2007 October

In order to be able to communicate successfully with others we have to develop our listening skills, truly listening to what someone is saying and understanding them is the key to effective communication. While the majority of us think we listen to what others are saying, in fact very few of us actually do listen intently and this is where misunderstandings can arise, which leads to difficulties and sometimes arguments.

Most of us has, over the years developed poor listening habits and have continued through life with these habits, some of the most common habits that people have developed which leads to poor listening skills include.

• Listening without really hearing what the other is saying, which often leaves us missing the point
• We allow other influences around us to distract us and drift away from the conversation
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Having a positive attitude is the key to being happy and leading a successful life, our thoughts play a huge role in how we feel and positive thinking leads to a confident person happy in life, while negativity leads to low self-esteem and you missing out on so much in life. We so often talk ourselves out of things without even realising we are doing so, everyday hundreds of negative thoughts drift freely through our mind, we put ourselves down too much and sow the seeds of doubt. There is a small simple tool that you can use throughout the day to help to change these negative thoughts and instil a more positive way of thinking; using daily positive affirmations can change your life drastically for the better. They can make you more confident, more aware, more sure of yourself and change your life in many more aspects for the better.

What are positive affirmations?
Positive affirmations can be used throughout the day anywhere and at anytime you need them, the more you use them the easier positive thoughts will take over negative ones and you will see benefits happening in your life. An affirmation is a simple technique that is used to change negative self-talk that we are rarely even aware of doing, into looking at your life with a more positive attitude. Most of us have for many years bombarded ourselves with negative thoughts so changing your thoughts and the way you think won’t happen overnight but if you stick with affirmations they will work once you have retrained your way of thinking. There are many different affirmation techniques for dealing with different situations in life and the most popular and successful are listed below.
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Carbon dioxide — the greenhouse gas considered most responsible for global warming — has been emitted into the Earth’s atmosphere at a dramatically accelerating pace since 2000, researchers reported Monday.

“Carbon dioxide is rising at a much faster rate than before,” says study co-author Christopher Field, director of the Carnegie Institution’s Department of Global Ecology in California. “In the 1990s, CO{-2} emissions increased by about 1.3% per year. Since 2000, the growth rate has been 3.3% per year.” The researchers calculate that global carbon-dioxide emissions were 35% higher in 2006 than in 1990.

What’s especially troubling, notes lead author Josep Canadell of Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, is most climate scenarios used by scientists and policymakers to predict temperature increases are based on the 1.3% rise. Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide warm the planet by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Canadell says that while the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts “we will have temperature increases of 3.2 to 7.1 degrees by the end of the century, … we’re well on the way to the higher temperature increase if the emissions keep going up at this rate.”

Higher global temperatures have been predicted to cause rising sea levels, more frequent heat waves and wildfires, and huge losses of ice in the Arctic and Antarctic.

The study was published in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It states that carbon released from burning fossil fuels and making cement rose from 7 billion metric tons a year in 2000 to 8.4 billion metric tons in 2006. A metric ton is 2,205 pounds.
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The appeal of SP500 trading and its growing popularity stems from its easy accessibility, and promises of easy money. SP500 trading is a very lucrative field and there are many millionaires that have made their money by trading the SP500 in addition to stocks, currency, bonds, and investing in mutual funds.

Please note: The concepts presented in this article mainly apply to SP500 trading. But these tips can also be used for commodity trading, stock trading and options trading. When it comes to SP500 trading, most traders are day trading this index.

What is SP500 Day Trading?

Day trading is an investment tactic that does online daily stock trading with a relatively short investment. After the stock market closes, a day trader has no stock in his hands.

But don’t be fooled by all the glory of day trading. Day trading isn’t easy, but with experience, dedication, self- control and hard work, you *can* become a successful day trader. Studies have shown that over 80% of traders do not have a trading plan.

Be aware that when you engage in business your investment is always at stake. SP500 trading is like running any other kind of business.
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There are basically two kinds of bronchitis, acute and chronic bronchitis. These two may have the same last names but they vary from their causative effects and treatment prescribed to control the diseases.

Acute bronchitis is a short-term illness that becomes rampant during the cold seasons. It is usually followed by a viral infection and can go together with a bacterial infection. Acute bronchitis is self-limiting which clears itself within fourteen days but the cough may continue. Like any other upper respiratory tract infections, having acute bronchitis can raise chance of developing pneumonia.

People who are at risk of getting acute bronchitis are infants, very young children, and the old adults. This is due to the fact that infants and very young children still have underdeveloped immune systems, while the old adults, on the other hand, have immune systems that have become weaker due to ageing. Other group populations who are at risk are smokers and those with preexisting lung and/or heart ailments. People who are often exposed to pollution are also at risk of being afflicted with acute bronchitis.
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Going by what Oscar Wilde once said, “Life imitates art”, perhaps, many people behave and live in imitation of their favorite movie characters and consequently get themselves into trouble or feel obliged to embrace avoidable sorrow or indulge in self-deception that they are doing the right thing. Real life situations are a world apart from reel life situations, although many situations depicted in good movies appear to be quite realistic and impressive. It is the skill of the scriptwriter, the expertise of the director and the cinematographer as well as the actors’ skillful portrayal of the various roles in the movie in a combined effect that makes you believe that the illusion presented in the movie is a reality. Movies are meant to provide merely a means of entertainment, but they have grown to influence life to such an extent that not only movies are based on real life, but real life incidents are modeled on movies.
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It seems that there are dolls out there for just about anything. The most popular performers of our times are the ones that seem to have the most. If you look online for an Elvis doll, you are going to find more than you can handle. Elvis Presley is arguably the most popular singer ever born, and the merchandise with his face and name prove that point all to well. Some like to get stuff to remember, and some find they are a great investment. Apparently, there is good money to be made on Elvis even years after his death.
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Former boxer George Foreman found a new career when he launched a product that has sold throughout the world and gained a loyal band of consumers. The George Foreman Grill is marketed as the Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine. It’s actually not one product but a range of grills and griddles, designed to cook all kinds of food, from bacon, waffles or pancakes for breakfast to chickens or steaks for supper. All the models are designed for easy cooking and maintenance. They are easy to clean and the later models have removable plates that can go into the dishwasher.
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Theodor Geisel, better known by his pen name of Dr Seuss, is a national treasure in the United States and a part of most people’s childhood. He wrote and illustrated dozens of children’s books over his long career. Some of those Seuss books have become classics of children’s literature. In addition to being fun for adults and children alike, they are also helpful in teaching the very young to read.

Seuss was born in 1904 in Massachusetts to parents who wished for him to become a doctor. That ambition was derailed when he became more interested in his writing and cartoons. Newspapers and magazines accepted his illustrations and funny articles. During the depression, Seuss made ends meet for himself and his wife by drawing advertisements for major companies. By the time World War II began, there were four Seuss books published for children. During the war, Seuss contributed political cartoons to a left wing newspaper and wrote propaganda films on behalf of the US armed forces and war effort.
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I can’t seem to find much time for myself, but I do find a moment or two between working, my child, cleaning, and my husband to do something for myself. There are times when I just want to take a half an hour to do a crossword puzzle. Of course, me sitting and doing what appears to be nothing is a great way to attract the attention of my child. She always wants to come over to see what it is that I am doing. She is far to young to do these, but that does not stop her from wanting to try. Instead of letting her scribble in my crossword book, I have been looking for word search puzzles that she can do at her age.
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that can increase the risk of developing other problems with the health. However there are many ways you can help to keep your diabetes under control and lead a relatively normal life. Living a healthy lifestyle, attending check up appointments and managing your blood sugar levels successfully, go a long way to your success in dealing with this illness.

Monitoring blood sugars
In order to maintain your diabetes successfully it is essential that you are able to monitor your own blood sugar levels. There are a variety of home machines that you are able to buy to give you accurate indications of the level. Self monitoring has the advantages of letting you be aware when your level is too low, will allow you to monitor your level during times of sickness and gives you confidence in the ability to successful keep your diabetes under control.
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While we are aware of the typical symptoms of acid reflux disease, a doctor may conduct various diagnostic tests to rule out any organic cause of your acid reflux problem. Typically, if the problem persists after lifestyle and diet changes, the doctor may suggest one of the several procedures enumerated below to find out the actual cause.
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It can be difficult to decide which craft to take up and which ones to put on the shelf. There are so many projects and so little time to complete them all. One traditional crafting project stands out as a timeless choice for many people. Cloth doll patterns are ideal additions to any crafter’s collection of supplies.

Making dolls may not seem like a simple task especially when you feast your eyes on the finished product. However, you will be very surprised to discover how very easy it is to follow and complete cloth doll patterns. The user-friendliness of this traditional craft makes it one of the longest lasting in the realm of do-it-yourself projects.
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The biggest put off when it comes to dieting is the fact that there are so many restrictions when it comes to what we can and cannot eat. Almost all diets tell us we can’t have this or that and these are very often some of our most favorite foods, along with this, portion sizes are very limited and often a lot smaller than we are used to or like and this leaves us feeling constantly hungry and out of sorts with the whole world including ourselves and our diet. If you know this feeling all too well then here are some tips on how to lose weight without ever feeling hungry.

The number one tip for losing weight without getting those hunger pangs knowing away throughout the day and which will leave you feeling more satisfied and full is water. Everyone should drink around eight glasses of water per day to themselves and their bodies in tip top shape but water can also be used to fill you up. Very often, we mistake the feeling of hunger for the feeling of thirst, our body tricks us into believing we need food when sometimes we are just thirsty and a large glass of water is all that is needed to dissipate those hunger pangs. So make sure that throughout the day you drink plenty of fresh water and around a half hour before you are going to be having a meal, drink a large glass of water or two.
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There are many things that influence the major decisions that we make in our lives. We can have long thought out plans and preparations, yet there are times when events can alter our plans without any warning. My husband and I talked about having a home by a lake for our retirement years. We planned our investments, savings and time off towards achieving that goal. Then one day I happened past a house on a large lake just as a realtor was placing a for sale sign in the front yard. I had often admired the house and I took down the reality information. When I looked at that property listing on the internet I was pleasantly surprised that the price seemed to be affordable. We were still several years away from retirement but we made an appointment to see the house. We fall involve with the hundred year old home and the wonderful lake property it sat on. We made the huge decision to move to the lake home and commute.
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Alarms for homes, pools, outbuildings, and other structures can be a great way to protect what is yours. These are very important, and many will have them for the peace of mind, even when they might live in a very safe place. Most people worry about two things when they get a new system, and both are easy enough to deal with. Some worry they will always be setting off their own alarms, and some worry what alarm installation will do to their home.
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There is no definite answer. If it is there, it is rather relative. Most people know the number of calories in the food items they buy by reading the label. Nevertheless, if you ask them how many calories they should eat per day, most of them have no clue. Of course, if you have to probe further and would like to know how many calories they should eat in order to increase their weight or maintain it at the existing level or reduce it, do not expect any valid answer.

However, you can use a rule of thumb to get the approximate number of calories you need per day. For Instance, assume your weight is 200 pounds. Multiplying the number by 10, you get 2000 (that is, 200 X 10 = 2000). It means you should eat 2000 calories per day to maintain your current weight. Eat less to lose weight and more to gain it. If you consume 3500 fewer calories per week at the rate of 500 calories per day, you are likely to lose one pound of weight.
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