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- Preserving Summer Memories - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Jodie RandisiParents never know which gesture, tradition or spur-of-the-moment childhood adventure will become a treasured memory. However, chances are more treasured moments will occur during the summer months when most parents have more time to spend with their children. Embracing the moments of life is ...
Views: 1564(4 votes) - How Stress Relief Games Help Us to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Luka MalgajMost of the people are suffering from stress, while some are aware of their situation and try to reduce the stress, others ignore the pressure, anxiety and the stress they are facing. Those individuals that are trying to reduce the stress are usually using some of the most common stress ...
Views: 6368(7 votes) - Don't Worry, Just Laugh! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know of no other manner of dealing with great tasks than as play; this…is an essential pre-requisite. -- Friedrich Nietzsche On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial stock index was the lowest in fifteen years. The banking industry continues to falter and AIG needs another $30 billion. Dare I ...
Views: 1115(4 votes) - 10 Generic Book Club Questions to Jump Start Your Discussion - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Molly LundquistYou’ve been all over the web. You’ve searched every book club site you can think of, but you can’t find a reading guide with discussion questions. Not a good sign - especially because it’s your turn to lead the book club discussion. So now what do you do? First thing - don’t panic. Second ...
Views: 4114(1 vote) - How to Lead a Book Club Discussion - 7 Great Discussion Tips - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Molly LundquistOh, dread. It’s that time of year again: your turn to lead the book club discussion - not exactly something you relish. In fact, you’re beginning to lose sleep…you’re pacing the floors and pulling out your hair. Okay, not that bad, but still…you wish you could just pass on this one. ...
Views: 2536(3 votes) - The Difficult Book Club Member - What To Do? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Molly LundquistThey’re the members who talk too much - interrupting some, taking forever to get to the point, loving the sound of their own voice. They dominate the discussions. And sometimes (gasp!) they’re the ones who keep up the social chat while you’re trying to hold a serious book discussion. Or ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - How to Select Book Club Books - 7 Dos and Don’ts - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Molly LundquistSelecting books - it’s what book clubs do, isn’t it? Books are what you’re all about, so you should be pretty good at choosing them. But let’s be honest - book selection time isn’t always the happiest moment for everyone in your book club. Some members come away feeling frustrated, ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - New In Town? Find a Book Club—Then Join a Book Club - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Molly LundquistYou’ve just moved in, unpacked the boxes, and put everything neatly away (or maybe not). Everything’s new and unfamiliar - the house, stores, school, work…everything. You’ve left your old friends behind but haven’t made new ones yet. In a word: you’re lonely. Realistically, you know it can take ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - How to Start a Book Club—10 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Molly LundquistSo you want to start your own book club? Terrific! Book discussion groups are great ways to make new friends, keep in touch with old ones, discover new books, and have meaty conversations. To help you get organized, simply follow these 10 steps and you’ll be on your way! 1. Decide what kind ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Gone Camping - Fraser Island QLD - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Andrew galweyWhat is it which makes an otherwise sensible family leave a modern home in the suburbs with all its mod-cons and substitute it all for a canvas roof, leaky airbeds, camp stove and dig-your-own toilet? I guess there are many reasons depending upon the individual - all of the cliches; getting ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Fun 4th of July Celebration Ideas - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol EisemanFourth of July is just around the corner, so light up the onset of summer with a great gathering. Start your plans now so that you can insure your guests will be available as that is always a busy holiday. You can print or buy invitations or save your money for fun party favors and games and ...
Views: 2152(3 votes) - 25 Things You Blokes (Probably) Won’t Hear From Your Lady - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Craig HarperA few months back we explored a bit of fun and silly-ness with an amusing little article article called “Twenty Three Things You Ladies (Probably) Won’t Hear From Your Bloke”. Well, it seems that I’m not the only one who likes to laugh at myself or take the piss out of my own gender. I have had ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - Laughter as a Powerful Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from A JLaughter is an integral part of the universal human vocabulary, as every single human being understands it. Regardless of the language spoken, everyone laughs. We don’t even learn to laugh as we must for speaking; we are already born with the innate ability to laugh. One of the important ...
Views: 3921(2 votes) - If They’re Laughing, They’re Learning - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Crazy J MentorI guess I need to start somewhere, so I thought I'd start out by referring to something that actually got me started with Stand-up Comedy; "Public Speaking". Now, many of you who know me today don't realize that I used to travel throughout the States and Europe, training various Network ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Collecting Confederate Money - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Johnny KicklighterThe folks who said, “Hold on to your Confederate Money boys, the South will rise again,” were the brunt of many a joke over the years. Now however, the wise ones who kept their paper are laughing all the way to the bank. The South hasn’t declared its independence again, but the value of ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - The Collection Connection: Treasure Hunting for Your Soul - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Liv LaneThere’s a big bowl of rocks in the middle of my kitchen table. I have collected these rocks from all over the world – beaches, mountains, parking lots – since I was a child. When I’m eating breakfast, I’ll often grab one to carry in my pocket or purse during the day. Each one has been perfectly ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Finding Humor in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Allen KleinThe economy is on its wildest ride in decades. The line waiting for a government bail-out is almost as long as the line waiting to check-out in stores this holiday shopping season. And, you’re simply at wits end in trying to deal with it all! Fear not - there's humor to be found amidst all of ...
Views: 2003(4 votes) - 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: 2004(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: 13560(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: 4762(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: 1524(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: 1316(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: 1279(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: 1767(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: 1325(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: 2209(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: 1584(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: 1720(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: 2051(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: 4380(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: 1170(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: 2488(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: 1709(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: 1121(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: 1288(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: 1458(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: 819(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: 797(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: 1258(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: 1750(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: 1475(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: 1171(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: 2310(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: 1163(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: 1268(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: 969(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: 845(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: 1029(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: 1270(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 ...
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