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- Avatar movie review and it's connection to the men's movement - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael TaylorFor as long as I can remember I have always had a passion for movies. What began as a source of pure entertainment has now evolved into a philosophical and spiritual exercise in personal growth and awareness. I have come to recognize that movies are simply metaphors for life and when viewed from ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Fasting – Best Natural Indigestion Remedy - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Anna YuenI have overcome my 17-year eating and digestive problems by fasting. This article is to share my thoughts with people suffering from similar problems. Our world is flooding with food – breakfast buffet, lunch buffet, dinner buffet, tea buffet, dessert buffet and so on. Together with our ...
Views: 7515(2 votes) - Focusing on Your Presence of Mind with Mindful Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Arlene UngerWhat is Mindfulness? The concept of mindfulness has actually been around for thousands of years. Its origins can be found in the earliest Buddhist teachings (2500 years ago). It has been used over the centuries in traditional eastern contemplative practices like Hatha Yoga and other ...
Views: 6645(14 votes) - Niche Internet Marketing Ways to Find Customers for Your Online Business - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Sherry LouYou can make easy money in the internet in many different and easiest ways but some of them are just have nothing to do with for the common internet marketer to cope up. Just like what in the websites such as those found at Wal-Mart are very profitable for that business ventures and no doubt at ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - How To Write A Cover Letter: Grab Your Employers Attention - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryOne of the common dilemmas of most jobseekers is how to write a cover letter that will get them interviewed and employed. Unfortunately, job hunting skills are usually not learned in schools so a lot of people have no idea how to compose a cover letter or a resume when the time comes for them to ...
Views: 788(2 votes) - Denial in People with Anger Management Problems - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Joe JamesAnger can be like an addiction in that people are very creative in finding all sorts of rationales for their anger and why they don’t need anger management. At times it can almost appear as if they are in denial about their anger management issues. Part of the reason for this is that the way our ...
Views: 8748(4 votes) - Social Network Knowhow: Keeping It Clean (on Twitter) - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Melissa GaltNow while I do want you to keep your comments and language online clean, that isn't what I mean here! I'm talking about keeping your followers, friends and connects on the various online networks clear of spammers, pornsters, and dead weight. So here are some quick tips in Twitter this week to ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Get In Shape With A Personal Trainer - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Byron ClarkeWhile several people, each New Year in Long Beach, vow to get in to shape, most are clueless about how to achieve it. Some start off by stopping to eat completely, while others follow strict diets. Unfortunately, dieting does not go a very long way, as we either abandon it within a few weeks or ...
Views: 1260(2 votes) - Success Strategies: Traffic Generation to Grow Your Prospects and Your Profits - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Melissa GaltIt's funny that usually you associate traffic with road rage, time lost, and general frustration and hassle, BUT online and offline it is targeted traffic that means the difference between a successful business and one that doesn't make it. So I'm going to share just 5 easy and quick ways you ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - The Mother of All Inventions: LED Retrofit Technology - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaAccording to a recent market research, the sale of traditional light bulbs in several European countries had dropped by 35 percent in the first quarter of 2009, with LEDs accounting for 65 percent of sales. Quite naturally, it did not take long for the infamous incandescent lamp to be replaced ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Make Sure Meetings Are Not a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismMeetings can be a big waste of time or the biggest time saver. It all depends on your skills of keeping the meeting on track and engaging your staff. The challenges that keep your meetings from being productive include going on way past the allotted time, getting off track, and meetings that ...
Views: 2556(4 votes) - How To Get The Most Out Of What You Read - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from David SamuelWhen we read something inspirational or poetic for example, our ability to understand is limited to what we have previously experienced. Everything is taken with identification in the literal sense, we try to identify the feelings of the author or the teaching. The problem is that you can ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - These Natural Home Remedies for Allergies Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M RochellDid you know that home remedies for allergies are really quite simple and sometimes safer than over the counter products? This is especially true for people with sensitive skin. Not surprisingly, those who suffer from airborne allergens or food allergies often have skin allergies as ...
Views: 1190(3 votes) - The History of Lipstick? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Mary Anna DonovanI can hear it now – who cares about the history of lipstick? First, we are still in some pretty depressing and difficult economic times. Second, lipstick is a perfect way to perk up a gloomy day and add some cheap chic to our “wardrobe.” Finally, a brief look at the history of lipstick ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Save Our Planet with LED Lighting Systems - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaConsidering the pace at which our planet is being robbed of its precious resources, that day is not far when the entire world population will be engulfed by the heat of depletion. Saving energy is on everybody’s mind but very few steps were being taken to save our planet from dying a slow, ...
Views: 1261(2 votes) - The Truth About Agave Nectar: It’s All Hype - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaAgave nectar/ syrup is basically high-fructose corn syrup masquerading as a health food. It’s easy to understand how agave syrup got its great reputation. Even the word “Agave” has a fine pedigree, coming from the Greek word for noble. The blue agave species- considered the best for the ...
Views: 1203(3 votes) - Are Emotions and Hip Pain Related? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestHaving suffered from hip pain myself, I know how frustrating and painful it can be, but did you know that your diagnosis might be incorrect and that it may be possible for you to heal yourself? Chronic hip pain is typically diagnosed as one of three possible syndromes: bursitis, tendonalgia ...
Views: 9825(2 votes) - How to sing like a professional - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Phillip DavidsonHave you ever pictured yourself up on a stage singing to a sold out house? Thought you could never actually learn how to sing like that? I can't promise you'll be the next American Idol, but if you love to sing, and are willing to put in the effort - I know how you can learn how to sing with the ...
Views: 1581(3 votes) - What YOU Need to Get Fit and Stay Fit - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Linda CampbellHave you always wanted to get fit but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you are already fit, but feeling like you’ve hit a plateau and you are bored with your current exercise program? Not to worry, you are not alone, this is very common in gyms and within the fitness industry across the ...
Views: 2476(3 votes) - Internet Marketing…Are You Winning or Spinning? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Brent TravisWhen I first started marketing on the Internet I thought I was going to get rich overnight. That was what everyone else was doing. At least that is what they said. The reality is that like any other business it is built up at the speed of your knowledge. So, if that is true, how do you and ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - The Essence of Meditation Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Kip MazuyNo matter which spiritual techniques you practice, it all really comes down to attention. Whether you are watching your breath or repeating the name of a Guru or God, or are asking "who am I" or witnessing or surrendering, they all require your complete ...
Views: 727(2 votes) - Marriage Survival Guide – Get Husband Back and Save the Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Norman CsarniBeyond the professional intervention by marriage counselors, there are other things that you must do to get husband back before things get out of hand. But you must always remember that for your marriage to survive, both you and your husband must have an open mind and work towards a common ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Stay Motivated! Keep Your Exercise Resolutions! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Wendy StollEvery New Year the gym is packed full of eager exercisers ready to achieve results. A month or two passes, resolutions go awry, and people give up. Don’t fall victim to this cycle! Exercise is a lifetime commitment for your own personal health and well-being. Here are some tips to help you stay ...
Views: 2084(2 votes) - How to Recognize a Saint if You Meet One On the Street - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSaints have fourteen unforgettable characteristics that distinguish them, and when even just one of these traits are observed in someone, that observation prompts us to exclaim, "He/She is a saint!" As we read about these fourteen traits, we might think that we can become saintly too by ...
Views: 2079(3 votes) - Happy Valentine's? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michelle GottliebHappy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s day has always struck me as an odd day. If you are not involved with someone, you need to hurry up and find someone so that you are not alone that day. If you are with someone, you must show your undying love by sending cards and chocolate. All because society ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Meditation for releasing stress and living free - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Stephen FrostHow persons handle and carry themselves through instances of stress and trouble generates a massive defining element in their lives. Frequently persons just sadly crumble and cease to muddle through at all, as a substitute of taking charge and working in conjunction with the collection of ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - Job Search: The Starting Point of Great Performance - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan Coughlin(Author’s Note: If you want the MP3 recording of this article, please send an e-mail to dan@thecoughlincompany.com with “Job Search Article” in the subject heading.) Before you can deliver a great performance, you need to have an opportunity to perform. With at least 15 million Americans out ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - How Saying No Drives Great Careers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan Coughlin(If you want a link to the MP3 recording of this article, send an e-mail to dan@thecoughlincompany.com with “Just Say No” in the subject heading.) Great organizations are defined by what they say no to. The same is true for great individual careers. A great career is one where the ...
Views: 1914(6 votes) - Transferable Skills and How to Showcase Them - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan CoughlinDon’t believe them. When companies tell you they aren’t hiring because of the recession, don’t believe them. What they mean to say is that during a recession they are very, very discerning about who they hire and who they keep on their team. However, every company is always hiring as long as ...
Views: 2089(2 votes) - ***Don't Try to Read Super Fast or Slow and Make This Mistake - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Ed Caldwell"Within minutes of starting to read, my mind wanders off. When I come back to the page, I realized I have gone through several pages and don't know what I just read!" This is a common problem for all readers, not just speed readers. Does your mind wander? Alternatively I hear, "I have ...
Views: 2875(4 votes) - The Important 40% of Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” - Benjamin Disraeli I believe we are living in very exciting times when it comes to our understanding of what makes us truly happy in the long term. Up until relatively recently (well, about 10 years ago ...
Views: 1868(6 votes) - Sales Lessons Learned From Selling in a Recession - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Kelley RobertsonThe past year was definitely interesting. Some sales professionals prospered while others suffered. I spoke to one person who doubled his income—and he works in automotive sales! Yet, another well-established person experienced a decline of more than fifty percent in their sales. There are ...
Views: 955(3 votes) - Potential Causes of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissBack Pain is a complex problem and there is no simple answer to the question, What causes back pain? One of the reasons that it is difficult to determine what causes back pain is that there are many structures that can be injured in the lower back (lumbar) region. You can injure the muscles, ...
Views: 1103(3 votes) - Understanding Dressage and Horses - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from ebooks gainAdvice on Dressage and Horses Dressage is the fastest growing equestrian activity today. It covers training the rider, training the horse and preparing for dressage competitions. Classical riding and training methods have survived for hundreds of years, largely passed down by word of mouth. ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Halloween Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissIt's hard all year long to stick to a weight loss plan, but it can be even more difficult during the Halloween season. Candy wreaks havoc on your metabolism, and processed sugar will really slow down your metabolism. When you eat high amounts of processed sugar and candy, your digestive ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - New Jersey Debt Settlement! Is it a Scam? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from steve bisOur great country has been experiencing a major economic downturn over the last couple of years causing millions of people to suffer financially and the state of New Jersey has been no exception. For New Jersey residents one of the worst financial problems many are dealing with is having to much ...
Views: 13563(1 vote) - CAREERS: Four reasons you might be bummed if you aren’t working and what to do about it. - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranWhat do the following people have in common? • Retired engineer • Laid off project manager • Stay at home parent • Newly graduated student • Trailing spouse to a military soldier • Injured and recovered worker • Out of work actor These people have much more in common than you probably ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - 2010 – In Like A Lamb, Out Like A Lion? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from John Paul WhitefootGlorious spring is still two long months away, but March’s adage “in like a lamb, out like a lion” (or the reverse) might just be a predictor for 2010 if recent surveys are to be believed. According to a new survey, financial executives are bullish about the coming economic recovery and ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - ***Huperzine - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelHuperzine A is a herbal extract from the Chinese moss Huperzia Serrata. Although it has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine for reducing pain, fever and inflammation, it is also commonly used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and hemostyptic (a compound that reduces blood flow) as ...
Views: 2535(3 votes) - ***Ashwagandha - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelAshwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera holds a place in Ayurvedic (or Indian medicine) similar to ginseng in Chinese medicine. Although its name is derived because its roots smell like a horse – “Ashwa” meaning “horse” and “Gandha” meaning “odour” - don't let this put you off as it is a ...
Views: 3680(3 votes) - Career Change: Feeling queasy about changing? 5 ways to confirm you’ve made the right decision - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranYou made a decision to change careers but you’re feeling REALLY uneasy. You can’t tell if you’re coming down with the flu or if that sinking feeling is your decision. Big decisions are always kind of gut wrenching but there are some things you can do to test your situation. 1- Did you make ...
Views: 2121(1 vote) - Include Balance Exercises in Your Workout - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissBalance exercises are often neglected in fitness routines, but having good balance is an important part of overall joint health and injury prevention. One of the reasons that balance training is left out of fitness programs is that it has little impact on how your body looks. Instead, balance ...
Views: 1069(2 votes) - ***Eat your Polyphenols - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelA diet rich in antioxidants could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease or even slow down its evolution according to researchers in Spain. The latest research suggests that the nerves and nerve pathways of the brain which are susceptible to being destroyed by age and neural diseases such as ...
Views: 2209(4 votes) - ***More on diet and exercise - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Steffan AbelA study in the journal Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders reported that people with even moderately elevated cholesterol in their 40s have twice the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in their 60s, 70s and 80s. This adds further proof that cholesterol is a risk factor for developing ...
Views: 2106(2 votes) - ***Make YOUR OWN Paradise - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Margaret MeloniMy husband turned to me and said, "Everyone here is so nice and so relaxed and so happy". I thought about it for a minute and replied, "Well if you can't be happy here, where can YOU be happy?" The HERE in "Well if you can't be happy here..." was one of the most beautiful tropical islands in ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - How many sit ups does it take to burn one pound of fat! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissSo many people have the fitness goal to lose stomach fat, and in order to do that many people turn to sit ups. One important point is that you cannot spot reduce body fat. Spot reduction is the #1 Abdominal Exercise Myth. Big marketing companies keep perpetuating the spot reduction myth ...
Views: 12345(2 votes) - 5 Amazing Tips for Reliable Pet Shipping - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Richard Z. CochraneWith the current bickering between to world powers over internet control it's can be difficult to remain focused on the smaller things in life. Specifically, China has denounced the recent US criticism over her internet control protocols, and has said that it could fracture the relationship ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Different Abdominal Exercise Equipment for your Ab Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissPeople are always looking for the best ab exercise equipment and here is a run-down of 5 pieces of equipment that you can use in your ab workouts (for pictures and full descriptions of more than 50 abdominal exercises check the resource box below). #1 The Stability Ball (Exercise Ball) The ...
Views: 1655(4 votes) - ***The Power of Financial Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Janet Tyler JohnsonWe all know that the best of the best in any industry hire coaches. And the most financially successful have financial advisors. But bring these two disciplines together and magic happens! Financial coaches help you align your values and your money to bring about true fulfillment in your ...
Views: 1846(33 votes) - Finding Your Courage – Another Year Over And Do YOU Have A List Of Good Things? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Liz CopelandSoon we’ll be getting all those television programmes that review the year just gone. There’ll be events we thought we’d never forget about, that we now can barely remember. There’ll be other apparently trivial events that stick in our memory. And underneath it all, perhaps a nagging ...
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