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- Boost Your Popularity Using Myspace Layouts - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMyspace is one of the most popular social media sites these days. There are about fifty million internet users registered on this social media web site. This figure goes to show that indeed this site is on the top list of most popular internet sites in the world. People register at this site for ...
Views: 751 - A Closer Look at Online Infidelity - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraInfidelity has always existed, even before the Internet. It’s an age-old problem, but online communication has afforded an easier way for married people to have deeply-involved, real-time relationships with people they have never actually met. As the number of households with internet ...
Views: 750 - Nutritional Supplements for a Better Back - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraNutritional supplements can be an answer to back issues, as believed by many people. It is supposed by many that nutritional supplements can strengthen the cartilage and the bones. Many people also think that they alleviate inflammation and help loosen aching tight muscles. The fact to consider, ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - Debt Management Services: A Solution to Your Debt Problems - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraRunning out of money is just so ordinary nowadays. With so much to pay for the basic necessities like food, clothing, property mortgage, education and more; you find yourself one day with piles and piles of debt. A huge debt problem will soon face you if you can’t handle all your borrowed money. ...
Views: 749 - Lay Out a Good Affiliate Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFor any aspiring affiliate marketer, an affiliate marketing plan is an ideal tool to further equip you in this affiliate marketing endeavor. Many have dived into this kind of business without the appropriate planning. Some may have been striving to make money online but end up being frustrated ...
Views: 749 - The 9 Mistakes Applicants Must Avoid When Contacting An Employer - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are several resources and tools on hand to guide and coach job seekers through the steps or process of a career transition. Most people benefit by learning what to avoid. At the same time, these tools and resources are equally very useful and suggest what you should do. If you found ...
Views: 746 - Delving into the Details of Upper Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBack pain can range from a minor discomfort to a severe, debilitating inconvenience. There are back pains that last for a few days and there are back pains that will not go away for months or even years. Much more so, back pain can affect any area of the back thus a person can either suffer from ...
Views: 745 - 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: 744(2 votes) - Personal Goal Setting: Live Your Life Your Own Way - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are thinking about your ideal future, goal setting is a powerful process. You must motivate yourself to make this dream into reality. Processing your goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. When you know what you desire to achieve, you have an idea where you should focus your ...
Views: 743 - Playing it Safe with a Maltese - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAll Maltese dogs are very playful and of course cute. They are members of a breed of little pooches, some actually weighing less than 3 pounds. Because of their small build, it has been a popular choice among pet owners worldwide, especially those with taste for indoor living. It is ideal for ...
Views: 743 - The Secret that Holds the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is the law of attraction all about and how can we use it to our advantage? Is there really a secret to the mysterious law of attraction? Many people wonder, why is it some people seem to attract abundance without even knowing it, while some remained unsuccessful although they try their very ...
Views: 742 - The Advantages Of Joining Social Anxiety Forums - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSocial anxiety disorder is characterized by severe fear during social situations and this could start at a very early age. If a child does not get help and support, he or she could develop the condition until adulthood. The harshness of this condition could become truly worse that the individual ...
Views: 741 - The Benefits of a Self-directed IRA - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are people that prefer taking charge or having complete control over matters, especially if they’re directly affective by the outcome of such events. This type of person doesn’t like putting the situation into the hands of others – they feel that they can do a better job at handling the ...
Views: 741 - Set A Goal To Attain Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou want to be successful who doesn't? why don't you start to set a goal for it?. Of course, almost all of us wanted to progress in life. It’s the main target of many. But the big question here is how, right? People look in various ways on how to be an achiever and get what they really want like ...
Views: 740 - Cute Breeds: Pomeranian - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis picky eater looks like a feather duster with legs. It is small, weighing only 3-7 pounds and stands 7-12 inches at average. Its fur, which makes it look bigger than it actually is, comes in many colors, usually solid. Some colors may include black, brown, orange, and even blue. Many ...
Views: 738 - The Truth About Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is very essential for an individual to have a healthy self esteem in order to live a successful and happy life—both on a personal level and professional level. Self-esteem refers to the amount or dose of realistic respect that you possess for yourself. Individuals with a healthy dose of sense ...
Views: 738 - A Closer Look At Intrinsic Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is intrinsic motivation—it has been thoroughly studied by researchers in the sphere of education ever since the beginning of the 1970s and their results and conclusion have been that whenever students are motivated intrinsically to do better in school, they have a tendency to have higher ...
Views: 737 - Myspace Business Marketing is All About You - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf there is one thing that Myspace is proud to brag, that is their reliability in the industry of social media sites. As per their statistics, the figures of Myspace members has shoot up to more than 200 million already. Such figure is proof enough that indeed, This popular site had etched their ...
Views: 736 - The X-files: What To Do When You Meet Your Former Boyfriend - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEveryone has a worst nightmare. For some, its bathing suit season, for others, its knowing that their birth certificate can never be legally destroyed, and for the rest, it’s meeting THE FORMER BOYFRIEND and making a total fool of themselves. For those who can relate, I believe that each and ...
Views: 736 - Managing Your Taxes - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLet’s face it; filing your taxes is so hard to get done faster and easier. You simply don't know the process. You don’t’ even know how to start the task. People tend to get really disoriented with all the paperwork. Tax preparation is such a difficult undertaking. If this is your first time in ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - All You Need To Know About Pink Eye - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraWhen the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface covering the eyelids (otherwise known as the conjunctiva) becomes inflammed, then it is called pink eye, pinkeye or conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva can sometimes be infected by bacteria, viruses, allergens, ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - 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: 732 - You, Your Dog, and Rabies - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is rabies? It is a disease that can be found in some wild and domestic animals. It is usually transmitted from an animal infected with the sickness, through a bite. The virus multiplies and continues to spread until it reaches the central nervous system. It will then progressively attack ...
Views: 732 - Amazingly Romantic Ways To Propose - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraShe’s THE one. No doubt about it. You’ve finally found the most wonderful woman in the world. The one great love that you want to spend the rest of your life with. A beautiful, smart woman who loves your cheesy jokes. She doesn’t mind your ear-splitting snore. You both plan to ...
Views: 731 - The Abc’s Of Marriage: Not A Child’s Play - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraCommunication - if handled well it can give a lifetime’s worth of happiness. Needless to say it is essential to any kind of relationship. It can strengthen any bond, maintain a loving companionship and reconcile tarnished partnerships. It can also bridge long lost amity. On the other hand, if ...
Views: 729(2 votes) - Wedding Planner: Key To A Perfect Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s official- you are now engaged and planning to have your marriage gala real soon. Both of you are overwhelmed with excitement of your nuptial festivity and can’t wait to look for the perfect wedding planner. Especially the bride, who can’t help but day dream about it- an evening wedding ...
Views: 727 - Dog Grooming: Respect for Your Pet - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt's an eyesore to look at a messed up pooch. People look at a dirty dog with no respect or care. The borderline between stray and domesticated dogs vanishes here. Who's fault is it? It's not the pet's fault. Animals don't care much for what they look like. It is in the nature to run free and ...
Views: 725 - Mind Your Weight Through Weight Loss Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAdvocates of hypnotism claim that hypnosis cannot make a person do what he doesn’t want to but it can modify a person’s behavior. When under hypnosis, a person can be more receptive to suggestion. This is basically the principle behind weight loss hypnosis. Companies that offer weight loss ...
Views: 725 - Quality Food For Your Dogs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraJust like human beings, dogs also need different kinds of nutrients which they can get from dog foods. Specifically dogs need amino acids from proteins, fatty acids, and carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. For example, essential fatty acids are necessary to keep your dog’s skin and ...
Views: 725 - Choosing the Best Adsense Template - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFor online marketers who are into Google AdSense program, having the best Adsense template is very essential to an effective advertising method. Succeeding in this Google advertising program is actually quite reliant on the strategies being employed by the affiliate marketer. The way you present ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Dog Food Secrets You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAlmost all commercial dog food claims that they are packed with the complete nutritional needs of your pet. However, there are dog food secrets that were uncovered by veterinarians and dog owners these recent years. It was unfortunate to know that most, if not all, commercial meals for dogs ...
Views: 722 - Finding Good Dog Breeders - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraAfter deciding that you are going to buy a dog, the next step is to find the best source for a puppy. Generally speaking, it is not too difficult to find sources for pets. There are pet stores, shelters, puppy mills, and dog breeders. They are the common sources if you intend to buy a new pet. ...
Views: 722 - Choosing the Right Alternative Health Care Products - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA majority of individuals may now be reluctant to resort to pharmaceutical drugs as their rendered benefits often come with the package of harmful side effects. There is currently a deluge of pharmaceutical products and health supplements but the trend becoming popular nowadays is alternative ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Natural is Best for Your Dogs - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIt is undeniable that many people nowadays prefer instant things. So, when it comes to food, many people tend to prefer instant food in order to save time and effort for preparation. Even for many dog owners, they would rather buy any dog food available in the market instantly without assessing ...
Views: 721 - Are You Scared Of Others? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all get nervous from time to time. Have you ever felt intimidated or scared of others? Good news: Most of them are also like you--scared as a puppy. For example, you see a glamorous actress on screen, and you gushed, "wow, I wish I can be like her, admired, popular, successful, with lots ...
Views: 720 - Are Your Role Models Worth Looking Up To? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMany of us have our own role models in order for us to emulate or just to look up to and be inspired by their life story on how they became successful. Just like the way when they say, "choose your friends well", you must choose your role models well also--since they affect you and you may also ...
Views: 720 - 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 - Invent and Innovate Yourself - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMy friend is a speaker and she told me that so many years ago, when she was speaking for a group, the director started to ask her how she came about speaking on the topics or issues she did and how did she particularly define that. My friend replied that she had not really looked at something ...
Views: 717 - Factors to Watch Out in Commercial Dog Food - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDogs just like human beings also need a balanced diet. It is never enough to just feed your dogs with fancy looking commercial dog food. Not all canine foods that are advertised extensively may be good to your pet even if they promise to contain the right nutrients for a canine’s need. ...
Views: 716 - The Essence of Managing Time - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraManaging time means that we have to learn skills and techniques for, such as organizing and what really works best for us. We need to be truly effective in communication to manage it. Additionally, we also need to stay focused and concentrated and be conscious and aware of our own beings all the ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - The No- Sweat Guide In Organizing Your Home Office - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAre you one of those individuals who work from home, or have a home-based work or business? Well, aside from the fact that it’s sometimes tough to detach your professional life from your home life in the office space, when it comes to organizing your home office, keeping it in order may pose ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Communication: Key to Harmonious Co-existence - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraYou’ve heard it said many times before--no man is an island—and you recognize its significance. Yet, you find yourself alienated from friends and family because your communication skills fall between shoddy and downright atrocious. When criticized you either go on the defensive and ...
Views: 714 - Essential Life And Relationship Lessons We Can All Learn From Avatar - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the shows that I have been borderline- obsessed with lately is the animated series of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Lastairbender. I discovered this when my 7 year-old nephew asked me to watch it with him, I was instantly drawn to the story and the characters. For a “kid’s” show, it has the ...
Views: 714 - Getting Your Dog's Life Back with a Wheel Chair - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPeople that lose the mobility of one leg usually make use of crutches or a walking stick to get past their disability. If they lose mobility in both legs, using crutches would be next to impossible - so to get past that disability, they'd have to resort to using a wheel chair. For those not ...
Views: 714 - Making Co- Parenting In Divorce Work - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter taking care of the all the divorce matters, the party involved usually ends up very exhausted and tired. They generally forgot the issue that matters most is parenting. Being a parent is hard enough and much harder now that you are both divorced. This is the moment when you set aside your ...
Views: 714 - Personal Learning Environments In Online Education - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEver since the creation and foundation of the World Wide Web, it has absolutely facilitated and expanded communication modes globally and interestingly, like in any various fields of activity, the Internet has also made considerably great and vast contributions in the world of information and ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - The Path To Having A Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf you’re like thousands or millions of other people around the world, you definitely want to lead and live a healthy lifestyle—and who doesn’t? Whilst most humans are already able to attain and enjoy this kind of lifestyle, there are also even more that are still looking and searching for ways ...
Views: 713 - Protect Your Dog from Skin Infections - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDog skin infections are perhaps one of the major concerns of any dog owner. For one, dogs are prone to skin infections especially when they are not attended well. Normally, dog skin infections begin with your pet scratching himself due to excessive itchiness. According to a guide to dog ...
Views: 713 - Leadership Quotes Could Make You A True Leader - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome quotes could be quite influential and powerful on a person’s life. And little did we know that only a few strands of words or phrases can indeed make a whole new difference in our lives. Quotes, in fact serves more than just the aim or purpose of inspiring or motivating an ...
Views: 712(2 votes) - Overcoming Menstruation Problems - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s that dreaded time of the month for almost all women. For a week or so, you can turn into an emotional wreck or a hideous monster because of hormonal changes. Not to mention physical discomforts such as migraines, bloating and dysmenorrhea and it's so messy. Menstruation may make a ...
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