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- Chess In The Ancient World ( Pre-1450) - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jim SlateChess in the Ancient World ( Pre-1450) Chess is one of the most enduring and popular games in human history. The first written mention of chess is found in Persian documents dating to the fifth century CE. Early Persian references on the game seem to indicate that it was invented in India. ...
Views: 1481 - ***I Rest In God - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Robert PerryOur need for rest goes very deep. Who does not look forward to a peaceful rest? Even more important than rest of the body, however, is rest of the mind. Who of us does not yearn for rest from our cares and anxieties, our sense of burden, and our crippling fears? While rest of the body is easily ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Some Answers To The Question: “Why Doesn’t My Life Work?” - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jackie LapinHow often have you heard someone say “Why doesn’t my life work?” Or “Nothing Ever goes right for me.” Or thought to yourself: “What’s wrong with my life?” It’s so easy to think that you are a victim of diabolical forces that have conspired to hand you a fistful of misery. But Quantum Physics is ...
Views: 911 - Surf The Love Vibration: 10 Tips For Using Love to Make Your Life Happier And Easier - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jackie LapinDo you want a happier, easier life? Surf the Love Vibration! Is life a bit of a struggle? Do you find yourself thwarted at work, unhappy at home, yearning for romance, feeling unappreciated? Then love is your answer. Not romantic love, but Universal love -- the kind that opens the doors of ...
Views: 1037 - Happy Holidays To Earth, Goodwill To Men - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jackie LapinAs we embark on the holidays this year, it is a happy time of the year for many of us. We celebrate the themes peace on Earth, goodwill to men, generosity, kindness and compassion. For most of us that means giving gifts to our friends and family, the camaraderie of the office Christmas party, ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Facialbuilding ... The Last Word In Facial Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Deborah CrowleyHow did you get started in Facialbuilding? I began teaching Facial Exercise in 1976. At that time, Isometrics were the only form of facial training known to the public. A year later, still teaching Facial Isometrics, I became interested in weightlifting and soon after stepped into competitive ...
Views: 2004 - Success Is Easy You Make It Hard - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenYou make it hard by telling yourself it's hard. You make it hard by avoiding action. The combination of your thoughts and your inaction is ruining any chance you have for success. Successful people think and act differently than unsuccessful people. You can adopt the thinking and the ...
Views: 809 - What Is Chair Massage? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownChair Massage is a short massage, anywhere from five to 30 minutes, done through the clothing. Chair massage typically focuses on key tension areas in the back, neck, shoulders and arms. A professional chair massage practitioner performs the chair massage in a specially designed ergonomic ...
Views: 1722 - Cooperation Produces Promotions - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Hal WechslerHow Cooperation Doubles Learning Skills College and graduate school are based on listening to lectures, right? A 2-year Pennsylvania State University (PSU) study says forgettaboutit. In kindergarten you played and learned with a buddy, and in your corporate career, teamwork (buddy-system) is ...
Views: 955 - 10 Ways To Support Someone Who Is Grieving - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jan TincherHow can we help and support someone who is grieving? Here are ten tips: 1. Call weekly, twice weekly, daily, or weekends, whichever is appropriate. Try to do it at the same time of day. If you call at 6 p.m. (as an example) daily, weekly, or whenever, they know when you will be calling and ...
Views: 1785 - Ten Steps To Persuasive Sales Presentations - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Diane DirestaTen Steps to Persuasive Sales Presentations By Diane DiResta Selling is the life blood of any business and we are all in sales. Are your presentations as professional and persuasive as they could be? Follow these simple guidelines to make your sales presentations sparkle. 1. Start with a ...
Views: 2654 - Time Management Tips: Do You Have Goals? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenGoals can help you to make the most effective use of your time. Most people understand that goals are important but they aren't very good at setting and getting them. And that creates a lack of focus and that lack of focus causes you to make poor time related decisions. One reason people ...
Views: 734 - The One Sentence That Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jan TincherDo you know that your thoughts govern your life, and your health? If you don't take control of your thoughts, all kinds of things happen. Some good, some not so good. Then, do you say to yourself in frustration, "I don't know how to change!"? Well, here's an insight for you. You change by ...
Views: 2374 - Five Keys To Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Charles RemingtonIt's that time of the month I receive my writing assignment for my next article. As I open the e-mail from the editor it reads, "This is your mission if you choose to accept it, report the five key factors to effective weight loss." Okay Chief! A dream assignment, one every writer hopes for, ...
Views: 2416 - The Healing Power Of Your Next Meal - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Charles RemingtonEarly man knew that his Creator made provisions for healing that dated back 5,000 years ago. The first recorded writings of Indian culture, called The Veda's, document man's knowledge of healing through nutrition. Bible scriptures from 3,500 years ago show man divinely inspired to write, "God ...
Views: 1285 - ***Ask Dr. Z - Neuropathy, CoQ10, PleoMuc, Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggAsk Dr. Z - Neuropathy, CoQ10, Pleo Muc, Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Content: Quotes for Your Life I get letters Dr. Z's Neuropathy Kit Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Quotes for Your Life "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable ...
Views: 2150 - Thumbsucking - A Book Review - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldAs a mom with four children, all of whom were thumbsuckers when small, and all of whom stopped the habit in different ways at different ages, I understand the frustration many parents feel when trying to help their young child overcome this habit. "David Decides About Thumbsucking" by Susan ...
Views: 2176 - Transform Your Fear Into POWER - by Is FEAR keeping you stuck from moving forward with your business or your life?
Struggling with procrastination?
Feeling frustrated because you know what you should do and you just don't do it?
You can have a clear vision, develop a strong business and marketing plan, outline key actions to ...
Views: 995 - ***Sustaining Healthy Family Life: Tips For Overcoming The Holiday Stress Blues - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIntroduction Few of us are immune to holiday stress. It doesn’t help that Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. For many people, it’s like getting a second-wham of anxiety and disappointment before you recover from the first one at Thanksgiving. Because our ...
Views: 4213(1 vote) - Writing Your Own Ebook - The Basics - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jo MarkIn this era of fast food, music downloads, and online shopping, people want stuff and they want it now. Everyone is in a hurry. In this get-it-now culture, ebooks have become a very hot commodity. They sell extremely well in this environment. They have not yet overtaken traditional book sales, ...
Views: 989 - Good Habits That Keep You Motivated All Day Long - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Peter MurphyIf you want to stay motivated for the rest of the day then you should keep in mind several things. Below is a list of things and pointers that you might want to take note of. These pointers and tips will allow you to keep going for the whole work day. 1. Exercise in the morning. If you want to ...
Views: 620 - Emetophobia - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Philip MonaghanTreatment For Emetophobia Pure hypno-analysis fast effective treatment for emetophobia Emetophobia Emetophobia is when a person has a fear of vomiting or a fear of being sick or seeing someone else be sick/vomit. You may find yourself watching others in case they are sick or avoiding social ...
Views: 2032 - The Two Driving Forces That Determine How Successful We Are When We Want To Approach A Woman - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jesse AllenApproaching a woman, like every decision we choose to make in our life, depends on two things: Avoiding pain and attaining pleasure. There's your answer to what drives us. Easy eh? These two concepts are the ONLY two driving forces that determine what we choose to follow through with. ...
Views: 2597(6 votes) - Eat The Frog For Breakfast - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Deb BrittThere are a lot of things I have around my desk and computer that I use to keep me on track -- quotes, affirmations, photos, and things like that. Some of them are thought provoking, and others may seem a little silly to the casual observer. I'm going to share one of them with you today, and ...
Views: 5217 - Oils In shampoos, Lotions Linked To Breast Growth In Boys - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYoung boys who use shampoos and lotions containing essential oils like lavender and tea tree oils may end up with enlarged breasts. This shocking side effect was reported by researchers at the University of Colorado and the environmental health branch of the US National Institutes of Health ...
Views: 1563 - You Can't Scream Loud Enough - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Paul McCordI can’t help but be reminded of Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream, every time I speak with a salesperson or professional who is complaining about the ineffectiveness of their marketing. In the painting, Munch places a man on a bridge, hands to mouth, screaming as loudly as he can. Behind ...
Views: 1310 - Home Remedy For Kidney Stones- 10 Remedies To Treat Kidney Stones Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Joe BartonYou wince at the pain. You cry at the ache. You tremble at the torture. No, you are not pregnant (thank goodness guys!) but you are suffering from kidney stones. Did you know that women report kidney stone pain to be more torturous than childbirth? Can you say, "OUCH?" But you are ...
Views: 8872 - Buying A Property In Valencia - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Stewart MastersBuyers of property in the Valencia region should be conscious that due to the 1994 Valencian Government`s ´Ley Reguladora de la actividad Urbanistica`, all land can be re-classified by the local government as suitable for urbanization, unless it is considered historical or ecological. The ...
Views: 698 - Can A Gift Save Your Broken Relationship? This One Can! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonHave you ever had an argument with someone and then tried to find the perfect gift to smooth things over? On the flip side, have you ever received a gift from someone who was trying to make up with you? Did it make you want to forgive and forget immediately? While gifts are fun to give and ...
Views: 2071 - Credit Card Debt Problems - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael MalegaMany aspects have been covered in this article so that you can benefit from an extended research. its common and It is not rare for people these days to have money problems, or more to the point, debt problems. Or if you want to get even more specific, in this day and age, it’s not rare ...
Views: 1017 - How Property Investment Can Work For You - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael KerrHow property investment can work for you Gaining financial security is the main reason why most people turn to property, which is no surprise because property has been and continues to be one of the most solid investments around. Investing in property represents the best reward vs. risk ...
Views: 682 - Cures For Insomnia - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Philip TsangDo cures for insomnia exist? The simple answer is YES. However, most of us are only interested in quick-fix solutions. We live in a world obsessed with quick-fix fads; fast food, microwave meals, instant weight loss pills, instant abs etc. Inevitably the sleeping pill has become the number one ...
Views: 1149 - Alkaline & Green Food To Restore Health And Weight - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Mel TeskeNever get hold on certain myths! For example, that for breakfast one should “give it all”. The first thing what many people do in the morning is to eat and drink orange juice, toast, honey, sweet rolls, muffins, waffles, pancakes etc. In this way huge amounts of sugar and simple ...
Views: 1249 - How To Banish Dust Mites...The Secret Enemy You Sleep With Every Night - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael Van KetsDust mites love your mattress because it's the perfect environment for them. It's warm, tends to be moist, and what's more, it's replete with their favorite diet - human skin flakes. The Mayo Clinic estimates that you may be sharing you cozy bed with anywhere from 1 to 10 million of the ...
Views: 1167 - I'm Not A Writer... I'm A Copywriter - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jonathan BostromJanet Frame was New Zealand’s most distinguished writer, with at least 20 major works to her name. Her works ranged from novels – to collections of short stories – to even a children’s book. She won the 1989 Commonwealth Writers Prize for one of her books, was made an honorary foreign member ...
Views: 764 - Substitute Teacher Tips: Student Organization - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Connie LimonManaging your classroom refers to: • Organizing students • Space • Time • And materials You want to organize all the above in order to maximize effective teaching and student learning. Since you are a substitute teacher, the permanent teacher probably has already done quite a bit of ...
Views: 2027 - What A Psychic Can For You - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Sahvanna ArientaThere are so many benefits to consulting with a great psychic counselor. A psychic is a person who can help you gain clarity and direction when you cannot navigate through a life lesson alone. There are many different techniques a professional psychic can use. Some use Tarot Cards, others use ...
Views: 1849 - How Being Truthful To Yourself Relates To A Successful Journey In Life - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Chris Alley11/8/07 Hello, Today I am going to talk about the truth. There are many forms of truth. Many forms of truth come to mind when the word of truth is spoken. What I have on my mind today is being truthful to myself. When I think if I am being true to my self, I ask these questions. Am I ...
Views: 1942 - Teach, Coach And Lead With Integrity - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Louis JordanThere is no one-thing that makes a sales leader great. But, there is definitely one thing that can make them poor - an inability to coach and develop their employees. Tell a salesperson to go sell and he will struggle for a day, teach him how to sell and he will sell for life. Ok, so that is ...
Views: 1004 - Integrity In Sales - Consultative Sales - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Louis JordanIntegrity in sales starts when you look someone in the eye, shake their hand and introduce yourself. If you start off the relationship by being disingenuous about your position why would anyone want to buy from you? Since the early 90's the word "consultant" has become the buzz-word for sales ...
Views: 1043 - NLP: 5 Keys To Improve Relationships. - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiRelationships are fragile. You can start or end a relationship in 1 minute. If you want to end it, everyone knows how to do this one so I won't talk about it. Now, keeping a relationship is what almost anybody wants to master: "How to stay in good terms and have better relationships?" That's ...
Views: 1842(2 votes) - Light Their Fires - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from William CottringerLIGHT THEIR FIRES by William Cottringer Knowing how to motivate employees is an important part of any supervisor’s toolbox. Fortunately you don’t have to be a psychologist to be an effective motivator. All you have to do is apply practical people principles in a common sense way. Below ...
Views: 1100 - The Will To Grow - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from William CottringerTHE WILL TO GROW By Bill Cottringer There is one particular motivation that has a significant impact on the quality of your life; it can result in varying degrees of happiness and unhappiness, success and failure, peace and turmoil and good health and ill health. This single motivation ...
Views: 849 - Heroes, Villains, Victims & Bystanders - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from William CottringerHEROES, VILLAINS, VICTIMS & BYSTANDERS by William Cottringer In the game of life there are four main roles we can choose to play. These roles are Hero, Villain, Victim or Bystander. Which of these roles are you playing? HERO Heroes dream big, translate their dreams into ...
Views: 2842(1 vote) - Tips And Strategies To Setting Up Your Company - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jeremy GislasonChoosing the Business Entity Once you’ve decided to start a business, you’ll need to decide whether to form your business as a separate legal entity, and if so, what that entity will be, and what are some of the other steps you’ll need to take to get up and running. This ...
Views: 685 - Lessons In Free Falling - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from GP StoneIf you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” - H.G. Fear can actually be a stepping stone in our growth And while I'm not a horse whisperer , I am a thinker. Here's how I got there. I've now had the dubious distinction of coming off all the mares. Most times are due to spooks and I just ...
Views: 831 - Meditation…….It’s Not What You Think - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Steve O'SullivanI’ve been practicing meditation for over 10 years now, the keyword there being practice. I’m certainly no Guru or Buddhist monk that has sat in quite contemplation for those 10 years. I’m just your average guy seeking some spiritual connection. So, here’s the short version of my experience in ...
Views: 949 - Liver Cancer Natural Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongMany people have reported the effectiveness of liver cancer natural treatments. These can be used as complementary and/or alternative measures to conventional medical treatments. Conventional medical treatments typically include drugs, chemotherapy and/or surgery. However, these types of ...
Views: 1753 - Are You A Martyr To Your Job? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Marilyn TellezARE YOU A MARTYR TO YOUR JOB? I believe anyone reading this article knows or has known about job martyrs. Maybe you are one. My definition of a martyr is one who has A calling to become sacrificial to a purpose that is larger than themselves. Being a job martyr is common. Many people keep a ...
Views: 1210 - Time Management Tips: Do You Act before You Think? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenDo you start your day running to your first appointment? How often do you get to your first appointment only to find that you don't have what you need? These are clear signs that it’s time for you to slow down, and plan what you’re going to do before you take action. I know it ...
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