Leigh G.

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Reflection: Life's Special Moments

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 11:05 pm
Time is endless. Yet despite this fact, the hours, days, weeks and years are one of the few things in life which keeps moving forward and never looks back. While our individual time on earth is limit...
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Poetry: Carpe Diem

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 3:17 am
Seize the moment Live for the day If you find happiness Grab it today Carpe diem Hold onto this time Enjoy the minute Missing out is a crime Seize the moment For it likely won't last A split sec...
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Music Touching Lives

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 3:20 am
Music has the innate ability to touch the inner depths of our souls. Because of the strong sensory feelings associated with words and sounds embedded in a musical piece, for many people, music has a t...
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Poetry: Dealing with Liars

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 3:19 am
Lies twisted the dagger With a fast quick thrust Didn't see it coming As the liar broke that trust Beware of the liar Cloaked in false words They lunge like a snake Wrap you up in girds Designed...
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Reasons Why Using Jargon in Business Letters Drives Customers Away

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 5:38 am
Using business jargon is common amongst colleagues in specific industries, but the acronyms, language and lingo spoken in these circles is typically not so well known outside the internal organization...
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California's Amazing Route 1 Scenic Drive

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 12:19 am
When we first came up with the idea to travel to California, many of our friends told us a trip wouldn't be complete without a ride down Route 1. We heeded their advice, but got lost in the proce...
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Bull Run Park: Annual Festival of Lights, Centreville, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 7:27 am
The Bull Run Park has been actively setting up this event for a long time now. Visitors to the park probably noticed all of the activity going on since October. Well, the time is almost here! This w...
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Reflections: Experiencing Deja Vu

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 3:27 am
Deja vu is an interesting phenomenon. Is it a dream? A premonition? Or perhaps it is simply a figment of the imagination? When the sensation occurs the feelings accompanying deja vu are often strong....
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Poetry: New Beginnings

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 3:21 am
Yesterdays are gone Memories distant past Time to move on Those moments have passed A path to the future Journey still unknown Stumbling in search of clarity Of seeds yet unsown New beginnings Full ...
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Reflections: My Husband is a Father

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 4:20 am
Watching a husband transform into a father is a beautiful time. I remember so clearly the day I watched my husband lovingly gaze upon our little one for the first time, and the love swelled with pride...
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Poetry: Puddles of Water

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 11:29 pm
Rain sprinkles cool showers Down upon the dusty ground Creates pools of murky water Splashing puddles seen all around Kids race down the dampened street Hopping and skipping their best Spot a puddle,...
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Photos: Autumn in The Plains, Northern Virginia

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 2:07 am
It wasn't until this year I stopped to notice how pretty the autumn months in Northern Virginia are, and this summer and fall I'd gotten a chance to begin venturing west of the DC Metro area. ...
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Importance of First Impressions at a Business Meeting

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 6:38 pm
First impression can last a lifetime. If you want to make a good first impression at a business meeting, it is important to look and act your best. In any kind of professional setting, people tend to...
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Northern Virginia Holiday and Chrismas Events Weekend of December 5, 2009

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 1:17 pm
Hard to believe Christmas is right around the corner as the temperatures are in the mid to high 60s this week. Yet the signs of holiday festivities are there. The malls and stores are decorated and p...
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Poetry: A Single Red Rose

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 11:01 pm
One single red rose held in his hand Broad smile on his face as he sees her plane land One single rose, all petals of red Graceful and pretty, thoughts of love in his head Delicate petals, crimson i...
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Poetry: Anything is Possible

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 2:31 am
Anything is possible The mind sets itself on Won't know 'til you try To see what can be overcome Envision a dreamed future In a place you want to be With vision and spirit Where you can fly...
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Photographs: Flora in Niagara Falls, Canada

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 3:15 am
The grounds on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls is simply breathtaking. While the Falls themselves are an amazing creation of nature , as I walked along the sidewalks in Canada, I kept finding myse...
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Off the Beaten Path Photos of the Grounds of Mount Vernon, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 12:04 am
Mount Vernon, VA is one of my favorite places to visit. The home of George and Martha Washington has been meticulously restored to its former glory and the grounds and gardens are well cared for. Wh...
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Poetry: The Good Old Days

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 10:08 pm
Back in good old days Kids had so much fun Times they could play In the morning sun When the sun awoke Time to leap out of beds Run to the window Sun shined on their heads Bounce out the door Whethe...
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Building a Case for the Need for Information Security

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:41 am
One problem many IT members of an organization experience is the need to justify receiving a budget for IT security. For whatever reason, many executives and managerial decision makers don't view ...
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November and Thanksgiving Events in Northern Virginia

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 8:49 am
In anticipation of the Holiday Season there is lots of stuff happening locally. Many events start in November, here are a few things I came across that's happening in the area in the month of Nove...
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Christmas and Holiday Events in Alexandria, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 8:26 am
Despite the warm seasonal temperatures currently happening in Northern Virginia, the holiday season is right around the corner. There are lots of events coming up in the next few weeks as the holiday...
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Rupert Murdoch Plans To Hide His Sites From Google, The World Yawns

Leigh G. Nov 9, 2009, 12:37 pm
This strategy would only work for very niche oriented content that would be hard to find anywhere else, but other than that...doubtful. He'd have to really differentiate the content in order to get people to pay for it. Not saying it can't be done, but he can't go with just hiding his content..that won't be enough IMO.
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Veteran's Day Events in Northern Virginia and Washington DC

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 9:19 pm
This coming Wednesday, November 11th is the observance of Veterans Day. There are many local events in the Northern Virginia area taking place to recognize the heroism and acts of those who have previ...
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Northern Virginia: Fun Things to Do with the Kids

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 4:12 am
If you live or plan to visit the Northern Virginia area with kids, there are a gold mine of things to see and do that are bound to perk your child's interest. Northern Virginia is a very family f...
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Christmas Events at Mount Vernon Estate, Virginia

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 12:17 am
The Christmas season will be soon upon us and events are already planned in much of Northern Virginia. Mount Vernon is no exception. Here are a couple events which are going on at George Washington...
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Northern Virginia Christmas Market: Dulles Expo, Chantilly, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 6:01 am
The leaves are falling, temperatures have dropped, and this means the holidays will soon be upon us. If you haven't started Christmas shopping yet, the Northern Virginia Christmas Market is taking...
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How to Choose the Ideal Location for a New Business

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:25 am
Opening a new business is a very exciting time. There are many satisfying aspects of starting your own business. Choosing your business location carefully is an important part of opening a new busines...
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Car and Carriage Caravan Museum at Luray Caverns, Luray, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 2:53 am
The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum in Luray is an interesting place to visit. If cars and old time transportation are an interest or hobby of yours, you'll love this museum. It's a little o...
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Poetry: Found Myself

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 2:28 am
Went looking the other day To find what seemed to be lost Imagine my shocked surprise When I found it was me I'd tossed Seems I'd been along a path In an off-course kind of way Didn't kno...
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Halloween in Northern Virginia: Places to Trick or Treat in Fairfax

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 4:47 am
Happy Halloween! Still a few Halloween events going on. If you're still undecided where to take the kids trick or treating today or if you want to try somewhere new outside the neighborhood, here ...
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Careers: Top Qualities Employers Seek

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 4:20 am
If you are applying for a job you'll need to put together a solid resume and cover letter. While today's employers still look at experience and education there are also many other qualities an...
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Finance: Understanding the Debt to Equity Ratio

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 2:09 am
The debt-to-equity ratio measures the amount of assets made available by creditors for each dollar of assets made available by stockholders. This ratio is categorized as a solvency ratio and these k...
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Fall Things to Do: Corn Maze in the Plains, Northern Virginia

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:17 pm
Cornmaze in The Plains is a great family day. The corn maze is the primary attraction, but there's also lots of other great stuff to do too. For the kids there's a whole play area set up, com...
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Careers: Reasons People May Want to Quit a Job

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 8:13 pm
There are many potential reasons people may want to leave a job. Leaving a position is not an easy decision, but it is one that people sometimes are forced to make. Years ago employees had a tendenc...
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Business Accounting: Understanding the Basics of Cash Basis Accounting

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 4:06 am
Cash basis accounting is based on a premise that a business transaction is completed only when cash has been collected or money has been physically paid out. Once a receipt or payment is made, then th...
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Careers: Bad Ways to Quit a Job

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 8:11 pm
There are times in life when it is necessary to quit a job. Leaving a position is not always the most pleasant task, and there are many bad ways to quit a job. Careful consideration should be given to...
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Man Arrested For Being Naked In Own Home

Leigh G. Oct 26, 2009, 3:35 pm
Why she was looking in his window anyway is beyond me. She must have been pretty close in order to get that kind of view. If it was 5:30 a.m. as originally mentioned in local forums, perhaps since light would illuminate outside, however at 8:30 a.m....
Leigh G. Oct 26, 2009, 3:40 pm
Apparently there are conflicting reports on the time. I just saw another article that said 5:30 a.m., something is weird here. This article says (and I've seen this in other reports) "Fairfax county police say a woman and a 7-year-old boy were walking by the front window around the same time."

Who walks around 5:30 a.m. with their 7 year old? Especially when its' been cold..on a school day no less.
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Business Accounting: Understanding the Basics of Accrual Based Accounting

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 2:02 pm
Accrual based accounting is a financial recordkeeping approach that is the more acceptable method to accounting practices in today's business environment. While this method takes a bit more effor...
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Fall Things to do in Northern Virginia: Corn Maze in the Plains

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 7:44 am
Corn Maze in the Plains is a farm located Northern VA that looks like a great family day. The corn maze and fall seasonal events opened September 26, however there is still time to check it out as the...
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Poetry: Carpe Diem

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 3:25 pm
Seize the moment Live for the day If you find happiness Grab it today Carpe diem Hold onto this time Enjoy the minute Missing out is a crime Seize the moment For it likely won't last A split sec...
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Haunted Hayrides at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 1:22 pm
If you're looking for seasonal things to do in the Northern Virginia area, or just some Halloween Fun, Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon is offering a limited number haunted hayrides this Halloween ...
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The Value of Ethics in the Workplace: Attention to Integrity

Leigh G. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 12:07 am
Integrity in business is important for many reasons and is directly correlated with success. Businesses that have a strong code of ethics immersed in their culture will shine above the rest. Often ...
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