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Of the black, red and yellow ants that are commonly seen in the garden, only the red ones (from the Myrmica species) sting. Other than that, ants are more of a nuisance than a pest. They feed mostly on insects, including other ants, and honeydew, the sweet sticky substance that aphids excrete. ... Views: 3462
Locksmiths offer a wide range of services such as the installation of a new lock, the replacement of an old lock, the repair of old locks and the installation of new electronic shut-off systems. With more and more amaeicans taking place all over the country, the role of locksmiths is crucial in ... Views: 3461
Renovating a home can be very stressful especially if you do not even know where and how to start. Whether you want to renovate your home because you want more space for the family or you simply want a more pleasant and homey sanctuary to go home to everyday, it is very important that you know ... Views: 3460
Of all the projects around the house painting the driveway is most likely not on the top of the list. Nevertheless, it’s something that could add character to your home distinguishing it from all others around the neighborhood.
Why? Because chances are out of all the homes in your area with ... Views: 3460
Has your ex boyfriend moved on? Does he act as if he doesn’t care? Or perhaps he is dating a new girl. Perhaps he is giving you confusing signs and when you ask him the way he feels he simply nod it off. Signs your ex boyfriend still loves you are not all the time noticeable. It is significant ... Views: 3455
Many posts and articles are composed about the types of vehicles that attract women. "Babe magnet" material is not hard to come by. Information about those cool, low convertibles and luxury models is easy to find. However, very few pieces are dedicated to those cars and trucks that tend to repel ... Views: 3453
What is Fear?
The American Heritage Dictionary defines fear as a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. You and I know fear as a cold chill, nausea, racing heartbeat, cold sweat, and a tension or tightness throughout the body. These symptoms result from ... Views: 3450
Metamorphosis is a self-healing art and a philosophy on creating greater consciousness within. We use the concept of reflex points to address the unconscious genetic and karmic patterns that arrive at conception that create disease and disharmony in our lives and in our collective experience. As ... Views: 3445
A couple were feeling very lonely and prayed to God for a son. The couple were granted a son, and began a great celebration. “You are so fortunate to have borne a child this late in life”, said a neighbor. In the father's stead, a wise man answered with the simple reply, "Maybe".
Time passed ... Views: 3444
Remember the British noble-woman who said, re: sex, “I don’t care what two consenting adults do as long as they don’t do it in the street and frighten the horses”? She may have said “embarrass,” I can’t find the quote. Either will do, as I proceed to apply this to cell phones.
I agree they’re ... Views: 3444
Does “Need” have a place in personal goal-setting?
Meet Beth Ann…
Beth Ann looks in the mirror and does not like what she sees. “I am so fat.” she says to herself in a whisper. She feels angry and hopeless. In that moment she thinks that she cannot continue to go on like this and decides ... Views: 3443
Writing a dissertation introduction perhaps the most important section of your paper and it clears about the subject of your writing and gives surroundings to your entire research. In other words, it is a division of your dissertation mission that includes the main purposes of your examination ... Views: 3434
Abstract
In order to be an excellent coach one has to acquire valuable skills to provide the best service to the client. It is my purpose, with this paper, to introduce the concept of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as an effective tool in coaching, for both the client and the coach. Many ... Views: 3428
Self confidence is often considered the holy grail of being successful and achieving great goals, especially in the Western World. To be without fear, no matter what difficulties or problems that show up, it seems everyone wants that idyllic calm demeanor a la James Bond.
What I've learned ... Views: 3425
"I think I can. I think I can." Those are the immortal words of the Little Engine That Could, the train locomotive from the children's story who against all odds pulled his heavy load over the mountain. Those words were his affirmation to himself that pushed him to keep trying until he finally ... Views: 3421
Most people admire and respect strong individuals who have won great success by manifesting will power and self-discipline. People in all walks of life, who with sheer will power, self-discipline and ambition have improved their life, learned new skills, overcame difficulties and hardships, ... Views: 3421
Last month, I sold yet another small business -- my third "flip" in the past 12 months -- for a nice profit. I'm currently in the process of starting up another, and I've got more planned for after that. Life is pretty good.
But things weren't always this way for me.
In was May of 1987 and I'd ... Views: 3416
I was chatting with one of my friends who is on our Enlightenment Life List (a post at my blog. See bio for a link.)
"Gladys" was saying, "At night, I don't dream. I just go traveling around the universe, helping out as needed. Guess I'm just one of those people who don't dream."
Laughing ... Views: 3406
Every day we're relentlessly bombarded by advertising that tells us to buy this, that or the other thing. It's all too easy to succumb to the temptations and no surprise that many of us end up owning as much "stuff" as we do. Sometimes though, our "stuff" seems to end up owning us instead of the ... Views: 3406
We all experience times in our life when we are in a crisis, be it emotional distress or physical issues that are beyond a point we ourselves can control or deal with alone. Having a Crisis Management Plan is one of the best ways for you to be prepared for crises that will rise in your life ... Views: 3404
The key to a nourishing meal is the right combination of ingredients that create a delightful taste and good nutrition. It is ideal that you prepare meat and vegetables for main course; this way, you can give your family something truly delicious and satisfying to eat. Moreover, a wide variety ... Views: 3404
Warning--I am a California divorce attorney, so the information in this article is only about California divorce alimony. If you are looking for information on alimony for any other state, this article may not apply to you.
Before I get started, you should know that in the California legal ... Views: 3403
Copyright 2004 Laurie Weiss, Ph.D.
Do you need to stop arguments? These three steps will turnalmost any argument into a productive discussion in lessthan five minutes.
1. Go to the bathroom. When you are in the throes of anargument or difficult discussion, just say, "I really wantto have this ... Views: 3400
Understanding Functional Movement
Functional Movement is the ability to move your body efficiently by utilizing the right muscle groups to move the bones in an effortless, pain-free range of motion. Perfecting bio-mechanically efficiency with everything you do, regardless of whether it’s for ... Views: 3399
Those people who are born in Mumbai want to have their grave dug here as well; no one can take their love for the city out of their hearts. However, for a traveler looking for peace, Mumbai is not the ideal place. Only the ones with a youthful heart can manage to survive here. Like everything is ... Views: 3394
Aaaah, the good old Pity Party; we've all thrown at least one in our time. Some people throw them every day of their lives. They are absolute party animals. Of course, quite often they will be the only attendee at these 'celebrations', and then at other times they will do their very best to get ... Views: 3392
In this world there are two kinds of people; takers and givers. Takers are the type of people that will take anything from you. Takers will take something material from you, or they will simply drain you emotionally. Takers only care about themselves. Takers do not care about your ... Views: 3390
Worry is one of those things that will pull you down and stop you in your tracks quicker than most anything else. Most things you worry about don't happen, but that doesn't seem to stop anyone from spending time and energy worrying. Worrying ruins the present by bringing in anticipation of ... Views: 3383
Deciding to move to a new country can be a difficult decision to make – partly because it’s not easy to know what day-to-day life is going to be like until you have lived in the country for a while. Sometimes unexpected things can happen, leaving you frustrated and wondering what you’ve gotten ... Views: 3380
The really happy person is the one who can enjoy the scenery even when on a detour.
No matter how well we plan, from time to time life presents us with an unexpected detour. There are even times, despite the most thoughtful and considerate planning, that you may find yourself right back ... Views: 3376
No matter how good our eyesight is, we don’t see the world the way it is. Instead, we see the world as we are, through the lens of our experiences, our upbringing, our culture, our beliefs – what we might call our paradigms. There are examples of this everywhere – from politics to religion to ... Views: 3376
Take a look around your home or your office and notice what's there. Is your space clear and open, ready to support you in the challenges you set for yourself? Or are there things lying around that disturb your sense of peace and well-being, distracting you from your daily goals? Perhaps there's ... Views: 3372
In many cases, a trip to the beach means a sand flea bite or several bites. What are sand fleas and should I be concerned if I get bitten?
A sand flea is also known by many other names. For example, this crustacean (although it resembles an insect, the sand flea is actually not one) is also ... Views: 3363
Many believe that Flight simulators are effective tools in teaching would be pilots to ride an airplane yet they are mistaken. Pro flight simulator programs might look effective at first but it does not have the proper applications and training packages that a pilot would need. Before tackling ... Views: 3363
If you’re searching for signs your ex boyfriend still loves you, you would not be on your own. a lot of women frequently ask themselves this similar question after a relationship has ended. If you had a sensibly excellent relationship that went disagreeable for some basis or another, there is a ... Views: 3357
During the past few years, technology has evolved in many ways possible and probably has offered some of the inventions which make the living easier and more comfortable. Computer, telephone, internet and electronic mail, television, cell phone are some of the technology which makes it easier ... Views: 3357
Traumatic events or situations can be overwhelming experiences. Dealing with your emotions after a traumatic event can be difficult. Although the event has ended, the memories may last for months or years to come.
One way that these emotions may be released from the part of the brain that ... Views: 3355
I love books and I often go on a reading binge that lasts for weeks at a time. Pathways to Wholeness is about mindful meditation, personal growth, spiritual development and personal healing. I'd like to mention some of the books that touched my heart and inspired my personal wellness journey. ... Views: 3354
"Let us use our lives more wisely to chase our dreams, find our true purpose, and be as happy and successful as possible." -- Malcolm X
Often times I am asked, "What is the simplest way to achieve my dreams?" My response to that question is "Visualize yourself achieving your dreams. See ... Views: 3354
If you live on the West Coast of the US or Chiang Mai you are probably familiar with Chi Nei Tsang abdominal chi massage. If not, this may be your first contact so to speak with this amazing healing modality. I will attempt to demystify it for you.
Chi Nei Tsang is based in the teachings of ... Views: 3345
20 External Assets for Developing a Healthy Teenager Who is Alcohol and Drug Free
“40 percent of those who started drinking at age 13 or younger developed alcohol dependence later in life. Ten percent of teens who began drinking after the age of 17 developed dependence.”
“Teens that drink ... Views: 3345
Lemon essential oil has a pale yellow color. It's cold pressed from the peel of a yellow oval fruit, a lemon. Lemons grow on the, Citrus limonium, a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The exact origin of lemons are presumed to first grow in China, India and northern Burma. They're now ... Views: 3343
Most children have a fancy for sweet delicacies. They enjoy munching on almost anything that has sugar on it - candies, gum, cakes and pastries. If your child is having a birthday party at home, you should make it a point that the menu list contains something that appeals to his or her taste. ... Views: 3343
Are you one of the thousands you have sciatica. Do you have that nagging back pain that now travels down your leg… making you feel tired, frustrated and grumpy?
Can you actually imagine being free of sciatica? Do you really believe there is a cure, so you can enjoy all the activities you use to ... Views: 3339
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed for the Get Inspired! Project - a collection of amazing stories of inspiration from professionals and entrepreneurs developed by Toni Reese, President of The PEOPLE Academy, Inc.
Below is an excerpt from the full interview, which can be viewed ... Views: 3338
It is very difficult to forgive someone else if you haven’t forgiven yourself.
I don’t know about you, but I believe there is a Force greater than myself in this universe that has a plan for me. I truly feel I am a part of that plan. As I go around the world and learn about different religions ... Views: 3333
Export Import Management
This is for graduates who wish to have a specialized knowledge and skills in the field of Foreign Trade (ie) Export & Imports. The content of the course will reflect the real world situation and equip the students to meet the varying needs of business. The learners of ... Views: 3332
After speaking to many groups about identity theft, I found that most people were eager to learn quick things that they could do now to help minimize their risk.
With that, I have compiled my five favorite prevention tips. Keep in mind that it all starts with YOU – your wallet, your ... Views: 3331
The book “Beneficial Law of Attraction: the Manifestation Teachings” explains how a hypnosis client, Lena Lees. began to spontaneously channel the Law of Attraction and Compassion teachings of Ancient Spirit Deity, Kuan Yin. During these sessions, it became apparent to Transpersonal ... Views: 3330
“LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES”
by Dr. Erika Duffy
Is life so unpredictable? Why do we feel so out of control? Do alternate realities really exist? Why do some people struggle so much while others seem to have it so much easier?
You never know what ... Views: 3328