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- *** Vampires and Witches - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Carol AdlerVampires and Witches ... and Monstrous ET/Reptilian Derivatives are the subject matter of many of the fiction pieces I receive from teenagers who aspire to become professional six-digit earning Stephanie Meyer derivatives. After receiving yet another episode from a teenager whose works are ...
Views: 3196(1 vote) - The Miss California 2009 Saga Continues... - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Chriss BarrIt’s official. The Donald tells Carrie Prejean, “You’re fired!” for not fulfilling her duties as Miss California 20009 and now Tami Farrell is the new reigning queen. Not having been a beauty queen myself I have no idea what’s required of a job like this but for Carrie Prejean the requirements ...
Views: 2594(1 vote) - Want to Get Six Pack Abs? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Don von BonnMany people at present are becoming health buffs. They become conscious on their health and physique. Everyone is dreaming to get six pack abs. There is a lot of helpful information spread throughout the web. Many are seeking these information and be able to apply it to one self’s routine. ...
Views: 555 - Eliminate the Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonWhy Do You Feel So Nervous? Feeling nervous before you speak in front of a room full of people is quite common among the majority of people today. According to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. However, remember no one has actually died from stage fright. It may help if ...
Views: 1073 - Appreciating the Depth and Beauty in Works of Art - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Louis ParsonsMost public works of art get between 2 and 30 seconds of viewing time. That’s it. 30 seconds. Wether it’s the Mona Lisa, or aunty Mildreds watercolour hanging in the local Library. This is the amount of time it takes to create a first impression. The first time you viewed a piece, you decided, ...
Views: 1136 - Do You Enjoy Your Golf and Share That Enjoyment - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Andrew FoggDo you enjoy your golf and do the people around you share your enjoyment for golf? I suspect some of you are thinking, "This golf psychologist guy is barmy to ask that question. Doesn't everybody enjoy their golf?" Then again I suspect that when you really think about it, more of you ...
Views: 1370 - Learn to Play Better Golf the Same Way You Learned to Walk - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Andrew FoggI've been thinking further on my recent article about Tiger Woods apparently using an unorthodox form of anger management to help him release bad shots. The way we learn anything useful in life tends to be on the basis of trial and error. We try something new and it works - we learn from it. We ...
Views: 1222 - Better Golf is Unconscious Golf - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Andrew FoggNow I'm really looking forward to some unconscious golf at Doral over the weekend, but I’m not sure what sort of spectacle it’s going to be with players like Mike Weir allegedly “going unconscious” on the advice of Bob Rotella - doesn’t sound like a lot of action there. I talk a lot in my golf ...
Views: 1667 - Golf Hypnosis Wins at Bay Hill - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Andrew FoggI guess that like many of you out there, I was glued to the TV on Sunday watching Tiger Woods and his golf hypnosis prevail over Sean O'Hair in the last round of the Bay Hill Classic. It was great to see Tiger prevailing despite not producing a really outstanding last round. It was also great to ...
Views: 1225 - Lose Weight During Vacation - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Don von BonnMany of the weight that a person gain is from times of indulgence and an example of it are weddings, parties and holidays. These are the occasions when you cannot control yourself not to eat and try all the foods that are on the buffet table. This could be a little setback in weight loss. When ...
Views: 577 - Positive Reframing for Better Golf Performance - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Andrew FoggTwo stories have got me thinking about the power of positive framing for better golf performance and the increased enjoyment of this wonderful game. In NLP terms this is called Reframing. I was talking to an old golfing friend of mine about his round of golf. I'd like to stress that he's not a ...
Views: 1260 - Bring New Customers to Your Business with Direct Mail - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Jim WallertDirect Mail touches people every day. Many people look forward to receiving their daily mail. In fact, 98 percent of consumers bring in their mail the day it’s delivered, and 77 percent sort through it immediately. In addition to that kind of exposure, Direct Mail offers these benefits: It’s ...
Views: 1240 - First Time Buyers and Real Estate Investors Can Make a Great Team - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Christopher ShawIf you are a First Time Home Buyer, a newbie/property virgin, purchasing that initial property can become an overwhelming project. Many first time buyers have been diagnosed with “Information Overload”. It seems that everyone and anyone has an opinion and or story about what you should do and ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Self-Confidence Builders - Preparation Your Key to Success - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Lovie HobbsIf you want to succeed prepare well, the different between being successful and failing is preparation. Preparation increases self-confidence. “The key to winning is self-confidence and the key to self-confidence is preparation” said tennis champion Arthur Ashe. Prepare before you speak, if ...
Views: 6593 - Are You An Authentic Leader? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Victoria FittsMilgrimWhen I say I'm an Authentic Leadership Coach I'm often asked: What is an Authentic Leader? The answer I feel, is universal - we're all Leaders within. This is the place of Sovereignty for us - where we always have the opportunity to be conscious and aware of who we are, what really matters to ...
Views: 1220 - Be First, Best or Different - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Leah Grant"You either have to be first, best, or different." I found this quote on a quote board so I don't know what country music singer Loretta Lynn was referring to when she said it, but it seemed a perfect summation of what your business must be when you're starting out. Being first is optimal If ...
Views: 812 - Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Jill GilbertWe all want to protect our loved ones from danger, but it's impossible to be with them every moment of the day. And unfortunate as it is, scam artists see your aging Mom or Dad as an easy target, knowing full well that elderly individuals are more likely to fall for their scams. Elder fraud ...
Views: 2254 - Reduce The Appearance of Skin Dimples and Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Angie LewisI’m going to tell you about a healing and refining gel that reduces the appearance of skin dimples and varicose veins? Skin dimples are fat cells under the skin. Cellulite multiplies and worsens when we eat a poor diet and don’t exercise. Even skinny people with high energy levels can have skin ...
Views: 1969 - What Financial Toxic Assets Are You Holding? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Neal FrankleLots of folks are talking about“toxic assets” and how they have dragged our nation into its current financial dilemma. But "toxic assets" are just a symptom. The real problem is the mindset of the people who made terrible decisions. We can't control those folks. And what's done is done. What ...
Views: 542 - Body Fat Guidelines to Support Healthy Weight Loss in Children and Adults - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Tess ThompsonObesity is the excessive accumulation of fat. It can have negative affects upon the overall health of an individual. A person is considered overweight or obese based on his Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is calculated by dividing the weight of an individual by the square of the height (lbs/in2). ...
Views: 1069 - Females Develop Plaque Psoriasis Earlier Than Males - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Paul RodgersPsoriasis may be one of the oldest recorded skin conditions. Psoriasis cannot be passed from one person to another, though it is more likely to occur in people whose family members have it. Psoriasis is more of an inconvenience inmost cases than it is threatening. Psoriasis vulgaris, also known ...
Views: 835 - Teen Fitness: 5 Tips for Helping Busy Teens Stay Active - by Kids love to romp around on the playground, but as they grow into their teenage years and their schedules get busier, lots of kids start spending more time with their computer screen or video game console than with their scooters or bicycles.
But teenagers can particularly benefit from the ...
Views: 943 - Weight Loss and Willpower, Get the Facts - by The Will Power Myth
If you have been fighting the battle of the bulge for any length of time, you have undoubtedly been told to just suck it up and use a little bit of will power. If it were that easy, we wouldn’t have an obesity epidemic in this country. In this article, we’ll explore why ...
Views: 3209 - ***What Distinguishes the Speech from the Presentation? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Nancy DanielsAt some time in your life there is the likelihood that you will or have given a speech. Throughout your education, it is quite possible that you were required to speak on a particular subject at one time or another. Perhaps you toasted the bride or groom at a wedding or were asked to give a ...
Views: 2293(1 vote) - Get Six Pack Abs with No Worries - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Don von BonnTo get six pack abs you need to be determined and hardworking. These traits can help you attain or reach your goal. If you do not have these, even a short-term goal cannot be achieved. Many people are trying out many programs just to get six pack abs. They want to show the world that they also ...
Views: 620 - Greek Cuisine: The Olympian Gold Standard - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from James MurrayGreek cuisine is the food of the Gods or perhaps of the Greeks. The foundation of the Mediterranean diet, is olive oil traditionally consumed in Mediterranean countries has become known to be the most characteristic and ancient element of Greek cuisine. The "Mediterranean triad", based on Oil ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Spanish Cuisine is Not Just About Tapas - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from James MurraySpanish cuisine is centuries of traditional cooking, and is characterized by the rich blend of the many different specialites from the various regions of Spain. However Spanish cuisine is not monolithic. The country itself consists of 17 autonomous communities with diverse climates and ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - History of Chocolate, Chocolate and the Fruit of the Gods - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from James MurrayThe history of chocolate or the tales of the Arabian nights, which is more intriguing, Chocolate! Chocolate comes from cocoa beans and are grown on cacao trees. The cacao tree's scientific name is theobroma cacao meaning "fruit of the gods," and just as chocolate making is an ingenious process, ...
Views: 897 - Is It Really The Blues? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonAny number of conditions are often lumped under generic labels like “having the blues,” or “depression.” Consequently, we have cures from every profession, whether it be medicines like antidepressants, herbal substitutes, or encouragement from coaches, parents and friends not to feel what we ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - SBA Lends a Helping Hand to Small Businesses - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Laura GuthrieThe Small Business Administration (SBA) recently created a new program called the American Recovery Capital (ARC) in order to help struggling businesses during these hard economic times. These loans are not designed for start-up businesses, but those that have been in operation for at least ...
Views: 753 - 8 Tips for Buying a Portable Massage Table - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIf you're thinking about purchasing a portable massage table for your business or home use, it helps to have a general idea of what you want before shopping around. These tips for buying a portable massage table will give you a better idea of which features you should consider. Find the ...
Views: 6998 - Erase Bad Credit Reports – Is It Possible To Wipe Out A Poor Credit Record? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Keith GarrowWould you like to erase your bad credit report? Yes of course you would – who wouldn’t. Unfortunately that does not mean that it is possible to do so. You can take steps to improve and help build up your credit rating, but there is nothing you can do to just erase a bad credit report. So why ...
Views: 3054(1 vote) - How to Save Like a Bank - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Karla Jo Helms6 Sound Banking Principles from the Folks Who Should Know – the Banking Industry! In these hard times it can be challenging to consider making money, let alone saving money. But regardless of your current financial situation, and in good times and bad, money matters and the more you know about ...
Views: 881 - Giving Boldly - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Angie HewerdineOne of our biggest challenges is giving. For people whose lives are spent immersed in the scarcity mentality, driven by a system that perpetuates wealth, greed and competition to the exclusion of all else, it can be difficult to pry ourselves out from under the weight of so many oppressive ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Four Seasons of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLet's talk about the four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Usually we think of marriage as a relationship with our partner but it can also be the state of marriage solely within us called "the inner marriage." The inner marriage is an intimate relationship with ourself. ...
Views: 1808(12 votes) - Tag …Your the Next Idenity Thieft Victim - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Victor SwindellYesterday I was listening to the Michael Baisden show where the topic of the hour was Identity theft. This is not the first time that this was discussed on the show. I don’t remember who the topic guest was, as I was in the car, but the information, testimonies and methods used to get, sell and ...
Views: 3852(2 votes) - What We Didn’t Expect from the Human Genome Project - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Julie LakehomerThe history of DNA research is a tale of patient researchers laboring day after day on myriad tiny problems. It is a tale of myriad answers gathering at last into profound insights. This is what happened with the Human Genome Project. The question the HGP set out to answer was: What are all ...
Views: 785 - Family Memories Scrapbook - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from tina kYou are ready to make a family memories scrapbook and you do not know where to start. This will be a special scrapbook if you take the time to arrange the items you want to include together in some type of order. Do you want to have pages for the grandparents and the aunts and uncles? Or are you ...
Views: 1206 - Growing Parsley - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from tina kSunny bright spaces are the best place for growing parsley. The ideal windowsill garden or spot in the herb patch for herbs to grow faces south. Parsley grows very well in containers if you lack the room for a large gardening area. Growing Parsley from seed According to plant folklore, parsley ...
Views: 2795 - No Shame in My Game - How about You? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Zoila BlancoThis writing deals with a burden that most humans carry in life. This burden begins when we begin to become aware of ourselves. You see most of the training of society is set up with rules that try to make us all the same. Yet we are genuine and unique so it is impossible for us to all have the ...
Views: 1246 - Transcending the Self - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Steve GillmanComing from a philosophical background which sees self interest as both natural and even the basis of morality, it was difficult for me to understand how transcending the “self” might actually be a good thing. For years I hesitated to even give any credence to the idea, and so I didn’t explore ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Men and Depression - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, My thirty-two year old stepson has hit some hard times and has had to move in with us. He lost his job, lost his condo in foreclosure, and his girlfriend broke up with him. I’m very worried about him, but my husband thinks he has to just tough it out. My stepson stays ...
Views: 2007(1 vote) - Is Depression Contagious? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, I’m worried that my sixteen year old stepdaughter’s depression is affecting my fifteen year old daughter. My stepdaughter is in treatment (therapy and antidepressants). Her parents say that she is better than she was before treatment and they are all happy with her ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - This Is The Year To Grab Real Cheap Airfares And Luxury Cruises - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Dorothy YamichThis year may be the best time in ages to take a well deserved vacation because the travel industry is having financial difficulties in these tough economic times. You now can find incredibly cheap airfares and last minute flights, exclusive hotels and cheap hotels, family resorts and all ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Debunking the 4 Major Myths About Banking Today - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Karla Jo HelmsOne Community Banker Separates Fact from Fiction to Help You Understand the Modern World of Banking If you listen to the news about banking these days, be it on TV, in the paper or from the radio drive-time talk shows, it’s mostly doom with a heavy sprinkling of gloom just for good measure: ...
Views: 880 - So What Exactly Is The Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Paul AllenThe Law of Attraction is one of the Universal Laws, the most powerful one in fact. Universal Laws are basically the rules of the universe. They are life’s principles and have existed since creation. These laws of the divine universe apply to every single one of us, everywhere we are. They are ...
Views: 805 - Why Am I...? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Keith BrayA Moment of Clarity Ever have occurrences and thoughts in your life that seem to come out of nowhere, then reoccur over a period of time? I have been going through just that over the past few weeks. In my line of work, I see many people struggling to get a new life and grow in a new direction. ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Internships, They're Awesome - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Kelsey HallingInterning is becoming a common part of College educations, and is an excellent way to start one’s career. During my freshman orientation in business school, the presenting faculty scared us all by telling us we were expected to complete at least 3 internships before we graduated. This tactic ...
Views: 1002 - Get Six Pack Abs and Look Good - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Don von BonnWho wants to get six pack abs and look good? Everyone does. People who are in good health and physically fit are not really satisfied with their physique. They want to have the Adonis-like body and be envied by everyone. Nowadays, people are seeking help to be able to achieve their goal to get ...
Views: 614 - How Telling Your Story Can Generate More Sales - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Lisa ManyonIt's time to get to the heart of copywriting. We've learned your copy (the written part of any marketing material) is the secret to sales success. In previous articles, I've demonstrated the importance of headlines, provided four ways to craft headlines and pointed out the need to clearly show ...
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