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- Advantages of Sine Wave Inverter over Square Wave Inverter - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Olivia MillerIn general, there are two main types of the sine wave inverters. One is the modified sine wave inverter that is able to run just the basic devices and not the highly advanced devices. The other one is the pure model that can run all such appliances. At some point or the other while you are in ...
Views: 2866 - Boost Your Fitness and Performance with Army Core Values - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWhen we think of Army training we usually think of physical activity, push-ups, sit-ups and lots of running. The underlying and most important driving force behind the United States Army are the seven Army Core Values. The Army Values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, ...
Views: 2866 - The 5 Part Happiness Formula - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Kimberly EnglotI am a fan of happiness. I like to read about it, write about it, teach it and live it! Happiness comes easily to me but I understand that that isn't the case for everyone. I've come up with what I think is the exact formula needed. Excitement + Freedom + Joy + Inspiration + Love = ...
Views: 2863(6 votes) - Ten Ways To Wreck Your Credit - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Kathy Jo PollackAfter many years of talking with consumers about credit, I have come up with my list of the Top Ten Ways to Wreck Your Credit. No doubt, credit fuels our economy, and it also affects all of the major areas of our lives, good or bad. It can affect where we live and work, and our ability to ...
Views: 2856(6 votes) - Start Your Day on the Right Foot - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Willie HortonHow did you start your day today? When you leaped – or dragged yourself – out of bed, were you ready and alert for all the wonderful opportunities that today will offer, or did you slouch, on automatic pilot, to the bathroom in the normal early morning daze. If, of course, you were awoken by an ...
Views: 2851 - Too Much Freedom Creates Too Much Loss - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from John AllanExtracted from “Look Twice At The River” © John A Allan 2012 Too Much Freedom Creates Too Much Loss Science has created and continues to create amazing, modern marvels and yet society craves economic security, social morals, virtue, and happiness. We have a certainty of what constructs ...
Views: 2851 - What Are You Willing to Die For? A Salute to our Soldiers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Randy MayesThe life of a soldier is an interesting one. They voluntarily give up their own life for a cause or purpose that is much larger than themselves. After signing on, new recruits are sent to basic training. They are pushed beyond any reasonable bounds and systematically broken down so that they ...
Views: 2849 - 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: 2846 - Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackNo doubt, credit fuels our economy, and it also affects every area of our lives. Our credit rating, good or bad, can affect where we live, work, and our ability to get a loan or insurance. Do yourself a favor and make it your annual plan to check your credit reports from each of the three ...
Views: 2843(5 votes) - Bad Telemarketing Tactics To Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Belinda SummersIn all businesses, it is very important to make sure that all your activities are properly arranged to help you succeed. This is true especially in the area of lead generation and appointment setting. A properly organized and well- performed telemarketing campaign is very important if you want ...
Views: 2837 - 5 Things that Women Notice in Men at First Sight - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Clair RobertsYou surely don’t want to end up looking and feeling unattractive, especially when you want a stable relationship with a woman. It is profoundly significant to know what is it exactly that a woman notices in a man when she is meeting him for the first time. Of course, the first impression may not ...
Views: 2834(3 votes) - 5 Things that Women Notice in Men at First Sight - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Clair RobertsYou surely don’t want to end up looking and feeling unattractive, especially when you want a stable relationship with a woman. It is profoundly significant to know what is it exactly that a woman notices in a man when she is meeting him for the first time. Of course, the first impression may not ...
Views: 2834(3 votes) - Solve Unhappy Relationship Issues and Commitment Problems—Actions Speak Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAre you having trouble finding commitment in a relationship? I have heard of many people who are very unhappy with a current association or situation in their life. It is not what they want. These people continually go around asking others for their opinion as to how to get the conditions ...
Views: 2825(1 vote) - Pain Fiber Nerve Conduction - the Solution to Your Nagging Pain - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Igor StilerPain fiber nerve conduction study is an advanced but non-invasive testing procedure. The accurate nerve pinpointing capabilities of this advanced test help physicians to provide patients with the right treatment for pain. Pain fiber nerve conduction study is offered at advanced healthcare ...
Views: 2820 - A Couple Life Quotes - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,"Some things simply are. There are no explanations, no logic, simply a reality that is many times beyond control. Sometimes, we must find our own inner strength, our own place from which to draw the courage and fortitude necessary to allow us to live and move beyond that which is painful. Other ...
Views: 2819(1 vote) - Modern Science and Mysticism – Understanding Their Convergence Augments Inner Peace - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranTrue peace with inner depth cannot come through following some formulas, religious or otherwise. Applying oneself to understanding the esoteric facts of life builds stable peace. Here the convergence of modern science and mysticism can help a great deal. In their effort to find mental peace, ...
Views: 2819(2 votes) - Music Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Dennis Merritt Jones“Music is the universal language, and love is the key To peace hope and understanding, and living in harmony..." ~ Mac Davis When Mac Davis penned the above lyrics for his 1970's classic pop song, I Believe In Music, he was expressing in song ...
Views: 2815 - Appreciate the Simple Things - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mike RobbinsLast week my left ear got plugged up and it was difficult for me to hear out of it for about 48 hours. It was scary and challenging. Thankfully everything was okay, it's all clear now, and I'm able to hear just fine out of both ears. Having this happen was yet another example of how easy it ...
Views: 2810(1 vote) - What Is Your Life Blueprint? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Dorothy NeddermeyerYour Life Blueprint is programmed and indoctrinated into your mind in the first five years of your life. The experiences you have with your parents, siblings, extended family, church, school, neighbors and community sets the stage for your future relationships—friends, co-workers, husband/wife, ...
Views: 2802(2 votes) - Emotional Intelligence and Virtuous and Vicious Spirals - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Shaun LindberghWe all know what it’s like to feel bad about doing something thoughtlessly. We wake when it’s too late, after the damage is done. And then there are the things we do over and over again, hating ourselves for it every time. Seemingly unable to stop. But what about the joyfulness of doing ...
Views: 2795(2 votes) - Become Aware of Your Perception of Reality: Don’t Let it Harm Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION You and your partner react and behave in your relationship each from your own Perception of Reality – your personal view point of how things “should be”. Your perceptions are affected by many factors you have internalized over the years while growing up. As long as you are NOT ...
Views: 2783 - Motivation; how can we replenish this useful form of energy? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Adrian BoniardiMotivation is another form of energy that we use in our day to day life. It’s the energy that takes us out of bed in the morning, that moves us to get back on our feet when we go through hard times and the energy that push us to thrive in any goal or endeavor we set. Whether you’re aiming to ...
Views: 2783(1 vote) - Viewing the World with Different Glasses - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonWe all have different glasses we wear when looking at the world, and in particular, when dealing with certain events that happen in our lives. I'd like to give you an example of what I am talking about here. A few years ago when I was driving my eldest son home from one of his clubs, I ...
Views: 2783(2 votes) - Leaving the World a Better Place - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the mottoes that I like to live by goes something like this: “Leave the world a better place than you found it; your community a better home than when you arrived and others happier than when you met them.” This is the message that I hope that my kids will live by. It is simple and can ...
Views: 2779(2 votes) - life is like an Onion -- You peel it away one layer at a time and sometimes you weep - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLife 1) Life is a difficult road 2) Take the curves in the road do not make them 3) The secret of life—perseverance 4) Live each day like it is the final chapter to be savored 5) The search maybe equal to or greater than the discovery 6) Life Is good even when it's bad it's good 7) A ...
Views: 2778(3 votes) - Passion Leads to Action - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle DaoustWhy “pursue your passion”? The Passion Flower in my garden Passion, intense feeling, typically refers to something we thoroughly enjoy doing, something that excites us, gets us going in the morning. Passion is what drives us to move past our perceived limitations, passion leads ...
Views: 2778(2 votes) - Eenie, Meenie - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Eva GregoryHave you ever found yourself bored with life, of the “same ol" thing, or the repetition of a job that just does not make your engine rev? Did you know that there are many people plagued with the same challenge? The quest for how to make life more exciting. Surprisingly, the same answer works for ...
Views: 2776 - Can There be Free Will While Functioning from the Conditioned Mind? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe conventional concept is that human beings have free will and that they can make any decision by it unhindered by other things. This is true only within a limited sphere of awareness. When the perspective expands, we see a totally different actuality. The human mind is conditioned by ...
Views: 2774(4 votes) - Etiquette: A fast disappearing societal value - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Tele OpakunleIs civilization a curse or blessing? Trends, fads, new things and new ways come and go. Some of these actually leave indelible marks on the society, which are either damaging or perfecting. What happened to the good values of the past that were built on good intentions and sweat of founding ...
Views: 2769 - We're All Just Doing the Best We Can - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI was watching Oprah last night, and she had Nadya Suleman as a guest. She had octuplets a couple of years ago and, as you might imagine, was feeling extremely overwhelmed and worried about how she was going to continue to care for her family. In this show, Oprah talked about how our society ...
Views: 2763(1 vote) - Personal Development and the Normal Mind - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Willie HortonNothing is more frustrating than trying to better yourself and being constantly beaten backwards. Embarking on the adventure of personal development can sometimes seem similar to trying to scale Mount Everest and finding that, every time you make a little progress, you suddenly start sliding ...
Views: 2761(6 votes) - Sharad Purnima - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from tannu aggarwalPurnima of Ashwin Shukla Paksha is called Sharad Purnima. In the year 2011, Sharad Purnima will be on 11th October. It is also known as Kojagiri and Ras Purnima Fast. This day, moon and Satya God is worshipped. Fast is observed and story is heard, on Purnima. It is noted, the ritual performed on ...
Views: 2756 - Are Muslim Immigrants Humble Guests Or Aggressive Invaders - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from David SamuelWith all the uproar about how the world is changing to conform with the demands of immigrant Muslim demands, I felt it was the right time to make a statement. Feel free to distribute this article as you wish. There are many examples such as creating special time slots for swimming pools and ...
Views: 2745 - Practical Dating Coaching for Women over 35 - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GrayDating over 35 is a very empowering place to be. You are embarking on a journey that you alone create based on everything you desire your new life to become. Very few women have this opportunity and are stuck in a life that isn't their own. Like with any life experience you've created it takes ...
Views: 2741(5 votes) - Healing Miracles: How a Mother’s Love Helped Her Blind Son SEE - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneEveryone thinks once you’re blind, you’re blind. That’s it. A permanent condition. When I was blind, they told me it was forever. The doctors told me so. The Braille Institute told me so. They all said “Accept, adjust, and learn to live in the world as best you can.” I became blind due to ...
Views: 2739(4 votes) - RECOGNIZING AND CORRECTING ERRONEOUS THINKING - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsERRONEOUS BELIEFS AND REVELATIONS Inner work is a critical component of the journey toward healing and wholeness. Without the resolve to confront and work through personal issues, I would venture to say that abundance and successful authentic living will always be just beyond reach for some ...
Views: 2725 - ***Masters of Fate - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAlthough the 'Ides of March' have passed, it's never too late to find meaning in it. For those who may need a refresher, March 15th is the Ides of March – the day Julius Caesar was warned about by a soothsayer. It would be the day he was killed. I will freely admit that being forced to read ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 2721 - Get Going! A Lesson About Life and Lemons - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Keith CallisterLemons and Lemonade There are a great number of people out there who seem to just walk around feeling badly about everything around them, yet offering nothing to help solve the problem, most of us recognize these folks as complainers, and when faced with a complainer we do the obvious thing, we ...
Views: 2719 - The Buddha as an Archetype - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Pace LattinWe could easily describe the story of the Buddha going forth from his home as an archetypical experience, where the story of the Buddha was not only ascribed to him, but to previous Buddhas. It seems that everybody “who seeks enlightenment must go through this transformative experience when he ...
Views: 2719(1 vote) - Self Improvement: Attitude is the Key - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Ade AdenekanSelf improvement can, in no way, be divorced from attitude because that is the major factor that influences that moulds both the character and the success of any human being in this great terrestrial divide. It is a common saying from the ancient of days that the higher the attitude the higher ...
Views: 2718 - Owning The Beast Within - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -“It is a beast, this thing that stirs in the core of my being, but it is also the star of my innermost nature. I have to care for this suffering with extreme reverence so that, in my fear and anger at the beast, I do not overlook the star.” – Thomas Moore I think it’s a natural, normal ...
Views: 2716(2 votes) - The Power of Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachDo you have a dream? Everybody does; I have been dreaming to become a nurse. Today I can say: I did it; if I did it, if I reached my goal, you can do it too. Let this article encourage you to change and positively influence your life. You can become a person you want to be and you can achieve ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - Parental Intuition; The Extraordinary Parent-Child Bond - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Stephanie AltAre you one of many who claim not to be very intuitive? Do you have children? If you are a parent, can you tell at a moment’s glance, that something is bothering your child, even when they refuse to admit it? What about over the phone when they just don’t sound right? Have you had restless ...
Views: 2707 - Self Control Is An Art - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiWhat is self control? Self control is the ability to control one's feelings, emotions, impulses, and reactions. Effects of self control are seen everywhere, you can see it in the wealth of the people, winners medals, good habits, strong relationships, a beautiful music, magnificent buildings, ...
Views: 2698(1 vote) - One Man’s Reflections on Oprah Winfrey's Impact - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nathaniel WilliamsLife can be challenging. Oprah Winfrey allowed us different “lenses” in which to examine this challenging life through. We are appreciative of this on many levels. Her entrée to the entertainment industry allowed several barriers to be removed and Oprah has continued to remove the darkness ...
Views: 2691(4 votes) - Your Life Train at Transition Station - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Maryann CanditoSo what happens when you're cruising in the luxury cabin of your life train and it stops at Transition Station? Get this, the conductor boots you off the train and dumps your Louis Vuitton set at your feet. You search your pockets and purse for your tickets and itinerary but they both have ...
Views: 2685(1 vote) - Celebrity Obsession Gone Too Far - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Terrece ScottThere are many things about celebrity obsession that I understand. I get the interest in every detail of their lives. I get the enormous volume of photos that are taken of them. But I do not understand why anybody cares about the pictures of them that were in their high school ...
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