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- The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: Dag Hammarskjold, autobiography/biography, United Nations, leadership Web Site: nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1961/hammarskjold-bio.html Web sites: ...
Views: 1715 - Toronto Real Estate - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Christina XioThe successful real estate markets experienced slow impact of slump in Toronto as compared to American real estate. The value is low and is expected to grow in next coming years. Remarkable increase in shifting of people has been observed since last years. The behavior of shifting has raised the ...
Views: 1126 - Is the pursuit of happiness enough? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Dirrick WilliamsThere once lived a man whose only concern was to rid the world of adversity, anxiety, and unfairness. After many years of research and contemplation, he concocted a brew of special ingredients. He then produced and bottled his concoction in mass quantities, hung out his shingle, and took the ...
Views: 1236 - Review: The Whistleblower: Sex Trafficking, Military Contractors, and One Woman's Fight for Justice - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthors: Kathryn Bolkovac and Carl Lynn ISBN: 13: 978-0-230-10802-8 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan It takes a great deal of moxy and doggedness to become a whistle blower especially when it involves scandalous crimes perpetrated by United Nations' personnel, NATO troops and other ...
Views: 1827 - Make SomeOnes's Day Special - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Russell MalicoteSpring is finally here. For some of us, the winter was long cold, and the snow stayed on the ground a very long time. The warmer air, the longer hours of sunlight, it just makes you want to get out a do things. So while you might be planning things this spring, plan time for you to brighten ...
Views: 1036 - Power of Multimedia Product Presentation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaThe power of multimedia is making head-on progress in today’s IT times. Kids, adolescent, and even grown-ups are seen caught in the flow of power-packed presentations. Recently two new products having similar features were launched by competitor companies. One of the companies invested fairly on ...
Views: 2326 - Calypso Bay is the ultimate relaxation technique - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Calypso BayQueensland's Coastal Protection and Management Act in 2004 has now prohibited the construction of any man-made tidal canals for environment protection. This development was approved before this act was passed, essentially making it the last of its kind. The blocks are roughly 750m2 in size and ...
Views: 922 - Perception’s on My Life’s Journey! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Katrina HillI have been in this world now for 38 years. For a long time I felt dead inside!! Two years ago, January, I came back to Life!! What I have learned and discovered on this journey. ENERGY The first thing that I have learned is that everything is made out of energy. I guess that I ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Creating Heaven on Earth - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Catherine EwingMother Nature, in the form of heavy snow, has blessed me the gift of time this morning. With schools closed and clients calling to cancel, the morning has taken on a slower, more relaxed pace. Sitting with a cup of tea, gazing out the window, I feel a gentle release, glorious unexpected time ...
Views: 1464 - Another Insight - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Katrina HillWhat if I told you that there are things you believe to be true about this world and they are not? One evening in my young life changed my world forever. Things and people in my life have never been the same. I had a dream once that I was not from this world. Who I truly am, is not who I thought ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Function of Cupola - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Christina XioCupola is a dome shaped structure that is installed on the top of the building. It usually crowns the larger roof or dome of the building. The word cupola is a Latin word, which literally mean inverted cup. Greece coined this name for the cupola as it look like an inverted cup when placed on the ...
Views: 3727 - Secret to Good Government? Think Small! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickLeft wing… Right wing… two sides of the same coin! Most people approach their political views from a self-interest point of view. Those who feel prosperous want to protect it. Those who feel poverty seek to remedy it. Thus, if a person’s experience changes, such as a poor person becoming ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Meet Servando Gonzalez author of Psychological Warfare and the New World Order - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Norm GoldmanToday, Norm Goldman, Publisher and Editor of bookpleasures.com is honored to have as our guest, Cuban-born Servando Gonzalez author of Psychological Warfare and the New World Order: The Secret War Against the American People. Servando received his training as a historian at the University of ...
Views: 3561 - Create a Luxurious Setting with Contemporary Bedding - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Justin PYou not only deserve to be pampered after a tough day at work, but sometimes you really just need it, especially when it comes to laying your head on a pillow. What you need is a bedroom that’s fit for royalty after spending a day putting out fires at work. In order to create a bedroom that’s ...
Views: 1104 - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Chapter Six: Some Thoughts on Violence) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Craig LockJESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (CHAPTER SIX: SOME THOUGHTS on VIOLENCE)) "CONVERSATIONS" BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD. A "FASCINATING" DISCUSSION The Quran states: ‘Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors.’ However, this fatwa ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - How do I Listen to My Intuition - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Emmy VadnaisIntuition – we’ve heard the word, and know that it something that is a part of us. Most of us have had the experience of ‘knowing’ something was about to happen, or that something, someone, or some situation didn’t feel right or felt good. But, how do we listen to it? What exactly is ...
Views: 2175 - Gifts, Giving, Graciousness, Guilt - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet As a Professional Organizer, I’ve witnessed houses that are literally under siege from unwanted material belongings that were either formally given as ...
Views: 2040(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Get the Results You Want From Your Vision Board - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakAre you still sitting in front of your vision board waiting for the results you want? Why is it that some people get exactly what they want and you're still visualizing? The "how" to get results from your vision board may surprise you, but it is also what sets you apart from those that are ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - What Does Christmas and The Holiday Season Mean to You? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Eva GregoryBlack Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. What does this mean? For some it can have religious meaning as the birth of a savior, while for others of the Jewish faith it can represent Hanukah or the "Festival of the Lights." For those of African descent ...
Views: 6485 - A Moment in Time - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Time is such an odd subject to talk about. We’re either trying to speed it up, slow it down, or just plain stop it. Sometimes it could be that fraction of a micro second between life and death, or hope and despair. Let’s look at the phrase “Time awaits no one.” You can actually sum up this ...
Views: 1777(3 votes) - Beautiful Energy - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Bernie FallonI was in a convenience store near my home in Fountain Hills, Arizona. I noticed a young girl waiting patiently. She was maybe 12 years old, with dark long hair. In this girl, I saw great qualities and specifically, energy flow. I saw appreciation, respect and patience. (She was cute.) She looked ...
Views: 1619(9 votes) - Beautiful Energy - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Bernie FallonI was in a convenience store near my home in Fountain Hills, Arizona. I noticed a young girl waiting patiently. She was maybe 12 years old, with dark long hair. In this girl, I saw great qualities and specifically, energy flow. I saw appreciation, respect and patience. (She was cute.) She looked ...
Views: 1619(9 votes) - Reducing Holiday Stress: 5 tips for holiday stress relief - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Elizabeth Lombardo, PhDLet’s face it, the holidays can be stressful- the shopping, family, hosting, eating, parties, being alone… But you don’t need to be overwhelmed. Here are the top 5 tips to busting holiday stress: 1. Focus on gratitude instead of perfection: It is easy to get caught up in all the craziness of ...
Views: 1195 - An Insight about Christmas that Will Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince The Little Prince is going to trigger a massive change in the life of the pilot who has crashed in the desert. He will accompany the pilot on an inner journey that will totally transform how he understands himself, how he feels about ...
Views: 1327 - The Tao of Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Terry DeMeo“When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.” The Tao te Ching Do you approach the holidays in a spirit of leaving nothing undone? I totally get it, and I feel your pain. My holidays used to include a ten-foot Christmas tree, a perfect specimen, chosen with a careful eye and festooned ...
Views: 954 - Pipe smoking or Pipe tobacco - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Barbu StelanThe history of smoking is rooted in the past. Scythians liked to breathe the smoke of dried plants, various nations used smoke tobacco as the component of magic rituals. It is unknown who was the first person to whom the idea to inhale smoke came to. In 4‐5 centuries C.A. people tried to ...
Views: 1425(3 votes) - HOW TO GET FROM "HERE" TO "THERE" - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from C A Crawford, JrI sincerely believe that we would have world peace and that this earth would be a virtual "Garden of Eden" if every person on the planet were getting paid to do what they really love to do instead of "working" for a living. I believe that beneath the many exterior displays of anger, ...
Views: 1363 - 'Peace Lives' WITHIN (a short extract from a new manuscript by Craig Lock) - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * PEACE LIVES WITHIN "An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individual concerns to the broader concerns ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Giving Thanks When All Is Not Well - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from David Robert OrdIn the northern hemisphere, the harvest is in, winter is upon us, Canada has already celebrated, Britain too, and this week it is the turn of people in the United States to gather to give thanks. A question: What does it mean to give thanks when everything "goes wrong"? Are we supposed to ...
Views: 1362 - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Craig LockGANDHI'S LEGACY OF NON-VIOLENCE “Those who stand up for justice will always be on the right side of history.” - Dr Martin Luther-King, Jnr "Those who say that religion has nothing to do with politics, don't know what religion is." - Mahatma Gandhi For people around the world, to ...
Views: 3452 - 11:11 The Time is Now - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Suzanne ToroI sat down on the eve of 11.11 to write you this letter. This number is of significance for me because it means NOW...pay attention to the synchronicity. Something is being revealed to you. For others this is a day to remember all the people who have served the US armed forces. As these two ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - How Meal Planning Can Change Your Family's Values And Increase Your Creativity! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Fiona LesleyDoes the very thought of cooking the impending supper raise your blood pressure? Do you have a feeling of dread? "Oh no! I've got to go to the store before closing time!" or "I would have loved to have made THAT but I am missing one ingredient!" or maybe, "No honey, I can't help you with your ...
Views: 989 - You Are A Conscious Co-Creator But Are You Self-Aware? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Dick RauscherWe call the Consciousness that created our universe "the Creator" because all form is first preceded by consciousness. Most of us have no trouble accepting this concept, but rarely do we move to the next logical step and think about the deeper implications of this simple reality. Over the ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." Submitter's Note: I came across these most uplifting words by a young New Zealand student… and they fitted perfectly into the book I’m working on and the central themes of the manuscript Though you may perhaps see these writings through ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Embrace the Season with Nature Journaling - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyRefresh your Journaling Practice Few sights are more inspiring than rows of trees bursting into flame with the red and gold leaves of fall. Unless it's the fist pink blossoms of spring. No matter what the season, it's likely you'll encounter a few days that provide an ideal opportunity to ...
Views: 2115 - Terrorism - the Aftermath Continues - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from James LeGrandThe strongest impact of terrorism lies not in the event itself, but in the fear-based responses it provokes. The 9/11 event itself destroyed almost 3,000 lives, some of the most famous symbols of commerce, and the sense of security that Americans felt while living within the borders of the ...
Views: 1227 - Discovering YOUR Foundational Gift - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nicole Kirksey, MPH, MSWUnderstanding the specific abilities that our Creator has given to each of us answers a multitude of life’s questions. • Who is the best person to fill this particular need? • I’d like to start a business, but what should I do? • When will I be able to advance to higher positions in my ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - Breathing for Relaxation - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nina BagnallWe all need to breathe its fundamental to life itself but, believe it or not there is a right and wrong way to breath. I know because being an asthmatic all of my life my parents made sure that each week I went to a breathing clinic in order to learn the correct techniques invaluable when ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Volunteers Lending Hands For the Less Fortunate - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Steve ZabilskiRecently, St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix’s downtown dining room was fortunate to receive extra help serving food to the more than 700 homeless and working poor guests that get a nourishing meal there each and every day. Republican Congressman John Shadegg spent several hours greeting hundreds of ...
Views: 826 - Meditation - Having More Fun - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Steve GillmanThere are a lot very good reasons for developing a meditation practice. You are likely to be healthy both physically and mentally. You’ll have less stress. You might gain some insight into the workings of your own mind. Your friends may find that you are easier to be around. Then there are ...
Views: 1363 - Always Pay Yourself First - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Terry WeberThere is an old saying:"a word to the wise is sufficient." I know you are either wise or are gaining wisdom swiftly because of your daily prayers asking God to give you His wisdom and show you your truest interest. "The wise shall inherit glory, all honor and good." (Prov. 3:35 and Isa. ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Gratitude - The Antidote for Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnYou cannot be grateful and bitter. You cannot be grateful and unhappy. You cannot be grateful and without hope. You cannot be grateful and unloving. So just be grateful. ~author unknown Are you experiencing some toxic emotions like anger, bitterness, irritability, hopelessness or ...
Views: 2701(1 vote) - What is an alive mind - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Edward JonesAn alive mind believes nothing. You have to be taught and accept something in order to believe it. An alive mind is not trapped in thought. It’s not caught in ancient beliefs. It’s not caught in thought of any kind. It is free. It is open — there are no walls of any kind that can hold it in ...
Views: 1259 - The Ocean of Consiousness - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Rhonda SimpsonWhen we find ourselves swimming through the Ocean of Life, sometimes riding waves, other times going under, we need to become aware of the collectiveness of the energy within the ocean of who we are and how it all contributes. Many times it’s been said that it’s hard to maintain that ...
Views: 948 - Death Lives in Answers/Life Lives in Question - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Edward JonesThe whole world wants to have answers. We get rewarded for having the answer. We get to be right, be smart, or feel important. And there we stay or accumulate more answers. This is a knowledge filled world, so it demands answers. The value is in the answer. You get money or you get prestige. ...
Views: 1116 - How to Meditate For Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from sarah labdarWhen most people think about meditation they think of someone sitting Indian style on the floor with their eyes closed, breathing in and out. Although this thinking is not entirely wrong it doesn’t explain what mediation is or how you benefit from it. The purpose of meditation is subjective to ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - Attracting Fear Or Love With Your Actions - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Jennifer CulverNeale Donald Walsch shared in “Conversations with God – An Uncommon Dialogue – Book 1” that all actions are either fear-based or love-based. This appears to be such a limited list of options, but upon reflection it can bring powerful awareness. Walsch goes on to share “fear is the energy which ...
Views: 1341 - Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanNutshell: Our default setting is “Happy.” We came into this world Happy. We were not afraid, we did not judge ourselves or other people— or anything in the universe. We were One With It All. Enlightened. Gurus. But instead of people worshipping at our feet and begging us to teach them how to be ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Living Softly in Hard Times - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanI read somewhere that relationships are increasingly stressed during these “hard times” we are passing through. I am not surprised. With all the bad news in the media, and the fear it creates, most individuals are stressed. And maybe you have noticed, it is individuals who make up most ...
Views: 1264 - I Don't Like You - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from James Patrick McDonaldI Don’t Like You by Jim McDonald, LIMC Who Would I Be Without is the story of a man who asks how rather than why. Specifically, he asks, how am I right now — how am I feeling, thinking, and being in my body—because asking how, rather than why, takes us out of thinking. It frees us to be ...
Views: 1611 - A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsYOU ARE AN OVERCOMER Happy New Day! You have overcome and are still here to face a new day with all of its good, bad, and ugly by the grace of God, who is faithful and true to His word: (Romans 8:36-37) As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep ...
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