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- No Strings - Steps To Happiness - Part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jennifer AbbottLet’s discuss some more ways to take back our puppet strings from our puppeteers. We have already discussed the need to take responsibility and do away with blaming, the necessity for a real desire to change, and the commitment to do what it takes to change and achieve happiness. Then we ...
Views: 1056 - Fragrance Oils And Essential Oils - What's The Difference? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Marilyn FlookHave you noticed lately that many household cleaning products and deodorizers are scented with “aromatherapy essentials” or with “Jasmine” or some other exotic fragrance like “Calming”? Do they really add essential oils to dishwashing detergent in quantities significant enough to be of any ...
Views: 1428 - Four Ways To Get Happy Now - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismRecently I watched a 20/20 special about happiness and I was delighted to have this news show confirm I’ve been talking about for years: We have a big measure of control over our own levels of happiness, at least 40 % according to what researchers said on the show. Only 10 percent is ...
Views: 1298 - Sports Wagering Description - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Bradley BurnsSports wagering is something really famous and complicated to understand. A lot of people think is just spend money in hobbies, or pretend to be professional, but to can really understand this, anybody first have to know some essential parts of this amazing hobby. The sports banking is an ...
Views: 556 - Passionate Detachment - Soul Freedom (Part 4 of 7) - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Al Link and Pala Copeland"Passionate Detachment" Carlos Castaneda has written a series of remarkable books in which he describes his shamanic apprenticeship with the Yaqui sorcerer Don Juan. Don Juan advises Castaneda that a man of knowledge (an impeccable warrior) chooses a path and follows it with heart, acting as ...
Views: 2537 - How You Can Become Stress Free In Seven Days - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Ann StewartStress is a chronic condition. It’s all around you; in your workplace, social life, and even in your home. When left to run its course, stress can intensify into chronic frustration, grief, anxiety, and depression. Stress is a mental condition generally brought on by worrying about things ...
Views: 512 - Open To Receive - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Kathy AtkinsonDo you begin your day feeling energized and enthusiastic? Are you glad to be alive and anticipate a day of fun, or do you start out feeling grumpy, tired and out of sorts? Do you drag yourself through each day feeling as if you are not receiving the things you desire? Each new day brings us an ...
Views: 2056 - Job Hunting- 5 Things You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Todd SchultzOne of the most important skills a young person can have is the ability to find a job. Whether that be a temporary job you find working retail, or a job that sets you up for a career in your field, not everybody understands what it takes to find a job. 1) Persistence! If you are in need ...
Views: 693 - ***Three Remarkable Tips To Transform Your Weight Loss Goals Into Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Annette ColbyIs it really possible to lose weight and keep it off? Absolutely. However, creating long-term weight loss success requires implementing some basic tried-and-true principles. Here are three simple but extremely powerful pointers that open the gates to your dreams. Do not let the simplicity of ...
Views: 611 - Aphagous Adam With Wisdom Of The Gods - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will be able to eat of what was once considered the Forbidden Fruit because God has given it to you as a blessing and no more a curse. However, Adam and Eve were aphagous and were not to eat of it. God created the world and the surrounding universe in seven ...
Views: 548 - Fate Of The Photia-Enlightening Health And Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will be the photia--the light of the world. Thus you will be a practical gift and a blessing to other people that will prosper them with God's Providence. God created the earth and what surrounds it in seven days. On the very first day He spoke the famous ...
Views: 496 - What If Your Immune System Stops Working? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellImmunodeficiency disorders happen when one or more components of your immune system are missing or when the system is not working as supposed to be. Defects in one's immune system can be congenital or acquired. Either way, having problems with the immune system permits harmful microorganisms to ...
Views: 610 - Sales Innovation - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Tomme StevensonLife is accelerating. Product life cycles are shrinking. Corporations must re-invent themselves every 3.5 years. Innovation is not a nice-to-have but a must-have. Historically new product development has been driven by marketing or engineering. There are several levels of innovation within new ...
Views: 1433 - Ear Stapling Is Not The Best Way To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellYou can call it a merger between body piercing and food abstinence. But officially, people call this procedure the weight loss ear staple. This procedure involves attaching a very small device to a cartilage inside your ear. This small staple, which is very similar to your ordinary staple wire, ...
Views: 1708 - Whoops! - Understanding Dyspraxia - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Stella WaterhouseDyspraxia refers to children who have movement difficulties and means the poor performance of movement. The word is taken from the Greek dys - bad and ‘praxis’ - the learned ability to plan, organize and carry out sequences of coordinated movements in order to achieve an objective. In ...
Views: 2276 - Closet Organizing For Sports Nuts - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldThe topic of closet organizing is not usually used in the same sentence as "sports nut", but if you have an active sports-minded family, you may find yourself needing some organizing ideas. Closets overflowing with sports equipment and the inability to get out the door on time because you are ...
Views: 1018 - Affiliate Clickbank Program – The Best Affiliate Products To Promote - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Andy JosiahThe Internet is growing constantly with no signs of stopping or slowing down any time soon so if you’ve made the decision to get into Affiliate Marketing you have made a good decision. Affiliate marketing is going to be around for along time. As a new affiliate marketer you want to sell in a ...
Views: 638 - How New Moms Can Attain A Sleeker And Shapely Body - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMost women, especially those who are having a baby for the first time, tend to eat a lot while pregnant, thinking that they are not only eating for themselves but also for the baby inside them. Men also spoil their expecting wives or girlfriends and lavish them with food, goodies, and plenty of ...
Views: 537 - Soldiers Get Their Job Done By Sacrificing Their Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellThere is one very important issue in the ongoing war against terror that does not get into the headlines. It is all about the quality of sleep that US soldiers are getting in the frontlines. Reports say that American military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are staying wide awake ...
Views: 429 - Top 6 Risk Factors That Bring About Arthritis - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellHaving an arthritis attack can really dampen the mood of anyone. This condition is truly debilitating because performance of even the simplest tasks or activities, such as walking, climbing the stairs and even getting out of bed can be terribly painful. This is why it is not really surprising ...
Views: 724 - Cold Hard Facts About Men And Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMen often think that osteoporosis is a woman's disease. So, they go on about their lives believing that they have one less disease to worry about. But the truth about osteoporosis is that it can also strike men, particularly in their forties or fifties. And having osteoporosis can be very ...
Views: 606 - If You Think Female Hormones Are Trivial, You're Wrong! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellHormones play very important roles in the proper functioning of a woman's body. There are many types of female hormones, but the major ones are estrogen and progesterone. These two hormones are produced in the woman's ovaries. Estrogen has been mainly referred to as the hormone that defines ...
Views: 421 - Overcoming Fear: Six Steps To Fearless Living - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersThe American Heritage dictionary defines fear as a "feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger." Fear puts the body in "fight or flight" state, ready to respond to a physical threat to our survival. Most of our fears, however, are not based on ...
Views: 4548 - Writers Wanted - No Experience Necessary - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jo MarkMany people enjoy writing and do it for the pure fun of it. I am one of those people. But it was not until I started my Internet business that I realized that my writing ability was a skill that could make me money. I took it for granted and thought that every one could write. The Internet has ...
Views: 1102 - Math Games For Kids - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sarah HoltLooking for a fun and exciting way to teach math concepts to children? Increase motivation and learning in a way that is enjoyable and pleasant by using the following math games for kids. A Book Scavenger Hunt This is a game that teaches counting and ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd...). The ...
Views: 881 - Stress: Understand, Recognize, And Manage It - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersResearch shows that 75-90% of doctor visits are due to stress related ailments and disorders, and that prolonged stress can lead to both mental and physical problems. Stress can also affect a disease’s process from the onset through its progression and on through the recovery stage ...
Views: 690 - Executive Coaching: Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Maynard BrusmanDriving the trend for executive coaching is the business reality that good people are hard to find and harder to keep. With a constant need to stay competitive, companies are seeing coaching as a way to help valued employees develop swiftly in a rapidly changing business environment. A growing ...
Views: 1063 - Top 10 Signs You May Have The World's Ugliest Credit Report - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Marc ChaseBelow are some warning signs that you may be on your way to holding the title of "World’s Ugliest Credit Report" 1. You have committed to renting forever because you think you’ll never qualify to purchase your own home 2. You Can’t get a checking account 3. The only credit ...
Views: 540 - 3 Tools Of Credit Repair: Debt Validation, Debt Re-Aging and Dispute Letters - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Marc ChaseCredit Repair can be easy if you have the right tools. One of the hardest parts of repairing your credit report is deciphering the laws. This "how to" article is written in terms that are easy to understand and cut through the legal jargon. Debt Validation: Let's say you owe Mike (original ...
Views: 5794(2 votes) - Homeschooling--You Can Do It - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Phyllis WheelerIs homeschooling something YOU could do? Perhaps you are not happy with your other options, and you are starting to toy with this idea. But you can't imagine yourself doing it. After all, doesn't it take a superwoman to juggle lessons and all the other things Moms have to do? Take it from a ...
Views: 504 - The Forbidden Island - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Phyllis WheelerIf you love a mystery, consider a vacation on Kauai, Hawaii. Here's the mystery: what's it like on the neighboring Hawaiian island of Ni'ihau? This 550-square-mile island is the westernmost of the main Hawaiian islands and has been privately owned since 1864 by the Robinson family, which ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Do You Wish You Could Make A Web Site? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Phyllis WheelerSince the dawn of time, setting up a viable business has never been easier. Through the Internet, you can now tap the world’s marketplace from your living room. But here’s the problem: you don't know how to make a Web site! Access to the world's marketplace isn't the only big change. ...
Views: 604 - 3 Great Ways To Stay Motivated At Work - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyStaying motivated at work is easier than you think when you know what to do. 1. Decide What You Must Achieve Today. It is easy to get caught up with non-urgent matters that you can either ignore completely or do at a later date. All that clutter leaves you confused about what to do so you end ...
Views: 440 - Office Security With Cameras: What Is Available Currently? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Andrew StrattonMovies and television today sometimes paint an unrealistic picture of techno gadgets used by such characters as James Bond and others. The reality is that there is very little that is private or secure anymore from a dedicated hacker or investigator. Personal and private information can be ...
Views: 607 - Office Security With Cameras: Electronic Watchdogs And Unseen Security Force - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Andrew StrattonSecurity in today's modern business office is a very different set up than a uniformed security guard coming by to rattle a doorknob periodically in what was standard security measures which were generally ineffective at keeping any determined criminal out of the building. More sophisticated ...
Views: 889 - The Easy Way To Lasting Self Motivation - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyWill power alone will never work over the long term. It is the hardest way possible to get yourself to do anything. The answer is to discover the secrets of self motivation. Why? Because it is like trying to open a tin can with your teeth when there is a can opener in your pocket. Instead ...
Views: 379 - Office Security With Cameras: Discreet Protection And Security - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Andrew StrattonOffice security cameras are simple to set up and simple to operate as you can imagine would be needed. Yet they need to be very effective for the type of use for which they are intended. A careful assessment of the needs and environment of the particular office is important to determine, as ...
Views: 892 - Would You Like To Have The Power To Control Your Mind? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Stephanie HaberWould you like to have the power to control your mind? Do you know that you can be whatever you want to become? Would you like to find out what it takes to be successful? Then you have to recognize the powers of the subconscious mind! Our subconscious mind is our body’s main control center. ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Should I Give Up Relationships To Have A Career? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dennis: I recently started a graduate (doctorate) program where I have to keep a 3.5 GPA or else I will get kicked out. It's kind of a conditional thing...err sort of. So no guarantees I'm going to get my doctorate. You know what I mean. Also you can’t get any C, D, or F grades. So ...
Views: 418 - Financing Your Day Care Business - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Fiona LohrenzMany people nurture a dream that they would like to open a daycare center. Some of these individuals may work in a day care center and believe they could do a better job with the added benefit of becoming self employed. There are many who are stay at home parents and wish to supplement ...
Views: 945 - Diversity Training: How To Identify And Resolve Unconscious Discrimination In The Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nicole CuttsThe Changing Face of Workplace Discrimination: It seems that the face of workplace discrimination is changing into a less easily recognizable one. Workers continue to be held down based on race, gender and other factors. This despite years of the government, the courts, and society in general ...
Views: 1421 - How To Deal With The "What Ifs." - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jimmy RoosWhat is the thought that most often pops up in your head as soon as you come up with an exciting new idea? If you thought, "what if" then you are absolutely right. It usually goes like this: "what if this goes wrong or it doesn't work." Or "what if there is no market for this or what if nobody ...
Views: 1751 - Time Management: How To Work Smarter Not Harder And Get More Done-Part II Creating Your Time Plan - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nicole CuttsOver the course of this five-part series I will be discussing how to get over psychological blocks to productivity and the six steps to achieving Time Management. In the previous article; Time Management: How to Work Smarter not Harder and Get More Done-Part I, I introduced the six steps to ...
Views: 733 - Are You Walking To The Right Beat For Fitness And Weight Management? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Richard DafterHave you ever heard someone say, "I have been walking almost every day and I still haven't lost the weight that I wanted to. "Although there are many reasons to walk, I think that it would be fair to assume that in a society where two thirds of the population is either overweight or obese, ...
Views: 634 - Why Should Smokers Buy Cigarettes On The Internet? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Barbu StelanPeople have no possibility regularity to purchase the premium cigarette brands. Because of high taxes they look for considerable discount cigarettes online. Qualitative cigarettes are available on the Internet and in discount cigarettes stores. Online cigarettes often include premium brands like ...
Views: 1765 - Lose A Pound A Week - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Larenzo ReidA Resolution you can Keep! Many have worked with UC Fitness, been to the website (www.ucfitness.biz) to view the before and after weight-loss pictures or have seen the posters at our location and wonder how did those people do it? I could give you an answer that is so confusing you'll have to ...
Views: 447 - Great Conversation Starter Questions For Every Situation - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyAre you comfortable with walking up to someone and starting a conversation? Can you get people talking again when they have descended into eerie silence? If you answered ‘no’ to either of these questions, you might benefit from learning a few more conversation starter ...
Views: 3992 - If You’ve Got This Power, Your Relationship Will Flourish! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Dr Rakesh ChopraI have observed while working with many thousands of people on strengthening their relationships that those that flourish have certain characteristics in common. One of the characteristics they share is that they have developed the power of innocence. What does being innocent mean to you? ...
Views: 1095 - Spiritual Growth And The Prodigal Son: Three Tips That Metaphysics Teach Us - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Bil HoltonYou are probably familiar with the parable of the Prodigal Son which appears in the Luke's Gospel 15:11-32. I am going to update the story as if it happened today and I am going to take some liberties with it without losing the richness of its spiritual teaching. In the parable a father has two ...
Views: 2651 - Protect Yourself From Meningococcemia - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt occurs suddenly and spreads rapidly. It can affect anyone. It’s called meningococcemia and you could be its next victim! Meningococcemia - also known as mmeningococcal septicemia, meningococcal blood poisoning or meningococcal bacteremia - is a rare disease caused by the presence of ...
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