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- Eat Right, Exercise, and Laugh Your Head Off Once a Day - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mack DrydenI’m a comedian and a two-time cancer survivor, and I make people laugh about my experiences with the disease until their faces hurt. Unusual job, true; but my mission is to convince people that laughter is as important to physical and mental health as eating right and exercising. And if you or ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - The Benefits of Humor - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Stan HymanMost people would agree that laughter is good for you in every possible way. Scientific research on laughter suggests that there are many exceptional benefits to a good sense of humor and a good laugh. The old expression, “laughter is the best medicine”, is not just a cliché, but has real ...
Views: 13438(1 vote) - How to Develop Your Sense of Priceless Humor - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Mike PowersA good sense of humor does a lot of good things for a person. It makes them more likable and increases their attractiveness. Also, people with a good sense of humor tend to be very natural at starting and leading a good conversation. The thing is, it is quite easy to develop a good sense of ...
Views: 4613(1 vote) - Spirituality and Laughter: Go Ahead and Yuck it Up, So-called Foul Humor is Okay - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt’s commonly acknowledged that sex before marriage, an occasional cocktail or two, or cursing is not going to cause you to burn in hell. However, in your spiritual quest perhaps you’ve asked yourself, “what isn’t acceptable behavior, that would make me incur negative karma?” Our experience and ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Have They Even Heard of Organized Living on Mars? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyI created the Organized Living Dictionary to define the terms that are in used in the literature when the experts write about "getting organized". While these terms may be in common use in everyday language and varying contexts, the meanings given here are within the context of organized ...I ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Let Humor Keep You Well - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Audrey PihulykOur bodies are intricately designed, so that when a breakdown occurs in one area, due to stress, it can have an adverse effect on other parts of our body. Stress is the body’s reaction to a demand made upon it. Unfortunately, stress is all around us and we do not have to look far to find ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Healing With Laughter and Humor Using a Vision Board - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsLaughter and humor have been popular practices in healing our mind, body and spirit; there have even been medical tests and studies that have proven that this is a beneficial practice in getting and keeping well. The power of thoughts and emotions can manifest good in our bodies as well as ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - The Chutzpah Awards - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Rohit Khera“And the award for the best supporting actress goes to…….”. As the show host glibly intoned these words, I suppressed a yawn. I was watching the Golden Globe awards ceremony, but NOT finding it terribly exciting. After all, there is a plethora of awards, the Oscars, the Tony’s the SAG’s, not to ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Because I am the King - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellThe king got up and said: " My citizens are too relaxed, they sleep too much, they eat too much, they enjoy themselves too much and they have neglected me." He, then shouted at the top of his lungs, and somebody instantly appeared and said: " What does my lord the king want?" The king answered: ...
Views: 2068(1 vote) - Healing With Laughter and Humor Using a Vision Board - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsLaughter and humor have been popular practices in healing our mind, body and spirit; there have even been medical tests and studies that have proven that this is a beneficial practice in getting and keeping well. The power of thoughts and emotions can manifest good in our bodies as well as ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - How to Tell a Joke - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Paul SloaneMany people shy away from telling jokes because they once told one that fell flat or they are afraid of appearing silly or of offending someone. Jokes are canned humorous stories which are subtly different from personal anecdotes. With personal anecdotes you have the authority to tell them ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Directions for Life Not Seen in Print - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Karel MurrayI like to think of myself as a competent person. Personally uninhibited, I feel comfortable reading and then discarding directions that were written for people like me. Certainly my ability to think things out in a logical and effective manner has been demonstrated in the way I live my life. ...
Views: 1914(3 votes) - Are Lottery Syndicates Really Worth The Effort? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Gavin EvansIt is widely appreciated that a lottery syndicate is about the wisest way to participate in any lotto if you are searching for a way to enhance your probability of sharing the jackpot. In reality, more than a quarter of all lotto jackpot wins are secured by lottery syndicates. These lottery ...
Views: 4265(1 vote) - How To Get Started In The Fascinating World Of Playing Chess Games - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from J.B. DeWildeIf you want to try something new and are new to chess, no problem. Chess is a game of skill and everyone can learn to play chess reasonably well, and, in time, you can find someone you can play against at your level. Chess basics, such as the chess pieces and the fundamental moves for chess ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - El Gordo | The Biggest Prize Fund Lotto Game - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Gavin EvansIf this is the first time you have come across the El Gordo lottery, allow me to point out just how big a deal this lottery is to the Spanish population. The El Gordo lottery has been a national obsession in Spain since 1812 with enormous appeal generated by the Christmas draw every year. In ...
Views: 2377(1 vote) - Bring Back The Mommey Pants - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Linda FoltynBring back the "Mommy Pants". Maybe you've heard of them referred to that way. You know, the pants we all wore back in the 80's and 90's where the waistband of the pants was actually at your waist - above the belly button. I actually saw an old 1990's movie the other day with Lisa Hartman Black ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Chess Sets Can Come In Many Forms And Assortments - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Elizabeth TraineroniOn a humid afternoon when you cannot adventure out, both youngsters and grownups grow disgruntled and irritated. Different indoor games can come to the rescue to help everyone defeat the boredom. Of the many board games from those you may choose chess is one game which is enjoyed by children and ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Why You Should Read A Good Bingo Review - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Janis PetersenThe online bingo market consists of more than two hundred playing establishments, with new sites being launched every month. These sites use different software that offers different features. There is some variety in the games that are offered since some online playing sites offer only the ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Give Your Lottery Odds A Real Boost - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Gavin EvansIf you're like me then you probably enjoy playing the lottery but are still waiting for the huge win. You may even be frustrated you never seem to get very many of those little wins either. There was a time when lottery disappointment came to me each week also. Although everyone knows that the ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Which Candidate Would Make The Better Pirate? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAmerica, in a ritual that it undertakes every four years, is about to elect a president. Our choices for the highest office in the land are a man who has done absolutely nothing in two years in the U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, and a man that has done too much for too long in the U.S. Senate, John ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - The Love Guru DVD Makes Just Enough Guffaws Than Stinkers To Be Called A Winner - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Elizabeth TraineroniWe just recently bought a copy of The Love Guru DVD and I must admit it's better than I anticipated it to be. The idea in the film is a Guru named Pitka is an American brought up outside of the USA and comes back to launch his private self-help company. His foremost challenge is to resolve the ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - How Can An Mp3 Search Engine Help You? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Ted BakerListening to your favorite music is just one click away. It has never been easier to listen and download free mp3 than today; you just have to know where to look. Mp3 specific search engines have been created to help you find quickly free mp3 music to listen and download. But there are ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Rules And History Of Bingo - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Sadie KirstenOnline bingo as it is played today came from a game played at a carnival near Atlanta in 1929. A man called Edwin Lowe noticed that the players were very engaged in the game, which was being ran by someone called Beano. Lowe re-created the game and showed it to his friends Shane Warne. The ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - A Guide For Ghouls And Goblins When Trick Or Treating - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Jack DobsonEvery Halloween, it is not unusual to hear a knock at your door and encounter goblins and ghouls demanding "Trick or Treat". A Trick Or Treat outing consists of donning a costume, going door to door on foot begging for treats, and pranking the person or persons who do not supply the trick or ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Get A Load Of Kids' Halloween Crafts Galore! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Yogi ShindeIf you are on the lookout for kids' Halloween crafts, there are a lot of fun and easy projects that you can have them work on. Next to Christmas, Halloween is one of the most-awaited holidays by kids and adults alike. For adults, costume parties are the ones that they look forward to. To ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Flaunt The Enticing Bratz With Bratz Dress Up Games - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Stephanie BaileyIf you are a fashion aficionado and yet you are fuelled with the desire to do a unique style, rather than following the fad, you might be the one that the Bratz is looking for! You know, the fashion director of the Bratz had just took a leave and the girls thought it that they cannot do without ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - 8000 People, Two Massage Chairs - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Larry HochmanI was all excited. I upgraded my gym membership to "Black Card" status. Ten dollars a month more, which was a small price to pay for the enhanced benefits. No, it wasn't the tanning beds. No, it wasn't half price on the cooler drinks. No, it wasn't the privilege of bringing a guest for free ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - How To Master Digital SLR Cameras? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Manas CThere are a lot of amateur as well as professional camera users who are shifting to digital models for much ease, convenience, and efficiency when taking initial pictures, taking more pictures after deleting some, and finally sharing photos to friends or storing them into the computer’s ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - The Origin And History Of Chess - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from william smith jrThe origin of chess, shrouded in the mists of history, depends very much on one`s own perspective. We cannot, unfortunately, trace the history of chess with a bold black line that leads from the game as we know it today, to a point in the past where we can unambiguously say, “Uh ha! This ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - The Modern Technology Gift Of DVD - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Elizabeth TraineroniThanks to modern day technology, people can now have their own copy of their favorite movies to watch over and over again. DVD movies are an excellent way to enjoy this luxury of having your very own copy of your favorite movie. Unlike their predecessor the VHS tape which had to be rewound and ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - How to Create the Perfect Chess Defence - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Elizabeth TraineroniA chess set consists of 32 pieces: 16 white and 16 black, representing two sides of a chess game. To understand how to play chess and develop strategy, it's important to know how each piece moves. This very simple knowledge is necessary to truly grasp the authority of each chess piece and in the ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Joyful Humor Is An Invitation To Play - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Suzanne KyraJoyful humor is an invitation to play, and to not take ourselves or a situation too seriously, even when it is serious. It gives us rest from what is difficult. Joyful humor comes from innocence and is born from sheer trust, surrender, delight, and playfulness. Joyful humor touches us deeply ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - USS Harry S. Truman in Lego - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Skye LanseThe story may not be recent, but a Lego version of one of the largest ships afloat never gets old. In February 2005, after watching a documentary about aircraft carriers, IT consultant Malle Hawking from Munich, Germany, was inspired to make one of his own - using Lego bricks. Hawking ...
Views: 8779(1 vote) - Marketing Mobile Games - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Larry FungThere was a time when mobile devices were used mainly for communicating with other people and offered very few features. These days, more and more people are using their mobile phones or PDAs for entertainment purposes and looking for a wide variety of additional features on their mobile ...
Views: 2993(1 vote) - Understanding Naruto Episode - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from N K SinghIn the previous episode, we saw Gaara being carried away by Deidara in an unconscious state. Now, in episode seven, Gaara’s older brother by the name of “Kankuro” is shown to be chasing Deidara. Kankuro reaches the village entrance where he learns that all the guards have been ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - e-Lottery Syndicate System – An Overview - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Gavin EvansLottery players everywhere would love to know of a way of enhancing their chances of winning two of the top jackpot prize lotteries in the world. Well, in 2002 Virtual World Direct Ltd launched the e-Lottery syndicate system which does just that. The e-Lottery programme has been designed to ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Understanding Naruto Episode - Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from N K SinghThis article review consists of Naruto Episodes starting from episode one to episode six. Naruto episode one, talks about Naruto Uzumaki who returns to Konoha after two and a half year training journey along with Jairaiya. Naruto who is a Genin rank holder, is re-introduced to his peers, who ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Humor-Age and Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Keith BrayHumor-Age and Wisdom When doing my journal, I can get very serious. For those that really know me, humor has been a huge part of my recovery and journey, and is evident in most of the places I frequent. My higher power certainly finds ways to make sure I don’t take life too ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Acoustic Guitar Pickups- Then And Now - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Jim PharisThe acoustic guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Cultures around the world have adapted it to their traditional music. It is as versatile as a piano but much easier to transport. The biggest shortcoming of the guitar is its lack of volume. It's just not a very loud ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Etiquette Of Poker - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Navneet SinghEtiquette is a major part of Poker and Texas Hold’em, and players are expected to conform to certain basic mannerisms. These are not rules per se, but a way to ensure orderliness. Gentlemen are expected to play in their own best interests and with integrity. The actions looked down upon ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Sampling The Different Bingo Games - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Janis PetersenThere are a variety of different games that fall under the heading of bingo. Bingo is not just one game, even though the mechanics of play are the same for all versions. The popular game of luck and chance evolved from the sixteenth century Italian lottery that was so popular in Europe. Bingo ...
Views: 3137(1 vote) - Free Bingo - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Janis PetersenFree bingo is a term that appeals to many different bingo players. The term actually has different connotations, depending on how the term is used, but it basically means that the player does not have to pay for the bingo cards. There may or may not be cash prizes involved, depending on the ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Humor For Health - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Paul Ciccone, Jr.Earthly treasures, being susceptible to corrosion eventually wear out; or as it happens in some cases are taken from us. NONE lasts forever. Even our health will eventually fail us. If truly wise, we would build our happiness on things of an intangible nature and prioritize them before all ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - How Do Pirates Dress For Halloween (And What Do They Do?) - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from FSB AuthorsHow do pirates dress for Halloween? They can't strap on a peg leg, prop a plastic parrot on their shoulders, apply an eye patch and wrap a red bandana around their scurvy heads. That's no fun at all -- not for a pirate on Halloween. That would be like we landlubbers wearing a suit to a ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Secret to earning smartly as a professional magician - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Deepak KhannaOkay now lets get started and see how one can earn good money as a professional magician, now we will discuss the various types of shows as well as what each show pays. When you learn what each show pays the professional magician , You can then determine which shows will generate the most ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Comedy Talent Agency A Description in Brief - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Rodger JackmanCanadians love comedies, there are different talent agencies in the country that searches out the talented guys who can make people laugh with witty activities. Laughing is always a sign of healthiness and it a healthy body. It is prudent to note that popularity of Canadian comedy is not only ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - 5 Tips To Purchase Video Games - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Gary ZivkovichThe Video games industry is one of the fastest going markets in the USA. In USA people are more conscious about the selection of the games. The games are available online as well as from the local retailers. You must have to follow the steps to select the games of your choice. 1. There are ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - The Online Bingo Experience - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Janis PetersenWhen players play bingo online, they are not just playing a game. Playing bingo online is an experience because of all the games, features and promotions offered at the online bingo playing site. All of these things contribute to the total package offered by the online playing site. There are ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Casual Online Games - Are They A Phase Or Are They Here To Stay? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Jan Arve AngeloIn the last few years the gaming industry has seen a boom of casual games, or as they are commonly referred to, flash games. These games are normally characterized by being short, addictive and fun to play. But recently it seems that more and more effort has been put into these flash games to ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - Ring A Dingdong By Winning A Diamond Ring - Bingo! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Joe LeeThe fair-sex is always attracted by fashionable ornaments and this is the secret formula followed by online Bingo sites of U.K. which are already attracting the British women folk in thousands to play online Bingo games, to announce prizes. Otherwise why should Spectra Bingo announce ...
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