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- The Trading Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Marquez ComelabWhen I studied the principles of investing in university, I was taught that the price of a share reflected the value of the company. With fundamental analysis, there are many methods on how one can analyse the financial statements of companies to find out whether a share is a good or a bad ...
Views: 1539 - Turning Strangers Into Friends - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Royane RealDo you find it easy to make conversation with new people you’ve just met? Or does the thought of trying to make conversation with someone new make you break out in a cold sweat? If you don’t feel comfortable making casual conversation with new people you have just met, you will find it harder ...
Views: 2401 - Addicted to Love - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Dr. Ulla SebastianLove addiction is focused on love as the solution to inner pain, loneliness and emptiness. In love addiction, the relationship or the need for romance is all consuming. Nothing else in life has equal importance. The Love addict has very intense emotions including anger, fear, hate and ...
Views: 1178 - Creative, Connected Self Care - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenMost self care materials are related to how you manage your own needs when taking care of others, especially when other people are ill or incapacitated. Since there are so many resources out there already related to that angle, this article fleshes out the idea of self care in a couple of ...
Views: 1035 - Preparing Your Brain to Remember - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe successful formation of memory depends on your frame of mind not only during and after an event occurs, but also beforehand. If your brain is 'primed' to receive information, you will have better recall later on. Brain Activity Before an Event Researchers scanned the brains of ...
Views: 1277 - Grow Yourself, Grow Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDr. Neder, Hi, I am very interested in your help on this. I met my girlfriend freshman year in high school for the first time. We are currently in our junior year of high school and we have been going out for almost four months. We talk about how we will always be together and how we are ...
Views: 1035 - Maintain Mind, Body and Spirit Through Self Help - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Michaela Scherr"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me."" Erma Bombeck (1927-1996) US humorist What is a Self Help tool? For me, a self help tool is a skill or technique one can draw on ...
Views: 998 - Ankle Sprain and Pain - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Linda GilesIt is very common to find the ankle joint afflicted by injuries and the most common form is sprain. Anatomically, various ligaments that are stretched or torn surround the ankle joint when it is forced to land in varied unnatural positions. This is of common occurrence during exercises, playing ...
Views: 3825 - The Truth about Driving Qualified Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Kathleen GageCompanies large and small are constantly seeking creative, high return strategies to increase visibility on the Internet. The quest for a high ranking position seems to be a never ending process. With most people there seems to be an endless search for the one answer on how to drive traffic to ...
Views: 1030 - Making Money with Articles: The Importance of Keywords - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Stephen ThomasThe following paragraphs summarize the work of Keyword Density experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of Keyword Density. Heed their advice to avoid any Keyword Density surprises. Keyword density and placement are important parts of optimizing your articles for search ...
Views: 1047 - The Meaning of Failure - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Annette ColbyFailure is one of those life experiences most of us would rather not encounter. Generally we tend to connect failure with intense self-judgement and inner criticism. The fear of failure is so strong, we often become hesitant to focus on inner dreams because of past failures. We would rather not ...
Views: 12411(2 votes) - How to Make Yourself Write – Tips and Tricks - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Gina HiattAll writers, graduate students, and professors know that they’re supposed to write on a daily basis, or at least as frequently as possible. (If you aren’t aware of this fact, read this article on my site: http://WriteDaily.notlong.com.) Despite this knowledge, most find it difficult to maintain ...
Views: 881 - I Wonder Where the Wonder Went - by I was a fifth grader the first time I flew on a commercial flight. I remember being amazed that I could get all the soft drinks I wanted for free. I remember the wonder of looking out at the clouds and the topography far below. I remember watching us land. The entire thing was a great adventure ...
Views: 796 - When a Child With Special Needs and Complex Disabilities Surfaces with Behaviour Problems - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldWhen a Child With Special Needs and Complex Disabilities Surfaces with Behaviour Problems Some children present with an abundance of challenges involving academic functioning, communication and physical difficulties. Combined these children face a remarkable struggle keeping up with their ...
Views: 1474 - Need Help Parenting a Teen? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldSome parents of teens confuse their parenting role with that of friend. In so doing, they abdicate their parental authority and minimize their ability to provide direction, guidance, limits and structure. In such cases parents may feel their teenaged son or daughter must like them. The parent ...
Views: 1068 - Parental Separation: Who Do You See? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldThere is a dynamic that naturally evolves when parents only see lawyers to determine their ongoing relationship to children, post separation or divorce. Regardless of the disposition of the lawyer, on the mind of the parent, is winning or coming away with a particular outcome. The parent races ...
Views: 1072 - Are Americans Getting Any Wiser About GM Foods? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Joseph MercolaAmericans are divided on the issue of Genetically Modified (GM) foods, but they have become somewhat more wary of them over the last three years. Rising Perception of Risk The perception of the risks of GM foods, according to a survey, increased from 5.4 (on a scale of 1 to 10) three years ago ...
Views: 1036 - Anger Solutions at Work: Can Your Team Survive? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Julie ChristiansenAnger Solutions™ at Work: Can Your Team Survive? The process of elimination is everywhere in our cultural psyche these days. With elimination game shows (under the guise of “reality television”) proliferating our prime time entertainment, it is not implausible to think that the tactics we see ...
Views: 1396 - Simple Tips for Writing an Engaging Article - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from carolyn campbellExpand your reach and increase your credibility There are hundreds, if not thousands, of publications in print and on the web looking for articles on topics relating to the needs of their audience or clientele. By sharing your expertise you will develop trust, connection and credibility that ...
Views: 1128 - Self Improvement Success Thinking - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Devlyn SteeleIf you think success, success will happen. It sounds like magic, success thinking, but that is exactly how it works! Before anything is realized in our lives, it is preceded by a thought. If you want shoes, you first have to think shoes. If you want to eat, you first think food. Without the ...
Views: 1395 - Can the Universe Manifest that Relationship for You - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Karen KelleyRecently I was reading an article in my email that I was constantly saying, “Boy, she’s got that one right.” “This lady really understands.” “Oh, that’s why I was able to manifest such and such.” The article was about manifesting and it was discussing the process of using lists. If you’re an ...
Views: 647 - Awakening the Senses - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Linda DessauThe "Sensazione" chapter of the book, "How to think like Leonardo da Vinci", by Michael Gelb, is dedicated to re-awakening and sharpening each of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. As artists, we get to play in the land of the senses as often as we allow ourselves to. And ...
Views: 1334 - Feeling Frisky? Herbs for Fertility - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopFor thousands of years knowledge of the herbs and wild plants that could increase fertility were the secrets of the village wise women. But after the holocaust against European Wise Women (the "burning times") and the virtual extermination of Native American medicine women, this knowledge ...
Views: 1411(2 votes) - Preparing for Performance - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Linda DessauStage fright can be an incredibly debilitating condition that can keep artists locked away in their own homes, carefully guarding their creative gifts. Then those gifts never see the light of day, and they're never seen by the world. And stage fright doesn't only inhibit performing artists. If ...
Views: 1288 - Stress: Control It, Change It or Let It Go! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from simma liebermanHave you ever tried to control other people? Who gets stressed out? Have you ever tried to control things or events over which you had no control? Do you find that stressful? There are different typed of stressful situations. Some, like people interrupting you all the time, you can control. ...
Views: 931 - Are You Wasting Your Money on Diversity Training? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from simma liebermanIf you are planning to spend money on diversity training, WAIT! You may be wasting your money if you haven’t done any foundation building. If diversity and inclusion are not first integrated into your business strategy, very little will change just by holding one or two day training classes. ...
Views: 1082 - Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Greg CulverBinge Eating Disorder is a type of eating disorder characterized by sustained binge eating to excess followed by periods of guilt and disgust. Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder does not include periods of purging. The disease is supposedly prevalent among 1-5% of the population. ...
Views: 1135 - Body Image - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Greg CulverBody Image - What Is It? Body image is what you see yourself to be when you look into a mirror. Depending on your psychological state, you will see something very specific to your mental picture. Things like, your beliefs about your appearance, how you personally feel about your body and also ...
Views: 1619 - Worry: A Major Contributor to Poor Health - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA British survey conducted by BUPA insurance indicates that people are worrying more than they did five years ago. Health was at the top of the list of worries, particularly heart disease and cancer. Fears of bird flu and terrorist attacks caused less worry, according to the 1,800-person ...
Views: 1176 - Dating Advice: Don’t Settle for Less Than You Want - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Karen JonesMy single coaching clients often ask me what is okay to want in their life mate. My simple answer is “Nothing is too much to ask for!” In my opinion, that is a KEY component to ending up in a relationship that will last a lifetime. Sure, plenty of women settle and end up married. But need I ...
Views: 4299 - Get a Competitive Marketing Edge with These Public Relations Tactics - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2006 from Joel SussmanOne of the least understood, most underutilized marketing techniques in the business world is public relations. That fact represents an opportunity for small business owners and managers who are willing to devote a little time to cultivating relationships with reporters and editors in their ...
Views: 1041 - Speed Up Your Metabolism: Seven Days Brings Success. - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2006 from Marie GordonI recently was prompted to publish an article dealing with health related issues involving our choice of diet, and particularly with regard to the very unhealthy diet which we traditionally have in my part of the world, namely Central Scotland in the UK. I expained that I was motivated to ...
Views: 884 - Does Eating Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Death? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRegular cocoa consumption could lower your blood pressure and even cut your risk of dying of a heart attack in half. In a 15-year long Dutch study, over 450 men aged over 65 were divided into three groups based on their cocoa intake. The high-consumption group consisted of those who ate at ...
Views: 1083 - Eating Disorders -- The Causes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Greg CulverEating Disorders - Causes Eating disorders are not just about food and weight. Often, eating disorders will result from a series of long-standing behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors. People who have an eating disorder will use food as a way of being able to ...
Views: 1240 - Using Google Alerts as a Sales Prospecting Tool - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 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: 3200 - Anorexia Nervosa - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Greg CulverSelf starvation and excessive weight loss are characteristics of the very serious eating disorder called Anorexia Nervosa. This disease is life threatening, affecting mostly girls (90-95%). Research suggests that between 0.5-1% of the American female population are affected by this serious ...
Views: 1240 - Addictive Foods and Their Harmful Consequences - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Linda GilesMost of us are fond of at least one product that has the effect of a stimulant and that eventually becomes an addiction. These products include exercise stimulant drinks (they come in cans and look like cola), fizzy aerated drinks, tobacco, betel nut, betel leaf, strong coffee, strong tea, ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Be Happy! One of the Greatest Sources of Happiness—Nature - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Pradeep GusainNature is one of the greatest sources of happiness. In fact, humans had lived in the lap of nature for millions of years and their stay in modern cities is comparably very very short. Still now majority of them lives in close proximity to nature. In fact, human race is dependent upon nature ...
Views: 1111 - Feng Shui Tips for Your Apartment - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleFeng Shui Tips for Apartments If you’re living in an apartment that isn’t quite the right size for your growing family, it can be quite a challenge to decorate it. It can seem an almost impossible task to incorporate Feng Shui principles as well. You can make an apartment or small space seem ...
Views: 5579 - After Divorce: Seven Ways to Rediscover Your True Passion - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2006 from Joanie WinbergGoing through a divorce is a very challenging time in a person’s life. It is hard to adjust to being single again, as well as living “out of the habit” of being married, especially if you have been married for many, many years. Eventually, you begin to think about dating, but it is suggested ...
Views: 1137 - The Fast Goal Setting Formula - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2006 from Enzo MucciThe Fast Goal Setting Strategy To Achieve Your Wildest Dreams What are goals? I am going to answer that question by telling you a story. The story of Sylvester Stallone and what having a goal can create for you. Stallone was not good looking, he had little acting experience and his speech ...
Views: 1632 - Eliminating The Feng Shui "Fear Factor" - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleEliminating The Feng Shui “Fear Factor” Written by: Carole Provenzale Certified Feng Shui Consultant Feng Shui Long Island http://www.FengShuiLI.com FengShuiLI@aol.com Increasingly in my practice I have noticed that more and more clients are actually becoming afraid to make changes to their ...
Views: 1174 - You Don't Have to Like Your Body to Love It! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Lori RadunI want you to think about your body as one of your children or someone else you love dearly. When was the last time this person did or said something that really made you mad? In that moment, you might have been thinking “I really don’t like this person right now.” However, did his behavior ...
Views: 1289 - Best Elliptical Machine: 5 Must-Have Features When Buying - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Kathryn ONeillSo you're buying an elliptical machine? Elliptical machines give you a low impact, safe workout that burns a maximum amount of calories in the least amount of time. But with all of the different elliptical brands out there, how do you choose the best one? Here are 5 key features to look for ...
Views: 6425(1 vote) - Can Grapefruit Lower Your Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA recent study found thatone grapefruit a day can significantly lower your blood cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease. Red, White, or None The new study showing this adds to the mounting evidence of the heart benefits of citrus fruits. Nearly 60 patients who ...
Views: 11015 - Viral Marketing 101 - Not Using It Could Kill Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Paul SmithCreativity. This is one virtue a site must possess to lead the race in the ruthless competition in the Internet based business. With so many competition and rivalry going on, every method of marketing must be employed and utilized. It doesn’t matter if you have a killer product or a ...
Views: 1261 - How to Stave off Plastic Surgery Naturally and Attain a Younger Face - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandThe world has seen great strides in medical miracles, technology and anti-aging. We see cutting edge conveniences everywhere as we live keep-up-to-date lives that have altered who we are. We have cell phones that provide us with on-the-go communication as we download movies, music and news. ...
Views: 1223 - Why Skin Care Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandStaggering amounts of money are spent daily on cosmetics and skin care products that promise to lift, firm and tighten our faces. How many of us use a product for just a few weeks before purchasing yet another product? Do we jump from item to item because we really don’t see a visible ...
Views: 851 - Regression in Hypnosis: Does It Really Work? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Georgina CannonAge regression is one of the most powerful tools available to the hypnotherapist. But lately it has come under fire for creating false memories. The truth of the matter is that it does work… but the hypnotherapist must be well trained, and used to regression work so that they don’t “lead” the ...
Views: 2036 - 7 Health Benefits of Green Tea - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Patricia WagnerWant to enhance your health in surprising ways? Drink green tea. We're not talking about a new health discovery here. This beverage has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese. It has proved itself for centuries as worthy of being included in our diet for its health properties. ...
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