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- ***Your Stock Market Correction Protection Plan - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Bill LoseyQuestion: This stock market is nuts! How am I supposed to protect my IRA and 401k from losing money when I’ve only got three years until I retire? Bonnie, Ohio Answer: A few years before retiring, if possible, you should begin to accumulate an amount of money that's equivalent to 2-5 ...
Views: 2472(16 votes) - 4 Simple Steps to Go Signature - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Shawn DriscollAre you interested in taking your work as a coach, consultant, trainer or other expert to the next level? Would you like to reach a broader audience? Have you thought about packaging the work you do with individuals into an engaging and interactive experience for multiple clients? If so, you ...
Views: 1266 - ***Should YOU AVOID Conflict? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Margaret MeloniMost of the times you do not want conflict to go unaddressed. It is your job as a leader to ensure that your team engages in healthy and productive conflict and to make sure that conflict is not ignored. After all desperately hoping that an issue will just go away is a great way to turn a small ...
Views: 3388(7 votes) - ***Toilet seats can come between you and your spouse! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. As we say repeatedly, the simple things matter in love and marriage. Do the simple things and your marriage or loving relationship will prosper. Charley learned his lesson some 43 years ago! He grew up in a rural area of Missouri back when ...
Views: 4820(39 votes) - A Successful Marriage is Your Responsibility - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Olalekan AshiruThe beginning of marriage relationship is usually very sweet for most couples. During this period their expectation is high in terms of positive achievements in their profession, business and having a happy marriage generally. But, subsequently if there is any little set back or challenge, ...
Views: 1886 - The Four Basics of Deciding to Stay Married or Get Divorced - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from John KuypersI feel prompted by the Holy Spirit to reach out to both of you. My intention in this note is to summarize the basics of deciding to say married or get divorced – what’s going, what your choices are and where things can go for you. Basic #1. You both appear to have concluded the status quo ...
Views: 2095(1 vote) - The Blended Life (Better than Balanced Life) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonMy last Competitive Edge Report article “Is the Key Still in Your Ignition?” hit a sweet cord with a number of you and sour note with others. I thought I’d continue the discussion this week by looking back as well as forward. The impetus for the original piece, where I advocated when you take ...
Views: 1664(6 votes) - Every Couple's Dilemma: To Be Truthful? Or To Protect Feelings? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from John KuypersThere are only two kinds of marriages - truthful and protective. You cannot be both at the same moment in time. They are a dilemma in the same way that it cannot be both night and day at the same time. We have no choice but to give up one in order to have the other. I cannot protect you from ...
Views: 4233 - Article Marketing: 7 Essential Elements of an Article Resource Box That Gets Clicked - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Donna GunterDistributing your articles to various article banks and directories online (what I refer to as article marketing) won't work for you unless you have a well-developed resource box. A resource box is the bio information about the author that appears at the end of the article. Why is a great ...
Views: 940 - AND WHO HEALS ME? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Keith BrayAnd Who Heals Me? Over a year ago, I went on a journey to look at some real fuzzy philosophical questions. “Who Am I?”was dealt with years ago, but “What Is My Purpose?” remained vague. I went on a real journey to discover what it is about past employment that I loved and was good at, and what ...
Views: 1558(3 votes) - Parent/Child Communication – even more vital Post-Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaIt’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is staying in good communication with your children. Obviously all parents struggle with communication issues as their children grow, but children who have had their lives dramatically altered by separation or divorce ...
Views: 1735(2 votes) - A Presence of Love - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Harold BeckerWe are forever surrounded by love. From the rays of the sun that nurture and sustain life on our precious planet, to extending a helping hand to another in need, our existence is found within this unifying principle we know in our heart as love. Life itself is the expression of unconditional ...
Views: 2066(12 votes) - Risk Assessment - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jay BarkerThere are many types of risks, physical risks, financial risk, documental risk and so on. If you are under any sort of risk and you are clueless how to go about it. Then the right thing for you to do is to contact an investigator so that you can overcome those risks easily. The investigators are ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Do All Eyelash Growth Products Contain Drugs to Make Them Work? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Terri Anne MeyerLuscious lashes have been desired and coveted since ancient times. As technology continues to progress, so do lash enhancement treatments. Every week, there seems to be a new eyelash growth serum, eyelash stimulator, eyelash conditioner, or other type of eyelash enhancement product on the ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - Environmental Engineers : Career Profile - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from James TomersonWith the growth in population, the impact on the environment also increases. At the same time, more and more people are becoming aware of the environmental issues and how environment affects public health. To safeguard the communities and public from polluted environment and hazardous waste, ...
Views: 1097 - How to inspire others - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jaco BeukesHave you ever had the desire to inspire? That feeling that you wanted other people to look to you and feel their hearts getting warmer and their decisions to make the most of their lives clearer? We have probably all heard of people or met others who seem to elevate us by the way they ...
Views: 2434(5 votes) - Magic Words to make the world a better place - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jaco BeukesWe live in a time where the general attitude is: “each one for him or herself!” Yet, if you take the time to think about all the people in your life, you will realise that there are many who do not live by this philosophy. People who go out of their way to help, support and encourage others. ...
Views: 1099 - The Secret to an Unforgettable year - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jaco BeukesThe beginning of the year is a time of dreaming about the future, setting new goals and striving towards making this year more of a success than the previous one. Most people have realised that New Year’s resolutions don’t work. You need solid goals to pursue. However, most of these goals ...
Views: 823 - Form And Function - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Tom WrightThis article will be short and sweet. Making distinctions, such as "hot/cold" is as important in self-help work, as it is when choosing what coat to wear today. In making any distinction, we have to define our separate terms, and then see where our beliefs overlapped them, until we got to the ...
Views: 1246 - Do You Think Stress Does Not Affect Your Overall Health? If You Do, It May Be The Reason Why You Often Get Sick! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Belen TanghalHow does stress affect your overall health? Here are 3 ways how... Stress suppresses the functions of your immune system Think back how many times you called in sick at work during the last 2 months...or the last time you got a bad case of cold? Did you get it right after the ...
Views: 842 - 4 Effects of Second Hand Smoke You Should Know About - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Belen TanghalIf you are a non-smoker and think you are safe from the health effects of second hand smoke, think again. The truth is you face a greater risk for diseases caused by smoking. Do you live with a smoker? Effects of second hand smoke are much deadlier. You are not protected from every harmful ...
Views: 1314(2 votes) - Natural Treatment for depression – An Expert Suggestion - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jeny ThomasNatural treatment for depression includes treatments such as homeopathic and herbal treatments. Hypericum perforatum, 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), S-adenosylmetionine (SAM-E) etc are some important herbs that play a vital role to treat depression naturally. Thus, there are several herbs and also ...
Views: 606 - Daily Skin Care Regime - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from alex tomsA professional skin care regime is one of the most important parts of maintaining your skin's health. Your skin is not a smooth surface like a sheet of glass. On the contrary, your skin is more like a riverbed, full of little lumps, bumps, crevasses and holes. You can give these dermatological ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - I am real are you? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from David MuracoI am real is a framework I created a while back to help give my clients a greater awareness on how to make changes in their life. Not just changes but lasting changes. Because we all change something about us for a minute, hour, or even days. But how often do we commit to lasting change? I ...
Views: 1095 - How To Take Care of Doggies During Winters - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from mellisa gambelAlmost everyone (except some weird people) loves dogs and they want one at their home. Dogs are certainly among the most preferred pet at every home. However, dog lovers should take proper care of them. They also need different kind of care during different seasons. Especially during winters, ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - Excuse Me, But Can You Please Push Me Out of My Own Way? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Denise AllenThe other day, I had the good fortune to connect with a dear friend that I had not spoken with in a while. I always feel so good when I spend time with my friends. I am convinced that our best moments in life are spent in the company of people that we love. We chatted lightly for a while ...
Views: 1375(4 votes) - The "Magic" of Affirmation - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Denise AllenWhat you think about influences what you notice in your environment. Think thoughts of abundance and you will find that abundance appears uppermost in your experience. An element of becoming a conscious thinker is to notice what gets your attention. Right now, there are an infinite number ...
Views: 2413(3 votes) - How To Recognize Early Pregnancy Signs - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Scott AndrewsEarly pregnancy signs don’t simply mean a missed period or craving for specific food. There are several indicators which help confirm the evolution of a new life within you from the time you conceive. On conceiving, your body readies itself for motherhood by releasing the specific hormones. ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - PPO Vs High Deductible Health Insurance - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Finance EnquiryStop loss, co-insurance, and deductible are three main factors that you need to take into careful consideration while comparing PPO and high deductible health insurance plans. Both these plans have deductibles. However, the amounts vary depending upon the type of plan that you choose. The ...
Views: 1889 - Frontline Spray and Non-Chemical Methods in Flea Control - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sandy ScottNext to our family, our pets are one of the important in our lives. Our pets can protect and support, entertain and nurture us. These pets can deserve a good health, and in exchange of their goodness to us, we must protect them, and be conscious about their health. Heartworm, fleas, ticks ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - MLM Success, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Network Marketing Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Jim HagemanDeveloping your leadership capabilities is crucial to your MLM success. Highly Effective Leaders consistently attract prospects to their opportunity, they do not chase them. Highly Effective Leaders: 1. Develop and Use Their Potential Highly Effective Leaders consistently work on ...
Views: 3061 - Switch on Your Brain - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” – Confucius They say the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Well, I think there’s a third…STUDYING! This inescapable fact applies to all of us at some point or another. And even after that final bell has rung ...
Views: 7112(5 votes) - Power of Thinking Positive - Use The Power Of Thinking Positive To Succeed at Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Richy MartinThe Influence of Positive Thinking When a person is full of positive thoughts, life is just simply better for them. They seem happy, content and seem to attract the attention of a lot of people. You must have come across people like this in your life some day or the other. When everyone else ...
Views: 1242(3 votes) - How to Develop 6 Pack Abs Women will Go Nuts Over - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Michael DaviesEvery year when summer approaches, the desire to get a well developed, defined set of abs increases. Unfortunately for the majority of us we have absolutely no clue as to where to start. Conditioning your stomach muscles is really broken up into 2 parts: building muscle, and fat reduction. In ...
Views: 957 - 5 Steps to Your Best Year Yet - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickIt is always exciting to see how current brain research and brain imaging techniques prove why psychological and spiritual techniques work in our lives. It turns out that our brains don’t really know the difference between whether something is actually happening in our lives or whether we are ...
Views: 2008(9 votes) - Never Lie or Embellish the “Real You” When Writing Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Mark SussI have been in the People Business for over 26 years and in this span of time have read, along with my staff, over 30,000 resumes. These have come from people in every segment of the work force but primarily, these resumes are from Executives and Managers. You would think the people that have ...
Views: 1554(5 votes) - How To Use Paint To Sell Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Peter JordanOne of the most important factors in selling a home involves the overall condition of the paint on both the interior and the exterior. In both cases this can be a make or break point for the sale. If there is any painting that needs to be done, it can be done very affordably and can add a lot of ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Nine Common Mistakes To Avoid When Obtaining A Home Mortgage - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Peter JordanY?? ?r? ?b??t t? m?k? w??t w??? m??t ??k??? b? t?? ??r???t transaction ?f ???r life: ???r home mortgage. Unfortunately, many home-buyers w??? shopping ?? ??t take t?? time t? research ??m? ?f t?? l?tt?? b?t weighty intricacies ?f mortgages. Researching t?? mortgage process takes ??tt?? time ...
Views: 1285 - Cancer Patients Should Consider All Chemo Treatment Options - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Will HauseIn the battle against cancer, it can be overwhelming to think about the diversity of treatment options. Making an educated decision often involves investigating the latest breakthroughs in cancer therapy, exploring facts about available drugs, and discovering different methods of cancer ...
Views: 995 - What Higher Ed Job Seekers Should Know When the Academic Year Has Started and They Still Haven't Found a Job - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sean CookEvery August, new faculty and staff arrive on campus, to begin their new jobs. The month is packed full of meetings and preparations, and soon enough fades into memory, as freshman orientation passes, classes begin, and at some schools, football and tailgating roll into town. For new staff and ...
Views: 1294 - Hematuria in Males - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Neel AlfredThe second leading disease caused death among males in North America is prostate cancer. It is also the most common form of cancer in the male population. It is most commonly diagnosed in men over the age of 65 and increases in incidence with advancing age. Approximately 189,000 men will be ...
Views: 2105 - Understanding How Institutional Fit Plays Into Hiring Decisions - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Sean CookI spent over 15 years working in higher education, 13 of which were in residence life. This meant that there were several times of year when I spent more time on campus getting ready for students to arrive than I did with my family. It wasn't uncommon during August to work until 1 a.m. some ...
Views: 1832 - Making A Positive Change - Why Resistance Is Part Of The Process - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mitchell DahoodIf you are like most people you're familiar with finally resolving to make a positive change in your life. Perhaps start a new diet, get a new job, start working out etc. In the past you started with the best of intentions, determined that this time you would succeed. If you were/are one of ...
Views: 1711(6 votes) - The Search For Greatness Begins Within OurSelves - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mitchell DahoodMany people are looking for that one thing that will make them happy, whether it be wealth, a relationship, a new career, etc. At the same time many people have gotten what they thought they wanted, only to find out it wasn't what they wanted at all. They search endlessly for something outside ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Why Your Prospects Well Being Should be the Number One Desire - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Chris CurtisI am not going to sit here and act like I am some righteous saint who always does the right thing in every situation. I will however let you in on a little secret that has helped me tremendously in my business building efforts. Jesus said something very profound. He who wants to be ...
Views: 1095 - TOWARDS A UNITED PLANETARY NATION FROM A UNITED NATION’S ORGANIZATION - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“That time has come when discrimination with reference to communities, social status, gender and nations, will come to an end. Entire world humanity will live like brothers and sisters.” - ARTHUR CHARLES CLARK “If in a particular country, if one or two court cases are fought, people will ...
Views: 1252(4 votes) - Non Verbal Communication in Presentations - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichPresentation skills, conversation skills and writing skills are the three keys to effective communication. In this post, I'd like to focus on some tips for using non verbal communication to improve your presentation skills. Eye contact helps indicates your interest in the people in the ...
Views: 1125 - Success Advice from a Country Song - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichRelationship building may be the most important of the success competencies. No one can do it alone. If you want to create a successful life and career you need to learn how to build and maintain strong relationships. Period. I am in North Carolina as I am writing this post. I am doing a talk ...
Views: 1065 - Just Say Yes for Success - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichI love the Dilbert comic strip -- even though it often points out the how dysfunctional our workplaces can be. Sunday's strip was a classic. Dilbert approaches one of his colleagues and says… "Could you make these changes in the database? It will only take five minutes." Colleague: "Ooh I ...
Views: 1042 - How To Fund Your MLM Business Using An Effective MLM Marketing System - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Carla BaldockNetwork marketing is no different to any other business when it comes to getting your business off its feet. However, 97% fail in the industry as a result of 4 major elements: inability to develop a MLM lead list due to a lack of home business leads, a lack of downline duplication, a lack of ...
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