Stock Market Investing 101

By Mike Swanson

The following outlines some important stock market investing information that can help you to begin investing in the stock market. Many times individuals do not understand the stock market so they will make bad decisions and lose money. They will in turn become very negative about investing in the stock market. You can do very well in the stock market if you start out correctly.

In order to do well with stock market investing you need to understand how the stock market works. As with anything you need to educate yourself to the stock market and the different cycles that occur. What occurs during a recession and how can you benefit from this, how to invest during prosperous times and more.

There is plenty of stock market information found in books, magazines, newspapers and online. You can even access online courses and learn about investing from the comfort of your own home. You need to set up realistic investing goals for yourself and develop a good investing strategy.

Before you purchase any stock you should research it careful. Each company will have annual reports that are available to the public. The Securities and Exchange Commission will also have information on each company and its stock. If you are very familiar with a specific industry or company then it is always advisable that you invest in things that you know.

Any investment broker will tell you that it is important to diversify and make sure you have stocks from several different industries. You don't want to put all of your money in one stock or in one industry. Make sure you spread your money out as this will minimize any lose you may have.

If you have the time and want to do your own investing then you can use a discount brokerage. This way you will save more money because you will not have to pay anyone a commission to make the trades for you. It is also best to remember that those that are willing to wait for the long term, such as a few years do much better then those that frequently short sell. Even if the market dips or there is a recession if you are willing to wait you can make large amounts of money, particularly if you start out young. - 26221

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Tax Debt Leads.

By M. A. Aspiras

Are you in deep tax debt situation and cant wait to get out of it? Or are you the person who can help these people get out of this predicament? Either way, we got you covered. We at LeadZumba.com have to those individuals owing more to the IRS than they can afford to pay on our Tax Debt Leads. These Tax Debt Leads consist of individuals with $10,000 or more in tax debt and have issues such as wage garnishment, unfiled returns, bank levies or other tax issues. As a result, they are in need of the services of a Tax Debt Relief agent who can defend them against the IRS claims and negotiate a reduced debt payment on their behalf. They are waiting for you to call them.

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No Physical Term Life Insurance

By Jack Ralph

Are you aware of the no physical life insurance policies being offered by companies? Because, the future holds more creative products as the insurance industry continues its innovation and expansion. Owning a life insurance policy along with the financial stability and peace of mind that follows is now available to millions of those previously deemed not worthy of being insured. Consumers everywhere are receiving this as a big win.

It was a gaping hole for the insurance agency, before there were companies that allowed people to get life insurance without a physical. Since millions of people have been turned down over the years, because of little or serious health concerns, no physical term life insurance is wonderful. There are many others who do not even try to get life insurance, because they believe that they will be turned down for any type of life insurance. Many Americans were upset by this , and there was a gigantic amount of potential customers available for the very first company that made a no physical life insurance company.

Notice is being taken by companies. In order to create a new product and fill the hole in the insurance system, these companies have put their heads together with their actuaries.

Of course, when you buy a product such as this, it will cost you more than traditional insurance, and the application process may be more thorough, since you do not have to have a physical. Many people will not find these details much of a problem, when it allows them to get the life insurance that they need.

For people that have had health problems, and thought that they would never be able to get life insurance, now those worries can be obliterated, since there are so many insurance companies that now offer no physical life insurance. With this, you can rest easy like everyone else. - 26221

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Creating Money Online In Just Three Simple Steps

By Steve Shaw

If not always, at least now and then, people do worry about making a little money a little fast. And as luck would have it, making some extra money is nothing improbable these days. With the internet world so vibrant and hyperactive, online moneymaking avenues are open for all who care.

3 steps on generating income through the internet

1. Providing associated content

This is the number one stop for those people who frequently ask themselves, how I could make money fast. Associated Content requires you to write content. The first of these, that of providing associated content, is the stepping stone for beginners to the online world of moneymaking. Providing associated content consists of writing contents for web sites or article directories. The money that you can make by providing associated contents to sites can be anything from three dollars to forty dollars.

Most of the time however the bids that they place on your content are for much less than $10. However, this is still a great way to make money online if you can type several articles per day. You may be surprised to see how easy it has become to earn a part time income through writing for Associated Content.

2. Doing product surveys

Next in the list is taking surveys, known as Cash Crate. By signing up at the Cash Crate site, you can do product surveys. The payment will vary depending on the marketing company, and can be anything from one to hundred dollars. They have a daily survey on the homepage that is guaranteed to make you some extra income; the guaranteed survey on the homepage pays $0.80. It may not seem like much but do the math, over a 30 day time period. That is almost $30 extra dollars just for taking surveys.

The scenario could seem unbelievably good. Still, the set-up works well for companies because users' opinions on their products are indispensable for them. Without getting a right picture on how their products are viewed by customers, they will not be able to forge ahead in their business.

3. Making forum postings (with Forum booster)

For those, who do not find that either article writing or product surveys is the right way for the extra bucks that they yearn for, there are still other avenues open. One such is that of making forum postings. It may not be minimum wage, but you have the advantage of being in the comfort of your own home. You can be in your pajamas sipping coffee while working on posting on these forums. Each post should be a minimum of 12 words, which is not difficult to do at all.

All said and done, the internet abounds with moneymaking avenues, and these three appear to be the best preferred ones among them. - 26221

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Professional Forex Trading - How The Pros Trade

By James Oleander

Almost anyone can become a forex trader, because you dont need any highly specialized skills to succeed, and you definitely dont need a degree to be successful. As long as you have the basic aptitude for trading, you should be ready to begin.

It's true that to work for a large financial company, you'd have to have some qualifications, degrees, or credentials, or at least know a lot of people in the world of finance. However, the nice thing is that you can begin trading on your own at any point. You do need an internet connected computer and some financial capital so that you can begin trading it.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to earn good money without getting out of your pajamas in the morning? This is very possible with forex trading. There are those who are very successful who have degrees in business and finance, but there are also those who are very successful and who have none of that.

Still, you're probably asking what skills you do need to begin this career. This is a very good question.

The only knowledge that will assist you with forex trading is a basic understanding of mathematical principles, especially basic arithmetic. Your success is more likely to be determined by whether or not you have certain useful character traits rather than a specific skill set.

To put it succinctly--motivation, motivation, motivation. That has got to be the key attribute you need to be a forex trader. You have to have that so that you have the fire in you to begin and the courage to continue when you run into the inevitable crisis. Deals will explode and you'll feel inadequate at times, but you must forge on to the next one. You probably won't make huge profits right away, but with persistence the sky is the limit!

As with any profession, one of the keys those crucial intangibles to succeeding is discipline. As I stated earlier, foreign exchange can markets can be unpredictable, volatile even (which is what makes them so potentially profitable). You must understand that there will be times where these market gyrations are simply marginal events and you should NOT abandon your overall game plan. Keep to your gameplan, which in all likelihood, if you keep to it, will turn profitable in the long run. The temptation to change plans at midstream will seem great, so be prepared for such moments.

Like I said, anyone has the potential to be successful trading on the forex market. The qualities you will need to have -- which are more important than any education or financial skills -- are a high level of motivation, and the discipline that allows you to remain focused even when you are losing money in the short term. - 26221

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Starting A Home Based Business

By Joseph Summers

Creating wealth is a big job and this most misunderstood role is about creating wealth for your business. Are you getting the best from them? Create A Free Viral eBook - Add your resource box/byline to some of articles and create a free ebook. You could allow other people to give away the ebook for free or as a bonus product.

If you are going to start an online business, you first need to research the market. You want to get involved in a market that offers you a high potential for actually making a good profit. To do this you need to take a look at what the people want. Find out what people are looking for, then you only need to figure out how you can provide them what they want in a new way.

In order to successfully start an online business, you must lay out your business strategies. Many people don't ever come up with strategies or a business plan to success. This can often be the reason that they end up failing at their online business. You must map out your plan to create, build, and make successful your online business. With good strategies and planning, you can ensure your success working online.

To get your business started, bring in visitors, gain customers, and keep your customers, you need to create a good "front end" product. This will be a product that meets the needs of customers and keeps them happy. It should also set your business up to bring along other items in the future. This product should be used to establish your reputation online and should provide a good business identity for you as well.

Most people who get involved in an online business don't realize how important it is to have a great sales letter. Words are very powerful and you must use them carefully in sales letters to generate customers. The headline of a sales letter should be drawing and powerful and the first paragraph is very important as well. Using language that is clear, honest, reliable, and effective is the basis for a great sales letter.

To make any online business work, you are going to need to generate traffic to your site. Without traffic your business won't make much money. You actually have to get people to your site before you can sell them anything. Work on learning to use search engine optimization, pay per click marketing, article marketing, and even affiliate marketing to bring in more traffic to your site to help you get your business off the ground so you can begin making a profit as soon as possible.

Lot of people choose to get involved in these businesses when they first begin in online business, since the startup cost is minimal (all you need is a website) and there are companies of all sizes who operate affiliate programs; from retail giants to other internet marketers. This means that you can choose a product to promote which suits your interests and has a compensation model which appeals to you.

It's exciting and incredibly rewarding to begin your own business, and also a challenge. You'll need to put a lot of effort and time into it, but the feeling of being in charge of your own life and your own income is something which you can't put a price tag on. - 26221

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Use a List of Careers to Help You Discover Alternatives

By Carrie Sommer

What would you like to be when you grow up? Kids are asked that question during their developing years and the responses as a rule vary over a period of time. You may have aspired to become a policeman or veterinarian while you were in grade school, or maybe a doctor or rock star in middle school. In high school, the guidance counselor may have offered you a listing of various careers and required you to inventory the five careers that excited you most.

It is completely different once you are caught in a occupation that you do not enjoy very much. The bills are paid but you must ask yourself what you are doing with your life. Take a new look at that list of various careers or develop a fresh one.

If you could do something in the world and be paid for it, what would you desire to do? That is the primary step to 'finding your bliss' as Joseph Campbell would say. Dream big and design your path to your target in tiny steps.

With your inventory of several careers in front of you, candidly appraise your talent and capability. Transformation many times involves risk of some nature. Think about your opportunities in detail and do not permit alarm of losing what you have to hinder all the amazing things you could get from deciding a different course.

The profession you wish for may mean that you go back to school. You do not have to quit your current job to do that. The majority of the alternatives on your list of diverse careers can be accomplished through distance education.

Are there some items from your inventory of assorted careers that hit you as especially meaningful? If you qualified to be a psychologist or automotive technician, would your workday be overflowing with added purpose and a sense of achievement? Be bold and use time with a inventory of diverse occupations. You will never regret taking the time to enrich your future. - 26221

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Helpful Tips To Repair Your Credit

By Greg Tispin

Did you know that there are some helpful secrets that can raise your score up to 60 points in 30 days with one letter or phone call? We are not joking, this is no gimmick, there really is a technique pattern out there that can do this and i have personally used this technique with hundreds of clients.

When you buy a home, the bank lenders give you the option to use a gift of money from a family member as your down payment to put down at closing. Well instead of having family members gift you money, have them gift you some credit history to better your situation and give you more buying power. I want to make this clear right off the bat that you can only want to use the technique Im about to share with you with individuals that have a 700 credit score or higher! If a family member does not have this score then use a friend, but it does not matter. The technique is called mirroring a trade line and i have seen huge amounts of success with this.

The very first thing to mirroring a trade line is to first of all find the person you require to mirror. Again only use someone who has a 700 mid credit score or higher. If you have found this person you can safely say that if they help you with this process that there is not a thing you can do to hurt their credit scores or history. Let the individual know that they will be gifting you some of their credit score history that will help you make the home purchase you require to make. Also let them know that they can remove you from their credit accounts at any time.

The way that this secret technique works is that you are having some ones good credit history attached to your social security number and your name. For example, if my sister doesn't have good credit and i have 15 years worth of good credit history, i could add her to a few of my good credit accounts. If i added her to a discover card that i have had for 3 years, it would copy 3 years of really good standing credit history on to her account. So how exactly do you mirror?

Make sure the person you have selected to help you calls one or two of their credit card account providers. Credit card accounts are the easiest types of accounts to be added to. Have the person helping you tell their credit company that they want to make you a joint applicant on their accounts. Make sure that the credit company asks for your SSN as this is the only way the credit will be associated to you.

There is one major warning to using this credit secret. If you mirror someones credit cards and that person does something to mess up their accounts it will effect your credit score. If you know that someone is about to go through a financial hard time, make sure you get taken off their credit accounts to ensure that your credit score doesnt go down with the ship. - 26221

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Breathtaking Gemstone Jewelry

By George C.Baycan

There are very few types of jewelry that are as loved around the world as gemstone jewelry pieces. There are so many different colors and types of gems that shimmer, shine and highlight the beauty of gemstone jewelry and the personal taste of the wearer. Adding to your collection of gemstone jewelry is a great way to have the perfect piece to wear, no matter what the occasion.

Engagement rings don't have to be diamond only rings. There is no reason why a beautiful gemstone ring cannot be an engagement ring, especially if it combines diamonds with other precious stones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires.

Finding the right gemstone color for gemstone jewelry to match women's personality and taste is not as complicated as it may seem. Simply asking which precious or semi-precious stones she likes will usually solve the problem. Plus different types of gemstone jewelry can combine two or more different stones.

Ruby rings are really a classic piece of gemstone jewelry and have been popular throughout history. The deep, rich color of the gems goes perfectly with gold or any silver colored metal. Even white gold and platinum really highlight the beauty of the ring and adding a few smaller stones in a three stone ring or in a cluster around the ruby is also a beautiful setting.

The past, present and future are displayed in a traditional three stone ring. Gemstone jewelry options allow you to select which stones as well as the metal for the setting and band. They can be used as an engagement or anniversary ring but also as a very beautiful and striking right hand ring.

Other popular gemstone jewelry items include necklaces and earrings. Many gemstone earrings and necklaces feature cabochon style gemstones, which mean they are cut and polished but not faceted. They have a unique shimmer to them that provides a depth to the gem, drawing attention to the face and neck.

Gemstone bracelets are also always a hit and a great addition to any jewelry collection. These bracelets can feature gemstones in the setting as seen in the tennis bracelet style, or the gems can be on charms or floating pendants around the bracelet.

Gemstone jewelry is all about quality and style. Look for pieces that are well designed and classic and you will always have gemstone jewelry to wear no matter what event you need to attend. - 26221

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Its Time to Start Your Own Home Based Business with iJango

By Terrence Sullivan

On August 1st, the web was changed forever. iJango went live and within minutes, millions of people flooded the internet to see the latest sensation in web portals. The next thing you know, iJango is the buzzword of the day and everyone wants to know how they can start their own home based business with iJango.

Starting your own business is not always an easy thing. You have to get a business plan together, secure funding and make sure you already have clients lined up. Even then, those promises of possible business end up being nothing more than lip service and all you end up with is huge debt to the investors.

The fact of the matter is that iJango presents no such risk. You are looking at a legitimate online business that will cost anywhere from $50-$150 to get started and no more than $20 a month. Can you think of another business that costs so little and has so many people lining up to get the product?

The time to move is now if you want to have your own iJango business. You can get in on the ground floor of the most incredible web application since Google. We all know the success stories of the people that got in on the ground floor of that one. Wouldnt you like to be able to tell the same success story?

So the question remains as to how you can actually make money off of this. If you have a computer, an email and an internet connection, you are in business! Then all you need to do is promote the site. You can make money just by letting your friends use free iJango and even more if they decide to open up their own iJango business.

Each and every time one of the people that signed up under you spends money, surfs the web or generates a sale, you are making a commission off of it. No stress, no long hours at the office, just sitting back and watching your bank account grow.

iJango has only been around for a few months and they have already added 5 and 6 figures to peoples bank accounts because of the commissions that they have generated. The time has come for you to have you own business and to stop sitting on the sidelines while other people get rich. Start you own iJango business today and start to make money with iJango. - 26221

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How To Learn Forex Online?

By Jane MacRae

Forex (or foreign exchange) trading presents small, independent investors with an exciting opportunity to make money. However, before you dive into this type of investing, it is important to learn as much about the forex market as possible. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to learn forex online.

* Learn the Jargon

To play in any financial market, you will first need to speak the language in that particular field. To do so, you can simply go to your favorite search engine and type in "forex terms" or "forex jargon". You will then be taken to a list of relevant pages. Select a good jargon list, and commit some of your time to get yourself with these terms. This will definitely give you some advantage, especially if you are beginner investor.

* Take Free Online Courses

It may not be wise to invest in an expensive course to start your investment venture. You can simply take the advantage of free online courses, and there are no shortage of them. Again, you can do so by searching for "free online forex course" on the like with your favorite search engine. Alternatively, you can go to a message board frequented by investors and ask if anyone there knows of any good, free courses you should try.

* Learn From the Experts

If you are already an advanced player in the field but like to learn more, you can also consider the paid options. Many experts, with years of experience in forex trading, are now offering their teaching services online. Although you will have to pay for such courses, the upside is that taking such a course is almost like having a personal tutor, or a mentor who will be there to answer any of your questions, and help clear up anything you find confusing.

Again, probably the best way to find a good, reputable expert to teach you about the forex market is to ask around. Others who were once in the same boat you are in now will be happy to help steer you in the right direction.

* Sign Up For a Free Account

The number one risk associated with any financial investment is of course the loss of money. To minimize your risk as a beginner, you can simply sign up for a demo or test account with Forex transaction sites, and most of these sites do offer such service. For about thirty days, in most cases, you can actually try your hands at forex trading for free. These demo accounts will not only let you know whether you are ready to risk your money on the real thing, they will also help you gain hands-on experience.

Just like many other business opportunities, there is no way you can achieve something without putting in your efforts. Forex trading opens up a world of possibilities to many of us, but you really need to furnish yourself with sufficient knowledge. To learn forex online could be an efficient way leading to your success both in terms of time and cost. - 26221

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The Other Faces Of Ugg Boots

By Gail Mardew

When we talk of boots, we immediately think of knee-high shoes made from thick material. This is naturally the case since boots are used in very cold weather to protect our feet from freezing water or snow. There is one world-famous brand that immediately comes to mind when we speak of boots. Ugg Boots are pioneers in the boot-making industry.

Ugg Boots are made from different sturdy and durable materials. The usual ones are leather, sheepskin, fur wool and suede. They are made to endure frequent use in the harsh, cold weather. These materials won't easily be worn out from frequent contact with icy ground. More importantly they help keep the feet warm and away from the dangers of frostbite.

But Ugg Boots does not only make traditional boots. They also make shoes, slippers and flats in the same quality as their trademark boots. Certainly these are no longer for winter use, but they are great footwear still.

Ugg Boots boasts of stylish sandals. One of these is the Ugg Brook, which are very comfortable thong sandals. They are made with a cork bottom and suede straps. They are made in many different colors, which make them easier to match with different outfits. These casual Ugg Brooks are fantastic for summer.

On of the shoe designs of Ugg is the Ugg Sightsee. These are very comfortable flat shoes. They are made from sheepskin and patent leather in a somehow traditional style. There are some modifications however to make it look more modern. Another similar design is the Ugg Buckleroo for women. Both are made from durable leather so they are great to use for work, especially to those who frequently need to walk around the office. Both designs can be paired with long pants.

Ugg Boots also produces slippers and flipflops. They are very comfortable and warm to the feet. The designs vary from the fluffy white flipflops for girls to the suede closed-toe slippers for men.

Even the traditional makes of Ugg Boots are made in different designs. There are the classic tall boots made of wool. You can find them in pink rose patterns, plain white, or with fur around the top. There are crochet Uggs with their trademark crocheted buttons. These also come in many colors and designs. Leather Uggs also have designs which resemble the old boots of the wild west.

Boots no longer define Ugg, although they are the products on its forefront. Ugg has now a wide array of footwear. Ugg Boots has many other "faces" to offer to the market. The designs of Ugg Boots make the brand ideal for all ages and sexes. - 26221

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A Hard-Hitting SEO Strategy is Critical For Your Online Success

By Sean Patrick

With nearly one in every four people on planet Earth now using the Internet, its growth has been nothing short of explosive since the webs inception in 1999. Indeed, worldwide growth of Internet usage is estimated at over 340% since 2000, with the biggest gains coming from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

So what does all of this mean? It means that nearly 1.6 billion people worldwide are surfing the web today, and a fair number of them are likely to be using the Internet to research products and ultimately, to buy them. Records show that in 2008, over $133 billion dollars were spent in America buying products online. Thats more revenue than international stalwarts like AT&T, IBM, or Bank of America were able to generate last year.

In order for your small business to get a piece of this $130 billion pie, you need to find different ways of promoting your website online and bringing hundreds of qualified visitors to it on a daily basis. If you're looking into paid advertising like pay-per-click (PPC), watch out - these campaigns could get extremely expensive and often times lead to campaigns shutting down right with the businesses that spend the money to run them!

Small businesses that want to maximize their web presence realize that Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a much better resource over pay-per-click advertising. They might now know that SEO better be more than just keyword research and metatag improvements. SEO should focus on getting the maximum exposure possible from many different Internet resources.

These resources can be identified by a reputable and ethical SEO firm, and the goal will be to increase exposure and visibility for your website using a combination of:

Optimizing each and every individual page on your website. Lots of folks don't know this but website don't rank in the search engines for just the domain name - every single page of your site is available to rank - this means leveraging more pages and more keywords. It significantly increases visitor volume and ranking potential within the search engines.

Building back-links. When visitors come to your site by way of another link placed on a different web page, this not only increases your traffic but also helps your website rank higher in the search engines. An ethical SEO firm will work hard to secure back-link opportunities in a professional and organic way.

Understanding the Competition: Your business will find hidden ways of driving more traffic to its site by understanding what keywords the competition is going after - often times you will find keywords with little competition that have high-relevancy and "buying" potential. You can easily rank for these keywords since your competition missed them!

Social Media Marketing Services. Strategically harnessing the explosion in online social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc) will work to further expand the exposure your site enjoys.

Monthly Reporting. Comprehensive and timely reports are crucial to a good SEO campaign - without them you have no idea how far your site has come along!

Effective SEO companies should provide you with these tools that will further promote your business online and allow you to gain maximum exposure and awareness. Competition for sales is hard enough when times are good - and when the economy is shrinking, selecting an effective and economical SEO firm is an extremely important decision.

Thus far, in 2009, the pace for ecommerce (compared to 2008) is only off by about 5% - this is nothing compared to the double-digit decline of retail sales in the last 365 days!

In todays turbulent economic conditions, such a modest decline puts the ecommerce world ahead of most businesses. And with a properly managed SEO strategy, your small business could very well avoid participating in the current recession altogether. - 26221

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Film Adaptations From Fantastic Family Books

By Manuel Z Owens

Numerous favorite kids movies were initially adored kids books. Various kids books that have been around for a very long time have been made into movies at different times in the past. Most of the movies can stand on their own and most of the books were already classics. How faithfully do the films storylines follow the books?

In 2008, "The Spiderwick Chronicles" by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi was made into a motion picture. There are five books in the book sequence but only one show has been finished so far. It follows the venture of a family of kids who find a outlandish book in their new home that leads them into a world filled with trolls and goblins, elves, dwarves and other creatures.

The favorite children's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl was in the beginning in print in 1964. It has been adapted into two well-liked films, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" in 1971, starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and from 2005 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka.

In 1952, the author, E.B. White brought us one of the most darling family tales of all times with "Charlotte's Web". The book has remained in print continuously since its first publication. An cartoon movie of "Charlotte's Web" was released in 1973. In December 2006, a live action film version was released. Both movies followed the original story faithfully.

Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved kids writers of all time. A few of his books have been made into wonderful films. "Horton Hears a Who" came out in 2008 with Jim Carrey as the voice of Horton. This is an cartoon feature film that follows the storyline of the book practically exactly.

"The Grinch Who Stole Christmas", a different Seuss classic was made into an animated rendering that showed on Television every holiday season. That adaptation followed the book. But in the year 2000 a big budget film of "The Grinch" came out with Jim Carrey as the Grinch and there were many different scenes and events. "The Cat In The Hat", also from Seuss was released in 2003 and it too, had additional scenes and events.

One of the maximum grossing film series of all time is from the kids books on Harry Potter authored by J.K. Rowling. At this point six of the seven books have been made into movies with a proposal to make two movies from the 7th installment for a total of 8 movies. This series is the 2nd uppermost grossing series in times past behind James Bond.

Family books oftentimes make wonderful movies that the entire family unit can take pleasure in. Watching the movies and reading the books as a family unit can make for some fantastic family times and wonderful children's memories. - 26221

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