Sarah Martin
Leslie Adams is a freelance writer and marketer. She covers a variety of topics including finance, life insurance, business management, and real estate. The majority of her articles cover term life insurance. For more information, visit http://www.equote.com.
Articles by this Author
Washing With Wine?
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Yesterday
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Aren't there also specific wines which fit certain uses better than all other types do Indeed there are
An Unsuccessful Expedition
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Yesterday
- Education
- Unrated
On only one occasion did the English attempt to emulate the successes of the Elizabethan sea-dogs, and that proved disastrous In 1625, infuriated by the Catholic court's rejection of his suit for the hand of the Infanta of Spain, Charles I sent Sir Edward Cecil (later ennobled as Baron Cecil of Putney and Viscount Wimbledon) with ninety ships and ten thousand men, on an expedition against Spain
The Popularity of Sherry Sack
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Yesterday
- Education
- Unrated
By the seventeenth century, sack was quite at home in England and was popular with everyone Moreover, of the many types of sack, Sherris-Sack was thought the best
A Background on Mesotherapy
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Yesterday
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Mesotherapy is a newer beauty treatment It has been used for about a decade to perform such miracles as weight loss, targeted weight reduction, removing cellulite and wrinkle remove
Skin System IV Rejuvenate
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Yesterday
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Skin System IV Rejuvenate is an anti-aging system that is usually sold in a kit with four different products The Skin System Iv Rejuvenate system was invented for those who are suffering from visible environmental damage due to high sun exposure
The Amazing Versatality of Wine
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Yesterday
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Want your dinner to be supremely festive Then, instead of the still wines, offer a choice of Champagne and Sparkling Burgundy
History of the New Movement
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Culture
- Unrated
Beginning in Austria with the "Secession" in 1897, the new art movement spread immediately to Germany, became significant in interior decoration in France since the World War, and arrived in the United States after 1925 However, it had been preceded by certain voyages of discovery before the pioneers invaded the new territory
The Benefits of Garden Fountains
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
Remodeling and landscaping have become more popular projects than ever before, as people want to create a living space inside and out that is unique and complementary to their personalities-- but it is also a pricey endeavor
As the economy continues to affect pocketbooks, people have had to be even more creative with their patio and backyard revamping by choosing key pieces to make their space more inviting
How to Create a Harmonious Garden
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
Creating a garden on your patio or in your backyard brings beauty to a home that landscaping alone cannot obtain A well-cared for garden will give back for years to come by providing beauty and a peaceful place to relax
Probable Loss and the Law of Large Numbers
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Business
- Unrated
A Large, Homogeneous Group of Exposure Units
To facilitate the prediction of the probable loss through use of the law of large numbers, it is essential that there be a large number of similar units exposed to the same peril If a company can insure only ten houses against damage by fire, very little prediction is possible
History of Textiles--an Overview
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Culture
- Unrated
Textile weaving is, with architecture, among the oldest of the arts, and dates from the earliest periods of history It was understood in Egypt, and records are found showing that it was practiced at a remote period in the Far East
Insurance Probabilities
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Economically Feasible Cost
To be insurable, the chance of loss must be small The cost of an insurance policy consists of the pure premium, or amount actually needed to make loss payments, and the expense portion
Enjoying Unique Cruises Around the World
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Every world cruise presents a unique, memorable experience Some passengers will love the experience of finding kindred spirits and new friends
The Many Different Types of Ecards
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Internet
- Unrated
When you send an ecard, you are not limited to only special occasions, such as a birthday, anniversary or the birth of a child There are countless ecards available to send, other than your standard Christmas ecards (http://www
Kid-Friendly, Upscale Around the World Cruises
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Family Concerns
- Unrated
How can a parent ensure that kids will have the time of their lives while onboard a cruise ship The trick is to find kid-friendly upscale around the world cruises
Incorporation and Combination to Eliminate Risk
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Home Management
- Unrated
A central method of shifting risk is through incorporation The corporation is a type of business organization which has a separate existence from its owners
The Question of Truth
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Opinions
- Unrated
In the case of knowledge of the physical world, there is no claim that the idea as such is either like or identical with the object The idea is not an object considered for its own sake and then asserted to be identical with a similar kind of object
Insurance as a Device For Handling Risk
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/29/2008
- Finances
- Unrated
The real nature of insurance is often confused The word "insurance" is sometimes applied to a fund that is accumulated to meet uncertain losses
Ordinary Versus Industrial Insurance
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/25/2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Equally important in providing life insurance to working people at low cost has been the increasing trend to write ordinary instead of industrial insurance on their lives An important step in this direction was taken by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in 1925 when it began to issue monthly premium ordinary insurance at practically the same rates as for its corresponding quarterly premium policies
The Development of Industrial Insurance
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/25/2008
- Family Concerns
- Unrated
In the life insurance industry it became less and less true that only the lower income groups were industrial policyholders Industrial insurance, far from providing only burial funds, became more generally part of a larger family program
The Green Wine of Italy
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Tocai is an aromatic dry white wine that is made from the grapes of the same name It is grown in the Fuilia area of Italy and it is named after small eccentric glasses it is served in Italian taverns
Effective Skin Rejuvenation
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
With so many options out there today for skin rejuvenation how do we know which ones to pick Which selection will really help to maintain that ever-coveted youthful glow
Roussanne, The Pefect Blending Grape
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Roussanne is a white wine grape grown that originated in the Rhône wine region in France, where it is often blended with the Marsanne grape to make quality wines It is one of the few white varietal grapes that are grown in the highly regulated Northern Rhone regions which are mainly devoted to growing blended wines
Tile Coasters
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Tile coasters are very hot right now It is because you can print anything on them
Bar Coasters
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Bar coasters are generally seen as away to brand a bar or restaurant business The idea is that your customers are drinking off of coasters that have your establishment’s name on it
Why Get a Face Lift?
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Age and gravity work together day in and day out to pull the skin on our face downward As the collagen and elastin in our skin begins to disintegrate, we begin to lose the vital protein fibers to fight against these two extremely powerful forces
The Geranium
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
Under this title, we propose to treat of the plants usually known, in common parlance, as Geraniums, including both those horticulturally and botanically known as such, and Pelargoniums Between these there are many minute and fanciful distinctions, which are only interesting to botanists, and need not concern the amateur
More on Geraniums
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/21/2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
POTTING
All being ready, put the drainage in a suitable sized pot Place first a suitable crock, or a large oyster shell over the hole; then lay a few large crocks upon that, and smaller upon those, so that the drainage may occupy about three fourths of an inch
Personalize Your Christmas Ecards
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/20/2008
- Culture
- Unrated
When you shop for traditional Christmas cards, most of them contain the same greeting You can make your greeting personal when you send Christmas ecards
Premium Industrial Insurance
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/20/2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Over the decades, well meaning but often misinformed persons have decried what they have called "the high cost of weekly premium industrial insurance” Any offhand comparison with the cost of ordinary insurance or cheap homeowner insurance (http://cheap-insurance-rates
Specific Human Knowledge
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/20/2008
- Opinions
- Unrated
It is physical reality, itself, that is the object of specific human knowledge But we do not have a penetrative intuition of physical reality
The Reduction of the Cost of Industrial Insurance
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 11/20/2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Two further developments helped to reduce the cost of industrial insurance in the twentieth century As early as 1911 the company inaugurated a plan whereby industrial policyholders willing to pay weekly premiums directly and continuously to the home office or to a district office would receive a refund of 10% of the premiums
The Techniques Used in Microdermabrasion
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/15/2008
- Wellness, Fitness and Diet
- Unrated
Microdermabrasion is an advanced method of removing the dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin to make room for new and healthy skin to develop
The term “microdermabrasion” may conjure up thoughts of hospital stays and anaesthetic, there is no anaesthetic involved in this type of procedure and it is relatively painless
What to Look For in an Acne Care System
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/15/2008
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
When you have an acne problem, the best solution is to choose an acne care system to revitalize your skin and correct the problem
Acne affects young and old alike, but it is a skin problem that most teenagers encounter and find troublesome
Festive Punches
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/15/2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
St Charles Punch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lemon—juice only
1 large shot of port wine
1 pony cognac brandy
1/3 teaspoon Curacao
Dissolve the sugar with a little water in a mixing glass
Bordeaux and the Barbarians
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/11/2008
- Culture
- Unrated
The early prosperity of Bordeaux and the fame it enjoyed under Rome’s rule was quickly destroyed when it was invaded The city was blasted by the Alans, Ilerulians, Sarmatians, and Vandals in 406, which left the city in ruins
Ordinary Business Life Insurance
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/11/2008
- Business
- Unrated
Ordinary Business Life Insurance
The ordinary business Metropolitan Life Insurance Company prospered anew soon after 1892 This new lease on life was due not only to the low cost of the contracts, but also, in large measure, to the wide variety of plans available and to the many liberal features Mr
The Idealistic Criticism of Naturalism
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/11/2008
- Education
- Unrated
The current criticism of naturalism deserves attention, for those who desire to establish an adequate naturalism must heed the objections in the controversial literature The whole truth was by no means on the side of the older naturalism, even though it did not reside in the camp of idealism (spiritualism) either
Child Insurance: A Threat?
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/11/2008
- Family Concerns
- Unrated
The attack on child insurance, if not adequately answered, threatened the very life of industrial insurance Weekly Premium business was for the family; and unless the youngsters who formed so large a part of the family were included, the basic principle of this type of coverage was defeated
The Philosophy of Evolutionary Naturalism
- By Sarah Martin
- Published 10/11/2008
- Opinions
- Unrated
The time has come for a persistent effort to throw the scientific and philosophical insights of the last generation into an organized whole The period of systems is again dawning for philosophy; systems, however, founded upon the careful integration of knowledge with criticism
