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Meditation as a Life process

Meditation is not solely a formalized practice. There are many ways to meditate besides sitting cross legged on a zafu (cushion) on the ground. It is wonderful to have the discipline to “sit” daily...and God is available to us 24 hours a day no matter what we are doing. You can take God everywhere you go. You can dedicate all actions to God - Goddess. This is the highest form of worship. As y. . .

SENILITY

Senility is an altered state of consciousness that feels like total misery. In senility a person feels helpless, hopeless, devastated. It is a condition where all past trauma (intra-uterine, infancy, childhood, from the whole of our life, lives) comes up to the surface of our being simultaneously. It is a time of extreme depression, heaviness, and darkness. All of our unaddressed issues, ta. . .

This Could Be Better Than A Flu Shot!

Do you get flu shots? Have they helped you? The last one I got was in 1970, while in the Army. I had no choice. It made me pretty sick. My wife's grandmother did worse than that. She died as a result of one back in the early 1960's. So, as a little girl, my wife lost her grandma, who was otherwise healthy, to a flu shot. It's known that people can die from immunizations... including flu shots. . . .

Would You Like To Get Into The *Zone*?

Do you know what *The Zone* is? The Zone is a place where you are in control, you are on top of the situation, you are succeeding effortlessly. Can you remember a specific time and place like that: at work, in sports, at home, or whenever? Remember it fully. Step into that experience, and as you do, take your time to appreciate the state you are now in -- seeing and hearing the experience ag. . .

War . . . Do You Want To Talk About It?

========================================= Do your part to make America a strong nation. Send this to everyone you know! ========================================= War . . . Do You Want To Talk About It? By Jan Tincher ********************************************** We are the backbone of America. Why fill our hearts with fear? ********************************************** What do you say w. . .

Turn Your Problems Into Projects

by Jan Tincher Do you have a problem? Here is a simple way to turn it around. Listen up, OK? Take your problem and write it out. Now, as you're writing it out, there will be a few sentences. Take the sentences and number them, and leave a space behind each of them. Now, what do you have? You have a project! How do you feel when you say you have a project? Not nearly as bad as you do when you sa. . .

Are You Vulnerable?

~ By Jan Tincher Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reserved http://www.tameyourbrain.com ~~~~~~~~~~~ Have you ever been to a party and someone came up to you and said, "My, you look fat." Or "My, you look skinny." Or "My, you look stupid." You get the idea. If you are already having problems . . .

The 5 stages of life transformation

The 5 Stages of Life Transformation By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author September 11, 2001 was the world’s wake up call. After the chaos and confusion, we awoke to the realization that life is a precious gift and that it is our responsibility as a citizen and human being to lead and live our best life. For most of us, that meant looking at our current state of . . .

EMOTIONAL ENERGY POLLUTION

We are marvelous, sentient beings; which means we are feeling beings. Whenever we come together one on one or in group, our energy bodies come together. The energy body is also called the etheric-spiritual body or aura. Our natural inclination is to connect and exchange energy - - no matter the subject matter or quality of the exchange. When we leave each other’s presence, we also leave some of. . .

21ST Century Strategic Program Marketing

How to position yourself to profit from the mindset of today’s decision-makers © Burt Dubin The people who run corporations—both the huge monoliths that have been furiously downsizing and merging, and the start-ups that have created millions of jobs since the start of this new century—are now recognizing that human capital is their most valuable asset. Today more cash is being invested in ed. . .

Aging and Friendship - Can They Go Together?

When I was twenty-two, I was befriended by a woman named Doris who was thirty years older than I was. Although Doris was then a fifty-two year old woman, she did not feel it was inappropriate to befriend me. She did not operate with the social belief that she should choose her friends only from people her own age. We became very close friends and remained so until her death at the age of ei. . .

Funny you should say that...

Here is a typical article that has appeared in FYSST: --------------------- BAD NEIGHBORHOOD From Dan Russell: I was watching the History Channel last night and heard an interesting word origin: The wrong side of the tracks referred to the side of the tracks that, due to the wind, usually received most of the locomotive's black, sooty smoke. And so you've come to us for the final word on this . . .

Riverwalk, Live from the Landing

CLASSIC JAZZ FOR THE 21ST CENTURY "Cullum’s cornet and his band are brilliant—arrangements, spirit, class. Fine jazz with a savvy touch!" says jazz critic Phil Elwood of the San Francisco Examiner. The Jim Cullum Jazz Band and their guests embrace Jazz with passion and stunning expertise each week on Riverwalk, Live From The Landing. Riverwalk celebrates the lives and music of America’s top ja. . .

Marketing Tutorial - Internet Marketing For Beginners #8

Author: Darryl Boren In previous articles we discussed the importance of developing a good business model as well as a good business website. But what constitutes a good website? Some of the factors we have already covered are things such as having a website that is composed of FAST loading pages, and the need for advanced visitor-tracking abilities. We also briefly mentioned the ABSOLU. . .

Are You Depressed?

~ By Jan Tincher Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reserved http://www.tameyourbrain.com ~~~~~~~~~~ Do you get depressed easily? If you do, why don't you ask yourself, not *why* are you depressed, but *how* are you depressed. Now, don't look at me like I'm crazy. I just happen to think it's . . .

A Miracle Journal

A Miracle Journal ~ By Jan Tincher Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reserved http://www.angelsarewithus.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Would you like help from your Angels? Why not make a *Miracle Journal.* In that *Miracle Journal,* make a list of everything you want help with. At the beginning of the week, write what you . . .

The Angel *Detox* Center

The Angel *Detox* Center By Jan Tincher Welcome to the Angel *Detox* center. The Angels are inside. It's not time to be with them yet, so why don't you sit down and relax? As you are relaxing, think about everything you are thankful for. Feel the glow of the Angel's love. Now, think about something else. Think about what you are addicted to. Did you know that we are all *addicted* t. . .

Curing Computer Phobia: 10 Easy Steps

Curing Computer Phobia: 10 Easy Steps There are many people, especially older adults who fear computers. There are people who exhibit signs of anxiety, intimidation, or general discomfort. As my dad says, “I do not understand those damn things”. My dad does not even use an ATM machine. There are two major phases to overcoming computer phobia. • The first is the fear of the computer itself.. . .

The Path of Illumination

The Path of Illumination By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author Change is a mythological journey, where we hear the call; go with uncertainty into unknown dangers, until we finally find our way home. You can become what your spirit intended you to be---whole, perfect and free. To free yourself, you must step into the light, be brave and take action. Although you ma. . .

Pain! Pain! Pain!

Pain! Pain! Pain! By Jan Tincher Did you know that the feeling of pain is a result of what you are focusing on? Yes, you have pain because you are hurt, but you FEEL pain because of what you are focusing on. Have you ever been cut, but you didn't realize it at first? Then, when you did realize it -- focused on it -- guess what! It started to hurt! Whereas it hadn't until you realized you . . .

The Love Cloud

The Love Cloud by Jan Tincher The Love Cloud is made of Angels that are radiating love and light and attracting miraculous events to you. Their love motivates people around you to treat you with love and kindness and their love repels people who might hurt you, either with words or actions. You can ask these Love Cloud Angels to surround you when you are feeling vulnerable. You can ask them to . . .

A Miracle Journal

A Miracle Journal By Jan Tincher Would you like help from your Angels? Why not make a *Miracle Journal.* In that *Miracle Journal,* make a list of everything with which you want help. At the beginning of the week, write what you want help with for that week. What would you like to see healed or manifested? *** TIP *** When you have written down everything you can think of, go back and . . .

Houses at half price! Government grant available for teachers

The Teacher Next Door program (TND) is granted funded program administered by The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that will pay (literally) 50% of your house mortgage if you meet the grant criteria. "The escalating teacher shortage requires school systems to employ innovative approaches to attract and retain teachers, and this is especially true in low-income, urban neighbo. . .

Turning Ideas Into Books

Here's this month's royalty-free article about writing for children from Laura Backes, Publisher of Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers. You have permission to publish this article electronically in your ezine and website free of charge, as long as the author byline and "About the Author" are included. If you choose to use this article, please let us know by e-maili. . .

A Fungus That's No Fun...

A Practical Alternative... Nail fungus, unsightly patches of discolored, deteriorating keratin caused by a microbal plant, is a tough condition to treat. Onychomycosis, as the infection is termed, can resist even the most potent of systemic antibiotics. People are more prone to get this infection as they age, and it can be spread, for example, by the common use of manicure tools. Nail fungus ca. . .

Intuition: The secret to your career success

Intuition: The Secret to Your Career Success Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. For far too long, we moderns have relied on our analytical/logical brain to make important life decisions. It is my belief that our imaginative/creative brain holds the key to better, smarter and more soulful decisions. This is because the right side of the brain, which loves creativity---taps into your intuitive nature. . . .

Avoid a Three-ring Circus with These New Interviewing Strategies

I referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the job, doesn’t that make the question null and void … cross out each other’s great gesture? If everyone jumps through the same hoop, performing like a. . .

An Exercise In Gaining Rapport

~ By Jan Tincher Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reserved http://www.tameyourbrain.com ~~~~~~~~~~~ Are you really listening? While speaking with others or listening to the radio or television, do you pay attention to the words and phrases people use? Try that. Try to identify their dominant modes. By modes, I mean visual, audio, or kinesthetic. Do they see things -- I see what you're s. . .

About The Music

The Jim Cullum Jazz Band (JCJB) plays jazz in the classic manner, that is, in the style of small, hot ensembles prior to WWII. The band's repertoire covers a lot of ground--from 19th-century cakewalks to the small pre-war Benny Goodman ensembles. The core of the band's music consists of the sounds of Jelly Roll Morton, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, New Orleans Rhythm Kings, King Oliver Creole J. . .

Fundraising Articles

FUNDRAISING ARTICLES by Kimberly Reynolds of Fundraiser Help http://www.fundraiserhelp.com I have numerous fundraising articles that are available via autoresponder from sendfree.com. To receive a copy, simply click on the mailto link for each and send a blank message. mailto:fundraising-articles@sendfree.com Articles range in length fom 587 words to 763 words. If you publish one of my artic. . .

What is Stress?

What is Stress? Stress is an interpretation of an event or circumstance which is understood to be a threat. It can be any force or pressure put on a system (living or nonliving) which may result in a need for the system to adapt or change. Stress on human beings is like a rubber band. You also stretch to meet the environment around you, the demands of your lifestyle, and the pressures you pu. . .

Does Growing Old Scare You?

Does Growing Old Scare You? ~ By Jan Tincher Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reserved http://www.tameyourbrain.com ~~~~~~~~~~~ Does growing old scare you? So much that you hate even talking about growing old? Do you have a vision of nursing homes and loss of control and being dependent on your children when they should be enjoying their lives, not taking care of you? Well, here's a ques. . .

Do You Know How To Focus

By Jan Tincher Do you know how to focus? No? Well, if you did know how, would it help you remember people's names? Would it stop you from being nervous, or at least help you control your thoughts so your thoughts don't make you nervous? You Bet! How about if you talk too much or too loud? Would focusing help you? You Bet! Would it help you remember where you left something? Or why you eve. . .

Design Your Destiny: Life is what you make it

Design Your Destiny Life Is What You Make It Your PERFECTLY DESIGNED LIFE Like William Henley who once said, “I am the master of my fate. The captain of my soul,” I agree that Life is a Do-It Yourself project. If you want to live a certain kind of life, you are going to have to be proactive so you can consciously create life as you would like it. You must first mentally visualize and then ph. . .

Cats Always Go To The One With The Nasal Spray

Are you allergic? Then, you know, don't you, that cats always go to the one with the nasal spray? When you say to yourself, I hope so-and-so's cat doesn't come near me, guess what? Here comes the cat. Why? Because your brain glosses right over the *not* in your sentence and heads for the real meat, so to speak. Your brain is seeing the cat come toward you. YOU are attracting the cat. TI. . .

Buts Are Nice

Buts Are Nice By Jan Tincher No, you can't have a raise . . . No, you can't go to the show tonight . . . No, you can't have an extra $5.00 . . . No, you can't have a new dress . . . BUT . . . And there should always be one . . . You CAN have, be, do something else. Why make *no* mean what it has meant to generations of people? Point in Progress here == What does *no* mean to you? No. Period.. . .

What is a life purpose?

What is a Life Purpose Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author What is a Life Purpose? Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? These are some of the oldest and most important questions posed by human beings throughout history. They become the most profound when an individual such as yourself begins to think and reflect on them. Upon reading this workbook . . .

Choose a life mate, don't wait for a soul mate

Choose a Life Mate, Don’t Wait For a Soul Mate By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. This article is adapted from the book Get Smart! About Modern Romantic Relationships: Your Personal Guide to Finding Right and Real Love Have you ever wondered why all the people who are seeking their soul mate end up disappointed and let down? I have found that it is possible that there is no such thing, at least in t. . .

The 6 Stages of Learning

The 6 stages of Learning By Michelle L. Casto Have you ever stopped to consider how you know what you know? In reality, you think, say, and do what you do because of what you have learned. Obviously, there have been some good lessons, some not-so-good ones, and even some lessons you seem to keep re-learning. So what is going on when you learn? There are many words and metaphors for the ide. . .

Get Branded

Get Branded By Michelle L. Casto La Fontaine once said, “By the work, one knows the workman.” He must have known long ago about the importance of branding. In today’s competitive marketplace, establishing and maintaining a brand name is essential to your career success. A service or trademark tells people immediately what you do. People will return to those companies or individuals who have. . .

Is a Career a calling or choice?

Is a Career a Calling or Choice? By Michelle L. Casto How much of our career path is destiny and how much is free will? In my opinion, it is 50/50. We are given a life map at the beginning of our lives, and there are things we are meant to learn, people we are meant to meet, work we are meant to perform. But many of us are not tuned into ourselves and the signs that are presented to us. We . . .

The 6 Characteristics of Highly Creative People

The 6 Characteristics of Highly Creative People By Michelle L. Casto Thomas Moore said, “We are all poets and artists as we live our daily lives, whether or not we recognize our role and whether or not we believe it.” Human beings have an innate need to create. Even you! There is a continuum of creativity, ranging from being slightly creative to highly creative. The good news is that you ca. . .

Now is the time for change

Now is the Time For Change By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author Planet Earth is ripe for change. Everywhere you look, change is occurring: for the individual, families, corporations, communities, states, countries, and ultimately the world. The pace of change has increased to keep up with the human desire to create more change. You wouldn’t have to look very fa. . .

5 Ways To Boost Your Memory

=========================================================== 5 Ways To Boost Your Memory - by Murdo Macleod =========================================================== Have you ever imagined the benefits a good memory can bring you? Being able to remember important pieces of information - like names, facts and figures, directions, procedures, quotations - can give you a powerful advantage in lif. . .

*[FNAME] - Watch out for stress!*

Stress can literally be a killer. Many people believe that to be stressed you have to be at the point where you are tearing your hair out from overwork. However, stress can be more discreet and insidious than that and can manifest itself in subtle ways even when your workload might appear relatively stable. When we ignore stress, the results can be fatal, leading to all manne. . .

A Rough Guide to Everyday Mental Calculation!

=========================================================== A Rough Guide to Everyday Mental Calculation! (c) Copyright 2004 by Murdo Macleod =========================================================== We all need to check a bill from time to time. The problem is, how do you do it when you're in a rush, when you're under pressure, and when you don't have a calculator handy? Actually, it's not a. . .

The Leader's "Trump" Card

I've been a big fan of the new TV show, "The Apprentice," appearing every Thursday night on NBC. This new show is co- produced by Mark Burnett, producer of the incredibly successful "Survivor" reality show, and billionaire real estate mogul, Donald Trump in Manhattan. Though I love the business lessons that come across each week, I cringe at the contestants' terrible leadership skills. So . . .

Your Mind Is A Healer

Your mind affects your brain, your brain affects your body. If you are thinking bad thoughts, your body tightens up and you feel the stress. Your thoughts also affect your disease-fighting immune system. Images are the language of the brain. If you imagine yourself in perfect health, you have a better chance of obtaining perfect health. That being the case, which of the following scenarios. . .

Change Your Writing, Change Your Life

Do you want to make a change? You can, and very easily too. Did you know that your penmanship tells a lot about you? If you are flamboyant, your writing will be flamboyant also. If you draw within yourself, your writing will be small, self-contained. Therefore, it stands to reason, if you change your penmanship, you will see corresponding changes in your life. You've heard people say, "I. . .

How Many Sex Offenders Live On Your Block?

For any parent, learning that a convicted sex offender lives on the same block, can be a chilling discovery. The thought of it alone, can be disturbing. Most parents can't imagine that someone, who could be so potentially dangerous, may live somewhere on their block or along the path their child takes to school. However, it is highly likely that there are registered sex offenders in you. . .

Circle Of Power

Circle Of Power By Jan Tincher Have you ever thought, "Boy, I wish I could handle situations like so and so does. He never looks like a fool, and he always looks like he knows what he's doing." Well, now, we just happen to have a little technique that might help you. See if it does, and let me know how it works. Draw an imaginary circle on the floor. Stand outside the circle. Take a few dee. . .

Make My Day!

Make My Day! By Jan Tincher When you approach a business to ask about something that you've asked about before, do you say "I spoke with that elderly lady over there."? Can she hear you? If so, why not make her day? Why not say "I spoke with that nice lady over there."? When you need to describe someone, do you go for the obvious? That fat man that sits up there. That skinny broad that an. . .

Visualizaton Techniques for the Pianist

Controlling the images of the mind through image projection has proven valuable not only for psychotherapy, but also as a learning aid. Visualization can have as much impact on the subconscious, memory, and entire body as a "real" experience. For example, it is sometimes more expeditious to memorize a song by reading and thinking it through than it is to play it. Some musicians like to work o. . .

Do You Have Disempowering Feelings?

By Jan Tincher Disempowering feelings. Do you have them? If so, why not *scramble* them so they can't affect you anymore in their disempowering way? Of course, if you find that you did want them at a later date, you could always UNscramble them! Here's how to scramble them: See the scenario of you reacting with those disempowering feelings, where you feel useless, stupid, ugly or whatever. Se. . .

Introduction Games Teaching Tips

What? Already?! Teachers are busy preparing for the new school year. One way to set a positive tone in the classroom is to make sure all the children know one another. Here are a few introduction games. (NOTE: Any group of people who need to make introductions can play these games.) Have fun! 1. While students are sitting on desktops or standing in a circle, the teacher tosses a ball to a stude. . .

I Lost my Taskbar

I lost my taskbar! Question: Somehow I’ve managed to lose the bar that goes across the bottom of my screen where the Start button is located. Sometimes if I move my cursor down to the bottom of the screen it pops up, but as soon as I move away it’s gone again! How do I get it back permanently? Answer: This happens all the time. The long bar at the bottom of your screen with the Start button i. . .

3 Interviewing Mistakes

by Carole Martin, The Interview Coach Since no two interviews are alike, it is difficult to be prepared for what lies ahead, but you can focus on your presentation skills, which may be even more important than what you have to say. Three areas of performance, which should be considered dangerous and deadly, are worth spending some time thinking about before your next interview. 1. Poor non-ver. . .

The Asbestos Disaster - Who Is To Blame

The ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians were all aware of the health dangers of asbestos. It seems strange that the asbestos industry in many parts of the world chose to ignore the risks. Even if the ancient wisdom had been lost, insurance companies were refusing to insure asbestos workers, or charging higher premiums for them by the 1920's. 50 Years later some companies in the asbestos indust. . .

Researching the Pros and Cons of Getting Your Degree Online

Are you considering getting your bachelor's or master's or other degree online? It's a growing field that's receiving acceptance and approval for all types of career and education goals. The biggest advantage to online degree education is that it's a complete college degree program that is delivered via the Internet. All classes, materials, tests and lectures are delivered online. This process . . .

Strategies for eliminating and managing stress

Strategies for Eliminating and Managing Stress By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author To combat modern day stressors, you need to realize that things are going to go the way they are going to go, so you may as well just relax. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice extreme self-care which means putting your own needs first. We have had it ba. . .

Go With What Brung Ya!

Bill Gove, NSA’s first president, said those famous words. And they are the essential wisdom of finding your perfect niche. Go with what brung ya’. Here’s how: Array your assets before you: Your background, your beliefs, your education, your essence, your experiences, your feelings, your spirit, your talent, your tastes, your travels, and your values. Resting quietly in this 11-part pasti. . .

Romantic Love Defined

Romantic Love Defined To understand and define romantic love, we must first separate the terms “romantic” from “love.” We can only understand how the two words have come to be joined as one by understanding what they each mean individually. To be “romantic” means to have feelings and thoughts of love and adventure. It also means fanciful or impractical. In truth, our ideas about what it means t. . .

What is intuition?

What is Intuition and How Do I Use it? By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Intuition is an incredible resource and gift that we have been given to help us live our best life. Unfortunately, not many people know what it is or how to use it. The word intuition means “in to you” in Latin. It’s also been said that intuition is your divine Spirit talking to you. If you will stop for a moment and acknowl. . .

Smart Stress Stategy: Flex Your Spiritual Muscles

Smart Stress Strategy: Flex Your Spiritual Muscles By Michelle L. Casto In his book, Stress Without Distress, Dr. Selye suggests that a person’s interpretation of stress is not dependent solely on an external event, but also depends upon the perception of the event and the meaning he or she assigns it. So, how you look at a situation determines if you will respond to it as threatening or chal. . .

Success Requires Persistence

Success Requires Persistence By Michelle L. Casto What do you think makes someone successful? Do you believe them to be lucky? Do they have the perfect product to market? Are they exceptionally smart? While it is true that a little luck, a solid product and being smarts helps, true success comes from one thing: persistence. A dictionary definition of persistence is “to continue steadfastly. . .

DNA Replication And Cell Division

DNA replication basically means creating two entire DNA strands for each daughter cell in place of the single parent cell. Prior to the cell division, its DNA within the nucleus is released by an enzyme to break the hydrogen bonds between the bases, resulting in two halves of the DNA. The uninhibited nucleotides within the nucleus bonds with the bases of both strands. Bonds with T alone while C. . .

Homework Help at your Fingertips

Here's the situation. You are at home trying to answer questions for a history assignment and you are stumped. You have to write about "Custard's last stand". Custard was something you ate for dessert as far as you were concerned. You check through your history book, but there was only one short paragraph about Lt. Colonel Custard. What are you going to do? Hop on the Internet for homewor. . .

Can You Cure Your Ailments By Drinking More Water?

Yesterday I was supposed to have lunch with my friend Margaret, but she told me in the morning that she didn’t want to walk to the restaurant where we were supposed to meet because she had painful arthritis in her foot. I asked her, “Do you want to hear what helped my arthritis go away?” and of course she did. Then I told her about a strange little book I had read a few years titled “Your Body’. . .

Flow Text Around a Graphic

Flow Text Around a Graphic Question: I have inserted a photo in my Word document but when I try to make my text go around the photo, it will only go above and below it. How can I make it go around the photo? Answer: Once you have inserted your photo or clip art, left click the object to select it, then right click it to open the shortcut menu. Left click Format Picture. Left click the Layout t. . .

Math Help Has Never Been This Entertaining

Do you have trouble with math? Do you feel anxious when taking math tests? Do you want to improve your math skills, but don't know where to do this? If any of these problems plague you then look to the Internet for extra help. There are several websites that provide information, lessons, tutors, and even games. Let's start with basic online math games. Check out Aplusmath.com at http://www. . .

Parents of Teen Drivers

After the Driving School So, what does a parent think while sitting in the passenger seat and their teen is driving with a permit license? A “bump” in the parking lot with another car? Traffic tickets for moving violations? Insurance rates sky-rocketing? If you visit search engines you can find several resources to assist you on this subject. Try searching on the phrase “parents with teen dr. . .

What is the Theory of Multiple Intelligences? Part 2: Cultural Influence

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences developed as he worked with brain injured adults and autistic children. He identified distinct portions of the brain that control specific human abilities or talents like analysis, classification, speech, self-awareness, etc. He has identified eight distinct abilities that he refers to as "intelligences": verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical,. . .

How to make real money from writing?

The significance of writing skills is emphasized far and wide over and over again. Writing skills are called mandatory, indispensable, crucial and drastic ability, a ticket to the thriving future of the person. The overwhelming majority of instructors and employers which were surveyed recently stressed that writing skills are critical both for academic and career success. The survey carried by. . .

Local vs. Network Diagnostics

Obviously anyone who maintains PCs, whether local or on a network, is bound to be familiar with the demands of getting the offending machine back up and running as quickly as possible! Most have experienced the frustration of trying to pin point the problem, which could even boil down to being simply a faulty component. Some of you may even have used diagnostic software to help locate the probl. . .

Avoiding Sour Eating Habits

AVOIDING SOUR EATING HABITS You’ve worked hard to prepare an appetizing meal for your family and it’s sitting on the table. The other family members are eating, but there sits your 7 year old idly staring at his food on his plate and making absolutely no attempt to eat it. After he takes a couple of forkfuls, he asks if he can leave the table. He says, “I’m not hungry.” You urge him to e. . .

Well, Well, You're Having Twins! 11 Top Tips On Working With Newborn Twins

Well, Well – You’re Having Twins! 11 Top Tips On Working With Newborn Twins “Twins, it can’t be! No one on either side of my husband’s or my family can remember anyone having twins.” I guess my words didn’t matter much because when I heard I was going to give birth to twins, I felt a blessing, as if a special gift had been handed to me. Having twins meant being prepared for their arrival w. . .

Don’t Let the Global Village Prevent You from Sharing Your Family History

There was once a time when grandparents sat amidst a group of wide-eyed grandchildren telling stories of days gone by. As the global village shrinks and families spread out across the nation and the world, the tradition of sharing family stories orally is in decline. Oral tradition – passing stories by word of mouth – has been the primary means of sharing family histories until the very recent . . .

In the Wake of Katrina: The Wrath of Mother Nature

When natural disaster hits there are usually more questions than answers. Why did this happen? Can something like this be prevented from happening again? What does this all mean? In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, people are asking these and many other questions. As people come to grips with what has occurred it is natural for there to be curiosity about previous natural disasters in our planet'. . .

Listen Up to Raise a Great Pup

The cute, loveable puppies you see prancing down the street with their owners has got you thinking. You want a puppy. You want the unconditional love and happiness that caring for a puppy can bring. However, you are not quite sure where to start your quest to find the perfect puppy. Friends and family have told you that different types of dogs are appropriate for different life styles. How can . . .

Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity

Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called me today and told me a very troubling story. She told me on a T.V. news program she heard of a mother who was driving with her four year old child. The mother became angry with her child and couldn’t cope anymore with her child’s misbehaving. Finally the mother abruptly braked, stopping the car on a busy highway. She pulled ov. . .