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- The Effect Of Life Insurance -The Death Of A Breadwinner - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Donald LusanThe effect of life insurance after the death of a breadwinner can be interesting to observe. I guess it would be best to first look at the situation without life insurance. A hypothetical example may also help. Jim is age 42, married and has 2 children ages 14 and 16. Jim started a little late ...
Views: 1295 - How Does One Channel? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Catherine Richardson, Ph.D.I was recently asked to teach someone else how to "channel". I don’t know how to explain how to channel, because I think that the process is a little different for everyone. I also believe that people receive spiritual guidance in an infinite number of ways. I know there are books and ...
Views: 1933 - Market Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Anthony GreenRelying on the primary market indexes and studying their daily price and volume interplay is one of the best possible methods for analyzing the market's behavior and determining its overall direction and health. The second best method is studying the current and recent action of market leaders. ...
Views: 942 - Naturally Dissolve And Pass Kidney Stones- What Doctors Don’t Want You To Know - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Joe BartonIf you are suffering from kidney stones and the horrible pain associated with this disease, I've got great news for you! First, kidney stones are usually passed without using any treatment because the body was created to pass kidney stones through normal amounts of hydration (water). And if ...
Views: 840 - How To Start Selling As An Affiliate - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from craig andrewsAn affiliate is a person or an entity that acts as a subsidiary or extension of a larger organization or enterprise and is involved in the sales of products as well as services on behalf of the parent organization. An affiliate is paid in the form of sales commissions and referral fee based on ...
Views: 768 - Electro-Dermal Testing According To Voll - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Tom EyrichElectro-dermal testing is a brillant holistic health method of accessing the strength and weakness of all the organs and glands in the body. Each organ and organ system has an associated energy channel called a meridian connected to it. When the organ is functioning well there will be a good ...
Views: 1549 - Home Remedies For High Blood Pressure- 5 Ways To Naturally Cure Hypertension - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Joe BartonThe 'Silent Killer' is a disease to take seriously and I hope that you don't read this article and think you can throw away your medications today. But, you might be able to throw them away after a couple months of using these helpful home remedies for high blood pressure. Instead of popping ...
Views: 857 - How I Found My Voice - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Francine LarsonIt was totally unexpected. I was puttering around the house on a hot summer day in Florida. Julie, my next door neighbor called and asked me to have breakfast with her. Julie is a high school honors teacher who doesn’t have much extra time during the school year to socialize. I said I ...
Views: 1467 - Sharing Some Thoughts (Assorted) On Sprituality and Possibilities For Peace - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Craig LockKey Words: Mind, Spirit, Mindpower., Peace, World Peace, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Positive Thinking , Consciousness Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 696 - Quick Couples Assessment Checklist: How Strong Is Your Relationship Foundation? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lisa KiftIn my work with couples as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve concluded that there are certain aspects that determine the strength of a couple’s relationship foundation - that is, the relationship’s ability to stand strong in the face of the things that life throws out, be it normal daily ...
Views: 1091 - When Your Partner Doesn’t Talk - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieIn cafés, restaurants and at the water cooler women complain that men don’t talk about their feelings. Admittedly, this is a stereotype.. Some women don’t talk and some men do. In any case, what do you do when your partner doesn’t talk? Some of the most difficult things to talk about are ...
Views: 2346 - Dreams: “E-Mail From The Soul” - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieOne of the great breakthrough discoveries of modern times was Freud’s discovery of the unconscious mind and the idea that much of what drives us is outside our awareness. He considered dreams to be “the royal road to the unconscious.” Unlike Freud, his colleague, C.G. Jung, thought the ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Working It Out At Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieFrom the threat of lay-off to balancing work and family life, today’s work-related problems are increasingly complicated and stressful. Job-related stresses frequently lead to a great deal of frustration and discontentment. Fortunately, there are many ways you can create a more enjoyable work ...
Views: 1676 - An Integrative Approach To Wellness - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieAlthough all of us would like to feel content and fulfilled all of the time, many people suffer with emotional difficulties that interfere with enjoying a positive and productive life. Problems are often life-long, self-defeating patterns developed in childhood. These patterns create many ...
Views: 1633 - Why Can't I Forget? The Emotional Legacy Of Rape Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieRecently a young woman came into counseling complaining of sleeplessness and anxiety. She described having an upsurge of deeply upsetting memories of a terrible incident that occurred when she was seventeen years old. She had been raped by an “acquaintance” on a date. She never told anyone what ...
Views: 1399 - How To Manifest Money And Attract Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Michael LeeHow to manifest money might be a topic that is alien to some people. But for the wealthiest people in the world, how to manifest money is just as easy and as natural as eating and sleeping. How can this be so? Do they hold some kind of power that helps them attract money and more money? Is it ...
Views: 867 - Archetypes & The Road To Wholeness - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieIn our current culture, so much “doing” and outer accomplishment is expected of us, that many people feel they have lost touch with any source or spark that once kept them going. We have become all too efficient in our technological world, and must learn again how to nurture and encourage the ...
Views: 1630 - How To Relieve Stress With Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Greg FrostThere are many different methods that people employ to deal with stress. Some turn to substances such as cigarettes and alcohol, whilst others may seek medication to cope. These are all quick fixes which deal with the symptoms of stress, whilst the root problem is allowed to build up leading to ...
Views: 824 - The Role Of Therapy For Sexual Minorities - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadie(And even those just questioning) Fortunately, the role of therapy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons (sexual minorities) has undergone a revolution in modern times. In the past, persons from sexual minorities were suspicious of therapists - and for good reason! Often, the ...
Views: 1708 - How To Improve Your Basketball Skills - Mindset And Attitude - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Michael LeeImproving your basketball skills depends on your own will to become better. It takes determination and patience in order to become a better player. As you learn how to improve your basketball skills, you should possess the following mindset and attitude in order to be successful at it. First of ...
Views: 968 - Treating Anxiety Attacks Before It Overwhelms You - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Greg FrostAnxiety attacks can leave a person full of fear and despair, causing him or her to be in constant worry about their condition. With time, lack of treatment can cause a person suffering from anxiety attacks to lose self-esteem and confidence in themselves. However, there are several ways to deal ...
Views: 902 - Importance Of Having Self Confidence In Sports - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Greg FrostJust as a low self confidence can affect your relationships and career in life, so can a lack of self confidence affect your performance in sports? Having a lack of self confidence is the greatest barrier that prevents athletes from achieving their peak performance. If you want to break through ...
Views: 1841 - Menopause: From The Sacred To The Mundane - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieCarl Jung, Freud’s protégé gone esoteric, glorified the passage into the menopausal years as a transformation into the “Crone”, the “Wise Old Woman”. An archetypal (universal) element in fairy and folk tales, the Crone, freed of the bonds of childrearing, now had access to a deeper spiritual ...
Views: 1338 - Security Anti-Counterfeiting And Brand Protection - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Daniel DaltonOpSec is the single source global provider of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection management solutions. With a heritage as a pioneer in security solutions including optical and material sciences and in software development, no organization in the world has more client focused experience ...
Views: 899 - ***New Research On chocolate: Ignore It! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Jonny BowdenChocolate Research: The Worst Study of the Week! by Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS Self-Growth Official Guide to Nutrition In my book, ”The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth” I list chocolate as one of the best foods on earth. Chocolate is also one of the seven foods that make up what ...
Views: 1462 - Wisdom Creates Freedom - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Keith Smith“The Top 10 Distinctions between Millionaires and the Middle Class reveal the top reasons why some people achieve financial freedom and others continuously struggle” Have you noticed that some people struggle with money for years and even decades and others seem to experience continual ...
Views: 1867 - Traditional Feeling Of Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from christine layugWhen you give someone a gift, what feeling do you usually want to convey? Usually we give gift to someone when it’s their birthday, on weddings, on wedding anniversaries, on mother’s day or father’s day, and more commonly on Christmas Day. However, giving gifts on special days ...
Views: 994 - Welcome To Bubble Maps - The Idea Extractor - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Bill TylerWe often get asked about why Bubble Maps are so effective as a time management tool. Here is some of the science behind the art. 1. Improves Communication with the Brain. The Mind Communicates in Images. Bubble Maps use the language of the mind, which is pictures that are converted into words. ...
Views: 2323 - The Possibilities In Online Games - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from christine layugThey say an online game is where you could experience things that you normally would not. Well this is because only in an online game you could meet new friends and foes, unlike that conventional games that are played on a console. Online games became the most popular medium for entertainment ...
Views: 1300 - How To Keep The Bank From Getting A Judgment Against The Homeowner - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Judson VossThe homeowner can end up in trouble even when you work with them to purchase that foreclosure property. There are many steps to the arrangement of a real estate investment deal, so it’s easy to forget a few little details, such as the deficiency judgment! Lots of times in a short sale, ...
Views: 867 - What Happens To The Homeowner's Finances After A Short Sale? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Judson VossWhen you are negotiating a short sale or note purchase through the bank on a defaulted property it’s easy to overlook the possibility of a mortgage judgment being filed against the homeowner after the sale. It can be common practice for a bank to file a judgment against homeowners fro the ...
Views: 1280 - Problems With The Simultaneous Close? Instead, try the 'Assignment Of Contract' - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Judson VossMany new real estate investors can run into problems when they attempt a ‘simultaneous close’ on a property they are interested in. The simultaneous close basically involves you purchasing a property with an investor’s money and immediately selling that property to the ...
Views: 803 - The Problem With Using A Simultaneous Closing! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Judson VossMany new real estate investors can run into problems when they attempt a ‘simultaneous close’ on a property they are interested in. The simultaneous close basically involves you purchasing a property with an investor’s money and immediately selling that property to the ...
Views: 3351 - Learn How To Overcome Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Paul DylanAnxiety attacks can be particularly frightening, which is why it is so important to learn how to overcome anxiety attacks. While there are certainly many medications that are purported to treat anxiety, these medications can have a number of unpleasant side effects and are not effective at ...
Views: 5273 - The Benefits Of Running A Home Based Affiliate Business - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Austen HarrisOne of the most effective ways to advertise online and also one of the easiest ways for anyone with a website to make a profit online is by far affiliate marketing. Growing and running a profitable home based affiliate business is an exciting change for the better and I say its also growing ...
Views: 1010 - The Famed Simultaneous Closing In Real Estate Investment - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Judson VossThere are many ways to close a deal in real estate investing. As a foreclosure investor you’ve probably heard of the famed, simultaneous closing, when purchasing a property from the homeowner. It’s a great way to make a profit on your time and effort without using your own money to ...
Views: 761 - Anger Management - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Thomas E. (Jene) HeddenHow do you know if you have an anger management problem? Anger is a tough issue for many men. Males are hard-wired to act when threatened. In times past, that may have meant defending themselves against a wild animal or an enemy intent on harming them or their families. These days, the ...
Views: 1423 - Why Every Business Website Needs A Blog - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Bob McClainIf you’re a business owner, I bet you hear it all the time. “You need a blog…” “you gotta start a blog…” “blogs are the hottest thing going for businesses…” And then you ask yourself, “why the hell do I need a blog?” And then you say, “I don’t have time to write a blog.” And then you go on ...
Views: 864 - 2008 New Waves - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Kami RenteriaWell 2008 is here and is rushing by us as fast as it came. So far this year has been crazy I would have to say this is my first time sitting down and breathing! So much as has changed and so much is to come this year. I am so excited about school this semester I am taking 15 credit hours and I ...
Views: 1791 - Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Andrew LawrenceSometimes, for days or weeks or even months, we get so busy with our lives. we get so caught up in our life, in our work and in ourselves that we lose sight of what is really important in life. Sometimes we need to stop ... take a deep breath ... center ourselves, and put our life into proper ...
Views: 1722 - Generation Xers Could Shake Things Up, in a Surprising Way! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHave you noticed the interest being generated in the ranks of our young people by the political races? It reminds me of the sixties when young people took a hard turn left. Many of the kids raised after this, however, took a decidedly turn right, ala Reaganites. It seem that these shifts occur ...
Views: 915 - ***How Skilled Are You As An Empath? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Rose RosetreeMany gifted people are wondering, "What kind of an empath am I?" These empaths are just starting out on the path of becoming skilled. Being an empath is a common concern for aura readers. Often, you first realize that you're an empath because you have been experimenting with a technique for ...
Views: 1597 - Between Religion And Spirituality - The Difference - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroMuch has been written about this subject before by many writers, authors. Thinkers and experts. While I do write from a mystical perspective and truth thereof, I neither claim nor dictate that my views and personal comprehension stand for the truth for every one else. I am not preventing any ...
Views: 2726 - Is Alli Your Ally? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lynn SmithAs a pharmaceutical research nurse one of my favorite clinical research trials was the Orlistat Study. Orlistat is the generic for Alli. This was a well designed clinical trial. The patients were closely monitored and I had the ability to do diet and nutritional counseling with my ...
Views: 700 - uVme - The Business Model - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from John SorrentoThe uVme online skill games platform presents a very innovative business model which encapsulates many factors including the psychology of gaming ,social networking groups and the exponential growth potential of a sector on the internet namely casual gaming ,online games and skill games.The ...
Views: 880 - What Kind Of Lessons Do SuperMoms Teach Their Kids? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Aurelia WilliamsIf you hear someone described as a “supermom”, immediately you think of someone who is good at everything that she does. She is the mom who manages her household flawlessly while working a full-time job and carpooling kids to after-school activities. A “supermom” is a mother who puts the needs ...
Views: 948 - Stressed Out? Four Ways To Beat It - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lynn SmithAfter rolling over to look at the clock, you realize you overslept. Now you're late. It's out the door and on the freeway. Traffic is crawling. In the midst of bumper to bumper traffic you spill coffee in your lap. What an awful start to your day. By the time you walk in the door at work your ...
Views: 724 - Do You Need A Chemistry Degree To Eat? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Lynn SmithI read something disturbing recently. It was this: the average fast food strawberry milkshake has 59 ingredients. It contains 40 chemicals but no strawberries or milk. What?! Are you kidding me? That got me thinking. We live in a society where our food is manufactured instead of cultivated. ...
Views: 779 - Effective Steps To Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Terje EllingsenEveryone knows that you should drink water, cut back on fat and exercise, right? Well, when you employ those tips, here are a few to throw in that are a little fun, a little different and very effective. Try these and see and see if the pounds don't come off with ease. 1. Be adventurous! Try ...
Views: 1128 - Are You In Alignment With Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonFor the past three years I have struggled. I mean really struggled. I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. I had built a very profitable business before. One that grew quickly and bloomed into a beautiful success. So what was wrong this time? Why couldn't I match that success again? The ...
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