When it comes to self care, this means: eating healthy foods, exercising, awareness of stress, stress reduction and meeting with a group regularly to encourage community sharing and support. Health means several different things including: reducing threat for disease, treating and preventing injuries, monitoring possible health and safety hazards and using health care as a means of prevention. Over the last century, life expectancy has increased by 62%. With the arrival of genetic engineering, another dramatic increase in health and extended life can be expected. Descriptions of aging no longer include pain, disability, depression or retirement. Perception about the aging process has changed drastically. Living longer, happier and better lives is now an element of the aging process. It is very common to achieve our objectives and live full lives as we healthfully age.boomer health]]> Health]]> healthy aging]]> healthy eating]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Boosting-Quality-Of-Life-With-Tips-For-Healthy-Aging/867766 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:08:47 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Boosting-Quality-Of-Life-With-Tips-For-Healthy-Aging/867766 Number one reason for articles being declined is: Company Name/Blatant Ad Article - Article directories are not free ad agency's! The only time that a company name is acceptable in an article title or article body, is if it is being compared to another company(s) as in a contrast/compare article or done as a third party review/report. Otherwise, this type of information goes in the RESOURCE BOX ONLY. Suggestion: Instead of using the company name itself, use general terms. This will prevent it from being considered a blatant ad. You can put your company name and active links in the resource box only! Example: If ' bytepowered articles' are your niche--just use the word 'articles' instead of 'bytepowered articles' in your article body and/or title. Using the company or product name in the article title or article body will result in your article being rejected as a blatant advertisement. Exception: If your article is a third party review, then it is not an advertisement. In this case, you must mention the competitors company name, as well as compare the product or service to the competitors.article]]> article writing]]> article writing guide]]> bytepowered editor]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Article-Writing-Guidelines-Part-1/867527 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:23:29 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Article-Writing-Guidelines-Part-1/867527 The Blarney Stone is a historical stone, or actually part of the Blarney Castle in Ireland where it was believed that kissing the stone can grant you the gift of gab. Yeah, it seems strange in this day and age, but who are we to question tradition? It's not like I'm saying that Santa Claus doesn't exist (OOPS!). There is so much to know about conversation that anyone, even I, could ever realize. You can go though watching talk shows; radio programs; clubs dedicated to public speaking; ordinary conversations; certain rules still apply when it comes to interaction through words. It may sound tedious, I know, but even though it's your mouth that's doing the work, your brain works twice as hard to churn out a lot of things you know. So what better way to start learning to be an effective communication is to know the very person closest to you: yourself. 1. What you know. Education is all about learning the basics, but to be an effective speaker is to practice what you've learned.improve communication]]> communication]]> empower communication]]> SELF DEVELOPMENT]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-Piece-Of-Blarney-Stone/867410 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:43:07 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-Piece-Of-Blarney-Stone/867410 Brad Paisley loves going out on a Saturday night. So much so that he's extended his American Saturday Night Tour yet again, pushing the schedule into 2010. "There's something special about a Saturday," he said when he first announced the name of his tour back in January '09. "That is, you didn't have to work...you don't have to work the next day...you're getting over whatever happened at work or whatever happened in your week...and hopefully you're taking a little break from reality. And any time we fire up this show-whether it's a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday-it's going to be officially Saturday night when we start. And it's not 'not Saturday night' until you leave." The tunes he'll be performing are the 2009 Country Music Association Award-winning hits that earned him Top Male Vocalist and Vocal Event of the Year (the latter was a duet award with Aussie Keith Urban for the hit "Start a Band"). If you missed the first part of his tour, don't hesitate this time around when Brad Paisley tickets become available online for 2010!Brad Paisley]]> music]]> concert]]> tickets]]> country]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Brad-Paisley-Tickets---It-s-Another-Saturday-Night/866094 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:39:17 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Brad-Paisley-Tickets---It-s-Another-Saturday-Night/866094 You want to find something unique, memorable and something that even the most difficult person to shop for on your list will love. This year, gifts that lighten the mood are especially popular. Collectibles, novelties, gag gifts, hard-to-find items and other trendy items are sure to please anyone on your list. Entertainment specialty stores offer a wide range of new and used books, DVDS, Blu-ray movies, video games and CDs, as well as trends merchandise. Some even offer used racks of the same items at a fraction of the cost of new, allowing consumers to save money and give an environmentally friendly gift. Below is a guide to help you shop for everyone on your list this holiday season: Have a school aged kid that always wants the latest toy or fashion item? What to buy: * Trendy clothing items - Skelanimals is a unique line of cutting edge fashion trends featuring cute skeleton animals. Merchandise includes clothing for men, women and kids, books, candy, foot wear, plush animals, backpacks, perfume, scarves, lip gloss and more. * Character toys - Domo, Japans favorite fur ball and the mascot of Japan's NHK television station, is invading the United States!hastings entertainment]]> christmas shopping]]> used books]]> DVDS]]> Blu-ray movies]]> buy books]]> used book]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Trendy-Gifts-For-2009/866041 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:26:14 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Trendy-Gifts-For-2009/866041 When you hear the word "banquet", what comes to your mind? A boring fundraiser? Endless speeches? Or a terrific night out? Here are ten tips for planning a banquet that will leave your guests waiting for next year's event to come around again. 1) Timing. Make sure that you give yourself enough planning time. Banquet facilities book events months in advance. So if you don't start early, you may get stuck with a facility that doesn't suit your needs. This rule applies to invitations, as well. You want your guests to save the date and to take it into account when planning their own calendars. If you are planning a fundraising banquet for an institution or organization, check ahead that the date you've decided on doesn't clash with another organizational event. For example, if you're planning a benefit banquet for a school, check that the annual talent show or PTA president's daughter's wedding wasn't scheduled for that night. For organizations - whether educational or otherwise - this rule is crucial. You are dealing with a limited clientele (i.e. those who are connected to the institution), and you want to have the maximum turnout possible. 2) Choose your committee.banquet tips]]> fundraising ideas]]> banquet themes]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ten-Tips-For-A-Successful-Fundraising-Banquet/865944 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:01:14 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ten-Tips-For-A-Successful-Fundraising-Banquet/865944 Ironman]]> Movie]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ironman-Movie/865777 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:03:33 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ironman-Movie/865777 If you are a writer that has been writing article after article and have not yet had one published by a popular ezine or newsletter publication, then you might be doing something wrong. Ezine publishers are desperate for good articles they can use for distribution, and with a little effort, one of your articles could be published in front of several thousands (or even millions) of subscribers. Here are 5 article writing tips to help you create an article that the newsletter publishers would love to publish. Article Writing Tip # 1: Be An Authority on the Subject. If you have been writing dozens of articles, but on many different topics, then no wonder you have not had one of your articles chosen yet. There are a set number of articles you will need to publish in order to be seen as an authority in that niche: At least one hundred, in most cases. You can very well have over a hundred articles in one niche, on different directories, as long as you circulate your articles properly. Webmasters go to different directories to look for publishable articles, not just one or two.article marketing tips]]> how to write articles]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Article-Writing-Tips--How-To-Write-Articles-That-Ezine-Publishers-Would-Love-To-Publish/865112 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:17:48 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Article-Writing-Tips--How-To-Write-Articles-That-Ezine-Publishers-Would-Love-To-Publish/865112 A unique way of asking a buddy to be your groomsman is through a funny poem. Since only few are available online, make you own versions by revising some from the following sites: LIWeddings, Weddingbee, Funny poets, Peculiar poetry, Poems4ever, and zazzle. Looking for funny poems to invite your groomsmen is quite a challenging thing to do. With not so many readily available poems, it is best to get some ideas and make some revisions from the following sites namely: LIWeddings It is much appreciated when you have personally-made poems for your groomsmen. It comes from your heart; therefore, it is made out of greatest sincerity. Below is a short sample revised from this site: Groomsman is a special pal Who looks nervous while standing at his friend's side Just relax and stay calm Hope to see you at the wedding without qualm Weddingbee A creative way of asking your close friend to be one of your groomsmen is by making a customized card with a funny, but a heartfelt poem on it.groomsmen gifts]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Where-To-Find-Funny-Poems-For-Groomsmen/864219 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:42:25 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Where-To-Find-Funny-Poems-For-Groomsmen/864219 The male Sagittarius, Aries, Leo, Aquarius and Libra are the zodiac signs that are attracted to a female Sagittarius. Sagittarius, represented by an archer, is a fiery sign. That is why it is no surprise that females born under this sign have a strong personality in regards with justice, morality and even her energy and versatility. Sagittarian women are very independent and they love freedom. They are always ready to explore and meet new adventures. They love the outdoors, sport-related activities, and travelling. These females are highly spirited, lively and straightforward. The Sagittarian females' enthusiasm, energetic and outspoken personality may be intimidating to the males. But there are still men who love this type of women. Below are the male zodiac signs attracted to a female Sagittarius: Sagittarius Under the same zodiac signs, a male and female Sagittarian make for a great match. A Male under this sign is quite attracted also to a Sagittarian female because she can keep up with his love of adventure and his enthusiastic personality. Their sense of optimism, independence and open-minded attitude on life make them very compatible. With their union, they can reach new, exciting and great achievements.zodiac sun signs]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Zodiac-Signs-Attracted-To-A-Female-Sagittarius/864204 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:33:35 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Zodiac-Signs-Attracted-To-A-Female-Sagittarius/864204 In 1981, Salman Rushdie published Midnight Children, a novel that one can say belongs to the genre of magic realism. Though the genre has been totally dominated by Latin American writers -Garcia Marquez, Juan Rulfo, Isabel Allende, and Laura Esquivel- the Indian author Rushdie holds his own. Though far from being a work immersed in social realism alone, Midnight Children, contains a great deal of parody and satire of India-but all done with artistry. All in all we can say that humor prevails. And when we are in doubt we accept that the author means well and we read his humorous antics with goodwill-much as we do with Lawrence Sterne's Tristram Shandy. For those who are language-oriented, the novel owns a treasure of hyperbole, similes, and metaphors: as when he refers to "pickles of history." Pickles, for those who like them and eat them, leave a sour taste in your mouth, just like some episodes of Indian history. To present his own interpretation of reality, Rushdie tells us that "Sometimes legends make reality, and become more useful than the facts." And he goes on the insert a series of tales and legends within the novel.magic realism]]> midnight children]]> salman rushdie]]> salmon rushdie]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Salman-Rushdie---Parody-In-Midnight-Children/863986 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:20:27 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Salman-Rushdie---Parody-In-Midnight-Children/863986 A comedic vixen best known for skewering all kinds of celebrities without giving a second thought to the matter, Chelsea Handler is an internationally recognized late-night talk show host and standup comedian whose zings are potent and jabs are frequent. Now that she's offended most every American with her witty quips and no-boundaries humor, Handler is off to try her 'hand' with another audience, recently wrapping up a series of four episodes of her E! late-night talk show Chelsea Lately in Sydney, Australia. Selling Chelsea Handler tickets for her shows in Oz to enthusiastic Australian audience members, Handler lit up Sydney's Foxtel Studios from Nov. 23-25, taping shows for her Chelsea Lately program that were relentless as ever. The episodes were aired at a delay after the taping, and Handler gave a sneak peek to the chaos Down Under when she blogged about her Australian experience on her "Inside Chelsea" comedy blog. Making fun of her assistant Chuy (whom she regularly refers to as "Little Nugget") and roundtable regular Heather McDonald, Handler blogged, "We have finally arrived in Australia. Chuy is currently trying to get out of the baby kangaroo outfit that I made him wear on the flight over.Chelsea Handler]]> comedy]]> stand up]]> show]]> tickets]]> tour]]> entertainment]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Chelsea-Handler-Tickets---Chelsea-Hands-Laughs-Down-Under/863958 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:01:45 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Chelsea-Handler-Tickets---Chelsea-Hands-Laughs-Down-Under/863958 The holidays can represent a wide range of beliefs, traditions, and gift-giving opportunities. While the holidays are traditionally a time of religious and spiritual contemplation and rejoicing, everyone can use some humor in their life. This is especially true in today's tight economy where many families are discovering that they will be unable to travel to see family and friends this holiday season. This realization is making the use of Christmas cards and holiday photo cards, once again, a great way to reconnect with loved ones without breaking the family bank account. Everyone needs a good laugh now and then. You can use your Christmas cards as a way to spread some holiday cheer by using humorous family photographs to design custom made holiday cards. Nearly everyone has a photograph or two that can bring on a smile even on the worst of days. If you do not have one that will work, there are plenty of opportunities to create a humorous holiday photo card with a digital camera and very little effort. 1.Holiday photo card]]> Christmas cards]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Top-10-Funniest-Holiday-Photo-Card-Ideas-Revealed/863643 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:35:14 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Top-10-Funniest-Holiday-Photo-Card-Ideas-Revealed/863643 The prospect of speaking before an audience - large or small - can be very daunting. Here are ten tips to help you make your public address a major success. 1) Know your subject. The first thing you have to do when preparing a public speech is to make sure that you know your subject. If you do a slapdash job on the research, it will be very apparent in your speech, and no one will take you seriously. So take the time to research your topic so thoroughly that you will know more information about it than you will actually include in your address. 2) Utilize your nerves. Even experienced speakers get nervous before giving a speech. The difference between the pros and the novices is that the former utilize their nervousness while the latter tend to get nervous about being nervous. Realize that a bit of nervous energy is a good thing because it can be converted into enthusiasm. If you find that you've got a major case of the willies, take deep breaths, listen to some soothing music, and calm down.public speaking]]> speaking tips]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ten-Tips-For-Public-Speaking-Success/863572 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:48:29 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ten-Tips-For-Public-Speaking-Success/863572 Trucker hats aren't just for truckers anymore. The mesh lined and usually graphitized caps returned to the fashion scene several years ago, after having their heyday in the 1970s. Pretty boy and product placement's favorite it boy, Ashton Kutcher, made the hat famous once more. Men around the world instantly had to have their heads lined with trucker hats. Whether you love or love to hate trucker hats, these trendy head toppers are in abundance and are an easy way to accessorize an outfit or cover up a bad hair day. When to Wear Wear a trucker hat in casual settings. Despite what you may see on Hollywood's finest, refrain from wearing a trucker hat to church, a black tie event, on a special date, and on a meet-the-parents meet-up. Do wear a trucker hat to a sporting event, to run errands, and to play mini golf. How to Wear Trucker hats were first associated with blue collar demographics; the irony is that higher end labels, like Von Dutch and Ed Hardy, manufacture these hats for trendy teens and young adults who are more than likely not apart of the working class demographic.Trucker hats]]> Von Dutch]]> Ed Hardy]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Trends-In-Trucker-Hats/862230 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:29:59 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Trends-In-Trucker-Hats/862230 Building a power list of loyal subscribers that are willing to gobble up anything you throw at them is the key to maintaining and expanding an internet business. This list will be the main focus of any internet business to earn money online successfully. Every online business provides either a great product or service focused on solving a problem for the customer and generating satisfaction. This satisfaction that customers get from the product or service can make them become loyal repeat customers and let you earn money online over and over again. They may even be so satisfied with your product as to recommend you and your site to other people. The first step of building a power list is to capitalize on your current traffic and entice them to subscribe to your mailing or opt-in list. This list of subscribers has agreed to receive promotional materials such as newsletters and catalogs to keep them informed of the latest updates to your business or niche. Such promotional materials are sent through emails to the subscribers at various time intervals or as an occasional broadcast message. Email marketing is the perfect media of advertising for internet businesses.internet business]]> internet home business]]> business opportunity internet]]> ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Building-A-Huge-Power-List-Of-Subscribers-To-Earn-Money-Online-Over-And-Over-Again/862144 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:04:02 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Building-A-Huge-Power-List-Of-Subscribers-To-Earn-Money-Online-Over-And-Over-Again/862144 Christmas is just around the corner so it is time to begin planning get-togethers with loved ones and friends. Many people love to entertain over the holiday season and they spend a lot of time working out all of the details involved in throwing a successful party. There are menus to create, decorations to put up, and often travel plans must be made and finalized. Often arrangements must also be made to pick up relatives from the airport or train station. Christmas time is the one time out of the entire year that people put forth a little extra effort to keep in touch with relatives and old friends. Hosting a holiday party provides you with the opportunity to touch base with distant family members and old pals and also allows you to show off your culinary skills. Many people, unfortunately, do not give a whole lot of thought to the type of holiday party invitations they send out. It is very easy just to pop into the local greeting card store and pick up a package of rather generic party invitations.party invitations]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Be-Sure-To-Select-Holiday-Party-Invitations-With-Care-/861953 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:47:14 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Be-Sure-To-Select-Holiday-Party-Invitations-With-Care-/861953 We know that when we start working at home it is a consumable amount of time that is expended. When you start writing ads or articles it is okay to add a light joke to keep your audience's attention. I have found that some people will respond to an email with a bit of humor before one that is just on the serious side. It's okay to lighten up the information highway. Breaking up the information is easier to get the attention to the real important data that you want them to receive. Use tools that help you with the headlines because this is the first impression, and you want them to follow through to the email itself. I found one that will break down into the three emotional categories. Advanced Marketing Institute gives you a free headline analysis with the percent following on the next page. Strive to get the biggest number possible so the potential is greater to get the mega clicks from your readership. It takes time and trial, add a new word, take out words until it rises to at least 50%. You can find out how it rates, there are three Intellectuals, Empathetic and Spiritual.work at home]]> humor]]> home business]]> article marketing]]> ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Exclusive-Humor-Shines-Through-In-Article-Writing/861946 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:39:40 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Exclusive-Humor-Shines-Through-In-Article-Writing/861946 Russian Woman]]> dating]]> anastasiadate]]> dating tips]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Veni--Vidi--Vichi-----Dating-Russian-Woman/861282 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:10:29 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Veni--Vidi--Vichi-----Dating-Russian-Woman/861282 The beginning of a relationship can be difficult as there are many differences between two people which can cause problems. One of the first real milestones in matchmaking is the invitation to meet your girlfriend's friends. The time to meet friends signifies a great deal in a new relationship and also carries a great deal of weight. The impression left on a woman's friends can be very helpful or harmful and may even significantly change the chemistry built up while dating. When the time comes to take this significant step you should be well prepared to make the best impression possible; not by acting in a deceptive way, but certainly on your best behavior. Though many men respect the opinion of a friend might have about their new sweetheart, this often goes double for women and to bungle the first meeting may have a lasting negative effect. Test the Waters: Before you plan to meet your sweetheart's closest gal pals it is wise to know what kind of charms will work and what might be considered over the top or phony.matchmaking]]> dating]]> meet friends]]> make new friends]]> meet her friends]]> girlfriend friends]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Meet-Her-Friends/860301 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:33:02 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Meet-Her-Friends/860301