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- When Blood Cells Go Wild - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellFor your body to function properly, it needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood that is supplied by red blood cells. These blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body to give you energy and keep the skin healthy. But if the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, ...
Views: 938 - I CAN'T find his email address! Simple methods of finding email addresses online - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal WarfieldIn this day and age, the old maxim is true – it’s not what you know, it’s whom you know. But often times you can use what you know to find someone you need to know. What does this mean? The point of this article is to help you find a person’s email address simply by ...
Views: 1408 - Kansas Crushes Memphis For The NCAA Title - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Jayhawks defeated the Tigers in a miraculous comeback in the championship game in a 75-68 victory. The Tigers kept missing their shots. However, Mario Chalmers' three pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining put the game into overtime, putting the Jayhawks in a 75-68 win for their first national ...
Views: 717 - Using Google Alerts As A Sales Prospecting Tool - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal WarfieldAs some of you know, I'm the highly introverted (INFP) who is also a Sales and Marketing director for a company that sells both nationally and internationally. So, this tells us that I really, really, really dislike sales prospecting -- at least in the stereotypical 'pick up the phone and cold ...
Views: 1380 - Jayhawks Win NCAA Championship Title - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Fred BanxKansas defeated Memphis in an amazing overtime victory to win the 2008 NCAA men's college basketball championship. Kansas overcame Memphis in a miraculous comeback in the championship game, 75-68. Trailing by 9 points in the last 2 minutes of regulation, Kansas tied the score on Mario ...
Views: 845 - A Simple Guide to Writing (and Giving) a Speech - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal WarfieldNearly as dreaded as snakes and spiders, public speaking ranks high in causing fear in many of us. Whether your motivation is a desire to learn or simple necessity, here is a really simple guide to writing and giving a speech. Your Topic: is this speech about something already know? Then take ...
Views: 1386 - FAQs on Assertiveness/Confrontation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal Warfield1. Why do I have so much trouble confronting people? Oh, get over it. No, I'm just kidding. While we seem to return to temperament over and over again, it is true that outgoing Cholerics (see FAQs on Temperament and Personality) and critical Melancholies find it easier to confront ...
Views: 1348 - The Art of Communication - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal WarfieldIntroduction: how communication works by providing shared understanding. The word communicate comes from the Latin communis or common. We speak of a common room that everyone shares or a university commons where everyone shares the space. It indicates that two people or two groups have ...
Views: 2718 - Acne Solutions - Choosing Your Ideal Acne Solution - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Michael LeeThere are so many acne solutions to consider when want a smoother and fresher-looking skin. You may choose to use home treatment approaches with herbs and other natural products, or prefer the aid of a professional using more advanced and technological methods. Going to a skin doctor for acne ...
Views: 766 - Interpreting Female Body Language - 4 Body Language Tips To Know If She Likes You - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Michael LeeWomen may not tell you how they feel, but you can still decode their inner thoughts and feelings anytime by skillfully interpreting female body language signals. With this ability, you won’t have to guess whether they’re enjoying your company or not. And you can decide right from ...
Views: 811 - Dish Network History - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Gary DavisEchoStar Communications Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network was formed back in 1980 by CEO and Chairman Charles W. Ergen originally to distribute Television systems. EchoStar is a public company with over 21,000 employees and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. On December ...
Views: 8359(1 vote) - 10 Businesses You Can Start for $500 or less! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Carol DenbowLong time statistics have shown that 9 out of 10 new businesses fail in their first year. Lack of planning and financial ruin is one of the most common causes. Starting small is a way to insure minimal risk in new business. The founder of Dell computers was a college dropout on a shoe-string ...
Views: 1855 - Satellite Vs Cable - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Gary DavisSatellite vs Cable With cable TV rates going up constantly, it's no wonder that millions of Americans are switching over to satellite TV. The DISH Network Corporation now boasts over 13 million subscribers and that number is growing almost exponentially. Why are so many American television ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - The First Rule Of Rescue And Working For Your Passion - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Renata RazzaThree summers ago, I packed up my life as I knew it in San Francisco and dove into the deep end of the pool: I headed out to Lotus, California to spend the summer learning to be a whitewater raft guide. I did this with an amazing nonprofit organization called Environmental Traveling Companions ...
Views: 723 - Yoga: Source To Inner Peace Or Path To Suffering? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaIs your practice of yoga improving your body image, leading you to greater acceptance and appreciation of your physical body? Or is it just one more attempt to develop that "perfect body", eventually leading to suffering and angst? Yoga historically was about spiritual union: it was the process ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - How Our Thoughts Influence Our Health - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaHave you ever spend endless hours in thought, pondering an important decision and felt a consistent pain in your stomach? Do you ever notice yourself having critical thoughts and feel a corresponding tightness in your chest? When you've been happy, excited, or thinking positive thoughts, have ...
Views: 5923 - Do Women’s Magazines Cause Negative Body Image? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaHave you ever flipped through the pages of a woman’s magazine and felt slightly disconcerted? The mixed messages are often enough to make even the most stable and confident woman dizzy with confusion: 10 Great Moves to Sculpt Your Butt! Drink this Protein Shake and Lose Weight! 5 ...
Views: 3531 - A Size 2 Is Not Fat! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sarah MariaDo you think that only thin is beautiful, or can you find beauty in everybody? Every woman living in today's culture knows the standard for beauty: you must be thin, young, and toned, and the thinner the better. Of course, having large breasts is a bonus. This is the message projected by the ...
Views: 1275 - *** How to Draw in the Masses to your Product... Web Site Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Dawn AbrahamOne of the most important aspects of your business is your web site marketing. If you think people aren't making a snap judgment on who you are and what you have to offer by looking at your web site you would be surprised! In the twenty first century your web site is your brochure and much ...
Views: 2223 - 4 Principles Of Design Landscaping That Adds Beauty To Homes And Increases Their Value - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Korbin NewlynWhen people come to your house, almost all the time the design landscaping that surrounds your house and defines the areas of your garden are the attributes that give people the first impressions of your property. The landscape design that you use is one of the most significant elements in ...
Views: 909 - The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 1: One More Journey (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMy campaign rained death and destruction upon the realm for fourteen long years. I was a young man when I first led my troops into battle, but now I was a seasoned warrior, feared throughout the land, and although the war had cost me an eye, and countless friends including my general, victory ...
Views: 769 - Soap Nuts Combat Hair Loss - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Matt JohnsonSoap Nuts can be used for more than just laundering clothes. They can be used by men and women alike who are suffering from hair loss. Ayurvedic medicine, practiced mainly in India and Sri Lanka, promotes a way of lifeto prevent hair loss, rather than just occasional treatments. Soap Nuts, ...
Views: 4175 - Mind Freedom Exercise (18): Delectable Deliberations - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandMind Freedom Exercises Exercises To Do Together by Al Link and Pala Copeland Delectable Deliberations One of the sexiest turn-ons for men and women is the intellectual stimulation of exploring and disagreeing about ideas. Time for Exercise: the length of a meal Properties Required: none ...
Views: 616 - How Squeezing Your Fingers Can Help You Survive The Bar Exam - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Ayelet Melany CohenA SURVIVOR'S STORY When Joe came into my office last February, he was very distraught. He had already failed the Bar once and his confidence was at an all time low. Each time he took a practice test, he would just freeze up. Joe had all of the classic symptoms of test anxiety. Since there were ...
Views: 3572(2 votes) - Are You Wasting Your Time Trying To Make Money Online? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Trent BrownriggThere are thousands of people who call themselves "internet marketers" sitting at their computers right now with the intentions of making money online. However, most of them will not make any money, or if they do make some money, it's won't be nearly as much as they were hoping to earn. So, why ...
Views: 1568 - ***Want Real Success With Your Network Marketing Home Business? It's Mindset - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Cathy YeattsIn studying wealth, we learn that we possess the power to use our mind and attract either success or failure. By visualizing what we want to achieve, or on the contrary, what we are afraid of happening, we employ a mental magnet that can manifest our thoughts. In order to get rich, the first ...
Views: 1250 - *** Gentlemen, Stop Your Engines - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Alexander GreenGentlemen, Stop Your Engines Dear Reader, While in France a couple years ago, I bumped into my colleague Addison Wiggin, an American publisher (and now filmmaker) who was living in Paris at the time. During our chat, he told me about a French co-worker who had just returned from her first ...
Views: 1733 - *** No One Is Blinder Than He Who Will Not See - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Alexander GreenNo One Is Blinder Than He Who Will Not See by Alexander Green Last April in Washington D.C., a young man in blue jeans and a T-shirt emerged from the metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket. He removed a violin from a small case, threw in a few dollars and pocket ...
Views: 3578 - Book Review--Psycho-Cybernetics - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from David ParedezThere have been many books published on the subject of self improvement but very few will make a lasting impact. “Psycho- Cybernetics A New Technique for Using Your Subconscious Power” is one of those books. Written by Dr. Maxwell Maltz, a renowned plastic surgeon in his day, ...
Views: 2436 - Historical Places In Florida: History And Culture In The Sunshine State - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Fraser HannahMost tourists seem to gravitate towards the crowded, expensive theme parks or the teeming hot beaches, but if you're looking to get off the beaten path when traveling to Florida, history and some of the more cultural offerings of the Sunshine State should be considered. From northern Florida ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - ***Speaking In Monotone - How To Be More Expressive In Your Delivery - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Nancy DanielsThrough my many years teaching voice improvement and presentation skills, I have found some interesting correlations between personality types and the degree of expressiveness heard and seen in people. While I am about to be most ‘politically incorrect,’ those who tend to be more expressive in ...
Views: 4831 - Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Relief With Natural Products. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Brian BowlesFor most of my life, I suffered from the condition known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome,(IBS)for which medical science has no answer. It is very painful, is intermittent, unpredictable, not life threatening, but can make life unpleasant. Without warning, gas builds up in the small intestine ...
Views: 1165 - I Was Wrong And I'm Sorry - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersBefore taking some much needed time off for the Labor Day holiday, we submitted our last blog post (Would You Rather Be Right Or Happy?) and, as usual, we were almost immediately provided with an opportunity to practice what we preach. The other day, while running an errand, we decided to stop ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - Would You Rather Be Right Or Happy? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersThis question was asked in one of the first self-improvement seminars we ever took, and it had quite a profound impact. It was mind-boggling to think about the amount of needless suffering we had inflicted upon ourselves in relationships, simply by being attached to our position. It must be ...
Views: 1403 - Workplace Romance - Should You Or Shouldn't You? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersDear Keith and Maura, Do you think it means anything if a guy you like at work happens to give you his cell phone number out of the blue, or if you ask that guy – joking around – if he can give you a ride home from work and he has a big grin on his face? I work at a grocery store ...
Views: 1534 - The Problem With Right And Wrong - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersWith the U.S. presidential election coming around again, there are now more and more political conversations going on around us these days, and politics – just like everything else in life – is all about relationships. You may hear people talk about ending conflicts and creating ...
Views: 1327 - Blossoming Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI recently took a trip south, having left the accumulation of snowflakes behind with the hope that all would be melted upon my return! Although the calendar indeed says that it is Spring, I don’t think my back yard has received the message yet! But it won’t be long until the hyacinths and ...
Views: 2139 - “Light” - The Kabbalistic Meaning - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Bnei Baruch"And God said, 'Let there be light, and there was light,'" "The light at the end of the tunnel," "You are the light of my life," "I saw the light." If you recorded the times you heard "light" referred to each day, you would most certainly find hundreds of references to it in one form or another. ...
Views: 546(1 vote) - What Does Calcium Have To do With The Sun? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Erleen TiltonCalcium is the most abundant mineral in the body with more than 99% present in the bones and teeth. Calcium is also important in the activity of many enzymes, contraction of muscles, release of neurotransmitters, regulation of heartbeat, and clotting of the blood. Calcium deficiencies can ...
Views: 14787 - Definition: Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThe Top 3 Quick Methods To Relieve Stress We all need to learn how to relieve stress at least a bit better. In today's world, people have so much to do that they lose sight of the things that are quite essential to their well being. In fact, stress management tips are fast becoming something we ...
Views: 2057 - Soy - Is it a Healthful Or Harmful Food? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Erleen TiltonThere is recently much said about soy and soy products. Some reviews praise soy, yet others are avid warnings against its consumption. So if you are confused, here’s some great information that will help you understand the facts and the controversy about this food. The soybean plant is native ...
Views: 1512 - Power - What Good Is It? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Steve GillmanWe all want power, although not everyone freely admits it. It is common to think what one would do if he or she was a king or the president. We imagine that we would do good things; better than what is being done now. We think of power in personal terms too, as when we imagine that enough money ...
Views: 644 - Dealing With Managed Web Hosting Service - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from WebHosting GeekManaged hosting service can be considered as an upgraded version of web hosting. The managed hosting provider takes the responsibility of hosting the clients website in a well managed way. The managed hosting provider offers customized solution than other pre-packaged basic web hosting ...
Views: 718 - Soy - Is t A Healthful Or Harmful Food? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Erleen TiltonThere is recently much said about soy and soy products. Some reviews praise soy, yet others are avid warnings against its consumption. So if you are confused, here’s some great information that will help you understand the facts and the controversy about this food. The soybean plant is ...
Views: 1077 - Discover 6 Sales Presentation Tips That Will Have Your Prospects Asking, "Where Do I Sign?" - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Jim KleinUse these sales presentation tips to get your prospect emotionally involved in your product or service and you'll boost your sales. Sales Presentation Tip #1 - Practice and Customize Your Presentation Take time to practice your presentation many times before using it in a real live sales ...
Views: 1498 - Change Your Mind - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Elizabeth MassYou know what it's like to "change your mind" about something. You've had an opinion, or idea about what you wanted, and then decided on something else. Your taste, your desire has changed. You thought you wanted steak for dinner, but now you realize you really want salmon. You thought you'd ...
Views: 834 - The External And Internal Factors Affecting "Vermont Teddy bear Co.Inc." - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Robert SmithThe major four functions of management involve planning, controlling, organizing and leading. These functions can be affected by the internal and external factors n a business environment. The external forces that affect the functions of a business include sociological, political, economical ...
Views: 2869 - There’s No Magic Bullet To Heal Back Pain! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Lois FrancisTime and again you can log on to the internet and find a site which will promise virtually instant relief from back pain. It may be a cocktail of herbs, an exercise programme, or a gismo which the website proclaims can give you permanent relief from pain within a matter of days. I get so mad ...
Views: 2367 - Definition: Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioTop Ten Stress Reduction Tricks Therapists and doctors always point to stress as the main culprit for many illnesses. Hence, stress is a major factor which affects relationships, the quality of sleep, and one's entire well being. There are so many things which you think about and with these, ...
Views: 2860 - The Law Of Attraction : Practical Suggestions On Expressing Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from charlie xiao1.Background In the life reality created by ourselves, we want to live better, feel better and get abundant resources. However, for most of us, we have to find we want many more things: car, house, love, money, respect, success, and health and so on. Once we begin to pay attention to our ...
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