Articles Archive for October 2007
Family, Personal Development, Psychology »
Water (H2O) is made up of the basic elements of Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O). Each element contributes its own particular characteristics and together, form an integral part of life.
A positive attitude of achievement is also made up of very specific elements. Following are Six Characteristics of a Positive Mental Attitude. They are presented in sequence but it is the simultaneous interaction of them all working together that creates the synergy for a winning attitude and success in just about any endeavor.
Read over this list. Then, follow the exercise …
Family, Life »
These days there is a trade fair for pretty much everything. And if you can have one for weddings, you can have one for divorces as well.That is the message from the organisers of the world’s first divorce fair, which is taking place in Vienna this weekend, aimed at helping couples make the break as painlessly as possible.
“If people untie the knot in good faith, it can turn out that the day you divorce is the best day of your life,” said the organiser, Anton Barz, who also arranges wedding …
Communication, Family, Life »
Here’s a common dilema: You receive a letter enclosed with a copy of your
ad that specifically states “…for more information, send $1.” However,
they DON’T enclose the $1.
One respondent was brave enough to include a cover letter that stated he was enclosing $1 for more information, but conveniently “forgot” to put it in the envelope. Is this really an unintentional mistake? Did the person really forget to send the money? Probably not. Why do I make that assumption?
Because the frequency of them are …
Family, Life, Panorama »
This year, more than 16 million Americans will buy a used car. If that’s what you are planning, this guide may help you.
It explains your protections under the FTC’s Used Car Rule and offers some shopping suggestions, even if you are not buying from a usedcar dealer.
Before you begin looking at used cars, think about what car models and options you want and how much you are able or willing to spend. You can learn about car models, options, and prices by reading newspaper ads, both display and classified.
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Health, Nutrition-Foods »
Health consequences
- Watched “Supersize me” . After watching this movie, and I never stepped foot into a McDonalds again. I seriously can not buy water there. I should say that a few weeks ago, we did stop in one for a bathroom break on our vacation. I ended up gagging, my wife ended up craving a burger, to which he was disturbed by. We left quickly.
- Another reason why it’s so easy to gain weight is thanks to the modern lifestyle. Now everyone is rushed off their feet and …
Personal Development »
•Accept people for what and who they are.
•Show people appreciation for the things they do.
•Praise people to develop new habits in them.
•Compliment a person or something they own.
•Build a support network, you might need it later!
In this article I am going to talk about how you can become a person other people like and want to be around.
Accept them for who they are
From childhood we are all very aware when we are accepted or rejected by another person. When interacting with …
Life, Personal Development »
•To be successful at something you need to be really good at it.
•It is important to do something you enjoy doing.
•Commit to being the best in your chosen field.
•Read about your subject for at least 1 hour every day.
How To Find Out What To Do In Life (And Be Successful At It)
You may already be familiar with the 80/20 rule, but in case your not, it states that 80% of your results come from 20% of your activities.
In sales …
Personal Development »
“A meeting,” said one pundit, “is an event at which the minutes are kept and the hours are lost.”
The average executive spends half of his or her week in meetings. Of this, about six hours’ worth, according to several stud- ies, is rated as totally unnecessary. Yet, in many businesses, meetings have become a ritual and committees are a duty, so that it’s nearly impossible to say no to them.
Your job: to ensure that the meetings you attend result in a sleek, productive use of everyone’s time. If you run …
Health »
Research into the link between regular handset use and disease reveals the risks rise significantly after 10 years, despite official assurances that they are safe.
Using a mobile phone for more than 10 years increases the risk of getting brain cancer, according to the most comprehensive study of the risks yet published.
The study – which contradicts official pronouncements that there is no danger of getting the disease – found that people who have had the phones for a decade or more are twice as likely to get a malignant tumour on …
Humor, Life »
Here’s a list of some of the most popular superstitions in alphabetical order:
Acorn
An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
An acorn at the window will keep lightning out.
Albatross
An albatross flying round a ship in mid-ocean was an omen of wind and bad weather to come. It was very unlucky to kill it because it was thought to embody the restless soul of some dead mariner.
Amber
Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
Apples
Think of five or six …






