Friday, May 30, 2008

Cat’s Claw and Alternative Health

By Kat Lively More and more, people are turning to alternative remedies for various ailments. The exotic nature of Amazon Rainforest plants, herbs, and roots especially draws attention to the health conscious. One such byproduct with health properties is cat’s claw. What is Cat’s Claw? Deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest grows a leafy vine dotted with small thorns that resemble feline claws. The Brazilian Uhna de Gato attaches itself to the taller trees in the forest, and can grow in lengths of up to 100 feet! What’s so great about Cat’s Claw? Amazon natives have been known to call the vine the “sacred herb” of the Rainforest for its highly prized medicinal values. Cat’s Claw is found to contain alkaloids and tannins beneficial to the immune system, and for hundreds of years this vine has been cultivated and harvested to treat a variety of illnesses: Taken internally, Cat’s Claw extracts are known to treat blood pressure and increasing circulation The vine is rich in rhynchophylline (an alkaloid), a known combatant against hypertension and high cholesterol Antioxidant properties are known to boost immunity and relieve aches and pains brought on by menstrual cycles and arthritis Taken topically as a balm, the vine’s medicinal properties are known to relieve skin irritations and promote faster healing of cuts and bruises Are there side effects to taking Cat’s Claw? Recent research indicates no common side effects have been attached to Cat’s Claw, whether ingested or taken externally. We do advise anybody who experiences adverse results with Cat’s Claw in any form to consult with a doctor immediately. Cat’s Claw sounds great. Where can I get it? Enter cat’s claw into Internet search and you are bound to find many online shops selling the herb in various forms - capules, tea, and balm. This wonder supplement is in very high demand, but when you shop for Cat’s Claw make sure you are getting the purest extracts of the vine available, directly from the Amazon Rainforest. As always, consult with a physician or health expert before trying anything new for good health. Kat Lively is a freelance writer for AcaiGogo, pure acai powder in handy, easy-to-use individual packets, Rainfloresta, quality exotic rainforest products of health and beauty for the new age, and Guarana Gogo, guarana powder in easy to use packets. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kat_Lively http://EzineArticles.com/?Cats-Claw-and-Alternative-Health&id=479994 loan for bad credit pay day advance loan cash advance littleton co fast cash needed in adult entertainment for 40 year old females
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The Top 10 Tips to Weight Loss, Health, and Fitness-Tip #6

By Dr. Leslie Van Romer Tip #6: Stockpile Handy, Healthy Snacks Have you ever noticed that sometimes you get bombarded by uncontrollable urges that can strike at any time? Sometimes these urges are so powerful that they seize control of your car and steer it right into the nearest fast food place, which emits that alluring aroma your nose just whiffed. Sometimes you can be walking down the aisle of a grocery store and that piece of chocolate or bag of cookies just hops into your cart without your even noticing. Sometimes you stand in line at a pot-luck, and your plate gets mysteriously filled up with all those foods you have worked so hard to avoid. That morning pastry at work looks so innocent until it somehow sneaks into your mouth. In this culture of food and more food, and lots of it not very good-for-you food, there are temptations everywhere. EVERYWHERE! So BEWARE! The best way to counter these temptations is to keep healthy snacks with you at all timesin your home, at the office, on trips, and in the car. Raw, unsalted nuts like almonds, fresh fruit, dried fruit, and cut-up vegetables make great fast-grab food. If you are going to a friends for dinner, offer to bring a salad so you are assured of something good to eat. What host or hostess wouldnt be grateful for a great big salad to share? Thats a win-win situation for everyone. Other options are: eat something before you go, or, if you dont get filled up, eat when you get home. For some reason, many of us think that that meal is our last meal, with no more food in site, so we have to get filled up. Think out of the box. If there is not enough good food to eat, rather than eating foods that youd rather not because you are trying to be so good, the answer is simplejust eat when you get home! And for heaven sakes, be gracious to your hostess and dont make a big deal out of the differences in your eating habits. Dr. Leslie Van Romer is a health motivational speaker, writer, and lifestyle coach. Visit http://www.DrLeslieVanRomer.com for more inspiration. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dr._Leslie_Van_Romer http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Top-10-Tips-to-Weight-Loss,-Health,-and-Fitness-Tip-6&id=186575 bad credit school loan paycheck to paycheck hialeah bad credit car loan cash net pay advance
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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Legal Terms - A Quick Guide

By Richard Chapo Legal issues and problems are stressful, complex and inevitable. If you get wrapped up in legal issues, it sometimes helps to understand the lingo being bandied about. Legal Terms Contract: An agreement between two or more parties in which each party agrees to provide something in exchange for the other party doing the same. Typically, one party provides money while the other provides a service or product. Contracts can be oral or written, but oral contracts are difficult to enforce. Copyright: The legal right attached to literary, musical, dramatic or artistic works. Copyright automatically attaches to the piece in favor of the creator of it. To sue for copyright infringement, the creator must file for an official copyright from the Library of Congress. Intellectual Property: A product or idea that has tangible commercial value. Examples of intellectual property include copyrighted works such as books, patented items such as a product design and a trademarked item for a brand. The word Amazon is not considered intellectual property. When applied to the Internet, however, the word is intellectual property as it refers to a brand for an online bookstore. Non-Compete Agreement: An agreement whereby one party, typically an employee, agrees not to use information learned during employment in subsequent business efforts for a set period of time. In some states, non-compete agreements are extremely difficult to enforce. An example of a non-compete agreement dispute is the current litigation between Microsoft and Google over Kai-Fu Lee. Non-Disclosure Agreement: A contract binding one party to a duty of confidentiality in regard to certain information provided by another. An NDA typically is executed where one party wished to discuss a business venture with another and the discussion necessarily requires the disclosure of sensitive information. Trademark: A name, label or symbol identifying a product or web site. Trademarks are filed with the Patent and Trademark Office and restricted to a class of products or services. Amazon is a trademarked term for Internet services, but not for general references such as ecological discussions. Obviously, this is a relatively short list of legal terms. If your issue is not mentioned, you can search on the net to find an answer. Richard A. Chapo is a San Diego business lawyer with http://www.sandiegobusinesslawfirm.com - providing legal services and legal advice to businesses in San Diego, California. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Richard_Chapo http://EzineArticles.com/?Legal-Terms—A-Quick-Guide&id=72074 finance company unsecured loans keywords pay day loans payday loans vassar michigan approved electronic cash fast business organization
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Monday, May 19, 2008

Do You Need A Mentor? And How Do You Find One?

By Lois Carter Fay Whether youre self-employed or you work for someone else, youre new to business or a seasoned expert, one of the best ways to get ahead in business is to find a mentor. And some highly successful people even have more than one. What’s a mentor? A mentor is someone who is willing to take you under his or her wing, give you advice and suggestions to help you improve your skills and business acumen, show you how they do something that helps them succeed, and help you reach your goals. He or she is someone who is already skilled, experienced and successful at what you need to learn. For instance, one of my mentors is Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound, a former newspaper editor turned publicity guru who is a very successful online entrepreneur. I chose her because she is a few years ahead of me with her Internet success and she has always been willing to help me. She offers excellent feedback on business ideas Im considering, gives me suggestions about how to improve the idea, sends me resources, reviews my ebooks and newsletters, and provides mental support. I also have several other people in my business sphere who mentor me about other issues in my business. They are all people who have “been there/done that.” A mentor can work with you on an informal or formal basis. Joan helps me on an informal basis, but she also helps others more formally through her paid mentorship program. (Lucky me!) Some companies pair seasoned employees with newer ones to “show them the ropes” and help them succeed. Usually an arrangement like this comes with certain requirements, company policies and some way to evaluate its success. In her initial one-hour consultation with mentee Michelle Tennant of Wasabi Public Relations, Joan Stewart gave Michelle an idea for her client, a cosmetic dentist. The result? A popular Top 40 radio station in Denver offered the dentist the equivalent of $250,000 in advertising, for free. Wouldn’t you like this kind of mentor? Identifying and recruiting a mentor may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If you work in a big company, there may be a formal program already set up for you. Here’s the route I’d use to find the right mentor if I worked in such a company. First, I’d ask my boss if there was a formal program within the company and how I could become part of it. If she didn’t know of one, then I’d go to the Human Resources department and talk to the human resources manager. If there was no program, I would have a couple of options. I could try to develop one (which would be an excellent learning experience, as well as a way to showcase my organizational and team-building qualities), or I could create an informal relationship with someone I admired and knew I could learn from within the company. If I chose to simply find a mentor without creating a whole program, I’d take a look at everyone “above” me in the company. Specifically, I’d want someone who: - Was at least two levels further up the corporate ladder than I was. - Was a good, easy-to-understand communicator. - Was really good at his job. - Had the confidence of his superiors. - Was willing to teach me the ropes, and who I could help somewhat, too (perhaps by doing research or writing for him). - Had mentored others in the past (if possible–I suggest you get a recommendation). On the other hand, if you’re reading this, you may be self-employed. So how do YOU find the right mentor? Here’s what I did to find mine (and I believe in having more than one mentor): - I decided what I needed to learn. - I watched who was posting on discussion forums and who has authored books or articles on topics I needed to learn. - I subscribed to their newsletters and visited their websites. - I checked out the potential mentors — meaning I tried to learn about their reputation, and I listened to seminars they gave and read books and articles written by my prospective mentors to see how they might help me. - I looked to see if they had a formal mentoring program in which I could participate. - I spoke to my prospective mentors to see if they were interested in working with me. (Sometimes I simply ask questions without trying to make it a formal thing, however.) Should you join a paid mentorship program? It is often well worth the money you invest in yourself when you join a formal mentoring program. Not only will you have the full attention of your mentor on a regular basis, but it will also make you accountable for setting and reaching your goals, and your mentor will be there to give you ideas and help you every step of the way. And being accountable to someone else for completing my tasks and accomplishing my goals has always helped me! If I know I’ll have to tell someone that I made the phone calls, finished the project, or followed up on our previous conversation, I’ll be much more likely to do it within the time frame we agreed upon. And when I do each of the steps that my mentor and I discuss, I definitely reach my goals…sometimes faster than a speeding bullet! Are you ready to reach your goals? Find a volunteer mentor or join a paid mentoring program. Lois Carter Fay, APR, is a 30-year veteran in the P.R. and marketing field who serves as a mentor for several people, both formally and informally. She produces three marketing ezines, Brainy Tidbits, Brainy Flash, and Success Secrets of Women Entrepreneurs. All are free. She’s also the co-author with Jim Wilson of “Sales Success! Strategies for Women,” a quick-to-read ebook containing 52 easy-to-implement sales tips. The ezines and ebook are available through her websites. Visit http://www.MarketingIdeaShop.com or http://www.WomenMarketing.com to learn more sales and marketing ideas and subscribe. Claim your free special report when you subscribe. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lois_Carter_Fay http://EzineArticles.com/?Do-You-Need-A-Mentor?-And-How-Do-You-Find-One?&id=22564 calculating federal tax withheld from paycheck nh apartment with no credit check online signature loans company is not paying me on payday
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Thursday, May 15, 2008

19 Tips To Impress Your Date When Dining Out

By Lee Dobbins Picture this. You are out on a date with a hot girl / guy (depends on your preference.) You’ve been playing out this very scene in your head. Only this time, it is the real thing. He or she is really in front of you. You gently reach in for the glass to take a sip of wine. Damn it! You nudged it over and sprayed the content on his / her lap. Now he / she is wet. The rest of the night is a disaster. That you’re sure of! That shouldn’t be the case. Why do you think we were taught table ethics in Home Economics. Just in case you have forgotten, here are a couple of fine restaurant dining tips to help you not make your next big date into the next big disaster. 1. When dining in a restaurant, make sure you are dressed to the nines. For men, a suit is suggested. For women, a dress or a skirt. A restaurant is different from a fast food chain. Besides, you will feel better about yourself when you’re all dressed up and shining like a new penny. 2. Once you are seated, the napkin must be spread flat out on your lap. If the dinner napkin is larger than usual, fold them into halves. If these are small napkins, then they must be opened in full-size. 3. Sit up straight. Your elbows must be tucked in. Do not stretch them outright. It will not only make you slouch, it will also make you look like you’re owning the entire area. 4. Look around the table and wait till everyone has been served the meal before you dig into yours. 5. Just like how Molly aka Kathy Bates and Rose aka Kate Winslet taught Jack aka Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic, the silverware you should use first is the one that is located farthest from the plate then work your way in. 6. When you’re done with a particular silver, put it on the dish which you used it for. 7. If it is buffet-style, pass the food to your right. 8. You wouldn’t want to seem hungry to your date or those around you, so for ethical purposes, cut the meat in small pieces. You must also put food in your mouth in small bites. Chew slowly. You wouldn’t want to choke, now would you? 9. When you’re done with your meal, leave the napkin semi-folded at the left side of your plate. 10. Here is a general rule once you have to remove things from your mouth. Always remember to remove it the same procedure it went in. For example, a chicken bone must be returned to the plate by using a fork. 11. Eat chicken with a fork and a knife. 12. If you are served with oysters and clams that are still in their shell, simply place the shell firmly within your grasp using your left hand and pull out the clam using the oyster fork that is provided for you. 13. Use a cocktail fork when eating lobster, shrimp and crab cocktails. 14. Pick up fried shrimp with your fingers. 16. Using a nutcracker, crack crab and lobster claws. Take out the meat using your fork. 17. Put butter on baked potatoes using a fork. Most people do it with a knife. Upon reading this article, you know better. 18. Eat chips with your fingers. Use the fork when the host serves you French fries. Do not pick one whole piece only to bite parts of it off. 19. When served with soup, dip the spoon and move it outwards, meaning from your body. Do not slurp. Sip it from the edge of your spoon. Do not insert the whole spoon into your mouth. Now let us go back to the scenario we described in the beginning of the article. Here are some tips just in case you experience dining accidents: 1. If there is a spill, do not clean it with your napkin. Your napkin is there to protect you from spill not to lure it all in. Politely ask the server to clean it up for you and ask for replacements if the napkin or utensils have been soiled. 2. Another accident you may encounter is choking. Do not panic. Simply motion to anyone closest to you that you are having hard time breathing. It may be comical like that scene from Mrs. Doubtfire when Pierce Brosnan choked on a piece of meat spiced up by Robin Williams, but hey there’s nothing a Heimlich maneuver cannot do. The key is do not be conscious of your actions. Be confident. By knowing what you must do and how to do it, then you shouldn’t worry. Most importantly, enjoy the meal. Lee Dobbins writes for restaurant.unique-articles.com where you can learn more about restaurant dining, get restaurant coupons and discover restaurant recipes. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lee_Dobbins http://EzineArticles.com/?19-Tips-To-Impress-Your-Date-When-Dining-Out&id=341720 buying a cash advance with a credit card work at home for prepaid card or payday loan bad credit car loan missoula 25000 unsecured loan
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Monday, May 5, 2008

Create the Relationships You’ve Always Dreamed Of

By Therese Emmanuel Grey Is your spouse, your teenager or your boss pushing your buttons? It doesn’t have to be that way. You can become the master of your love relationships, work relationships and family relationships. You can bring out the best in others as well as in yourself, and enjoy healthy relationships. All you have to do is to get to know your archetypes and understand theirs. Did you know that how you think, feel and relate to others is programmed by patterns you automatically picked up as a baby? These patterns consciously, subconsciously and unconsciously either bless or block every area of life. The best way to understand why you do what you do in relationships, and why other people do what they do is to get to know your automatic coping patterns. These patterns are best described through four archetypes, that play out in loving and unloving ways. The Loving Father: protection, direction, discipline, conditional love The Loved Boychild: courage, adventure, heroism, enterprise, loyalty, honor, patriotism The Loving Mother: nurturing, guiding, teaching, explaining, unconditional love The Loved Girlchild: caring, finesse, beauty, intuition, mysticism All of the problems in our lives originate from an imbalance, a clogging, or a distortion of these qualities. Unloving Father: the tyrant, the critic and the controller Unloving Mother: abandoning, spoiling or aloof Unloved Boychild: the rebel and the bully Unloved Girlchild: the victim, martyr, and soap-opera queen In 1990, psychologist Caroline Hanstke and Brian Emmanuel Grey discovered that we filter life through these four universal energies. Once you can “read” these archetypes, you can change your circumstances and enjoy healthy relationships. It’s like pressing the “reveal codes” on an old IBM computer. You tune into the underlying energy as to why people think, feel or behave the way they do. Then you learn to speak the same energetic language, so that your relationship problems can fade away. Whether you are looking for marriage counseling or relationship counseling, dating advice, customer relationship management, parenting tips, anger management or spiritual healing, understanding and working with your archetypes is the first step to wholeness. Your archetypes consciously, subconsciously and unconsciously either bless or block every area of life. Once you understand your pattern, you can unlock your hidden potential to be your best self. You can break free from self-sabotaging habits you may not even be aware of. You can rewrite your life script and truly make the most of what the universe has given you. How do you respond to life? At your best, are you constructive, outgoing and motivated? Are you reserved, intuitive and caring? Do you mother everyone? When things don’t go your way, do you get angry or depressed? Do you get anxious in groups for no apparent reason? Is it hard for you to fit in? Recognizing your archetypes helps you to understand how you and others process and share the experience of life. Then, you can work to transcend your limitations by striving to access and emphasize loving energies in any given situation. Doing so will make you more competent. The emphasis of loving energies fosters the emotional intelligence you need to be steadfast, kind, and authentic. It will bring out the best in yourself and in others so you can enjoy healthy relationships. Our archetypes are like a toolbox. We can draw upon the best archetype for every situation and person we come in contact with. This dramatically transforms how we come across to others and also influences how they relate back to us. Generally, people who function from a strong Father archetype pursue the law. They tend to have strong boundaries and seek to download a blueprint for every situation. When their Father energy goes out of balance and becomes unloving, they can become harsh and critical toward themselves and others. People who express a strong Mother archetype live to nurture life. They love to guide and teach others, and provide stability in any given situation. When they are threatened, they respond by either going aloof or by smothering those around them with a spoiling mechanism. Either way, they avoid further giving of themselves. People who have a strong Boychild archetype are go-getters in life. They are highly competitive and do whatever it takes to reach their goal. When their archetype goes negative, they become overcompetitive, aggressive, and tend to run over others. People who have a strong Girlchild archetype go with the flow. They experience life through serendipity. They are highly creative, caring and intuitive. When their sensitivity is trampled, however, the unloving side of Girlchild takes over. They become victim-martyrs and experience a lot of anxiety. Everyone uses their four inner family archetypes in different conscious, subconscious, superconscious or unconscious combinations. These combinations reveal a lot about our personality. Find out more about how your archetypes bring out the best or the worst in your realtionships by visiting www.innerfamilyarchetypes.com, by reading the book Why We Do What We Do: Four Pathways to Your Authentic Self, or by making an appointment with one of our relationship success coaches. Therese Emmanuel Grey writes and speaks about personal growth in the most trying circumstances. She co-authored the book Why We Do: Four Pathways to Your Authentic Self, and The Psychology of Success: Tapping the Blueprint of your Highest Self. Find out more about how you can improve your life, your relationships and your spiritual connection by visiting www.innerfamilyarchetypes.com or writing to Therese at therese@innerfamilyarchetypes.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Therese_Emmanuel_Grey http://EzineArticles.com/?Create-the-Relationships-Youve-Always-Dreamed-Of&id=75845 sba loans 33404 auto loans with no credit check advance payday loans palm coast fl oklahoma hard money loans bankruptcy ok
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