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- 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: 900 - Containing Aggressive Dog Behavior - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraBack in the old days when all dogs were wild, barking, chewing, and scent-marking were natural among dogs. However, since dogs have become a part of our household and society, they had to be taught on how to act accordingly. These natural behaviors have become behavior problems that are ...
Views: 898 - How Can You Support Someone Who Is In Grief And Loss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach one of us has an individual style of coping grief and loss. A person who is grieving often feels so isolated or lonely in their grief. It may decrease their self esteem and after that they lose social activities and support from others. If they will do this kind of thing, their shock will ...
Views: 897 - Moving In Together: Do You Have What It Takes? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA typical relationship has very important milestones: the first meeting, first date, first kiss and all the other firsts. Although some couple can be quite contented with taking things slow, there are some who believe that moving in together is the next step in taking the relationship to a more ...
Views: 897 - Choose The Right Person From The Dating Scene - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSingles go on a date for different reasons: some to meet new people, while others to pick out a new flavour of the month. But, daters all over the world share one common end-result from the dating scene: to meet the right person, the one who can make sparks fly, and create the best romantic ...
Views: 896 - Come On Baby, Light Our Fire: How To Win Women In The Dating Game - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn the dog eat dog world of dating, competition has just turned even fiercer. With the increasingly liberal views being adopted towards sexual orientation, more and more people are scrambling out of their cubbyholes. As a result, women are not only competing with other women to get the men, gay ...
Views: 893 - Career Coaching As A Profession - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt is no exaggeration to say that a lot of unemployed people are having a hard time to find a good and interesting job. Did you ever think of choosing career coaching as a profession? In the present time, many people are interested to know more about it. A job instructor is a person who is going ...
Views: 892 - Finding Inspiration Everywhere - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 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: 892 - Inspirational Stories For Everyone - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraInspirational stories have always been one way of spreading values around since it allows us to learn and be aware of various values while at the same time having fun and enjoying listening and reading. Stories had played a great part in our lives because we learn from them especially if they ...
Views: 892 - The Best Value with Discount Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe increasing demand for health supplements has instigated the need for manufacturers to offer discount supplements in the market. As more and more individuals are becoming aware of the significance of health supplementation as a means to promote well-being, credible online stores deliver a ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Anatomy of a Female Love Resume - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraAre you a woman looking to find a steady position in the Romance Department? If yes, then pay attention to the following credentials men look for when scouring the data banks to fill the vacancies. CLEAR OBJECTIVE – Say it like you mean it. Although men dislike it when women are too ...
Views: 891 - 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: 891 - Bulldog + Mastiff = Bullmastiff - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJudging by its name, the breed is the result of crossbreeding a Bulldog with a Mastiff. The need for a better guard dog was what triggered this combination. A faster and stronger dog was needed for the job, so this pooch came into the picture, which was more than enough for the job. The result ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Dealing with Canine Arthritis - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEver wonder why your dog has been becoming less active or yelping as it walked? A possible cause of that is Canine Arthritis. It was bad enough that it could happen to us people, now it's happening to our pets as well. It's happening now as you read this article, and it won't be long before it ...
Views: 890 - Hypnotherapy- Transforming into a State of Inner Concentration - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHypnosis could be defined as a state of inner assimilation—it is a state of mind in which the individual that undergoes or experience the therapy would become highly receptive and highly responsive to the advices, ideas and suggestions made by the hypnotist. It is a treatment in which we try to ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - The Persistence to Run Your Own Business - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAre you the kind of person who is more likely to give up and surrender after only a half-hearted attempt, or are you the kind who works problems through a satisfactory ending? If you’re described as the former, you better get working on becoming the latter because it is through determination ...
Views: 890(2 votes) - Free Debt Relief Does Exist - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraNothing ever does come free – to gain something, you’ve got to give something in return. Being in a pathetic financial situation doesn’t exempt you from the rule. Like take debt problems for example; if you have any intentions of receiving free debt relief solutions (which would seem logical ...
Views: 889 - Early Detection Of Common Dog Diseases - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIt is very important for dog owners to familiarize themselves with the different symptoms of dog diseases. Just like human beings, dogs are also susceptible to dog diseases that may lead to death if not attended right away. Rabies is one of the more well-known among all other dog diseases. ...
Views: 888 - Marriage And Depression: Falling Into The Abyss - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAs if marriage is not hard enough to deal with, you are faced with a new challenge, coping with your spouses’ depression. When depression sets in the marriage, it takes everything down with it. Sexual intimacy, emotional binding and closeness disappear. You are weighed down with all the ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - 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: 887 - Unmasking The “Self” of Major Depression - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne probably cannot imagine the multitude of despairing and desolate individuals on antidepressants in this day and age wherein major depression has become the product of an increasingly progressive yet complex society. Major depression has been easily perceived as a manifestation of a chemical ...
Views: 887 - 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: 886(1 vote) - Choosing a Career in Home Health Care - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraA home health career could well be one of the sensible choices you can make to have a stable and reliable source of income. In the health care industry, home health care businesses are on the rise as many households nowadays opt to take care of their ill family member at home. Home heath care is ...
Views: 884 - Stop Procrastination - Now! - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe decision of quitting procrastination rests entirely on the individuals. Once the decision is set, the carrying out of plans for reaching success is necessary and vital. Reasons for procrastinating. By knowing and identifying the reasons behind those procrastinations, a suitable plan could be ...
Views: 884 - Vizsla: The Hungarian Pride - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the many things that the country boasts is the Hungarian Vizsla Dog. It has been around for hundreds of years; bred for the purpose of hunting. It's but an excellent hunter, quietly sneaking up on prey. Also good for flushing out birds and locating other animals. Agility and speed coupled ...
Views: 884 - 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: 883 - Be Curious Like The World’s Geniuses - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSo, just because you grew up to be an adult, you thought you know everything you got to know? Well, think again—that’s why we always have to relive the child in us every now and then. Research has found out that 42% of the college graduates never bothered to read another book anymore right after ...
Views: 881 - The Perfect Food For A Perfect Date - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAhhh... dating, nothing can be more exciting than dating! The combination of excitement and anxiousness are just too amazing to describe. That is why we have exhausted every possible information that can make a perfect and worthy of a relationship date. So far, we tackled the do’s and don’ts of ...
Views: 881(3 votes) - 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: 878 - Waiting for His Call? Get a Life! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThe problem begins soon after a romantic date. The guy brings the woman home, kisses her good night at the doorstep, and drops the bombshell: “I’ll call you.” The woman coyly smiles but doesn’t respond to the statement; she would even pretend she didn’t hear a word. ...
Views: 878 - For Parents: How To Deal With Sibling Rivalry - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSibling rivalry is almost common to parents with more than one child. Not only exclusive to young children, sibling rivalry even extends even to children's adulthood. For the parents, if you hear the fighting and bickering happening, let each child ask what their problem is, and ask each of ...
Views: 875 - Chill Out And Enjoy The Beauty Of Life - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraHow do we appreciate and enjoy the beauty of life despite the pressures and hassles of our everyday living? Have you forgotten to take time to breathe and smell the flowers? Well, as they say, always live your day as if it's your last, so you might as well be happy and make the most of it each ...
Views: 874 - Financially Taking Care Of Post Divorce Issues - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDivorce is what married couple dreads. It’s traumatic, it’s unpleasant and it’s impractical. But no matter how couples try to work things out in their marriage sometimes it’s impossible to have any other solution. Everybody who has gone through it will tell you that it doesn’t end when you get ...
Views: 874 - Get More Exposure Through Online Social Networking - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAffiliate marketers these days have more options in doing their web promotion in the form of online social networking. Web promotion is not limited to the traditional advertising methods that people have been used to in the past years. Promoting your web sites in these networking sites can ...
Views: 874 - 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: 872 - Developing a Positive Attitude by Pretending - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDeveloping a positive attitude creates a positive attitude, just as energy produces more energy. Developing a positive attitude affects your own way of thinking, as well as the thinking of other people that surrounds you. In effect, no matter how bad or rotten a situation may look like, you can ...
Views: 871 - The Miracles In Our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraUsually, we call an event a miracle when we think it is impossible for something to happen, right here and now. Miracles start to happen when we stop being apathetic or indifferent. Like anything or everything else, miracles also come in different and various sizes, some large and some small, ...
Views: 870 - How to Handle a Havanese - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Havanese is a considered to be of medium build under the toy breeds. This pooch may be tiny but it packs a lot of spirit. It just loves playing and pleasing its master. It loves being the center of attention, and being with its human owners. A very sociable pet if taught properly. Beautiful ...
Views: 868 - How to Be the Ultimate Bridezilla - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe wedding month of June is fast approaching, and with it scores of bridezillas who manage to turn the whole process of planning a wedding into a horrible nightmare. A bridezilla is a sweet, lovely “bride-to-be” who can easily turn into a spoiled, rotten, overbearing perfectionist ...
Views: 866 - Mentoring: Is It Worth It To Succeed In The Online Business? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis article is going to take an objective look at the whole mentoring business and if it will indeed make you successful. You see, I have a friend who mentors and has been mentored himself also. He told me that he sees a lot of individuals who attend some forums and they ask the senior members ...
Views: 866 - 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: 864 - 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: 864 - The Deadly Brown Tick - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many diseases out there that we, as pet owners, are aware of. We like to keep our pooches safe from all forms of harm by bringing them to our favorite veterinarian for vaccinations and booster shots. What many of us neglect to do is properly dealing with ticks. The little critters are ...
Views: 862 - Stress Is Killing Me! - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo you think stress can kill us? Well, according to a research, the answer is a big YES. Unfortunately, it's a part of our lives and something that can't be avoided. In this article, we're going to cover some causes of it, how you will know if you're under it and and how could you manage ...
Views: 860 - When You’re Torn Between Your Marriage, Kids And Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps every woman dreams of having a wonderful husband, adorable children, and white picket fence house in the suburb. A life so ideal and simple, but is it really that simple? When a woman marries, and decides to have children, it is anything but simple. Marriage is far from easy. It is ...
Views: 860 - Emotional Infidelity: A Serious Heartbreaker - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraSo you strike up a friendship with another man through email, chat, text, or at the workplace, talking by the water cooler at break time. You don’t think there’s anything wrong with opening up and sharing intimate details about your life with this person even though you are married. ...
Views: 859 - Hypnosis Therapy: How it Could Help You to Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWill you have the willpower to stop smoking through Hypnosis Therapy? So what is in Stop Smoking Therapy all about? If you really decided to finally quit the habit for good but just doesn’t have the willpower, you should seriously consider joining a stop smoking hypnosis program. Each smoker ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Managing Stressful Conditions For Inner Peace - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraStress management could produce inner peace within when you become a neutral caring observer of the challenges in your own life. (The term neutral caring observer was coined by someone during his doctoral research on spiritual intention.) As a neutral caring observer of stressful conditions, ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - What’s Your Inspirational Story? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraGrowing up, we all have our own inspirational short stories to tell. Well, I have this inspirational story to share with you and this is just a simple tale (not about love, or relationship or seeking your therapist blah-blah). Today’s blog is all about simplicity in happiness—a simple yet ...
Views: 858 - Some Easy Ways Of Controlling Anger - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAnger could be brought about by other internal or external agents. It could come about as the outcome of a quarrel or a fight, a bout with a boss, a traffic jam, or even a past memory of a hurt or grudge could cause anger. According to certain health and wellness experts, anger can be defined as ...
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