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- Building a Dog House - Tips and Tricks To Build a Dog House - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Cristian StanIn order to manage to build a good dog house, you need a high quality blueprint. Building a dog house made of wood that is high quality it will only take a day if you have the right blueprint. The house size Many owners do the mistake of not measuring the dog before building the house, ...
Views: 1098 - The Dating Dance: Games vs Boundaries - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Barrett Clemmensen PowellDespite the movies and television we see, there is no need to play games when dating. However we do need to set boundaries or limitations. Game-playing (unhealthy) and boundary-setting (healthy) are two different things. Because the Law of Attraction says we get what we focus on (what we put our ...
Views: 3873 - “The Upside of an Economic Downturn: Eight Ways to Conquer Crisis” - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Janet Perez Eckles“I dread doing this,” I said, heaving a long sigh, “but we can’t put it off any longer.” I wrinkled my nose toward my husband. “The closet really needs cleaning.” Rolling up my sleeves, I tackled the chore with reluctance. Items came off the shelves —a hot pink Flamenco dress from my dancing ...
Views: 1519 - Women Entrepreneurs: Are You Acting Your Age? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Pamela BrunerAt times, all of us wonder why we react in certain ways. You might say “I don’t know why I got so upset” or “I don’t know why he makes me so uncomfortable.” And the answer may lie in your past. New research is showing that when something upsetting happens to us (a trauma), we store that event ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - Avoid Being a Bad Leader: 5 Tips for Improving Leadership Communications - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Shari AlexanderRecently Harvard Business Publishing reported “The 10 Most Common Leadership Shortcomings”. Below are 5 of the 10 shortcomings you can avoid instantly by improving your communication skills. Your leadership abilities (and your job) could depend on how effective you are at motivating and ...
Views: 3971(4 votes) - 5 Ways To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Laurel VespiLife can seem so complicated. Too many things compete for your time, energy and attention and your priorities sometimes get hijacked. At the end of the day there are lots of items that just get carried over to the next day because you ran out of time to get them done. You're left feeling tired, ...
Views: 1078 - It's Going To Be One Of Those Days - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Laurel VespiPart of my morning ritual involves a large group of feathered friends. While I'm having my latte and looking out the bay window in the kitchen, they show up to visit the feeders in the mountain ash tree or the birdbath in the garden. Some of them are regulars, some come and go with the seasons ...
Views: 894 - *** The Key To Expressing Full Creative Potential - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” - Emily Hilburn Sell You were born with a magnificent gift. You came into this ...
Views: 1146 - How to Choose the Correct Size Dog Carrier - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Jenny GregorichOne of the most popular questions I get is how to choose the correct sized dog carrier. Below are some questions to ask yourself before looking for a dog carrier: • What does your dog weigh? o If still a puppy, what will it weigh when full grown? What did its parents weigh? • What is ...
Views: 1214 - Why More Traffic Just Isn’t Good Enough Anymore - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tom ShiversWith more complex algorithms that factor in local, personal and universal search features, search rankings are not always consistent. Today’s results often depend on a user’s location, their search history and their behavior with the search results – sometimes you can see different search ...
Views: 790 - Blog Management - Why You May Want to Call in a Pro - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Sachin GuptaMany websites start blogs to build interest in their products, services, or provide information to consumers and start with the perception that a blog is an easy form of social media to utilize to draw traffic and increase overall SEO efforts. However, blog management is a more complex task then ...
Views: 721 - Why Outbound Links are necessary as Inbound Links - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Tom LopezThough both of them have got the same symmetry – Inbound and Outbound links – their playground is altogether different. Inbound links are a good way of inter-linking the pages of your website whereas outbound links link your site or others site to your website. This way, in outbound linking, ...
Views: 779 - Can an Affair Save your Marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Dana HunterMany people who have had an affair see their marriage collapse and end in divorce. However, there are undoubtedly a very significant number of people that have had one or more affairs and also remained happily married throughout this time. The difficulty is in compiling statistics because those ...
Views: 1557 - The 48 Laws of Power Through Spirituality - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from James LeGrandBest selling author Robert Greene wrote the wildly popular book, “The 48 Laws of Power”. The book teaches you step by step how to attain power (by the author’s definition) through intimidation, fear, scape-goating and deception. It provides historical references to how each law was effectively ...
Views: 4907(1 vote) - A Positive Outcome of Getting Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Don von BonnMany people want to have perfect abs. They will try their best just to get-six pack abs. Everyone wants to flaunt their assets. Well, who does not want to flaunt it in the first place? People know that to get six pack abs you need determination and hardwork. When on the routine of getting great ...
Views: 583 - Manage Change - Minimise Stress - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Gina GardinerWe are currently living in difficult economic times. Organisations, we have all grown up with and thought of as invincible, appear to be struggling. The media constantly speculate on the next expected casualty and when a difficulty is confirmed they drive themselves into a reporting frenzy. ...
Views: 1542 - You Work Long Hours - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Gina GardinerYou work long hours; work fills your waking day. Solving problems, supporting clients and colleagues and it takes all of your conscious thought, your energy and your time. At the end of the day you fall into bed. You slip into unconsciousness or your brain is on hyper drive. You spend the ...
Views: 1559 - Variety is the Spice of Life… Pull-Up Variations and Grip Styles - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou might be dedicated to good health by working out, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to the same old exercises over and over again. Why not try to do some interesting variations on a mainstay of the super-fit, the pull-up? You might as well, right? Before we go into the types of ...
Views: 2077 - How to Make Money in These Turbulent Days as a Webmaster - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Ben CoganIn these turbulent economical days when making and income as a webmaster is getting harder and harder, you have to open up to any potential income opportunity, you have to broaden your imagination as far as possible to find converting methods to produce income from your site, of course you can ...
Views: 695 - Out-of-Body Experience (OBE) -- Should I be a Skeptic? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Kit CavendishOut-of-body experience is a fascinating topic. The idea that we can leave our physical body and allow our consciousness to roam free on a non-physical plane of existence is liberating for some, scary for others, and just plain impossible to believe for the rest of us. But is out-of-body ...
Views: 1571 - Online Dating: Answer of Thirsty Heart - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Cathy ErecreInternet has widely spread its spiel in today's heart needs. Your longing thirsty heart will now come to an end. With the help of a simple pc, internet connection and the eagerness to build a good relationship, you can now say goodbye of being single. Reaching the other side of the world is ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - It all comes back to confidence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Neil CroftsI define personal authenticity as knowing who you are and having to the courage to be it in all situations without fear or compromise. This is not always easy. In “Authentic - how to make a living by being yourself” I wrote about a “dysfunctionality epidemic” where all sorts of damaging and ...
Views: 972 - Long and Lasting Love at Online Dating - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Cathy ErecreWho would refuse to have a long and lasting love? I'm sure nobody will! It is because everybody wants to create a long and lasting love that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. Most people begins a relationship with somebody in online dating world easily but have a hard time ...
Views: 1038 - Wings of Love - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Cathy ErecreDo you still remember when people find pen friends through sending air mails here and there? In today's trend that way of finding friend or even finding a lover has been replaced with a very easy and accessible way. Online dating has covered it already. You can now simply look for friends ...
Views: 910 - Sex Without Romance or Romance Without Sex? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Cathy ErecreAre you happy with your relationship right now? Why? Is it because of the romance? Or because of the sex?I'm sure it's not because of that! Lovers won't be happy with sex alone and won't be satisfied with romance alone. We become happy when we achieve both sex with romance and romance with ...
Views: 5227 - Green Hotels are Indeed the Evergreen Hotels - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Eco GreenGreen hotels are the hotels which are established to recreate and serve the guest by maintaining the ecological balance and causing least harm to the flora and fauna on earth. Moreover, these hotels apply a wide range of different innovative ideas to conserve both the exhaustible and ...
Views: 833 - Travel Insurance: A Security Blanket for Your Holiday - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from mathew sabriIf you’re planning a holiday, you may be tempted to neglect your travel insurance. Indeed, it might seem like a lot of bother and extra cash for something that may not even happen, so it’s unsurprising that travel insurance gets ignored by many holiday makers. Underestimating how important ...
Views: 672 - Maintenance of a Team - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Liz CoslineSo let's say that everything is being done to build and excellent team, communication is clear, individual skills are recognized and utilized, goals are defined, the jobs are getting done, and most of the time things are running smoothly. Seems like this team doesn't need much attention at all, ...
Views: 1156 - SCIENTIFIC WRESTLING: "Buddy" Weight Conditioning - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from jake shannonDo you like lifting dumbbells? Well you may very well stop after you read this (unless you are in the bad habit calling your friends and workout partners "dumbbells"). I want to share a method of strength training that is somewhat common in wrestling rooms but is not otherwise commonly known ...
Views: 1598 - Scientific Wrestling: A New Dawn for an Old Style - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from jake shannonThe Golden Age of Professional Wrestling is often thought of as the era of Frank Gotch, however the golden age, in terms of "technical" wrestling, occurred thereafter. During the early 20th Century, namely the period of the teens to the late 20's, many of the best professionals began to excel ...
Views: 1266 - Selling Spreads vs Naked Options - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergTwo strategies for making money as an option seller are to either sell naked options or spreads. Selling spreads are often time the much wiser choice for the following reasons. 1. Lower Risk You assume a much lower risk when you sell a spread as opposed to selling a naked option. For ...
Views: 1732 - Strength Training for the Eons - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Jake ShannonI was first introduced to the traditional Indian gada (aka the mace) by my friend Karl Gotch a few years ago. As gracefully as Karl swung it, I was equally clumsy. I nearly knocked myself unconscious with it the first time I swung it. It was the toughest and most awkward exercise implement I had ...
Views: 1000 - Make a Small Step to your Big Home Business Success. - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Tatyana SheremetDue to the rapid development and changes of our civilization, today modern business world is circled with global net- quick, open, cheap, international and welcome to everyone. More and more business, information and communication are moving to the INTERNET: now we all buy services, goods and ...
Views: 686 - Reality is a Shared Illusion. - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Chris CampbellIt's True. You Create Your Reality. Don't believe me? Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. -Albert Einstein This is a scientific fact! Not old science, the new stuff. Facts that are hard to comprehend and even harder to believe. But, I guarantee you: this stuff ...
Views: 4148 - Is Your "Need" In the Way of The Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Anya DeeThe Law of Attraction is all about what you focus on. The basic rule is: what you think about, expands. If you’re thinking about not having enough money. Not being healthy enough. Not being happy enough. Then that’s exactly what is going to come back to you. On the other hand, if you try to ...
Views: 977 - Reach Out and Touch Someone - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Morna GilbertBusyness has become a way of life for too many people, especially women. We are constantly running the daily details of the home, organizing schedules, stretching the budget, straining to make ends meet, trying to be everything to everyone, and sleeping less than we should. We have too much to ...
Views: 1584 - My Wonderful Life in Atlantis - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Amy GialucoIt was a cool April evening and I was on my way to the New Hope Metaphysical Society’s monthly meeting. Driving up there, it struck me that I hadn’t had a re-incarnational experience in a long time. This thought was triggered by the fact that the speaker for the evening would be speaking about ...
Views: 4053 - Someday is Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my primary Intent, I say that I want to get rid of Somedays from as many people's lives as possible. But what exactly is a Someday? Somedays are the mental, emotional and physical clutter that blocks us from achieving our dreams. Mental Clutter Is your mind always buzzing about with ...
Views: 672 - Family Bonds are Stronger When They Are Looser! How Can That Be? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA real bond of love between one person and another carries love within it. It is an energetic bond that one cannot see with the physical eyes, but can clearly see with the spiritual eyes: the eyes of the soul. Imagine an energetic chord flowing from one person to another that carries the ...
Views: 1119 - Somalia, Piracy and Thoughts of Peace - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo: the most recent Somali-pirate stand off was resolved by the skillful shooting of the US snipers. Today’s news lets us know that, meanwhile, three more ships have been seized by the pirates' brethren, while the US mission to Somalia actually came under mortar fire as their plane left ...
Views: 709 - How Do You Learn to Enjoy All Foods Without Overeating? Practice, Practice, Practice. - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMarci called Thursday morning. “Can I bring a fear food tonight and practice eating it mindfully?” She’d been learning--to eat when hungry, choose exactly the food she wanted, stop eating when satiated. And, she was becoming more aware of which foods were triggers and which were simply foods she ...
Views: 744 - Twitter Safety Tips: 3 Must-Read Tips To Stay Safe On Twitter - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Michael LeeWe all know how fun Twitter can be. Many people have fallen in love with this micro blogging site, and don’t really see anything that could go wrong. After all, who needs Twitter safety tips against a cute, bird logo? Well, don’t be too caught up in your Twitter postings that you forego your ...
Views: 933 - The Fourth of July and Three Sure-Fire Hints to Solidify Your Writing Independence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Beth RodgersHave you ever considered the idea that the Fourth of July is a writing holiday? Not only did we gain our independence on that illustrious day, but we cemented the idea that writing is a national pastime – something we enjoy doing and something that allowed us to gain that independence we fought ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Spring Cleaning is Healthy! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are like most of us, we all have that one area in our house that is cluttered. That place that is full of unsorted papers, old mismatched socks, abandoned furniture stored in the basement and all of those "just in case" items that clog up our closets, drawers, basements and garages. Did ...
Views: 921 - Reiki Gets Trashed Again! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Rose JimenezThere was an article today in MSNBC's Health/Alternative medicine entitled " Doctors eager to try ‘mystical mumbo jumbo’ Alternative remedies gain acceptance despite lack of evidence wherein Dr. Richard Dutton, chief of anesthesiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, in Baltimore ...
Views: 2101(3 votes) - Avoid The "Convenience" Foods - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are a nation that loves convenience and speed. Precooked frozen dinners, dehydrated food, meal-in-a-bag or can or box and microwave everything food. You can buy a frozen, microwavable egg and bacon breakfast! Or, how about luncheon meats with cheese and crackers all in one nifty package and ...
Views: 612 - A Mindfulness Meal Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith its many details, motions, and movements, it may be easy to perceive Buddhism’s formal Oryoki monastery meal as a prescribed ritual. But within the practice of Buddhism, monastic meals—indeed, all meals and other “everyday” activities—serve as a microcosm for the more profound, ...
Views: 1042 - What Do You Want to Launch from Within You? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is no Wikipedia page for these words. I had to laugh. Launch codes have been the two-word threat of my generation. They’re primarily Cold War-based, and hooked to the use of nuclear weaponry. Really, they imply the ability to set off world-altering events with the flick of a switch. ...
Views: 626 - Just Sitting or Is There More to It? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBuddhism, as a healing art rather than a religion, in its therapeutic mandate of healing human suffering, takes the path of getting rid, not of the Suffering, but of the Sufferer... Let me clarify... Buddhism, in its strategic (long-term) rather than tactical (short-term) mandate, is not a ...
Views: 724 - What Better Time? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Judi MoreoWhat Better Time? By Judi Moreo What better time than a recession to ponder the words of George Bernard Shaw when he said, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, make them.” While having lunch with my ...
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