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- Getting noticed on the Internet - Digital Marketing for Small Business - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarryThe Internet has grown from a small network of academics needing a way to trade research into a world-spanning, ubiquitous marketplace and repository for nearly every possible kind of information and knowledge. How does a small business avoid being washed away in the constant tide of buying, ...
Views: 886 - Benefits Of Meditation For Our Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Greg CulverThere is no question that the modern western lifestyle is becoming increasingly responsible for many life threatening diseases including stroke and heart attack. Longer working hours combined with fast food, lack of exercise and dysfunctional households are all common characteristics of our ...
Views: 998 - Vitamins - To Be Or Not To Be - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Greg CulverFifty years ago the foods that were consumed by the general public were far more nutritious than they are now. I’m referring to fresh fruit and vegetables. Why is this? The answer is quite simple really – the soils that these foods were grown in way back then held far more nutrients and minerals ...
Views: 1038 - Junk Food for your Soul - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Lori RadunMy teenager’s act of rebellion is listening to rap music. Personally, I cannot stand the music. The beat is okay on some songs, but the majority of the lyrics are horrible. Now, of course, this is my personal opinion, but I don’t think there is much positive to be gained from lyrics that are ...
Views: 1407 - In Value Stock Investing, Quality is Job One - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Steve SelengutHow much financial bloodshed is necessary before we realize that there is no safe and easy shortcut to investment success? When do we learn that most of our mistakes involve greed, fear, or unrealistic expectations about what we own? Eventually, successful investors begin to allocate assets in a ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - Your Emotional Buttons - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyWe’ve all done it. You become upset by something someone does and you blame them for doing it “to” you. I mean, it’s their fault. They should know better, right? People should know what sets you off. Don’t you agree? The fact is that people don’t know how to treat you unless you tell them. They ...
Views: 1076 - Out of Work and Loving It - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyOk. So you are out of work either by your choice or not. You’re scared. Most people do not have adequate savings to allow for a long period between jobs. Not having savings or a spouse/partner to support you financially through this period adds tremendous stress to your already stressful ...
Views: 880 - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Part III – Pursuit of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyThe Constitution of the United States affirms that each person is endowed with the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In this three part series, we are exploring what these three rights mean for us. In the first part of the series, we discussed the difference ...
Views: 999 - Is Splenda in Your Drug? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Joseph MercolaEightpercent of the artificial sweetener Splenda is currently sold to pharmaceutical companies for over-the-counter cold remedies, lozenges and vitamins sold in America. Tate & Lyle, Splenda's manufacturers, hopes to replicate their success in this product area in Europe. Increased ...
Views: 1226 - Dating Advice: Deadline Junkie - No Time for Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Trisha StoneDating Advice: Deadline Junkie – No time for relationships I want a relationship BUT… When talking to singles about relationship there is one theme that I often hear “I would like to be in a relationship BUT I don’t have the time”. This is particularly ...
Views: 1316 - From Thought to Action – Dan’s Story (Book Excerpt) - by I have a friend who was working in the marketing department of a large company. Dan was satisfied with that job, but not Totally Fulfilled. He was a passionate photographer and he loved to travel and shoot lots of pictures. He gave them away to friends, and everyone told him he was so ...
Views: 845 - The 8 Reasons Why You Haven’t Found Your Mr. Right - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThe statistics, in this case, don’t lie. By the age of 50, 27.6% of women are still single. That’s more than 1 in 4. Some of them of course, are not interested in finding a man as a life long partner – and if they’re genuinely happy, that’s fine. Although it does need to be a genuine wish to ...
Views: 3172(2 votes) - Communication Management - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Samuel LarteyTeam Communications Management By: Samuel Lartey, Project Manager. Introduction There is no gain saying that project management success is determined by whether the project was completed on time, within budget, and with all features as originally specified. That gives ground to the iron ...
Views: 1230 - Death of a Salesman? It’s What Happens When the Customer Says “I’ll Think It Over!” - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Helen RobinsonI was selling employment testing material that was based on the teachings of a well-known sales trainer. The question that brought the most conversation was about closing. How do you ask for an order? When someone says I’ll think it over, do you become the nice customer service type that says ...
Views: 911 - Women's Health and Fitness - Weight Training To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gill WebsterWeight gain is a lot easier as you grow older particularly as the motivation to exercise also wanes, but you can turn it around it does not matter how old you are. You should start to weave some sort of exercise into your daily life. One type of exercise that you should consider to do is ...
Views: 1483 - Personal Development is where Success Starts-Ask Anyone Who Has It! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from brian fanalePersonal Development Is Where Success Starts - Ask Anyone Who Has It! Are you living the life you envisioned for yourself when you were a kid? When did you give up on your dreams and decide that you would settle for an average lifestyle? There is a better way out there. If you ask around, ...
Views: 738 - June Awareness - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Jo-Anne CutlerLet’s make June Awareness Month! June can be a very busy month as we celebrate and honor our fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers and other significant male/father figures in our lives. We anxiously anticipate the arrival of summer along with the brightest and longest day of the year, the air is ...
Views: 1288 - Women's Hormones- or How to Live Blissfully Ever After! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Elisha GabriellWe women are not complicated creatures, but we are complex! So many hormones, so many moods! Our bodies can be finely tuned insturments or chaotic and painful abodes. This article will cover just a few of the herbs (there are too many to cover here!) that have been used through the ages by ...
Views: 1573 - Dating Rights Verse Dating Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dennis, You have always been very helpful to me in the past and I was wondering if you could help me out with this situation I've encountered. My girlfriend smoked cigarettes for over 10 years but stopped. When we started dating I made it clear that I cannot date a smoker as I find the ...
Views: 1033 - Can music really reduce STRESS? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Paul ShearstoneOne need not know how to read or write music to understand and appreciate it or comprehend its unmistakable beauty and therapeutic benefits… Paul Shearstone 2002 ………………… In my research to find more ways to promote better health by relieving tension and stress, I happened on to a tape that spoke ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Corporate Training - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Samuel Lartey7 WAYS TO GROW YOUR TEAMS BY SAMUEL LARTEY, PROJECT MANAGER. I had an interesting experience in my project management career when I was faced with a project team of 15 to roll out a project. As it is the case in any project, delivery must be within a specified period of time, within a well ...
Views: 1118 - Top 10 Signs of Infidelty and Why Knowing Them Won't Help you Catch a Cheating Mate - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Ruth HoustonAs an infidelity expert, one of the most frequent questions people ask me is “What are the top 10 signs of infidelity?” For curious minds, I’ve listed them below. • working late • increased concern about wardrobe or personal appearance • unaccounted for ...
Views: 2510 - The World's Greatest Lie... - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Lance Ong"Everyone believes the world's greatest lie..." says the mysterious old man. "What is the world's greatest lie?" the little boy asks. The old man replies, "It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's ...
Views: 13279 - It’s Better to Make Mistakes Than To Be a Perfectionist - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Glenn ShepardSome people waste their lives trying to avoid making mistakes, but cripple their careers since perfection isn’t attainable. They ultimately make fewer mistakes but accomplish less because they waste so much time trying to make things perfect. Time is money in business. Doing a good job today is ...
Views: 885 - Succeed on Your Own Terms (Book Excerpt) - by This book is an interior travel guide into the hearts and minds of individuals who have succeeded on their own terms.
The individuals we are about to introduce to you have succeeded by knowing who they are, understanding the qualities that drive them, playing to their strengths, overcoming ...
Views: 1122 - Good Online Business Ideas – Four factors that you should consider - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Guillermo PuyolMany people sometime in their lifetime consider starting a business of their own. Lately, these entrepreneurs at heart tend to resort to the internet as the medium for their businesses. Unfortunately, most of them fail drastically. The reason for that most of these people fail is not lack of ...
Views: 877 - Improving Children's Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Wayne PoeTo learn how to improve your childrens' self-esteem can involve a lot of different aspects, this is part 1 in a series of articles focused on helping you imrove your child's self-esteem. You child comes home with their report card and reluctantly passes it over to you. You already have a bad ...
Views: 1234 - Are You a Multilingual Marketer? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Kim RoachAre you marketing in just one language? If so, you are missing out on 64.8% of your marketing potential. This is because 64.8% of the world is surfing the internet in a language other than English. By becoming a multilingual marketer, you immediately open up a stream of new markets. Google alone ...
Views: 1344 - 3 Questions To Empower You - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Chris GreenFor most people in our society, life will hold little more than a dutiful slog in the 9-5 rat race for forty years before retiring. Many will look back on their lives and wished they’d had an opportunity to have done something different. Some may have even had opportunities to do so but didn’t ...
Views: 1069 - How To Eliminate Depression Stigma - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Chris GreenFor many sufferers, depression brings on feelings of guilt and shame and because of these feelings, they will not seek help. But are these feelings valid? Lack of understanding – both in sufferers and non-sufferers – clouds the issue. So here’s how to end the stigma associated with depression, ...
Views: 1255 - Surging ahead with the animation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from deepak sharmaSurging ahead with the animation The concept of animation and its applications Dynamism made happen in today's web sites with the help of sorts of animated stuff is a nice thing to give them a lively and happening look. Conceptually, animation might include anything which exhibits motion in ...
Views: 1209 - The Top 10 Reasons Why Planning Your Life is Vital - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Barb ElyettIf you have ever planned a vacation, wedding, surprise party, or special event, you know how much work is involved. Planning, checking, adjusting and planning again is all part of the process of creating the result that you want. Many people understand the importance of planning events in ...
Views: 16211 - America’s TV addiction: It’s a matter of time, a lot of time. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Katherine WestphalIn September 2005, Nielsen Media Research, Inc. reported that Americans watched an average of 4 hours 32 minutes of television per day. Amazingly, very few alarm bells went off in America, warning of the potential consequences of this huge amount of time. Thank about what that little fact ...
Views: 1027 - The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking (Book Excerpt) - by “Would you like me to help you?” Those were the words I felt extend from him, and they startled me. What did he mean? What could he help me with? It was as if he immediately knew what I was thinking and as he smiled I realized what he meant. The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking. “Would you like me ...
Views: 1081 - Website copywriting secrets – how being boring will help you be found online - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Krishna DeWebsite copywriting secrets – how being boring will help you be found online. To be found on line by prospective clients we need to rank high in search engines. How many times have you given at page three on Google when searching for something on line? The search engine robots must view your ...
Views: 788 - Is your Marriage at High Risk for Divorce? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from mike sheryTake this quick test: · Were either of you under 22 when you married? · Did either of you not get your high school diploma or GED? · Do you make under $24,000/year as a couple? · Are you two of different religions? · Did either of your parents divorce? · Are you or your spouse very ...
Views: 864 - The Science Behind Losing Weight on a High-Protein Diet - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA brain signal system that controls appetite responds to specific amino acids found in meat. This discovery could lead to new weight-loss techniques. Leucine Animals injected with the amino acid leucine ate 20 percent less food the following day, and only gained a third of the weight of their ...
Views: 1289 - "Hey... Someone Stole My Magic! But I intend to Get it Back!" - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Neil FellowesIt happened at 8.07pm. Holding my partner in my arms, I gazed into the yellow-orange flame as it sank behind the hills. But this article isn't about the magic of a sun-set or the magical feeling of romance. It's about something even more special than both. At 8.07pm I realised something. It was ...
Views: 1099 - Getting kids away from TV: It's not "Mission Impossible" for Tom Cruise - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Katherine WestphalTom Cruise joins Madonna in abstaining from TV Tom Cruise has come out of the closet. The world-famous actor does not allow his adopted children, Isabella, 13, and Connor, 11, to watch TV, except for movies on weekends. He joins superstar Madonna in parenting decision that will benefit his ...
Views: 1218 - Using Lists Creatively - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Kathy GatesList making comes naturally to some people. I, for example, learned about lists as a child by writing out grocery lists for my mom. She would walk around the kitchen checking to see what we needed and call out things for me to write on the list. My job was to spell it out as I wrote it, or ...
Views: 1278 - How to Get Your Child to Think for Themselves - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Jill BrennanDo you find that you are continually telling your children what to do? Brush your teeth, put your plate away, make your bed, don’t forget your hat, put on your shoes…sometimes the list feels endless. I don’t know what it is about putting on shoes but I used to have battles with both my ...
Views: 5381 - HOW TO PULL IN CLIENTS LIKE A MAGNET - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2006 from Charlie CookYour marketing could be pulling in clients and profits like a magnet. Think about how many people could benefit from your products and services. Even if only a fraction of them bought from you, you'd be amazingly successful. It doesn't matter if the economy is headed up or down, there are ...
Views: 1562 - Home Alone--Is Your Teen Ready? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Barbara McRae, MCCAs summer time approaches and parents pack the last lunches and await the last report cards, they face a familiar worry: what to do with the kids during the summer. Finding quality childcare is time consuming and expensive, but leaving teens home for the whole day can be worrisome for parents. ...
Views: 2425 - Don't Complain - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Noelle NelsonThere are you are, going along OK in your life, no big dramas, no crises, but frankly, not a lot of joy, either. Oh, you can’t complain, as a matter of fact that’s what you hear yourself say most of the time. When friends say “How’s it going?” you say “Can’t complain.” So why are you bored and ...
Views: 1110 - Get Control Of Your Money And How To Keep More Of It! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Clare EvansDo you find it hard to get by each month and your spending is either out of control or starting to head that way? If you're struggling with money then don't despair, you can get back on top. If you'd like to have more money each month or want to get control of your finances here are a few tips ...
Views: 2383 - "I'll Show You!" And Other Limiting Motivations - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI discovered that the fuel for many of my accomplishments in my life was "I'll show you." As a child, somewhere around 6th grade, I assessed that I wasn't smart enough to accomplish what I wanted in my life so I began to rely on sheer will to get things done. All I needed was one person to ...
Views: 1178 - We All Start Somewhere - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Jill KoenigDo you remember your first job? When I was in grade school, I earned money shoveling snow, mowing people's lawns, washing cars and picking up dog poop for neighbors. (I did it free for the elderly). I still carry with me the lessons I learned back then. I learned to be willing and eager to work ...
Views: 2188 - Selling Yourself - by “If you can’t sell yourself, what can you sell?”
What is the meaning of selling in our modern society? In the simplicity of layman’s terms, it is a process of using either commentary or written words to communicate a message from one party or entity to another with an objective of convincing ...
Views: 1120 - Top 5 Ways to Create Job Security - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Shawn DriscollA 5 POINT STRATEGY FOR ENSURING YOUR JOB SECURITY Think Job Security is a thing of the past? Think again. While it may be true that no one is exempt from a downsizing, layoff, or unexpected re-organization in today’s economic climate, that doesn’t have to mean you have no job security. ...
Views: 960 - Smoking's effects have well deserved nicknames - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Megan CarterDo smokers weigh up the indisputably bad risks of smoking's effects? What if smoking was named differently, such as 'Diving into shark infested waters?' We had a kitten given to us once. It was a crazy little ball of fluff that skitted across my kitchen floor getting under my feet. I used to ...
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