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- Ways to Seduce a Man Effortlessly - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMen harbour a deep, dark secret every woman should know: they WANT to be seduced. They pray for it, and heave a great sigh of relief when an attractive woman spins her web of seduction on them. Although women have been honing their skills of seduction for centuries, there are still some who has ...
Views: 3080 - The Spiritual Root Causes of Problems in Life - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe root causes of the problems in our life. In this article, we discuss the function of the realm of spirituality regarding the difficulties in or lives. Ignorance regarding the existence and role of the spiritual dimension and understanding its duties in our difficulties would only frustrate ...
Views: 1314 - Whey to Go for Protein Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraVitamin and mineral supplementation to the diet has become imperative to ensure that an individual is getting sufficient nutrients for the body. Supplements that come in all forms augment the body’s nutrient intake to boost resistance and endurance as well as to ward off untoward diseases. A ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Structured Settlement Annuity: Top 3 Grounds for Eligibility - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraGetting in an accident is something that’s bound to happen at least once or several times in your lifetime. This involves two parties, namely the victim of the mishap, and the “evil-doer”, or the chap that wronged you. There’s a passage in the bible (forgot which one) containing a saying as to ...
Views: 543 - Your Guardian Angel: The Doberman Pinscher - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Doberman Pinscher has been bred to become the perfect guard dog. It is tall and lean, standing an average of 26 to 28 inches. Muscular as well, it weighs 66-68 pounds, which of course is mostly muscle. Because of its slender but solid build, it's an agile and fast creature. It is highly ...
Views: 1176 - Income-generating Social Networking - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDue to effective social networking, many companies are experiencing a more impressive marketing value. This is perhaps one of the main reasons why social networking is being utilized by most companies these days. There are a lot of benefits that this type of networking can bring to your ...
Views: 1248 - Pet Peeves and Relationship Battles - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCommitment in a relationship means that you have an armful of acceptance, tolerance, patience and most of all, love for your partner. But, human as we are, there will always be differences between us and our significant other. No matter how much you love a person, there are and there will always ...
Views: 929 - The Power of Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraConfidence is the firm belief in your skills and abilities. It is a powerful word. And confidence could determine whether or not you would succeed in attaining your goals in life. People usually and consistently make adjustments and necessary changes, they take action, and they get results and ...
Views: 520 - More Brawns with Bodybuilding Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs much as you may be tempted to buy bodybuilding supplements because of those well- developed and well-defined muscle mass that you see on TV, think twice. It may be appealing to think that you can have the brawns that you so desire by taking those well-publicized bodybuilding supplements, but ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Investing Advice: Top 4 Investing Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere’s an old saying that goes something like this: “experience is the best teacher”. In some sense this is true, because plenty of people don’t learn unless they learn it the hard way. An example would be a boy thinking that he can make it big in the boxing world by learning everything about ...
Views: 818 - Strategies to Building Internet Traffic - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFor many online marketers, building internet traffic is the key to a successful online business. For one, a site that has impressive traffic is able to make better sales conversion and/or income from advertisements. There are several ways to increase internet traffic which can also be applicable ...
Views: 496 - Optimism vs. Pessimism - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOptimism and pessimism are attitudes. And they are attitudes that help design and form our whole existence. These days, I’ve been giving some thought regarding pessimism and optimism. These two attitudes are entirely opposite of each other. What I mean is, have you ever met a miserable optimist? ...
Views: 1111 - Mind Your Weight Through Weight Loss Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAdvocates of hypnotism claim that hypnosis cannot make a person do what he doesn’t want to but it can modify a person’s behavior. When under hypnosis, a person can be more receptive to suggestion. This is basically the principle behind weight loss hypnosis. Companies that offer weight loss ...
Views: 687 - Take Your Tax Problems to a Tax Relief Attorney - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the cartoon shows, helpless citizens always find themselves saved by a super hero flying to their rescue in the nick of time. Superman, Spiderman, Batman and a bunch of other men are well known for doing such a task. In the fictional world, those are the guys you’d go to in times of trouble, ...
Views: 644 - Dog Grooming: Respect for Your Pet - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt's an eyesore to look at a messed up pooch. People look at a dirty dog with no respect or care. The borderline between stray and domesticated dogs vanishes here. Who's fault is it? It's not the pet's fault. Animals don't care much for what they look like. It is in the nature to run free and ...
Views: 681 - Helping a Friend Through Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the most painful experiences a father can endure is divorce. Yes, men hurt as much as women, although it is always assumed that women are the only hapless victims. A lot of men going through divorce also feel loneliness, anxiety, disappointment, and depression. There may be feelings of ...
Views: 3135 - Quick Insights on Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraObesity rate is constantly on the rise as more and more people engage in unhealthy lifestyles and a disobliging diet. As the market is inundated by food products that aggravate weight problems, a large percentage of individuals painstakingly find means to get rid of excess pounds. This ...
Views: 458 - Women and Sex: How to Stay Sexually Connected - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s always easy to find reasons to avoid sex: you’re exhausted, not in the mood. There are a thousand things running through your head that merely thinking about it drains the life out of you; or you just don’t feel sexy anymore. Having sex is simply out of the question to a lot of women who ...
Views: 1222 - Hypnotize Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe advantages and benefits of learning how to hypnotize yourself could be many. Though it may seem quite strange and new age to most people, there are really several good reasons to learn how to hypnotize yourself. In this high tension, fast-paced times, the physical as well as emotional ...
Views: 1440 - Devising Proper Weight Loss Programs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBeing overweight is not only a cosmetic issue, but such condition can lead to possibly ominous diseases as well. With the obesity rate rising to an alarming number, more and more individuals find different means to lose excess pounds. In this day and age wherein adhering to a healthy diet is ...
Views: 595 - Sales Conversion Using Opt-in Email Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe term opt-in email marketing has been lingering on the net for quite sometime. But what is opt-in email exactly? Unlike spam mails, opt-in emails are like newsletters being sent to individuals or customers who requested for it. Opt-in emails would usually contain information about ongoing ...
Views: 471 - Helping Teens Cope with Their Parent's Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAdolescent years are supposed to be fun, but when adolescents have to deal with their parents’ divorce, it becomes a devastating roller-coaster ride. It is common for teens to assume that their parent’s divorce may be their fault. Feelings of regret for being unable to prevent the parent’s ...
Views: 2417 - Motivate Yourself for Improvement - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat drives you to be motivated in your life—or in your career? There are many people who have created and pursued a fulfilling career training people the significance to motivate oneself. One example of this is the self-motivation guru like Tony Robbins. Today, we will discuss about the ...
Views: 845 - A Foolproof Guide to Hearing Aid Batteries - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThanks to advancements in technology and medicine, hearing aids can now greatly facilitate in hearing loss. Hearing aids can either be the disposable sort, conventional or state of the art digital devices. Such devices for hearing loss, however state of the art or efficient they may be are ...
Views: 877 - 3 Methods to Get Rid of Debt Problems for Good - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe most common problems everyone has in common are debt problems – the undeniable truth is everybody owes somebody something, no matter how well-off that individual is. For some, it seems like the cycle will always be part of their lives, and that there’s nothing they can do to get out of it. ...
Views: 611 - New Product Launch with a Bang! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMost marketers with new product are oftentimes concerned on how to have a successful product launching. If you are introducing a new product in the market, it is indeed an important thing that you will be able to capture your target market’s attention. New product launch can be a tasking and ...
Views: 663 - Learning to Diffuse Anger Outbursts in Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA marriage may suffer from irreversible damage due to a regular existence of anger outbursts from a spouse. Having a limited knowledge on how to handle the situation can make coping with an angry spouse very difficult. Anger is hostility resulting from a variety of triggering behaviour and ...
Views: 3878 - Hearing Loss Treatments: Hear Well, Live Well - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHearing loss is becoming an increasingly prevalent medical condition, not only for the aging but for young adults and children as well. As the world progressively becomes louder, hearing for a large percentage of individuals has become impaired. If you are one of the millions who are afflicted ...
Views: 634(1 vote) - Tax Liens: They Aren’t Always Bad - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe word “tax” has managed to earn itself a very bad reputation. Ask people what they think of it, and approximately 8 out of 10 will give you negative feedback, and then enumerate reasons as to why they shouldn’t be paying such amounts in the first place. Despite the image it made for itself, ...
Views: 509 - You, Your Dog, and Rabies - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is rabies? It is a disease that can be found in some wild and domestic animals. It is usually transmitted from an animal infected with the sickness, through a bite. The virus multiplies and continues to spread until it reaches the central nervous system. It will then progressively attack ...
Views: 679 - Skimming on the Better Edge of Banner Advertising - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is advertising thru banners? If you are an avid reader of newspapers, then perhaps you got an idea what an online banner is. Its principle is very similar to banners in newspapers. Only this time, banner advertising is done on the internet. They are positioned in specific areas of a web ...
Views: 450 - Great Sex Life for Seniors - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA good sex life for adults over 60 depends largely on health conditions and lifestyle. Younger folks generally have a hard time believing that their aging parents (or even grandparents!) might still be sexually active; the truth is only 5% of those considered over-the-hill feel that sex is only ...
Views: 1313 - Inspire Others to Achieve Their Dream - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIs there someone who inspires you—or do you think you could be an inspiration for some? Allowing yourself to be a role model or for others to follow you can be a noble calling. Being great and successful at what you do feel good; but it is even more thrilling if you inspire others to achieve ...
Views: 871 - What You Didn’t Hear About Hearing Aids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHearing aids are of different categories. They could either be disposable, conventional and digital. Cost wise, disposable hearing aids are the most affordable at $40-$50 each. Conventional hearing aids on the other hand are a bit expensive at $900 a pair while the dearest are the digital sort ...
Views: 580 - The Way Rich People Think - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno Spijkstra“How do I get rich?” is the question that frequently passes through the minds of the people belonging to the middle class or the “bum class”, like you. It runs over and over again, yet they don’t know the answer to it. Check out the wealthy across the globe – the difference between the wealthy ...
Views: 3221 - Afghan Hound: King of Dogs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the oldest breeds, its bloodline can be traced back 4000 years. This dog is quite tall. Its height measures an average of 27 to 29 inches. It can weigh from 57-64 pounds. People into sophisticated looks will surely love it as a pet. It has long, thick and silky hair, that can come in any ...
Views: 866 - Getting a Head Start at Ebook Publishing - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA lot of people would say the eBook publishing is the easiest way to have your very own writing published these days without requiring so much writing talent from you. Publishing an eBook is considered to be a lucrative business since a lot of people profit on ebooks nowadays. With a minimal ...
Views: 1243 - Successful Marriage Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDivorce rates are at an all-time high, and a successful marriage seems hard to come by high these days. Rare is the occasion when we stumble upon a couple who has been married for more than 30 years, and when we do, some people think of it as “weird”. As soon as a couple announces the ...
Views: 1030 - Increasing Your Attractiveness: More Than Just Skin Deep - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen referring to the word ‘attractiveness’, the first thing that may cross your mind might be those obvious physical qualities—you know, great Hollywood star looks, very toned and firm gym-made body proportions, and of course, it could also be the hidden, yet oozing sex appeal that charms and ...
Views: 667 - Nature’s Beauty Advice on Flawless Skin - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA woman’s quest for beauty can be a tedious and frustrating endeavor. Women usually resort to countless means and measures to be considered beautiful and attractive, ranging from cosmetics, lotions to creams, soaps and shampoos to meticulous beauty regimen such as frequenting the spa or the ...
Views: 1254 - Real Estate Taxes vs. Personal Property Taxes - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLots of people, like you, are living in confusion. Uncertainty clouds their minds and keeps them from “seeing” the truth as it really is. Take for example, distinguishing real estate taxes from personal property taxes. There are some individuals that don’t know the difference between the two. ...
Views: 1041 - Success In Innovative Leadership: Modelling Strategic Excellence - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSoren Kierkegaard once said that prayer does not change God but it changes him who prays. As Kierkegaard points this out, the innovation strategy is not what changes, it is we who activate and spread out the strategy to enlighten, encourage, engage, energize, empower and extend all our efforts ...
Views: 1234 - Enhancing The Feminine With Beauty Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBeauty is a commodity that goes with status and social acceptance in this day and age. All throughout the ages, beauty has inspired humans to create astounding masterpieces of art and attain exceeding heights of achievements. With the feminine being the symbolic manifestation of beauty, women ...
Views: 555 - Personal Finance Discussed In Simple Terms - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere’s nothing complicated with personal finance. Some creditors actually like keeping their clients confused, so that they’ll be given the “advantage” of charging you higher rates and granting unfair terms. You don’t want to be manipulated like a puppet, right? So to avoid that type of ...
Views: 504 - Taming The Blue Pitbull - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the most stereotyped breeds up to date. When people hear the words “dog” and “attack”, they usually think of none other than the pitbull - a dog with a very bad reputation. This bad boy is short in height, but makes up for it with its very muscular build. It has a huge mouth with jagged ...
Views: 1427 - Single Moms Are Hot, But-- - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are approximately 11 million single parents in America today, and their numbers are rapidly increasing. At least half of which are women, so there is always a possibility that you will meet a hot single mom and maybe land a date if you’re lucky enough. Dating a single, free-as-a-bird woman ...
Views: 3408 - The Outer Glow From An Inner Beauty - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBeauty is a quality possessed by an object or a person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the senses. When we think of the beautiful, we equate it with a positive feeling of pleasure or goodness. Beauty is a subjective experience that could lead to powerful feelings of ...
Views: 1181 - Currency Trading Courses: Get Ready for the Real World - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn school, they do a great job at teaching you on how to become an employee. In the process, they feed you lots of info regarding subject matters that don’t count for crap when it comes to landing a job – do you actually think that making a poem for your boss will get you in? Maybe, if you were ...
Views: 454 - Monetizing Your Social Facebook Ads - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf in the past people use Facebook for personal purposes only, these days many marketers are using Facebook for marketing purposes already. Online marketers are seeing a huge potential of making fortunes out of the immense traffic Facebook is able to draw out. This site’s features are considered ...
Views: 524 - The Truth About Anticipating Grief - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe thought and feeling that our loved one is going to die is never a consoling fact. Hence, anticipating grief is not an easy thing to do for everyone else involved. Anticipating grief is the period during which a family member or a patient is expected to die. This sorrow is somewhat the same ...
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