- Boost Your Immune System Naturally With Cartoon Laughter
You might think about calling a good doctor to put me away if I told you that a good cartoon might save your life, or at least increase the quality of your life. Ironically it is good doctors who agree with this theory. - Is There A Zen To Internet Commerce
I remember in my youth when my mom would take me shopping. I had the most fun in the grocery store, for whatever reason, but, as I matured into my teens, fashion and grooming stores became more interesting. Like a lot of teenage boys, upon new information, girls were suddenly a lot more interesting. And to our (boys) surprise, we were becoming interesting to them as well, though, they were better at hiding it. A new thing was happening to us...relationships. They were so much fun back then. Life was simpler. No bills to pay. Never an argument about finances. Ahhh. The good old days. - the zen of cartoon humor
People tend to be visual creatures. We react to what we see. And to a lesser degree, we are auditory. If we hear a sound or loud noise, we may react as well. We react even differently to music. All play upon our emotions. - the zen of humor and cartooning
Humans are visual animals. We react to what we see. And to a lesser degree, we are auditory. Sounds can cause a reaction. On stage artists have the advantage of us cartoonists, so we have to work twice as hard to get your attention. - L.a.'s Best Auto Mechanic
Muscle cars, though still popular, are not what they were when I was a teen in the early 1970's. That is when I first began racing them. I was only 15 and was behind the wheel of a monster Ford Torino four speed 8 cylinder with Headman headers and dual exhaust. Gas was cheaper than candy. I was hell on wheels, so I thought. - Should We Laugh At Lawyers?
Admittedly, cartoonists should not have the final say on law. I am a cartoonist, so I will have the semi-final say, if I may please the court. I find myself in the precarious position of writing about law. Though I do take the law seriously, I find humor in it as well. And I believe I have carte blanche to do so. - Cow Collectibles: Why Are So Many Into It?
The dog has traditionally been "man's best friend" but one must admit, the cow is the most fun, not to mention the most edible. And as a cow item collector, I feel the cow is possibly the funniest animal on the planet. Though this may be hard for some city-dwellers to fathom, I can assure you Mississippians and other inhabitants of the southeastern states were laughing at cows years before The Far Side. - Aardvarks, Dentists, And Cartoons
Londons Times Cartoons is loaded with animal images, but none is more popular and funny than the aardvark. Aardvark Dentistry is the name of one of their most classic favorites and the cartoonist has decided to do a little research on the aardvark. This is the fascinating information he found. If you are looking for aardvarks, you need to go south of the Sahara Desert in Africa. "Earth Pig" is what the Africans call them, and, in fact, the name ardvark means "earth pig". So, makes sense to me. Their body somewhat resembles a pig which probably has a lot to do with that. But why they call them earth pigs, since regular pigs do not fly (to my knowledge) is beyond me. Their tails resemble a kangaroo's and ears like a rabbit. Aardvarks stay inside, whatever that is during the day. - Suffer From Depression? A Dog May Save Your Life
Major depressive disorder has been with me since my teens. It may be even further back than that, that is my first memory of "feeling different". I have struggled with it for many years as I will be fifty four in a few months. I know the cure, and I am grateful. Therapists says there is no cure. I strongly debate that notion. - How Stray Dogs And Cats Help Us
When entering a relationship, or even considering it, we always talk about unconditional love. We miss it. We sometimes received it from our parents and more often from grandparents. - Becoming A Cartoonist....instead Of A Realtor
I used to joke that the OB/GYN told my mom, "It's a Realtor" when I was born. My parents owned a very old real estate stable family real estate company and were from a generation where, if and when an offspring arrived, especially a male, they were born to be bred.that is, bred into the family business, or made to be the future superstar salesman. I let them down. - My Parents Wanted A Realtor So I Became A Cartoonist
It was July 16, 1954. I was just washed from exiting my mom's womb. "Congratulations, Ms. London," I used to joke that the OB/GYN told my mom, "It's a Realtor". My parents owned a very old real estate stable family real estate company and were from a generation where, if and when an offspring arrived, especially a male, they were born to be bred shaped and molded into that genetically-inherited business. I tried it a few years. It was disastrous. - Funny Dog & Cat Cartoon Products Are Helping Strays
People can be so different (and alike) in so many ways but nothing can bring us closer together than a cute puppy or kitty. They seem to have a special spirit with which be an impetus for helping bring people together. - Why Humorous Corporate Gift-giving Works
Your career and name are important to you, as is how people perceive you. How many coffee mugs day planners, gourmetgift baskets, and other "expected" corporate gifts have you sent? I can bet too many. And here's why. - Online Shopping Must Do's For Buyers Or Sellers
I'm constantly quizzed as to why I have so many web sites and sell so many of my Londons Times Cartoon products. "Why not just be a cartoonist," many ask. That's a good question, though, at the risk of sounding cynical, the mortgage must be paid. So I start with something with which they can identify. - The Documented Birthplace Of Rock And Roll
A small town ninety miles south of Jackson, Ms. called Hattiesburg, population about 100k, is the real birthplace of rock and roll. It is where I was born. It is well-documented in many prestigious hard copy and online periodicals - Valentine's Day Way To Rekindle Tired Relationship
There are ways to get untrapped in a stale marriage as the years pass. Though we still love our mate, we might feel bored with the routine. Don't just rekindle the romance, or fan the flames, add kerosene to the fire of it, and use Valentine's day as a celebration of love, a reason to try something different, and then make it a habit, a new way of life to change the parameters and depth of the relationship. I have seen these tips work many times. - Public Schools Benefit From Cartoons
The children of our current generation, admittedly are more sophisticated than we were, we, being the baby boomer generation. We felt we were the most insightful generation ever. Of course every generation has its share of egotism. That was obviously prevalent in ours (the baby boomers) - Valentine's Day: How To Re-establish A Stale Relationship
Let's face it. Even the most loving couples can get bored with each other after the years pass. We know we love them, but we are bored and the passion is not there. Don't just rekindle the romance, or fan the flames, add gas to the fire. Let Valentines give us a new reason to show we care and love. Why not try something a bit different, and then make it a habit, a new way of life to change the parameters and depth of the relationship. I know these ideas work time and time again from those who are brave enough to give one or two of them a try (or all of them). It can be great fun for both as well. - A Thong In My Heart
I was one of those nerdy guys who forgot to change his underwear. No, it's not what you think. I changed them daily, I simply forgot to change styles and brands long after the trends had run out. It was out of habit. Once a plain white stretch brief wearer, always one. Or so I thought. I didn't know I was about to lose my "underwear innocence" at age 50. - The Magic And Simplicity Of Building Self-esteem
Self-esteem can do wonders for your self-esteem. I know you probably are going to go back and read that first sentence to make sure I worded it properly. - Why People Should Salute The Far Side's Gary Larson....still
I can drone on and one regarding Gary Larson's Far Side. Just a few humorists who had a great impact on my life before I launched Londons Times Cartoons. Most were movie and television actors, and only two have been cartoonists. Larson was the major influence and continues to be. The others were comedians and actors such as Steve Martin, Mike Myers, Steven Wright, Red Skelton, Jack Benny, Billy Crystal, Dana Carvey, Peter Sellers, and and others of whom I cannot think of at the moment. One other cartoonist was the late great Charles Schulz, and they all influenced me in a different way. - How The Internet Leveled The Playing Field For The Disabled
The system labeled me disabled in 2001. I was thought to have depression. I did feel depressed, but never felt that was the real problem. I turned out to be right. But it took a long time to prove it, and a very astute medical community. - How To Become Happy...and How Not To
Recently a friend sent me an email asking me my secret to happiness. It took me by surprise as I didn't have an answer. I can remember a time in my life when my moods would swing, I had depression, but I was treated and do not live with that now. But happy? I wouldn't exactly call it that. - Gary Larson Made Me Do It.
I loved my years of living on Capital Hill in Washington, D.C. I was your typical hippie-turned-yuppie. Still thought like a sixties, guy, dressed like an eighties one. I liked my paycheck more than a bag of pot or the Beatles White Album. - Guru-free Seo
As a cartoonist, I don't get asked too many questions regarding the world of website SEO. As an Internet consultant who studied business at Western Governor's University, I get asked questions daily. And it really is not much of a surprise. A great many web owners do not know SEO. There are others who think they know SEO, and "learned from experts", only to find out within a few weeks or months that their site has been removed from Google for using backdoor or blackhat methods of marketing. The sad thing is that most of them didn't have a clue they were doing it unethically. They simply downloaded an Ebook that they paid way to much money for and followed the instructions. - The Zen Of Pregnancy
I am a cartoonist who happens to love babies and animals. I get along with them well and they me. Last week I opened a cartoon maternity shop that also sells matching cartoon infantwear and kids tees, along with doggie sweaters and the like. It is more fun than I remember ever having in the world of Internet businesses. It makes a lot of people happy and I know why. - Why Does America Love The Pink Flamingo?
You love 'em or hate 'em. The pink flamingo that is. To you its art or junk. It's a matter of taste. But pink flamingo fanatics have kept this collectible phenomena alive even after laws were passed to try to prevent them in yard. Today the pink flamingo is more popular than ever. It all started at a little factory called Union Products back in the 1940's in Lemnister, Ma. - T-shirts: America's Most Popular Gift
Shopping for the perfect t-shirt? Maybe it's for you. Perhaps a friend on a special occasion. Don't think tees are a great gift? Think again. 99% of Americans have a favorite tshirt and most American adults have between 16-40 designed ones. - Take These Steps For Safe Easy Internet Shopping
We've read "From Here To Eternity" about smart online shopping. How to find the right company, the right product, the safest checkout, the right shipping price, what type of guarantee if any, and more. Some of the information is pragmatic and a lot of it is hype to sell one's store. - Art Licensing: The Real Money In Cartooning
In my ten years of cartooning, people often want to talk about the money. They say things like, "You must be rich with all those newspapers you are in." In the first place, I'm not in that many newspapers and not even syndicated. Even if I was in syndication, that is not where the money is in cartooning. Speaking of syndication, the lottery has better odds. - Why St. Valentine, The Patron St. Of Love, Was Executed
As early as the fourth century B.C., the Romans engaged in an annual young man's rite to passage to the God Lupercus. The names of the teenage women were placed in a box and drawn at random by adolescent men; thus, a man was assigned a woman companion for the duration of the year, after which another lottery was staged. After eight hundred years of this cruel practice, the early church fathers sought to end this practice... They found an answer in Valentine, a bishop who had been martyred some two hundred years earlier. - Art Clock Collecting Top Ten Things To Do
You have heard the value of collectible clocks and want to start a hobby. Or maybe you are a veteran clock collector. Antiques may be your thing or the latest trend of clocks with imprinted artwork. The more you know, the more you'll save when buying. Here is a list that may help 1. Visit museums and websites that have exhibitions and inventories of clocks. Most museums hand out detailed brochures. Most new clock sellers will be able to explain the history of the artist whose work appears on the clock and where he/she stands in the marketplace. 2. Shop the Internet for clock dealers and collectors. More likely than not, they share your enthusiasm and will be glad to share information. 3.If you are unsure of of the clock's value, look up comparable clocks and what price they have sold for in the past. This will be of great help. - Top Ways To Enter The Humor Profession
How does one get into comedy or become a cartoonist? Let me count the ways. There are too many to mention and its really one of those trial and error fields. But "funny" is a must. - Five Things You Must Do To Be A Professional Humorist
I can't tell you the right or wrong way to enter the field of comedy or how to become a cartoonist and keep a straight face. And that's good. Don't keep a straight face. That is rule number one. - An Online Merchant Bundles His Products...and Is Proud
I remember when I was six years old and my mom was pregnant with my baby brother. I still have a photo at about month 8.5. It was not a pretty picture (not Mom, she was beautiful), but the fashion they put her in. Then later, we took pics of my baby brother in his trendy infant wear. Not too much prettier. What was wrong? No bundling of products is my theory. - Internet's Top Cartoonist Shares Simple Secrets Of Humor
Being funny is not necessarily something with which someone is born. No, it does not hurt, but it it can prevent some major hurdles. In a nutshell, before one even thinks about trying to become funny, that is, if they are naturally not funny, is to learn about editing, and the fact that other people want the punch line and want it fast. - Opera Making A Big Comeback With The Vahan Mirakian Foundation
I wrote an article last week about meeting opera tenor superstar Vahan Mirakian last year in Mexico during his deportation battle to re-enter the U.S. I am very pleased to say that he has returned and is doing his good works through his nonprofit foundation, the Vahan Mirakian Foundation. I wish everyone would visit his website and experience the music, and some of the videos, hear some snippets of this man's amazing talent at www.vahanmirakian.com. - The Saga Of Opera Tenor Vahan Mirakian
When I was told by my friend, an immigration attorney, I was going to Mexico to meet a famous European opera star, I expected something very different. The beauty of the small town outside of Tijuana was no surprise, but the sad look on the opera singer's face was. I hadn't a clue as to why someone living in such a paradise, could feel so down. I would later find out. - Limu Moui Health Miracle Drink Featured On All Major Networks
When I first heard about Limu Juice and fudiocan from Sheila Parrish of the Original Limu Company, I thought, "Oh no, here goes, another health fad and I am going to have to pretend to listen. I was pleasantly surprised. - Is There A Perfect Corporate Gift?
In my humble opinion, a lot of giant retailers of various products do some things very, very right, and others, leave something to be desired. - Art Branding & The Internet No More Excuses
There was a time before the Internet when trying to brand one's own product or service was virtually impossible unless one was looking at a huge trust fund with his or her name on it. The Internet has turned that upside down and now, with online print-on-demand services, there is no excuse to not have one's own brand. - Sheila Parrish Knows Her Limu Juice...and Fucoidan
When one thinks of taking a powerhouse drink for their immune system, these days, limu juice wins out over the rest. But which is the right limu juice for the best fucoidan bio-availability. Distributor Sheila Parrish says The Original Limu Company's delicious fruit drink offers 2400% more than its second leading competitor. This is due to a patented process that is over 20 years old. It only makes sense to go with one that stays and works with the immune system. Though Parrish makes no personal claims, she shows the studies summary in this article. - The Economic Impact Of T-shirts In America
If you were like me, a tee was a tee was a tee. - The Economic Impact Of T-shirts In America
And You Thought T-Shirts Were Not An Important Part Of American History. - Are You A Renegade Entrepreneur?
Chances are you are as sick of the old sayings, "Diamonds are right under your nose" and "Do what you do best", etc. - Are You A Renegade Entrepreneur?
Chances are you are as sick of the old sayings, "Diamonds are right under your nose" and "Do what you do best", etc. - I Was Mistreated For Having Depression For 35 Years Then Came Vns
I remember walking into the counseling center over three decades ago at the University Of Southern Ms. I told them I was feeling "down" a lot and was certain I had depression. So were they. Hence I did. - Maternity Wear: How Did This Get Started
Since all women dressed baggy in the dark ages, maternity wear probably existed before it actually had the label "maternity wear". It was simply known as baggy clothes. - Dogue Stories: Origins Of The Dog De Bordeux
There are as many Dogue de Bordeaux origination theories as there are Hollywood star meltdowns. Most of them seem to have credibility and are believable, but they range from the Dogue being first bred from the Bulldog and several other breeds to the Dogue pre-dating their alleged parents to the stories of being born and raised in Tibet to the fact that dog in Rome during Julius Caesar's reign. The most agreed upon origination theory was ancient France, where they lived in Aquitine. The one thing canine historians agree upon is that these ancient Bordeauxs share the same link as all 21st century Molossers. - Why Newspapers Run Cartoons
Newspapers run a full page called "the comics page" in which they receive no revenue. Why do they do it? - Good Things To Know About Poodle History
When I first started my cartoons, I was thinking of dogs. It was going to be a totally dog cartoon (that is, Londons Times Cartoons). But the more dog cartoons I created, the more I wanted to do cats, and relationships, and people, and science, ad nauseum. Oddly enough, after I opened my RickLondonCollection.com store, I started getting more and more emails from poodle owners and lovers wanting to know if I could kindly put up more poodle-oriented merchandise I finally did, but first, I felt compelled to learn the history of the poodle. Though I'd owned dogs all my life, and my first cousin owns and loves her standard poodle, I knew very little about the breed. I was surprised at what I learned. - Branding & Private Labeling. It's A Breeze. Or Is It A Hurricane?
Ten years ago I started my own private label of humor gifts, the Rick London line. To be honest, I did not even know I was "branding". If only I knew then what I know now. - Limu Moui Juice: Abc, Cbs, Fox & Nbc News Gives Thumbs Up
It is not like me to promote someone else's products or service. It is not that I'm that self-centered, I simply don't have the time. I am generally too busy promoting my own. Last week, after ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox all had glowing reports on a product called Limu Moui containing a so-called immune system miracle substance called Fucoidan, I felt I received a wake-up call. It was time to put "Rick's stuff" down and begin my own research. I was enlightened and surprised at the clinical studies I found. - Only One Limu Moui Juice Contains Enough Fucoidan
First, to be clear, I do not sell, own stock or have anything to do with the Original Limu Company. Like you, I've been seeing lately claims on the major tv news channels and reading studies from the scientific and medical community about a rare ingredient it contains called fucoidan. My friend Sheila Parrish is a Limu distributor. As a person who loves to research and (if adequate studies have been done), I enjoy trying "new medicines", which are hardly new, but medicinal properties found in plants, seaweed, flowers, herbs, etc. - On Becoming A Cartoonist
Someone once told me there are two things to consider when thinking of becoming a cartoonist: 1. You must be funny and 2 You must know how to draw. - Niche Marketing As Viewed From Eastern Thought
I remember business 101 the first time I went to college a millenium ago. Simplicity and thinking it through was the key. Those were business principles. Do they still hold true? There was no Ebay, Google, MSN, or Yahoo! at the time. - Is New Age Really So New Age At All Or A Big Moneymaker?
I fell in love with a former girlfriend for a whole new reason, that is, a different reason than when I'd had the one before her. It had nothing to do with looks, money, social standing, or anything like it. She had gone through a similar struggle as me, actually one much larger in scope, and not only survived but prospered as a major Beverly Hills Attorney. I, struggled as a writer and cartoonist for several decades, not such a dramatic story as hers, and finally "made it". People ask us often, "How did you do what you did"? (they ask her much more so than me). The one thing we agreed upon was developing organizational skills, having a plan, and acting. - Your Dog Should Live A Healthy Life For 25-30 Years. Here's How
Long before the dog food scare, health-conscious dog and cat owners in Europe and Australia knew of the B.A.R.F. diet and had been feeding it to their pets for years. Now America is catching on, but it is a slow process. Raw foods remind us of "something unhealthy". Even the official veterinarian manual does not have a lot of information regarding animal nutrition. Most of it comes from the very powerful dog food lobby, which, may be killing our pets. Forget about the rat poison recently found. That might be the healthiest ingredient in that mush.
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