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- 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: 718 - 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: 718 - Overcoming Menstruation Problems - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s that dreaded time of the month for almost all women. For a week or so, you can turn into an emotional wreck or a hideous monster because of hormonal changes. Not to mention physical discomforts such as migraines, bloating and dysmenorrhea and it's so messy. Menstruation may make a ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - 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: 716 - Communication: Key to Harmonious Co-existence - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraYou’ve heard it said many times before--no man is an island—and you recognize its significance. Yet, you find yourself alienated from friends and family because your communication skills fall between shoddy and downright atrocious. When criticized you either go on the defensive and ...
Views: 716 - Leadership Quotes Could Make You A True Leader - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome quotes could be quite influential and powerful on a person’s life. And little did we know that only a few strands of words or phrases can indeed make a whole new difference in our lives. Quotes, in fact serves more than just the aim or purpose of inspiring or motivating an ...
Views: 716(2 votes) - The Reason Behind Our Specific Food Cravings - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt is a fact of life that we all have food cravings in general—and it’s called hunger. There are actually all kinds of cravings of certain foods which could be caused by a nutritional deficiency, a habit, or can even be caused by our emotions. Some people would crave food when they lack ...
Views: 716 - Helping Those In Grief - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThere are times in our lives that inevitably we will become face-to-face with grief. Or somebody and anybody in grief for that matter. Friends and family are there ready to support and help loved ones, and helpers often alleviate those who are grieving. There are some practical suggestions on ...
Views: 715 - Puppy Potty Training Can Be Very Rewarding - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraPuppy potty training is perhaps the first and the most important kind of training any dog must undergo. Some breeds are easy to potty train while others are not. However, puppy potty training is not just all about keeping your house clean because it can be more rewarding than that. Potty ...
Views: 715 - The Benefits of a Dog Bed - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSleep is something that everybody needs, even dogs. What kind dog wouldn't want to sleep? One that's suffering from a disease similar to that experienced by an insomniac maybe. Anyways, what I'm trying to stress out here is the importance of getting a good night's sleep, and how it may benefit ...
Views: 715 - Cultivate Your Personal Skills To Get A Job Even On A Financial Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraOur economy is still on a financial crisis and many are looking for a job for an income. With a situation like this, it’s hard not to have a job. That’s one of the biggest problems that most of our fellows are facing. Money is associated in our life. Everything is connected to it from our food, ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - Cyber Dating: Finding Love The Easy Way? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt used to be that dating—that age old mating dance we humans engage in— evoked images of candlelit dinners followed by long, romantic walks; of parked cars in a drive thru movie; of a dozen red roses and a box of chocolates. The woman painstakingly makes herself beautiful; the man shows up at ...
Views: 713 - Do You Need Weight Loss Surgery? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are morbidly obese, you may need to undergo weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery, is a group of gastrointestinal surgery applied to patients who are suffering from morbid obesity. “Morbid obesity” means that a person has a BMI of 40 or more, or at ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - Factors to Consider When Adopting a Dog - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraAdopting a dog is quite similar to adopting a human being. The adoptive owners have to be prepared to look after the dog at this delicate stage of adoption. Changes are expected to be undertaken by the adoptive owners. They have to prepare themselves to provide the comfort and affection the dog ...
Views: 713 - Workforce Innovation for the Modern Times - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere seems to be a perception that the reason of our incentive, performance measurement and ownership problems and difficulties lie in what we do to the workforce. Experience tells us that the difficulties and obstacles are not because of what we ‘do’ to the staff, they are simply ...
Views: 713 - 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: 712 - Six Wonderful Reasons To Make Love Now - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s normal that after spending years as a couple, your sex life becomes a little stale. The urge to do it with your lover has reached its plateau. Sex has become a part of the chores. Those sizzling, sweltering, tantric, sex has somehow become the thing of the past. Although there is no ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - A Debt Management Plan for All Your Financial Problems - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLet me point something out for you; it’s something that almost everybody does, gives them a lot of problems, yet they continue making the same mistake over and over again – spending more than they earn. That’s the reason why people fall deeper and deeper into debt no matter how hard they try. ...
Views: 711 - 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: 711(1 vote) - Google Adsense Tips To Your Benefit - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFor any person, be that an affiliate marketer or a web site owner, who is into Google Adsense aims to be at par with other successful Adsense marketers. Google had designed this program to give further leeway for people to earn in online advertising. Without requiring any special skills or ...
Views: 711 - Heart Disease in Dogs - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhoever said that heart diseases are only for humans? Whoever it was, he was wrong - it's not just exclusive for people but for dogs as well. Many pet owners know this to be true – there are countless innocent pooches that Canine Heart Disease has claimed. Basically there are two types of the ...
Views: 711 - Know The Secrets To Achieve Effective Goals - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSetting effective goals—how do you go about in achieving them? Perhaps you hoped to eat healthily from now on, start going back to the gym or be more patient with other people. But these are just wishes, not goals. Yes, the aspiration to improve ourselves for the better is there and it’s ...
Views: 711 - Marijuana Addiction: Answer These Questions To Find Out - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraToday’s marijuana is up to 10 times much stronger and potent than the marijuana of the past decades and with advanced efficacy, relates advanced addictive properties. Much of the social understanding regarding this drug where formed in those times when it was quite difficult to get addicted to ...
Views: 711 - Body Language Secrets: Capture the Attention of the Man You Want - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraBody language is any nonverbal or bodily movement that we make when we communicate. It ranges from the slightest movements that most of us are not even aware of (e.g. facial expression), to our specific postures and gestures. We do a lot of talking every day. But, we send and receive nonverbal ...
Views: 710 - How to Make Money with a Self-directed IRA - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMaking money is what’s on the minds of everyone with ambition, in the material/financial aspect that is. Living a life of comfort, free from the burdens of financial worries alike, is the kinda life that nobody would refuse. A self directed IRA is one “tool” that you can use to make that dream ...
Views: 709 - Joy Changes Our Lives Forever! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraJoy is what our Creator wants and intended for us—it's our right of birth. Joy is definitely what we want from life. Being joyful is a great and fantastic business. Happy and enthusiastic individuals produce more. And it does not take a lot of your time or cost a bunch of dollars. Being ...
Views: 709(2 votes) - What You Shouldn't Miss About Dog Bloat - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is unfortunate that many people, even dog owners, are still naïve about dog bloat. Perhaps many thought that this ailment is only experienced by human beings. However, it is a lucky thing for those dog owners who have saved their dog’s life because they are well-versed of this ...
Views: 709 - Weight Loss Goals Within Your Reach - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Menno Spijkstrao you want to lose weight--you’ve set your own weight loss goals. The question is, do you have realistic weight loss goals? It’s easy enough to set your own targets and objectives, especially most people out there who are fat, chubby, or those…obese (ugh!) really and seriously make this as their ...
Views: 708 - Trust Your Dog to a Reliable Dog Trainer - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFor canine owners who do not have enough time to train their pets by themselves or do not have ample background in training a dog, getting the services of a dog trainer is an option. In availing these services, it does not mean that you will fully trust your pet to the trainer. Actually, ...
Views: 707 - Be on the Lookout for Teen Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe teenage years can be a time of great emotional turmoil as it is the transition from childhood to adulthood. A lot of issues such as peer pressure, search for identity, romantic and family relationships as well as school performance beset teenagers as they undergo this phase. It is inevitable ...
Views: 706 - Beware of Get Rich Quick Fakers - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYou’ve probably seen countless people making claims that their “get rich program” will turn you into an obnoxious walking bank in a day. Their “methods” may vary from one another, but they all have something in common, which is: they don’t work. There are many kooks out there with no documented ...
Views: 706 - Helping Others Find Their Own Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThey say happiness is an elusive thing. You do not exactly look for it or chase it. Being happy is on of the greatest emotions a human being can experience. It is an exhilarating feeling of being alive, an invigorating lift of the spirits. A laughter that elicits the joys of rejoicing. ...
Views: 705 - Things to Keep in Mind in Adwords Advertising - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe high profitability of Google Adwords has really attracted thousands of online marketers. Google has created another alternative for people to earn more money online by participating in this advertising program. However, there are still many Google Adwords advertisers who are at lost in the ...
Views: 705 - Finding True Happiness Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSo many people believe that happiness could truly be found when they find something they want or desire for the longest time. A friend opened up to me during a recent conversation that he could find happiness at last only if he could figure something out. That something, in all its mystery, was ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - How to Be Effective at Marketing with Blogs - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are into online network marketing, one of the things that you are first likely to do is to find ways on how to build your network and promote your new business. There are many marketing techniques that you may employ in your online business. There are several ways to build your network ...
Views: 704 - 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: 703 - Joy Changes Our Lives Forever! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJoy is what our Creator wants and intended for us—it's our right of birth. Joy is definitely what we want from life. Being joyful is a great and fantastic business. Happy and enthusiastic individuals produce more. And it does not take a lot of your time or cost a bunch of dollars. Being joyful ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - 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: 701 - Beauty Products And The Quest For Beauty - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraNatural is essentially beautiful but in this day and age wherein the skin and body is exposed to environmental pollutants and harmful substances even from the diet, the natural may need the aid of beauty products. Almost every woman is in for the quest of beauty as beauty is usually connoted ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Fabulous First Wedding Anniversary Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraNothing is as special as spending quality time with your significant other. The first wedding anniversary is always one of the most exciting and highly anticipated events in a married couple’s life. For the first time after a whole 12 months, husband and wife can celebrate the day they exchanged ...
Views: 699 - The Backers and Detractors of Alternative Medicine - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThe term “alternative medicine” is becoming a common by word nowadays. By alternative medicine, we mean the use of certain methods and practices for treatment other than conventional methods of treatments such as surgery and medications.Chinese medicine and the Ayurveda medical ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - How To Keep Your Home Based Business Goals - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOkay, now you have this fantastic idea of of setting up your own home based business, and you have even commenced setting it up, and now what? It is very significant to set your home based business goals which are realistic and focused. In setting those home based business goals, it could keep ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - The Truth About Life Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraLife coaching. The phrase may sound new and strange, for why would anybody want their lives to be coached? By someone else? Maybe to some, coaches sound too sporty or academic, because at first, coaches may be just for athletes preparing for a big game or championship. Or a student about to take ...
Views: 697 - 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: 696 - Retirement Planning: Start Now or Live Miserably - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraPredicting the future is something not only fortune tellers can do, but we can do as well. Personally I think casting predictions based on a set of cards is a load of bull, and the better way to go about it would be basing it on cold hard facts. Where do you see yourself when you reach the ...
Views: 696 - Substance Abuse: A Social Dilemma - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIndividuals from all walks of life are victims of substance abuse in our increasingly becoming complex society. Whatever instigated the substance abuser to use drugs illicitly is likewise the instigator of many a social dilemma. Whether it be due to personal issues, peer pressure or just to get ...
Views: 696(1 vote) - True Happiness: Find Happiness Wherever You Can - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTo find the true meaning of happiness is by far every man’s ultimate goal in life. Of course, we all want to be happy—who doesn’t? They say that true happiness is such an elusive thing. Sometimes, you don’t really have to find it but it’s up to you to feel happy in even all the small things in ...
Views: 694 - Can a Double Date Double the Fun? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEvery other person probably goes out on a double date at some point in their lives. It could happen to you, too—soon. Double dates can actually be a fun and exciting way to spend the night away whether it’s a casual affair with some friends or a blind date set up by your best bud’s fiancée. Not ...
Views: 694 - The Key to Managing Your Money Wisely - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraManaging your money wisely doesn’t need to be a painful chore. In your family, who is in charge of managing and budgeting the money? The way I see it, in case you are already married or living with someone else, one of you should be in charge of managing the bills and expenses. You must keep ...
Views: 694 - Be on Top of the Search Engine Ranking - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is such an alarming case for many online marketers to know that their web site does not get a good traffic. This is not a good indication of a prospering business. The importance of search engine ranking is highly valued because internet users rely a lot in search engines when they do their ...
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