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- Why You Should Choose A Home Warranty Over A Home Inspection - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Grant EckertWhy should you choose a home warranty over a home inspection? First of all it's essential to know the difference between a home warranty and a home inspection. Individuals who are familiar with the real estate market may not know the difference. This is might be especially true for first-time ...
Views: 1027 - A De-stressing Technique For A Peaceful Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Cristina DiazOne of the benefits of being aware of your thoughts is that you can use them to your convenience, and project the thoughts that will bring you from good health to a positive attitude. Today I'll show you a technique of directing your thoughts to enter a peaceful sleep. It is very useful in ...
Views: 821 - The Irresistible Power Of Deep Masculinity - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Ali BinazirThis last weekend, I attended a 3-day seminar which was truly powerful and transformative. So much so that I'm still processing all the insights right now. I've been interested in the concept of deep masculinity and deep femininity for quite some time. The unity of opposites, yin and ...
Views: 3718 - Book Review: The Touch Of Healing: Energizing the Body, Mind, And Spirit With Jin Shin Jyutsu - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Psychology, which addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health. Jon Mejia is the Official Guide to Energy Psychology. The Touch of Healing: Energizing the Body, Mind, and Spirit with ...
Views: 1870 - Book Review: Energy Tapping: How to Rapidly Eliminate Anxiety, Depression, Cravings & more using Energy Psychology - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Psychology, which addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health. Jon Mejia is the Official Guide to Energy Psychology. Energy Tapping: How to Rapidly Eliminate Anxiety, Depression, ...
Views: 1244 - Book Review: Energy Medicine: Balance Your Body's Energies for Optimum Health, Joy, and Vitality - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Psychology, which addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health. Jon Mejia is the Official Guide to Energy Psychology. Energy Medicine: Balance Your Body's Energies for Optimum ...
Views: 1131 - How Gratitude Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileThanksgiving is right around the corner, the holiday that has its origin in the Puritan’s tradition of giving thanks for a good harvest. The Puritans weren’t the first in this regard. Many religious and societal traditions are based in the concept of gratitude. What all these ...
Views: 1299 - Book Review: Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Psychology, which addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health. Jon Mejia is the Official Guide to Energy Psychology. Mejia has identified Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist ...
Views: 2522 - Book Review: The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic Personal Change - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Energy Psychology, which addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health. Jon Mejia is the Official Guide to Energy Psychology. The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for ...
Views: 1597 - Article Title: Sharing A Few Thoughts On Using the Immense Power Of Words And Language (Updated) - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language (Updated)Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www.craiglockbooks.com and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other ...
Views: 579 - A Butterfly Brings My Mother Home - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Marilyn Barnicke BelleghemFeeling the sun-warmed cement on my bare feet, I stand on the front steps of my father's home. I watch as my husband drives the car carrying our children out of the drive and into the flow of cars. The longing to be going with them swells in my breast as they head to our home. But there are ...
Views: 2096 - Definition: Body Energy - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen most people think of energy in the Chinese context, they think in terms of "ch'i" (qi) and its use in acupuncture. To understand ch'i, we need to examine the topic of body energy within traditional Chinese context. The historical origins of Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, are in ...
Views: 3848 - Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways To Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. And Block Your Calls! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from linda lipshutzDivorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways to Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. and Block Your Calls Now, let's be clear about one thing. If you are going through a divorce, I absolutely understand that this is a very trying time in your life. You deserve to have a huge amount of sympathy ...
Views: 1443 - Definition: Energy Pathways - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThere are three sources of [[ATP]]. ATP-PC System (Phosphogen System) - This system is used only for very short durations of up to 10 seconds. The ATP-PC system neither uses oxygen nor produces lactic acid and is thus said to be alactic anaerobic. For example a 100m sprinter would use this ...
Views: 6088 - Definition: Mechanoreceptors - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisA mechanoreceptor is a sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion. There are four main types in the glabrous skin of humans: Pacinian corpuscles, Meissner's corpuscles, Merkel's discs, and Ruffini corpuscles. There are also mechanoreceptors in the hairy skin, and the ...
Views: 7036 - Definition: Thought Field Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThought Field Therapy, or TFT, is an alternative treatment developed by an American psychologist, Roger Callahan, Ph.D. Its proponents say that it can heal of a variety of mental and physical ailments through specialized "tapping" with the fingers at meridian points on the upper body and ...
Views: 2411 - Definition: Energy Systems - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThere are three sources of [[ATP]]. ATP-PC System (Phosphogen System) - This system is used only for very short durations of up to 10 seconds. The ATP-PC system neither uses oxygen nor produces lactic acid and is thus said to be alactic anaerobic. For example a 100m sprinter would use this ...
Views: 22330 - Book Review: First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Management Skills, those skills which allow one to manage either their personal time, plans, and goals, or professionally manage a group of people, deadline, or project. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Management Skills. First, ...
Views: 897 - Book Review: Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Management Skills, those skills which allow one to manage either their personal time, plans, and goals, or professionally manage a group of people, deadline, or project. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Management ...
Views: 1584 - Book Review: Launching a Leadership Revolution: Mastering the Five Levels of Influence - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Management Skills, those skills which allow one to manage either their personal time, plans, and goals, or professionally manage a group of people, deadline, or project. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Management ...
Views: 1197 - MRSA- Resistant Bacterial Infections - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Jay StockmanHealth care has been much improved since the discovery of antibiotics. Prior to WWII, Sulfa drugs were the treatment of choice to fight bacteria and were quite successful, but did not cover all the organisms that attacked humans. As a result, many perished and even more suffered debilitating ...
Views: 893 - Book Review: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes Are High - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Management Skills, those skills which allow one to manage either their personal time, plans, and goals, or professionally manage a group of people, deadline, or project. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Management Skills. Crucial ...
Views: 895 - Travel Secret - Why Slow Is Better - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Steve GillmanOur top travel secret isn't really a secret at all, but it takes a while for some of us to learn and apply it. Here it is: Slow down. Slowing down and spending more time in each location is not only a secret of cheap travel, but in our experience, it means more fun. Slowing Down For Cheap ...
Views: 890(2 votes) - Book Review: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Management Skills, those skills which allow one to manage either their personal time, plans, and goals, or professionally manage a group of people, deadline, or project. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Management ...
Views: 745 - Budget Basics - Budgeting Your Way To Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Michael RascoAnyone who desires a brighter financial future must make sure to live in the financial present. This requires the creation of, and adherence to, a budget. This simple yet critical step to financial freedom is often ignored. Many people feel it is overly complicated; or they believe themselves ...
Views: 890 - Risky Business - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Gladys AndersonAny successful businessperson will tell you she has taken a risk even when those around her may have advised against it. Oprah Winfrey is a risk taker. When she moved from Baltimore to Chicago, she took a huge risk. More importantly, she believed enough in her talents, skills and abilities to ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - 7 Ways To Say Yes To Your Dream - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Gladys AndersonHow often have we lost our focus, allowed others and circumstances to erode our confidence, lost our authentic voice in the midst of pleasing others, delayed pursuing our passion, and feel stuck in less that joyful lives? As women, we tend to push our dreams aside risking frustration, anger and ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Definition: Management Tools - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisSince its introduction in the 1990's, 6-Sigma has become the buzzword in both the manufacturing and service industries. The various methodologies used in 6-Sigma are based on a disciplined and data driven approach that help in eliminating defects and achieving near perfection by restricting the ...
Views: 1620 - That Little Voice In My Head - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Patrick GlancyI think everyone knows what 'comfort food' means. It’s that particular snack or food that you might crave when you’re tired, lonely, sad, happy, whatever. That particular food that if first tasted it as an adult, you probably wouldn’t like and would never eat again. And ...
Views: 1048 - Good Free Resources - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Jo MarkI recently wrote an article designed to provide information to people who were new to Internet marketing. It was titled, “30 Marketing Facts for the Article Marketing Newbie.” Shortly after the article was posted, someone emailed me saying that they did not appreciate being called a newbie. Wow, ...
Views: 1061 - Teens Learn From Consequences, Not Lecturing - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonTeenagers don’t learn much from parental warnings nd lecturing. Most of us have tried that without much success. And unfortunately, one or both parents all too often cave in when when Johnny or Julie gets in trouble. Each time we do so, a valuable lesson isn’t learned and a mistake is apt to be ...
Views: 11788(2 votes) - ***A Symphony Of Love - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzA Symphony of Love By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth Schmitz "the marriage doctors" and Authors of the Book Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage (Available at Amazon.com) . Tonight, we heard the sounds of love! Over the years we have seen love, ...
Views: 2666(24 votes) - Positive Language Can Bring You Luck – Banish the Word IF - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Mark V HansenTo be lucky, you have to use lucky language, and lucky language is positive language. To have positive language, you have to think positively. You have to see, you have to believe in yourself—and then you have to reflect that belief in the words that you use. Shut off all the media, the ...
Views: 1786 - The Inner Meaning Of The Lord's Prayer - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Philip HarrisWhat has been called the “Lord’s Prayer” is perhaps the most widely repeated prayer on the planet. There are several versions of this prayer and what follows is the most common version along with a slight variation which is noted in parenthesis. The Latin version follows. Go to the web and ...
Views: 10473 - The Hazards Of Fasting - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFasting is the partial or complete abstinence from food. In the early days of the church, this practice was strictly observed that only the sick were allowed to eat on special days. Modern church regulations on fasting were established in 1966. The new law allows one full meal a day on ...
Views: 944 - Lanier Exotic Wood Pens - Certified Collector’s Items - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Jim LanierTrue and devoted collectors are everywhere in the world. People who love to gather together things of specific types do this oftentimes as a hobby and sometimes, even as a profession. They collect various things - from everything common to everything rare. Whatever the collection may be, these ...
Views: 1154 - Law Of Testamentary Capacity - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert BairdThe capacity to make an effective will is a frequent subject of newspaper headlines both when a great deal of money is involved and when an unusual beneficiary is named. The family of an Alzheimer patient should consider obtaining a will when there is any type of estate, whether in the form of ...
Views: 1087 - Vinyasa Yoga, Its Benefits And Steps To Perform - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert BairdThis sequence builds strength and flexibility throughout your legs and hips because you take your weight on one leg at a time in strong lunges. Holding your lunge while arching your back opens up your shoulders and stretches your entire spine. The side twists rotate your hips, shoulders, and ...
Views: 2351(1 vote) - Diabetes Complications – How To Detect And Avoid it - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Dr John AnneDiabetes is a disease caused by your body’s inability to create insulin. This inability hinders the natural process of turning carbohydrates into energy. Since diabetes disrupts the body’s normal functions, there are many diabetes complications that can occur if the disease goes untreated or in ...
Views: 1715 - Glutamine - Anticatabolic Supplement - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert BairdPerhaps the most popular of the anticatabolic supplements, glutamine is the amide of the amino acid glutamate. Glutamine is synthesized from glutamate by the action of glutamine synthetase. Glutamate is formed from a-ketoglutarate, an intermediate of the Krebs cycle, and ammonia. Glutamine is ...
Views: 1444 - Three Paths To Menopause Relief - Which One Is Right For You? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Dawn OlsenWe've talked about all the various 35 menopausal symptoms that you may experience, as well as the health implications of various treatments. Having said that, let's face it -most women don't need to know about treating each and every possible symptom, they want to know how to treat the ...
Views: 709 - Searching For Spiritual Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamSpiritual awareness is an attribute we all have. It is uncovering that quality and letting it shine that takes some effort. In my search for truth, I found a perfect universe and a perfect spirit. My discovery came with the uncovering of all the junk I had layered on top of my spirit. Once ...
Views: 1222 - Control Your Body Fat Storage 2 ways! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Mahendra SinghDo you want to know how to control your Body Fat storage? There are two simple answers… • Control your Insulin • Control your Cortisol Now, you ask, “O.k., how do I do that?” Here are your answers: To control your Insulin you need to: • Cut back on ...
Views: 1206 - Morphologic Groups With Annular Lesions - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert BairdAll too often, "ringworm" is the only diagnosis that occurs in one's mind when an annular lesion is found on physical examination. In fact, annularity is an extremely common configuration. It can be found in more than a dozen diseases spread out among several of the ten major diagnostic groups. ...
Views: 2026 - Are You Thinking Big Thoughts Yet? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanIn the last newsletter we asked the question: What does prosperity look like to you? As a Business Intuition Expert, I asked you to think about the "Manifestation Method" and to write down desires you want to manifest in life. Hopefully you set time aside to sit in silence and put your big life ...
Views: 1014 - How To Relieve Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Paul DylanHow to Relieve Anxiety Anxiety is more of a problem today than ever before and as a result many people are interested in how to relieve anxiety. The stress of a career, family and other interests can result in extreme stress and anxiety. The side effects of anxiety can be quite debilitating in ...
Views: 15199(2 votes) - TomoTherapy The Most Recent Advancement in Hi-Tech Cancer Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Vantage OncologyTomoTherapy, a commercialized form of IMRT, is the latest is radiation delivery systems. First used in 2003, TomoTherapy treatment is so new, that many oncologists aren’t even trained on it. However, TomoTherapy is gaining speed and is now used in over 100 locations across the United ...
Views: 498 - The Twelve Holy Days Of Christmas December 26 - January 6 or Who Kidnapped Christmas Last Year? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Merry BattlesWho kidnapped Christmas last year? I say pay the ransom and bring Christmas back and extend the holiday! Participating in the 12 holy days does just that. “The story of the Sun God and the story of the son of God are one and the same.” Lyman E. Stowe According to the book "Mystery of the ...
Views: 992 - Ten Ways To Boost Your Website Performance - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Kathy SparksFirst, there needs to be some activity to generate interest in your web sites. SEO will be helpful, but it is an effort that needs to be made from several angles. 1. Consider not using Automatic Play audio buttons. Why? Yes, we love hearing you, but consider the caliber of visitors, especially ...
Views: 1599 - ***God's Verdict - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert PerryWe tend to go through life feeling accused from many corners, from bosses, children, former (and current) spouses. Defending ourselves against these accusations can seem like a full-time job. We seem to be always offering our counter-explanation of the same events, in which the blame quite ...
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