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- Is Venting Good for You? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Alan AHave you ever wondered if venting was a useful way to release your emotions? Simply put, is venting good for you? I guess that depends on what you mean by venting. If by venting you mean screaming, yelling, ranting or raving about your problems, feelings and emotions with anger, then no, venting ...
Views: 16441(3 votes) - The Myth Surrounding Diet Soda - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Emile Jarreau"It's diet soda so it has to be good for you right?" Wrong. To the surprise of many Americans, many of the diet sodas being touted as a healthy alternative to the more popular and unhealthy, high-fructose sodas such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola are in fact just as harmful to your body and your ...
Views: 1799 - The Big Key To Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipWhen our clients are exposed to our company, they are often impressed with how we really stress the concept of Freedom - and well they should be. Our central core value is Freedom, our web address is deliverfreedom.com, heck- it’s the name of our company! At the same time I see that the vast ...
Views: 1712(4 votes) - Good Business Attitude Comes from Consequences - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Kevin BurnsConsequences are the guideposts of your moral compass. If there were no consequences, people would run roughshod over each other. Items in your garage would be stolen by your neighbors. Police forces would become irrelevant. You would leave the doors unlocked because, what’s the point? Business ...
Views: 1769(1 vote) - Make Me a Match - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Piero CaramellaAnyone who has seen images of an Italian vineyard or heard of its wine country probably has had at least some fleeting desire to know a bit more about wine than they do currently. Sitting down at a solid oak table, swirling the wine, scenting the flavors and finally enjoying all of the nuances ...
Views: 794 - The Three Things A Job Seeker Must Know to Use Social Networking as a Job Search Tool - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Alvah ParkerSocial Networking (Web 2.0) The buzz about it is unbelievable. Are you wondering why? It's because using social networking can be the key to your positioning yourself as an expert in your field. By blogging or using sites like Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter, you can reach hundreds ...
Views: 1036 - Ten Tips for a Good Billing and Collection System - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Alvah ParkerCash flow is critical to any professional service firm but especially small ones. How do you prevent clients from delaying paying their bills or worse not paying at all? Here are 10 tips: 1. Establish ground rules during the initial appointment with the client. If you don’t have a written ...
Views: 1206 - Trying to Reconcile - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! My girlfriend and I broke up about 5 weeks ago. I’m 22 and we have been dating 3 years - on and off for 5. She broke up with me because of the way I was treating her, I was being a pretty bad boyfriend. So, after 5 weeks we had a talk and she was willing to open her heart for me to come ...
Views: 1542 - Switching from a Suffering Industry to a Safe One= - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve been laid off from your job because the industry is drying up – or think you’re in jeopardy of this happening – and want to find a solution to your problem, you’re not alone. There are a lot of people who started out in the industry of their choice only to realize that it is dying out ...
Views: 749 - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanToday organizations employ life coaches in the workplace so that the employees can achieve the desired results through proper guidance and training and therefore achieve increased efficiency at work. Hence whether it involves completing deadlines, attending meetings or planning out the next ...
Views: 5703(4 votes) - Thriving in the New Normal - It's a S.N.A.P. - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Barrett Clemmensen PowellIt was the best of times and well, the best of times, to borrow from Charles Dickens. It was the Age of Excess. During the Age of Excess, generally from the 90s until recently, people were able to buy their dream home in upscale neighborhoods without even having to say how much they earned ...
Views: 1129 - Practice Meat - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Barrett Clemmensen PowellA few times a year, every year, I brush off the patio furniture in the back yard, remove the cover from the propane gas barbecue and wipe it down. My friends begin to arrive; we break out the wine and beer, chips and salsa, deviled eggs and the pickle tray. I open the valve to the propane tank ...
Views: 1359(3 votes) - Steering Yourself towards the Path You Choose - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Geoff LowThe vast majority of us have to face a daily grind of work, problems, blame and still be answerable to someone else. Who wants this kind of life? Unfortunately, as I say, the picture I just gave isn’t based on an isolated experience. A lot of people lead this kind of life. In fact, most of ...
Views: 771 - Let the Fireworks Continue - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Jan DeniseAs we pause to celebrate our nation's freedom, it's apparent that we as individuals determine its value to us. We can -- and must, if (SET ITAL) we (END ITAL) are to be free -- declare individual freedom; and we can do it on the same grounds: (SET ITAL) We hold these truths to be ...
Views: 1318 - Show Up Aligned With Your Dream to Turn it Into Reality - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"Eighty percent of success is just showing up." — Woody Allen Showing up in your life is, indeed, an ingredient to success in any endeavor. How you show up, what your state of being is, defines what it is you succeed in creating, experiencing. Do you show up insecure, doubtful, full of fear ...
Views: 956 - Here’s How To Attain Your Dream Career - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Geoff LowMost of us leave high school after graduation choosing courses that cover a wide range of job opportunities. At the young age of 18 we have very little idea as to what we want to be in the future. We have no idea what we would enjoy working at. There are of course some lucky few who have ...
Views: 1135(3 votes) - Get Around Easily With Travel Organizers - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Get OrganizedOrganizing all of the items you will be taking with you during your travels can sometimes be a very challenging task. It is sometimes difficult to keep all of your money, credit cards, identification, and other important travel documents in order, while also managing your luggage and family. ...
Views: 1107 - Benefits of Coaching - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Dirk ZellerCoaching for peak performers has been around for years. The most successful athletes, for many decades, have been coached to win the big event. Tiger Woods would not be the golfer he is today without his golf coaches. Michael Jordan, John Elway, and Michael Johnson have all had coaches. ...
Views: 1055 - Social Media Optimization and its five rules - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Sanjay AroraSocial media optimization is a vast and simple subject that works upon implementing the changes in the desired website to enhance its Link ability and make it more visible in social media searches on custom search engines. The objective behind this is to become popular amongst posts on blogs, ...
Views: 783 - How to Grow Your Business by Writing and Publishing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Melinda CoppWriting for print and online publication can generate new business leads, drive traffic to your site, build relationships with your clients and prospects, and attract an audience. If you need to grow your business, consider the following ways to get your byline out there. 1. Online Article ...
Views: 900 - How to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Tim RyanPerhaps you have been through this type of thing before where by you have decided to improve your health and fitness and in the beginning you felt really motivated. Perhaps you saw an inspirational movie that caused you to take action, maybe a friend of yours you hadn't seen for a long time ...
Views: 866 - Yoga helps you grow taller - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Cristian StanIf you use the Internet to search for information on how to grow in height, more than likely you will notice the benefits that yoga registered in this area. Everyone understands this growing taller process differently and thus the information received may have either a positive or a negative ...
Views: 767 - Pregnancy And HPV: Will There Be Complications At All? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Judith ShervenPregnancy and HPV can undoubtedly harm the unborn baby. It can positively complicate a pregnancy. That is why it is important to consult an obstetrician-gynecologist if a pregnant woman has HPV. During pregnancy, it is very significant to know if the woman does have genital warts. If she does, ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Food as a Reflection of Self-Love - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I thought about an interesting topic to discuss for this week’s blog, I decided to come back to one of my (and hopefully your) favorite topics…food! And I’m not simply referring to the tasty treats we put in our mouths. Equally important are the ways we nourish ourselves on a primary level. ...
Views: 659 - This History, Present, And Future Of GIS - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Sarah JamesThis is the era of fast technological advancements. Considering the growth of technologies in different sectors, the communication field is the fastest growing one. With the introduction of the internet, International borders are not even speed bumps today. Personal communication and business ...
Views: 1388 - Night Night, Sleep Tight: A Look at Sexual Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn every story worth telling, there is a colorful beginning. This one begins with me… When my stepfather started caressing me, and lightly tickling my arms, legs, and back, it felt nice. I felt loved. I was often watching television when he would cuddle with me on the sofa. My ...
Views: 3362(1 vote) - First Date Goals and Etiquette to Help You Find Summer Love - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Gloria MacDonaldGloria MacDonald, the owner of Perfect Partners: The Personal Relationship Executive Search Firm gives you some advice on getting through that pivotal first date. It is important that you have simple goals and expectations for a first date, particularly for women. Set a goal not to approach ...
Views: 1539 - A Self-Help Kit for Closed Minds - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPresident Obama is meeting with resistance to some of his biggest and most daring plans for change. He repeats over and over that he is open to suggestions from all sides. When the Republicans balked at his current budget, he asked them to provide one of their own. They didn't, and the reason ...
Views: 577 - Similarities Between the Zodiac and Medicine Wheel - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEarth Medicine and the Medicine Wheel were derived from an ancient source—the Circle of Life and Power, which was the original “Magik Circle” going back to the Phoenicians, the Babylonians and beyond. The sun, with its power as an amazing generator of electromagnetic energy, was the first object ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - Giving the Gift of You: Serving Your Community - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTo live harmoniously, we need to be supportive and helpful to all people, creatures, and plant life that share this earth with us. While “being of service” is part of being a good citizen of the world, it also feels good to help others. When we do something for others in service, without the ...
Views: 1551 - To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Economy’s Effect on American Sleep Habits - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople are not sleeping well these days. My clients complain about it, my friends complain about it, and even my parents complain about it. As a former insomniac, I thought I should give some tips in today’s blog about how to resolve this important issue. Lack of sleep ages the body like no ...
Views: 865 - Bodymind: Love Your Immune System - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is a time when we can easily catch a cold. Your immune system is one of the most complex and important systems in your body as it recognizes foreign substances, such as viruses or bacteria, and prevents them from doing you any harm. But it is also highly subject to being influenced by ...
Views: 570 - Choose The Right Person From The Dating Scene - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSingles go on a date for different reasons: some to meet new people, while others to pick out a new flavour of the month. But, daters all over the world share one common end-result from the dating scene: to meet the right person, the one who can make sparks fly, and create the best romantic ...
Views: 968 - A Step in the Right Direction - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYogi Berra is one of the most popular and beloved baseball players of all time. In addition to winning ten World Series rings and being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Yogi Berra is well known for his poignant, yet often confusing sayings. “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over”, “When you come to a ...
Views: 614 - How to Choose the Right Airline Miles Card To Suit Your Needs - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Ashley Jane SummersDo you often take trips abroad or out of State? If yes, have you thought about applying for a credit card with airline miles rewards? This article talks about what an airline miles credit card is and why having one can give you an advantage. Airline-Sponsored/Specific Reward Credit ...
Views: 639 - 5 Reasons It's Okay to Lose Your Job - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou lost your job? Oh my god. You suck at life. I'm kidding. Really, really kidding. If you've lost your job, whether as a result of the recession or not (I'll get to that), you are not alone. Which brings me to the top 5 reasons it's OK you lost your job. 1. So did everybody ...
Views: 679 - Living a Holistic Life - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome people wonder what a holistic lifestyle entails. It is more than just eating organic foods and practicing yoga from time to time. It means paying attention to all aspects of your life: relationships, career, health and spirituality to be sure that you are living a life in balance. This ...
Views: 874(2 votes) - How Multi-Goaling Beats Multi-Tasking Every Time - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOf course you have multiple things to do. That's a good thing. In fact, if you didn't have multiple things to do you might be coming near the end of an active life. Even if you've lost your job, and I know what that one's like, you still have multiple things to do. More accurately stated, you ...
Views: 780 - What is this Pain? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt starts as tightness in the upper solar plexus. Then it starts to droop like the top of an ice cream cone on a hundred-degree day, eventually melting over everything to form a vague coating of ambivalence. Sometimes it matures into hopelessness and, for some, even depression. The "it" is the ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - What's Your Energy Boost? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week, we celebrated the first day of spring by asking our community members how they renew themselves in the spirit of spring. Click here for a round-up of last week’s best articles on spring renewal. This week, I want to ask our community members: how do you maintain your energy? How do ...
Views: 778 - Send Artistic Greetings To Show How Much You Care - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraArtistic greetings come in several various kinds and forms and they have been very popular for many years until now. A lot of people like to buy one for special occasions like birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings and holidays. Each individual feels the need to send good wishes to ...
Views: 800 - Clean Email List - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from John OsgoodUsually the smart online marketer spends most of their time shaping their email marketing campaign to gain loyal customers and eventually expand their business. Once you have created a perfect message for your targeted email recipients, you are ready to start your email marketing campaign. ...
Views: 872 - Spring Cleaning: Swab Down the Mental Decks - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSPRING IS HERE (hip hip hooray), and I’ve started cleaning! I’m not just cleaning out the closets and sweeping the tumbleweed dust balls from under the bed. I'm also working on my clutter filled mind. Yup, my mind is filled with an assortment of – for want of a better word – crap that is ...
Views: 699 - "I Want To Go Home" - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGhar jana hai - I want to go home - are three words that I heat twice yesterday. Simple words that could have been said innocuously by anyone. But in this case these three anodyne, words took on a whole new meaning as they were mouthed by what one may call homeless souls. The first one to ...
Views: 975 - Building Your Real Estate Investing All-Star Roster - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Cheryl PinkardEvery star player (that’s you) needs a supporting team. There are several key players you’ll need to facilitate the success of your real estate investing business: Realtor, Contractor, Mortgage Broker, Appraiser, Attorney, Accountant. Realtors—One great source of leads can be working with a ...
Views: 788 - The Reality Of Male Menopause - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWomen basically do not monopolize the market corner of menopause. Perceived as a natural physiological process brought about by aging, menopause is more or less an anticipated phenomenon. Menopause being the transition from being reproductive to non-reproductive in women is instigated by a ...
Views: 1300(3 votes) - Survival With Vitamin B - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Jay StockmanProper diets have long been known to be beneficial to our overall good health. New research has demonstrated more specifics as to just how important and what we need to eat in order to stay healthy and fit. Vitamin B is actually a family of 8 water soluble Vitamins each with specific ...
Views: 1304 - Top 3 Big Fat Mistakes of Real Estate Investors - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Cheryl PinkardDo not invest in real estate until you read this report on the three major pitfalls that real estate investors fall into. Big Fat Mistake #1—Willy Nilly Syndrome—The worst thing you can do in real estate or any business is to enter into it haphazardly. Before you begin you need to set ...
Views: 787 - 10 Quick Energy Boosts in Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am not a health expert--or any expert for that matter. Nonetheless, in celebration of this week’s theme on keeping up your energy, here are my personal tips on energizing your mind, body and spirit. MIND Meditate: Two works in particular inspired me to finally integrate meditation into my ...
Views: 1819 - Top 3 Must Haves for Your Real Estate Investing Business - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Cheryl PinkardThere are a few things that every real estate investor must have in place for the success of his or her business. Three things your business can’t live without are: 1. Marketing—Without leads you have no business. You must aggressively market within you target area if you want to be a ...
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