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- Food Waste and Composting - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to the US Health Department, approximately 25% of the food Americans buy becomes waste. That’s about one pound of food, per person, per day. What is alarming is that the rotting food in landfills produce methane, a major source of greenhouse gases. Methane , like carbon dioxide, ...
Views: 786 - A Quick Glance at the Lhasa Apso - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis breed was said to have originated from Tibet, and considered to be exclusive – meaning not everybody could get their hands on this cute dog. It was kept amongst the noble families, and was never available for sale. The only way you could get one was if it was given to you, but the odds of ...
Views: 1020 - Silence: The Digestive Power of Taking Some Time - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI find myself craving silence. Not just a moment of silence or the thought of silence or some time when I’m not talking, but the kind of silence that I can wrap myself in like a blanket. It’s the kind of silence that doesn’t involve going to a yoga class in a studio where a teacher provides ...
Views: 688 - The Power of Gray: Six Succulent, Winning Ways to Power Up - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI consider myself an optimistic person. When I was a very little girl the movie Pollyanna hit the screens and I loved it, and I took it in on a cellular level. Pollyanna starred Jane Wyman (Ronald Regan's ex-wife), Karl Malden (one of the most dynamic actors of all time), Hayley Mills (loved ...
Views: 510 - From Self Care to Self Destruction to Self Care at Last - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy now, with all the self help books, classes you have taken, TV shows you have watched, specialists you have seen, information you have gathered, and diets that you have been on, you know what constitutes “self care”: a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle, exercise, adequate sleep, meditating, ...
Views: 467 - Six Steps to a More Secure Linux Server - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Jeff EvansI've worked as a remote Linux System Administrator for quite a while, and one thing that I've noticed is that many "administrators" out there don't know how to configure or secure a server properly. This article is a quick reference on some of the more important (and easy) security or ...
Views: 710 - Access Control Restrictions: Best Practices on a Linux Server - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Jeff EvansWorking as a freelance Linux consultant, I see a lot of my clients struggle with the problem of access control on a Linux server. Access control restrictions are the basic process of assigning limited user accounts to consultants or employees on your Linux server. It may seem like access ...
Views: 963 - Feng Shui Your Stuff Away—Breaking the Clutter Cycle - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Susan TartaglinoI recently participated in my town's annual garage sale. From a financial point of view, my profit was $203.00; not too shabby. From an emotional point of view, however, I made quite a bit more. To prepare for the big day, I started doing inventory in the usual clutter hangouts, the attic, ...
Views: 1270 - The Need For Natural Fragrances - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from JoAnne BassettThe Need For Natural Fragrances! Natural eau de toilettes and natural parfums made solely from therapeutic quality essential oils and high quality absolutes are far superior to their counterpart - the synthetic fragrances. Many people who have allergies are not able to wear the synthetic ...
Views: 7397(2 votes) - Knowledge isn't power and success, or is it! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Zack MillerThere are many people who feel they lack the education or knowledge necessary to be successful at something new. They feel the only way to succeed at it is to learn and know everything possible about it. They must know every answer to every question that could be asked. They feel that general ...
Views: 794 - From Spark to Flame - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Monique HowatWhen my now 22 year old daughter was in Grade 3, all of Mrs. Mathews’ students were given a small pot with a bean seed to plant. Green string beans it seems are pretty hardy and the perfect seed to use when promoting green thumbs in young children. That same plant was also a most unexpected ...
Views: 598 - How do I Find or Define My Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat is your motivation to discover or define your life purpose? Is this influenced, in any way, by the opinions of others? Someone I believe to be in her forties, shared that amid the busyness of her life, she’s trying to figure out what to do for the rest of her life (I suspect she really ...
Views: 876 - Tips to Stimulate your Financial Freedom using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneHere are 7 tips to stimulate financial freedom. They can also benefit your Relationship desires, your vibrant Health, and your other most treasured desires. Choose whichever feels the most necessary to you. Of course, you can do all of them. However, my intention in sharing them is to ease your ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Give Your Slim Intentions Jet Fuel: Discover Your Slim Motivators - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Kathleen TumpaneIf you feel that one of the best things you can do for yourself, right now, is to commit to becoming and being slim, it is important to first identify the “sizzle” motivators. Once you know what makes the idea of becoming and being slim enticing, you can find subtle symbols to remind you of ...
Views: 902 - Skin Damage By Toxins And Free Radicals - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettSkin is the largest organ on our body. Also, it is the most exposed to the external environment. This is why our skin is first to show the signs of aging even before the body starts developing aging issues. So obsessed are we with looking youthful, that researchers in the skin care industry ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Skin Care With Vitamin C - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettVitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is tremendously effective against preventing and treating aging signs such as wrinkles, fine lines and sun damage. In fact, L-ascorbic acid, a popular form of Vitamin C stimulates collagen production within the skin cells, corrects pigmentation issues and ...
Views: 936(2 votes) - What You Should Know About The Concept Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenIf I told you that happiness and sadness are the same things in the deepest, final analysis you would probably declare me nuts. After all, everyone strives to be happy; we know that happiness feels better than sadness. There are studies that prove that we are healthier when we are happy and get ...
Views: 1098 - Planning Adventure Vacation’s on this summer - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Dagmar VotterlDuring the years most families and groups of friends, choose the same holiday destination every year, mainly because of the effort involved in choose a new destination. Between many options, uncertainty, expectations, consensus and many other factors people end falling into the convenience ...
Views: 619(1 vote) - Opt Out Of The Crybaby Society - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaLet's talk a little bit about refunds. Well, let's start where the process begins, with sales. I want to talk about one of the wisdoms they teach us—that in the business environment, we're all salespeople, but some people have a specific responsibility. Those, of course, are the ones who get ...
Views: 605 - A Touch of Evil - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Shifra HendrieThe world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. -Albert Einstein Anyone who watches the news knows that there are some truly evil people in this world. There are also a very few, not so much on the ...
Views: 1004 - The Life Force Salad - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDon’t let the strong-flavoured ingredients fool you; this salad is amazing! It’s my favorite. Even if I’m not in the mood for salad, I can eat Life Force Salad. It earns the name because it is full of life force ingredients including greens, sprouts, garlic, ginger, citrus fruit juice, and more. ...
Views: 1075(3 votes) - When the Wheels Come Off - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI grew up in the 70's and 80's when parents still told their kids to go outside and play. My friends and I would spend all day in the yard and when we got hot and sweaty enough we'd run to the back patio, open the water spigot on the side of the house and get down on our hands and knees so we ...
Views: 887 - Healing Our Shadow Elements - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am in need of some clarification regarding the dark-side/shadow aspect of human beings. I am confused as to whether a person's shadow side is a permanent fixture of their awareness—to be accepted and integrated—or whether it is something that is to be eventually transcended and/or ...
Views: 836 - All About Cats - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Robert BufordWhen I was growing up, I almost always had a cat. Back then, a cat was just a replaceable "thing" to most people, and if one got run over, killed by the neighbor's dog, poisoned, or just disappeared, there was always another cat to be found. Fortunately, attitudes have changed over time. These ...
Views: 1046 - Ancient Egypt and Cosmetics Today - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Aryana HudsonStudy of ancient papyrus, tablets and the depiction of beauty had some of the same mystery as advertisements that have beautifully painted eyes with one difference; the families painted were great pharaohs and their families who revered the body as sacred servants of propagation of genetics ...
Views: 3888(3 votes) - Going Green: What is “LEEDs?” - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig Higdon“An Overview of LEED Compliance” Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to designate buildings which are notable for stewardship of our resources and for sensitivity to the ...
Views: 1308 - Are You Sure the Ingredients in Your Natural Skin Care Products Are Safe? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Christine FarlowEvery day, we use soaps and body washes, creams, lotions, makeup and other products, one on top of the other, to make ourselves look prettier (or more handsome), younger, erase blemishes, smell better, feel sexier and to attract, or keep, the perfect partner. Looking well-groomed and attractive ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - Travel Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Sarah BuckwalterBe Prepared - Check the Weather You may be going to a tropical island, but is it rainy season? Check the weather a day or two in advance and pack accordingly. - Bring Comfortable Shoes So, you look like a tourist. Well, you are a tourist! And you'll be a much happier tourist if your feet ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Going Green: Commercial Property Owners Can Cut Expenses with New Solar Film - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonCoupled with the economic climate and its recent effects on Commercial Real Estate, “going green” is just one of the choices available in an effort to cut costs in building and maintaining office buildings, retail stores, manufacturing facilities and malls. There can be significant savings in ...
Views: 1219 - Making Your Life Work For You - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingHow much joy do you currently have in your life? Think 3 dimensionally! What might it take to feel you're moving closer to a destination that's right for you as a unique individual? As a life coach, I help people gain clarity on what kind of life and work will make them happiest. It's about ...
Views: 974 - Attracting Abundance With Coaching and Positive Psychology - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingIncreasingly, there's a whole range of interesting scientific studies in the area of positive psychology showing how and why coaching works. How does excellent coaching produce such profound and sustainable results? In my life and executive coaching practice, I find that using practical ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Jumchai Desiree"Keep doing what you are doing and you will keep getting what you have been getting." – Albert Einstein Success should be something you do not just want to achieve, but something you MUST achieve. Generally, successful people are driven by a ‘have-to’ rather than ‘want-to’ attitude. In an ...
Views: 1009(2 votes) - The Green Date Experience - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJust about everything and everyone is going green these days; call it a fad or a turning point, but people are becoming more environmentally aware and vigilant in saving our planet. This earth-friendly sensibility doesn’t simply stay in the confines of our own homes, because it is everywhere: ...
Views: 688 - 5 Ways to Remain a Company Asset Using Feng Shui Principles - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you an asset or a liability to the survival of your company during this economic downturn? No matter who you are or what your job description is, you’ve probably thought “Am I the next to go?” You don’t have to be so worried about losing your job, if you flip your thinking. “Think ...
Views: 943 - Dog Clothes: Looking Good, Feeling Good - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHow much do you love your dog? How far are you willing to go for your pet? For some very much, and very far. Some owners feel that providing the basic needs of their pet, such as a doggy bed, grooming products, and food isn't enough. They love making their pets feel special, and what better way ...
Views: 1315 - Seeds: Unstarted - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeter Kingsley is the author of three books and numerous articles on ancient philosophy, including Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic, In the Dark Places of Wisdom, and Reality. He has written extensively on the pre-Socratic philosophers Parmenides and Empedocles and the world they lived ...
Views: 662 - Al Fresco vs Al Desko - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor some people, by choice or circumstance, work is life, office is home, and desk is the dining table. For others, for whom work is just work, and office isn’t home, the desk is still often times the dining table. Whatever you do for a living, chances are that work has become a setting in which ...
Views: 902 - Redefine Wealth & Happiness on Your Terms! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s a new world out there today, and we are all faced with the question of what that means for our own lives, careers and futures. The facts can’t be denied. The economy is crumbling into pieces, people continue to lose jobs, and savings have been wiped out. Every time you turn on the news or ...
Views: 904 - Be Happy 'Round the Clock - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow do you achieve happiness, the kind that lasts all day? Robert Frost wrote, “Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.” While this is a beautiful aphorism depicting the spirit of the human condition, there are many concrete strategies to assist you in making happiness go the ...
Views: 638 - No Housework Day - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse.“ ~Quentin Crisp I have bunches of hobbies, obsessions, and pastimes and I’m guessing that you do, too. But to my detriment, I never remember how to relax. I’m always working on a little of this-and-that, and I just love-love-love a ...
Views: 820 - Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Misti SandefurIt's that time of year again when those annoying little bugs called fleas decide to invade your beloved pet. Fleas are not only a nuisance to your pet, but they can become a bigger problem when they decide to feed off you and also make their way into your carpet, bed linens and furniture. The ...
Views: 1132 - The Essential Checklist - Before Leaving The House For The Airport - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Kristine PolleyHave you ever gone on a trip and discovered once you’ve arrived at your destination, that you forgot to pack a much-needed item from home? And sure enough, when you return home, you find it’s exactly where you put it - out on the kitchen counter in plain sight so you wouldn’t forget to pack it! ...
Views: 9140(3 votes) - Forgiveness: How and Why - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkForgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do while at the same time one of the most needed in the world. There are plenty of people sick of anger, either toward others or to themselves. Forgiveness involves letting go and surrender of judgment and condemnation while engaging in a ...
Views: 1049 - Apply Feng Shui to Your Website - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Jim HagueThe art of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway), developed over 3,000 years ago in China, promotes harmony and positive energy flow. "Feng" and “shui” means "wind" and "water" respectively. The ancient Chinese associated the relationship of wind and water with good harvest and good living, this ...
Views: 1684 - Environmental Hotel: Cementing the Environmental Bricks - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Eco GreenEnvironmental Hotel: Cementing the Environmental Bricks Indeed, somebody has very well said that” Modern technology Owes ecology-An apology." The amazing development in the field of science and technology has made our lives comfortable and luxurious to a great extent however we are not ...
Views: 902 - Celebrating Our Animal Friends - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've always been a dog person. I don't have anything against cats; I just like dogs better. But now that I am sharing an apartment with a woman who owns two cats, I couldn't help but grow fond of these two other furry roommates. Zikara is a year old, was rescued from a pet adoption center, and ...
Views: 585 - What the Captured American Journalists in North Korea Could Mean for Diplomacy - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFrom Deepak Chopra and Gotham Chopra We have been close friends with Laura Ling and her family for over a decade. So when we heard almost 3 weeks ago that Laura and her colleague Euna Lee, while reporting on a story on the North Korean-Chinese border, were arrested by North Korean officials, we ...
Views: 1098 - The Evolution of My Peace - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow my quest for racial harmony led me to personal conviction, inner-healing and ultimately peace. I was tired—tired of race being such a factor in our lives. For as long as I could remember, I had looked around me and wondered why people of different races could not get along and yearned for ...
Views: 551 - Gimme' A Break(fast)! High Protein Pancakes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe best way to send your body and mind the message that you plan to have a healthy day is by choosing a healthy breakfast. A great breakfast will jumpstart your metabolism, keep you satiated and energized for a morning workout, and give you something to get out of bed for! Try this High Protein ...
Views: 672 - Susceptibility to Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Each day I awaken with the greatest of intentions. I meditate using some sort of guidance, usually a podcast from the Chopra Center, as this is what works best for me, right now.( I'm just beginning) I live on a lake and take advantage of the calming sounds of the water. The waves ...
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