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- Finding Your Passion As Easy As 1-2-3 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSo you think that when it comes to finding your passion, it has to be unplanned and automatic? That you either love it or leave it? That either you like your work or hate it? That it can't be forced or generated--especially for the stuff you don't presently enjoy? Well, think again--do you know ...
Views: 940 - Dog Training: A Cure for Aggression - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDogs are born innocent - there is no such thing as a dog breed where they are more inclined to violence. Most people stereotype breeds such as the Rottweiler and Pit bull as being a threat to the community. The only reason they are aggressive is because they have been brought up to be that way. ...
Views: 940 - Stock Quotes: Understanding the Basic Terms - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTo join a club, one thing you’ve got to have is parallel interests. It’s important that you also share the same goals, and above all, speak the language they speak. Not speaking their lingo can make you feel let out, which is no different from being left out, which would have corresponding ...
Views: 940 - Dachshund Raising - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDachshund, when translated into the English language, literally means “badger dog”. Equipped with a great sense of smell, their original purpose was to track and kill land-burrowing animals. At present, some hunters still use this breed as such, but the majority of the population found another ...
Views: 939 - Afghan Hound: King of Dogs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the oldest breeds, its bloodline can be traced back 4000 years. This dog is quite tall. Its height measures an average of 27 to 29 inches. It can weigh from 57-64 pounds. People into sophisticated looks will surely love it as a pet. It has long, thick and silky hair, that can come in any ...
Views: 938 - Avoid Divorce By Keeping The Balance In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSome couples wonder why after giving all their time, effort, and energy into their marriage, it’s still doesn’t end well. Just like Sandra, my dorm buddy during college days. A couple of months ago, she called me up to have lunch with her and that she needed someone to talk to. Sandra has this ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Helping Those In Grief - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are times in our lives that inevitably we will become face-to-face with grief. Or somebody and anybody in grief for that matter. Friends and family are there ready to support and help loved ones, and helpers often alleviate those who are grieving. There are some practical suggestions on ...
Views: 938 - Job Interview Techniques To Land Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIndividuals need to be fully aware of some of the job interview techniques, so that they could do well in the interview rounds and land the job. Job interview techniques are developing over the years because employers and managers are looking for qualified and skilled candidates who could work ...
Views: 937 - Grieving Children: How To Help Youngsters Cope With Loss - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEven as adults, coping with grief and loss is never easy--how much more for grieving children? While we talk about how we mourn for the death of our loved ones, so often we overlook how our youngsters grieve and they usually don't know how to cope with loss and it can affect their sense of ...
Views: 933 - Build Solid Friendships Beyond Your Social Networks - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 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 friendships 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: 932 - Drop Your Great Expectations And Live Lightly - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLife is complicated, so as they say. But let me tell you something; it only becomes so when you got some great expectations. It's just a tiny thing to change: stop expecting. I know it takes practice to do so. If you can see things as they are without having great expectations, then life will be ...
Views: 931(2 votes) - Identifying and Intervening Clinical Depression - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn estimated one-third of the total population is suffering from clinical depression and the number is continually rising. By the term “clinical depression”, it doesn’t mean the transient blue mood that simply goes away but a disorder that needs medical attention. Stressors such as a loss or a ...
Views: 929 - What To Do When There Is Friction Between Your Family And Spouse - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe all dream of having a perfect life, where people we love get along and help each other out. But unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. As much as we wanted to bring harmony and balance in our life, some people just can’t get along. Now, we really don’t mind when other people around us ...
Views: 929 - Habits That Can Make You Find The Right Love - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAre you one of those men and women who have been single forever, or have been in an in- and- out of relationship since 1990? Well, this year is your year to stop all the tears and find the right love that suits you like a customized gloves. This is the year is your year of love and passion. ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Karma Yoga for Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWe know that Karma Yoga is mentioned in the Ishavasya Upanishad and the Bhagavad-Gita, but for so many students outside of India are quite unfamiliar with it. If you ask a class filled with students about the definition of Karma Yoga you will be quite lucky to get an answer. Karma Yoga is ...
Views: 928(2 votes) - Natural Beauty Tips That Make a Difference - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBeautiful” need not be glamorous as those days of dark and smudgy make-up have long gone by. As although glamorous may be stunning, natural can be radiant. There is an endless assortment of beauty enhancers available in the market today ranging from beauty products to beauty tips and regimen to ...
Views: 927(2 votes) - The Dangers of an Ear Infection - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many things that we have to do for our pets which they can't do for itself. If only it were able to give itself baths and brush its own teeth, we'd let it do so. But it can't, because they only got 2 pairs of legs which are only good for running around and making a mess out of things. ...
Views: 926 - Create A Strategic Plan To Succeed In Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraMost of the time, many managers and business owners are too absorbed in running their day to day work dealing with managing the business, supervising the staff, dealing with clients and customers and creating and developing new products or services. Usually, at the end of the day, after a hard ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - The Essence Of Self Love And Self Worth In Our Lives - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraI wonder how will our lives would really make a big difference if we always choose to like and love ourselves? If we all never place the strength of our self love and self worth outside of ourselves (since after all, weren’t we all always at our prerogative and our own choosing about how we feel ...
Views: 924(3 votes) - Warming Up a Groom's Cold Feet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWe all heard about the infamous bride who took off in a bus (yes, a BUS!) four days before her lavish wedding day. She told the police that she had been allegedly kidnapped, but later turned up to admit that the story was a fabrication. She simply had a bad case of cold feet. But, it’s not just ...
Views: 924 - Get A Load Of These Beauty Tips For Glowing Skin - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraCan't get enough of beauty tips for glowing skin? Of course, we all want to have that despite the changing seasons and the weather. No matter how attractive you look if you've got a dull and flaky skin, you'll still be less of a skin to soul beauty that you desire! *First is exfoliation. No ...
Views: 923 - Immense Health Benefits Of Marine Coral Calcium - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWith more and more people becoming conscientious about their health these days, countless manufacturers have bombarded the market with massive varieties of health supplements. Due to the increasing demands of modern lifestyle, a healthy diet and a regular exercise regimen may not suffice in ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - The Importance of Estate Planning - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraWhen it’s time for you to say goodbye to your loved ones, and say hello to your maker in person, what’s gonna happen to everything you’ve worked so hard to achieve? I’m not talking about the medals and other “feel-good” rewards you’ve earned, but the ...
Views: 922 - Creative Visualization Strategies For The Beginner - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe’re all familiar with the effectiveness and the powers of positive thinking. Whenever you think positively, a positive stream of energy is built and your mood and behaviors are influenced by your subconscious mind. Not only you think about what it is that you want, but you also picture it as ...
Views: 919 - Do You Need Anger Management Help? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraOther people yell, scream or shout. Some confront, some even throws or break things. While others just cry, whimpering in tearful silence. It is natural for us to get angry- who doesn't anyway? We need to express it one way or another and it's a healthy dose of release. But what if it takes you ...
Views: 918 - How To Find True Love In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraListening to Celine Dion’s “All By Myself” music gets you into an emotional state of misery. However, life has taught us to hope, that we can find true love. With a lot patience and persistence, you can shake off that idea which limit your choices and eventually find true love in your ...
Views: 918(4 votes) - Whey to Go for Protein Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraVitamin and mineral supplementation to the diet has become imperative to ensure that an individual is getting sufficient nutrients for the body. Supplements that come in all forms augment the body’s nutrient intake to boost resistance and endurance as well as to ward off untoward diseases. A ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - A Beginner’s Guide To Be More Creative - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe are all been given the ability to be creative in any which way we could be even if we realize it or not. There are five easy guides in how to get these imaginative ideas flow freely and effortlessly like the wind. 1.) Get creative even in your intentions. Simply tell yourself, “Starting ...
Views: 917 - Secrets To Successful Couple Communication - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome people have a knack for communication; for others, this form of expression can be a little difficult and challenging. Whatever it is, communication is one thing that a lot of people use every single day, on all parts of the globe. People have different ways of relating to one another—we all ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - Discovering The Cause Of Anger - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Menno Spijkstra“I am in torment, in suffering;--this sign of pain may be caused by frustration or resentment. The cause or reason of anger is usually deeply entrenched and may be due to unhappy and miserable childhood; a child not receiving adequate love during his most vulnerable formative years. Because of ...
Views: 913 - Filing Under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen worse comes to worse, in terms of the financial aspect, there isn’t pretty much left for you to do. There may be some things that you can do, but most of which would probably be difficult on your part, and the rest illegal. Owners of businesses that are no longer capable of paying off ...
Views: 912 - Get Inspired--- Surround Yourself With Inspiration! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraDo not just wait for inspiration to simply fall into your lap or come simply knocking on your door! Well, the truth is, you merely cannot wait for things to happen to you. You’ve got to make a great effort to inspire yourself in order to live a vibrant and fulfilling life. And even the most ...
Views: 911 - The Miracles of Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the most essential parts of Christianity lies in recognizing the fact that Jesus Christ was divine. And one of the ways in which his divinity is proved by scholars in the Bible is to emphasize the several miracles that Jesus in academic circles, are oftentimes categorized according to the ...
Views: 909 - To Forgive An Affair - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDiscovering an affair is always hurtful—no person is invulnerable to the pain and anguish that it can bring. Often, a person’s initial reaction would be shock, fury and numbness that could go on and on in a vicious cycle. The sad thing is whatever reactions one might have hardly matters at all, ...
Views: 909 - The Dangers of Leptospirosis - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAre you fond of taking your pet to the dog park for show or just for play? Or letting it drink off public water fountains when nobody's looking? If you are, than there is a good chance that you pooch is infected with leptospirosis. This is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that works its ...
Views: 908 - Ms. Susan Boyle: An Inspiring Story - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraBy the time you read this, you probably heard of the inspiring life story of Susan Boyle. A 47-year old, unemployed, never been married (and never been kissed) woman from Scotland who elicited lots of praises and compliments not just from the three judges, but also from millions of people across ...
Views: 907 - Natural Toxin as Acne Vulgaris Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe period of adolescence and early adulthood is a phase of raging hormones. During this transition, the body goes through significant hormonal and physiological alterations which consequently result to remarkable changes in the body. This period can actually be an awkward one and one such ...
Views: 907 - How To Make A Fortune With Momentum Stocks - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThrill seekers are always out on the prowl for something that’ll give them the adrenalin rush their bodies need. They crave for it, like an alcoholic itching to quench his thirst with a bottle beer, or a drug addict getting worked up while waiting for the next does of dope to come. All of these ...
Views: 906 - 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: 905 - A Foolproof Guide to Hearing Aid Batteries - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThanks to advancements in technology and medicine, hearing aids can now greatly facilitate in hearing loss. Hearing aids can either be the disposable sort, conventional or state of the art digital devices. Such devices for hearing loss, however state of the art or efficient they may be are ...
Views: 903 - How To Make Living In Together A Breeze - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLiving in together is one of the most exciting and huge steps a couple could take. It can make the relationship go further or it can end it in an instant. Needless, to say, living-in together is a big deal, whether you’re getting hitched or taking up the modern trend of pre-marital ...
Views: 903 - Inspire Others to Achieve Their Dream - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 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: 902 - Six Wonderful Reasons To Make Love Now - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 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: 901(1 vote) - Back Pain Remedy Through Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBack pain is categorized as either acute or chronic. When back pain is acute, it generally lasts for days to weeks whereas if back pain is chronic by nature, it can last for months or all throughout one’s life. Back pain can be attributed to numerous factors. It can be instigated by sudden pulls ...
Views: 900 - Organizing Your Life to Success - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is the definition of organization--it is the key element to success and triumph in all areas of business and living. Each and every aspect of your life should be organized. You would discover that living is merely that much better, simpler and easier if you’re organized. This whole ...
Views: 900 - Better Brand Positioning Thru Online Advertising Banners - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAside from television, the world wide web is perhaps the most potent means of advertising these days. Advertisements on the net covers not only those entities conducting transactions online but even those offline businesses. Offline businesses are now extending their services to the net to reach ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Doing Away with a Weight Loss Plateau - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs there are countless benefits to be gained from health and fitness, a majority of those determined and conscientious about their well-being strive to attain such state by resorting to various means. It is very elementary that the principle behind healthy and successful weight loss is through a ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Inspirational Thoughts To Start Your Day Right - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraDo you ever experience or go through life finding for a source of inspiration sometimes even just to help you get through the hour or help you get through the day? All of us have certain days or even times like these, yet the problem is that too many of us are searching for something inspiring ...
Views: 894 - The Ups and Downs of Dating an Older Woman - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn older man going out with a younger woman is almost a cliché. Why men prefer younger women is no mystery—it has a lot of obvious perks. And what kind of man in his right mind would date an older woman? In this age and time, it is pretty typical for men to go after the young, nubile ones ...
Views: 894 - Why Should You Own A Shetland Sheepdog - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Shetland Sheepdog was a popular breed of dog used by farmers in England for herding sheep. Its name speaks for itself - almost everybody can tell that it was bred for that purpose even without research. The farmers chose this pooch for the job because of its willingness to learn and be ...
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