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- Book Excerpt: Medical Tests That Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Yolanda CardenCA-125 and TVU Tests For Ovarian Cancer The carcinogenic antigen (CA) 125 blood test measures levels of a protein that is normally confined within a cell. If, however, cell walls are inflamed or damaged, the protein may be released into the bloodstream. Ovarian cancer cells may produce an ...
Views: 1141 - Children and Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Sophie MelansonAs with most adults, any major change in a child's life can be a cause of stress. Yet, the child has little or no resources to handle the stress they are experiencing. Events like the birth of a sibling or the parent's divorcing can cause tremendous stress. Stress can also be caused by a move to ...
Views: 1549 - Rules for Achieving Online Success - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Nowshade KabirThe Internet brought a great deal of benefits to our life. Access to a lot of free and useful information is, probably, one of the most important out of them. However, this abandon of free information has also become a problem to some extent. You started to spend a little too much time on the ...
Views: 1287 - Two simple ways to get your spouse emotionally involved in the relationship - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2004 from darren wilkMost of the calls I receive in my office for marriage help come from women who are tired of doing all the work in their marriage. They have asked their husbands, over and over again, to get into gear and take more responsibility for the relationship. The response they get is, “Why? There is ...
Views: 9823 - 5 Ways Voters Can De-Stress Election Day - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2004 from Dale CollieCopyright 2004 Don’t let the stress of election day cancel yourvote. The elections on Nov. 2, 2004, give you achance to help decide who will be the nextpresident of the USA as well as many state andlocal officials. Many people fail to vote because they are notprepared ahead of time, and the ...
Views: 1618 - Finding The Right Work From Home Internet Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2004 from Tom WorsleyFinding The Right Work From Home Internet Business Opportunity By Tom Worsley As the Internet grows and the amount of people using it so does the endless amount of online home business opportunities. So how does one find the best work from home business opportunities on the Internet today? ...
Views: 1468 - THE IMPORTANCE OF FEELING IMPORTANT - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinAbout twenty years ago, when our married daughters were in elementary school, they had a bicycle accident. Jo Ellen, our oldest, lost control of her bike and ran into her sister, Amanda, who was standing right in her path. Suddenly the front fender of the bike slid rather abruptly between ...
Views: 5412 - 5 Overlooked Ways To Market Your Work at Home Business - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Trent BrownriggCopyright© Trent Brownrigg www.work-at-home-jobs-iowa.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). 5 overlooked ways to market ...
Views: 1424 - Self Growth - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Rick GettleSELF GOWTH (Excerpts From The Book) SUCCESSERCISING “THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS ACHIEVEMENT COURSE” BY RICK GETTLE © 2004 In his all time best selling book, Think And Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill mentions in his first chapter that throughout the book he will be referring many times to “The Carnegie ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Learning to Trust Again - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Thelma MarianoEleven o’clock on a weeknight I found myself phoning a man whom I’d recently met. We had been talking regularly and I just wanted to hear the sound of his voice. No answer. After four rings his answering machine kicked in and I hung up. How strange. This man made a point of staying home during ...
Views: 3812 - IF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . . - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Pauline WallinIF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . . As I gave my dog a small morsel of toast the other day, I reflected on how grateful a creature she is. Abby is just as thrilled to receive a crumb as she is to get a huge bone. She never complains that the crumb is too small, or too cold or too ...
Views: 2205 - 10 Things to Learn about Learning - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Susan DunnLifelong learning is one of the things that makes us resilient. The older you get, the more important it is to learn something entirely new. It literally regenerates the brain, and makes it more resilient to insult and injury. The most important thing to learn about learning is that old dogs can ...
Views: 1200 - Entrepreneurship as Your Passion - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2004 from Yasmeen Abdur-RahmanEntrepreneurship has been my passion for as long as I can commit to memory to learning how to type, and that started in 5th grade! Strangely enough, I wasn’t raised around lots of business owners growing up in New Jersey nor surrounded by many business-minded individuals. Initially, my passion ...
Views: 1924 - Build Your Own Safety Net of Savings - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2004 from Cindy MorusDo you walk the high wire of personal finance? Is every month a balancing act that works only as long as the next paycheck arrives on time? What happens if that next paycheck doesn't arrive? The cause could be many things which you cannot control: an illness, a layoff, a sales slump. If some ...
Views: 1612 - Advance Your Enthusiasm and Determination for Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstImagine being firmly committed to your deepest ambitions. Imagine feeling energetic and enthusiastic about your relationships, career, and all the things you want. Envision a future as bright and promising as any you have ever imagined.Is this your typical day-to-day outlook? Do you adjust ...
Views: 2106 - QUEST AHEAD FOR MODERN AFRICAN WOMAN - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2004 from Elphas BengoWhen we say that we are standing up to fight for gender equality, it is sure that we are called to a rebirth of our African communities. We are asked to reconstruct our traditional social systems which were formed along traditional and gender lines, and to intervene the leisured life of a ...
Views: 2487 - Is Your Child Playing with Fire? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2004 from Susan DunnI grew up with the Edwards boys, Eddie, Freddie and Paulie, I’ll call them. Paulie was the youngest and his face and hands were terribly scarred. Eddie and Freddie had found some matches and gone out back and set a fire, bringing Paulie along to watch. Somehow Paulie was the one who ended up ...
Views: 1479 - Things to Know About Learning - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2004 from Susan DunnLifelong learning is one of the things that makes us resilient. The older you get, the more important it is to learn something entirely new. It literally regenerates the brain, and makes it more resilient to insult and injury. The most important thing to learn about learning is that old dogs can ...
Views: 1353 - When Will Life Stop Being a Struggle? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Donna KarlinA question I hear often, along with many others. "When will I finally have time for me...for my life? When will I be successful?" or "When will I know true happiness?" I know my answers will be controversial and cause reactions. Good. If I'm pushing your buttons in any way it means you ...
Views: 3153 - Ch-Ch-Chain of Hearts: Cranking Up Compassion - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Maya FrostCan you hear your compassion? It's time to crank it up. One of the most difficult challenges we face in our quest to be compassionate is dealing with conflict. Those we love most tend to be the ones most likely to engage us in sparring that cuts the deepest. Why do we allow ourselves to use ...
Views: 1398 - Presentating Visuals - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Jan NoyesThere are many ways of presenting visuals--flips charts, slides, video, multimedia, overheads slides, props, charts and models. You can use still photos, animation, sound, laser, etc. The list continues to grow with advances in technology. Whatever you choose to use, it should enhance your ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - The Handshake, a Mightly Communication Tool - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Jan NoyesA handshake is often part of that all-important, made only once, first impression. Introductions can produce some anxiety when we aren’t sure what to do. Rules are more lax than they used to be, but following these guidelines helps to avoid anxiety and creates an atmosphere for building ...
Views: 3268 - Lay Your Story Down! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Kimberley Simon"Lay your story down." ~ H. Janice Mark Janice, my business associate and muse, and I have discussed "story" many times. Most of us were well trained to focus on our stories... the details, frustrations, anxieties, and stress of daily life. Remember, what you focus on is what you create in ...
Views: 1268 - Leadership Quotations - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from George TorokLeadership Quotations Compiled for you by George Torok One man that has a mind and knows it can always beat ten men who haven't and don't. George Bernard Shaw, "The Apple Cart" (1930), act I All great truths begin as blasphemies. George Bernard Shaw, Annajanska (1919) When a stupid man ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Transforming Our Communities - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Danish AhmedHave you ever heard the phrases, "if you want love, give love" or "if you want joy, give joy?" Is it true? Does it work? It's difficult to quantify love or joy. However, there are other things that we can measure. Here's an example that relates this concept to networking: One of my good ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Five Ways to Expand Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Skye ThomasExpanding your comfort zone isn't quite the same as building self-confidence. However, the two do fit together rather nicely. The one begets the other. So many people feel stuck in a rut... bored from a routine that is safe and comfortable but not very exciting. Fear of falling flat on your ...
Views: 2116 - Conversational Negative Self-talk - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Skye ThomasMost people don't even know they're doing it. Throughout the course of normal conversation, they bombard themselves with negative self-talk. Even people who are aware of the power of their words seem to miss some of the most commonly used derogatory comments that are made towards ourselves in ...
Views: 1788 - Is neediness ruining your relationships?Is neediness ruining your relationships?
By John Gray, author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus
In a recent survey conducted at MarsVenus.com, “neediness”—clingy, controlling, possessive and/or demanding behavior—was one of the most commonly cited reasons for ...
Views: 7403 - Where is he when you need him...and why does it hurt so badly?Where is he when you need him...and why does it hurt so badly?
By John Gray, author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus
Has this scenario ever played out in your relationship?
You and your partner are getting along just fine, and with no notice something changes. He’s no longer ...
Views: 1135 - The Rubber Band Man - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2004 from John GrayThe Rubber Band Man Is he taking a time out or is this a sign about your future? By John Gray, author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus Just days ago your favorite Martian was holding you in his arms telling you how special you are and how much he loves you and now three days have ...
Views: 29555(1 vote) - Unlucky in Love? - by Unlucky in Love?
Learn the five golden rules to building a happy relationship
We recently asked our Mars Venus telephone coaches to name the top relationship struggle they hear from female callers. The number one response was dating relationships that have failed because the man pulled away, ...
Views: 2561(1 vote) - The Head Team Mulls about Self-Growth - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2004 from Selby EvansScene: the Head Office. The Vulcan and the Engineer sit at small desks. The Un lounges on a beanbag chair. The Canter and the Shudoff sit properly erect in straight-backed chairs. Others lounge in comfortable chairs. Vulcan: The Boss wants us to mull about self-growth. Engineer: To ...
Views: 1160 - Why Creative Visualization Works - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2004 from Remez SassonExperience has shown that creative visualization works. It is quite possible to prove that circumstances and events follow thoughts. Take any situation or happening in your life, and go back to find what kind of thoughts preceded the event. You will find out that a particular event, followed ...
Views: 1851 - When going gets Tough, the Soft gets going - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2004 from Madan TripathyWHEN GOING GETS TOUGH, THE SOFT GETS GOING Madan Mohan Tripathy Is there any magic formula that contributes to a successful and sustainable organisation? This question has been bothering Corporations, CEOs and Board Rooms across the world. Is it Organisational and Business Restructuring? Is ...
Views: 1714 - “A Belief Statement for the New Millennium” - by Premises of the Belief Statement
Observing, Questioning and Understanding. These three actions are ones that each of us individually can and need to make on our own. True understanding and true growth must occur on an individual basis. Individual awareness is needed for true spiritual ...
Views: 1352 - The elephant trainers method to success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Michael MartinezThe Elephant Trainers Method to Success Are you an elephant? When I ask this question during my lecturesI get one of three responses. Some people laugh at the question. Some put on a face of getting offended. Others get this confused look. My purpose is not to make you smile, or offend you. For ...
Views: 4118 - I'm Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Mary KraemerHow often do you say or think _______ (situation or person's behavior) just makes me sick. How about just being around someone and feeling exhausted? Or how about using an actual disease process or illness that you have as an excuse by saying, because of ____ I can't do that, when in all ...
Views: 1168 - Seven Traits of Great Speakers - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Paul Evans1. Solid Content. Even a person lacking charismatic gifts can develop solid content. Always share something the audience finds valuable to their lives. 2. Humorous. It's hard to hate someone you laugh with. The best speakers find a way to get people smiling early in the program. It opens ...
Views: 2868 - The Truth About Luck and How To Get It - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Rasheed AliI spoke to a close friend today and he said something that greatly disturbed me. Okay it made me so upset I had to write this while thinking, "What the F@#K?!" I was looking at a catalogue of upcoming seminars given by some VERY famous and successful people. I called one of my best friends and ...
Views: 918 - Achievement and Happiness the 80/20 Way - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Rasheed AliIf there was ever a principle that was responsible for the most happiness and achievement in the world, it would be the 80/20 Principle. The 80/20 Principle or Pareto Principle was discovered in 1897 by an Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto while he was searching for patterns of wealth and ...
Views: 1076 - Play a BIGGER role in life! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from hifzur rehmanDid you ever think that you are not playing the role which you should play in your life? Don’t you think that you are born to play a leading role, a much bigger role in the real drama of your life? What is holding you back then? Your own short sightedness! In order to play a bigger role in ...
Views: 1185 - Who Controls YOUR Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Clay DanielWho Controls YOUR Happiness? Where does happiness fit on a scale of 1 to 10 in your life? Is that a silly question? Who’s in control of your happiness?? Well, if you want to maintain continued happiness in light of difficult moments then start by identifying your thinking. Often this ...
Views: 1128 - Goal Setting 20 Minute Tutorial: The Blueprint - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Mike JonesWhy is goal setting important? Because without goals you don't go anywhere! Whenever you see anything worthwhile being done anywhere, it is because someone is behind it with a passion, a belief and a goal! When it comes to your personal life and your business, goal setting can make the ...
Views: 3383 - moving on - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from charmaine saundersLetting go is one of the most difficult things for human beings to do. When our feelings are hurt, when we feel betrayed or let-down, the mind can really latch onto the idea of failure and begin to play a recurring negative tune which eventually drowns out hope, joy and confidence. When does ...
Views: 832 - The Chief Cause of Business Failure & Success - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2004 from Sharif KhanBusiness rises and falls on leadership. According to business guru, Brian Tracy, “Leadership is the most important single factor in determining business success or failure in our competitive, turbulent, fast-moving economy.” Still not convinced? Based on a study by Jessie Hagen of the US Bank, ...
Views: 1778 - Free Speed Reading Instructions - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2004 from Tom ChestersSpeed Reading by Wave Reading Wave Reading™ is a newly patented method of speed reading that utilizes a twistable pointer called a “Wave tool” to wave beneath text lines. The purpose of the Wave tool is to induce your eyes to move in a faster and smoother manner to read successive lines of ...
Views: 2568 - 5 Strategies for ADDed Effectiveness on the Job - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyFor many people with ADD, work life can be difficult. If your working environment is not ADD-friendly, then you may find yourself feeling chronically disorganized and stressed out at work. Whether or not you choose to share your diagnosis with your employer, the following strategies can help ...
Views: 1452 - 7 Incredible Lifesaving Tips to Manage Your Anger - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2004 from Michael LeeExperiencing anger is extremely dangerous to your health. Itcauses your adrenaline and blood pressure to rise up at abovenormal levels. Moreover, you could end up hurting someone ordoing something that you will regret later on. Here are 7 fantastic tips to help you be the one in control ...
Views: 1124 - FINE-C Your Day, for Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2004 from Sylvia Henderson-----o----- "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -----o----- When you get up in the morning, what do you do to start your day? You prepare yourself ...
Views: 2037 - Technically Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2004 from Sylvia HendersonScenario A: You just finished an interview where you explained to the Human Resources (HR) manager your role in a recent project that brought revenue of $500,000 to your previous employer. The HR manager is the first point of contact in the interview process at the company for which you yearn ...
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