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- Thank You, Mr. President, Great Speech, But... - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Richard RuhlingThere is more to a “great nation” than economic prosperity. Wine, women and song have preceded the fall of more nations than Rome, and it's time to understand some issues. 60 years ago this author spent a summer in Venezuela and Colombia where most of the people that he interviewed wanted to ...
Views: 1146 - Thanksgiving Prayer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is my Thanksgiving prayer from me to you. I pray for safe travels everywhere that you go. I pray for fond memories of loved ones to always fill your heart. As you carefully plan out all the details for your Thanksgiving feast, all things are done with love and that is the most important ...
Views: 1296 - That One Moment - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is about that one moment in life when you have the opportunity to turn things around. It is about that one moment when you realize the meaning of something, and it is so profound, as if a bolt of lightning knocked the realization into you. It leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t I ...
Views: 1296 - That One Moment - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is about that one moment in life when you have the opportunity to turn things around. It is about that one moment when you realize the meaning of something, and it is so profound, as if a bolt of lightning knocked the realization into you. It leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t I ...
Views: 1228 - That Was Really Awkward! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Janet PfeifferLast week I spoke to a group of employees at a manufacturing company. The topic was “Dealing With Really B~A~D* People”. No one is immune to these “challenging” individuals. They appear in our place of employment, our communities, our churches and most unfortunately our families. I’m no ...
Views: 2413 - That's All Right - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Janet PfeifferShe was only nineteen, a college sophomore, when she started her own sorority. Disillusioned with the superficial behaviors/attitudes of those already on campus, she wanted one that was all-inclusive of every interested female and one devoted to serving the community. Together with a hand-select ...
Views: 2270 - That's Some Wine - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPublished in The Broomfield Enterprise, 1/6/08 So, this is a true story—I’m not making this up. A group of friends were enjoying a summer dinner on the patio of their Washington, D.C. home. And just as they were finishing their marinated steaks, grilled shrimp and vegetables, a hooded man ...
Views: 598 - That’s The Story of My Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Frances LucasIf we looked back into our past each of us would have different experiences to remember. Each of us would have good times to remember where we had so much enjoyment in life with certain family members or friends. Each of us would have challenging times to remember where there were issues we had ...
Views: 1159 - The Ten Commandments of Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2020 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")A successful online business isn't built overnight; but is the result of many late nights. If anyone says that they can teach you to make a substantial amount of money without hard work, realize they are talking through "a hole in the head and are out of their trees". After ten years ...
Views: 837 - The "C Word" - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Deborah ShipleyOh, I know what you are probably thinking. However, I am not referring to that four-letter word that is used in a derogatory sense. I am writing about the longer one that may inspire even the laziest of us to lace up our sneakers and hit the road. The word that we want to run away from as ...
Views: 769 - The "S" In Sex Is For Success! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsSuccess In Sex? You are probably wondering what kind of title THIS is, or is it just some kind of scammy hook to get you to read yet another bland article about another bland topic! Nope! Neither. This time around, I am venturing outside my normal business/lifestyle topics into the spicier ...
Views: 1288 - The #1 Tip For Beginning Writers - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from PD RiversLesson #1 for the Beginning Writer I am a freelance writer and I have been working for over thirty years. I might amend that and also state that I have been getting paid to write. That is the most important part; isn’t it? I am quite often asked to do workshops for beginning writers. They ...
Views: 1966 - The 1,000 Mile Journey - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Declan StanleyAnd for me taking that first step is the easiest thing in the world to. It is taking the second step, and the third step and the fourth step, step after step, day after day, even year after year, that is the hard part. I have taken so many first steps that I’ve probably completed 1,000 “1,000 ...
Views: 1091 - 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: 2124 - The 15 Year Mortgage - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jim McNeesWith the recent drop in interest rates (and the over-all trend in property values), the 10 and 15 year mortgage has become much more desirable. Lately, the 15 year mortgage money is under 4% and allows homeowners to re-finance to a phenomenal rate and get back to building equity in their ...
Views: 1300 - The 21st Century and Our Addicted Brains – What Are You Hooked On? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2019 from Cynthia MadisonWe’ve made huge advances in our understanding of the human brain and we can now treat neurological conditions that previously meant a lifetime of limitations and hardship. But what happens when you mix that knowledge with capitalism? Nowadays, every brand, every retail chain, every ...
Views: 789 - The 4 Basics of Gun Safety for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Emma SturgisFirearms enthusiasts enjoy dealing with many different types of guns. Studying their history, design, and use is a fascinating topic for them. But no matter what particular make or model they are using, they all agree that the most important thing for a beginning gun user is to have a solid ...
Views: 777 - The 5 Psychic W's - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Angel MorganMany people ask me WHAT it is I do exactly. My answer to that is I talk to spirits and pray I am not crazy! Actually, I am very fortunate in that I do more than just psychic readings. I’m not your everyday poo bear of a reader. I have been blessed enough to work with Peruvian Shaman who have ...
Views: 1033 - The 7 Laws of Awareness that Make (or Break) Success - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine Kane“How is this even freakin possible?” the voice inside my head moaned as I faced a challenge in my business. “I’ve already done this.” What had I already done? Well, in the world-view of the tantrum-throwing teen-ager that sometimes takes up residence in my head, I had already grown. I ...
Views: 1302 - The 7 Steps to Fighting a Speeding Ticket - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2022 from john kimYou just got that call from the police officer you passed earlier. You are now likely terrified and wondering what you will do. The law says that if you are speeding, the officer can give you a ticket. This article will help you to fight back and make sure that you don't get a ticket! No one ...
Views: 575 - The Accumulation Of Riches And The Human Life Cycle - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Ted CiubaHere's a moment of insight, while it's actually happening, into the life of an author. I am reading my Spanish translation of The NEW Think and Grow Rich. They call it El Nuevo Piense y Hágase Rico. And I come across this line, "La acumulación de dinero no puede dejarlo al azar, a la buena ...
Views: 1027 - The Ahab Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently I caught the classic 1956 movie, Moby Dick, based on the famous book by Herman Melville, starring Gregory Peck, directed by John Huston, screenplay by Ray Bradbury. I was reminded of how hypnotic and meaningful the movie is, with symbols about Divinity and messages about the Law of ...
Views: 1441 - The Ambulance as Metaphor: A Vehicle for the Healer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Russ Reina, a firetender (Healing Arts)Back in the nineteen-seventies, when I was in my twenties, I began putting words to my experience as one of the first paramedics in the country. I grew up within the context of that profession. At first, I began working on building favorable local publicity. I focused my writing on educating ...
Views: 3374 - The Anatomy of Personal Development - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kasi PhillipsPersonal development has a profound effect on our successes as human beings. Often I would come across books at home when I was a teen that momma would have and i’d scan over them. I believe she read some of them. All us are that way on some level. She said, when we don’t have real purpose and ...
Views: 1144 - The Anger Workshop - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2022 from Marcia Naomi BergerEveryone can point to an event that changed their life. For me, it was the anger workshop. The alcoholism treatment center in San Francisco, where I worked in the 1970s, had an “anything goes” culture for staff. We were encouraged to get in touch with our feelings, express them, and act them ...
Views: 836 - The Anxious Athlete/A Story Of A Boy Who Would Do Anything To Lose A Tennis Match - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt was years ago when I played in the final of an "under 12" tennis tournament in Vancouver, BC. At the time I was expected to win these local tournaments quite easily because I was playing tennis at a much higher level than the kids in that age group. In the final, I was up against a boy I had ...
Views: 1699 - The Archangels - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Kristin EcklundLast week, I received an email from a friend asking if I wanted to host a few angels in my home. At first glance it seemed like a cheesy chain mail offer, but after I read the first sentence it became clear how very real this offer was. Without hesitation or even reading the entire email, I ...
Views: 1444 - The Art of Allowing - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Mike RobbinsA few months ago I got some specific feedback that it would serve me, my work, and my growth to start practicing the art of allowing in a more conscious and deliberate way. While I was familiar with the concept of allowing, I realized I had very little awareness or experience of it in actual ...
Views: 1309 - The Art of Change - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Betty LouiseI was inspired to write this article because I have recently relocated from San Francisco to Seattle. With any relocation brings a change or two with it. The first week I was here, every time I stepped out of the door I felt like I was in the Land of Oz. Even though I have visited Seattle plenty ...
Views: 1089 - The Art of Collecting Art, or How to Build Your Own Art Collection - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2020 from Emily WatsonArt is a well-known means of self-perfection and personal fulfillment. People involved in art come across as individuals of subtle and, at the same time, complex nature. Thanks to the nurtured creativity and imagination, they feel balanced and equipped with all the necessary tools to change ...
Views: 969 - The Art of Combining Two Households - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from hey annaWhether you are a couple moving in together or you are getting married and making a lifelong commitment, the task of merging two households is not easy. And the truth is, the more things you have, the more difficult this chore can be. Everyone has ‘stuff’ that they care about, things that have ...
Views: 1120 - The Art of Follow Through: Stop Procrastinating! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Linda ChollarThe Art of Follow Through: Stop Putting it Off! Why do some people seem to be able to accomplish so much while others allow obstacles to block them, or they procrastinate and never finish what they start or dream of starting? Surely those who succeed know some things that others don't. Or ...
Views: 2389 - The Art of Letting Go The 9 Essentials to Release for the Creation of Momentum - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Sybil SmithThe Art of Letting Go The 9 Essentials to Release for the Creation of Momentum Created By: Sybil R. Smith Thriving in life begins with creating momentum for growth. Momentum comes when we clear out the “junk” of our life. It only comes when there is room to grow. You know, the stuff ...
Views: 593 - The Art of Moderation - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIncluding everything in your life that promotes great health and well-being is exactly what we are working toward. Choosing a little bit of this and a smidgen of that creates a sense of balance and allows you to include everything that you love as you practice restraint and temperance as a ...
Views: 1059 - THE ART OF PUSHING PAST LIMITS - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Saurabh Gupta"There are no restrictions. There are just levels, and you should not remain there, you should go past them." — Bruce Lee, on-screen character, military craftsman, combative techniques educator, and scholar. Every tyke is brimming with unlimited potential outcomes and limitless vitality. ...
Views: 586 - The Art of Transparency - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Yvette BethelTransparence is important to the creation of the emotional stability of a team because it is essential to trust building and trust building is central to employee engagement. Managers are not proficient with disseminating information for numerous reasons. One commonly encountered reason is to ...
Views: 1129 - The Artist Within Each of Us - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Krystal KuehnNow that fall has arrived, I have been winding down a little and making time to watch some movies. A friend once recommended Walk the Line, based on the true life story of Johnny Cash, so that is what I decided to watch and I am so glad I did. I thought it was an excellent movie--very sad and ...
Views: 1853 - The Autobarber – Intricate Facts - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from KianYong LiewTrimming your hair is essential to look tidy and afresh all the time. Barber does that for you in variety styles. While a barber takes care of you, the auto barber takes car of your car in the same way to elegant and attractive all the time. Moreover, in order to ensure that it is smoothly ...
Views: 600 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 10: Motherhood - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it? What does it mean? What does it involve? No one ever told me what being a mother actually meant. I observed my Mother but could feel her distance at times… I could sense her feelings of lack and doubt even though we were more than comfortable and provided for. Sometimes I ...
Views: 1237 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 11: Little Mommies and Careers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever noticed young girls at play? They tend to nurture their dolls like little mommies. They carry their “babies” around like prized possessions, dressing and redressing them, feeding them, “teaching” them, rocking them to sleep and even singing to them at times. It is a wondrous site ...
Views: 1190 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 3: Your Children and You: Keys to Strengthen Core Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanMost conscientious partners want the best for their newborn child, adopted child and even their “furry” four-legged kids. How you choose to set up the emotional environment for bringing baby into the world is not only one of the dynamics to the structure of your child’s emotional awareness, but ...
Views: 1558 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 5: What Values are You Teaching? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanRemember when you were little and someone may have said, “Monkey-see, Monkey-do”? Well, everything that you emit through your actions, your words and even your thoughts are being fed into those around you – your children, your siblings, your friends, your coworkers and even your significant ...
Views: 1491 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 6: Living in Conscientiousness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAlong your life’s journey, I am sure you have met many significant people; possibly you’ve fallen in love and have been willing to open yourself up to taking the next step in your life by becoming vulnerable to another. How magnificent it is to open yourselves up to an extension of yourselves. ...
Views: 1457 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 8:A Penny for your Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanChildren often live in the land of make-believe. Their worlds are surreal and filled with dreams, imaginary friends and fairytales. And in those dreams, fantasy worlds and fairytales, children often communicate their passions, their fears, their hopes and their overall feelings about the life ...
Views: 1509 - The Basic Facts of Best Hose Nozzle - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from jitendar singhFireman nozzles are versatile and can put out a huge quantity of water in an incredibly brief time. What you would like is a durable nozzle it is possible to attach and leave. Along with a difficult garden hose, you are going to require a durable hose nozzle to supply the proper water stream ...
Views: 828 - The Basic Facts of Best Hose Nozzle - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from jitendar singhFireman nozzles are versatile and can put out a huge quantity of water in an incredibly brief time. What you would like is a durable nozzle it is possible to attach and leave. Along with a difficult garden hose, you are going to require a durable hose nozzle to supply the proper water stream ...
Views: 1100 - The Basics of Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chris BartonUnfortunately, with the state of the economy, more and more people find themselves in situations of mounting debt. In fact, last year over 1 million people in the United States filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can stop foreclosure of a home or cease calls from debt collectors. People believe ...
Views: 493 - The Beauty of Life’s Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonLife lessons can appear in the most unexpected places. I was working on one of my blogs last week at the kitchen table. The smoke alarm starts ringing. I look up and can see smoke coming out of the oven which triggered the alarm. My teenage daughter had just 5 minutes prior put cookies in ...
Views: 1268 - The Beauty of Old Age: A “Higher” Perspective - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Charles G. HannaMost people grasp how crucial it is for children to not miss out on their childhood, but we often forget that it is equally crucial to not miss out on all of life, be it adolescence, middle age, old age, single life, married life, parenthood, or any other phase. Every stage is an incredible gift ...
Views: 2213 - The Benefits of a Bail Bonds Company - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Sean CookNo one expects to need to bail a loved one out of jail, but when that phone call comes it is the worst of news and a rather scary situation for the whole family. One of the first decisions is to whether to bail them out of jail. There are many personal reasons for the decision you make, but if ...
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