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- Stock Quotes: Understanding the Basic Terms - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTo join a club, one thing you’ve got to have is parallel interests. It’s important that you also share the same goals, and above all, speak the language they speak. Not speaking their lingo can make you feel let out, which is no different from being left out, which would have corresponding ...
Views: 947 - Stop Procrastination - Now! - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe decision of quitting procrastination rests entirely on the individuals. Once the decision is set, the carrying out of plans for reaching success is necessary and vital. Reasons for procrastinating. By knowing and identifying the reasons behind those procrastinations, a suitable plan could be ...
Views: 882 - Stop Puppy Biting - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraPuppies are oftentimes too cute that we sometimes tend to just spoil them instead of training them. It's always best to train puppies while they are still young. Otherwise, you might encounter more serious behavioral problems when they age. One of the most common problems among puppies is puppy ...
Views: 1082 - Stop Snoring, Sleep Soundly and Silently - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSnoring obviously is not so much a discomforting condition on the part of the snorer, but it can be embarrassing and bothersome to those within the immediate surrounding when sleeping. Several factors can be attributed to snoring including sleep disorders, stress and a blockage in the airway. ...
Views: 1742 - Stop Worrying And Start Living - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra"Don't worry, be happy", so goes a popular song from way way back. Indeed, why worry? I've read somewhere that worry is like a rocking chair--you never really get anything from it, yet you still keep on doing it. Usually, worrying stems from living in the past, preventing future regrets or ...
Views: 679 - Strategies in Adwords Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWith Adwords marketing you can either generate huge amount of profit or you may be led to bankruptcy. It can be a tricky tool if you do not know how to correctly set up Adwords campaign. There are many advertisers who have lost big part of their savings in Adwords because they did not know how ...
Views: 466 - Strategies to Building Internet Traffic - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFor many online marketers, building internet traffic is the key to a successful online business. For one, a site that has impressive traffic is able to make better sales conversion and/or income from advertisements. There are several ways to increase internet traffic which can also be applicable ...
Views: 527 - Strategizing Your Internet Banner Advertising - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraInternet banner advertising is perhaps one of the firsts in online advertising. It perhaps belongs to the more traditional methods of online advertisements. The concept of banner advertisements actually came from the banners we see on newspapers. They are ads places in certain strategic areas ...
Views: 654 - Stress Is Killing Me! - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo you think stress can kill us? Well, according to a research, the answer is a big YES. Unfortunately, it's a part of our lives and something that can't be avoided. In this article, we're going to cover some causes of it, how you will know if you're under it and and how could you manage ...
Views: 858 - Stress Management Skills to Make You Healthier - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you respond positively and creatively to stressful situations and to hassles itself, it is an understanding that you possess the attitudes and knowledge to manage pressure effectively. These are called stress management skills and this may extend from improved interpersonal skills, anger ...
Views: 534 - Structured Settlement Annuity: Top 3 Grounds for Eligibility - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraGetting in an accident is something that’s bound to happen at least once or several times in your lifetime. This involves two parties, namely the victim of the mishap, and the “evil-doer”, or the chap that wronged you. There’s a passage in the bible (forgot which one) containing a saying as to ...
Views: 574 - Success In Innovative Leadership: Modelling Strategic Excellence - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSoren Kierkegaard once said that prayer does not change God but it changes him who prays. As Kierkegaard points this out, the innovation strategy is not what changes, it is we who activate and spread out the strategy to enlighten, encourage, engage, energize, empower and extend all our efforts ...
Views: 1268 - Success Secrets: They Don't Exist - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is a secret--do you have a secret? The dictionary defines secret as anything kept from public information and knowledge; anything mysterious that is beyond general understanding or knowledge. So often people ask, “What are your success secrets?” to accomplished people who have ...
Views: 495 - Success Secrets: They Don't Exist= - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is a secret--do you have a secret? The dictionary defines secret as anything kept from public information and knowledge; anything mysterious that is beyond general understanding or knowledge. So often people ask, “What are your success secrets?” to accomplished people who have ...
Views: 419 - Successful Marriage Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDivorce rates are at an all-time high, and a successful marriage seems hard to come by high these days. Rare is the occasion when we stumble upon a couple who has been married for more than 30 years, and when we do, some people think of it as “weird”. As soon as a couple announces the ...
Views: 1078 - Supporting a Friend Who is Grieving an Infant Death - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA miscarriage or a death of an infant is very sad. And though receiving condolences and support is so significant to the grieving process, most of the time it is difficult to know what not to say at all. Oftentimes, these worries keep people from supporting friends and reaching out to our loved ...
Views: 2326 - Surviving A Break Up - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou’ll find that the hardest part about surviving break up is getting over this painful predicament to accept that there is someone else out there for you. As you ponder the thought “what if there’s no one?!” Then panic creeps up on you which make one think that surviving break up would be ...
Views: 1122 - Sweep A Woman Off Her Feet Without Breaking a Sweat - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat makes women go gaga over a guy? This is one question that guys often ponder upon. Although there’s always this smoother-than-smooth guy who constantly knows every right move for keeping that hottie wrapped around his suave, clever fingers, let’s face it—a lot of guys are still clueless on ...
Views: 4780 - Take Extra Precautions and Stop Spam - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraVictims of spam mails would often ask where spam mails come from. All they know is that they have never given out their email address to other web sites or individuals online. How come they still suffer from receiving tons of unsolicited emails from people or companies they don’t know? With the ...
Views: 506 - Take Your Tax Problems to a Tax Relief Attorney - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the cartoon shows, helpless citizens always find themselves saved by a super hero flying to their rescue in the nick of time. Superman, Spiderman, Batman and a bunch of other men are well known for doing such a task. In the fictional world, those are the guys you’d go to in times of trouble, ...
Views: 675 - Taking a Closer Look at Teenage Depression - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt may be difficult to distinguish teenage depression symptoms from the erratic behavior that goes with the tumultuous period called adolescence. As teenagers generally present a complex and baffling picture, it may be hard to ascertain whether your teenager is behaving in a normally strange way ...
Views: 839 - Taming The Blue Pitbull - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the most stereotyped breeds up to date. When people hear the words “dog” and “attack”, they usually think of none other than the pitbull - a dog with a very bad reputation. This bad boy is short in height, but makes up for it with its very muscular build. It has a huge mouth with jagged ...
Views: 1493 - Tax Evasion: This is What You Get for Doing It - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPaying taxes can be hard, but not paying them at all or doing something that could be classified as an act of tax evasion can make things worse, if you’re caught that is. I’m not saying that you should use “methods” that can keep you from making the payments; I’m warning you or telling you that ...
Views: 780 - Tax Liens: They Aren’t Always Bad - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe word “tax” has managed to earn itself a very bad reputation. Ask people what they think of it, and approximately 8 out of 10 will give you negative feedback, and then enumerate reasons as to why they shouldn’t be paying such amounts in the first place. Despite the image it made for itself, ...
Views: 540 - Tax Relief: Come and Get Some - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraEverything today is getting more and more expensive – I don't see that trend changing anytime soon. It's hard enough that we get on by putting up with the ridiculous prices stamped on the backs of household goods, now we have to put up with the ever rising taxes. Everyone I know and ...
Views: 493 - Teach Your Children About The Facts Of Death And Dying - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the best things you could do to prepare your children for the prospect of death is to discuss about it with them ahead of time. It is important that you teach your kids that dying is merely an aspect of one’s life and at one point or another you and your children would be faced with ...
Views: 1041 - Teaching Effectively Using the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTeaching and the Internet can make a great combination. But first you have to understand that the Internet is not a substitute for good and effective teaching. And using it improperly could cause problems. The Internet is an information and resource tool and teachers and instructors should ...
Views: 890 - Teaching Your Dog Obedience - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps obedience is the most important thing that any pet should render to its master. Dog obedience is a great thing to have. Having a defiant dog can create a lot of stress and problems for the owner. Its vital that you have control over your pet. Ruling it with an iron fist is out of the ...
Views: 677 - Techniques in Link Building - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEvery web site seeks to achieve popularity in order to gain more profits. Site popularity may bring in profits in so many ways. The site may earn from its advertisers or from sales. Since there are perhaps thousands of web sites in each industry in the market, it is not too easy to get your site ...
Views: 514 - The 10 Universal Laws To Getting Organized - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Menno Spijkstra1.) The First Step of the Law--an effective 1st step to get organized is to 3-pile everything. The first pile is for those unnecessary old things to discard and dismiss, the second pile is for those things that should be taken care of now; hence they need quick action. And the third pile is for ...
Views: 982 - The 18 Characteristics of Happy People - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn order to be happy, we should make happiness our ultimate goal. If attitude is truly everything, then being happy is definitely a choice. Although most people would argue against that, I could still declare that being glad and staying glad is my choice. If the truth be told, “If it was that ...
Views: 671 - The 9 Mistakes Applicants Must Avoid When Contacting An Employer - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are several resources and tools on hand to guide and coach job seekers through the steps or process of a career transition. Most people benefit by learning what to avoid. At the same time, these tools and resources are equally very useful and suggest what you should do. If you found ...
Views: 750 - The Abc’s Of Marriage: Not A Child’s Play - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou’re in this for the long haul-MARRIAGE. Some people are afraid of it, some can’t wait for it. Others never even consider it. Marriage is one of the greatest decisions we make in our lifetime. A decision which means we are ready to face and tackle situations bigger than ourselves. Being ...
Views: 808 - The Advantages of Day Trading - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPutting our financial matters into the hands of someone else can cause us to worry. Once we’ve made our decision to entrust a particular individual or company with our financial well-being, thoughts like “I hope I made the right decision” or “can I really trust this wing ...
Views: 598 - The Advantages Of Having A Technical Support Specialist - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIf you are trying to set up a computer in the office or at home and think you need some assistance in internet, network set up, personal computer trouble shooting and more, you could use Internet Service Providers (ISP) and some similar retailers, or you could use some companies committed to ...
Views: 1034 - The Art Of Loving Unconditionally - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFor most of us, unconditional love is a difficult—if not impossible—concept to grasp. In an egocentric world bogged down with terms and conditions, the idea of loving someone unconditionally is akin to inviting a thief to one’s house and giving him a set of keys—pure trouble. Stipulations govern ...
Views: 2004 - The Bare Essentials of Alternative Health - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraAlternative health has gained an expansive number of followers as this practice mainly involves the motivation of an individual’s own capability to make themselves feel better and to be well or to prevent themselves from becoming ill in the first place. A large percentage of alternative ...
Views: 580 - The Basics Of Structured Settlements - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThis is not to be taken literally, because most people hearing the term “structured settlements” would often think of infrastructure pertaining to houses. This is a finance site, and we're not here to talk about home improvement. For those out there that don't know what it means, ...
Views: 671 - The Basics of Transcendental Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraTranscendental meditaion is a meditation technique that is effective and easy to learn. If you seek refuge from the hustle and bustle of eternally ringing mobile phones, endless traffic jams and disgruntling screaming kids, transcendental meditation could well be that refuge you are looking for. ...
Views: 1492 - The Benefits of a Dog Bed - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSleep is something that everybody needs, even dogs. What kind dog wouldn't want to sleep? One that's suffering from a disease similar to that experienced by an insomniac maybe. Anyways, what I'm trying to stress out here is the importance of getting a good night's sleep, and how it may benefit ...
Views: 713 - The Benefits of a Self-directed IRA - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are people that prefer taking charge or having complete control over matters, especially if they’re directly affective by the outcome of such events. This type of person doesn’t like putting the situation into the hands of others – they feel that they can do a better job at handling the ...
Views: 746 - The Benefits Of Empowering Others - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraNumerous leaders and managers know that there are great beenfits and advantages to be gained from empowering other people. As a manager or leader, you could choose to either utilize your power and authority to empower others or disempower other individuals. Now, which would you think will bring ...
Views: 5603 - The Best Feng Shui Positions For Your Bedroom - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraAt times while it is quite difficult to understand, we call or refer to the best feng shui position in the bedroom as the command position. This command position imposes the best feng shui position and it just doesn’t involve the bedroom, but it also comprises or includes business like your ...
Views: 1190 - The Better Alternative: Homemade Dog Food - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTired of shelling out loads of money just to buy dog food from commercial manufacturers surrounded by bad issues? Not sure if your pet is getting the nutrients that it'll need to get through the day? Then why not consider making your own for your pet? Homemade dog food is becoming more and more ...
Views: 3151 - The Boxer's Flaw: Hip Dysplasia - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThis dog is beautiful, strong, and well-built. It's energetic and playful too, making it great for outdoor people. Social and obedient by nature, some people get this breed as a house pet. This is what makes it the Boxer breed a popular choice amongst dog-owners around the globe. Despite of his ...
Views: 1424 - The Burden of Owning an Alaskan Husky - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Alaskan Husky can't just be owned by anybody. Training this breed is totally different from the normal methods of training used for most dogs. It is not like other pooches, where they instantly bond with their owners and require lots of attention. This pet has been endowed with physical ...
Views: 4885 - The Challenge Of Raising Golden Retrievers - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThere are several reasons why dog lovers would prefer golden retrievers over any other dog breed. For one, golden retrievers are reliable hunting partners. They are also a competitive show dog and a charming home pet. For those who intend to breed golden retrievers as a source of additional ...
Views: 2423 - The Challenges in Dog Breeding - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDog breeding business is perhaps one of the more popular businesses worldwide. With man’s fascination towards canines, dog breeders have seen the potential of making profit through dog breeding. Indeed, dogs are the most favorite of most people as they can be great companions or guards. ...
Views: 1302 - The Current Craze To Hit Us--- Blogging - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s the newest craze or very much “in” thing to hit us right now. Blogging is intrinsically something which several of the oldies or the old fashioned take for granted, but for the young and emerging beginners, it could seem such an overwhelming web of issues and vague questions that has to be ...
Views: 505 - The Dangers of an Ear Infection - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many things that we have to do for our pets which they can't do for itself. If only it were able to give itself baths and brush its own teeth, we'd let it do so. But it can't, because they only got 2 pairs of legs which are only good for running around and making a mess out of things. ...
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