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- Recession Recovery Predictions…and Penny Stocks - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from John Paul WhitefootI don’t really recall too many analysts predicting that the Western World would tumble into a major recession. Nor do I recall many economists thinking the credit crunch would amount to very much. Two years on, most analysts quoted articles I read seem to fall short of making any long-term ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - *** Increased "Pressure" During These Transforming Times - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Brenda SandersEveryone we know is experiencing some form of increased "pressure" during these transforming times. These pressures may appear in the form of financial struggles, relationship challenges or health issues. It is helpful to understand from both a scientific and spiritual view point, that any ...
Views: 1341(7 votes) - Endometriosis Part XV - List of Food Help To Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know food play a very important role in prevent and treat some kinds of ...
Views: 3119(1 vote) - Are You Answering the Call? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomDo you know that you are being called to greatness, your greatness, at this moment? You are being called to your greatness not only at this moment but every moment of every day? Your greatness is what you must be and do to feel fully alive. What is that? The answer is to be found within ...
Views: 924(3 votes) - Introducing a New Flavor of Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Peter EllinwoodThe pros and cons of energy-efficient light bulbs have been much debated over the last decade. The main focus of the discussion has been CFL light bulbs. Introduced in the '80s, these electricity sippers have been greatly improved over the years. CFL light bulbs are enthusiastically endorsed by ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - To What Purpose? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomWhat is your purpose? For today? For life? Everyone ultimately seeks to discover and know their purpose. The questions, "What is my purpose?" and "What is the purpose of life?" have been asked for eons. There is a universal longing to know the answers. To know your purpose is to have a ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Endometriosis Part XIV - How Chemical Cells Salt Helps To Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know essential oils play a very important role in some culture in treating ...
Views: 3518(1 vote) - No Other Way: Only Good Can Come From This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomWhat would be different if you knew that your life at this moment is perfect? That your power is in the present, your power is now? NOW is a beautiful acronym for "No Other Way," a poem of the same name written years ago by New Thought writer Martha Smock. Your life and what you are ...
Views: 1638(2 votes) - *** Are you Alone? Is God Alone? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseYou are not alone. We are all here together and all you have to do is reach out to others and they will be there for you. You'll have to make yourself available to others or you won't be able to have "right fellowship." Go to the spiritual circles in your area, go to events and gatherings where ...
Views: 1673(2 votes) - *** Discipline for Children - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Liz CoslineOften when discipline is mentioned it seems that the first thing that is thought of is punishment. A child does something that an adult feels is wrong and this needs to be punished so that the child has something bad to relate to whatever the child did. In this way it is believed that the child ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - *** Solution Focused Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost types of psychotherapy involve exploring feelings, being validated, finding explanations, exploring wishes and dreams, setting goals, and gaining clarity. Every therapist has unique ways of working with clients, based on his or her personality, training, and views of how people change. A ...
Views: 4397(2 votes) - *** Become More Self-Confident - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Garrett CoanSigns of Self-Confidence Let's explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence. 1. Admitting when you are wrong. 2. Being flexible when change is needed. 3. Talking about your ...
Views: 2262(4 votes) - Ice Cream Flavors at Work - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Barbara WulfIt’s been a long day—started at 7:00 a.m. and finished at 5:30 p.m. My day? Helping human resources at a Fortune 500 company with notifications for the downsizing of production and salaried workers. So, how was your day? Some of us have had a day like this. Maybe you were notified once ...
Views: 1397(3 votes) - *** Studies Suggests Lithium May Help to Treat Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelLithium, used for decades to treat manic depression, has been shown in mice to block the production of proteins that accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, suggesting a future role for the drug in treating the disease, a new study said. The researchers who conducted the experiments ...
Views: 2198(5 votes) - *** Toxic Protein Linked to Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelAlzheimer's Disease Could Be Tackled by Treating the Liver of Sufferers, So They Can Dispose of a Toxic Protein Linked to the Illness Scientists believe that helping the liver to clear amyloid-beta protein from the blood could provide a new way of combating the devastating effects of ...
Views: 1641(4 votes) - *** Celery Can Reduce Brain Inflammation and Improve Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelA study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shown that a chemical found in celery can help to reduce brain inflammation which may have a vital role to play in the treatment of neurological diseases and auto-immune system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and ...
Views: 4323(6 votes) - *** Milk Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelAccording to new research, drinking two glasses of milk every day could help protect against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease in old age. Researchers from the University of Oxford have discovered that milk is one of the best sources of a key vitamin thought to reduce the neurological damage ...
Views: 1825(4 votes) - *** Goal Setting vs. Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Ty BennettTo achieve what you desire it is not enough to set goals. Most people do nothing more than make a wish with their desires. They think of something that they want, never right it down or make a plan on how to achieve it, and it becomes a fleeting thought. The problem with a wish is that is has no ...
Views: 2515(4 votes) - Soul Mates - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Sharon CheneyMany people ask me if they will ever meet their soul mate or if the person currently in their lives is their soul mate. Since this is an issue where there may be some misunderstanding, I thought I would try to clarify what exactly is a soul mate. When people ask me about their soul mate, I ...
Views: 2330(4 votes) - The Novel H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from James GeigerThe Novel H1N1 Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Curious me took a poll of my 500 plus friends on Facebook and 1600 plus followers on Twitter. The Poll asked…The Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Preliminary Results of my poll. 75% said they will definitely not get ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Using Essential Oils & Aromatherapy to Battle H1N1/Swine Flu - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marge ClarkConcern continues over the possibility of contracting the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus, particularly for those in the higher risk categories as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): children, young adults, and pregnant women, as we move into the traditional flu season. Recently, a ...
Views: 3612(1 vote) - Speaking Is Sexy: Never Underestimate the Power of Your Voice - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marion ClaireWhen your boss says to you, “You’ve got to give a speech next week,” does your heart sink to the floor? When your department manager says, “I’m counting on your talk next Tuesday to get our new project off with a bang,” do you want to run for the hills or sink into a rather large hole and not ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Learning to Make Small Talk With Strangers - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Royane RealDo you find it difficult to make small talk with strangers? Most of us do. Talking with someone we don’t know can make many of us feel very anxious, especially if we happen to be shy. Why is it so hard to make conversation with strangers? When you first talk with a stranger, you don’t know ...
Views: 4801(5 votes) - The Art of Asking Questions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen ReismanOne of my beloved uncles just passed away. I asked my cousin-in-law, “How’s Beth coping with the loss of her dad?” He replied, “She’s doing fine. She’s already gone through the grieving process.” Later I asked Beth directly, “How are you coping with your loss?” She sighed, “I haven’t ...
Views: 1507(5 votes) - Does Hiring a Virtual Assistant Save Money? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Denise GriffittsCan you really save money by hiring a virtual assistant? According to virtual assistants’ websites, the answer is a resounding yes. As a matter of fact, money-saving is usually listed as one of the most important benefits of working with a VA. Check out a virtual assistant’s website and ...
Views: 2792(3 votes) - Wired in a Wireless World - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen ReismanRecently, the Blackberry system went down for around 12 hours. That meant that every Blackberry user could not access their email for 12 whole hours, causing chaos, frustration, and withdrawal-itis. This lack of connection created such an uproar that the New York Times devoted precious space ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12233(4 votes) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12233(4 votes) - The Vaccination Debate, Part 2 - Vaccines Have Been Proven Effective, Right? WRONG! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn part 1 of the Vaccination Debate, you saw a list of the preservatives … adjuvants that stimulate the immune system to react more strongly to the virus … antibiotics … and other substances that make up today's vaccines. Many of these ingredients are toxic. Quite a few of them have been ...
Views: 3754(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight Naturally After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ion AndreiUsually a woman gains more than 25 pounds during her pregnancy. After she gives birth to the child, she may lose up to 14 pounds - that means that she still has considerable extra weight. Regardless of their responsibilities with children, for most of them the weight loss is a priority. Many ...
Views: 4185(3 votes) - How To Eliminate Psoriasis Permanently - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Paul RodgersPsoriasis comes in many different forms but the most commonly occurring is the plaque category.Over three quarters of people that have psoriasis have this particular type. Inflamed red skin lesions and scaly silvery white covering.It can occur on any part of the body but for the most usually ...
Views: 4016(2 votes) - Water for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyIf you have been struggling with your weight and would like to lose some pounds, water may be the magic weight loss tool you’ve been looking for. As simple as it seems, drinking plenty of healthy water can be the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off. Excess body fat is a sign of ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - How to Make Exercise FUN! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyEveryone knows that regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But if you don’t like to exercise, you probably won’t do it. True health isn’t about following rules and forcing yourself to do boring exercise routines and eat bland food. If you really want to feel healthy, lose ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - Need Help Filling Your Next Event? Try This... - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkIf you’re planning a live event then it’s likely that at some point prior to your big day, you’ll have what I call the “crisis of faith” moment. That’s the moment when it seems like your event will never fill and you’ll be facing a nearly empty room, wanting to shrink to the size of a pea in ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - Your Resume Leadership Advantage - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Gordon WalterPicture this: You are tasked with interviewing new college graduates for work in a “fast-track” manager training program. The job requires participants to work in each functional area of the company then be assigned to a position in operations. Most candidates are the “cream of the crop” with ...
Views: 1045(4 votes) - Strategic Alliance - The Underused Option - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeYou are an entrepreneurial inventor with marvelous ideas in your area of expertise. The ability to create models, prototypes and concepts flows easily from your fertile brain. Nevertheless, all you have to show for your creative efforts is a garage full of dead end stuff, despite all of your ...
Views: 1197(2 votes) - Learn to Feel Satisfied and Bring a Project to Fruition: Stop Being a Butterfly. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Jaynine HowardAre you like a butterfly? Starting one task and then before it is completed you are flying off to start another task? Is your mind buzzing with new ideas and projects? Yet, you have a pile of unfinished projects? We all the love the feeling we get when we get a new idea or inspiration. ...
Views: 2341(1 vote) - The Importance of the Unreasonable Man - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeAlmost every person in the world takes a certain pride in being a reasonable person. They will make prudent choices based on their background and attitudes. The safe decision minimizes the chances of being wrong. No one likes to be wrong. The safe decision, however, carries little upside ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Which Business Structure Is Best For Your New Enterprise? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe type of business structure you organize for your new enterprise is greatly determined by your personality, realities, needs and experience. Millions of people in the United States never enter into any type of formal business structure. This includes the bulk of the black or underground ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - I Can’t Find Funding. Is My Idea Dead? No, Consider a Campaign to License! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeMost inexperienced entrepreneurs are unaware of the many options and alternative strategies available to push a new idea or invention to market. The most common approach they seek to implement is a classic funding round. When this avenue fails, and with overwhelming frequency it does, the idea ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Nanny Finder - 8 Tips to Checking a Legitimate Nanny Finder Agency - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Sheila HugginsScams on the Internet abound and most of them are carried out in online nanny searches. In fact, even the nannies themselves have been victimized by identity thieves. Such stolen identities will eventually be used to con you and your family by bogus nanny finder agencies that operate in the ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - The Business Model Must Be Innovative and Flexible - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhat does the following list of companies have in common? A&P Hudson Motor Car Co. Montgomery Ward TWA Horn and Hardart Studebaker Indian Motorcycle Bonwit Teller Woolworth Bethlehem Steel Polaroid LTV These Companies were successful, recognizable brands in their respective ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - For a Thoughtful Connoisseur of Healing and Developmental Arts - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Raven CohanDo you follow the most popular trend of self-development? Do you switch from one popular teacher to another and never commit to one system? Majority religions, healing systems and such always receive more 'press' than those which are more hidden by virtue of their own choice or due to not using ...
Views: 1850(3 votes) - Tapping Your Anger Away With EFT - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Pat BurnsAnger is a part of all our lives. If we’re really fortunate, we may not have a lot of people around us that make us mad. If we’re less fortunate, we may find that every day is a test for us, and that we spend an awful lot of time trying to stay calm in the face of irritations, aggravations and ...
Views: 3622(1 vote) - Causes of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere are a number of causes of eating disorders, but the two main culprits are fashion and culture. For a number of years, fashion models have been as thin as they could get, and anyone who wasn’t underweight by health standards was rejected as “too fat” to be a model. Therefore, even narrowing ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Evaluate Progress - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from M.J. RyanPamela Busch owns a restaurant in San Francisco. Like everyone else, she felt the pinch of the economic downturn as people stopped going out to eat. She decided to adapt by offering a three-course tasting menu at a set price. Great. Her desired outcome is to stay in business. She’s accepted ...
Views: 1845(5 votes) - You Can Heal Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Donna DeVaneHealing your life is really easy. It's simple to do when you are ready for permanent changes and willing to commit to living a new way. You must be ready to let go of the old story, you know, the story you tell everyone you meet who will listen. The old story that details every pain, every ...
Views: 1480(3 votes) - The Miracle of Who We Are - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from ROBERT VANWALDICKA tiger can only give birth to a baby tiger with all the same DNA and characteristics that the mother tiger has. It cannot give birth to a bird or an elephant. The new baby cannot contain DNA that is different from its mother. The miracle of birth is retained within each and every species and ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - Why Should A Life Coach Write? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHow and what do you feel when a writer shares an insight or technique that creates a desired shift for you at the inner and/or outer level? Exactly! You’re reading this now, which means you have a desire to provide a similar experience for others through your unique offering: articles, ...
Views: 1731(3 votes) - What’s Your Motivation? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Margaret MeloniJane had a tough decision to make. She had two strong candidates for her former Director of Software Development position. Newly promoted to CIO (Chief Information Officer) Jane needed to backfill her old position quickly. This was the first decision she would make in her new role, so selecting ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Coaching Only Works for Those Willing to Change - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Donna DeVaneBefore you get offended or x out of the page hear me out. I’ve been coaching for many years and have worked with hundreds of people. I’ve made a terrific discovery. There are two types of people who sign up for coaching and or healing work. The first group is filled with folks who ...
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