Jo Ann LeQuang - Articles

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Happy Birthday, Pacemaker! Implantable Heart Technology Turns 50
Pacemakers may seem like brand-new technology but they've been around for 50 years this year! In that time, the pacemaker has undergone a lot of changes, from a large, clunky, short-lived, basic, battery-powered device to today's small mini-computers that can be implanted in day surgery. If you or a loved one need a pacemaker, you'll be joining the millions of people all over the world who have benefited from this remarkable therapy. Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 24/07/2008 | Health
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What Every Exercise-hater Must Know About Marathon Walking
Marathons are no longer reserved for elite runners. Increasingly, more and more people are walking marathons. It's a great sport for older people, former couch potatoes, and people who never thought of themselves as athletic. Marathon walkers face some of the same training challenges as marathon runners, but they also have some unique obstacles as well. For the persistent, however, it's a great sport. Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 08/07/2008 | Hobbies
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Why Esther is One of the Great Women of the Bible
Women have always played significant roles in history. Even before the dawn of the Golden Age of Greece, a woman came to power seemingly by accident who managed to thwart a genocidal plan to kill off the Jews. The Book of Esther in the Bible is a story about destiny, fate, politics, and how one brave woman saved her people. Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 08/07/2008 | Religion
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What People With Arrhythmias Must Know About Pacemakers
Pacemakers have been around for 50 years and are considered safe and effective treatment for many forms of arrhythmia. Yet when a person finds out he or she (or a family member or friend) needs to get a pacemaker, there is not a great deal of information available about this procedure, which has benefited literally millions of people around the world. Here are some facts. Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 07/07/2008 | Health
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Overwhelming Debt? Learn About Your Options Now
Debt consolidation is a term that is used a lot for a wide range of financial plans to help people manage overwhelming debt. But in truth, these plans can be quite different with different consequences. Pure debt consolidation is a great solution for many people facing large debt, but they need to understand what debt consolidation is and is not. Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 06/07/2008 | Finance
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Seven Myths About Debt You Might Believe (at Your Peril)
Debt is a familiar topic but not one that is frequently discussed. That's why there are many mistaken beliefs about debt. These beliefs can hurt your ability to navigate your way out of debt! Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 31/05/2008 | Finance
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Dreaming of More Income? Why That Can't Fix Your Financial Health!
Many people struggling with finances dream about coming into money or boosting their income. The financial equation actually has two parts: what you earn and what you spend. We don't have as much control over earnings as we do over what we spend, particularly in discretionary areas. In fact, you can dramatically improve your financial situation if you can control your spending patterns. Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 21/05/2008 | Finance
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Do You Believe Any of These Top 10 Myths About Debt Consolidation?
Debt consolidation is a highly ethical, reputable way to manage certain kinds of debts, but many people do not know much about it. Worse, many people who might benefit from debt consolidation don't have a clear understanding of how it works and how it can help them. Here are ten commonly believed myths about what debt consolidation is ... and isn't! Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 13/05/2008 | Finance
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Crash Course in Two Online Business Models for Writers
Writers have great opportunities to earn a living or at least a second income online, but only if they first understand the basic business models for online writing. There are really only two, if you take it in broad strokes. And just about any writer can learn to work either model! Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 07/05/2008 | Writing
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The Revolution That Turned Writers Into Publishers (and How You Might not Realize It!)
Writers can now take advantage of a whole new business model that basically takes the publisher out of the equation. The line between writing and publishing is not just blurred, it's gone. But how many writers today realize their good fortune? Read
By: Jo Ann LeQuang | 06/05/2008 | Writing