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- Wrinkle Busters from Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Danielle SimsMany cosmetic companies are capitalizing on on our need to fight the signs of aging. Prices for these "miracle" concoctions can run as high as $200 for a cream! So what is in these small jars of hope and promise? Looking through the ingredients and deciphering the scientific names, you may ...
Views: 2196(2 votes) - Excerpt: Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Yolanda CardenHow to Give Your Pet a Quick Checkup Your animal might be in poor health without your realizing it. Perform this brief exam to get a much better idea of your pet's actual state. If any of the exam symptoms are apparent, then resolve any concerns that arise by consulting your vet. 1. Does the ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - The Psychology of a Confident Golf Swing - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Adam EasonThe Psychology of a Confident Golf Swing Part one. Before focusing on the subject of developing confidence with ones golf swing I want you all to think about this notion; you cannot just "Think" yourself a wonderful golf swing. Otherwise, we would all just think about pots of gold arriving in ...
Views: 3663(1 vote) - Intellectual Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Michael LevyIf we take a look at all the past mayhem and destruction, we will find it all emanates from the minds of human beings that used their intellectual brain to the detriment of humanity. On the 4th August two main headlines hit the news. Martha Stewart was sentenced to three extra weeks for being ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Understanding Diabetes - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from David ChandlerTo manage diabetes, it helps to understand how it affects your body. In healthy people, the body turns food into glucose (blood sugar) to use for energy. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, is the hormone responsible for shuttling glucose into the body's cells where it is either used right away ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Deals with Dimensions - The Secret of Success - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Sundar RabindranathHi to everyone, Let me throw some light on Mr.Sam, The Managing Director of a renowed group of companies. A terrific success in business, he spends most of his life working at his office contributing to the growth of his company. Time goes on, as it always does. Mr.Sam has now turned 60. He is ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Eat Right and Feel Great - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Bennett MarksEat Right and Feel Great! by Bennett Marks 8.3.05 For most of us, the biggest challenges to optimum health are exercise and nutrition, right? We all talk about the combination of these two and frequently make firm resolutions to eat right and workout, but are diet and physical activity really ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJuly 2005 - Volume II - Issue VII ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been ...
Views: 6935(1 vote) - Employees Need Some Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Gerry McRaeWould you like to have your employees walk a few miles in your shoes? Looking for a simple way to explain the flow of the revenue and expenses for your business? Want to change the perspective on the gap between wages and amounts charged to customers? Adapt this exercise to your small business ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Making My Time Away A Little Easier...For All of Us - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Jeremy SchneiderYou know how some parents look forward to going back to work to get a break from their children and spouses? I'm not one of them. I hate going to work in the morning. Absolutely hate it. I hate leaving my family - especially on Monday after I have spent so much time with them during the weekend. ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - 10 Steps to Gung Fu Mastery - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Chuck O'NeillMany people, including myself are striving to become the best that they can be in their chosen martial art. And many more are looking for the quickest way to that mastery. I hope to provide you with some insights that will help shorten your journey from martial arts infant to martial arts ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - 7 Tips to Help You Beat Your Sugar Habit - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Connie BennettAre you often overcome with an urge to splurge on candy, cookies, and cake – and do you then hate yourself for caving into your cravings? Do you pop by the drug store for paper goods but always leave with junk food, too? And do you feel like an incurable sugar addict with zero will power? Take ...
Views: 18209(6 votes) - Things Don't Appear As What You See - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Abel ChengThe light bulb at the staircase of my house was blown off for quite some time. I didn't change it because I needed to get a ladder first to reach for the light. Finally, I got myself a ladder the other day. I removed the burnt bulb from the socket. But the bulb was broken into two. Thinking of ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Boosting Your Inner Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Steve ErreyI've been coaching for a few years now, and the biggest thing I've learnt - both for me and for my clients - is that inner confidence is the key to it all. There are all kinds of strategies, ways of thinking, patterns of behaviour and practical tips for improving your life and feeling better ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - The Seen and Unseen Components of Business Success - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonOver the course of my business career, I have witnessed many business successes and failures, including some of my own. I have seen intelligent, knowledgeable people with great business plans fail and I have seen others less well equipped seemingly stumble into tremendous success. There have ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Buying The Proper Athletic Shoe - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Elizabeth mcgeeYour feet have 206 bones and over 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons so it's important to take care of them by wearing the proper athletic shoes. Choosing the right pair of sport shoes is important to thecomfort of your feet. Unfortunately we often choose our shoes according to our fashion ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Eczema: Tips On How To Care For Your Skin - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Rita LouiseEczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates that eczema may be genetically ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Happiness: A Prelude to Healing - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Todd WolfenbergUntitled Document By Blair Lewis, Author of "Happiness: The Real Medicine and How it Works" “A happy mind is the source of all healing powers. A person with a happy mind is full of enthusiasm, courage, and ...
Views: 1127(3 votes) - Happiness: A Prelude to Healing - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Todd WolfenbergUntitled Document By Blair Lewis, Author of "Happiness: The Real Medicine and How it Works" “A happy mind is the source of all healing powers. A person with a happy mind is full of enthusiasm, courage, and ...
Views: 1127(3 votes) - Happiness: A Prelude to Healing - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Todd WolfenbergUntitled Document By Blair Lewis, Author of "Happiness: The Real Medicine and How it Works" “A happy mind is the source of all healing powers. A person with a happy mind is full of enthusiasm, courage, and ...
Views: 1127(3 votes) - Your Site Map: Spider Food or Just A Light Snack? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Karon ThackstonKaron Thackston © 2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Mechanical spiders have to eat. In fact, they usually have bigger appetites than the real-life spiders you squish under your shoe. What spiders am I talking about? The automated programs sent out by search engines to review and index ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Appreciation Works! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Noelle NelsonThings just have not been going well at work lately. A new co-worker is kissing up to the boss and the boss is eating it up. You can see your shot at a promotion going swiftly down the drain. Your "task list" (who comes up with these PC cover-ups for more work, anyway?) is ever increasing, and ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - The Power of Ezines - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Matt BacakFree publicity is there for the grabbing. All it takes is a little creativity and a powerful ezine. Writing an ezine (commonly known as an email newsletter), will assist you in building credibility while marketing your company service or product. Approaching the Concept Before you jump into ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Ex-Wife In The Way - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Dr. Dennis NederDoctor: I am what I thought was the best-possible relationship but now wonder what happened. I have been with this man for 1 1/2 years. He has been separated from the mother of his two children (never married to her) now for 2 years, yet she continues to be very present in our relationship. ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Changes During a Women's Menopause - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Dawn OlsenAs baby boomers move into midlife, a woman’s menopause does not have quite the alarming effect that it did some years ago. However, it remains a time of change in her life, as the ovaries start shutting down causing hormones to fluctuate. When this occurs, her childbearing years come to an ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - How to get ripped Abs? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Rajesh ShettyWant sexy abs?But don't know how to get rid of those love handles?Then read on... There are many factors responsible for abdominal fat like processed food, refined sugar, lack of exercise etc. But the following two invisible factors are mainly responsible for abdominal fat deposits. 1)STRESS ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Self-Confidence Secrets: Measure Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Annette ColbyWould you like to be confident in the things you do? Most people would. The problem is that many people aren't sure how. They think it is some mystical trait that some people seem to have and others don't. Actually, being confident in yourself and your ability to achieve your goals is a skill ...
Views: 3696(1 vote) - The Myth of Low Cost Lasik - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from katie carlisleLASIK, Custom Lasik and other types of LASIK Eye Surgery are procedures that are safe, effective and predictable when performed by an experienced LASIK surgeon for carefully selected and counseled patients with realistic goals One of the most important roles a LASIK surgeon and their staff must ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Are You Killing Your Beautiful Dream? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Chris GreenIt's one of the saddest events I see and unfortunately, I see it far too often. Fear, the most destructive of human emotions, succeeds in totally ruining the dreams and ambitions of millions and millions of people EVERY YEAR. And the real sad part is that the people involved give in to their ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - How To Help A Stressed Or Depressed Loved One - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Chris GreenI receive many emails from concerned relatives, partners and friends who are trying to help a loved one suffering the torment of a stressful or depressive episode. Sometimes, it's easy to forget that people who love us are also affected by these illnesses and may find it difficult to understand ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Reclaim Your PC from the Internet Spies - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Jason FrovichViruses are, however, not the only malicious software programs out there. The newest addition to the evil software family is the so called Spywares and a good anti-virus program or firewall is not enough to safeguard against these clever programs. Spywares are known by many names such as ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Take Spectacular Nighttime Photos with your Digital Camera - Part II - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Andrew MalekIf you have used a Windows machine for a while, whether it's Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, you're sure to have noticed desktop icons appearing from out of nowhere. How can icons mysteriously emerge on your Windows desktop?1. When you buy a computer, many vendors place icons to ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - TranceDance: Entering Our Body/Mind Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Wilbert Alix"Imagine darkness so intense and so complete covering you like a velvet blanket. A blackness that cuts you off from the everyday world, forcing you to draw deep into yourself, a blackness that makes you see with your heart instead of your eyes. You can't see, but your eyes seem open. You are ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Why not "Why?" - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Pauline WallinWhen things don't turn out as expected or desired we often ask, "Why?" But most of the time the answer won't help. I'll explain in a minute. First let's examine the different meanings of the word, "why." For very young children, "Why?" is an expression of curiosity, a way to learn about ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - 10 Home Based Business Niches You Can Use Now - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Trent BrownriggCopyright© Trent Brownrigg http://www.home-business-team.com I grant permission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted). 10 Home Based Business ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Inspiration, the living force - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Lynne DeanInspiration can come from many sources, such as being moved while watching a theatrical performance or when reading an adventure book. Perhaps you have been lucky and have experienced a birth. How about a sunset? These moments of awareness are powerful motivators. They boost our spirit and ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - How To Create An Online Newsroom The Media Will Love - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Bill Stollerby Bill Stoller, Publisher Free Publicity, The Newsletter for PR-Hungry Businesses http://www.PublicityInsider.com/freepub.asp From time to time, people ask me how public relations has changedduring the two decades in which I’ve been seeking publicity. Myanswer: technology. Twenty years ago, ...
Views: 1627(3 votes) - The Truth About Bodybuilding Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Francesco CastanoAre you confused about muscle growth? Before beginning to lift weights, my arms measured 12.5 inches flexed, and my chest 35 inches relaxed, at 6'2" in height and 130 pounds (extremely thin). I aimed to transform my naturally skinny frame into a muscular, cut physique (VERY low body fat -- abs ...
Views: 6064(2 votes) - Exposing the Miracle Cure - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Hiram PerezIt was Saturday morning and while I was making breakfast, letting the cats outside, and watering my half-dead plants, I had the TV on. Saturday morning TV is usually composed of nothing but infomercials and today was no different. One of the channels had this guy hawking a book on natural ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Is There An Anxiety Solution For Those Who Fail To Keep Their Resolutions? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenIn a nutshell... YES! I’ve given a lot of thought recently to the power of ‘resolutions’ – to that basic human instinct that continually drives us to improve ourselves and to expand our horizons. Perhaps you’re reading this now and resolving to finally conquer your anxiety? The ...
Views: 4075(3 votes) - 5 Steps to Get Top 10 Website Search Engine Rank - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from David Wang5 Steps to Get Top 10 Website Search Engine Rank 1. Step One: Select right keyword for web SEO Optimization. You must choose your keywords carefully. This is the most important step of the SEO. Wrong or ineffective keywords mean invalid keyword optimization. You should find popular keywords ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - You’re Ready for a Career Change…Is Your Resume? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Heather EagarYou finally did it. You made the decision to leave a career that makes you dread every Monday morning and pursue one that you feel is your true calling. Congratulations! Making the decision was the hard part, right? Unfortunately, no. You’ve convinced yourself that this is the right move…how do ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Bladder Infections - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop“If you let that fiery wise blood just sit there in your belly, great granddaughter,” admonishes Grandmother Growth, “you'll get the urge to quench that heat. You'll get a tickle, a twinge, an urgent call. But you won't have the moisture you need. It's boiled away. It's gone up in steam. “So ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Lower Cholesterol naturally - alternatives to Statin drugs - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Benjamin LynchHuge topic. I can write a book on this but best not yet! Two more years of med school yet and by then I'll be even more versed in how to lower cholesterol naturally. First: What is cholesterol? According to Stedman's Medical Dictionary, cholesterol is "the most abundant steroid in animal ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Garden Pharmacy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Linda BinnsSummer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this season’s feast for the senses, you may not realize that your garden also offers some common remedies for a variety of minor ailments. Lavender is well-known for the ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - The Advantages of Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2005 from paul orrThe Advantages of Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica Whether you’ve saved up for years for a fun family vacation or want a romantic honeymoon in a tropical paradise, Costa Rica offers something for everyone. This lovely locale isn’t one of the world’s most popular fun in the sun destinations for ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - It May Be Time to Walk in an Employer's Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2005 from Linda MatiasIf you are in a job search and aren’t receiving viable hits, it’s time to walk a mile in an employer’s shoes. Okay, I realize what you may be thinking. For just one day, you would like an employer to walk in your shoes so they can be sympathetic to the stresses you are going through on a daily ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Arthritis? Are You Sick and Tired? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Margie GarrisonArthritis? Are You Sick and Tired? Are you sick and tired of having the doctors give you new drug prescriptions and telling you to, "Go home and learn to live with it”? Take back control over your life, get up in the morning and be glad it is a new day! I spent 43 years dreading ...
Views: 2167(3 votes) - Do You Over Promise and Under Deliver? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2005 from Alvah ParkerA new client recently admitted to me sheepishly that she often didn’t get to complete a client’s work until the client called to see if it was ready. I admired her honesty if not her time management skills. I’ve had times in my past sales career when my work load got so out of control I ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - Breaking News: The Answer May Not Be In The Infomercial Course - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Steve BaileyThe other night, leg cramps kept me up at night so I found myselfwatching these various couples discuss their success over buyinga Real Estate course in this infomercial, at 2AM. The evidence that people are purchasing these "Sudden Wealth"programs are right there on the television screen in ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Get a Clean Yoga Mat, the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Shannan SanchezHave you ever been to a fitness center or a yoga studio and forgot your yoga mat and had to borrow one? Or maybe your own yoga mat has gotten dirty and you’re wondering how to wash it. In these situations, do you think twice about wanting to put your hands and face down on that dirty yoga ...
Views: 1930(2 votes) - Make Worry "Optional" - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from MARY KAY BUTTERYI know most of you already know that worry is useless. Worry takes us out of the present moment, where all our power is to create. Worry (what-ifs) is all about the future, where we have no power what so ever (makes sense, because when we worry we feel powerless)! Sometimes though no matter how ...
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