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- Going Back to the Future - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Berend LangeFinally, the Sahara. We've been roughed up a bit over the steaming jungles of the equator, but now the towering clouds have disappeared and 10 kilometers below us, a giant sandbox slowly passes by. I can't help but think how enormously big this continent of Africa is. We had taken off at the ...
Views: 614 - The 3 Essential Tips: Is your Posture causing you Back Pain? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Graeme TeagueBack pain and poor posture is common today. With many people tied to their desks for hours on end, posture is affected. The habitual nature of posture places undue stress on your joints and muscles. This with time will create back pain. Do you notice if your posture is good or bad? Do you see ...
Views: 717 - Managing the Complex Balance of Work, Health and Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Betsy MullerHave you ever considered the significant role that work plays in relationship to your health? And how health is essential for getting your work done quickly, completely and successfully? More than ever before, practical solutions are needed for promoting a healthy balance both at home and at the ...
Views: 1409 - How to build a Computer - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Edward CurtisBuilding a computer is not like trying to break the bank at an online casino or a casino in Las Vegas, it is very simple, once you know how. To make a computer work you must have a mother board a processor some ram a CD ROM drive and a hard drive, with these key components you can build a ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - You're Not the Boss of Me. - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Craig HarperThere's a lot of great things about being a kid. You don't have to pay for stuff. You get to lick the cake-mix bowl (a personal highlight for me). You can actually tell people what you think. You can build cool stuff from junk and grown-ups tell you it's great. Old people spoil you. You can use ...
Views: 1001 - In search of the meaning of life - by Have you ever wondered why you were born? How you would feel if you were a man instead of a woman? Or a woman instead of a man? Why you are drawn into certain relationships and experiences? Why bad things happen to good people? Or what happens after death?
These are questions nobody seems able ...
Views: 661 - The Deeper Sides of LIfe - by Some people care about them, some don't. Which are you?
Some people are drawn to looking at the deeper aspects of life. Many are not. Some people are more thoughtful about their lives. They look for meaning and purpose. Maybe they think about the path their life has taken and where they want ...
Views: 940 - Cold Sores and Fever Blisters - Are You Dangerously Contagious? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Denny BodohCold Sores and Fever Blisters have been a blight on the human face for over 2000 years. They have been, and still are, a worldwide epidemic. Historically, the ancient Romans were cursed with them too. In fact, they had such an outbreak of cold sores and fever blisters going on in Rome, the ...
Views: 2933 - Physician, Heal Thyself - by Through words, through music, and pretty much any tool I can conjure up, I try to incite people to reach towards what they want in their lives, inviting them to relax into their own dreams and happiness. And I try to do that in my own life as well, both because I want to live that way and ...
Views: 659 - Committing Fun – Creatively Building Relaxation Into Your Life - by Through words, through music, and pretty much any tool I can conjure up, I try to incite people to reach towards what they want in their lives, inviting them to relax into their own dreams and happiness. And I try to do that in my own life as well, both because I want to live that way and ...
Views: 1013 - The Aliveness Experience: How fiercely alive are you? - by How Alive do you feel? What is your AQ or ALIVENESS QUOTIENT? Is it a 10? These were the questions raised by “The Aliveness Experience”, a program I stumbled upon on the Internet.
They told me I could have more energy, more passion, feel more alive, and express my fiercely alive and authentic ...
Views: 1315 - Letting Go of All that Does Not Serve (Book excerpt) - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Mama Donna Henes,On my birthday this year, a friend presented me with a gorgeous amber necklace that she had gotten in Russia twenty years ago before she emigrated to the United States. Though she felt that it did not suit her, she held onto it for two decades for sentimental reasons. When she gave it to me, she ...
Views: 1417 - Happiness is Like a Butterfly - by "Happiness is the absence of striving for happiness." - Chuang-tzu (BC)
Happiness is inside us, in our minds, in our thoughts. It is not external material things or experiences, but the enjoyment of our thoughts and feelings. This is good because our thoughts, and therefore our happiness, are ...
Views: 1357 - Do Christians need Self-esteem? - by "Do as Jesus did." At some point in our lives we have all heard this, and it is a valid statement. However, we soon find that, in our human efforts, it is seldom easy to accomplish. Why? Jesus taught some very basic truths. Why do we find it so difficult to do as He did? The problem is not in ...
Views: 4739 - Stand Tall Like the Sunflower - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Tony MasielloI find it humorous sometimes that even the most mundane occurrences can have an impact on our awareness. My wife, daughter, and I moved into our home nine years ago and we spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like it does today. We live on a corner, higher than street ...
Views: 715 - Say Goodbye to Struggle - by "Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live in every experience, painful or joyous; to live in gratitude for every moment, to live abundantly." ? Dorothy Thompson
Struggle is a common expectation in our society. We plan for it, anticipate it, and invite it into our lives. It has ...
Views: 776 - The Heart of the Matter - by From the distant years of my childhood a memory springs, clear as any modern photo. Weary after a long country walk - I would have been about eight at the time - we reached an inn. Gratefully we collapsed upon a love seat that surrounded the trunk of an ancient English oak tree. Whilst awaiting ...
Views: 906 - A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Craig LockA 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness (written by Shawn Slovo and her producer sister, Robyn) . Submitted and shared by Craig Lock Submitter's Note: Like the writers, producers and directors of "Catch the Fire", I too love to write and share ...
Views: 1147 - Here’s A Quick Way To Solve Any Dog Behavior Problem - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Eric LetendreRelationship experts state that you can improve any relationship that you have (personal, business, etc.) by learning to look at things from the other person’s point of view. I want to take it a step further and advise you to look at things from your dog’s point of view. Now, before you ...
Views: 1158 - Feng Shui - To Live in Balance - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Teresa HwangTeresa Hwang Feng Shui & Design Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Master - Chinese Astrology & Divination Xuan Kong Da Gua - Xuan Kong Fei Xing Consultant & Interior Designer for Home & Business Certified Feng Shui Research Centre Lecturer www.teresahwang.com 250-549-1356 Feng Shui : To Live in ...
Views: 2361 - Oily Hair - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Nadine VisscherAll over your scalp, you have thousands of little sebaceous glands just below the surface. These little glands produce a natural oil called sebum. This oil travels from the glands up to your scalp and then onto your hair. It starts at the base of your hair and then works its way to the ends ...
Views: 1509 - Simple Techniques To Teach Your Dog To Walk Politely By Your Side - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Eric LetendreA lot of people have problems with their dogs pulling on leash. Pulling starts from a very young age. Learning what triggers the pulling and how to change it can make leash walking with your dog more enjoyable and fun. Dogs naturally pull on leash for several reasons. First, it works, period! ...
Views: 3606 - Music Master Pro - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from John ColglazierToday, I am giving you a link to what many musicians and music teachers consider to be the best source for great music lessons, which help make it one of the most respected video-based music tuition courses available on the Internet: http://www.MusicMasterPro.com This site has been recently ...
Views: 1761 - Display Technology - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Torsten MaueDisplay technology Due to the advances in display technology there exist several kinds of video displays today that are used in modern TV sets. One of these kinds is the cathode-ray tube (short CRT). Direct-view CRTs are the most common screens today. Furthermore cathode-ray tubes are the least ...
Views: 996 - A New York Moving Company can really help you go places - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Claudia WhiteA person gets used to the surrounding where he has been living for certain duration, maybe his entire life till date. The presence of a circle of his close friends and known neighbors in the locality give him a sense of security. In such a scenario a transfer to a new place, whatever be the ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - The Top 10 Self-Care List - Part 1 - by What can you do differently the next time you find yourself overwhelmed or stressed out? How can you add additional self-caring rituals to your life? Below are some examples of interesting things to do when what you need is a "serenity break."
I offer this Top Ten List and its other "Parts" in ...
Views: 5801 - Self-Evaluation vs. Self-Criticism - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Chrys PageI've realized something that is quite disturbing about some singers. In the survey we sent last month, many of you said that you did not believe you had talent and you even went on to explain how you hate your voice. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I didn't buy it for a minute! And now I ...
Views: 1919 - A Garden of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI love the warm summer days, even the humidity, when I can run outside instead of inside on the treadmill, get back out onto the golf course with friends, lounge by a pool and drive with the top down, feeding my inherent sun goddess that probably comes from being a Leo! As I bask in my ...
Views: 2058 - I'll be happy when... - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Jo-Anne Cutler“I’ll be happy when..”, An all too familiar phrase that rolled off my tongue over and over again, as I looked at the myriad of things that I wanted and didn’t have in my life. I was convinced that there was this destination called happiness that I would arrive at once I found my soul mate, ...
Views: 1030 - Cold Sore Treatments: Don't Get Ripped Off - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Denny BodohCold sore treatments are always of vital interest for those of us who suffer those burning cold sores. There are new treatments coming out all the time. Many claim to be the final answer to your prayers. Some cold sore treatments are worth the money, and some are not. You be the judge. ...
Views: 1749 - A Peep Into Hirsutism - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalHair is one of the most beautiful gifts to mankind. It has been adored and admired by the people for long. Amidst the people looking for hair related cures like cure for hair loss, dandruff cure or baldness treatment, there are some who are worried because of excessive growth of hair at unwanted ...
Views: 1412 - The F Word - Failure - by The dreaded “F” word—failure—is so important… yet so misunderstood.
The key to understanding how to succeed rests on knowing a thing or two about the importance of failure. Failure is both the “teacher's pet” and the “black sheep” of the family of success!
People are naive about the benefits ...
Views: 1190 - The Art of Happiness… Be Happy Now - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonEnd your "pursuit of happiness" by discovering the art of "having happiness now." Has it ever seemed to you that: relationships are free but happiness is sold separately? Learn why authentic happiness is a choice you can start making today, and discover how to start finding the happiness you're ...
Views: 1285 - How to Write a Book in just 3-30days even if you can’t type. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Michele BloodHow to Write a Book in just 3-30days even if you can’t type. By Michele Blood! www.MusiVation.com (Everyone’s Got a Book or product in them; You Do Too!) Hello my friend, Do you have a book in you? Well, I feel that everybody has a book in them. It’s just a matter of when you’re going to ...
Views: 10403 - What's the Title of The Story of Your Life? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Andrea WaltzI was at the post office the other day, having struggled to get there on time – they close promptly at 5:15. The doors were shut but not locked. A man in full bicycle regalia opened the door and stepped into the post office lobby after 5:15. I wondered what they would say to him. At that moment ...
Views: 523 - The Shoe Return - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Francine LarsonShe was stylish and I would guess 50ish. She came to my register in a local department store where I worked. “Do you have a return?” I asked as I noted a familiar plastic bag. In a voice that held a hint of embarrassment, she answered. “I found these shoes in my mother’s closet. ...
Views: 941 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Leslie FiegerGratefulness brings a great fullness to life. The choice to adopt and hold a moment-by-moment attitude of gratitude is the choice that differentiates those who suffer the slings and arrows of misfortune and those who are blessed with a joyous and abundant life. Yes, that is correct. It is not ...
Views: 894 - Courage ... The Most Beautiful of All Human Expressions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from James Roswell QuinnCOURAGE ... The Most Beautiful Of All Human Expressions “What’ve they got that I ain’t got?”, asked the Cowardly Lion. “COURAGE!”, replied Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you were to conduct a study of all “successful” people, you would ...
Views: 1285 - The Crash Is Coming - Is Your Information Insured? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Blue MelnickI often wonder why people don't take computer backup as seriously as I do. I spend between two and six hours working in front of my computer every day. I know people who spend their entire work day in front of one. Some of those same people backup rarely, if ever. I bet you're one of them. So ...
Views: 957 - Public Instant Messengers are not Safe for Business! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Andrew GreenEfficient communication is one of the key components of the overall success of any company, be it a small family shop or a humongous multinational with thousands of employees. Proper communication models save time and resources, and make for faster business cycles, thus improving the performance ...
Views: 825 - How To Experience The Real Italy AND Celebrate Life’s Milestones In A Truly Special Way? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Margaret CowanEnjoy an Italian cooking school tour… Imagine yourself on a warm evening out on a deck in Italy, surrounded by vineyards spilling down slopes at all angles, covering green hills fading into the distance, drinking young, fruity Dolcetto and laughing away with friends. An imposing 11th century ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - The REAL SECRET of Success. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Craig HarperPart of my job as an educator, motivator, coach (etc.) is to sell stuff. Kind of. Not physical stuff (toasters, convertibles, cross-bows... although that'd be fun) but more the emotional and psychological stuff like... ideas, concepts, philosophies, strategies. In order to get people to take ...
Views: 942 - Earn More in Your Retail Store - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Joe HaefnerWe’re all aware of that moment called POP or Point of Purchase – a moment when the customer actually makes the decision to select one brand over other. As a salesperson, it s your job to influence the customer to pick a product with a good profit margin. However, in a retail environment you ...
Views: 776 - How About Learning Simple Ways Of Burning Your Audio CD? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalAre you a music buff (which most of us are)? Is music your passion and life without music seems like a nightmare? Do you feel the need to convert songs in your PC into different formats such as CD, MP3, WMA and so on? Of course, you would have thought about making your own CDs by using music ...
Views: 915 - What Do I Feed My Dog Now? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Katie A MoranTotally confused about what to feed your pets? Don't know whom to trust anymore? You want to give the best possible food, but how do you know what is good for them? What are good ingredients? What are bad ingredients? Is it all just chemical gibberish on the back of the bag? You're not alone. ...
Views: 5825 - The Spa Experience At Home: Create Your Own Spa at Home in Six Easy Steps - by A bit of pampering every once in a while will help you feel more balanced in your life and ready to nurture those around you. And creating your own mini home spa is simple and affordable. Once you set it up, it will be a cinch to recreate as often as you like.
Whether it is a daily, weekly, or ...
Views: 1153 - Dog, Cat, And Other Pet Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from joe roteSince ancient times, hundreds of thousands of known herbs and other natural remedies have been used to treat human illness, and unwanted conditions. Like people, today's pets are affected by the health hazards of pollution, poor nutrition, and stress, and are becoming more and more vulnerable to ...
Views: 849 - What Are You Saying I AmTo? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2021 from Charles HeinekeDespite the dangling participle in the title of this essay, about which my favorite high school English teacher would cringe, and I too, perhaps you're wondering why I would ask that question in the first place, and why I feel that it's important for you to answer it in the second place. I'm ...
Views: 1318 - Shifting Unhealthy Patterns - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Gini GreyHave you ever felt as though you are living the same experience over and over again, getting the same results time and time again? This is fine if the experience and results are positive and wonderful, but when they are not so pleasant, such as re-experiencing the same over-stretched workload, ...
Views: 1485 - Slow Down Once and For All! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Leslie GailWe have all become so impatient over the years. We expect instant results, and complain when it doesn't happen to our liking. We've gone from drive thru meals in our car, to getting mini face lifts during our lunch hour. What is the rush? Is there something at the finish line that I'm unaware ...
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