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- Slowing Down to the Speed of Life - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Paula GregorowiczCopyright 2006, Paula Gregorowicz Have you ever noticed lately that things seem to speed up almost daily? Ask anyone and they'll tell you that times have changed and in order to succeed in today's fast paced environment, you need to pick up and keep up the pace. What I find most curious about ...
Views: 1045 - Fuel Economy: The Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles and Why This Is So Important - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Steven AndersonWith the high gas prices which are readily seen on the market today, individuals who are looking to purchase a new car are perusing the options with fuel efficiency in mind. Prospective car buyers want to purchase a vehicle which really peaks their interest and is one which they truly desire; ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - Hiking Tips - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from david stoneHere are a few tips that are essential to making a hiking trip successful and rewarding. It is important to remember that hiking is usually done away from civilization, so assistance is not at your disposal. This makes safety and planning an essential part of your hiking trip that should not ...
Views: 994 - Seven Rules for Writing Historical Fiction - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Yolanda CardenWe grow up being told to “write” what we “know”, but history is the unknown. You have to learn almost everything about a period and the social customs just to get your characters out of their beds (or off of their skins), and feed them breakfast. Rule #1: Sweat the Small Stuff. The ...
Views: 1419 - Why Learn To Play The Harmonica - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Jack EarlWhy learn to play the harmonica? The harmonica is a small musical instrument that can be carried with you at all times in your shirt pocket. You can have it with you when out fishing in a boat, or backpacking along some mountain trail. You can have it with you when driving your truck down the ...
Views: 1750 - Stop Money Worries Killing You! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Chris GreenRecently, as I was surfing around the web, I found yet another website offering misguided, uninformed and irrelevant advice to people who are stressed, depressed or anxious. The site had the following advice for sufferers: “Most people who become stressed, anxious or depressed do so because ...
Views: 1444 - Top Four Time Management Issues - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Donald WetmoreTalk with most anyone and ask them what they think are the top issues in time management and you will get answers such as, “Having a well prepared “to do” list”, “Managing multiple priorities”, “Managing Meeting time”, “Handling the flood of paperwork and emails”. All are good responses but ...
Views: 798 - An Investor's View of The Fair Tax: A Resolution - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Steve SelengutThe vast majority of Americans are investors, although many don't realize it. The vast majority of Americans are creative with their 1040 numbers, although most won't admit it. The majority of Americans would agree that investing, retirement planning, and estate preservation would be easier to ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - The Properties Of Price Movement - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Marquez ComelabYou might look at the stock prices at the bottom of your television screen or, if you are trading currencies in the forex market, you might look at the exchange rates go up and down your computer screen. Prices move and you wonder whether their behaviour means something. Could the market be ...
Views: 1336 - Goals, Be Open To Possibility - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from John HaldermanAs you are aware, there are two sides to everything; good and bad, positive and negative, yin and yang, action and inaction, force and allow, rigid and flexible. In all of life there is a balance between the two polarities, sides or aspects that must be mediated in your pursuit of happiness and ...
Views: 1230 - Debt Management Keeping A Check On Your Finances - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Rick RusselMoney is available at an all time low interest rates in market. Easy credit is luring people to take money from creditors these days. In some cases people are unable to make repayments. For people who are having difficulties in paying their debts back; debt management can provide an ideal ...
Views: 1095 - What's It Like Being a Spiritual Person? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Keith Varnum“What’s it like being a spiritual person?” Joe persisted. Pulling in more wind than the sailboat could balance, I purposely tipped over the catamaran to avoid the question. I was determined to dampen my friend’s insistence that I was somehow different from other people. Yet despite my avoidance ...
Views: 1250 - It Takes More Than Effort to Get Results - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryRead the title again, carefully. It doesn’t say “it takes more effort to get results.” It says “it takes more than effort to get results.” Ah, the difference a word can make. In the world I grew up and live in, hard work is considered a high virtue. I’ve read children's books that spoke of ...
Views: 1527 - Feng Shui and the Color of Money - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleFeng Shui and the Color of Money I remember one of the first things I learned about money was don’t count on it. Did you ever notice just when you thought you would actually not only meet all your bills but have a little left over to actually indulge yourself in something good, something ...
Views: 2998 - Take Action to Assist the Universe in Manifesting Your Desires - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Karen KelleySo you think understand the principles of manifesting but you cannot explain why these things are not coming to you. You believe that we create our reality. You understand the laws of attraction, and believe that what we think about we attract into our experience. You have even been ...
Views: 746 - Five Top Tips For Making A Diaper Cake - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Barb IrelandDiaper Cakes are becoming more popular for baby showers and newborn gift ideas. These cakes, which offer everything a new mom needs for her new bundle of joy, can make any baby shower unforgettable. Not only do they leave a lasting impression, but the new mother can use every item in the cake, ...
Views: 4451 - From Goal Setting To Goal Getting - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Gregory JohnsonShow of hands, please; How many of you out there cringe when youhear the phrase: New Year's Resolution? Or even better, do youremember how you felt the last time someone asked you what your2 year or 5 year plan was? What about "Where do you see yourselfin five years from now?" I don't know ...
Views: 847 - How to put the Montage in the Collage as a Self Healing Tool - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Michaela ScherrA collage montage, collage from the French word coller meaning to stick and montage to put smaller things together, is the construction of an art piece using a combination of materials then sticking them onto a solid surface such as a canvas or in the case of this exercise a large sheet of ...
Views: 1142 - 5 Secrets for Handling Difficult Teen Parenting Situations - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Barbara McRae, MCCThe most common issues between parents and teens arise due to poor communication, power struggles and a lack of empathy. If you use the same parenting methods that you did when your teen was a child, you won't get positive results. You’ll just exhaust your energy. There are five secrets to help ...
Views: 1376 - Feng Shui & Real Estate-- The Perfect Couple - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Dolores KozielskiFeng Shui and Real Estate—The Perfect Couple Acquiring a property is one of the most important decisions anyone can make in a lifetime. Buying or selling real estate can be so overwhelming, especially, when you don’t know what property to choose or what to do when searching for a new home. ...
Views: 1998 - On Coping with Death… Now imagine you are a child. - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldOn Coping with Death… Death. It hits hard and with a loved one, no matter what the preparation, the loss is heartfelt. Now imagine you are a child. Coping with the death of a parent in childhood will be different depending on the age of the child and the nature of the relationship. While all ...
Views: 1735 - Affairs Are About Anything But Love - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAffairs Are About Anything But Love Participants present affairs as arising by chance and based upon love and mutual adoration. The relationship advances from flirtation to infatuation. This can happen quickly or over considerable time. Eventually there is an expectation that the affair advance ...
Views: 1395 - The Power of Hope - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Joseph OpareEverything in life that grows into it’s final potential begins as a small package called a seed. As small and as uninteresting as a seed may look in the hand of a farmer, it’s the key to a future harvest. If you plant the seed of an apple tree it will not only give you apples when it matures, ...
Views: 768 - Why use a weight management program? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Diana KetchenEating and living healthfully, of course, involves more than just counting calories, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. An active lifestyle is an essential component to a good diet. But just what is a “good” diet? A diet that promotes good health is, first of all, a diet you can live with. ...
Views: 930 - Why Do Young Children Need Flu Shots? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe Federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted unanimously to recommend that all children between 6 months and 5 years old receive flu shots each year. Flu Shots for All? Some members of the panel believe this did not go far enough, and urged advising vaccination for all ...
Views: 1160 - Adversity—3 Ways to Deal with Any Situation - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Curtis G. SchmittWhenever you’re in an uncomfortable or challenging situation, you have only 3 options: 1. Wait for the situation to change 2. Change the situation 3. Change your response to the situation Let’s look at each: 1. Wait for the situation to change Ask: Is the situation likely to change on its ...
Views: 1446 - How to Heal Your Broken Heart, Feel Better and Love More - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Doris JeanetteTo lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartbreak, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your heart feels like it is going to explode. You are face to face with the most important decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment determines how the rest of ...
Views: 4898 - Copywriting Makeover: The Value of Being Crystal Clear: Part 2 of 2 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston © 2006 http://www.copywritingcourse.com In Part 1 of this series (http://www.marketingwords.com/articles/copywriting_makeover_providerwatch.html), you were introduced to Provider Watch, a company whose site copy was a bit confusing. (You can see the original copy here: ...
Views: 1204 - Copywriting Makeover: The Value of Being Crystal Clear: Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston © 2006 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the message we most want our customers to hear gets lost in a sea of superlatives. The marketer within us takes over and - before we know it - the core focus of the Web page, brochure or flyer ...
Views: 1175 - (MT) $2000 A Day With A $50 Trading Float - What is the Holy Grail of Trading - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from David JenynsLike the Knights of the Round Table, novice traders often search diligently to find their own Holy Grail, the perfect indicator(s) that will lead them to fabulous trading successes. It is the silver bullet that will slay the market for them. But, searching for this elusive Holy Grail will only ...
Views: 1367 - KENTRA: The Story of True Love - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Saintmoses EromoseleThere is little doubt that I have a flair for unique names. My name, Saintmoses, is suggestive to that fact. While I was growing up I met a pretty lady who told me that her name was Kentra. I wasn’t as mesmerized by her beauty and coy essence as by her name. Even though Kentra’s face is lost ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - Healthy Pregnancies: Pilates Helps Expecting Mother From Pregnancy to Post Partum - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Tracey MallettMost people think of Pilates as a new form of exercise because of its recent surge of popularity in the fitness and healthcare industry. In reality, Joseph Pilates invented about 80 years ago by. Pilates was a sickly child with asthma. To help fight his illness and build his strength, he ...
Views: 1718 - The 21st Century Parent - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Mark BrandenburgJohn was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large company. He’s married and has 3 children, ages 7, 9, and 12. His wife works part-time as a nursing assistant, and they both do as much as they can to parent their children well. John has developed serious doubts about his ability to be an ...
Views: 2112 - Shame on You - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Mark Brandenburg“What are you thinking? Haven’t we talked about this before?” My seven-year-old son looked down at the food that had just spilled on the kitchen floor. He stood statue-still, as children often do after an accident. The words and tone I’d used were having their impact. He braced himself to ...
Views: 1915 - The Best Meal Plan For Your Diet Personality - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Galia IvanovaIf you eat less than 3 meals a day looks like you don't care about your body. Spending most of your time eating or snacking plus forgetting to take your 1 hour exercise... I don't need to mention what would be the effect, but I strongly recommend you to read carefully these 3 eating plans, ...
Views: 889 - Bad luck? Bad Karma? Either way, disappointment. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Lynne DeanLife throws us challenges of all kinds. They can come from losing a loved one to simply coping with a dull routine. Worries set in. There are disappointments, regrets, lost dreams and plans and finally lost hope. These set-backs can happen because of poor decision making, external factors or ...
Views: 1293 - Trying to put on some lean muscle? Use breath squats to help you grow and lose bodyfat. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Chad KlingensmithIt was about a year ago and I was going through my regimen as usual at the gym. I was trying to gain some muscle mass before I started training for my upcoming fight (I compete in mixed martial arts). I ended up getting in a conversation with an old school professional bodybuilder and I told ...
Views: 2168 - Ease Those Bug Bites with Easy Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopSummertime means insect bites and stings. Ouch! Take a leaf from Susun S. Weed's storehouse of natural remedies: Soothe, heal, and prevent bites with safe herbal remedies that grow right where you live: north or south, east or west, city or country. The best natural remedies for insect bites ...
Views: 1320(2 votes) - Mindfulness and Clarity: What's In Your Pot? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Maya FrostNo matter how enthusiastically we embrace theconcept of simplifying our lives, things have a way of getting complicated. Perfect example: My family sold nearly everything and moved to Mazatlan, Mexico to explore living with less stuff and more fun. And it's been working beautifully. It's ...
Views: 1156 - Getting old or a New Beginning. Some suggestions for Your Mid-Life Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Douglas AlpMid-life is a period in time usually around the age of 40 that one starts asking what is the meaning of life, who am I, and what am I doing here on this planet. It is also a time where we start seeing our bodies changing a little. We may start noticing a little extra weight, our skin sagging ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - The Secret of Sustainable Change - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Sarah KennedyThe Secret of Sustainable Change Change is hard. So difficult in fact, that scientists report the prospect of radical change can create a neurological reaction in the brain similar to those produced by torture. We fear change and yet we want it. Initiating change is challenging enough, but ...
Views: 715 - Use the Movie to Get What You Want - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Jeannette MawAre the things you want in life eluding you? Do you find yourself struggling to achieve your dreams? Have you wondered why it’s so hard to be happy? If you’re familiar with the Law of Attraction, you know the answer to those questions. (That is, you know your thoughts dictate your ...
Views: 1527 - Mitakuye Oyasin - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from ask a healerI grew up in a fundamental Christian environment. In church, our prayers were strong and heartfelt. In many cases, though, they also seemed slanted toward some personal judgment about what should occur. I understood. If someone you love is dying, you want them to live. If they are in pain, ...
Views: 3723 - The Lazy Man's Way To Create Hundreds Of Profitable And Life-Improving Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Roger HaeskeRecently, I discovered what I call "The Idea Factory." It's the most powerful self-improvement technique I've found this year. It is a system used by a millionaire CEO with his sales force. All the Idea Factory required was a yellow, legal-sized notepad and a pen. I've modified the technique a ...
Views: 806 - Do you have the permission to quit smoking ? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Ian ClarkI went through many stages of quitting before I finally nailed this last one. I can tell you the diffrence though. In the past i had always blamed everything on quitting, from an aching back to a tooth ache, I soon realised this time though that not everything is to do with quitting. It does ...
Views: 1272 - I’m Gettin’ Really Torqued! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsFor those of you who have been living in a cave for most of your lives, you can translate the “torqued” in the title of this article to “mad” or “angry”. For today’s discussion of anger, let’s quantify the intensity of our focus with the words “downright, PO’d!” I think that’s quite clear. ...
Views: 1331 - The Busy Mom - Is it Your Choice? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Lori RadunLet’s face it. We live in a fast paced world. As moms, it is hard to keep up with everything on our plates. We have piles of laundry, piles of dishes, and piles of school papers. Along with the many errands we have to run, we also play chauffer for our children. It may be martial arts on ...
Views: 1118 - "Before There's Spring, There's What?" - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens.” -Frank Herbert. A person expects it to some degree, whether they are aware of it or not. You squeeze through the aisle -- trying not to bonk anyone in the head with your carry-on –mumble words of appreciation to the flight ...
Views: 727 - Debt Management Tips To Bring Your Life Back On The Right Track - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Rick RusselIt has become very easy to borrow loans these days. Advancement in technology has given birth to Internet that has made it convenient for the loan seekers to track the loan of their choice. Just with a few clicks on a lender’s website you can access the desired loan online. The ease with which ...
Views: 815 - The Dirty Little Secrets of Published Authors – Part II - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Patsi KrakoffIn Part I of this article, the common excuses would-be authors have about why they cannot get their book written were identified. Procrastination is the common denominator. So how can an author overcome procrastination? Being curious by nature, we have studied the small percentage of authors ...
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