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- What You Don't Know About Computers Can Hurt You - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from patricia gainesWith the recent hacking of social sites, and the traumatic experiences that are in my book about identity theft and identity fraud, gives me even more reason to pause. Our privacy has been compromised for years. Yet, no one actually takes the time to really listen to what is “really” being ...
Views: 1409 - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Four. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidyStep One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was all about writing your own bestseller – affirmations that keep you going even on the days when everything, including the car (or cat or toddler), overheats. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Life Lessons - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sandra Lee SchubertWe ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear-brought experience. George Washington First president of US (1732 - 1799) The best lessons not only give us information but have us grow. We learn best when we are ...
Views: 1408 - Look at the life in a new Way - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Vinod AnandLook at the life in a new Way [Vinod Anand] Truth can be likened to a pyramid— its pinnacle gives the highest expression of truth, while its broad base gives strength and stability. I’ve been amazed by the number of people in India who tell me that they don’t believe in God, and then go onto ...
Views: 1408 - The Summit Perspective... - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Jake NortonThink for a moment about a big goal or objective you accomplished in your life. Maybe it was a financial goal, a physical, emotional, or spiritual one. Maybe it was buying a new house, getting a new job, securing a new client in business, having children or getting children through college. ...
Views: 1408 - Transform Your Life with These 10 Simple Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from angela paige1. Work on figuring out your unproductive and destructive habits and replace them with good, healthy habits. One of my favorite quotes is by Charles Noble and he says, “First we make our habits, then our habits make us.” So if you allow a bad habit to continue it will start to define you in a ...
Views: 1408 - Are You UP To IT? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from John-Robert (JR) ColemanAre You UP To It? By John-Robert Coleman, MPA. There is a two-letter word that fascinates me because I believe It has more impact, perhaps more meaning than any other two-letter word in the English Language, and that word is,"UP!” My sole purpose here is to entertain you with some of the ...
Views: 1407 - Do You Have a Moment for a New Perspective? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jeffrey SchoenerIt has often been said that life is but a series of individual moments strung together. When one experiences each moment fully with all of our senses, this is commonly known as living in the ‘Now’, or present time. When we look upon them fondly, we call them memories. When we look upon them ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - 4 Worthwhile Services to Get Your Home Care Up to Speed - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanMaintaining a home is work, and sometimes a person just cannot do it alone. Keeping a list of professionals, either individuals or companies, on hand that can assist in keeping a residence clean and in good repair will help homeowners have homes that they can be proud of. With today's busy ...
Views: 1406 - Bea On Bereavement - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Beatrice Toney BaileyThroughout my entire life, I have always enjoyed creative writing and public speaking. As a species, I believe that we write because we have a need to tell our stories and connect with people. During 2005-2006, I began writing my book, “Farewell, My Friend”, which chronicles the illness and ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - False Beliefs - Part 2 - There Must Be Something Wrong With Me! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Rachel GrantJust a quick reminder before we get into it today: TODAY is the last day for Early Bird Registration for POWERHOUSEWOMEN: The World Needs You! I strongly encourage you to participate in this four day teleseminar. On Day 3, I will be working with participants to: • Identify & breakthrough ...
Views: 1406 - Big Bubble Bursting? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Grampa KenSociety Stretched! Are commerce and consumption and the related social stresses reaching a limit? Much of the populace is in worry mode these days about finances and their families, and what lies ahead for our lifestyles and the world in general. These are both confusing and stressful ...
Views: 1405 - Breakthroughs and Setbacks - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Frances LucasWe have all wondered why we can’t just have a normal average life with no issues or concerns. We wonder why things have to happen to us and why we have to struggle so much. We sometimes wish we could have a normal life and not have problems in our relationships or with money or with our health. ...
Views: 1405 - Rediscovering your inner child - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesWhen was the last time you had a really good laugh? You know the kind I’m talking about – those laughing fits you get where you can’t stop laughing even though your stomach hurts and tears are rolling down your face and you can’t even speak. Those are the best laughs, and when you think of a ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - 11 Mental Strength Secrets to Examine and Create Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonOnly two things make up your life, your reality. They are: 1. Your Beliefs 2. Your Actions That’s it. So if you want to change your life, change your thoughts and then your actions. Pretty simple uh? Simple yes…easy, not so much. In this article we’ll look at beliefs, since ...
Views: 1404(3 votes) - Friends Change - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Michelle GottliebRemember you closest friends in high school? The people that you were closest to and knew that you always would be? How many of them are still in your life on a regular basis? Do you ever wonder how it is possible to go from being so close to no friendship at all? We can go through any stage of ...
Views: 1404 - The Book Bag - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There are only so many hours in a day. You work 40-50 hours a week and that leaves very little time for you let alone time for the important conversations that need to be had. In between dropping off the kids at football practice, soccer practice, gymnastics, volleyball, etc, there’s the grocery ...
Views: 1404 - 10 Tips To Enhance Your Lead Generation Call With Telemarketing - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Belinda SummersThinking of conducting a lead generation and appointment setting campaign? Then you should take into consideration having telemarketing as your channel. Sure, it may be true that there are other methods to gain prospects, but there are also other reasons why you should work with ...
Views: 1403 - Finding Simplicity In A Complicated World - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bob LowryNews Flash: We are facing a loss of predictability in a world with constant and accelerating change. I'm being just a bit sarcastic. These changes are not a news flash for any of us. It is a description of what we deal with every day. It would be difficult to live in the 21st century and not ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - From $10 in my pocket to this... - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen Gage“Stop. Let’s go in here,” I turned to Wayne, as we drove down auto row just outside of Sacramento, California. After abruptly leaving a town in Nevada, I was starting my life over. With a little over 100 people in the off-the-beaten path town and having experienced my fair share of trouble, ...
Views: 1403 - Making Moving Less Stressful With an Action Plan - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Theodore HendersonWhether you are moving because you have just purchased a new home or have lost your current one, moving can be among the most stressful things happening in your life. By incorporating these tips into an action plan, you will be able to stay focused, organized and proactive. Before ...
Views: 1403 - Mayday, Martial Law Forecast by Christ, Supported by Pastor's Dream of Obama at 2nd Coming - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Pastor Jack Darnall dreamed of a tall black man with short cropped hair and large ears who was well-liked initially, but became a “terrible dictator” as president when Christ came. (Google Jack Darnall's dream) It seemed so unlikely that he told only a few people of his dream in the ...
Views: 1403 - Helping Pope Francis to Help the Poor - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: With probably trillions in gold, Pope Francis has a good idea about sharing the wealth. Would he be willing to set a good example and say, “Follow me”? If you Google “gold to the Vatican,” the first page of 7,080,000 results has numerous links to $170 million in gold from Nazi ...
Views: 1402 - 15 Reasons Why You Should Study Environmental Science - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghWe live in an age that has a lot environmental challenges threatening the existence of living and non-living things. This Earth in which we breathe, eat and live, is not as healthy as it was in the distant past; so the major reason why you should study environmental science is because it will ...
Views: 1401 - Feeling Generous? 4 Ways To Start Helping The World From Home - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanThese days, it's difficult to turn on the television or browse social media without hearing a story about human suffering. We all wish that we could do more to help our community and our world, but time and money don't always permit us to volunteer in-person. Thankfully, there are ways to ...
Views: 1401 - Physical Activity for Stress Management - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from GARTH DELIKANThese days life is busy: with deadlines and meetings and traffic, it is difficult to find time for your own care. You begin ignoring your body, and slowly signs of stress start showing on your body. It becomes all-important to undo the harm and be prepared to confront the consequences. Doing ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - So, you think you want to communicate with your teenager.... - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Tish TishermanAre you a lucky parent raising a teenager in today’s world? Pretty scary! We all want our kids to like us. We know they love us, but liking us is another thing entirely. We want communication open and flowing – how do we make this happen? Does this sound familiar? You: “How was ...
Views: 1401(5 votes) - What About Human Dignity? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Suzanne HosangIt was supposed to a joyous event. It was April 15th, 2013 in a small and insulated city called Boston where the oldest marathon was being held on a holiday called Patriot’s Day. It’s like a weekend block party where schools are closed and families come to have fun to watch 26,000 runners run ...
Views: 1401 - Another Look At Twin Tower Lights As We Remember 9/11 in May 2011: Freedom Is Not Free! - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Terry WeberThe symbolism of the twin beams of light as they thrust skyward from the site of the now ruined but once majestic twin towers in New York is obvious to all who see them. The first time I saw those twin lights on my television screen, I thought... The symbolism of the twin beams of light as ...
Views: 1400 - Cancer Management at Vedanta Ayurveda - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Dr. Ramniwas PrasherCancer Management at Vedanta Ayurveda Integral care of cancer is possible thru Ayurveda that target the disease process & improve the available natural healing power of the person The incidences of various types of cancers are increasing so much that The Cancer war was declared in 1971 by ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Take Care of Your Animal - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Mike RobbinsThis video blog post (http://mike-robbins.com/take-care-of-your-animal/) is inspired by an interview with Elizabeth Gilbert and my friend Jonathan Fields on his podcast, The Good Life Project. Elizabeth talks about the importance of taking care of her “animal” (aka her physical body) so that ...
Views: 1400 - The Real Reason You Have Fear - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Baeth DavisI've been thinking about this question a lot lately: "What's the REAL reason we have fear?" Why? Because I've been having more fear than usual. Why? I'm doing things that are new in my business and thus, I'm in unfamiliar territory. You've probably heard these explanations for the root of your ...
Views: 1400 - Brutal honesty: the first step to true transformation - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Carter LeeWhen I am in social settings and people learn what I do and about the transformations I have experienced, I’m often asked about what is the first thing others can do to increase their self-esteem, self-confidence and to gain inner-peace. The answer, is simple, I answer: Be brutally honest ...
Views: 1399 - Know more about Rabindra Sangeet or Tagore songs - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Ebba MariaThe water that is stored in the cloud in the form of vapor in the sky manifests itself in the very shower of rains. The juice that is secretly accumulated in a tree is expressed in mingled forms through leaves and flowers. In case of music also, there are manifestation of these forms. One is the ...
Views: 1398 - Life’s been giving us wake up calls - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from ray borjaSo here we are caught up in the midst of an upheaval in our lives. Our marriage is dissolving. Our house is no longer our home. The light of our relationship that once was a beacon in our lives leading us into the safe shores of contentment, has burnt out. And we are left alone, arms crossed ...
Views: 1398(4 votes) - What Possible Difference Can the Way I Park My Car Make to my Personal Safety? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from GARTH DELIKANWhen you park your car always try to reverse park it so that you are always facing forwards and are therefore able to see anyone suspicious coming towards you. If you drive in forwards like most people do you because it’s easier, you immediately make yourself vulnerable by having your back to ...
Views: 1398 - Yes Life Is Too Short! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Niki CleggIs life too short was my original question and fifty years ago I would have said yes but not anymore. Over the years lots has changed like the environment we live in, food, quality of life, and all the new technology. Fifty years ago the average life span was probably sixty to seventy years ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - 24 Hour Emergency Locksmiths for Vehicles - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoMany locksmith companies provide the specially designed automotive locksmith services for the customers. They facilitate people by providing the 24 hour emergency locksmiths in Port Moody who are well equipped with all the qualification and devices necessary for catering any emergency ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Beyond Driving with Dignity; The workbook for the families of older drivers - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Matt GurwellDo you think your older loved-one may be experiencing diminishing driving skills due to the aging process? Are they becoming lost in familiar places, bumping into curbs, mailboxes, or scraping the sides of the garage when they back out? Have they been involved in a minor parking lot ...
Views: 1397 - dancewalker - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from donna marie paquetteDonna Marie Paquette Memory Loss and Remembrance I had traumatic brain injury surgery in 2005. Had real bad migraines in my 20s. In 1999 I fell from a 5-foot ceiling and landed on the back of my head. When I was fixing a curtain, my foot slipped and I ...
Views: 1397 - How To Make An Inspiring Dream Board To Create Magic In Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasDream boards are one of the most powerful and fun success tools you'll ever find. I can't recommend them highly enough to put you in the right frame of mind, to inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals and to activate the Law of Attraction to draw your desires into your life. I use them ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Patterns of Change - by Submitted on May 05, 2014 from Tina TessinaI’ve been dealing with a lot of unwanted changes, and it’s not easy. Losses, disappointments, changes—we all struggle when life doesn’t go our way. Why is it so hard to handle change? Then there are the changes we want to make, fight hard to make—losing weight, giving ...
Views: 1397 - Thanksgiving - A time for gratitude! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Tish TishermanGratitude – this is the common thread that runs through Americans this week. As I was taking my morning walk this morning at 7:30 along the beach, the town was just waking up. The famous Venice boardwalk which is usually populated with strange and wacky people and shops was locked up tight. ...
Views: 1397(4 votes) - 9-11 A September to Remember & Build up A Nation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Stacie CampanelliThe Tribute in Light I join with you in honoring the lives that were taken, the ones that were given in service, and the ones that life breathed the breathe of promise & hope into. Good Morning I stand in awe this morning as I reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Adoption: Getting on the Same Page with Your Partner - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, MSWFor many, the decision to pursue adoption comes after years of struggling with infertility. Letting go of the dream of the biological child and embracing the deepest wish - to become a parent - usually involves some emotional work, your own and between you and your partner. The fact is that ...
Views: 1396 - Change Our Minds - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when we have our minds made up about something. We have decided we are going to do or not do something and we will not change our minds for anything. There are other times when our minds are filled with negativity and doubt. It seems as if we want to have a pity party and want to ...
Views: 1396 - Lots of Choices Don’t Always Make Us Happier - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Sue BeckerWe’ve all heard the phrase “less is more” (in fact I’ve written about this concept previously), but how many of us actually practice that philosophy? It sure seems as though the world (or at least the United States) is going in the opposite direction – we’ve got supersized grocery stores with ...
Views: 1396 - Read my novel in serial form, "Women Outside the Walls" (part 4) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Trisha SugarekChapter 2 Alma and Chelsea Red lipstick half way to her mouth, Alma watched the drama at the front counter. Her daughter, Chelsea, elbowed her. “She’s a virgin, huh Alma?” whispered Chelsea. A teenager, wise beyond her fifteen years, Chelsea was a pretty ...
Views: 1396 - Solar Panels - How Much Energy Will My Home Need? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Paul FletcherIf you are thinking about installing a residential solar energy system in your home, you will need to know how much energy you are currently using. Usually, you can obtain this information from the local power company. By using this information as a baseline, you can design your solar energy ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How do we reorder our brain for positive motivation? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read your article "Motivation And How to Create It (Good Boss/Bad Boss)" and found it very interesting. I understand your point about celebrating and appreciating yourself to motivate your inner potential. However I am confused about how to order my brain for ...
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