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- Correct Batting Practice Methods For Little League Baseball & Softball Teams - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Marty SchupakIn my eighteen years of coaching youth baseball, I am always looking for the most efficient practice methods for every aspect of baseball. It took me only a few years to realize that most youth baseball coaches and myself were running batting practice, not incorrectly, but not efficiently. From ...
Views: 9100(1 vote) - Leadership Principles in a Changing Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Joe FarchtChange in the workplace is accelerating. Technology development and infusion into new products is almost a daily event. Companies are in endless pursuit to drive costs down to become more competitive. Rightsizing, downsizing, reorganization with layoffs are the norm. Changes driven by Six ...
Views: 2516 - Bad Vocabulary Habits That Can Cost You Dates With Single Women - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Don DiebelI would like to focus this week on some vocabulary habits that can turn single women off and hurt your chances for getting women attracted to you for love and romance. Some women will judge you by how you talk to them and what you say. Unfortunately some men have a very small vocabulary and ...
Views: 1426 - Herbal Remedy To Treat Insect Bites - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Evelyn LimMost people use insect sprays to help prevent getting bitten from insects. However, little do they realize that many of these sprays contain chemicals that may be toxic to their bodies. These chemicals can be extremely harmful to the environment. Hence, it is best that if you have sensitive ...
Views: 2844 - What Ails Us? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Carolyn Jones"Overweight and obesity are associated with heart disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis, breathing problems, and psychological disorders, such as depression",according to the Surgeon General. The numbers are staggering when it comes to the economic cost of ...
Views: 1146 - Comparing - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Bill MarshallComparing By Bill Marshall How do you define YOU? Or, in other words, what allows you to set yourself apart from someone else. For instance, I know I’m short because of people who are tall. I know I’m in good shape because of people who are in bad shape. I know I have a big nose because of ...
Views: 862 - Who's Normal? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Bryan KnightThey Say You're Crazy; How the World's Most Powerful Psychiatrists Decide Who's Normal by Paula J. Caplan, Ph.D. Peaking out: How My Mind Broke Free from the Delusions in Psychiatry by Al Siebert, Ph.D. Practical Psychology Here are two books from PhD psychologists, one American, one ...
Views: 1724 - Focus on the Positive - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Sjef van de LaakTake little steps Everyone would agree, positive thoughts make you feel better than negative thoughts. Your thoughts influence your feelings and the Law of Attraction teaches us that positive thoughts attract more positive thoughts. But maybe it is better to speak of focus. I would say that ...
Views: 672 - There's Something About Aha! Puzzles - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Lloyd King“Aha!” puzzles have always appealed to me more than any other type of puzzle. There’s just something about them that strikes a chord with me. In case you’re not exactly sure what they are, they’re the ones with those frustratingly ‘obvious’ answers. Yes, ...
Views: 3313 - Why Relationships Break Down Without the Proper Mindset - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from adrian masterMind setting is a valuable practice for setting goals and achieving them with commitment and hard work. Mind setting is also important in relationships. Whether you are building relationships with family members, friends, or significant others, mind setting can be a great way to deal with any ...
Views: 835 - The 7 Point Effective Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Andrew PooleAny new weight-loss plan has to be viewed against the failure of the diet industry to provide a long term, sustainable means of enabling us to maintain a stable weight. The simple facts are that most people who lose a significant amount of weight will eventually put it back on. Also, the Diet ...
Views: 887 - Can Your Website Do This? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Stephanie WardThe question isn’t whether or not your business has a website, it’s a given it does. The real question is this: Does your website allow you to connect and interact with visitors? If it doesn’t, you are missing out on an enormous opportunity to grow your business. A website that is nothing ...
Views: 1118 - How Much Do You Plan to Earn In 2007? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Irena WhitfieldDid you ask this question and have your answer for this year? I know it looks a bit too traditional to force you into a new year resolution. But it's an obvious truth that most people don't rush into changes and into action. They look for 'a reason' so long that they never change and continue ...
Views: 1329 - The Mind in Time - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Randolph DirectoThe mind is like time is like the mind. Like time, the mind is not what it appears to be on the surface. In the mind, we can replay a situation from the past over and over. We can predict an event from our past experience and intuition. We can even create situations in our minds that can ...
Views: 1759 - Our Children's Needs - Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Robert NajemyA human being is pretty much formed and programmed in his or her concepts about himself or herself and the surrounding world by the age of eight. Most of the work, which is done today by psychologists and psychiatrists, is to solve the problems and fill the gaps left by the experiences of those ...
Views: 918 - Pepper spray versus a stun gun: Which is best for you? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Fred CheneyPepper spray and stun guns are two popular self defense products for women that are available today. They are great tools for making sure that you are prepared for anything, but we don't live in a one-size-fits-all world. These weapons defense capabilities are very different from each other. We ...
Views: 3653 - Supercharging Your Business through Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kam YewSUPERCHARGING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH CREATIVITY By Yew Kam Keong, Ph.D (Dr.YKK) Chief Mind Unzipper E-mail: drykk@mindbloom.net or yewkk@yahoo.com, Website: www.mindbloom.net Introduction One of the greatest obstacle to success in business is past successes. Successful businesses tend to bask ...
Views: 2258 - What's So Special about Ganoderma Mushroom? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from James PangGanoderma mushroom is from the Mycetes kingdom. These are generally short and tiny fungi that are unable to manufacture their own nutrient through photosynthesis like green plants. They can either Earth breed or lead a parasitic life by breaking down and surviving on nutrients of other plants ...
Views: 2189 - 21st Century and Your Children's Listening Skills - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Joshua UebergangMany studies (such as listed in USA Today, MSNBC, and University of Oregon) conclude children are suffering from a lowered attention span due to activities such as television and computer games. Peter Jensen at the National Institute of Mental Health concluded, "Extensive exposure to television ...
Views: 1448 - Hair Loss and the Menopausal Woman - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Caroline SutherlandHair Loss and the Menopausal Woman Hair loss is a big issue not just for menopausal women but for men as well. There are a number of factors to consider regarding hair loss: Sub-clinical low thyroid. Poor absorption of nutrition. Hormone balance. Sub-clinical low thyroid is something that I ...
Views: 1220 - Gymnema Sylvestre - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Bob WoolmerGymnema sylvestre: Gymnema sylvestre (GS) is a woody climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests of central and southern India. The leaves are used in herbal medicine preparations. Gymnema sylvestre is known as "periploca of the woods" in English and mesbasringi (meaning "ram's horn") in ...
Views: 2030 - Arnica Gel - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Bob WoolmerArnica Gel New research into the efficacy of Arnica Gel for osteoarthritis of the fingers has demonstrated excellent results and has been submitted for publication. Arthritis affects over 8 million people with the fingers being the third most common area affected, after knee and hip. This is ...
Views: 1106 - Stop Dieting and Eat - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Carolyn JonesIf you want to combat a problem, you have to analyze, evaluate it then mount a strategy.Set a time line for progress evaluation and a deadline for completion. However,if you are mounting a campaign against fat,you must be vigilant,increasing your knowledge base,introducing delicious ways to ...
Views: 812 - An Introduction to Safe Sex - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Joe AnthonyAn Introduction to Safe Sex PART 1 Copyright © 2007 by J.Anthony All Rights Reserved Warning: To get the most from this report, please read it very carefully and thoughtfully. This report may only be 32 pages but there is enough knowledge here to fill a 200 ...
Views: 4127 - The Biggest Mistakes Bosses and Employees Make - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Helene RothschildAre you frustrated with your employees and wonder what you can do to improve their efficiency and reduce your stress? Would you like to be more successful as a boss, manager, etc.? Are you an employee and you want to enjoy working with your superiors, reduce your stress, and be more effective? ...
Views: 2005 - Dasha's Healing - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Michael BlitchteinOne day my wife, being in our daughter's place, called her doggy, Dasha, for a walk. Always such a decision had been met with a great joy from Dasha. However, that afternoon Dasha’s breath was very irregular and her eyes were full of sadness. When my wife wanted to cuddle Dasha, the dog started ...
Views: 2291 - How to "Hack" Your Brain - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Paul KeetchI’m a huge proponent of coaching and mentoring as a means to living the life you want. A coach is someone who can help you identify your specific goals in any area of life and then work with you on an action plan to make it happen. A coach holds you to be accountable for your commitments ...
Views: 1123 - What is Kabbalah? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Michael LaitmanAlthough its origins are rooted in deep antiquity, from the time of ancient Babylon, the science of Kabbalah has remained virtually hidden from humanity since it appeared more than four thousand years ago. This very concealment has sustained Kabbalah’s undying allure. Renowned scientists and ...
Views: 894 - Successful Transitions in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekLast year I made one of the most important decisions in my life. The promise to leave corporate America and give my entrepreneurial calling a shot. I declared New Years Eve of 2006 that I would not enter the comfort of my workplace of 14 years, one day beyond December 31st of the new ...
Views: 1381 - How to Lose Weight with Virgin Coconut Oil - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kevin LeeAre you tired of endless fad diets that don't work? There are thousands of books and gadgets out there claiming to help you lose those unwanted pounds. One problem with a lot of diets is they're hard to stay on for long periods of time. We end up 'falling' off our diets and we gain back the ...
Views: 5606(2 votes) - A True Alaskan Adventure - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Larry OwenThat day early in July when we drove our Toyota off the ferry in Wrangell, Alaska, the weather was absolutely georgeous! In a part of the world where the average annual rainfall can exceed 140 inches per year, the sky was a deep blue and there was brilliant sunshine. It was almost hot! My ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - 3 Steps To Summer Makeup - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Janice WeeSummer demands fuss free makeup. A naturally pretty look that would not streak when you sweat. Something that is low maintainence and which looks great on the beach. The trouble is, that carefree, nude makeup look is a lot harder to achieve than a painted face. How do you use makeup and look ...
Views: 1510 - XYZ Company, Will You Go Out With Me? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kristen HallowsI have always found it easy to view the employee/employer relationship similar to a dating relationship. People put up with things from their employers that they would never tolerate from their partners. There is one key difference, you say. Your main source of income is not your spouse or ...
Views: 1468 - Five Stress Management Strategies that Really Work - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Bruce TaylorPlease try this experiment right now: Google "how to reduce stress" and notice that about half the entries are essays of the form, "Top [number] Ways to Relieve Stress." It sounds like there are a lot of resources for the stressed-out people in our society, but if you look more closely you'll ...
Views: 874 - Are You a Victim? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Linda SimmonAre You’re a Victim? Why do we choose to beat ourselves up over things that we’ve done, but not only that, frequently things that are done to us? So many of us seem to have a desire or need to make ourselves a victim. I call this phenomenon Victimhood and you won’t find that term in any ...
Views: 1258 - INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Jahiel KamhiINTEGRATIVE MEDICINE As a medical biochemist I have been working for many years side by side with medical doctors toward the same goal - to protect and heal patients from diseases. During my professional training program I got very basic knowledge of medicine, but I never understood why highly ...
Views: 1087 - How to Deal with Bullies - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kayal RajendranHow to Deal with Bullies by Janet Ruth Heller, author of the book for kids How the Moon Regained Her Shape While children need to learn to cope with constructive criticism, occasional tactless remarks, and accidental touching, they often need adult help with frequent harassment, whether it ...
Views: 1184 - Happy Tax Season! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Hillary HarrisHappy Tax Season! Yes, that's right, you read that correctly. I am wishing you a happy tax season! If you can’t fathom why, here is a little bit of prosperity wisdom to take the stress and worry out of this annual occasion! In this season of giving ... to our government, I like to say that ...
Views: 1825 - Setting The Power Of Intention - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Tom WrightOnce we know what intention is, and is not, this distinction allows us to become specifically aware of its location in our bodies. Just like no one puts their shoes up in the same way when they get home, everyone has a different place where they store the energy of their intentions. This ...
Views: 1095 - Irrational Approaches To Relationships In Schools - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Jay KrunszyinskyPublic schools do not utilize a system to help students define and evaluate acceptable behavior, so students do not have a way to develop and evaluate good and bad behavior. They are made aware when they break rules. Having rules without outlining positive behavioral expectations only reinforces ...
Views: 1379 - The Pedicure - a treat for your feet! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Angie KocsiThe pedicure – a treat for your feet! So often we take our feet for granted as they carry us around each and every day. We pamper our hair and faces but tend not to give our feet a second thought. Until the time arrives when we get a remainder in the form of aching arches or even a more ...
Views: 1630 - Who's Side Are You On, Anyway? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Linda-Ann StewartI once had a friend who would agree with others' low opinion of her. When her parents had claimed that she was a "bad girl" and that she was unlovable, she agreed with them. No amount of explanation would convince her that at one time she'd been a normal, exuberant child. Even when it was ...
Views: 1106 - Super-Charge Your Sales and Marketing with this Powerful Secret - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kevin StirtzWhen I was just out of college, I was lucky enough to have a mentor. He was a successful businessman. He had a lot of energy and a million things going on at any given moment. We’d meet a couple times a month to talk about different things. I enjoyed our meetings because he did a good job ...
Views: 1356 - Consciousness and the Human Design System - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kip WinsettMeaning Consciousness is a word that we hear quite often and its meaning seems to be whatever the user decides it is. Never mind the dictionary definition, there are numerous spiritual, psychological, religious and metaphysical meanings. Nearly everyone who uses the term winds up having to tell ...
Views: 906 - Reverse-Engineering Your Future - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Philip CallaghanThere are many ways of creating new methods and strategies for doing things well. One form of innovation is to take a powerful strategy from one area and apply it usefully in a completely different one. In that spirit, I have borrowed a concept from the field of engineering and will present you ...
Views: 1378 - Law of Attraction and Diseases and Handicaps: Attraction as Well? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Marc de BruinRecently I was approached by a fellow coach from the UK, and her question was –paraphrased- this: if the Law of Attraction (LOA) always works, how come that some seemingly happy people still contract (fatal) illnesses, and how come that some children are born mentally or physically handicapped? ...
Views: 1867 - True Motivation : Creating a Personalised Propulsion System - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Philip CallaghanRecently, I gave a presentation on NLP and Motivation, so I’d like to share one of the processes I designed and included there. Now, motivation is not a new concept in the field of personal development, nor in NLP. In fact, one of the ‘metaprograms’ we present in our NLP ...
Views: 3026(1 vote) - Are Drugs Necessary? - Do Foods Heal? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Margie GarrisonMedicine is defined as “the healing art”, a medicine as “a substance possessing curative or remedial properties”. This is the popular understanding. It is believed that when we become sick we need a medicine in order to recover, we need something to “cure us”. Most people can appreciate the ...
Views: 1600 - Scrapbooking and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Maureen StaianoThe Law of Attraction, its pretty much everywhere these days isn’t it? Once the creators of The Secret began showing up on Larry King and Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres it seemed as though it became the “hot” new thing to be involved in. That’s what The Secret is about, the law of attraction. Guess ...
Views: 2257 - Value Yourself Woman: You Are Somebody! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Caroline JalangoAre you a woman who’s living her life feeling worthless and invisible? Are you battling feelings of low self-esteem and insignificance? If you are, let’s get one thing straight… You matter—you are significant. You are somebody! Take a minute to let that sink ...
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