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
French Cities Along the Dordogne
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Monday 1st 2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Those who seek the upper Dordogne will come by Uzerche and Brive Even before they reach the meadow upland south of Limoges, they may turn aside to look at the church of Solignac, a great abbey built in the domed Perigourdin style
The Intricacies In Planting A Rock Garden
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 30th 2008
- Home Management
- Unrated
With most kinds of gardening or landscaping, the gardener may exercise a rather wide range of choices when it comes to treatment; he may make his planting formal, informal, natural, highly decorative, or more picturesque
With a rock garden, however, formal treatment is precluded
Life Insurance Terms: "S" - "W"
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 29th 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Settlement Option: How a beneficiary is given disbursement of the death benefit The company might pay one lump sum or institute a money market account in the recipient’s name and supply the recipient the option of leaving the funds in the account or withdrawing some or all of it
Understanding Life Settlements
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 29th 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
A life settlement is the sale of ownership of a life insurance policy to another outside third party The proprietor of a life insurance policy receives monetary funds for the policy
Legendary Whiskey Cocktails
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 29th 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Sazerac
To make a Sazerac you will need two bottom heavy, 3 ½ ounce bar glasses Fill one with cracked ice and water and allow it to chill
The University of California and Early Wine Research
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 27th 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
The University of California began to take a serious interest in viticulture In the fall of 1880 the legislature appropriated $3,000 for research in enology at Berkeley, including the construction of a brick cellar on the campus
How To Be A Wine Snob
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 27th 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
If you would enjoy fame as a wine expert, there is an easy way to acquire that reputation Next time you are served a glass of wine, lift it by the stem (not the bowl
Rock Garden Foundation Planting
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Monday 25th 2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
There is still another use for a customized variety of the rock garden which has been taken little advantage of This is referred to as "rock garden foundation planting
The Geology of Rivers in France
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Monday 25th 2008
- Education
- Unrated
The real reason for sketching the geology of the rivers is that it explains their curious course In their early beginnings they are all mountain streams, such as drain the rainy hills everywhere
The Origin Of Whiskey
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 22nd 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Whiskey is a powerful drink and whiskey is a powerful word—possibly because both are of Irish origin The English articulation of the word in use today is based upon a word the earliest Gaels applied to the result of their stills, for it appears they were the primary whiskey-makers
Early Wine Research
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 22nd 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
When the Agricultural Society recognized the need of serious research and supervision for the entire wine industry in 1861, Col Haraszthy had already solved the problem that faced them
Mortgage Life Insurance Policies
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 22nd 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
What Is Mortgage Life Insurance
If you have a mortgage and are a home owner, you have most likely heard the pitch for mortgage life insurance
Collecting on a Life Insurance Policy
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 22nd 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Is It Feasible To Collect On My Life Insurance Before I Die
Some life insurance policies authorize you to "speed up" the death benefit
The Grand Haven Musical Fountain and the Jeanneke Pis
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 15th 2008
- Education
- Unrated
Music in Motion : Grand Haven Musical Fountain
The Grand Haven Musical Fountain is located in Grand Haven, Michigan The fountain displays a gorgeous fusion of water, music, and lights that come together in a fantastic sight
The Wine Boom!
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 15th 2008
- Culture
- Unrated
Winemaking in California has never been an unsupervised industry The first vines were brought to the Pacific shores by Cortez
Six Life Insurance Questions and Answers
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 15th 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
1 How does a life insurance company decide how much a particular policy costs
Discovering the Real Alaska
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 13th 2008
- Travel
- Unrated
With Alaska becoming such a popular vacation destination for travelers around the world, its history and society has become an increasingly interesting subject as well There are many misconceptions about Alaska as far as its terrain, weather, and citizens are concerned
General Life Insurance Questions: Asked And Answered!
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 13th 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Who is allowed to take out a life insurance policy on my life
The only individual who can buy a life insurance policy on your life is someone who has an actual “insurable interest” on your life
North County San Diego Restaurant: Blanca
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 9th 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Blanca, one of North County San Diego’s newest fine dining restaurants is definitely suitably named With snow white dining plates, table linens, pendant lanterns, and a prominent concrete bar, Blanca is elegant, classy, and cool—just like Solana Beach and the surrounding North County area
The Versatality Of Sherry
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 9th 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
In 1940, the war in Europe had cut off supplies of French wines and only a trickle of spirituous liquors was coming into the American market Importers turned en masse to California for a marketable source of revenue
Garden Accessory Elements
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Thursday 7th 2008
- Home Management
- Unrated
“Truly,” says an English writer, “the transformation of a tract of swamp and rock into one of the most beautiful parks in the world is a striking monument of American skill and perseverance”
It is more than that; it is a work of genius
Cruise Recommendations
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 6th 2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Preparing to embark on a cruise vacation is an exciting time, particularly for first time cruisers With so many details coming together however, it can also be overwhelming
Life Insurance Decoded
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 6th 2008
- Family Concerns
- Unrated
Simply put, life insurance is bought to make sure your dependents are financially secure when you pass away Premiums are paid to the life insurance company and the company takes the premium money and invests it
The Williamsburg Collection
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Sunday 3rd 2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
Whether you are a seasoned landscaper, or simply enjoy outdoor home improvement as a novice, the Williamsburg Collection is a collection both types of outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy If elegance, class, and simplicity are all things you would like to incorporate into your outdoor haven, consider investing in Campania International’s latest collection
The California Red: Zinfandel
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Sunday 3rd 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
In the state of California, Zinfandel is the number two most widely planted red wine grape For many, many years, Zinfandel was a mystery grape, its origins unconfirmed
How To Avoid Insurance Fraud
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 2nd 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Scams are definitely among the most frightening and unfortunate things that you can experience in your financial life, especially when it has to do with life insurance Life insurance is, after all, designed to protect you and your family in the event that you should pass away
The Relaxation Aquariums Can Bring
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 2nd 2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
People are always amazed when they find out the effects that fish, particularly watching them, have on humans Many people nowadays have stressful lives, high blood pressure, and even insomnia
Cruising in Luxury
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 2nd 2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Those people who have a passion for traveling are particularly enchanted by the thought of traveling on the water There is nothing else like it, nothing that allows you the freedom to discover the world by sea
Downtown San Diego Restaurant: Rice
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Friday 1st 2008
- Food and Drinks
- Unrated
Located on the ground floor of San Diego’s luxurious W Hotel sits Rice, the W’s signature contemporary restaurant With a unique and sexy environment, Rice offers globally contemporary cuisine, with dishes from all around the world brought together in a delicious fusion of gourmet eats
Save Money and Protect Yourself With Term Life Insurance!
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 30th 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Term life insurance is an affordable way of protecting your family’s future With the thought of protecting loved ones, there are some helpful ways to save money while getting optimal protection
Discovering Venice, Italy!
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 30th 2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Transportation around Venice is simple due to the countless types of water transportation available Depending on a traveler’s budget, they can select a more upscale ride on a gondola or private taxi, or save money and take advantage of the “vaporetti” (public water buses)
Turn Your Garden Into Your Paradise!
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 30th 2008
- Gardening
- Unrated
For many people, their garden is their paradise They dedicate many, many hours of hard work
The Delicate Balance Between Landscaping and Nature
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Monday 21st 2008
- Home Management
- Unrated
The beauty and the graceful charm of plants, trees, stones, pebbles, shrubs, and flowers on the water transcend description What an appeal there is in water lilies, Nuphar, Nelumbium, and Nymphaea—none of which are easy to find just anywhere
An Escape From the Ordinary
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Monday 21st 2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Cruises offer an escape from the ordinary These days, we get so caught up in our work, errands, and various business endeavors, that we forget to make time for ourselves
Life Insurance Contracts and Implications
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Sunday 20th 2008
- Family Concerns
- Unrated
Every life insurance policy, although there is no nationwide uniformity in wording, will contain certain provisions which, in one form or another, are found in all life insurance policies These may be called the “contents” of the policy
The Basis of Insurance
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Tuesday 15th 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
Life insurance is among the largest and most important industries in the United States and worldwide for that matter There are five categories when it comes to insurance policies: fire, marine, casualty, surety, and life
The Importance of Garden Accessories
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Sunday 13th 2008
- Home Management
- Unrated
Ornamental fountains, outdoor statues, and other garden accessories are becoming very popular in the United States The soothing, breathtaking beauty of garden fountains is enhanced by aquatic plants, as well as the play of light and shadows reflected in the water
The Endless Possibilities Aboard a Luxury Cruise
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Sunday 13th 2008
- Travel
- Unrated
For travelers who wonder whether it is the end location or the journey, the best solution may be making arrangements for a cruise Choose between glorious multi-day cruises traveling through the sparkling waters of Glacier Bay in Alaska, or the tropical waters of the Southern Caribbean
Fontanta Paola and the Fountain of Fountain Hills
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 5th 2008
- Home Management
- Unrated
Fontana Paola
Bringing water to Rome was always of great importance in the ancient city – if you could achieve a steady supply of clean and healthy water as Pope Sixtus V did with the Acqua Felice then you were truly considered a success You could see this success specifically commemorated in fountains all across the city with carvings of emblems and coats of arms
Different Types Of Life Insurance
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Saturday 5th 2008
- Family Concerns
- Unrated
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is a variation of whole life insurance It is a blend of term insurance and a savings account
Specialty Cruise Destinations: Bora Bora to Sharm El Sheik
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Its beauty is almost mythical and you have a front-row seat It’s an exclusive chartered boat, set off for an adventure through hidden lagoons, past untouched beaches and over coral gardens
Service Member's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
- By Sarah Martin
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Finances
- Unrated
SGLI is a low cost program of group term life insurance available automatically to all service members on active duty or inactive duty for training and members of the Military Reserves These policies are automatically activated for the current maximum coverage amount of $250,000 dollars, unless a soldier or sailor opts out in writing
