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- Getting from Here to There Requires??? Gravel??? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Teddy GriffinGetting from Here to There Requires??? Gravel??? Boy, how's that for a title that leaves room for thought!! This blog post is not really just a cleverly disguised attempt at increasing my gravel sales...(even though, if that is one of the end results, then that is good too!) I have been ...
Views: 758 - The way you act show your behavior and characteristic - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from chanrida kimThe way men and women look, dress, and act reveals their attitudes and interests. You can tell significantly about a society's ideas and values by observing the appearance and behavior of its people today." It is true that folks in unique countries, distinctive locations, various time,and so ...
Views: 975 - The Recession and the Expats in Spain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall. Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - The Recession and the Expats in Spain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall. Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ...
Views: 1352 - The Recession and the Expats in Spain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall. Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - In All Things - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Frances LucasWe are all guilty of not doing the right thing at certain times in our lives. As children, we may cheat on a test at school, take a little money from our mom’s purse without asking or lie about where we were so we wouldn’t get in trouble. However, as we grow older we learn doing the right thing ...
Views: 1063 - Hasty Development of Freezing Technology - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Liebherr TurkeyRefrigerators have made the task of preserving food items so simple all because of the efficient technology behind it. Most people may not know the fact that earlier there was no means of refrigeration and ice boxes served the need of food preservation. Technology made a huge improvement and ...
Views: 882 - Asking questions of your college roommate now avoids tripping over artificial legs later - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jeanmarie KellerSoon-to-be college freshmen, as you prepare over the summer to move in to dorms this fall,you may want to prepare to have a frank conversation with your future roommate. It can avoid a lot of pain later on - say like tripping over your roommate's artificial leg. I'm not making this up, it ...
Views: 1258 - A Guide to Lining Wallpaper - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul HattonWhat is lining paper? Lining paper is a plain light coloured paper that usually has 2 uses, which are a base paper to reduce any blemishes on a wall before hanging your chosen paper, or it is hung on the wall and then painted with a coloured emulsion paint to produce a smooth coloured ...
Views: 1710 - Purchasing Decorating Equipment and Wallpaper to Decorate Your Home - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul HattonDecorating your home can be very tricky depending on the features in your room (i.e. number of radiators, fireplace, hanging paintings etc). Decorating your room can be very time-consuming and expensive to paint and hang wallpaper on all walls and there are a few things you should consider with ...
Views: 732 - Spirit Is Always Looking For Peace to Be In Your Soul, Heart and Attitude - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jim FargianoSpirit is always looking for peace to be in your soul, in your heart and in your attitude. When you live your personal life in this way, then the world follows your lead. There is no better time for this to be your main focus; to create with others the immense need for this approach to life to ...
Views: 1163 - Choosing to Live Your Best Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marquita HeraldEvery day of our lives we are faced with choices. It’s entirely up to each of us whether we choose a pessimist’s view and end up living a self-defeated life, or to take the optimistic route and create a challenging and fulfilling life. Optimism has been linked to positive mood and good ...
Views: 1424(3 votes) - The 10 Things That Stop you From Having a Great Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Team Afro1. Debt Since we are in America, we must look at the primary means of setback for most Americans. America is designed for all adults to be in debt for most, if not all, of their lives. If you are over 18 and do not understand this concept then you may be headed for trouble. When you turn 18 ...
Views: 2114 - Puzzling Lessons - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dondi ScumaciWe can learn a lot about each other and ourselves by putting together a jigsaw puzzle. I can still remember the puzzles of my childhood. It was a tradition around the holidays to set one up and work on it a little at a time. We reveled in finding a really hard puzzle for my father who was ...
Views: 758 - My Staff in Succes, Carrers and Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Stjepan RadicSucces, in life. Success Skills are the tools and training that allow an individual or a group of individuals to achieve goals and live happy, fulfilled lives. Success skills include time management, communication training, goal setting, and stress management. Carrers and Lifestyle. A ...
Views: 1137 - Fixing Our Thoughts - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Frances LucasOur minds are always busy thinking about things. We sometimes think about what all we have to do. We may think about what someone else has done. We may form opinions about others in our heads or talk back to someone in our minds. We tend to think things we really wouldn’t say out loud. If we ...
Views: 1486 - Diversity Leads to Apathy - So Now What? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Carla Goddard"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color." - Maya Angelou Nearly every conversation in the past two weeks a single word comes up. I find that when something is ...
Views: 1741 - Sun Block Clothing - Factors in Choosing - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from David A. ShirSun block clothing, which was very popular in Australia before it came to the shores of the United States, must be used as adjunct protection with the usual sunscreens and sunblocks. In this way, you have higher levels of protection from the sun's harmful rays, which we should all know by now ...
Views: 908 - The Value of Journaling - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTI guess you could say I started journaling when I was seventeen years old and took a sailboat trip up the coast of British Columbia with my friend’s dysfunctional family. I chronicled our trip, calling it “To Hell and Back in a Sailboat”. This was my first attempt at writing; my mother loved it ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Spain's Holiday culture and its Influences - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Porsche KlingerWhen you arrive on your HOLIDAY TO SPAIN you will be able to sample the true Spanish culture. This culture is known far and wide, as being one of the friendliest civilizations that welcome friends and visitors alike with open arms. This spirit of friendliness along with their generosity is what ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - Our Provider - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are some days when we feel like nothing really significant happened. We go through the motions of the day and go to bed at night thinking how tired we are but not really realizing how great the day has been. We wake up the next day feeling like we wasted a day; however, we need to stop and ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Its Never Too Late - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Toni McAlisterIt's Never Too Late Are you held back by a “what if?” What if I disappoint? What if I don't, what if I do? If I were to wake up and start a new journey, no longer avoiding the fear of what if, how would my life change? Am I ready for change and is it too late for me to change? A what if ...
Views: 971(2 votes) - 10 Success Secrets that will help you blast through blocks so you become attractive to yourself and create the success you desire. - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Nancy MindesFeeling Stuck? Feeling like the parade just might be passing you by? How much longer do you want that to be the song you are singing? Time marches on. So why not get yourself moving and start getting the life you really want? The first secret is that getting unstuck is an inside job. What ...
Views: 1129 - From Bad to Worse - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Frances LucasWe all have problems. We can’t really get away from them. We have troubles at home, issues that come up at work, financial problems, etc. Once we get over one problem, another problem seems like it is just around the corner. We pay off one bill only to find we have another to pay. We get over ...
Views: 1204 - Transforming Sob Stories Into Wabi Sabi Stories: The Art of Being Perfectly Imperfect - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWabi Sabi (wah-bee sah-bee) is a Japanese concept of life and art in which beauty is found in things that are weathered, asymmetrical, incomplete, imperfect and impermanent. As I age, my body is becoming all of the above and, therefore, Wabi Sabi has become my new kemo sahbee (faithful friend). ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - How to profit from life's losses - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from John ChappelearEver notice how everyone's on a low fat diet after the heart attack? Everyone's an ideal spouse after they've been served with papers? Everyone's a financial genius after they emerge from bankruptcy? As executives, we're trained to judge our success on the size of our bank account and ...
Views: 1294 - Giving In To Self - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Frances LucasSo many times we allow ourselves to give in. Not necessarily to others but to ourselves. We make a decision to do something we know may not be the best decision but we do it because we are tired, we are looking for an easy way out or we are looking for something better. It is so important to be ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - Made to Measure Linen Curtains - Natural Fabrics Look Gorgeous - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Soile MakarofWhen decorating your home curtains can certainly be a natural focal point of any room. Made to measure curtains can be a great option for you. Made to measure curtains can be made from most any fabric but natural fabrics such as linen can be especially beautiful. Why choose linen or other ...
Views: 877 - How do you spend your spare time? - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Hannah HomerThe average American spends 20 hours a week watching T.V. That is the equivalent to a part time job. Imagine all the possible things we could accomplish as a society and as individuals, if each American spent less time watching television, and more time working on themselves and their ...
Views: 1604 - New House...New Business..New Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Teddy GriffinNew House...New Business..New Life Today, as I was listening to a motivational speaker that I really appreciate, he continued to drive home the point that we must continue to grow, continue to drive forward, continue to produce. He delivered a "message" that resonated loudly and firmly to me. ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Finding Sanity Amidst Chaos - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Jim FargianoYou will frequently find sanity amidst what may seem to be chaos. Although life will always offer a variety of lessons to be learned, and opportunities to be had, as long as you stay steadfast in your spiritual visions, you will stand above the fray. Only you have the ability to hurdle past the ...
Views: 1315 - A Question on Business ETIQUETTE - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Timothy SmithThere is a strange phenomenon that occurs every day in the business world. In fact it’s so ‘out there,’ that I bet people don’t even realize that they are doing it. Did you ever CAREFULLY listen to people’s voicemails. How CREDIBLE are they? Do people know that they are not following through on ...
Views: 2290 - The Importance of Live Conversations - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Mike RobbinsHave you ever had a conversation, disagreement, or conflict escalate over email? Do you sometimes find yourself engaging in difficult or emotional conversations electronically because it seems "easier," only to regret it later on? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know and ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Alcohol Free Alternatives For Recovering Alcoholics - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from James FrithAlcoholics generally aren't too fussy about what they drink; so long as it contains alcohol. One of the biggest obstacles newly sober people face is deciding what to drink when they go out for a meal or at a work function that isn't alcohol. What are some of the non-alcoholic alternatives ...
Views: 1055 - Are you living up to your values? NLP Can Help! - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Nicole SchneiderMany of us spend very little conscious time thinking about our values, those principles that are most important to us. This is not to say that we don't have values; we learn from our parents, our teachers, our culture and our friends. Most of us have learned to distinguish right from wrong, ...
Views: 2060 - What’s Right - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Frances LucasIt is so common to think about what we need or what we don’t have. We may spend more time dwelling on things we think we have to have in life rather than being happy and satisfied with what we do have. The same is true with what is going wrong in our lives. We hear other people ask us what is ...
Views: 1051 - Developing Self-Awareness Enables You to Understand How You Harm Your Relationships – and Change - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Doron GilIt is very likely that your attitudes, reactions and behaviors in a relationship harm it, causing conflicts and arguments. Often, you don’t even know that that’s the case. When your relationship fails, you tend to blame your partners. Developing Self-Awareness will help you notice that many of ...
Views: 1486 - Got Choices? Get Answers! - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Rev. Anne Presuel"I don't know what to do!" I overheard this statement as I walked back into the auditorium at the event I was attending. Two women were behind me discussing a coaching program that was being offered at the event. I could still hear them talking. "What are you going to do?" one ...
Views: 1464 - Identifying True Hunger Versus False Hunger - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Dr. Stephanie CoateWe are all born with the innate ability to know when we are hungry. As babies, we naturally got fussy or cried in response to sensations of hunger. We learned to use words as toddlers to ask for food when we needed it. As we grew and became able to obtain food on our own, however, many of us ...
Views: 3239(1 vote) - We Burn Our Badges of Busyness - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Christine AryloWhat are we teaching our girls? You can be anything. You can do anything. You can have anything. Now get going. There is much to do. So much that you will never feel like you've done it all. Allow me to introduce you to your new lifetime companion Her name is "To-Do ...
Views: 1778 - If YOU Were a Character in a Movie - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from James LynchToday I was reminded of an acting class I was in about 20 years ago. During an improv set in an art gallery, a fellow actor pronounced Manet as "Man-eht." He said (and truly believed), "In America you pronounce French names differently." I not only pointed out the correct pronunciation, I made a ...
Views: 887 - As Our Hearts Beat, Consider Them Beating In Perfect Unison - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Jim FargianoAs our hearts beat, consider them all beating in perfect unison throughout the world. Each separate person is actually a part of a Godly whole; a physical piece of a universe in alliance. Harmony is one of the key aspects to living your life feeling in a joyful state. Let your inner connection ...
Views: 1287 - First Impressions are Lasting Impressions - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from cedric riceThe first time a person looks at you and even talks to you he or she forms an impression of who you are and what you are about. You are the one who gives credibility to what that person thinks and contrary to popular belief it is difficult to change. The first impression is a lasting impression ...
Views: 2030 - How's The Movie In Your Mind Playing Out? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Bill McLeodThere is a saying that goes like this, “In life we mainly see what we look for”. I think that all of us at one time or another has looked for the worst in our situations, only to have it become our reality. Why is it that some people see themselves, and their lives, in such a negative way that ...
Views: 900 - Ideal Summer Skin - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Marie MalacamanTo achieve a great, dewy complexion for summer, the suitable skin technique needs three key factors: exfoliation, moisturization, and protection. The 1st step in refreshing our skin’s condition is exfoliation. Several treatments and levels of sloughing skin off can be used eliminate the ...
Views: 1230 - Just a Part of Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are things we do out of habit and routine that if we didn’t do them we wouldn’t feel right all day. We brush our get out of bed, brush our teeth, eat about three meals a day, etc. and skipping any part of our routine would not seem natural. These habits are just a part of life which we ...
Views: 968 - How to Become a Freemason - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Simon PiercePerhaps you have seriously considered what it would be like to become a Freemason, but you have no idea where to begin. You have come to the right place. Do you want to become a member of this very old fraternity? Here are a few tips to get you headed in the right direction. Gender ...
Views: 663 - Protecting Your Greatest Asset of All - Investing in Health - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Gabriela ThieckeWe must first be kind to ourselves so we may be resilient enough to give of ourselves. The proverbial God helps those who help themselves can easily be misunderstood as an invitation to act selfishly. However, since we live in a society of interconnected individuals, it makes sense to ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Hang Out with People That Are Good for You - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Barby InglePositive people are good news! We all have had a friend or two that are draining. People in our lives who leave us upset or confused every time we see them. When you have enough to go through you do not have to hang out with these naysayers. Pain patients have to be the best advocate for ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Addictions, Breaking Bad Habits - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Roni LipsteinAddictions are like everything in life, just HABITS…..bad habits more often than good ones, but conditioned habitual BEhaviours none the less. We are, from birth, taught and thus conditioned to CHOOSE from amongst the morals, values, perceptions and BEhaviours that are considered acceptable ...
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