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- Getting Up Close and Personal with Your Credit Score - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Krista ScruggsDo you know what your credit score says about you? Undoubtedly you are quite familiar with the need for having a credit report devoid of bad notations, such as missed payments or repossessions, but how the scores are actually interpreted might not be as easily ascertainable as you thought. ...
Views: 897(2 votes) - What is a Streamline FHA Mortgage Refinance? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Krista ScruggsStreamlining is not really a term that explains the loan product so much as it refers to the amount of paper that the borrower is required to provide to the lender. Generally speaking, the amount of paperwork that is usually demanded during the initial mortgage application is virtually cut in ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - Come on In...The Social Networking Water is Fine - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemI am excited to announce that I have officially begun the first baby steps of social networking by setting up accounts on Linkedin and Facebook. For those who know me personally, you know that this was no easy task. It’s like standing at the edge of a lake. Many of you have encouraged me: ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Business 101: What Do I Need to Start My Own? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Robin HardyStarting your own business today is much easier than it was say 10 years ago. It used to be all about physical location, in some case today it is still location. However, most of us can start a business right from the comfort of our living rooms. With the invention of the World Wide Web we ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - How I Made the Choice To Be Positive - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from dherbs dherbsYou know, Dear Reader, one day I just woke up and consciously realized I had a choice in how I would be in thought, attitude, and actions and I consciously decided that I was going to be a positive person day in and day out and that no matter what happened in my life, no matter what problem or ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Taming the Time-Zappers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemAhh, summer. In June summer stretches out, appearing limitless. Now as August and the back-to-school ads bombard us, we realize that summer soon will be gone. Have you accomplished some of the plans you made in the spring? If not, you may have fallen victim to a time zapper. What ...
Views: 2551(2 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Divine Presence - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Stand in wonder before the majesty and might, the beauty and power, of that Divine Presence which seeks expression through your individual life.” This Thing Called You Ernest Holmes God is the majesty of the Universe, the might of Mother Nature, the beauty of the ocean, the desert, and the ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - Believe In Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from dherbs dherbsThat's right! BELIEVE IN YOURESLF! Believe in yourself and your God-given abilities. No matter who or what you may be up against at present, believe in yourself and that you have what it takes to be triumphant in the end. Believe that you are worthy of God/Universe's assistance in ...
Views: 2124(2 votes) - ***Disengaging From Your Family of Origin - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother."But what if your father and mother didn't honor you? What if instead of loving and honoring you they physically, sexually and emotionally abused you? What if you were scared every day of your growing up years? And what if, when you finally grow up and ...
Views: 5026(3 votes) - Kids and Creativity: Tips for Sparking Your Child's Natural Creativity - by Childhood and creativity seem to go hand in hand. Many times, the best thing we can do to encourage and spark their natural creativity is to get out of their way.
Here are some tips that have worked for me to help spark our children's natural sense of curiosity and creativity.
1. Have a ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - The Basic Laws of Hair Color - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Megan WinegarColoring your hair is easy. Getting a good hair color job is harder. Here are some things you should keep in mind as you consider coloring your hair. There are different "levels" of color based on how much light each color reflects. Black is a 1 on the scale because it reflects very little ...
Views: 5424(1 vote) - Should Everyone Learn Stock Trading? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergShould everyone learn stock trading? It can be very profitable, but that doesn’t mean that everyone should take part. Some people will probably be better off as far away from the stock market as possible. There are three traits that you must have if you want to succeed as a stock ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - When To Buy Options - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergBuying options can be a very profitable strategy, but it can also be a very risky strategy. Trade it correctly and you can make unbelievable gains. Trade it incorrectly and it can take your account to $0 faster than you would have even imagined possible. I like to trade options every now ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - How to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Megan WinegarAfter the swine flu scare last spring, health experts everywhere are working hard on vaccines and trying to make decisions about what we should do to be ready if the epidemic flares up again. However, just because they're undecided doesn't mean that you have to be. Here are some things you can ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - How to Make Your Marketing Simple and Enjoyable - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Helen GravesNot having an easily recognizable business identity, or brand, that matches your innate style and spirit is hurting your business. Which means bottom line, it’s hurting your income – not a good thing. Most solo entrepreneurs have the mistaken idea that getting a logo designed is the ...
Views: 654(1 vote) - ARM Yourself and Knockout Stage Fright for Good - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiTrembling hands. Dry mouth. Weak legs. Your mind is racing and so is your heart. Sound familiar? Welcome to the very popular “glossophobia” club, more commonly known as stage fright. If you suffer from speaker’s anxiety, you’re in excellent company. Fear of speaking in public still ranks ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - 3 Techniques Guaranteed to Engage Your Audience - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiWhile visiting a friend recently in Chapel Hill, NC, we attended a lecture on the University of North Carolina campus. When the speaker started presenting, I noticed that the audience — which ranged in age from 6 to well over 60 — was completely enthralled (including me!) from start to ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Weeds in Your Garden? Instructions for a Thriving and Powerful Mind Garden - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Reggie OdomAre the thousands of thoughts that go through your mind every day weighted in the affirmative or the negative? It is tragic that for most people the majority of their thoughts are negative or disempowering - fear, doubt and blame thoughts. They believe their negative thoughts more than their ...
Views: 951(3 votes) - The 15 Minute Legs, Arms And Belly Fat Workout For Home Or Gym - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanTime constraints can leave people thinking they have no time for exercise. A common perception is that in order to be fit and healthy you have to spend hours sweating it out in the gym. There is a way to make the most of what little time you have and gain health and fitness in less time whilst ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Are You So Busy That You Are Missing What’s Right in Front of You? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczOne of the key ways we sabotage ourselves is by keeping so busy that we have no room to breathe and no room to be present. We multi-task ourselves to death while overbooking our schedules and can barely see straight. I know. I’ve been there and slip into that pattern most easily. What I ...
Views: 2066(1 vote) - Here Are 5 Dream Killing Stumbling Blocks To Avoid At All Costs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIs anybody out there - especially in this day and age - not looking to create a more fulfilling, abundant life for themselves? To ask this question in a different way, are you completely happy with the direction your life is headed or is there room for improvement? I'm going to assume you ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - Psychological Reversal: The Root of Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Michael LawrienceWhen we want to improve our lives we set an intention of what we would like and then we look for results. We may have visualized the result and taken some actions. Why do our intentions fall short of our desired results? Maybe it’s a little thing called “counter intention.” Counter Intention ...
Views: 2704(3 votes) - 5 Tips for Keeping Balance While Working at Home - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Phil MonteroBalance has always been important to me in my life. For most people, the balance between work time and personal time is, unfortunately, weighted too heavily in the direction of work. It is more common than ever before to have a two-income household with both parents working just to make ends ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Approaching your Current Employer About Telecommuting - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Phil MonteroA question I am often asked by people who would like to telecommute is, "How do I approach my manager or boss about this subject?" Many people fear that if they suggest telecommuting, or even working from home occasionally, that they will be viewed as "less than serious" about their job. Of ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - The Power of Business Leverage For Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickLearning how to leverage will free you from the burden of feeling constantly overwhelmed and scrambling to succeed. What is leverage? Leverage is the ability to apply a little bit of effort and get a massive result. Think of a lever - you move the lever a little bit and the lever applies the ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - How to Get a 10x Increase in Revenue in Record Time - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickThe last few weeks I've been testing a new high performance technique. Having been trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I'm always fascinated by how when you give your brain a new directive how it responds. It all started on a phone call with a client of mine who was planning out a ...
Views: 1419 - The Six Building Blocks of a Profitable Thriving Partnership - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickHave you ever entered into a partnership with someone then found, much to your surprise, that a few months (or years) down the road that the partnership has blown up? Kinda like the moment you discover your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend is no longer the person you want to spend your life ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - An Easy 3-Step Formula to STOP Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickI'm looking around the room at glassy-eyed stares. It is day three of a big marketing event where these entrepreneurs have been learning all kinds of new ideas, opportunities and strategies. I've been brought into help these entrepreneurs prioritize and focus on the right steps at the right time ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - Independent Consulting: Applying the 80/20 Principle to Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Larry FergusonYou’re probably familiar with Pareto’s Principle, also called the 80/20 Principle. What's the idea behind the 80/20 principle? It’s about focusing on what you’re good at and what you enjoy. What do you do well? Where's your passion? Make that the focus of what you do, and then delegate ...
Views: 809(2 votes) - Consulting Practice Tips: Delegate Weaknesses to Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Larry FergusonOne of the things that I noticed when I started off in my business was that I was doing everything. I was working 60, 70 hours a week. Then after six months, I sat down and looked at my cash flow and my income and I realized I was making a little over $300 per job. That was with a tremendous ...
Views: 1326(6 votes) - Learn About Protein Shakes - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comProtein shakes have been around since the early days of bodybuilding. For years athletes and bodybuilders from around the world have constantly used protein shakes to build muscle and lose fat. Protein is one of the body’s main building blocks for muscle, skin, bone, and other tissues. Protein ...
Views: 1641(3 votes) - Learn How Yohimbe Helps Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comErectile dysfunction is curable with Yohimbe! Yohimbe is one of the most powerful and effective herbal remedies that every man should know about, especially if you have an erectile dysfunction problem. Yohimbe increases the amount of blood that is allowed to flow into your penis and helps ...
Views: 2575(2 votes) - What Causes High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comBefore we examine the causes of high blood pressure, we must first understand what exactly the blood pressure is. Put simply, the heart pumps blood through the arteries, arterioles and capillaries. This action supplies nutrients and oxygen to the organs in your body through blood flow then ...
Views: 1484(2 votes) - ***Selling Doctors - Fear of the Doctor Is a Sales Person's Biggest Challenge - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Sam ManferFears, excuses, uneasiness, rationalizations, intimidations all stem from negative projection. The doctor is too busy. The doctor doesn’t see salespeople. The doctor doesn’t care who they have selected. These, plus a whole range of other statements about this doctor, are excuses - ...
Views: 2123(1 vote) - Learn About Beta Alanine Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you have been paying attention to the supplement industry, one product that has been gaining popularity recently is beta-alanine. While it should not be confused with the amino acid alanine, beta-alanine itself is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that it occurs naturally in the body. Some ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - Learn About DHEA - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comYou may have seen these four letters on the nutrition label of certain supplements. The technical name for DHEA is Dehydroepiandrosterone, so no wonder it has been shortened to DHEA! DHEA is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which is then converted into estrogen, testosterone or ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - Positive Affirmations: How to Tame a Wild Elephant - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Ralph MillerHave you ever felt your mind get away from you? One moment, you're completely calm, the next, you feel so distressed you can barely keep it together. Racing in a million directions, your mind plays out the countless possibilities, and all the while, your resolve to remain calm slips away. At ...
Views: 3359(2 votes) - Why Take a First Aid Course? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from CPR CareFirst aid courses cover a wide variety of accidents from scrapes and cuts to bruises and accidental poisoning. First aid training can turn a monumental accident into a small inconvenience. This training can also help you save the lives of victims who have been in an accident. Can I Be Trained ...
Views: 3634(1 vote) - Integrative Medicine for Young People - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Allan SosinThe most important medicine is preventive, keeping illness from happening instead of waiting until it occurs. It is less costly, and more effective, to anticipate problems and work to keep them from happening, than to have to address illnesses that may be incurable. Efforts to ensure a ...
Views: 1018(2 votes) - How We Treat Osteoporosis and Musculoskeletal Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Allan SosinWe have great success in preventing and reversing osteoporosis. Most women and many men are at risk for osteoporotic bone fractures as they get older. Osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, occurs with the hormonal deficiency of menopause, lack of exercise, weight loss, cigarette smoking, ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Grand Central Station - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Becky EskerGrand Central Station is one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. It is also a very busy hub of activity, serving nearly 575,000 visitors a day. Kitchens are the Grand Central Station of most homes in America. Multiple meals and snacks are prepared in home kitchens day-in and day-out. ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - The Value of Progressive Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Allan SosinA doctor friend recently asked me if our Institute for Progressive Medicine was ahead of the curve of medical practice today, and if I thought our methods were economical, or were so expensive that only the rich could afford them. I told him that we are ahead of the curve, that our philosophy ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - *** When The Days Begin to Look the Same at Work - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Liz CoslineEveryone likes to get to the point where going to and being at work is comfortable. People like it when they know what to expect and they know the people they are going to encounter with pretty much the same things happening. It feel grounded and fairly calm or at least secure. Everyone knows ...
Views: 977(3 votes) - Aromatherapy for Natural Headache Relief - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Marge ClarkSinus, tension, & migraine are three types of headaches that may be amenable to natural headache relief methods via aromatherapy. Since the causes vary, the aromatherapy remedies also vary. Battling a sinus headache? A combination of several different essential oils works best to alleviate ...
Views: 4450(2 votes) - Aromatherapy for Natural Headache Relief - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Marge ClarkSinus, tension, & migraine are three types of headaches that may be amenable to natural headache relief methods via aromatherapy. Since the causes vary, the aromatherapy remedies also vary. Battling a sinus headache? A combination of several different essential oils works best to alleviate ...
Views: 4450(2 votes) - *** Male Sexual Supplements and Their Functions - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Executive Image InternationalDo not be fooled, women are quick to criticize the shortcomings of their partner. Throw out the comforting notions that it is not the size, but what you can do with it. Women are not buying into it. In fact, over half the women asked say they want a man with a fuller, larger and firmer penis and ...
Views: 3884(3 votes) - Law of Attraction Relationship Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeLaw of Attraction is a Universal Law, thus it impacts every part of your existence, including your love life. If dysfunctional or otherwise unsuccessful relationships are your pattern, do not give up hope. It's easy to feel scared, mistreated, or even cursed if you've had a series of ...
Views: 1793(2 votes) - *** Employees - The Front Line Deserve Respect - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineIn many companies there are the front line employees doing the work that gets the companies promises completed. The company has said that they will do certain things for the customers and it is these front line employees that fulfill those promises. In most cases the employee comes in to work ...
Views: 1573(4 votes) - *** MLM Companies—5 Simple, Cut-to-the-Bottom-Line Questions to Ask Before Even Looking - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Lou AbbottThere are some extraordinarily good MLM companies. They offer real value to every customer and real opportunity to every distributor. There are also a lot of very average ones. And, unfortunately, there are far too many thinly disguised pyramid schemes that are simply trying to masquerade ...
Views: 4098(6 votes) - 10 Things I Learned On The Way to 10,000 Twitter Followers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhile some have said I’m some kind of Twitter expert, let me tell you a little secret: a few months ago I had zero plans (yes ZERO) to use social media. I found it to be confusing, overwhelming and frankly not much fun. While I may have figured a few things out, in no way do I see myself as a ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - *** Pre-Retirement 401k & Asset Allocation Advice - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Bill LoseyQuestion: I plan on retiring in 15 years (at age 60) and currently have 85% of my money in stocks. I’ve been maxing out my 401(K) since I was 21, and in the last year, I have seen some frightening drops in my funds. Should I be making any kind of changes to prevent more losses? Larry, Texas ...
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