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- 3 Keys to Adjust Your Career Search to The Tough Economy - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Hallie CrawfordBy Hallie Crawford, Certified Career Coach There’s gloom and doom everywhere regarding the economy, especially in the media. This can make it especially difficult to focus on conducting an effective job search . Let’s be real - the economy will have an effect on your career search. It is ...
Views: 1375 - Move Your Business Into Consumers' Hearts - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Lelo PaulPerception is everything in today's world, especially for businesses. The success of a business depends on how its consumers and stakeholders perceive it and what sort of a position they give it in relation to its competitors. A strong brand can create its own place in the hearts of consumers, ...
Views: 1393 - Diabetes Treatment – Discover The Ultimate Solution To Diabetes - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Dana MortensonDiabetes treatment, for some people, remains a mystery. For so many years, people have been led to believe that diabetes has no cure; that once you were diagnosed as a diabetic, you are a diabetic for life. Indeed, when you think about it a number of diabetes treatment options are geared ...
Views: 1086 - Execute Rhythm in Six Steps with an Easy-to-Implement Strategic Planning Process - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from James MurphyMany businesses have a strategic planning process that leads to objectives and goals that hopefully, in turn, lead to flawless execution. This process usually equates to some sort of far-off ideal and loose timeline for achievement. Few organizations have Mission Objectives that relate daily, ...
Views: 1476 - The 10 Regions of Government Contracting - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Laura GuthrieAs mentioned in the previous post, the most effective way to market to the government is by knowing where your product/service is needed. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has broken the country into ten different regions. There is at least one SBA office in every state which provides ...
Views: 1180 - The Mantras of the Transcendental Meditation Technique - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kevin BlairThese days we hear a lot of talk about the mantras used for meditation. Some people say a random word is best, others recommend the universal sound Aum or Om. But what about the mantras used in the Transcendental Meditation technique? Are they generic or special? Secular or religious? Useless or ...
Views: 3034(3 votes) - It's Time To Change Your Focus - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever noticed just how easy it can be to find yourself focusing on what you haven't yet accomplished? Do you know what I mean? You're lying in bed at night thinking about your to-do list and saying to yourself, "OH, I didn't get this done, and I didn't get that done ...
Views: 1333(3 votes) - Karma and Art - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Caryn ColganArt and karma go together like paint and brush. Karma is generally thought of as the law of cause and effect. Karma can also be a powerful tool in the manifestation of goals and dreams. How? Changing your mind changes everything. At any moment you can change your life by the labels you attach ...
Views: 1349 - Internet Marketing Mentor: Should You Have One? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Brad GosseTake a good look at the high achievers in the world today. Think about the pro athletes, big time executives, movie stars and successful entrepreneurs. What do they all have in common? Drive certainly, ambition undoubtedly and obviously some type of specialized skill. You can also be sure ...
Views: 594 - Do Not Engage - Dealing With Your Bipolar Partners' Angry Outbursts - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Kathleen Hennessey Buchanan"I will not engage; I will not engage; I will not engage. No matter what mean, cruel or hurtful things he says, does or accuses me of, I will not engage." I can't tell you how many times that verse has gone through my head, since my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder II, ...
Views: 9633(2 votes) - Selling Your Property in a Financial Distressful Situation: Take Action. - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Kevin SullivanSwimming alone in the deep waters of financial distress will sometimes make us want to bury our head in the sand and hope all of our problems will all go away. This doesn't usually work, however, so if you are in this position you need to take action! One of the first steps you want to take ...
Views: 1258 - Selling Your Property in a Financial Distressful Situation: Communication is Key - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Kevin SullivanSelling your property under the best of conditions can still leave many homeowners feeling a bit stressed as well as vulnerable: promising offers that fall apart, price reductions leaving less money for next property purchase, and opening the house (and valuables) for strangers to pick through ...
Views: 1208 - The Hidden Messages of Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Dieter PauwelsNegative emotions such as fear, stress, anxiety, guilt, or resentment burn your will power and drain your energy more and faster than anything else in your life. Emotions are labels we put on ourselves to describe a very personal physical experience. They arise from personal judgment, low ...
Views: 1234 - Organizing Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Sarah BuckwalterMost of us are drowning in paper these days. It doesn’t seem to ever stop; mail, school papers, magazines. If you don’t have a good way to manage and maintain it, it will just keep piling up. To help keep a handle on your papers, you will need to set up a paper management system. A paper ...
Views: 1322 - Random Observations on the Current Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Theodore HendersonAlong with the rest of the world, I am watching the United States economy as well as the world economy. Here are some sobering statistics for certain groups from a recent survey by MarketWatch.com WORKING FAMILIES 60% of Americans are not prepared for today's crisis. 50% could only go ...
Views: 1044 - Visualize Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Dawn AngierVisualize Your Success How Visualization Can Become Reality If you’ve had any kind of exposure to success technologies, you’ve certainly heard about the power of visualization. Well, it’s true. It works. We attract what we think about. And we do it all the time—consciously or ...
Views: 1007(3 votes) - Herbs on Ice – Summer Teas - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyForget caffeine-filled Red Bull and sugar-laden soft drinks. For nourishing refreshment, nothing quenches better—or is easier to prepare—than herbal iced tea. There are many ways to take herbs for wellness – a tea to relax you after a hectic day, a capsule to help support your immune system ...
Views: 1231(5 votes) - Current Health News Sources Need To Be Reliable - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Diana ValentineHaving constant access to new information and current health news is an exciting part of modern life. But recently there have been a number of email hoaxes and internet scams that have resulted in a more cautious public when it comes to finding out the latest in health bulletins. Your best bet ...
Views: 1205 - What is Discipline? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipI’ve been thinking a lot about what I believe to be the central challenge facing our clients right now, along with the rest of our society. It’s not an original concept by any means, but more and more I come to believe that it is the key to unlocking every success principle in ...
Views: 3942(8 votes) - 3 Essential Oils for Everyday Use - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Margo BastosEssential Oils are easy to use and very effective for treating everyday ailments and conditions. Here are 3 of my favourite oils and some easy applications to start you off... Lavender - is the “must-have” essential oil. It is highly regarded for its skin healing properties and ...
Views: 2384 - The Need for Training - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanIf IFAs and Life Assurance Companies are to compete effectively with the direct sales channels that are trading today and with the many more about to appear in the next 24 months then they must first realise exactly what they have to do. If they want to keep, never mind increase, their ...
Views: 1424 - Facts Behind Hair Loss in Men - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Stefen ArkinsonGoing bald is a fact of life for millions of men. Adults lose about 10,000 scalp hairs each and every day. Hair normally lives for around five years. With male pattern baldness these hairs do not always get replaced and gradually bald areas appear. This process can however take a long time and ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Review Sites – A Perfect Tool For Reputation Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Robart AlexFor the success of any business, it is important to use right type of marketing and advertising strategies. Without using right type of strategies, it is impossible to expand your business in the right way. Actually advertising is crucial because it allows people to know about your products ...
Views: 527 - Do you want a unique fat burning whole body workout in 30 minutes or less? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt seems pretty trite to say that we all want to get ripped and lean but do so in the shortest amount of time, but it is a trite saying that I hear over and over again. Everyone will ALWAYS be looking for shortcuts to weight loss and physical fitness. The problem is, many people look to pills ...
Views: 801 - Live The Examined Life, And Create The Life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaIt was Henry David Thoreau in the 1800s—the transcendental era of literature, if you're a literature major—who wrote in Walden: "The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." Of course if he were writing today, he'd say, "The mass of people or persons live lives of quiet ...
Views: 2924 - One Creative Breakthrough - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaOne creative breakthrough can make a giant difference in your ability to contribute, and in your ability to receive the rewards that come with contribution. I'd like to give you a personal example from my own life and affairs. Again, this is metaphorical for you in your own career. If you're ...
Views: 781 - They Didn't Hurt McDonald's, But They Did Hurt The Nation - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Ted CiubaI once met a gentleman who was from the State Attorney General's office in Texas, where they had the famous McDonald's hot coffee case. Now, you know they call it “hot” coffee for a reason—and this lady, as you may remember the story, purchased some hot coffee and spilt it on herself. I ...
Views: 1244(3 votes) - Over the Counter UTI Treatment - The Growing Concerns About Self-Medication Using OTCs - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDoctors and other medical practitioners have expressed their concern regarding the availability of over the counter UTI treatment. According to these doctors, antibiotic medications about 10 years ago, could never be bought without the doctor's prescription. Today, more than 200 of these ...
Views: 1249 - DIVINE POWERS HAVE THEIR ROOTS IN THE CHAKRA FAMILY OF KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaLife is a Yajna. Life also has a priest, demi-god and other paraphernalia. Scriptural scholars have correlated all this. While giving a special description of Kundalini Yajna the Mundakopanishad says (2/1/9) : Great souls have emerged from it. The 7 flames of fire are emitted from it. ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE 4 LEGS OF TRUE RELIGION - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaHuman life is bound by inner duties and external responsibilities. In order that human greatness proliferates in both these areas culture and civilizations have come into being which lay down the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of thinking and character carving. Culture is internal, Civility is external, ...
Views: 1009 - Forex - Benefits of Forex Trading - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Ruben DiazAlthough the Forex market is by far the largest financial market in the world and the most liquid too, have been long time kept away from small and medium investors, who could not operate in this market on competitive terms. Now this exciting and lucrative financial market is available to ...
Views: 619 - What is Shared Web Hosting? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from N K SinghOnline business is becoming more populated than the other businesses. If you want to have a business in internet first you have to know about internet then you have to know about the business system. There are many companies those can offer you to have share of the companies. If you interested ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - Seasons of Beauty: Aging Gracefully - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe tend to associate youth with beauty, but the truth is that beauty transcends every age. Just as a deciduous tree is stunning in all its stages--from its full leafy green in the summer to its naked skeleton during winter and everything in between--human beings are beautiful throughout their ...
Views: 671(1 vote) - Red River Rising: How to Survive the Floods of 2009 - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn El Dorado, Kansas earlier this month, a 15-year-old girl on her way home from high school lost control of her Honda Accord and crashed into a drainage ditch. Bayleigh Stovall hydroplaned on pooled water that had collected on Main Street during a downpour. Bayleigh managed to call a friend who ...
Views: 714 - May I See Your Glasses? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy daughter has decided to move out. She has reached a time in her life when conforming to the parental guidelines of our house has become too stifling, the impractical responsibilities of our household holding her back. She even informed me that I am the “worst mom in the world.” The ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Debt Advice: What Get’s You In Debt, And How To Get Back Out - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe balance between the money coming into your pocket and the money going out has got to be maintained. If you were to weigh the two, the ideal scene would be this: cash coming in weighs 75% more than the dough going out. To simply put, earn plenty more than what you spend for. But that kinda ...
Views: 905 - The Big Mistake about Mistakes - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFreedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes. ~ Mahatma Gandhi I have a very vivid memory of being in the 4th grade, standing at the blackboard with a long division problem in front of me, feeling completely in the ...
Views: 625 - Rewards Program and Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Navneet SinghThe word customer loyalty is employed to explain the performance of repeat consumers, in addition to those that recommend good scores, reviews, or testimonials. A few customers do an exacting company a great overhaul by offering positive word of mouth advertising regarding a creation, telling ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Perfect Couple, Imperfect Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCouples come in different shapes and sizes. There are power couples, the sporty ones, and the save-Mother-Earth ones. We also see a lot of young couples, often with a toddler in tow, and of course there are those who quietly sit in a park bench, holding hands—the old couple that never fails to ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - Motherhood Brings Meaning, But Not How You Thought It Would - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's long been assumed that motherhood brings meaning to our lives. We guide, love, nurture and support our offspring and sometimes feel appreciated in return -- all elements that can fuel our connectedness and satisfaction in the world. It's easy to find meaningful moments as a mom, but it's ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - The Only Single in the Group - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Within my circle of friends, all but one of us has a boyfriend. When we go out it's all the couples...and me. I love being with everyone but sometimes I feel so alone within the group. It's as if a spotlight is on me screaming "I'm the only one that doesn't have someone." What's the ...
Views: 546 - Choosing a chiropractor - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Jesse ThomasChiropractic therapy is quite popular. Especially for certain complaints related to the musculoskeletal system. For example lower back pain. The therapy can at times give results faster than traditional medicine and therefore it makes sense for you to consider visiting a chiropractor. Since ...
Views: 758 - How Much is a Life Worth? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow much is a life worth? For Peter Singer, this isn't a rhetorical question or dorm room–style thought experiment. In his provocative new book, "The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty," Singer, a professor of philosophy at Princeton University, argues that we have a moral ...
Views: 802 - Future Chimp - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA report in the latest issue of the journal Current Biology chronicles the adventures of a Santino, a chimp at Sweden's Furuvik Zoo. Apparently the 30-year-old chimp began evidencing some aggressive behavior eleven years ago when he was 19--about the time chimps, in their maturity, seek to ...
Views: 636 - Wear the Habit of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Our self-image and our habits tend to go together. Change one and you will automatically change the other. The word “habit” originally meant a garment or clothing... Our habits are literally garments worn by our personalities. They are not accidental, or happenstance. We have them because they ...
Views: 703 - Tulsi – Holy Basil: Your Daily Adaptogen - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDescribed as the most holy plant on earth in the ancient Vedic Puranas, tulsi is still revered today as holier than holy. For thousands of years, tulsi has been grown for spiritual purposes in the backyards of most Indian homes. Its branches are sanded into beads and worn to enhance spiritual ...
Views: 4273 - Present Danger – Is Scarcity the Real Enemy? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA state of danger is where something is perceived to be at risk. The state of the world right now has us concerned that what we have come to rely on is at risk. A shift is happening which is both welcomed and feared. How did we get to this place? We’re highly intelligent beings. How did we allow ...
Views: 694 - Spring is in the Air, But How Are Your Allergies? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring offers us an opportunity to appreciate the renewal cycle of life. It’s a wonderful time of year. Spring also brings its downside amongst the daffodils – humidity, mold and dampness. My background as an allergy-testing technician in the Pacific Northwest revealed important clues about ...
Views: 632 - What "Traveler's Eyes" Can Teach us About Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is a day I leave the beautiful island of Maui and head back to the Boston area. It is always hard to leave such a beautiful place. I am very grateful for the time that I spend in Maui. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Travel is a blessing as when we travel we ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - 7 Unusual Steps to Office Zen: Mind, Body, Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMIND * Keep a stack of small origami squares on your desk next to an empty jar. Any time your mind is wandering from your task and you want to keep your fingers busy, fold yourself a paper crane and place on in a jar. Pretty soon, you will have an entire jar of little paper origami cranes. ...
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