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- 10 Tools Brilliant Presenters Use Every Time They Speak - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroWhether you are a scientist, speaker or school teacher, it’s obvious to us all that the only way you become an expert in your skill is to learn and practice exhaustively. You also need to learn from the skills of those who have gone before you and avoid making the same mistakes your ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - My 1968 Grand Tour of Europe - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTMy parents gave me a Grand Tour of Europe as an initiation into life, back in 1968. The export model Volkswagen bus, which cost $1900 new, was a gift which would later be sent home and travel the United States with me. My friend Randy and I started our trip in Holland, where we saw Ann Frank’s ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Stress Hormones And Their Relation To Alzheimers Disease - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderOur bodies are hard-wired by nature to react to stress in a way that was originally meant to protect us against perceived threats from predators and aggressors. The "fight-or-flight” response is our natural alarm system, and a normal psychological and physical reaction to stress. Many of the ...
Views: 1758 - BSF Baby Madison Baby Crib - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Leonora HatfieldBSF Baby Madison is one of the thousand editions made and crafted by the BSF Baby. It tenders a sleek sophisticated design as signed and renowned by BSF Baby. BSF Baby, offering the unique styled and classy finished baby furniture is well-known as the most demanded brand in the field of baby ...
Views: 1753 - Nonverbal Communication and Body Language Power - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Donna MartinGood communication is the foundation of successful relationships, both personally and professionally. But we communicate with much more than words. In fact, research shows that the majority of our communication is nonverbal. Nonverbal communication, or body language, includes our facial ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - ***If Used Right, Job Boards Can Actually Help Boomers Find A Job - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA large percentage of individuals, including Boomers, who are unemployed spend countless hours searching job boards such as Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Theladders.com and Craigslist. Many people will send out 2-3 resumes per day and never get a response. Unfortunately for these individuals, ...
Views: 1748(2 votes) - From My Mother's Mouth To My Daughter's Ears......Fulfill Your Desire - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Rene' LeisterThe mother-daughter relationship is a slippery slope. Love them, hate them, love them.........I can speak of my relationship with my mother only in the past tense. She passed in 1983 when I was 27 and had two babies to bring up, now without her. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think of ...
Views: 1746 - ***Be a Model of Happiness For Others - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD. Quote: “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Albert Schweitzer Being happy is not only a personal attribute that affects ...
Views: 1745(4 votes) - Harry Potter and the Mysterious Aging Process - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sally MarksI have a confession to make. I love Harry Potter. I’ve read all of the books and watched all the movies. However, while sitting through the Deathly Hallows Part II, I noticed something disturbing regarding the aging process. It wasn’t the final scene where the Gryffindor trio of Harry, Ron and ...
Views: 1745 - ***Numbers Don’t Lie … or Do They? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC Recently our government released figures showing that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of our nation rose by 3.5 percent — the first increase in five calendar quarters. The Dow Industrial average rose 200 points as various pundits declared the end of the worst ...
Views: 1744(3 votes) - Bratt Decor Blu Baby Crib - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Leonora HatfieldBratt Decor is one of the thousand distributors of comfortable and convenient cribs. It is founded by the parents named Mary and Stephen Bauer. Both with their architectural and interior design background started crafting Baby Products at their best for their little ones. As they see the ...
Views: 1738 - Wall Beds - 7 Reasons to Get One - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Dario H PetkovicIn case you are like me and dwell in a small apartment in one of the very pricey cities worldwide, Melbourne, surely you ll be looking to save money and also space. Wall beds are best for use in residence spots which aren't primarily utilized to be a bed room. Any room may well be turned into a ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - 5 Hobbies That Will Keep You Fit During Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Rachelle WilberWe all need something to do to keep ourselves busy in retirement. After decades of having a job to go to every work day, it is easy to go stir crazy if you don't have hobbies to do in your retirement. In some cases, they may be a continuation of what you've already been doing. One characteristic ...
Views: 1732 - Baby Nursery Ideas for Bringing Smile On Your Kids Face - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from victoria hedenAre you expecting a little angle in your house? This is the best part of everyone’s life. Having a newborn changes your life completely bringing happiness and new horizons. Before the baby comes to this world, one need to start planning and designing a nursery for the kid. There must be ...
Views: 1732 - How To Make Free Electricity - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from Tony CimbaIs there in reality such a thing as free electricity and if it does exist, just how do we find it? The idea that many of us have access to free electricity for our residence is a tad unreal to many people. It's a luxury that quite a lot of us would love to possess. So is it truly ...
Views: 1731 - If We Knew Better, We'd Do Better - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Jinhee KimDid you know that about 95% of Americans fall into a financial category of making $99,999 a year or less? That means only 5% of Americans are reported to make $100,000 or more a year! As you can see, the financial gap is quite large and widening every day as the middle class is disappering ...
Views: 1729 - Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Home Care Company - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Oliver StirkAwareness of care at home as an alternative to residential care homes is growing amongst older people and their families. Naturally therefore, when elderly people do begin to require support with their daily lives many more families are actively choosing to remain in the comfort of their own ...
Views: 1729 - Getting Back to the Garden - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Hal PriceIn 1969, poet/singer/songwriter, Joni Mitchell wrote one of the first true anthems for the Baby Boomers grand Spiritual Awakening called, “Woodstock”. This inspired song was based on the stories that her then-boyfriend, Graham Nash, told her about the “Love-In Music Festival” held at ...
Views: 1727 - Delicious Life Lessons I Learned from My Father - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerMy Dad died. There…I said it out loud. Even though I was by his side and saw him take his very last breath, it’s been hard to believe he’s gone forever. F-o-r-e-v-e-r. I wanted to write this article for Thanksgiving so I could publicly thank him and show my gratitude. How trite, I thought. It ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Managing 4 Year Old Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Chris ThompsonBeing a parent is a fantastic experience, but it can also be very stressful at times. Managing a 4 year old's behavior can be even harder than dealing with the terrible twos. The dream for a stressed out parent is to find a way to get their 4 year old to listen and behave the way they want. ...
Views: 1722 - Midlife Transition - A Radical Approach to Any Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Toni LaMottaMany years ago I read a book that was one of the most eye-opening and personally impact-full books I've ever read - and I read all the time. It's by a man named Wally Minto and it's called The Results Book. I'd like to introduce you to some of his ideas. Understanding the power of Your brain ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Compassion - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Margo KnoxI was having morning tea with friends and family on the weekend, and it was such a delight to catch up and be reminded of the love we share. As we sipped coffee in the sunshine at Nobby’s Beach Sinking into the compassion of extending love while basking in the warmth of communion, the depth of ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - ***REAL Giving this Year - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Susan Winter Ward It seems that almost everyone I know is reassessing their lives these days. Are you doing that too? We’re revisiting our priorities, looking at what we want to do to make a difference in our world, sifting through our lifestyles and, by the way, how will we ...
Views: 1720(4 votes) - Blue-green Algae the Key to Baby Boomer Mental Health - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Matt CanhamThis article looks at the Baby Boomer generation and how Blue-green algae can help them maintain heathly mental function and independence. In the American market today, Baby Boomers represent approximately 1/3rd of the total US population -- that's 76 million people. The leading edge of the ...
Views: 1714 - ***Diane Seeks Positivity – The Impact of Positivity - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by: Coach Meg - Margaret Moore Recently I asked coaches in the Wellcoaches community to submit a list of ten ways in which they want to thrive. Diane is dealing with some challenging health issues and asked me for a series of coaching sessions to work on her health and life ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - The Benefits of Drinking Ionized Water for Improving Health - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalWater is an essential need in our daily life, because we are made up of 80% water and it either evaporates, or is used up in the metabolism of our body for the productive activity of daily living. The content of our body is made up of neutral water, which our body continually needs for the ...
Views: 1705 - Obesity is About Changing your Lifestyle and Not about Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIf you are constantly obsessed with food, by depriving yourself of what you enjoy; then the changes are that you will actually never win the battle of trying to lose weight. Every time I said to myself “Right I am going on a Diet! I would suddenly have this strong desire to have something ...
Views: 1702(2 votes) - The Average Age of Retirement is Rising - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Lindsay EnglePeople have different views about retirement age. Does your view hold that you should work beyond the typical retirement age, or even fail to retire at all? Whatever the view you may have, one thing is for sure: a significant working population of the Americans would wish to delay retirement ...
Views: 1702 - Natural Organic Antiaging Skincare Foods - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from George PrugarAntiaging! What if there were certain foods you could eat that would prevent aging. Would you do your best to consume these foods? What about foods that make you age faster? Would you avoid these foods? Taking care of your skin starts with decent skincare products; a great skincare routine; and ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - THE BASIC HABITS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI have been doing a lot of networking and public speaking these past months! It seems that, wherever I go, I am constantly asked about my daily and weekly habits – “What do you do on a regular basis to succeed?” For many years, I just assumed that what I did – everyone did! Well, you know ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Four Seasons of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLet's talk about the four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Usually we think of marriage as a relationship with our partner but it can also be the state of marriage solely within us called "the inner marriage." The inner marriage is an intimate relationship with ourself. ...
Views: 1699(12 votes) - ***Boomer Couples Resolving Differences from the Ground Up - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Jim Duzak I’ve written previously in Boomer-Living about mediation, and why it’s usually better than litigation as a way of resolving disputes in divorce cases. But mediation can also provide lessons on how to prevent divorce by resolving disputes in relatively healthy ...
Views: 1696(4 votes) - Medical Alert: Enabling Seniors to Connect Instantly to Caregivers - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneTo fully appreciate the efficiency of a medical alert system in the context of complementing the work of caregivers, let us consider an actual real-world case. Madelyn is a subscriber to one of the leading medical alert system companies. She is 60, with narcolepsy, and lives alone at her own ...
Views: 1695 - What Is Your Online Dating IQ? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Bobbi PalmerI know I sound like a broken record about the benefits of dating online, especially if you are single and over 40. I’m going to continue to nag you about this because I want what you want: for you to find the man of your dreams, and to never let each other go. Getting online is the best way to ...
Views: 1695 - ***Part I: Susan Isn’t a “Survivor” - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Coach Meg Susan isn’t a survivor; Susan is a thriver. And, she thanks God for it every day. Susan’s Introduction I met Susan at the Harvard Conference on Coaching in Leadership and Medicine in September 2009. At the end of a session, Susan stood up in a room packed with 300 ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Yoomi Distributors give you exclusive opportunity to stock new self-heating baby bottle - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Baby Products Wholesale | Baby Goods Wholesale Nursery Product Wholesale | Baby Items WholesaleYoomi is a fantastic pioneering self-heating baby bottle. Exclusively available to buy wholesale via Baby Brands Direct as Yoomi Distributors, it is one of the most exciting developments in the baby feeding segment. It is not often that you get the unique opportunity to be the first retailer ...
Views: 1690 - Traveling with Young Adult Children: Is This Insanity? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothFamily vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! This changes many things in your life but it's the natural order ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Yes! I am Aging - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Margo KnoxI am getting older. Of course this is true for everyone, but it arrived for me so suddenly and I was a little unsure of how to be the best host to this arrival. I realized I am entering my Elder years and am now embracing the changes. My own parents gone and my children young men and women with ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - How Star Wars Can Make You Love Medicare Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Samantha SteinAnother Star Wars movie, another reason to look back and empower the many delights in this epic series. But do you know that reliving the Force can also make you see the power of Medicare Supplements? Here’s an exclusive feature from Freemedsuppquotes for all intergalactic retiree fans. Also, ...
Views: 1684 - Salvaging Our Plastic Oceans: Angela Haseltine Pozzi - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge “Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices: Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - The Pause, Mindfulness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Margo KnoxMindfulness “LOVE AFTER LOVE The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was yourself. Give wine. Give bread. Give back ...
Views: 1680 - Would You Benefit From a Move to Community Senior Living? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from John Cochrane IIICommunity living gets a bad rap, and it’s rare to encounter an older adult who’s excited about making the move. Often, the decision to downsize and leave the family home is a big barrier.Anyone who lives in a house for several years naturally forms an emotional attachment to it. Our homes are ...
Views: 1679 - Maturity is About Being True to Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Peter NichollsYou have reached your 50’s. You certainly aren’t old. The new 50 is the old 35, the new 60 is the old 40 and all of that stuff. You are not feeling any sense of decline. You are at the peak of your working career and getting many of the benefits of your hard work. Do you remember a younger ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - Keep That Boomer Brain Growing - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Gillian EadieIt seems a long time since I was in grade school but I can remember having a science class where the teacher handed round a model of a human brain. It looked kind of creepy and I wasn’t keen to touch it. But I can still hear him talking about how we, at about eleven, had all the brain cells we’d ...
Views: 1674(2 votes) - Protect Your Joints - Preserve Your Energy - Promote Your Safety - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Gail McGonigalWhat do these three words mean for our human body? When we PROTECT our body, it means that we are protecting it against injury; like protecting our head with a helmet when we cycle. We protect our back from injury, by bending our knees instead of our backs when lifting a heavy box. We ...
Views: 1674 - Baby Boomer Women and The Four Keys to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Sue StevensonAs a Baby Boomer woman I understand that over the years the demands of career, family, and daily life too often mean that our health and wellness, our time to take care of ourselves, can get lost in the shuffle. It is so easy to put off doing things for ourselves by saying, "I don't have time ...
Views: 1673 - Can You Spare a Dollar? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It use to be, can you spare a quarter, or maybe even a dime, but a dime or a quarter will not get you far at all. Right now, the US dollar bill will hardly get you anything at all. That is; in the United States. You are lucky if you can get a cup of coffee with that dollar bill. If you want ...
Views: 1673(3 votes) - Summer Can be a Dangerous Time for Seniors Citizens - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sky PalmaSummer Can be a Dangerous Time for Seniors Citizens When the weather gets hot, seniors are prone to some of the same dangers as children. Like children, they have much more sensitive body reactions to changes in weather conditions. It’s not widely known that a simple air-conditioner can be a ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - ***Get 2010 Off to a Great Financial Start - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comMade any resolutions about money for this year? There’s still time. Look at some of the suggestions coming from the Financial Planning Association of Washington, D.C. Write down your goals Money buys freedom — to travel, to retire early, to start a business or to change careers. Putting ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - Children’s Swings – Adding Value to Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Jonathan BretSome of the best moments in life are brought out when you feel like you are defying gravity. It’s an amazing way to push yourself forward, pull yourself up and keep rocking forever – we’re talking of children’s swings, the perfect way for a child to start life and keep swinging in a world of ...
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