Amazingly, as consumers struggle, U.S. corporations are staging a nearly unprecedented comeback that's largely escaping notice. The gargantuan, dispiriting job cuts that seem to dominate the news have also been the spur for an epic resurgence in profits. For 2009, the Fortune 500 lifted earnings 335%, to $391 billion, a $301 billion jump that's the second largest in the list's 56-year history, approaching the increase in the robust recovery of 2003. For last year the 500 raised their return on sales from less than 1% to 4%. That's close to the list's 4.7% historical average.

This year's list -- reminder: the Fortune 500 ranks U.S. companies by revenue -- is packed with changes that reflect and spotlight the trends reshaping corporate America. The homebuilders that occupied 14 places in 2007 and three last year, including Centex and Pulte (PHM, Fortune 500), have all disappeared, casualties of shrinking sales. No fewer than nine newcomers from recession-resistant health care joined in 2009, among them drugmakers Genzyme (GENZ) (sales: $4.5 billion) and Allergan (AGN) ($4.5 billion).

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Many people use a blog just for personal enjoyment. Eg as a place to vent, write complaints or experiences. Or it could be to share information, write down important information for many people who can know it. As a writing exercise can too. Another aim, blogs can also be used for a place to store your important records.

This post, I share 8 things you need to consider for your blog in a spectacular success.

This way you may have often encountered. But, do not always commented stale. Try one by one, you will undoubtedly be surprised to see the visitors of your blog is much more crowded than you think. If it were so, would select the blog that any source of income, would be easier to make it happen.

1. Select the appropriate topic. Once I said, working in the field of a loved one makes it easier to succeed. When creating a blog, this also must be taken into consideration. Do not force yourself in the field of A if you like the field B. Working in the field that you like would make you more spirit. If you are confused about what to choose a blog topic? Easy! The solution can be found on how to choose an interesting blog topic like a magnet. 

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