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- The Romanization of England - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Kevin Mike CollinsAlthough there was increasing contact between England and the classical world from the late Iron-Age onward, it wasn't until A.D. 43-410 that it became part of the Roman Province of Britannia. Julius Caesar was the first official Roman presence from 55-54 B.C. but it was the Emperor Claudius ...
Views: 3203 - The Art of Listening - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Carolyn EllisListening is such an under-rated and highly valuable skill. I got a great example the other night during dinner courtesy of my children. My 7 year old son was more interested in bothering his 13 year old sister than he was in eating. This typical domestic scene escalated very quickly and ...
Views: 3202 - Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow Children in the New Age - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Cristina AguilarLast March 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an autism prevalence report. The report concluded autism has risen to 1 in every 88 births in the United States and almost 1 in 54 boys. The awareness of this condition has grown in the past 10 years. Some people think ...
Views: 3200(1 vote) - The Attitude Of Gratitude –Express Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Brenda BlindenbachOne of the first ways to develop the attitude of gratitude is to express gratitude with your words when someone has served you in one way or the other. Most people find it easier being grateful for the big things that happen in their lives and forget to be grateful for all the small things that ...
Views: 3199(7 votes) - Ten Ways to Maintain Balance in a Chaotic World - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Joan CerioHow do you cope with a world filled with foreclosures, job losses, natural disasters, and social changes? A famous line from the movie “The Karate Kid” says it all: “Balance is key.” Here are ten ways to maintain your sense of balance in a chaotic world. 1) Breathe! When we are stressed ...
Views: 3195(1 vote) - Words for Thank You Notes: Thoughtful Words To Express Your Thanks - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Michael LeeIt’s highly important that you choose the best words for thank you notes. After all, you want to let people know how much you appreciate what they have done or given you. A simple thank you isn’t going to cut it anymore. Choosing words for thank you notes isn’t that hard. You ...
Views: 3195 - Today’s most popular furniture is called as tub chair. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from jackk adomsBecause of the bath tub like shape, one of the today’s most popular furniture is called as tub chair. It was invented basically for back pain patients in 18th century. But because of its features, now it is one of the most preferred furniture available today. Now a day’s, the schedule of ...
Views: 3192 - A Lesson on Success from Bruce Jenner - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltBruce Jenner seemed to have it all. He was the 1976 Olympic decathlon champion who seemed too All-American to be true. He was the man on the Wheaties box and on the cover of Sports Illustrated. But in 1980, by his own account, you would never have recognized him. I was living in the hills ...
Views: 3189 - ***Healthful Barbecue Sauce on Chicken Wing Drumettes - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromBarbecue Sauce Beneficial on Chicken Wing Drumettes Easy barbecue sauce is not only healthful, not only easy, but it clings thickly to the food, isn't sugary, and is mouthwatering. Get out your blender. Fetch a head of jumbo garlic, your best friend. Keep this a secret: You don't have ...
Views: 3185(3 votes) - Learning: Secret to Lifelong, Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltEverything we are, will be, have, or are yet to have is a direct consequence of what we learn and apply. Learning and acting upon our knowledge enable us to make meaningful contributions. The more you know, the more you realize how much you don't know. You must continue to seek out new ...
Views: 3183(1 vote) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can we deal effectively with change? The Challenge Change is all around us, it’s unavoidable, in fact, change is part of the process of life. So … why do we chronically fear change and react with anxiety through this natural process. We should be used to change by now … it’s been ...
Views: 3179(7 votes) - ESSENTIAL OILS RESTORE VOICE - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Joy WatsonI always refer to essential oils as God’s little miracles. They have helped me on so many occasions. Here is a case study of one such occasion when I was able to help a young mother have her voice restored. Teresa is a married, 36 year old mother of two children, ages 5 and 13. She was ...
Views: 3177(1 vote) - Patchouli Oil - Homemade Skin Care - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Susan KatchurPatchouli oil is extracted, by steam distillation, from the leaves of the perennial plant, Pogostemon cablin. This plant is a bushy herb standing two to three feet in height, originating in the Asian tropics. Experts have classified it as belonging to the mint family of plants. It has a blend ...
Views: 3177(1 vote) - Safflower Oil – Homemade Skin Care and More! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Susan KatchurSafflower oil is extracted from the seeds of a, thistle-like, annual with bright yellow, orange or red flowers, called a safflower. This plant thrives in dry climates and is susceptible to frost. Its oil is colorless and flavorless with a very light texture. The methods of extraction are ...
Views: 3177 - The Renewing Effects of Peridot - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Elizabeth DiamondFormed in the depths of volcanic activity, Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in a single color: green. A species of Olivine, its color range ultimately depends on how much iron is contained within the crystal structure. More abundantly found in a translucent yellow-green color, ...
Views: 3175 - The Pain/Gain Model of Action - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThis past weekend I was facing a significant decision impacting my business. I had been presented with an opportunity that showed a great deal of promise, but did require detailed effort on my part to incorporate into my practice. While I realized that I needed to give this offer consideration ...
Views: 3172(2 votes) - Introverts Should Be Left By Themselves - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Saif FarooqiIntroverts are perhaps the most misconstrued people in this world. They are usually perceived as dull, boring, and at times arrogant. They are also, often believed to be rather dry, lackluster, and lacking in enthusiasm. For this they are at the receiving end of quite a lot of criticism and ...
Views: 3168(2 votes) - Traveling to High Risk areas. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comIf you must travel in an area where there has been a history of terrorist attacks or kidnappings make it a habit to: Discuss with your family what they would do in the event of an emergency. Make sure your affairs are in order before leaving home. As noted earlier, it’s a good idea to ...
Views: 3164(1 vote) - ***How Voice Training Can Aid in Accent Reductions - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice specialist, I have known for many years that a good voice improvement course can be an excellent means of accent reduction. Yesterday, I received an email from a Taiwanese man studying in Boston. His 1st language is Mandarin Chinese; and, he has been enrolled in an accent reduction ...
Views: 3160(1 vote) - The Seven Stages of Becoming Single Again - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from sarah palmerEnding a long term relationship can be devastating, destructive and depressing but… there is light at the end of the tunnel. Having experienced at first hand a 21 year marriage blast apart with a hurricane force, I know that the effect is, to put it mildly, earth-stopping. If you’ve ever ...
Views: 3160(1 vote) - Importance of turbochargers - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from gerald chan wei minAre you amazed at the performance luxury cars on the road? This section is due to the extreme performance of the engine, the futuristic under the hood. However, the common factor for the high performance turbos that are connected to the motor. The fact of the matter is that the turbocharger can ...
Views: 3156(1 vote) - Discover How to Follow Your Heart - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen you become aware of the root of achievement, every door you wish to go through will open wide. It truly is the key to success. Whether you use it to open the door or not is your choice, something you have total control over. Whether you choose to open the door or not depends solely on your ...
Views: 3155 - Do You Need All Those Pots and Pans? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Claire LeSageHow many pots and pans do you need at any one time? The answer to this question usually is 2-3! So why do most of us have multiple kitchen cabinets, as well as other storage spaces, loaded with pots and pans? Good question! We have started work organizing the kitchen and can see the ...
Views: 3153 - The Source of Motivation and Determination - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen a person persists at a task, we say that person has determination or motivation. But where does that determination come from? Some would say it comes from dedication, commitment, or sense of duty. But I believe that Core Desires are the sole source of both the determination and the ...
Views: 3149 - What is Beef Stroganoff? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBeef is one of the widely used kinds of meat in different countries around the world. It is very tender and flavorful that you can use it to make stock, soups, flavor vegetable dishes and more. It can spice up the dull and boring and make it better. One of these recipes is beef stroganoff. ...
Views: 3148 - New self help techniques for dealing with depression, stress and anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Popa WoolseyIf you are experiencing any of the above symptoms then you may consider these disorders as a warning sign. Both your mind and your body is stressed out and you must take deep and very personal self evaluation of what you are doing that is causing these problems. Your thinking process and what ...
Views: 3146(3 votes) - The Spiritual Wisdom of Forrest Gump - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Roy Biancalana.The Spiritual Wisdom of Forrest Gump Roy Biancalana Relationship Coach and Author www.coachingwithroy.com 407-687-3387 Move over Buddha, Jesus of Nazareth, Ramana Maharshi and Eckhart Tolle. There’s a new spiritual sheriff in town and his name is Forrest Gump. Recently, as I was ...
Views: 3146 - How To Get Rid From Bed Bugs! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Laura WimbleMaking use of products such as a Lint Roller, bed mattress cover and suitable products such as New Bed Bug Killer Aerosol will help to detect, prevent and kill bed bugs. You aren’t alone in trying to get rid of bed bugs – the National Pest Management Association warned that “we are on the ...
Views: 3139 - Happiness and the Pedicure - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Lisa KnellerOne of my great joys lately is getting a pedicure. This treat used to be reserved for special occasions. I had one the day before I got married and then didn't have another one until almost 20 years later. I'm a frugal person, and out of the desire to use my discretionary income for things ...
Views: 3135 - ***A SPIRIT OF HEALING Living In Balance - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Janet NestorTO MAKE SENSE OF OUR FAST PACED WORLD and our hectic lives we need emotional balance. With balance comes a kinder more flexible life. When our inner environment is balanced we are free to enjoy ourselves and accomplish our goals. Without balance, we feel frustrated and hopeless, wondering how to ...
Views: 3133(18 votes) - Life Balance - A Survey for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleBalancing different aspects of life -- work, play, family, friends and more -- is difficult for many people. It's significantly more challenging for "DaVincis" -- creative people who are also juggling their many talents, projects and ideas. As I see in the vast majority of my coaching clients, ...
Views: 3133(3 votes) - All About Camphor Oil! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Susan KatchurCamphor oil is a slippery, crystalline, substance extracted from the wood and roots of the camphor tree, by steam distillation. It has a strong, penetrating, fragrance similar to turpentine and is cool to the touch. The Cinnamomum Camphora, (camphor tree), is a large evergreen, growing up to ...
Views: 3125(1 vote) - Simple Recipe on How to Cook Salmon - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinYou must have tried a salmon recipe at some fancy restaurant, and you wonder if you could make one at home. You do not need to be a professional chef just so you could create a delightful meal. In fact, many simple salmon recipes take only a few minutes to prepare. Moreover, the dishes do not ...
Views: 3118(2 votes) - What Is Your Intelligence Type? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Royane RealIs there more than one kind of intelligence? How should we define intelligence? Can we really measure it? What is intelligence, really? Several experts in the field of intelligence have proposed that we need to broaden our understanding of what intelligence really is, and the role it plays in ...
Views: 3118(3 votes) - Will My Boyfriend Come Back to Me? - Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You. - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Charles UadialeLove is valuable and particularly takes place among two people. You won't come across your other half effortlessly for a second time. Therefore, as soon as you came across one, you want to keep hold of firmly. Though, as soon as annoyance blinds your eyes at some stage in a clash, terrible ...
Views: 3118 - Joy is a Practice: 8 simple ways to celebrate and find more joy everyday - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Sherry Richert BelulIf you're not living each day in a way that brings you happiness, then take a look at this 8 joyful tips below and brighten up your daily routine! 1. Play Dead I know this may feel counterintuitive, but the first way to practice joy is to remind yourself every morning that you are going to ...
Views: 3116(3 votes) - Action verses procrastination from the book quotes to live love and laugh by - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriACTION / PROCRASTINATION Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. Until you value yourself, you will not ...
Views: 3105(1 vote) - What Energy Do Your Words Carry? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleThere is much talk about how when you dissect things down to their smallest levels, what is left is space, or energy. According to the quantum physicists, everything is energy, including solid matter. If everything is energy, then our thoughts and words are also energy. I have become very ...
Views: 3100 - UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUALITY - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Dr.Sapna SharmaSpirituality is often confused with religion and yet it is everything but that. Simply speaking Religion is an organized faith aiming to reach spirituality to every person irrespective of his/her education level, wealth, caste, creed, nationality. The need for religion arose when the people ...
Views: 3099 - How (And Why) To Do A Reality Check Before Buying Your Next Self-Improvement Program - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonThe promises they make give you goose bumps. "Just follow these simple steps," one self-improvement program insists, "and we guarantee you’ll achieve happiness and success beyond your wildest dreams.” How can you resist? You’d have to be an idiot to not invest your time, money and hope to get ...
Views: 3098(5 votes) - Pessimistic. Negative. Or Just a Critical Thinker? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.A group of anthropologists at Cambridge were conducting research on the concepts of pessimism and optimism. Their subjects were two young boys: one a pessimist and the other an optimist. The pessimistic boy was put in a room full of wonderful toys. The optimistic boy was put in a room with ...
Views: 3098 - Dr. Laura's Call of the Day - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2006 from Laura SchlessingerDear Dr. Laura: How long should a 62 year old man wait to ask a 55 year old woman to marry? They are both financially secure, they have similar values and interests, and only one has a child (who is adult)? Answer: I’m assuming that you think that your “mature” ages would relieve you ...
Views: 3097 - Talking Feet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Yvette EastmanYour feet are story-tellers. As a Reflexologist, I can tell so much about you by observing your feet for lines, creases, callouses and markings. Let’s discover some of this foot-chatter. Are your feet cold? “Cold feet relate to fears or stress you are dealing with – financial, relationship, ...
Views: 3097(8 votes) - Achieve True Victory, Achieve Self-Trust - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Albert GaroliIf we don't trust in our capacity to deal with life as it comes at us, we end up feeling in a state of perpetual fear and worry. We try to control life through perfectionism, making sure everything is just-so, and thus avoid any form of mistake. Unfortunately, life has its ways of throwing its ...
Views: 3094(8 votes) - 10 Tips: Maintain Your Weight While Traveling - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Brandy SinotoHawaii people love to travel, especially to...VEGAS! Going on a vacation or being away from home gives you a sense of freedom. Sometimes this freedom ends up causing you to go off of your regular diet, eating things you never would at home and in amounts and frequencies you wouldn't ever dare. ...
Views: 3091(3 votes) - Simple and Fabulous Birthday Cake Recipe - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you planning to give your loved one a special gift that is not like the usually items you find in stores? If you are in need of a birthday gift idea that has a personal touch, you should try making a cake for that someone special in your life. Baking a cake does not require you to be a ...
Views: 3087(2 votes) - How to Live a Happy Life with a Winning Morning Routine - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Beth TabakWhat does a Winning Morning Routine have to do with how to live a happy life? Plenty! The moment we awake brain patterns quickly claim our attitude towards the day. For many of us by 12Noon we feel good or bad about what we have accomplished. By mid-afternoon, energy levels decline. Wait, we ...
Views: 3084 - Easy Salmon Recipe for Lunch - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinHave you exhausted your creative mind, yet you could not think of a new dish to cook for lunch? Do you wish you could cook a fabulous recipe that you have not tried making before? If your family gets bored with the usual dishes you serve on the dinner table, you should read along this article. ...
Views: 3082(2 votes) - Easy Salmon Recipe for Lunch - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinHave you exhausted your creative mind, yet you could not think of a new dish to cook for lunch? Do you wish you could cook a fabulous recipe that you have not tried making before? If your family gets bored with the usual dishes you serve on the dinner table, you should read along this article. ...
Views: 3082(2 votes) - I'm Just Too Nice: The Truth About Passive Behavior - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Janet PfeifferPeople often tell me, "My problem is that I'm just too nice! That's why I get hurt a lot." But what they perceive as a case of terminal politeness, I see as an issue of passive behavior. Don't misunderstand: most of these people truly are nice. But those who are yes people, who don' t disagree ...
Views: 3082(3 votes) - Intentions, Hard Work, and Luck - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2003 from Jerry LopperMy son often says, "The harder I work, the luckier I get."Since that phrase popped into my head early this morning, Itook it as my inspiration for the week and got to thinkingabout luck. What is luck? Is it good fortune that comes out of the blue,totally unexpected? Or is it the Universe ...
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