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- Eating Chocolate Makes a Dog Sick - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe act of giving chocolate is one way of showing how a person values or likes another person. It tastes good, and can be quite expensive; so giving somebody a pricey brand of the edible is in some way saying that you love that person. We, as pet owners, love our dogs. Showing that we love them ...
Views: 877 - Make a Saleable Product Thru Ebook Writing Guidelines - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is oftentimes advised to aspiring affiliates to come up with their own unique products to sell online instead of just re-selling other affiliates’ products. However, most affiliates would always enroll in affiliate programs and begin their internet marketing career by selling other people’s ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - The Ups and Downs of Dating an Older Woman - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn older man going out with a younger woman is almost a cliché. Why men prefer younger women is no mystery—it has a lot of obvious perks. And what kind of man in his right mind would date an older woman? In this age and time, it is pretty typical for men to go after the young, nubile ones ...
Views: 894 - How Long Will Enlightenment Come? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPart of enlightenment is letting go. When we decide to let go of our ambition, even ambition for being enlightened, then being enlightened is very possible. It is a mystery or a puzzle; how can we become truly enlightened without even trying? But when we ultimately realize and understand ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Mental Fitness as Chronic Back Pain Remedy - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe total being is generally viewed as an interrelation between mind, body and spirit in essence with one having absolute influence over the other. With the intangible having the propensity to gain significant control over the tangible, much can be said about the influence of the mind on ...
Views: 651 - Filing Federal Income Tax Online - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYou are lazy – whether you like it or not, this fact about you, as well as a whole lot of you, are lazy. You like thinking of different ways to get things done with minimal effort, because of some strange reason, you were born that way. Proof of your slothful demeanor would be browsing the web ...
Views: 827 - The Burden of Owning an Alaskan Husky - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Alaskan Husky can't just be owned by anybody. Training this breed is totally different from the normal methods of training used for most dogs. It is not like other pooches, where they instantly bond with their owners and require lots of attention. This pet has been endowed with physical ...
Views: 4881 - Keep Your Customers with Email Autoresponders - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is quite a must for every affiliate marketer to have email autoresponders to back up their marketing on the net. Without it you may be loosing more opportunities to gain customers and sales. The importance of an autoresponder is highly realized by online marketers who do not want to waste ...
Views: 689 - Sex Drive Boosters - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSex isn’t just something that a lot of us enjoy; it’s also something that could improve health. Yes, sex is actually good for everyone! Studies prove that having sex regularly helps increase immunity from viruses, reduces stress, and also helps protect a man’s prostate gland by emptying the ...
Views: 856 - The Truth About Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is very essential for an individual to have a healthy self esteem in order to live a successful and happy life—both on a personal level and professional level. Self-esteem refers to the amount or dose of realistic respect that you possess for yourself. Individuals with a healthy dose of sense ...
Views: 738 - Back Pain Remedy Through Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBack pain is categorized as either acute or chronic. When back pain is acute, it generally lasts for days to weeks whereas if back pain is chronic by nature, it can last for months or all throughout one’s life. Back pain can be attributed to numerous factors. It can be instigated by sudden pulls ...
Views: 900 - 6 Credit Repair Tips You Can Try Now - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat does everyone that constantly takes out loans want? That would the best rates and terms of course. The effective way to ensure that you do receive the best rates and terms would be to have an impressive credit score. This is the number that says a lot about you when it comes to your ...
Views: 554 - The Dangers of Leptospirosis - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAre you fond of taking your pet to the dog park for show or just for play? Or letting it drink off public water fountains when nobody's looking? If you are, than there is a good chance that you pooch is infected with leptospirosis. This is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that works its ...
Views: 908 - Boost Your Popularity Using Myspace Layouts - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMyspace is one of the most popular social media sites these days. There are about fifty million internet users registered on this social media web site. This figure goes to show that indeed this site is on the top list of most popular internet sites in the world. People register at this site for ...
Views: 751 - Points to Remember When Calling After the Date - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDates usually have different endings. In most cases, it’s either you don’t want to see the other person again, or you’re already looking forward to the second date. If the date has a happy ending, then by all means ask for her phone number. Be a gentleman and take your date home. A friendly ...
Views: 560 - The Powers of Positivity - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn aspect of Self Talk which is the Law of Attraction is one of the most powerful and cogent laws which helped form or contour the course of human evolution right from the beginning of mankinds existence up to this present day. Man can never alienate nor isolate himself from what situations or ...
Views: 708 - Delving into the Details of Upper Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBack pain can range from a minor discomfort to a severe, debilitating inconvenience. There are back pains that last for a few days and there are back pains that will not go away for months or even years. Much more so, back pain can affect any area of the back thus a person can either suffer from ...
Views: 745 - Dog Food: Killer Grapes and Raisins - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMany dog owners, looking out for the safety and health of their pets, choose to prepare homemade meals for their pets; which is a good thing because of the issues surrounding some popular commercial dog foods today. But homemade preparation can be hazardous as well. There are ingredients that ...
Views: 772 - Web Video as a New Marketing Method - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraUsing web video is now one of the marketing methods used by online marketers to promote their web sites. Marketing your business is a very important part of any business because a business will not prosper without proper promotion. It is very essential that people especially your target ...
Views: 495 - Dress To Impress! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraClothes are a part of a person’s individuality. What a person wears usually speaks volumes about his/her personality. Often, it is an essential factor in the dating game. The majority of the first impression a person creates is largely based on how the one looks—especially on the clothing style. ...
Views: 1484 - The 10 Universal Laws To Getting Organized - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno Spijkstra1.) The First Step of the Law--an effective 1st step to get organized is to 3-pile everything. The first pile is for those unnecessary old things to discard and dismiss, the second pile is for those things that should be taken care of now; hence they need quick action. And the third pile is for ...
Views: 978 - Babies Blemished By Baby Acne - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen we think of a newborn baby, what comes into mind is a fragile, adorable and cuddly creature. Something untainted and immaculate. When we think of a newborn baby we can actually imagine that sweet scent and that soft, silky skin that is almost perfect. But that is not always the case as ...
Views: 691 - 3 Places to Look for a Good Debt Consolidation Company - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPlenty of people often use the method of debt consolidation to rid themselves of all the debts they’ve piled up. They hear of the many advantages that come with this method, such as the benefit of making single monthly payments to rid themselves of their problems. Another reason why many opt for ...
Views: 710 - Things to Consider Before Getting a Giant Schnauzer - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis breed originated from Germany - the term Schnauzer is German for “muzzle”, which is a term referring to the “barrel of the gun”. So Giant Schnauzer would mean giant barrel of the gun, which is in some way related to its intended purpose in the past. During World War I, this pooch was used ...
Views: 831 - Tips to Succeed in Google Adwords - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraGoogle adwords may seem to be easy to people who only knew an overview of it. However, though it can easy in the long run, there are also several complicated aspects of it. One has to study these important aspects carefully to avoid a major havoc on their online business. There is so much ...
Views: 551 - What Makes You Think You're Ready for Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEverything’s set: you have the most gorgeous ring and you’ve set the wedding date. Your wedding gown is custom-made, absolutely perfect, and you can’t wait to finally walk down the aisle with the most scrumptious veil ever. The wedding colours are definitely stylish, as well as the attendant’s ...
Views: 659 - Motivating Employees: Understanding Their Needs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis article will discuss most of the basic factors that motivates people. And knowing and understanding these motivating factors could help in looking for the proper solutions in motivating your staff. In general, employees are able and readily willing to work if they feel they are appreciated ...
Views: 2395 - Natural Toxin as Acne Vulgaris Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe period of adolescence and early adulthood is a phase of raging hormones. During this transition, the body goes through significant hormonal and physiological alterations which consequently result to remarkable changes in the body. This period can actually be an awkward one and one such ...
Views: 907 - How To Make A Fortune With Momentum Stocks - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThrill seekers are always out on the prowl for something that’ll give them the adrenalin rush their bodies need. They crave for it, like an alcoholic itching to quench his thirst with a bottle beer, or a drug addict getting worked up while waiting for the next does of dope to come. All of these ...
Views: 906 - What's So Good About The Pekingese - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA breed bred as pets for Imperial Families in China is now very popular amongst the average citizen. The Pekingese is also known as The Little Lion Dog of Peking, because it originated from China. A very beautiful pooch, small, and a bundle of joy to own. The coat of this dog has an abundance of ...
Views: 864 - Quality Posts Thru A Web Forum Software - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFor many affiliates, participating in online forums that are related to their niche is one way of building a good reputation among their peers and customers. Aside from this, affiliate marketers also take advantage of the opportunity of marketing in forums. Web discussions are one of the best ...
Views: 546 - Is it Time to Get a Divorce? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMaking a decision whether to get a divorce or not is an awfully difficult choice that a person must make in his/her lifetime. One has to think about a lot of important factors, like children, the number of years you’ve been together, the major differences, and the possible effects of divorce on ...
Views: 1852 - Finding Inspiration Everywhere - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe key in finding inspiration is to apply all your five sense and be present in all that you do. The American Heritage Dictionary defines inspiration as, “the stimulation of the mind or emotion to a high level of activity or feeling.” It is something or anything that moves your soul and touches ...
Views: 626 - Acne Scars: Visual Reminders Of The Past - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAdolescence and the early 20’s are the stages in which acne is prevalent. Due to hormonal alterations during this transition, adolescents and young adults often have breakouts of acne. Pimple or acne breakouts can be attributed to a lot of factors. It could be hereditary, environmental or a ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - The Benefits of a Self-directed IRA - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are people that prefer taking charge or having complete control over matters, especially if they’re directly affective by the outcome of such events. This type of person doesn’t like putting the situation into the hands of others – they feel that they can do a better job at handling the ...
Views: 741 - Scottish Terrier Training - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe icon dog breed of Scotland. It has tight fur, that is quite hard. Hair is short, but is long and wavy on areas above its legs. It has a beard as well, which is also long and wavy. Colors usually come in black, brown, wheaten, and many other variations. Their ears are something in between ...
Views: 874 - Rich Content Using An Article Writing Wizard - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraArticle writing is among the best weapons an affiliate can arm him self in winning the battle in the affiliate marketing industry. Every affiliate marketer who is into making articles on the net must have passed thru the stage or perhaps is passing thru a phase of unlocking secret techniques to ...
Views: 508 - Innovate A Current Niche To Improve Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf I am about to make an educated guess, I think I will find many professionals around the world who considered themselves “should have” experts or gurus. As in, “I should have done that.” As my friend Calyx, a Global Client Communicator Mentor told me, that he always hears this message form ...
Views: 664 - Hope for Older Children with Lazy Eye - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the United States 3% of children may have vision loss during infancy or childhood. This condition occurs when one eye is favored by the brain over the other. The eye with no healthy vision does not receive input from the brain thereby limiting the development of sight. This disease is ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Is There Such Thing As Dog Constipation? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraConstipation doesn't just happen to humans, but to animals as well. Dog constipation is no different from the disorder experienced by people. They too will have difficulty in expelling their poop. For those not familiar with the condition, it is the hardening of feces/poop in the colon, ...
Views: 812 - Great Promises Of Google Adsense - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps almost all online marketers and online entrepreneurs are familiar with Google Adsense. Basically it works with Google placing their advertisements on your web site. In return, they pay you with advertising revenues. However, though promising as it seems, many marketers turned out to be ...
Views: 498 - How To Meet New People And Make Friends - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAnyone who’s looking for advice on where to go to meet new people need not look far; tons of websites, articles and chat rooms have advice on just about anything, which can be accessed without breaking a sweat. Although these advices are quite informative and useful, the real essence of meeting ...
Views: 989 - The 18 Characteristics of Happy People - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn order to be happy, we should make happiness our ultimate goal. If attitude is truly everything, then being happy is definitely a choice. Although most people would argue against that, I could still declare that being glad and staying glad is my choice. If the truth be told, “If it was that ...
Views: 668 - Manage Diabetes, Prevent Blurred Vision and Blindness - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is a fact that diabetes, when not managed and addressed, can be a threatening condition that can lead to complications. Although it may be acquired through a genetic predisposition, diabetes can be prevented by implementing a healthy diet and a regular exercise regimen. Otherwise, the disease ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Investing in Real Estate: It’s All in the Timing - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe most popular and perhaps the best way possible to make a fortune is by investing in real estate. The ridiculously rich are doing it everywhere, which triggered the desire of the masses to “try” and follow in their footsteps. You may be thinking of putting up the most beautiful and affordable ...
Views: 711 - Dog Disease: Canine Distemper - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis is a very dead serious disease. Once your pet is infected, the virus makes it way to the lymphoid and nervous system. From there it will make its way to the respiratory system and then the gastrointestinal system as well. That's a lot of systems for one type of virus to infect. Because of ...
Views: 955 - Search for Reliable Dropship Wholesalers - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are in the reselling business on the internet, you probably have an idea already of the many scams online. You need to be extra cautious especially if the nature of your business involves transactions with another online businesses prior to delivering services to your clients. ...
Views: 571 - Teaching Effectively Using the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTeaching and the Internet can make a great combination. But first you have to understand that the Internet is not a substitute for good and effective teaching. And using it improperly could cause problems. The Internet is an information and resource tool and teachers and instructors should ...
Views: 882 - Getting Rich with Lousy Income - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYou may not have been given the privilege of being born rich, like the few elite around the world, heck you may have even been born poor, like plenty everywhere. But things don’t always have to stay that way. Wealth building isn’t for the rich crowd exclusively, but it was meant for everyone ...
Views: 624 - Molding an Irish Setter - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYet another beautiful breed of the dog species. What makes this pet so popular is its coat, which is long, silky, and soft. Its fur comes usually comes in solid colors – shades of red to mahogany. Hair strands are slightly waved, covering its entire body, including the belly and legs. Its ears ...
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