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- Let Kids Be Kids! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonAbout 15 years ago, when my children were still in elementary school, I was very active in the Parent Teacher Association. At one of the monthly meetings the topic of discussion was the new curriculum that the state of Michigan was presenting. Many concerns were voiced at that meeting, and one ...
Views: 1564 - Creepy Crawley Lily Dale - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonIt’s our last night in Lily Dale and I’m sitting at my computer when for some reason I look up to the ceiling and see a huge black spider. Approximately 1” of a spider – Eeeeek! The bugger is right in the corner of the wall and ceiling, which being very short I can’t possibly reach as the ...
Views: 1766 - The Things We Take for Granted - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonWhile playing with my grandson last night I took my glasses off to make bunny faces and SNAP, my glasses broke. I was recently at the optometrist to have my glasses adjusted as the lens kept popping out. Maybe it wasn’t a loose screw that needed adjusting after all. So here I sit, with the ...
Views: 1064 - The Ones We Love - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa Bousson“How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?”— Albert Einstein We each perceive love in our own way. Your perception of love would be determined by your past experiences. If you were raised by particularly ...
Views: 1144 - Pharma companies ‘getting away with murder’--not just drug prices: leading cause of illness, disability and death - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2017 from Richard RuhlingTrump said drug companies are getting away with murder and he would work to bring prices down. (WashPost) While murder suggests the intent to kill, manslaughter--killing without malice or forethought, is more true of our leading cause of illness and death, says Dr. Richard Ruhling, a retired ...
Views: 990 - The Notorious DJ- DJ Khaled - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from social engtutoDJ Khaled is one of the most fascinating people in hip-hop because no-one knows what he really does besides scream his name at the beginning of songs and post ridiculous Snapchat stories but everyone knows that he exists. Khaled started his rap career around 1998 when he co-hosted a radio ...
Views: 1160 - Sexual Abuse, Marriage and Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldWhen we talk about sexual abuse, we differentiate between intra-familial (from within the family) and extra-familial (from outside the family). When from within, it teaches the target of abuse to not trust people who are closest to them. When from outside the family, it teaches the target of ...
Views: 1326 - various types of dog beds - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Noor E ElahiWhоеvеr соіnеd thе рhrаsе "Іt's а dоgs Lіfе" сеrtаіnlу hаdn't аnу іdеа thе аmоunt оf сhаngеs thаt wоuld соmе аbоut tо mаkе уоur fаvоrіtе роосh's lіfе еаsіеr, mоrе fun, аnd muсh mоrе соmfоrtаblе. Таkе dоg bеds fоr ехаmрlе. Тhеу соmе іn а hоst оf shареs, sіzеs, соlоrs аnd аrе mаdе fоr bоth thе dоg ...
Views: 1040 - Enlightening And Educative 10 Tips About Pressure Cooker - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Noor E ElahiIntroduction To Using A Pressure Cooker Properly Pressure cookers are preferred by many people because they are convenient and easy to use. They also make delicious foods with an assortment of health benefits. However, there are ways one can use a pressure cooker in a better manner. This ...
Views: 1001 - 5 Road Tips for Beginners to Keep in Mind While Driving Car - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Kevin JonesDriving is exciting and it is an excellent and independent experience. But driving is not just about enjoying the freedom because it comes with a lot of responsibility. Car accidents are a common thing and people lose their lives because of irresponsible driving all the time. So for the ...
Views: 1829 - Warning! Bad Boys may be dangerous to your emotional health! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Laney Zukerman The Relationship Coach(Note: Bad Boys is a metaphor for toxic partners. Just flip the pronoun to female depending on your relationship). Bad Boys are everywhere. The corporate office, the gym, your neighborhood, a charity gala or the backyard bbq. Before they end up in your heart and in your bed, it will be in ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - 10 Ultimate Home Maintenance Tips for this Winter Season - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Samantha MarlynHey, homeowners! Have you prepared your homes for the winter season already? Temperatures are dropping which means winter has arrived! Don't let the frosts spoil your mood by causing damages to your dwelling. Get prepared by following the tips shared below: 1. To insulate the windows ...
Views: 866 - 5 Secrets to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Pegi Burdick5 Secrets to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions For you to make good choices in life, you need to know who you are. You have to do what is right for you which may not be the same as your sibling, your best friend, or your Mother. It is your responsibility to stay as authentic as possible ...
Views: 887 - Resolutions, not Punishments - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Jiby GeorgeNew Year has been the time to take new resolutions since ages. Seldom does all our enthusiasm and excitement last more than a few weeks though. As days pass, we regret having taken the resolutions and find many logical reasons why our resolution was not practical. We blame ourselves for having ...
Views: 1081 - How to Recover From a Major Life Setback - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Cyrus VanoverDon’t let a major life setback drag you down. Life isn’t always a bed roses. Sometimes things happen that we totally didn’t see coming and couldn’t have prevented. Maybe it’s the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, being rejected by your dream school, or the sting of a business failure. ...
Views: 1921 - Best Luxury Cars to Lease for Business Use - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Emma KalmanWe would all love to ride around town in the best luxury cars. You may think, “Yeah, right, we can’t afford it” but it is very possible. You can get the best luxury cars on a lease agreement and pay a fraction of the cost compared to buying. Looking at the best luxury cars to lease for ...
Views: 1470 - Obama Sets Stage for Jerusalem’s Destruction and Judgment on US; a Biblical Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Richard RuhlingObama let an anti-settlement resolution pass the UN Security Council, breaking his word to them and abandoning our best ally in the Middle East to those who hate Israel--maybe setting the stage for prophecy. “The day of the Lord comes…all nations [United Nations?] will gather against ...
Views: 1021 - Obama Sets Stage for Jerusalem’s Destruction and Judgment on US; a Biblical Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Richard RuhlingObama let an anti-settlement resolution pass the UN Security Council, breaking his word to them and abandoning our best ally in the Middle East to those who hate Israel--maybe setting the stage for prophecy. “The day of the Lord comes…all nations [United Nations?] will gather against ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Christian Match-Making: Finding Your Mate with Low Risk Faster than You Expect by Someone Who Did! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWhen my wife died from a prescription drug http://LeadingCauseOfDeathPrescriptionDrugs.com I wanted to remarry and I joined http://ChristianSinglesDating.com They offer a free two week introduction and reasonable price. They have excellent computer search capacity so one can find others of like ...
Views: 1164 - Medical Care Is Not Healthcare & Medical Insurance Is Not Health Insurance; Obamacare Must Go! - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Richard RuhlingMedical Care Is Not Healthcare & Medical Insurance Is Not The #1 agenda for Trump is to scrap Obamacare. It needs to be replaced with a system that uses market forces to make health insurance more affordable and available, says Joe Farah, editor of WorldNetDaily.com, adding that experts that ...
Views: 2479 - Who Controls Your Joy? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Alexis Marie ChuteThe song lyrics in “Joy to the World” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” say it all. Christmas is meant to be a season of cheer and happiness. Funnily enough, though, we women sometimes look for this feeling of joy in all the wrong places. Who else has a mental checklist that ...
Views: 1454 - Stop Thinking about What Others Think about you - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2016 from Eefke BodtMan is a social animal and he cannot live in total isolation away from fellow human beings. This fact is corroborated by the fact that whatever we do and even wear and eat is heavily influenced by the company we keep. It therefore comes as no surprise when what others say and think about us ...
Views: 3139 - Stop Thinking about What Others Think about you - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2016 from Eefke BodtMan is a social animal and he cannot live in total isolation away from fellow human beings. This fact is corroborated by the fact that whatever we do and even wear and eat is heavily influenced by the company we keep. It therefore comes as no surprise when what others say and think about us ...
Views: 3091 - 2017 Inspirational Almanac and Ho'oponopono - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2016 from Theresia ValoczyI am very happy and thankful for the fact that you can get your hands on the 2017 Inspirational Almanac. http://a.co/226qPkR I am grateful because its birth was accompanied by miracles led by Angels. Here’s the story behind the scenes of the Datebook. The idea of the Almanac ...
Views: 1700 - NIYAMA - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanI am very excited to be able to offer the teachings of Yama and Niyam to everyone. If you have an interest in yogic philosophy and how you might incorporate these teachings in your life to help you with the challenges that arise on your spiritual journey, then I strongly suggest you read my new ...
Views: 1374 - Healthy in May, Healthy in December - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Megan ScottLet’s set the scene: You have a preference for age gap relationships. You’re one of many younger women dating older men, or a mature woman who’s into cougar dating. Maybe you’re one of the growing number of older men dating younger women. No matter your gender or which end of the age gap ...
Views: 926(2 votes) - The NDE Pointers - Comprehensive Messages from IANDS for Life’s Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearch on near death experiences (NDEs) have revealed many amazing aspects of our Deeper Self. Because people live oblivious of it, their personal life gets governed by the ego. This leads to mediocrity in life and to the self-importance that destroys harmony in oneself and others. The ...
Views: 1619 - The Ultimate Holiday Gift That Truly Keeps On Giving - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe airport was crowded, noisy, chaotic. Nothing unusual about that. I was waiting, properly queued up, to board my flight. To my right was a line of nine wheelchair-bound folk also waiting patiently. All but one, who was waiting not so patiently. She was sixth in the line of pre-boarding ...
Views: 1230 - Freedom of Press Is for Issues, Not People-Bashing - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA Yahoo headline offered 33 Amish Facts that Will Make Your Skin Crawl. After 10 clicks, my skin still wasn’t crawling. The Amish’ lower cancer rates (no drinking or smoking--they raise their own produce and live well without electricity, a survival advantage for an EMP attack when people in ...
Views: 1180 - How to care for your washing machine: useful tips - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2016 from Emily LimaWashing machines have become almost essential home appliances. Their service life depends on the quality of their production. However, a lot depends on whether you provide good care for your washer. Always keep an eye on the external state of the washer. Remove dust that accumulates on the ...
Views: 811 - Change Your Mind – Change Your Destiny—Here’s Great News! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWilliam James, the father of modern psychology said that the greatest discovery of our time is that we can alter our lives by altering our attitudes. So what attitude do we need to alter most? Most likely it’s our attitude toward the Creator of the universe who seems like a vengeful tyrant ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Pope Protests Polarization, Brexit, Walls to Keep Out Illegals and Plans to Export Alien Criminals - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Richard Ruhling“[Trump’s] victory, this summer’s Brexit vote and the growing popularity of nationalist movements across Europe have raised grave concerns…at the Vatican” (USA Today). The pope seems to want a worldwide melting pot of cultures and religions that are causing chaos and confusion in Europe as a ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - I AM A WOMAN - Mandisa Mndela - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Mandisa MndelaI AM A WOMAN Mandisa Mndela Author, founder at Stand Your Truth and South African Native, Mandisa Mndela born on September 22 1970 in a small village, Misty Mount in Mthatha, Eastern Cape South Africa. Taking from her life experiences chronicled in her 3books – 1. ”Stand” – ...
Views: 1418 - Six Steps to Balanced Life - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Jessica CarterA person able to follow well-balanced life is a happy person. It is a proven fact that healthy life balance can provide you not only with happiness and well-being but also with a tremendous boost to your productivity, thus, guaranteeing career success as well. Many people still have one big ...
Views: 930 - Stand Your Truth ID - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Mandisa MndelaStand Your Truth Article Mandisa Mndela – Founder at Stand Your Truth, Author and a South African Native, took a Stand, and ... Here in, express her experiences on being forgotten, ignored and not catered for by the system that is meant to inform or guide us to our purpose. My point of ...
Views: 996 - Is Modern Technology Causing Social Isolation? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Titty WilliamFew years back, we used to find crowded people in the parks, restaurants and in any other social gathering places. But now these places are filled with silence and people are getting engaged with a colorful screen without bothering about the real world. In the era of social networking, many ...
Views: 3954 - Why is Giving Up People Pleasing So Difficult? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownThis question fascinates me because I have observed over many years many journeys where people struggle with this task (myself included.) Let’s take a look at some of my speculations and see what your thoughts might be on why this is so challenging. Our History and Teachings For women, it is ...
Views: 2106(2 votes) - Unlimited You! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Termina AshtonEveryone, at some point or another, feels like they don’t truly have their own unique identity. Regardless of how we feel about ourselves, we have massive potential to see any or all ideas and desires come into being. Imagination is something many of us have come to believe as a limited ...
Views: 1349 - Tips To Deep Clean Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Emily R. SmithWhen thinking about kitchen, people usually think of it as the heart of the home. It is the place where mothers do the cooking and children help making the meal, a place to make a delicious stuffed roast chicken, bake a chocolate tart or mix up a fancy deep blue soda. The kitchen always bring a ...
Views: 1087 - Living a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiLiving a balanced life. To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert Living a balanced life is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well. We have to realize that we can’t have everything and do everything at the same ...
Views: 1378 - Six Obama Parallels with the King of Babylon for Biblical End-Times - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWhen asked about the end of the world, Christ cited an abomination spoken of by Daniel that early believers understood as military brought by Rome and they fled the city as Christ warned in Matthew 24. This is a parallel to Executive Orders readied by Obama for martial law. Obamacare is ...
Views: 1076 - Secular Spirituality - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonIn a previous article I noted that I would talk about why I opted not to follow-through with my rabbinical studies. I was raised in a fairly orthodox Jewish household by grandparents that survived the Holocaust. I attended shul on a weekly basis, spent hours studying with various rabbis, and was ...
Views: 1700 - Thermostat Battles: 4 Struggles Of Living With Someone That Never Turns The Heat On - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Meghan BelnapSome people are always chilly, and others never seem to feel the cold. It’s all a matter of personal preference until these two people try sharing an abode and can’t agree on a temperature. Whether the person you live with hates paying the gas bill or just feels warm all the time, you need to ...
Views: 646 - Why "I Have No Time For Exercise" Is a Lie - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Dave Smith“Did you exercise today?” “No, I didn’t have time?” That’s the most common answer given when asked why people don’t exercise regularly. Nobody has enough time. Guess what? I agree! I’m not going to try to sell you on the benefits of exercise because everyone has heard it before and it ...
Views: 934 - A Concern for Israel’s Premature Return (Aliyah) - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: With mounting hostility to Israel, the return of Jewish people to the land of Israel is seen a premature. This is seen from a biblical perspective that needs further consideration… As Israelites whose ancestors were conquered by the Assyrians and later scattered among the nations, ...
Views: 1294 - How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Sylviane NuccioI personally know some success coaches that would tell you that it’s easier to attract money than it is to attract your dream partner. Well, I disagree with that, because if I were to believe it, it would be like believing that the law of attraction is partial when it’s not. The law of ...
Views: 2350(1 vote) - How to Prevent a Burglar from Disabling Your Outdoor Security Cameras - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Mark BickmoreMost house break-ins are not personal, though that offers little comfort to the victims of burglary. Ask anyone who has returned home to find their house ransacked how they feel. The majority will tell you it leaves them feeling vulnerable, exposed and violated. It's even more heartbreaking when ...
Views: 2943 - Six Ways to Prevent Hackers Getting into Your Home Security Cameras - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Mark BickmoreWiFi (IP) home security cameras are no different to any other piece of wireless equipment when it comes to security vulnerabilities. All the same, hackers, in general, prefer to break into systems that are unsecured and easy to take control of. If you're reading here and want to know how to ...
Views: 1295 - Four Ways to Protect Your Home from Burglars - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Mark BickmoreBurglary Protection Don't forget, protecting your property is not only about safeguarding your valuables. It's also about protecting you and your loved ones. Not every intruder is going to run away if caught in the act. Aggravated burglary and home invasions can be pretty nasty affairs and ones ...
Views: 1138 - "Don't Cry Because It's Over. Smile Because It Happened." - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellThose nine words by Ted Geisel (Dr.Seuss), one of our country’s favorite storytellers, contain so much wisdom. They apply to many different aspects of life, but I would like to focus on the area of relationships. Most of us are going to have relationships end at some point in our lives, whether ...
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