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- A Healthy Package Deal with Aerobics - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAerobics literally means “with oxygen”. Exercises which are aerobic in nature are more sustained therefore requiring large amounts of oxygen. Through aerobic activities, the muscles utilize oxygen to burn glucose and fat. When initially starting an aerobic exercise, glycogen is processed into ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - The Spiritual Root Causes of Problems in Life - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe root causes of the problems in our life. In this article, we discuss the function of the realm of spirituality regarding the difficulties in or lives. Ignorance regarding the existence and role of the spiritual dimension and understanding its duties in our difficulties would only frustrate ...
Views: 1343 - Dog Worm Infestation - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWorms are pesky little creatures that have proved themselves to be a problem for everybody, including dogs. They are everywhere and can practically get into anything breathing. Your pet, of course, isn't something that these critters just skip – they happen to be more prone to getting infested ...
Views: 1340 - Signs Of A Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s normal to have “ups and downs” in a romantic affair. But when the “down” part seizes most of your togetherness, then you have to assess: Is your relationship in trouble? One of the basic keys on how to save a relationship is being aware of it signs. Here are the signs of a troubled ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Equip Your System with an Anti Spyware Solutions - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEvery person who is working or surfing online can always be prone to spywares and other malicious threats on the web. They are like invisible parasites that attack your computers without you knowing it. When you are too engrossed surfing the net, you may not notice that you have already clicked ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Keeping A Long Distance Relationship Alive - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat’s in a long distance relationship (LDR)? Continents, seas, and mountains stand between two people who apparently love each other. Different area codes, time zones, and often different cultures – a whole new world, in fact – are the realities that a couple in a LDR have to ...
Views: 1325 - How To Spot A Cheater - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraCheaters, yeah, I know them so well. I had my moments with them. I thought I learned from the first one, until a better, more evolved cheater trapped me in his wiles again. After the second one, I swore I would be more careful and vigilant in looking out for cheaters. From that traumatic ...
Views: 1322 - Read Inspirational Quotes To Brighten Your Day - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraGreat inspirational quotes are sure some of the good ways in helping people in motivating them in their professional life, thereby attaining success. There are in fact countless of helpful and motivating inspirational quotes to choose from—ranging from the humorous to the practical. These kinds ...
Views: 1319 - Important Goal Setting Steps To Achieve Anything - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFirst I’d like to ask, are you a goal setter? If yes, why are you setting goals in the first place? The answer should be to attain an admirable and deserving objective. There are many advantages in defining your objectives. First, like a movie, you choose to direct your own life. You get to ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - Journaling To Embrace Self Acceptance - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSelf concept is such a very strong thing, most especially taking into account that it’s embedded deeply in our thoughts. And once you start to think or view yourself realistically and caringly, you start your entire journey to unconditional love and self acceptance. And this is where journaling ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - I Am A Genius-- Deal With It - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you call or refer to someone a genius, what do you really mean? That they manifest qualities and characteristics which seem to be beyond the typical? That they are totally extraordinary and they are ahead of their time? That they seem to be able to master and generate the perfect and ideal ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Keeping Marijuana Abuse at Bay - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWith drug abuse now becoming a rampant predicament of the society, communities concerned have become more alarmed as individuals of all ages seem to be enmeshed with the illicit use of drugs. Households beset with an adolescent drug abuser can become distressed as the consequences of substance ...
Views: 1314 - Inspiring People And Touching Their Lives - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIn your life, you will get to know others. You will meet some interesting persons. Others will make you feel miserable while others make you happy and feel good about yourself. Both are unforgettable for they leave a certain memory that influenced on you but the most beautiful experiences we ...
Views: 1312 - Getting a Head Start at Ebook Publishing - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA lot of people would say the eBook publishing is the easiest way to have your very own writing published these days without requiring so much writing talent from you. Publishing an eBook is considered to be a lucrative business since a lot of people profit on ebooks nowadays. With a minimal ...
Views: 1306 - Best Friend- A Lifetime’s Worth Of Blessing - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraI have always been very sentimental and close to my friends. They always matter to me. I once told this best friend of mine when my time is up in this world, I want you to be the one to speak in my eulogy because you’re the one who really knows me to the core- justify me. This is not an ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Health On The Go With Cardio - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCountless benefits can be had from a regular exercise regimen and they far surpass aesthetic reasons. Throughout the ages, it has been long proven than an active lifestyle can go a long way in promoting overall health and well-being. When one engages in a regular exercise regimen, it is a ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Fighting with Grief and Moving On - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLoss, grief and death are a normal process that happen to us during our lifetime. As we face the reality of life, we go through many types of grief that are unavoidable. It's unreal to think that we cannot suffer any loss in our lives. Being prepared for is the hardest part. Sadness is the ...
Views: 1300 - Setting Up a Household Budget Plan - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHaving no control over your cash can be a very dangerous thing. Someone said money is the root of all evil, which is in some sense true, given the fact that the majority of criminal offenses happening have been brought about by the desire or need for cash. Now, the current financial situation ...
Views: 1297 - The Challenges in Dog Breeding - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDog breeding business is perhaps one of the more popular businesses worldwide. With man’s fascination towards canines, dog breeders have seen the potential of making profit through dog breeding. Indeed, dogs are the most favorite of most people as they can be great companions or guards. ...
Views: 1296 - 4 Ways To Avoid Bad Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAs it is not a perfect world we live in, that's why it's only common if we are faced with many negative and unpleasant surroundings that we tend to have bad thoughts. We are only humans and oftentimes, we may not even be aware that we're already forming bad thoughts in our minds; here are some ...
Views: 1293 - Nature’s Beauty Advice on Flawless Skin - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA woman’s quest for beauty can be a tedious and frustrating endeavor. Women usually resort to countless means and measures to be considered beautiful and attractive, ranging from cosmetics, lotions to creams, soaps and shampoos to meticulous beauty regimen such as frequenting the spa or the ...
Views: 1291 - Income-generating Social Networking - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDue to effective social networking, many companies are experiencing a more impressive marketing value. This is perhaps one of the main reasons why social networking is being utilized by most companies these days. There are a lot of benefits that this type of networking can bring to your ...
Views: 1287 - Gifted Children: Do You Have A Gifted Child? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet most parents of gifted kids suspect and notice ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Papillon: The Butterfly - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Papillon breed originated from France, that's why the given name for this pooch is a French term. When translated into English, it means “butterfly” - a very beautiful flying insect with intricate designs of silk-like beauty. This happens to be very descriptive of this dog, because clearly ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Grief And Loss Counselling: How To Cope With The Death Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever experienced grief so unyielding and persistent that there seem to be no end? The most familiar feeling mourners experience is being unable to find the confidence to face change, not enough dependable information to help cope with their loss and more importantly, not able to find a ...
Views: 1273 - Naughty And Nice Flirting Tips - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBefore you go out of the house, you fix your hair, put on your make-up, spray some sweet smelling perfume… then go back in the mirror again and double check your make up and your hair. You need perfection before going out of the house. Who knows? You might run into someone you like. And you ...
Views: 1272(6 votes) - How To Attract The Right Man - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA good relationship that might lead to a successful marriage begins in looking for Mr. Right and in knowing how to attract the right man. Whilst most men fix their eyes on sexy and stunning women, there are also some good and quality men who simply do not go for looks alone. Every lady wants ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - How To Prevent Relationship Drift From Happening - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraYou never really openly declared your hatred against each other. Actually, there's no yelling and screaming matches, no swear words or hair-pulling going on. Nope, in fact, it's the opposite--it's just quiet. You just feel that gradually, you tend to grow apart, no more intimacy or bonding ...
Views: 1269 - Hope for Older Children with Lazy Eye - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the United States 3% of children may have vision loss during infancy or childhood. This condition occurs when one eye is favored by the brain over the other. The eye with no healthy vision does not receive input from the brain thereby limiting the development of sight. This disease is ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Success In Innovative Leadership: Modelling Strategic Excellence - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSoren Kierkegaard once said that prayer does not change God but it changes him who prays. As Kierkegaard points this out, the innovation strategy is not what changes, it is we who activate and spread out the strategy to enlighten, encourage, engage, energize, empower and extend all our efforts ...
Views: 1265 - The 18 Characteristics Of Happy People - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn order to be happy, we should make happiness our ultimate goal. If attitude is truly everything, then being happy is definitely a choice. Although most people would argue against that, I could still declare that being glad and staying glad is my choice. If the truth be told, “If it was that ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - The Ultimate Guide To Giving Flowers - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost men, whether single or married, knows why giving flowers can score whopping points from women. Although some are still quite puzzled on why they even have to be bothered learning about these delicate and frilly creatures, it’s quite a common knowledge that flowers are pretty high up in the ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - More Than Skin Deep: Touch Of Love- We Can’t Get Enough Of It - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTouch of love we can’t get enough of it. It’s a need. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs- men have five basic needs. One of these need are the physical needs like food, water, clothing and shelter, the safety needs like security and protection, the social needs which is the need of the ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Women and Sex: How to Stay Sexually Connected - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s always easy to find reasons to avoid sex: you’re exhausted, not in the mood. There are a thousand things running through your head that merely thinking about it drains the life out of you; or you just don’t feel sexy anymore. Having sex is simply out of the question to a lot of women who ...
Views: 1259 - In Search For The Best Aerobic Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen one is intent in promoting and maintaining overall health and well-being, then they must be aware that a healthy diet, an active lifestyle and the augmentation of health supplements is the only way to go. There is basically no shortcut to good health as attaining such state requires focus ...
Views: 1253(3 votes) - 11 Important Rules In Mending Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLife is about making choices. Some choices, like who you marry are big… while others are even bigger. Another choice is how to get over a break up. Some handle it calmly, while others jump into rebounds and some get free reign to whine to their friends. Yes, I believe that part of the breaking ...
Views: 1252 - Innocent Mistakes Men Make That Pisses Women Off - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra“She is driving me crazy, I’m dying here! What the heck did I do to you now?!” Ronnie is just so frustrated and feels like going bald about her girlfriend Angel. “One time she’s as sweet as an angel and suddenly without warning she’s into her bitch mode!” What you did may be unintentional, so ...
Views: 1245(4 votes) - Controlling Your Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMost people could become addicted to several things. It is called sugar addiction when a person craves sweet foods. It is a physical and psychological craving. Eating sweets like candies, cakes and cookies are not the only way to add a large amount of sugar to your diet. Breads, snacks and ...
Views: 1243 - Natural Way To Keep Your Man Interested - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever wondered why some women are as dispensable as a candy wrapper for some men and some women are able to keep their men like a puppy on a leash. Does it frustrate you that you are taken for granted by your man now? You are desperate to keep your man interested. You long for what ...
Views: 1243(6 votes) - The Impact Of Having A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraBefore anything else, I would like to ask you to stop anything you are doing at this moment. Now, please pay attention and focus on your thoughts. Okay, so can you now tell me what kinds of thoughts are within your mind at this hour? How can you describe your thoughts? Are they empowering and ...
Views: 1243 - How To Keep Your Woman Happy - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are so many things that puzzle a man, and one of those things is keeping his woman happy. I believe that every man will agree with me that if they know how to keep their woman happy, they would do it. So, here you are gentlemen, how to make a woman happy. Listen to her. I suggested this ...
Views: 1241(4 votes) - Why Women Cheat - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra“Love is patient, love is kind…” nothing epitomizes this more than a woman’s love. Perhaps most men would agree with me when I say nothing could compare to a woman’s way of expressing affection. It’s pure, unconditional, lavish, and sacrificial. A woman would go through hell and back for the man ...
Views: 1238 - 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: 1236(5 votes) - Dog Products: Dog Toothpaste and Toothbrush - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWaking up to be greeted by the foul smell coming from a dog's mouth is one thing, but having its tongue stick out for a nice lapping to the cheek is another. All animal owners know that their mouths are breeding grounds that spawn bacteria by the millions – having a close encounter with that can ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Municipal Bonds: The Safe and Steady Way to Make Money - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWith the financial crises affecting everyone, it’s no wonder people get scared to death, when it comes to making the decision of where to invest there money. Playing the stock market is considered by many to be a legal form of gambling, which in some sense is pretty much true. Investors place ...
Views: 1235 - The Definition Of Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBasically, the definition of self esteem means: that you should be confident in whatever you’re doing that you should feel good both in mind and body giving due importance to yourself, having that positive attitude in you and most of all to be worthy of the love and happiness you always deserve. ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - How Long Will Enlightenment Come? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPart of enlightenment is letting go. When we decide to let go of our ambition, even ambition for being enlightened, then being enlightened is very possible. It is a mystery or a puzzle; how can we become truly enlightened without even trying? But when we ultimately realize and understand ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - The Miracles in Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraUsually, we call an event a miracle when we think it is impossible for something to happen, right here and now. Miracles start to happen when we stop being apathetic or indifferent. Like anything or everything else, miracles also come in different and various sizes, some large and some small, ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Your Guardian Angel: The Doberman Pinscher - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Doberman Pinscher has been bred to become the perfect guard dog. It is tall and lean, standing an average of 26 to 28 inches. Muscular as well, it weighs 66-68 pounds, which of course is mostly muscle. Because of its slender but solid build, it's an agile and fast creature. It is highly ...
Views: 1223 - The Outer Glow From An Inner Beauty - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBeauty is a quality possessed by an object or a person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the senses. When we think of the beautiful, we equate it with a positive feeling of pleasure or goodness. Beauty is a subjective experience that could lead to powerful feelings of ...
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