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- Is Vista Vulnerable To Hacking? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIs it really indeed possible that Windows Vista, Microsoft’s newly released operating system being vulnerable and prone to hacking? Yes indeed, ladies and gentlemen and it is confirmed according to Microsoft itself. Well, it seems that an audio podcast has the capacity of hacking Windows Vista’s ...
Views: 802 - The Current Craze To Hit Us--- Blogging - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s the newest craze or very much “in” thing to hit us right now. Blogging is intrinsically something which several of the oldies or the old fashioned take for granted, but for the young and emerging beginners, it could seem such an overwhelming web of issues and vague questions that has to be ...
Views: 498 - Are You Suitable For A Laser Eye Surgery? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAre you seriously considering undergoing laser eye surgery? We have to understand who should undergo laser surgeries as there are several people who don’t meet the medical standards needed for this high tech eye operation. We must bear in mind that this procedure is not at all like magic; it’s ...
Views: 675 - Six Wonderful Reasons To Make Love Now - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s normal that after spending years as a couple, your sex life becomes a little stale. The urge to do it with your lover has reached its plateau. Sex has become a part of the chores. Those sizzling, sweltering, tantric, sex has somehow become the thing of the past. Although there is no ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Relationship Guide For New Lovers - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraThe start of a relationship can be a slippery road to navigate. Young lovers can be overwhelmed with their anxiousness and excitement. They tend to over think their new relationship, and sometimes depend on guessing games on what their partner thinks or wants. Since new lovers are taking the ...
Views: 647 - Signs That A Man Is Taking Your Seriously - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraA woman’s love has always been so pure and unconditional. Nothing in this planet can compare with it. It is kind and compassionate, patient and nurturing, sweet and generous. Every man knows that when a woman falls in love, she will walk on water, climb the highest mountain, cross heaven and ...
Views: 5051 - The Truth Why Men Cheat - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraRoyalty, politicians, celebrities, sports star, and your next door neighbour- what do these gentlemen have in common aside from being rich, famous and powerful? All of them cheated from their wives. Most of these guys have above average gorgeous, sexy, and equally famous wife. These gentlemen ...
Views: 655 - Are Your Sleeping With A Stranger? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAnother year has come by, and with this, you cannot help but to assess certain things, like how you’ve done the previous year, in your career, your relationship with your friends, your growth as a person. You try to see if you have really grown, financially, mentally, spiritually, and ...
Views: 585 - Enter The Enterprising World Of Multi-level Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps most of you have already heard or familiar about Multi-Level Marketing. For most individuals out there who have the will to succeed and persevere, the right attitude when it comes to selling and the determination to be financially independent, why don’t you try multi-level marketing? But ...
Views: 576 - More Money Making Ideas To Cash In On The Internet - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraWant to know more about some Internet money making ideas? Well then, if you are wondering how you can find and generate some money making ideas in the World Wide Web, it is good to know that you are not alone. Almost a lot of people nowadays are looking for some ways and means on how to augment ...
Views: 503 - Safe Plastic Surgery: Things To Consider Before Going Under The Knife - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraCalling all ladies (and men also)! Are you seriously considering undergoing plastic surgery? Well, if you have the cash and if you think you are definitely ready for it, then it's your choice since it is your body anyway. But wait—before you finally succumb to go under that seductive knife, take ...
Views: 618 - Attention Artists And Writers: Know Your Intellectual Property Rights - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIf you’re an artist, a writer, a lyricist, or anyone belonging to the artistic realm, especially if you are just new on the scene and you want to break in the market, it is just natural that you’ll do anything to succeed. But how do you do that without being exploited or being “used” (without ...
Views: 525 - Some Innovative Ideas To Achieve Financial Freedom And Independence - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Menno Spijkstra“Financial freedom”—wow, these words simply sounds divine. For who else doesn’t want this kind of freedom? Some people simply dream about it, some people want it, yet can’t make it happen, while others are already living that LIFE. It’s one thing to have enough money to get by, having enough ...
Views: 655 - Tried And Tested Anti Aging Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraEspecially for the ladies out there, it is quite a bit embarrassing to be mistakenly told that you look years older than you actually are, isn’t it? So, before this ever happens, you might as well take some precautionary measures—since as they say, prevention is better than cure. And this is ...
Views: 557 - Keep Children Safe Online To Protect Them From Possible Harm - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSocial networking online is booming. By joining on these sites, you are widening your connections as well as you get to know more and more people around the world. You get in touch to different people from different places that you have known from these social media. Others use this as a way to ...
Views: 834 - Are You Guilty Of Giving Unsolicited Advice? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is an unsolicited advice? It's an advice given without being asked for in the first place. You may ask, so why is this bad--I only wanted to help? Well, first things first--advice wasn't being asked or requested. Aside from the fact that you are like, 'prying' or meddling into other ...
Views: 662 - Goodbye To The Year That Was, Welcome Aboard 2011! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraI still mused and quite reminisced the past year that was in 2010. I wonder what's gonna hold for the Year of the Rabbit--2011. Apparently, with all the glorious and festive mood in celebrating New Year's Eve Countdown at Times Square, I still continued my mini-celebration alone by cleaning ...
Views: 590 - Got A Problem? Here Are Some Of The Best Problem Solving Techniques! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraWe all need those creative problem solving techniques may it be for new business concepts, how to deal with others, or simply to find the most convenient way of doing things. Whatever your reasons are, here are the problem solving techniques to try in order to come up with your own styles to ...
Views: 558 - Cultivate Your Personal Skills To Get A Job Even On A Financial Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraOur economy is still on a financial crisis and many are looking for a job for an income. With a situation like this, it’s hard not to have a job. That’s one of the biggest problems that most of our fellows are facing. Money is associated in our life. Everything is connected to it from our food, ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - You Can Let Go Peacefully, Calmly - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraI can still remember it--the pain of my first heartbreak. I was quite young then and it took me quite awhile to admit to myself that indeed it was over. You know that feeling of wonder and happiness where the first time you love someone and someone loved you back. Where you never had your ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Got A Lonely Friend? Here's How To Help - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEveryone of us gets lonesome at times, and we need some help from others to cope with loneliness. If you know you've got a lonely friend, here's how to help them. *You can invite them to dine and watch movies. A lonely friend will sometimes avoid discussing loneliness with others, that's why ...
Views: 2441 - Find Out If It Is A Genuine Smile Or A Forced Smile - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA smile on a person's face is more than just signifying joy or "glad-to-meet-you" mode. As much as it is commonly used in body language, it can also be the most misunderstood and can even be misleading. For example, when you look at that new face or say, a stranger smiling at you across the ...
Views: 670 - Signs That He Loves You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLet’s face it ladies, in these days, we just can’t take anymore crap from men. We have no time to play around and be fooled around with. We value our time and with that we need to know that the person we are with is really worth our time. All women need to know that they are being treated ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - You Know He Loves You When… - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA woman’s love has always been so pure and unconditional. Nothing in this planet can compare with it. It is kind and compassionate, patient and nurturing, sweet and generous. Every man knows that when a woman falls in love, she will walk on water, climb the highest mountain, cross heaven and ...
Views: 2756 - Three Factors That Can End Your Relationship In An Instant - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRelationships, some people take this for granted, while others make it their whole existence. Some people are lucky enough to have it for a lifetime, while some consider it as an unending quest. Some find it hard, while others find it a breeze. Everybody has an opinion about what it’s like being ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - Helping A Loved One Deal With Depression - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOne thing that makes life so intriguing is the surprises it brings. We can never tell what’s going to happened next, no matter how cautious or controlled you are, some things just happened and there is nothing you can do about it. When s*** happens in your life, you just got to deal with it, you ...
Views: 706 - Some Quick Happy Fixes To A Happier Day At Work - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt's normal that we tend to get unhappy, tired or simply unmotivated to work every once in a while. As I was browsing the Net lately, I came upon some employees' some quick happy fixes on how to combat a dreary or unmotivated day at the workplace. And here are some of what I found out: -Have ...
Views: 984 - Signs That You're Unhappy At Work - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo you feel happy in your job? There are tell-tale signs of unhappiness in the workplace. Check out if you're feeling these stuff: 1) You're always procrastinating at work. This is by far one of the obvious signs of unhappiness in the workplace. When you feel unmotivated, it's only natural ...
Views: 1523 - Learning The Fine Art Of Letting Go - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe are not exempt from hurting, resentments, and some other negative emotions. Some of us have been broken-hearted, been burned and jaded. Sometimes, we've been into the pits of despair that we become so numb to the pain that we can no longer cry. The question now is, how does one start the ...
Views: 537 - Giving The Best Inexpensive Christmas Gift? Then Do Something Nice - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSo it's Christmas--it's the season of joy and gift-giving, yet some of you may worry what's the best gift we can give to our loved ones this holiday season. Especially for the totally clueless, or who are trying to save money to give gifts, then how about doing something nice for other people? ...
Views: 582 - This Christmas, Be Nice To Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt's Christmas season once again, and it's time for a breather since the past 11 months you've been working hard. It's the season to be merry and gift-giving. And speaking of gifts, you give your family, friends and loved ones gifts in the spirit of Christmas. But have you ever realized that ...
Views: 577 - Stop Worrying And Start Living - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra"Don't worry, be happy", so goes a popular song from way way back. Indeed, why worry? I've read somewhere that worry is like a rocking chair--you never really get anything from it, yet you still keep on doing it. Usually, worrying stems from living in the past, preventing future regrets or ...
Views: 676 - How Do You Build Positive Relationships? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThat was the question I always hear from most people. Of course, our life is mostly about relationships and building positive relationships to contribute to a happy life. Research found out that many career failures are not caused by incompetence or lack of skills, but by the various workplace ...
Views: 614 - How To Live Life With No Regrets - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou know what's the saddest words you can say--"shoulda, woulda, coulda". All those things in our past of how we wished we could have done differently, or wish we didn't do at all. But as time goes by, we grow older and we learn things as we age. And that's not to mean that we should regret ...
Views: 514 - Want Greater Happiness? Invest In Experiences, Not Possessions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra“Come on, let’s get tickets to the musical and enjoy ourselves!” I can still remember how my friend shrieked excitedly when we’re about to watch the famous Broadway musical “Chicago”. The tickets were quite pricey, but boy, did we enjoy it! They say that money can’t buy happiness, but did it ...
Views: 718 - Be Cool And Choose Your Moods To Be Happy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMuch has been said or written about Barack Obama and his cool, calm and collected behavior. His demeanor, actions and reactions exemplifies a mature person’s emotional independence. He’s the kind of person who decides how he would speak, act, project himself and react to certain situations. He ...
Views: 613 - True Happiness: Find Happiness Wherever You Can - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTo find the true meaning of happiness is by far every man’s ultimate goal in life. Of course, we all want to be happy—who doesn’t? They say that true happiness is such an elusive thing. Sometimes, you don’t really have to find it but it’s up to you to feel happy in even all the small things in ...
Views: 686 - Happy Children: It's How You Raise Them - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraParenting involves raising happy children and it requires a lot of attention and time as well. It’s not that easy of a process most especially if you know that there is really no trade secret to go after. But you can always refer to other tips and guidelines online in order to raise happy ...
Views: 743(2 votes) - Build Solid Friendships Beyond Your Social Networks - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThey say that strangers are friends we never met---yet. Some sociologists say that that's why we never get to build and nurture solid friendhsips and relationships is that we're satisfied and get comfortable to stay within our casual ties with co workers and social networks like Facebook, ...
Views: 616 - Finding Happiness Within You And In Others - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSo you may think that finding happiness in life is really that tough? Well think again—they say that finding happiness is an invisible thing. You just feel it and you don’t have to find it. Still, others attest that you really have to look for it in all the right places. And if you believe ...
Views: 622 - Laughter Yoga— A Fun Way To Good Health - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLaughter Yoga or Hasya (“Hasya” in Sanskrit means laughter) is an alternate technique in healing which involves some exercises patterned to make human beings laugh for no apparent reason at all, blended with some simple and basic breathing methods in Yoga. Each day, new researches are being made ...
Views: 1234(5 votes) - Understanding Bisexuality - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome people are straight, while others are not. We often refer to those who are not straight as homosexuals—either gays or lesbians to be exact. But, there is an often- overlooked segment of the gay/lesbian and straight communities: the bisexuals, also popularly known as “bi’s”. So what exactly ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - The Art Of Loving Unconditionally - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFor most of us, unconditional love is a difficult—if not impossible—concept to grasp. In an egocentric world bogged down with terms and conditions, the idea of loving someone unconditionally is akin to inviting a thief to one’s house and giving him a set of keys—pure trouble. Stipulations govern ...
Views: 1998 - The Abc’s Of Marriage: Not A Child’s Play - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou’re in this for the long haul-MARRIAGE. Some people are afraid of it, some can’t wait for it. Others never even consider it. Marriage is one of the greatest decisions we make in our lifetime. A decision which means we are ready to face and tackle situations bigger than ourselves. Being ...
Views: 801 - What To Do After A Break Up - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThree years of living in together, seven years of being married and two kids after, Tony and Missy decided to end their marriage. Ten years of being together and everything ends in an empty bed. They both know that their marriage was not perfect and they were aware that they are poles apart when ...
Views: 903 - The Origins And Delicious History Of Thanksgiving Celebrations - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAll throughout history of mankind, the celebration of a bountiful and abundant harvest has always been a yearly happening. Harvest festivals have been made a tradition amongst all races, cultures and nations. And long before organized religion came to be, the Greeks, Chinese, Hebrews, Romans and ...
Views: 654 - How To Have A Happy Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhy oh why do you think grandfather and grandmother still managed to stay so blissfully in love after all those several years? What are some out of hundreds, or thousands of ways and methods, on how to attain that kind of envious and happy relationship with one’s lawfully wedded spouse? If truth ...
Views: 588 - The Empowering Effect Of Enthusiasm - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe word enthusiasm in fact comes from the Greek ‘entheos’ which means “the God within”. According to the dictionary, enthusiasm is defined as: 1. a cause or source of interest or great excitement. 2. Elation or delight arises from a supposed possession by a god. 3. Interest in or great ...
Views: 3273 - Our Pursuit Of Happiness Through Friendship - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHappiness is a great gift, and it comes from within. Hence,the endless pursuit of happiness is an essential aspect in our life. In real life, being happy comes to us in several ways often through material comforts and joy and usually via our deep relationship in friendships. Friendship is an ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - What’s The Big Deal On Unconditional Love? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost individuals, before they get into a relationship, create a list or ‘qualifications’ of things they would like their partner to possess. For the guys, they like someone who is submissive, gentle, caring, smart and of course, beautiful. Whilst for the ladies, the list can include a house, a ...
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