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- Dog Disease: Bladder Stones - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs you read more and more about the diseases of man and dog, you'll see that there are many which they may have in common. Take bladder stones for example – it forms in the bladder of the host which causes many complications such as pain when peeing. This disease can occur in dogs as well, ...
Views: 1085 - How to Deal with Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen children reach the age of one, they begin to be more aware of their feelings and emotions. They know that they want things but when they know they’re not in control your toddler would start throwing temper tantrums. They want to be in control and what better way to let their mommy know that ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - How Inspirational Poems Help Motivate You - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraWhat everyone must know regarding Inspirational Poems. Inspirational poems are simply everywhere. They appear in some inside covers of numerous non fiction bestsellers and magazines. These inspirational poems are simply the ideal tools to convey a message, to share the proper balance of ...
Views: 1083 - Stop Puppy Biting - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraPuppies are oftentimes too cute that we sometimes tend to just spoil them instead of training them. It's always best to train puppies while they are still young. Otherwise, you might encounter more serious behavioral problems when they age. One of the most common problems among puppies is puppy ...
Views: 1083 - Basic Facts About the Basset Hound - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Basset Hound grows longer than it does taller – it stands at an average of 15 inches and weighs an average of 55 pounds. With the given figures, you could easily say that it's built quite stocky, but can move a lot better than it seems capable of. This breed has long floppy ears with a ...
Views: 1082 - Have Best Friend, Will Smile - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Menno Spijkstra“A good friend is hard to find, hard to lose, and impossible to forget…” It was a totally nondescript day. The kind that you wanted to be over as soon as possible because nothing was happening. It was dull, unremarkable, humdrum. I remember sitting sidesaddle late that ...
Views: 1079 - Successful Marriage Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDivorce rates are at an all-time high, and a successful marriage seems hard to come by high these days. Rare is the occasion when we stumble upon a couple who has been married for more than 30 years, and when we do, some people think of it as “weird”. As soon as a couple announces the ...
Views: 1078 - The Universal Rules Of Attraction: Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThese rules of attraction are not exclusively applied for women only but also for guys as well. It does not matter if it is a feminine woman and a masculine man, or an effeminate man and a boyish woman or whatever combinations or recipes you may encounter, these rules of attraction may apply. ...
Views: 1072 - Avoid Communication Disasters in Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhether it is by design, or a freak of nature, relationships were built to have problems. Often, the list-topper of relationship problems is about communication. There is healthy communication, and there is a disastrous one as well. It refers to the collapse in communication, which brings about ...
Views: 1071 - Professional Stress Relief Program - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf the amount and level of stress in your life is simply too much for you to handle, then you absolutely need to take immediate help. It’s time to think about consulting and enrolling in a stress relief program with a health professional or a trained and qualified counselor. A stress relief ...
Views: 1069 - Argentine Dogo: A Fantastic Pet - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDifferent people have different tastes in dog. There are several reasons for owning a dog; one would be for companionship. Some lonely people fill that “empty space” in their lives with a loving pooch acting as a house pet. Some would like to get one for the purpose of intimidating others – ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA newfound love is always exhilarating. This exhilaration always causes one to be blinded to the very obvious indicators and should be flashing red lights, warning a person of a potentially catastrophic relationship. Often, if the abuse has been inflicted during dating, it is always possible to ...
Views: 1065 - Getting Through Holidays After Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHolidays have always been special, joyful times for everyone. That is, until things got rough and you ended up divorced. Celebrating it is always challenging, but holidays after divorce, are without doubt extra-challenging. Some people are quite lucky—not all their friends are in a relationship. ...
Views: 1064 - How To Be Irresistible To Men - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOne dilemma with regard to being a woman is getting the man you want without looking desperate and shameless. Some women find it hard to approach a guy, especially if it is the one that they long for because it just seems that there is too much at stake if ever they make a bad impression. ...
Views: 1060(4 votes) - Bring On The Positive Self Talk! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all talk to ourselves a lot. It has actually been estimated that up to 1500 words per minute pass and travel through our brains conveying and expressing several number of thoughts which form or mold our view of the world, determine or gauge our intellectual state and just at times are part of ...
Views: 1057 - The Steps To Performing A Secret Dna Testing - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraPaternity tests can be done in much simpler procedures if only DNA samples were secretly acquired from other individuals’ personal stuff and belongings like combs, bandages and toothbrush. Hmmm...sounds quite sneaky, isn’t it? To get other people’s DNA samples by this means and tactics-- but ...
Views: 1053 - Addiction is Abnormal in Any Form - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn addiction is an uncontrollably strong longing for things—an abnormal quirky obsession for something. Medical studies and findings have disclosed that each person has actually a compulsion to some extent. We call someone an addict if that person is addicted. Individuals who have an ...
Views: 1050 - Bichon Frise for Frustrated Pet Owners - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSome people get tired of having a cuddly small pet that's only good for running around and just playing cute. To them that is something that can get tiresome at times, and create a desire to get something more out of the annoying but still lovable pooch. Teaching their current pets tricks and ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Career Counseling For Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraJust like everything else in life, if you want to do something the right or proper way, you have to know the basics in order to succeed. You cannot add up 100+100 until you know that 1+1=2. The same goes for finding your first job in high school; you got to have the basics. A friend of mine ...
Views: 1048 - Steer Clear of Marital Depression - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWeddings are one of the most special and exciting events that can happen in anyone’s life. It is a very important occasion, for it is the beginning of a new chapter in a couple’s love story. But, there is one thing that goes unnoticed soon after the magical wedding and romantic honeymoon: ...
Views: 1048 - The Top 3 Unmistakable Signs Of Attraction Not To Be Missed - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou may not be aware of it, but you may be ignoring (though unintentionally) some signs of attraction that an admirer might be sending you. There are some people who are simply observant and they easily pick on some of the signs of attraction others are giving them. But then again, there are ...
Views: 1045 - Got A Lonely Friend? Here's How To Help - by Submitted on May 31, 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: 1041 - Teach Your Children About The Facts Of Death And Dying - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the best things you could do to prepare your children for the prospect of death is to discuss about it with them ahead of time. It is important that you teach your kids that dying is merely an aspect of one’s life and at one point or another you and your children would be faced with ...
Views: 1041 - Dating 101 for Mr. Shy Guy - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraGoing on a date can be very daunting, especially if you are a shy person. Some men make approaching women as easy as breathing, but for someone who’s shy, the task can be overwhelming. You’ve probably had more than an earful of advice on how to get out of your shell and approach women. But, it ...
Views: 1040 - Everybody Wants True Love! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat’s a fairytale without a prince charming, a princess in distress and true love? It’ll probably be just another old story that will somehow fade into obscurity as time goes by. But, the element of true love is what made fairy tales into all-time blockbusters. Yes, everybody wants it so bad, ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - Getting Through The Acid Test Of Marriage - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMarriage is a beautiful thing if you know how to handle and maintain a good outlook about it. It is a balance of give and take, which is why problems in the marriage occur if you or your partner sees it as a one way street. There are certain problems in the marriage that if both of you are able ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - How to Sell Structured Settlements - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraStructured settlements do guarantee a steady flow of income, but they are given in “bits”, or periodic payments. For some that settled a case with this method, there does come a time when they need a lot of cash during some point of time, usually when the payment from the structured ...
Views: 1038 - Encouragement At The Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraLiterally, the definition of encourage is to put heart into. All of us need encouragement. Encouragement could have a great effect and powerful impact on co-workers and bosses. When this definition is applied to our situations in work, it may suggest:1.) Increasing morale by offering support to ...
Views: 1035 - The Advantages Of Having A Technical Support Specialist - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are trying to set up a computer in the office or at home and think you need some assistance in internet, network set up, personal computer trouble shooting and more, you could use Internet Service Providers (ISP) and some similar retailers, or you could use some companies committed to ...
Views: 1035 - Don’t Think About Buying a House without Reading This First - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBuying a house isn’t as easy as many think it to be. There are plenty of suckers falling for the sweet sales pitch of some bozo trying to sell them something for the sole purpose of getting “their share” of the transaction. Don’t play a fool for these goofballs – it’s important that you sit back ...
Views: 1034(4 votes) - All About Bereavement Grief - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBereavement is defined as a state of sadness or loneliness. An individual is in a state of bereavement when that person experiences loss of another person. The loss could be due to relationship breakups, death, loss of pets, someone moving away forever, divorce for instance, loss of employment, ...
Views: 1032 - Doze Off with a Dose of Insomnia Treatment - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the wee small hours of the morning, there is a multitude of distressed and harried individuals tossing and turning. This condition of not being able to doze off or have sound sleep is called insomnia and with the current barrage of social and personal predicaments that beset a significant ...
Views: 1030 - So, You Think You're Ready For Marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra‘I do’—no other sentence is as emphatic, no words as life-changing. Marriage is perhaps the most important decision a person will ever make in his lifetime. Pledging your life to another person and living the rest of your days together; promising to love and honor each other through sickness, ...
Views: 1030(5 votes) - Kennel Cough Prevention And Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA cough for a human isn't something to be worried about because there's always a cure available out there that can make it go away in a matter of days. But sometimes if left to worsen, the condition can become more severe and harder to treat – especially if you have no idea what exactly is ...
Views: 1029 - Learning The Virtue of Being Patient - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraPatience is a virtue, as they say, but many of us (myself included--sometimes) struggle with being patient--or should I say, the lack of it. And some negative things follow when you lack patience. Like say, when a certain person really pisses you off (or you let them), or even the thought of a ...
Views: 1029 - The Significance Of Business Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCoaching in business could do many beneficial things. It could help you to hone your God given natural skills. But for a professional business coach, it is understood that several persons in the world of business are quite antagonistic and skeptic towards this type of industry. Why you may ask, ...
Views: 1029 - Why Set Up a Revocable Living Trust? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraUnderstanding the nature of a revocable living trust is only as complicated as you think it to be, and how other people explain it to be. There are thousands of people, perhaps you’re one of them, confused with such explanations given by individuals having knowledge on the subject matter. So for ...
Views: 1027 - Secured Personal Loan Advantages - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPlenty of individuals prefer to pull out unsecured personal loans rather than secured personal loans, for numerous reasons, like the approval time. The fact that you can apply and receive the money you intend to borrow makes the service very desirable, preferable, suitable or whatever synonym ...
Views: 1026 - Joint Custody: Making it Work - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraParents who want to make joint custody work must do everything they can to put the best interests of the children first. Any divorced couple can attest that co-parenting after a divorce is hard—it requires a great deal of commitment and effort from both parents. While the real desire of a ...
Views: 1024 - Pit Bull Training for Responsible Ownership - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraOwning a pitbull requires a big responsibility. For one, pitbull training is very important. It's necessary for pitbull owners to do this because there have been many reports on Pitbulls attacking people or children with no reason at all. Dog owners should not stay ignorant especially when they ...
Views: 1022 - The Single's Guide to Healthy Self-esteem - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 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: 1021(2 votes) - Comparing Pure Bred Dogs with Mixed Breeds - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraChoosing a dog breed can be a big decision making thing for many families. Normally, the choices would differ according to the lifestyle of your family. For individuals with an active lifestyle, they most likely would prefer a dog that is very adaptable to an outdoor lifestyle. While for less ...
Views: 1020 - Do You Know What A Stock Market Ticker Is? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWorking the stock market requires you to be alert. There’s not much time for dozing off, or doing anything that’ll keep you distracted. The amount of “alertness” you’ve got to have depends on the type on the investment you pooled your money into. If you’re having fund managers and other ...
Views: 1020 - How to Tell if She Has Commitment Phobia - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCommitment phobia is the fear of commitment, especially in a marriage or a long-term relationship. For a long time, it was believed that only men had this fear. In the recent years, however, the population of women who actively choose to be single are increasing rapidly. A classic example of a ...
Views: 1020 - How to Utilize Persuasion Techniques in a New Environment - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLet’s say you’re new in the field of influence and psychology, you're probably asking or wondering how and where in the world you can ever use persuasion techniques. And what effects do they have or will they have in your life? Actually, the best and most effective persuasion techniques are ...
Views: 1020 - Checklists For Divorce Mediator - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter endless talks and arguments, you can’t take it anymore. Both of you have decided that divorce is the solution and there’s no other way. You can’t live another minute with each other anymore. So, one of you walks out of the house. So, now is the time to think of your checklists for your ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - More Brawns with Bodybuilding Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs much as you may be tempted to buy bodybuilding supplements because of those well- developed and well-defined muscle mass that you see on TV, think twice. It may be appealing to think that you can have the brawns that you so desire by taking those well-publicized bodybuilding supplements, but ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - This Thing We Call Creativity - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraEver wondered to yourself if you can be creative? How can one be more imaginative? Or more importantly, why do we want to be creative? If the answer is not deep enough, then the chances of us truly becoming one is quite remote. If we have a purpose in becoming imaginative, like say, we want to ...
Views: 1010 - Dangerous Relationship Advice That Can Kill Your Love Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe beliefs and rules you live in life are a huge factor on how to save your relationship. If you think that your love-affair is a huge failure because you and your partner are not following certain "rules", then it’s time to break that belief. Here are some love tips that can be hazardous to ...
Views: 1007 - Everybody Wants True Love! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat’s a fairytale without a prince charming, a princess in distress and true love? It’ll probably be just another old story that will somehow fade into obscurity as time goes by. But, the element of true love is what made fairy tales into all-time blockbusters. Yes, everybody wants it so bad, ...
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