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- Cool Blue You: Fearlessly Sharing Your Writing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzLove is hot, and for some writers, showing work to loved ones feels like leaping into flames. You send your writing to countless agents. You post it online for anonymous millions. But when your spouse or partner asks to read it, spontaneous combustion. You don’t include them and they don’t ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Don’t Just Buy Art, Make Your Own With Photos On Canvas - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Albelli AlbumprinterThere’s really no denying the fact that photos on canvas make for spectacular and dramatically effective works of art. In the past, reproducing a photograph above a certain size led to an inevitable decline in the quality of the image, but modern technology has corrected this situation and led ...
Views: 916 - Question: Why Trade Options? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Cafer matriezAnswer: For Leverage & Increased ROI (Return on Investment) If you buy 1000 shares of xyz stock trading at $20.00, it would cost you $20,000 ($20 x 1000 shares). If you trade a January option on 1000 shares of xyz stock and the option is trading at $1.50, it would cost you ($1.50 x 10 ...
Views: 916 - The Five Elementss of Creation - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Paul KeetchIf you're anything like me, the creative process can be at times the most gratifying experience imaginable. Everything comes together in a flurry of creative activity, you enter a "Flow" state where time seems to stand still and nothing else but what you're working on exists in that moment of ...
Views: 916 - The Folly of Problem Solving - by Hello, my name is Tom. In this short article I want to convince you that a strategy for getting nice surprises is more realistic than a strategy leading to a predictable outcome.
We are already familiar with strategies of predictability and have called them science, technology and logic. These ...
Views: 912 - Make The Most Of Your Talent And Build A Career - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalHope you have been practicing singing in the past week and are now prepared to take on the nuances of getting on with the real thing- the actual recording. Moving on from where we left off the last time around – here are the rest of the gadgets you will need to set up your very own recording ...
Views: 911 - Co-Creation - by It occurred to me as I was driving up the highway to buy berries at a local farm that all creation is co-creation. I’d been musing about the difference between times of ease and forward momentum and times of struggle. At the risk of oversimplifying things (and keeping this week’s quotes firmly ...
Views: 911 - If You Don't Know What Creative Emulation Is, How Are You Solving Your Challenges? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Jean-Paul CortesCan you imagine having a multi-talented team of experts at your call, working on solving your biggest problems? Depending on what you are doing, you can have exactly just that, well not exactly…It might just be better. You probably heard that “Success Leaves Clues?” Have you ...
Views: 908 - Your Creativity Quotient - How To Boost It - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Steve GillmanWe don't have a precisely-numbered measure of your "creativity quotient," yet, like we have for your intelligence quotient, or "IQ." But tests which do try to measure your creative ability generally look at three criteria. These are the quantity of your ideas, their originality, and the possible ...
Views: 908 - What do Handmade Soap, Recycled Tires, and Yoga have in Common with Coca Cola and Walmart? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA shift is now taking place in the way we live that is affecting us all. It asks us to reconsider what our priorities are, who we want to share our life with, what we can do without, and what is really important and meaningful to us. As a result of our current recession, we are all going through ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - How to Buy Pashmina Scarves and Shawls? - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from sachin mehtaPashmina has been derived from a Parsi word, pashm. The meaning of pashm can be literally translated as something soft to touch. The name was give to this material by the Iranian people. The thread of pashmina is extremely thin and fine in diameter. Pashmina is known worldwide as the most ...
Views: 906 - Liberate Your Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Jon LovgrenChapter 13 – What Is Blocking You? from "The Magic Words, by Jon Lovgren What Is Blocking You? Creativity Liberate Your Creativity “Make an empty space in any corner of your mind, and creativity will instantly fill it.“ ~~~Dee Hock What does it mean to be creative? Is it true that ...
Views: 906 - How to Create an Effective Problem! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from puneet bhatnagarThere are already so many problems in the world. Why create another problem? Why not put our energies in finding out solutions you would ask me? And my answer would be: An answer can be only as good as your question. If you describe your problem well and keep it focused, it can ...
Views: 905(1 vote) - Teaching Children to Sew: Your Sewing Space - by Submitted on May 19, 2007 from Kristi BorchardtWHERE? Although we would all love to have our own sewing /craft room, most of us have to find a small corner in the house where we can sew. Through experience I have learned, that if you want to learn something, or more importantly you want your kids to learn something, the source needs to be ...
Views: 902 - TOP 10 FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD SITES THAT ARE LEGAL – 2020 - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Karthik GFREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD SITES THAT ARE LEGAL – 2020 Free Songs for your NIRVANA! By KARTHIK - December 22, 2019 Here is the list of top 10 mp3 download sites where you can find online free music, new movie song downloads. These sites are handpicked from hundreds of sites as they are safe, ...
Views: 899 - Go Fly a Kite - by Done anything fun, lately? The past few days I’ve been walking around in a stressed daze: busy, busy, busy. Sound familiar? I’d been struggling a little with a segment of a personal coach training I’m developing. As I was throwing ideas back and forth, I heard my daughter’s laugh outside. It was ...
Views: 887 - Teaching Creativity And Making The Impossible Possible - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraCreativity makes the impossible a possibility, it has been said. It's no exaggeration to say that nothing is impossible. Why did God create that if it's useless to human beings. Why was it invented then? Everything has a purpose in our lives. We, people, should know how to use all things and ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Just Making Phone Calls? Wait Till You See What Is On Offer - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalAsk your Grandfather how his life was when he was young. The answer would surely be – “Tough as nails”. And he is bound to give you an insight into how lucky you are to be born in a world very different from the one he grew up in. Each and everything is available at the click ...
Views: 884 - The Muses Will Keep Blessing - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust yesterday, The New York Times published an article on how the recession has affected artists. Aptly titled "Tight Times Loosen Artists' Creativity," the article gathers a spectrum of reactions to the current economic crisis from artists who were already struggling and poor to begin with. ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - You're Stuck, and It's Your Fault - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Dawn ShulerThere are many reasons we procrastinate or simply don't do something we say we want to do. Something that will forward our goals. Something that moves us toward our dreams. Something that is EXACTLY what we want to do. But we don't do it. Why? It's being stuck, and it's not just a lack ...
Views: 884 - Unleash Your Creativity with Random Word Stimulation - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Milo BonoRandom Word Stimulation is a powerful technique that provides a practical method of accessing your subconscious mind to better utilize the wealth of information within. Regular practice strengthens connection to the subconscious mind, which in turn endows the practitioner with greatly enhanced ...
Views: 882 - Small Details, Big Miracles - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2020 from Veronica VargasLook at anything long enough, and you will see the magic that’s in it — in everything, really! Discovery will increase your enthusiasm for life. Observation will give you innovative ideas. Awareness will give perspective on your daily issues and fill your life with wonder. Take a moment, ...
Views: 877 - 10 Ways To Create Simple Pleasures - by Would you like more pleasure in your life? It's easy; make minor adjustments to what you currently do. The following are 10 ways to do just that.
1. If a child offers you a gift, no matter what it is, gladly accept it.
2. Pay the bridge toll for the car behind you.
3. Go to the park or ...
Views: 872 - Real Genius - IQ Or Creativity? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Steve GillmanWhat is real genius, and how do we cultivate it in ourselves? A common dictionary definition is, "Extraordinary intellectual power especially as manifested in creative activity." Some definitions refer to a high IQ as well, but that doesn't seem to be an important component. Both intellectual ...
Views: 871 - Create In The World - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierCreate in the world knowing that you are a Divine being of love and light. Our birthright is to manifest our spirit nature through our words, deeds, experiences and our work in the world through service to humanity. In order to create in the world we need to surrender to God so that our ego ...
Views: 870 - Why everyone has to hire a pest control company - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Imran Javed Awan
Views: 870 - Best of America: Top Art Events That You Should Attend in 2021 - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2021 from Eric DesuzaPablo Picasso, a late Spanish painter, once said, “Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life.” The saying holds utterly true in real life as the beauty of colors and uniqueness in creativity often tug at the heartstrings of folks. Now that the summer is around the corner, ...
Views: 869 - Why Would A Craftsman Use A CNC Router? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2020 from Imtiaz AhmedWhat Is A CNC Router? A CNC router stands for Computer Numerical Control router. It is a device that is controlled by computer for the purpose of cutting various hard materials like wood, aluminum, plastic, foam, glass etc. A CNC router is also capable of getting mortises and tenons. A CNC ...
Views: 866 - Music in Sound Design - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Matias PuumalaMusic in Sound Design With music, there are multiple ways to express different things in field of sound design. For example, certain tunes and instruments can take the listener to different geographical locations. Constant drum beat and tribe singers will take you to Africa, majestic horns ...
Views: 860 - In Other Words? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Steve GillmanPeople use the expression "in other words" because sometimes other words are necessary to better understand something. You probably use it yourself, but how often do you actually think about the words you are using, and the effect they may have? How often do you change the words you use in order ...
Views: 859 - ‘Aladdin’ Heads for Magical $100 Million opening in North the united states - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Angelica WilsonDisney’s live-action “Aladdin” is heading for at least $100 million in North America during the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, early estimates showed Friday. “Aladdin” will likely finish Friday with around $30 million, including $7 million in Thursday night previews. Sony’s launch of ...
Views: 859 - Provide A Safe Harbor For Creative Ideas - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIdeas are the initial and starting points of creativity. In the absence of a primary spark of an idea, then there can be no creativity. Therefore, ideas are truly indispensable to us as creative individuals. There is a common fallacy or misunderstanding about not having sufficient insights or ...
Views: 857 - Dịch vụ Luật sư tư vấn ly hôn nhanh - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from pray net pkKhi mối quan hệ vợ chồng đã dẫn đến mâu thuẫn không thể hòa giải thì ly hôn là điều tất yếu xảy ra. Tuy nhiên, quan hệ hôn nhân được cởi bỏ theo đúng quy định pháp luật không hề dễ dàng chút nào, nhất là khi nảy sinh tranh chấp quyền nuôi dưỡng con cái hoặc quyền sở hữu, quyền sử dụng tài sản. ...
Views: 857 - All You Need Is a Little Nothing - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Dawn ShulerA few weeks ago, when I was feeling quite overwhelmed, I took a break and sat in my living room and looked out the big picture window with its view of the valleys and mountains. I had been DOing so much that I felt I was losing a bit of the soul and the why of that doing. So I sat in my ...
Views: 855 - Good Metaphors - What They Do For Us - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Steve GillmanGood metaphors, apart from just sounding nice to the ears, do at least two other things. First, they make it easier to think about something. For example, if you were to try to explain to a first-time computer user that bits of electricity create binary code which then... well, I can't explain ...
Views: 847 - Divine Creating - Free College Education - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierDivine Creating - Free College Education is the second in a series of stories that demonstrate how the universe creates through us. We are always manifesting through our thoughts, so let’s remember to create more consciously with intention. In Divine creating we focus our thoughts and ...
Views: 843 - Creative Notions - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Nick TanPeople seem to have the misconception that only a select few are able to unleash a steady flow of creative genius. That is not true at all. The fact is, creativity is very much like a muscle that needs to be exercised in order to consistently give out great results. If you don't practice ...
Views: 838 - Pump Up Your Life with Scrapbook Pages of Certainty - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Fion LimIf you can voice enthusiastically that scrapbooking is your passion, could you say the same thing about how you feel towards yourself? Yes, can you tell others without turning all red in the face that you are passionate about yourself and about who you are? Are you thinking what a weird remark ...
Views: 836 - Yogastha Kuru Karmani | Yogasth Bhav - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshAbraham Lincoln was a regular citizen, born in poor conditions in Indiana, self-educated himself to become a lawyer who cared for the people. At an age in which people lose their youth, power, and sense of purpose—he became the President of the United States of America who preserved the Union, ...
Views: 833 - Colleges For Studying Interior Designing - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2020 from Lara BoltCreative vocations have become extremely common. Young folks prefer to make money perhaps not making use of their strength and capabilities that are physical, perhaps not despite having their thoughts, but creativeness. Young men and women are very complex and before entering senior school ...
Views: 832 - How Black magic process works for problem solving? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2020 from Sri TulasiWhat are the mediums/tools used in Black-Magic? The most important factor in black magic is the medium. Anything which is related to that person is needed to perform black magic. Some important things which are necessary those are listed below. Photo of the intended person Hair of the ...
Views: 832 - Creative Problem Solving With Inflection - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Steve GillmanWould you like to have more creative problem solving ability? How would you like to be the one who always has a creative solution? There are dozens of techniques that can help, starting with this simple one based on word inflection. It will work in all areas, from business to science to everyday ...
Views: 827 - Eidetic Memory, Reading, Dyslexia, and Mental Photography - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2021 from Shannon PanzoDiscussion with a traditional educator, certified in Elementary Education about the eidetic memory, reading, dyslexia, and Mental Photography. The eidetic memory starts at the time of birth. You already have it. It’s already in place – it’s automatic. You’re going to be using the eidetic ...
Views: 821 - Make Your Imagination Work to Your Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think and Grow Rich, it explains that there are two proficiencies of imagination namely, creative imagination and synthetic imagination. Also, as outlined by Denis Waitley in his Seeds of Greatness, it becomes significant and essential to learn precisely how every ...
Views: 817 - The Hour Of Power - by Archimedes said that if you gave him a lever big enough, he could move the world. The same principle of leverage applies in your life. In this case, we are talking about the use of a small amount of time each day to revolutionize the results you get from the rest of your day and your life.
If ...
Views: 812 - Gratitude and Your Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Leslie GebhartGratitude is one of the most under-rated aids to creativity and removing blocks. When supporting clients during the coaching process or using The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, a book I love to recommend and facilitate reading together, I’ve learned that there are scores of ideas to consider ...
Views: 810 - Art - Just Busting Out All Over - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor the past few weeks I’ve found myself going to art events; openings, open studio events, and so on, with more on the calendar. Most recently I’ve been to SoWa (South of Washington, here in Boston) to see the wonderful studios in the converted red-brick factory buildings there which a couple ...
Views: 808(1 vote) - Three Most Common Dangers of Improperly Installed Metal Roofs - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2020 from Bryan OrionMetal roofs are one of the strongest roofing materials out there. They are durable, energy-efficient and long-lasting, but all of this won't matter if they are installed improperly. Installing metal roofs is a tricky business and should always be done by a professional to ensure one ...
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