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- Basic Pug Training Tips - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJust because it's cute and tiny, doesn't mean it should be allowed to get away with everything. A single look from this cuddly pooch can melt the heart of many adoring doggy owners, which can also lead to negligence on the part of the latter. Training should never ever be set aside, and this pet ...
Views: 850 - What’s Your Inspirational Story? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraGrowing up, we all have our own inspirational short stories to tell. Well, I have this inspirational story to share with you and this is just a simple tale (not about love, or relationship or seeking your therapist blah-blah). Today’s blog is all about simplicity in happiness—a simple yet ...
Views: 848 - Four Signposts to a Woman's Heart - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraSo you have your eyes set on a lady, but you’re not sure how you can keep her sights on you. Well, fret not. The way to a woman’s affection is littered with clear cut signs that tell you exactly how to stay on course. Here are four types of road marks and some examples of each to ...
Views: 848 - Keep Up with the Competition Using SEO Tools - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraFor many web site owners and managers, search engine optimization is a very important aspect of a successful online business. The reason why SEO tools were created was mainly to make it easier for online businesses to optimize their web sites. SEO tools are highly effective both for new users ...
Views: 847 - The Important Reasons Why Inspiration Must Be A Part of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraWe just have to admit it---life can sometimes get tough! You know, things happen. Our health may sometimes suffer, work pressures accelerate, daily stresses build up, and family demands become too daunting. We all need a dose of some inspiration because it looks good (a lovely and picturesque ...
Views: 845 - Be More Visible Online Thru Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is quite an obvious fact that many companies worldwide are allocating a good amount of their budget for social media marketing. They have budget allocation for developing programs to reach out and join the online communities. This is a fact for both online and offline businesses. The old ...
Views: 843 - The Single's Guide To A Healthy Self-esteem - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMany people would agree that being single is fun, liberating and definitely much better than being in a relationship. However, not all singles have it easy all the time. Single women, especially, are at times faced with difficulties about how other people perceive their current status. Friends ...
Views: 843(5 votes) - Is There Such a Thing as Love at First Sight? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLet’s face it: most of us (if not all) have had this moment of meeting somebody somewhere, and bam! You were convinced that you have found the man of your dreams, or the queen of your heart. Cupid’s arrow hit the spot, and you simply couldn’t take your eyes off of the person. Then you blinked, ...
Views: 841 - "Just Married" -- Adjustments of a Newlywed Couple - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen does a marriage start? Not on the wedding day, and definitely not on the honeymoon. A marriage starts when the magical feeling of the wedding day starts to wear off, and the couple is faced with the monotony of everyday life. Who cleans up the toilet? Marriage isn’t all romantic ...
Views: 840 - 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: 840 - Inspire Others To Achieve Their Dream - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIs there someone who inspires you—or do you think you could be an inspiration for some? Allowing yourself to be a role model or for others to follow you can be a noble calling. Being great and successful at what you do feel good; but it is even more thrilling if you inspire others to achieve ...
Views: 839 - Is Your Company Committed To Open Innovation? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraThe expression “Open Innovation” could sometimes be utilized in a very subjective manner, therefore, measuring its extent of enforcement in one organization compared to another is quite tough. Nevertheless, Open Innovation does have a less subjective approach in definition by Henry Chesbrough. ...
Views: 839 - The Truth About Anticipating Grief - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe thought and feeling that our loved one is going to die is never a consoling fact. Hence, anticipating grief is not an easy thing to do for everyone else involved. Anticipating grief is the period during which a family member or a patient is expected to die. This sorrow is somewhat the same ...
Views: 839 - 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: 836 - Lyme Disease in Dogs - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYes, Lyme Disease doesn't just occur in humans, but in dogs as well. But determining the ailment in pets is harder than it is in people. The bacteria could be inside your pooch for several months without displaying any signs of it. A rash, the first symptom of the disease shown by humans, won't ...
Views: 834 - Why it's Called Saint Bernard - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhy did people name a dog after a Saint? Because this breed can really live up to it. In the past, it is said that this pooch was trained by monks to rescue travelers stranded or lost in the snowy mountains. They have the inclination towards good – they actually like helping out humans. This ...
Views: 834 - The Importance Of People In Innovation - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraWhen we talk about innovation, you may reply—who needs people? Chances are that you, me and all of us do! Innovation can be viewed as a “soft” science difficult to define and hard to measure. While other business functions like manufacturing, finance and purchasing are seem more established and ...
Views: 833 - Battling Dog Allergies - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIt is much easier for us human beings to determine and treat our allergies. Most of the time, we can easily seek medical attention whenever we experience discomforts. Unlike with dogs, they cannot speak for themselves when they feel something wrong about their body. It is the owner’s ...
Views: 832 - Taking a Closer Look at Teenage Depression - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt may be difficult to distinguish teenage depression symptoms from the erratic behavior that goes with the tumultuous period called adolescence. As teenagers generally present a complex and baffling picture, it may be hard to ascertain whether your teenager is behaving in a normally strange way ...
Views: 832 - Things to Consider Before Getting a Giant Schnauzer - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis breed originated from Germany - the term Schnauzer is German for “muzzle”, which is a term referring to the “barrel of the gun”. So Giant Schnauzer would mean giant barrel of the gun, which is in some way related to its intended purpose in the past. During World War I, this pooch was used ...
Views: 831 - Mistakes to Avoid During Product Launch - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe money-spinning stories about product launch on the net have created a lot of buzz these days. Perhaps you have heard of many success stories of individuals who created a loud buzz and made money on the first day their product was launched. More online marketers are becoming more conscious ...
Views: 829 - 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: 829(1 vote) - What Is Inspiration And Where To Find It - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSometimes, I used to think what exactly is inspiration? I looked in the dictionary and thesaurus and found out that inspiration is similar with vision (which most people have), genius (hmm…maybe only a chosen few of us are), and also it’s synonymous to influence (now, this really depends on the ...
Views: 828 - Filing Federal Income Tax Online - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYou are lazy – whether you like it or not, this fact about you, as well as a whole lot of you, are lazy. You like thinking of different ways to get things done with minimal effort, because of some strange reason, you were born that way. Proof of your slothful demeanor would be browsing the web ...
Views: 827 - Quit Your Negative Thinking—Try Positive Thinking Now! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMany of us are often haunted by negative thinking. Try as we might, it seems like our negative thoughts just come easily to us than the positive ones. If you’re already tired (or pissed off) of constantly seeing the world with so much negativity and pessimism, well then it’s high time for a ...
Views: 827 - Unmasking Your True Leadership Potential - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLeadership is a series of enhanced and progressive skills utilized in association to lead and inspire people or groups in accomplishing a desired purpose. It is a greatly distinct form of human skill which requires the union of experience, character and knowledge. So if you step forward and ...
Views: 824 - Age Difference In Dating - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe dating world can be an exciting place where people meet, hook up and form relationships of various kinds. On the other hand, it can be a daunting and challenging place too. First off, an individual has to know how to look around and find the right person to date. As the relationship goes ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Some Memory Techniques for Practical Living - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many memory techniques available out there, and they’re very usable and practically simple too. They can be used to improve not only your mind but also your life. Learn how to sharpen those brains to impress your boss for that promotion or simply impress your friends. The human ...
Views: 818 - Things To Say To Set Your Personal Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSetting your own personal boundaries is important so that you'll avoid becoming a doormat, keeping your self-esteem intact, and saying no without feeling guilty. After all, you are taking care of your personal needs, as each of us do, so, why feel guilty saying no to some things you can't commit ...
Views: 815 - The Fast Action Plan For An Effective Goal Planning - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEven you’re not the very goal-oriented type, I’m sure you’ve got your own goals or anything you want to be in the near future, or whatever you want in life. That’s why it’s still important to have your own goal setting planning. It’s true that it’s all in the attitude if you want to have a good ...
Views: 814 - Achieving Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn any way it is perceived, there are countless benefits to be gained from health and fitness. One can actually enjoy a positive cycle of feeling good because one is looking good and looking good as a result of feeling good. Health and fitness have so much to do with a person’s overall sense of ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - Having A Balanced Life With Success - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraHow's your life? The common answer to this question is “It's fine” Are you really sure you're fine? Is it how you feel? Or are you just pretending? Nobody wants to show what is really inside them. Anyway, what is success without balance? It's nonsense. To attain the greatest gift in life, you ...
Views: 814 - Is There Such Thing As Dog Constipation? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraConstipation doesn't just happen to humans, but to animals as well. Dog constipation is no different from the disorder experienced by people. They too will have difficulty in expelling their poop. For those not familiar with the condition, it is the hardening of feces/poop in the colon, ...
Views: 812 - 4 Steps To Achieve Success In Your Life - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThey say that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. There are basically 4 easy steps that you need to follow in order to achieve the much desired success in your life. Therefore, you could take the first step right now and you can see and feel how everything comes to ...
Views: 811 - Molding an Irish Setter - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraYet another beautiful breed of the dog species. What makes this pet so popular is its coat, which is long, silky, and soft. Its fur comes usually comes in solid colors – shades of red to mahogany. Hair strands are slightly waved, covering its entire body, including the belly and legs. Its ears ...
Views: 811 - The Green Date Experience - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJust about everything and everyone is going green these days; call it a fad or a turning point, but people are becoming more environmentally aware and vigilant in saving our planet. This earth-friendly sensibility doesn’t simply stay in the confines of our own homes, because it is everywhere: ...
Views: 809 - Provide A Safe Harbor For Creative Ideas - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIdeas are the initial and starting points of creativity. In the absence of a primary spark of an idea, then there can be no creativity. Therefore, ideas are truly indispensable to us as creative individuals. There is a common fallacy or misunderstanding about not having sufficient insights or ...
Views: 806 - Healthy Looks for Your Dogs - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraNext to giving quality dog food to your pets, dog grooming is perhaps the next most important one in taking care of your dog. Aside from it will turn your pet into a responsible family member, dog grooming is also the perfect time to bond with your dog. It is essential that you start grooming ...
Views: 806 - 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: 805 - Inspiring People: Check It Out If You’re One Of Them - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraDo you think you’re one of the most inspiring people around? Do you think you deserve to be on that list? Well then, here’s my own checklist of the usual characteristics of inspiring people. Check it out and see if you belong—and if you do, then good for you. It’s always nice to feel recognized, ...
Views: 804 - The Shrouded Misunderstanding of Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWith the complex, modern lifestyle that men have to keep up with, it may not be surprising that a significant proportion of the male populace is beset by threatening and deadly diseases. Being constantly exposed to high stress conditions and the inability to be conscientious about their health, ...
Views: 804 - 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: 804(1 vote) - Finding A Fulfilling Relationship - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn this day and age, finding someone to be in a relationship can be fairly easy. But, finding someone to be with you in a fulfilling relationship is well, an entirely different story. How can a person go around looking for someone that truly fulfils one’s needs and desires? While this may sound ...
Views: 803(2 votes) - 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: 803 - Fortified Health with Health Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraNatural health supplements are seen as the reincarnation of ancient healing herbs and natural ingredients of the Orient. Their rediscovery has led to a breakthrough in fortifying health and in preventing and even combating ailments and medical conditions. With the advent of alternative practices ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Influence People By Sharing A Part Of You - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraA certain black American woman that has made a big influence in the United States was raised by her grandmother on a farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi had suffered molestation and abuse in her younger years. Beyond the circumstances in her life, she has survived. Her life started to evolve when she ...
Views: 801 - The Effects of Canine Parvovirus on Dog Health - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMany pet owners fail to realize the importance of vaccination. They often neglect to take the necessary actions to ensure their dog's health. And everybody knows that negligence is often rewarded by regret. There are many viral infections on the loose everywhere; tiny microscopic foes on the ...
Views: 800 - 4 Steps To Achieve Success In Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThey say that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. There are basically 4 easy steps that you need to follow in order to achieve the much desired success in your life. Therefore, you could take the first step right now and you can see and feel how everything comes to you. ...
Views: 799 - Getting A Grip On The Muscles By Understanding The Muscle System - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMuscle building can one of the most rewarding hobbies. Not will it only give you an attractive physique but it will also have tremendous benefits on your overall health, weight loss and weight maintenance. A lean, well-sculpted muscle is certainly appealing to the eyes, and contrary to what many ...
Views: 799 - The Effortless Guide To Setting Personal Goals - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOf course, it’s only human nature to think and aspire the best for themselves. Setting personal goals is good and makes us more disciplined so that we can identify and zero in on what we really aim for. Well, it’s not only at the beginning of a year (creating New Year’s Resolutions—only to break ...
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