Sunday, March 30, 2008

Barbie and Ken: Santa and Mrs.Claus Suits Made Easy

By Fran Matthews Would you like to have Santa and Mrs. Claus suits for your Barbie and Ken dolls this year? How about a toy sack to go along with the ensemble? You can sew these outfits for your dolls in just a short time. The following are some suggestions to consider as you create your holiday doll costumes. 1. Use doll patterns that you already have. You dont have to go out and buy a special pattern made just for Santa and Mrs. Claus suits. With a few modifications, you can create your own unique designs. For Santa, you will need a long sleeve jacket, a pair of pants, a belt, and a hat. For Mrs. Claus, you will want a long dress. 2. Find fabrics you are comfortable with. Suitable materials include red polyester, fleece, or panne velvet. All of these choices sew up very nicely with a low shred factor. White fur or fleece works well for the trim. Black vinyl with a faux leather appearance makes a nice belt. Use a small square of yellow or gold vinyl for the belt buckle. The same red and white materials can be used for the Mrs. Claus costume, too. 3. Design a beard for Santa and attach it to the hat. I like to use white fleece for my trims and beard just because its easier to control. Fur has a more realistic look, but can shred when you cut it. White fleece has a soft texture, and a warm, finished appearance. If you choose white fleece for Santas beard, use a double layer and add a few vertical seam lines to create a realistic look. Then, sew it to the hat so that “it fits just right” when you slip the hat onto your Ken dolls head. 4. Sew up some black boots to complete Santas suit. I used black polyester with white fleece trim because I like working with those fabrics. But, you can use other ones, such as polyester, panne velvet, fleece, felt, or velour. Secure two 3-inch strips of 1/4-inch elastic in each boot. Sew one along the ankle line, and the other along the top of the boot. These elastic strips will help to hold Santas boots in place. 5. For the Mrs. Claus dress, add some white fleece to the sleeves and at the bottom of the dress hemline. Gold trim around the neckline and bottom edge will give her dress a fancy, holiday style. For her hat, start with a circle of red fabric, and add white lace trim around the outer edge. Then, add 4 1/2 inches of 1/4-inch elastic to keep the hat on her head. I sewed the elastic about 1/2 inch just inside the outer edge. 6. Remember to sew up a drawstring sack for Santas toys. The sack could be made of a fabric with reindeer, bells, elves or a festive holiday scene. Follow basic steps to make a drawstring bag. For presentation purposes, fill the sack with stuffing or whatever you have around to give it a full appearance. Keep in mind that these are just suggestions to help you as you design your own unique Santa and Mrs. Claus suits for your Barbie and Ken dolls. There are no right or wrong materials to use. Have fun creating your individual style! Fran Matthews is a mom who enjoys crafts and cooking. For photos of this project, see http://www.bestdesignercrafts.com/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Fran_Matthews http://EzineArticles.com/?Barbie-and-Ken:-Santa-and-Mrs.Claus-Suits-Made-Easy&id=357180 keyword ambien manufacturer boards comments uses for zolpidem tart zolpidem patient assistance program ativan 2mg
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Saturday, March 29, 2008

3 Quick Robotic Online and Offline Marketing Strategies to Help You Work Less and Make More Money

By Jeff Mills What is Marketing? There are many text book answers to this but I like these two definitions the most. To be successful, you have to understand what marketing is, and how to advertise. Marketing can be defined a number of ways. Val Smyth, founder of Mentors In Motion taught me that Marketing is the art and science of empowering, strengthening and developing real relationships with another human being, based their wants or needs and not yours or mine. Mark Victor Hansen instructed me that marketing is the ability to effectively reach out to a lead, and offer them your product, your service, your personality, and your information. It is really about Information Entrepreneurship, or being an infopreneur, which is the best of all possible businesses to run. Robotic Marketing is all about using tools and techniques, which get more done, faster so one can work less and make more money. So how does one robotically or use automated systems to get the right message, to the right market, using the right media? Here are 3 examples of tools people are using to explode their business. 1. www.MyVoiceShot.com Voice Broadcasting or Voice Mail Blasting. Voice Broadcasting over the phone has been a practiced used by stealthy robotic marketers which has really grown in popularity over the last 16 months. Politicians use them to get people out to vote. Coaches and Schools use them to communicate practice schedules and school closings. And marketers use them to get people information about their products and services. Here is the way it works. Instead of calling 1000 people by hand, smiling and dialing, and leaving 900 answering machine messages (most people are not home), why not let a computer do it for you? Take your permission based lead list, segment out their phone #s. Record your pre-written answering or voice mail message and time it to be about 40 seconds. 40 seconds is your target because you want to keep the entire time on the phone under 60 seconds. All companies charge a fee and this particular one is .12 a minute. If you go over 60 seconds you get billed a whole .12 more. Consider most people have an out going message on their phones of 10-15 seconds, this keeps you under 60. Your message should sound as though you are calling a long lost friend. Dont sound like a robot, or a tele-marketer, be natural and real. You must tell them 1. Who you are 2. The purpose of the call 3. Benefits and features 4. One Call to action In my opinion, your call to action is the most important thing. Because from here, you will direct the prospect to the next step, which continues the automation. Do you want them to send a blank email to your Autoresponder Follow Report? Do you want them to visit your website and Buy? Do you want them to call you back? Make your call to action clear. By using a voice broadcast tool successfully, you can collect leads, collect visitors and connect with customers who call you back, because you told them to in your message. 2. www.autorespondertool.com Email Follow-Up Tool It is possible, that even though they have been around for a long time, sequential email follow ups, might be a brand new concept to many. The goal is to capture the email, and send a series of email follow ups, reports, or relationship building newsletters with repeated exposures which will lead to a purchase. Experts have shown that it often takes 7 or more ad exposures before prospective customers actually make a purchase. With autoresponders and unlimited follow ups, your opt-in prospects will automatically receive your message the essential seven or more times over a period of days, weeks, and months when they request information from you. They save you time, increase your conversion rate, maximize your marketing efforts, keep you organized, and increase your profits. I have autoresponders for leads about different travel products I sell. I have autoresponders training people on how to run their own home based businesses. I use autoresponders to collect email leads of people who sign up to join me on tele-seminars. So how to you get the lead? It must be permission based to add them to your lists, so you can either generate them custom or send massive traffic to your site, where the single purpose is to collect a name and email address. It has been asked, What is the most important thing you can get from a lead on your websites??” Most people say, A Credit Card Order and yes, that is important for sure, but what we are really after is an email address. www.Autorespondertool.com shows you many videos on how to install and use email capturing devices on your sites to collect more leads. 3. Tele-Seminars Sell More Products from Your Seat, Right at Home I used to travel around the country, doing live seminars teaching people how to make $1000s at home with their own business. While I was doing this, I was away from my family, spending tons of money on travel, hotels, food and seminar marketing, that it was wearing me out. Getting people in the room and cheeks in seats was the most difficult part. So, when I discovered the power of doing Tele-Seminars, everything changed for me. I no longer needed to spend a fortune to get people and myself to a physical location and waste time away from my family. With the right invite, to the right leads and clients, instead of talking to one person on the phone at a time, you can talk to 4, 29, 179, even 250 or more and do a killer phone presentation, with out having to leave your home office. Alex Mandossian once did a tele-seminar to financial advisors in a hospital bathroom, after his wife gave birth to their child and sold over $12,000 worth of product in 45 minutes. Armand Morin once did a tele-seminar one night in a hotel room and sold over $43,000 worth of product. I did a tele-seminar to some customers on a new back end product and was able to generate over $75,000 in sales in only 55 minutes. Before you do your first tele-seminar, use a good conference call service. You can get some for free like www.totallyfreeconferencecalls.com and www.freeconferencecall.com. For more features, bells and whistles, check out www.Voicetext.com or http://www.eagleconf.com for monthly pay services. Here is a good format on how to do your own tele-seminar. Try to keep it laser beam focused and do not wander from your objectives. - First talk about your background - Then your product, company, service, compensation plan - Spell out features and benefits - Strong call to action - Offer one time incentive for buyers to buy now. I have done hundreds of tele-seminars and sold over $250,000 worth of products and services, right from my home office, on live tele-seminars, and I did not have to even wear a suit or buy anyone a fancy dinner. Record the tele-seminar, use a company like www.idictate.com to transcribe it and then use the content as a valuable report or sales tool to send to those via email, who could not make the call, and get orders later! Robotic marketing tools are essential to use if you want to get more done faster, with less effort and increase your bottom line profits. Begin using tools like voice broadcasting, autoresponders, and massive attendance tele-seminars and start working less and making more money. Jeff Mills is a Former Youth Pastor of 9 years. He is a very successful author, speaker, information entrepreneur and has built multiple 6 figure incomes from his home office. Jeff is currently involved in many passionate projects which you can read about immediately at: http://www.whoisjeffmills.com and http://www.coastalcallcenter.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeff_Mills http://EzineArticles.com/?3-Quick-Robotic-Online-and-Offline-Marketing-Strategies-to-Help-You-Work-Less-and-Make-More-Money&id=57523 dominican republic ambien sleeping pill ambien symptoms ol zolpidem tartrate ambien mail order
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Thursday, March 27, 2008

Fix Your Bad Credit History in 10 Ways

By Nathalie Fiset There is no easy or quick solution to erase a bad credit history. Your credit history reports are maintained by companies such as credit bureaus which collect data from mortgage companies, banks and other creditors. For aperiod of 7 years, the credit bureaus can report precise negative credit data. They can also report bankruptcy for 10 years. Reports cannot be erased from your record. Poor credit history, even though brought about by unemployment and illness can only be corrected by time. Your bad credit history can really affect you in the future. If you’re in dire need of money in the future, your record may hamper the loan process. In reality, many people have taken sorts of action to fix their credit history. If you’re one of these people, here are some ways to repair your credit history: 1. The initial step to repair credit history is for the debtor to check why the creditors have put you in a bad credit standing. Ask the creditor if there are any corrections or adjustments needed in your credit report. 2. Always pay your bills on time. Paying on time will have positive effect on your credit rating. 3. Maintain only a minimal number of credit cards. If you are having a hard time paying for all these credit cards, request the creditors to lose your account. Report to all your credit agencies about this status change. Nowadays, there are incidents where credit cards or information therein are stolen, secure your card information and number so that you will not be victimized by credit card fraud. Immediately report to the credit company when your card has been stolen. They can verify if there are any unusual transactions taking place. 4. Prevent tax liens due to an inability to pay federal or state property or income taxes and bankruptcies. A bankruptcy is kept in your credit history for 10 years. The unpaid tax liens are kept for 7 years. 5. Request a reduction in the credit limit of your account. This will lower your borrowings and your available credit. 6. Request a friend or family member to be a co-signee for a credit card or a small loan to re establish your credit standing. Always pay on time! Keep on mind that your relative or friend’s credit history will also be affected once you fail on your payment. 7. Carefully choose a credit card that can help you rebuild your credit history. Designate an amount of money and maintain it in your account so that you will have enough money to cover for all the charges. 8. Secure a copy of your credit report yearly. Carefully examine the report to be sure that there are no errors in billing and it is free from fraudulent and questionable charges. There are times when a single purchase is charged twice. If there are no errors, then you have to solve your bad credit history. You can negotiate with your credit company to agree on a payment plan. Once you have agreed on the payment plan you have to follow it to restore your good credit standing. If you fail, this will be a part of your bad credit history. 9. At times, there are unforeseen events like medical problems, job loss or divorce causing you to miss or delay in paying bills. The late payment is reflected in your record. To repair this bad history, contact the creditor and explain. Request for an adjustment in payment plan and ask them to remove the bad credit report once you have paid your balance. 10. There are available credit repair clinics which fix restructure payments and repayment plans to fit in your budget. These credit repair companies charge as much as $2000 for administrative fees and paper works. Once you’re caught on a bad credit standing, the best way can be to deal with financial institutions personally. For more information now go to: http://www.nobrainercreditfix.com/Fix-Credit-History.html http://www.myalpha-power.com or http://www.aperfectharmony.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nathalie_Fiset http://EzineArticles.com/?Fix-Your-Bad-Credit-History-in-10-Ways&id=462296 mixing xanax and ativan long term effects of ambien zolpidem ambien buy ambien board message
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Great Looking Skin � A Simple 4 Step Skin Care Guide

By Donna Kelly Step 1: Decide what type of skin you have. This is important so you know how to care for your skin and what products to use. There are 3 basic skin types: dry, oily and combination skin types. Type 1: Dry Skin Dry skin occurs when the dermis does not secrete enough oil, or sebum. The result is tight, drawn, flaky skin and a dull complexion. In more extreme cases, dry skin lacks elasticity and can be extremely sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold temperatures. Type 2: Oily Skin This type of skin has over-reactive oil producing glands, which makes the face shiny, especially the forehead, down the central panel of your nose and the chin (the T-zone). The pores of this skin type are enlarged making it prone to blackhead, pimple and acne. Oily skin needs special cleansing to keep the pores unclogged. Type 3: Combination Skin People with combination skin typically have some oily skin and either normal or dry skin on different parts of their face. Normal skin has a balanced oil and water content and feels smooth and velvety, not dry or oily. Normal skin is evenly toned with tiny, generally unclogged pores. After a wash it feels smooth and comfortable. Normal skin only occasionally breaks out in spots. Combination: Normal to Oil People with normal to oily skin generally have normal skin on their cheeks and oily skin with enlarged pores on their T zone, the area that stretches across the forehead and down the nose and chin. The T-zone needs extra attention as spots may often break out in this area. Combination: Dry to Oily This skin type is also marked by oily skin in the T zone and dry, taut skin on the cheeks. Step 2: Develop a good daily Skincare regime. There are 3 steps to basic daily skincare: a. Cleansing b. Toning c. Moisturising Let’s break down each step. Cleansing does just that, it cleans your skin. By cleansing, you are removing any dirt, oil, bacteria and makeup. Toning does three things: it removes anything that your cleanser didn’t already take care of, it restores the pH level of your skin and it prepares your skin to receive the moisturiser. Moisturising helps to seal in your skin’s natural oils and it acts as a barrier between your skin and the environment. Even oily skin needs a moisturiser, but chose a light product. It is best to moisturize immediately after applying toner. Moisturising is something everyone of every skin type should do, including those with oil rich skin. Besides these daily steps you should also, less frequently, exfoliate and use a facial mask. Exfoliation allows you to remove dead skin cells sitting on the surface of your skin. The circular motion in which exfoliating should be performed also helps to stimulate your skin allowing oxygen to come to the surface. Exfoliating is a crucial step for those with either dry skin or those with dehydrated oil rich skin. Facial masks give you an extra boost to combat any concerns you might have for your skin. Just remember not to keep your mask on for more than 15 minutes because you could actually burn your skin. All masks should not be applied on the eyes (there are eye masks specifically formulated for this delicate area) and should be washed off with a warm face cloth. So how often should you really be doing all of this ? Cleansing, toning and moisturising should happen twice daily; morning and night. You can exfoliate and give yourself a mask every one to two weeks depending on your skincare concerns. Here are the steps you should follow for your day to day routine: 1. Cleanse 2. Tone 3. Moisturise And here are the steps to be followed on the days you choose to also exfoliate and apply a mask: 1. Cleanse 2. Tone 3. Exfoliate 4. Tone 5. Mask 6. Tone 7. Moisturise This may seem like a lot to do but your every day routine shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes and your weekly routine no more than 20 minutes. Step 3. Choose appropriate skincare products for your skin type Your beauty specialist will be able to advise you on the best products for your skin type and skin care routine. Step 4. Lifestyle impacts on the health and appearance of your skin, here are some lifestyle tips for enhancing your skin’s appearance: 1. Avoid over exposure to the sun. Sun damage leads to hyper-pigmentation (brown spots) which can develop into serious skin disease. Excessive exposure can also exaggerate and thicken fine lines. Use an SPF 15 or higher foundation or sun cream on all exposed skin, especially on your face. 2. Don’t smoke Easier said than done for smokers but please remember your skin is a large organ and it needs a lot of circulation. Smoking impairs circulation dramatically. That’s why smokers’ skin can look dull and gray 3. Get adequate rest and nutrition Eat right and get plenty of rest. Keep vitamins such as C and E in your diet regime. 4. Protect yourself from stress - both emotional and environmental stress. 5. Touch your face less and wash your hands more! It’s very tempting to pick, poke, squeeze, and scratch in front of the mirror. But the more you traumatize the skin, the greater your risk of scarring. Apply treatment products and let them work. 6. Keep your makeup clean. Replace the sponges in your compact on a regular basis. 7. Exercise. Exercise promotes capillary functioning which can decrease premature aging. It also increases oxygen to the tissues which helps skin look young. Donna is a trained makeup artist with her own beauty business. As both a business women and a mom with 2 children Donna understands the time pressures on women today and through this, and other articles, has endeavored to take the complexity out of looking great with some “busy women friendly” beauty tips and advice. If you would like to read more of Donna’s articles check out her website: http://www.coloursandscents.co.nz Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Donna_Kelly http://EzineArticles.com/?Great-Looking-Skin—A-Simple-4-Step-Skin-Care-Guide&id=176813 zolpidem toxicity dog class action suit against ambien ambien india no script ambien free sample
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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Challenge Coin Display Cases and Challenge Coins Tips

By Paton Jackson I find it amazing that the interest and popularity of challenge coins and challenge coin displays keeps rising. I get many questions about military challenge coins so I have decided to gather some valuable tips for you. The most popular challenge coins are navy challenge coins, marine corps challenge coins, army challenge coins, air force challenge coins and police challenge coins. Which one do you prefer? Challenge coins are more precious than one can imagine they usually worth a couple of bucks, but they have a sentimental value no one can evaluate. Thats way; you must protect your military challenge coins by using a challenge coin display case. Buy a challenge coin display that totally answers your needs: 1. One that will make you proud of your challenge coins collection Some have dozens of challenge coins from navy challenge coin, marine corps challenge coins and army challenge coin to air force challenge coins and police challenge coins. A collection like this could be really impressive. 2. One that will fully protect your challenge coins Most of the challenge coin display cases have a plastic capsule for each individual coin. I find the military challenge coins a bit magical. Did you know that no one can point exactly when the first challenge coin was made? Some say that the first one is date to World War 1. Others say that the first military challenge coin is from the Vietnam War. I believe that people are just starting now to understand the real value of challenge coins. A good investment would be purchasing as many different challenge coins as you can. They are going to be an expensive collectible item in a few years. But one should remember that a challenge coin represents values before everything support to the organization minted on the coin whether it is a navy challenge coin, marine corps challenge coin or any other organization. Find more valuable coins info and the best place to buy coins from on Challenge coins best sources. More valuable info on ==>online-coin-collecting-values.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paton_Jackson http://EzineArticles.com/?Challenge-Coin-Display-Cases-and-Challenge-Coins-Tips&id=171499 lethal dose of ambien ambien 25 mg cheap online zolpidem ambien ultram
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Sunday, March 16, 2008

Switching Banks: Is Your Bank Giving You The Best Deal?

By Peter Kenny If you believe that your bank is costing a more money than it really needs to be, then perhaps it is time to change the habit of a lifetime and switch banks. Although many people remain loyal to their banks for life, there is no need to do this. Your bank is a business and they will treat you as such, and so in turn you should look for the best deals possible. Here are some tips on whether you should switch banks or not. Why switch banks? Although many people are happy with their banks, this does not mean they are getting the best deal. Obviously, if you are unhappy with your bank then it is time to look elsewhere. However, if you have been with one bank for a while then perhaps it is time to look at the alternatives. If you find that you current bank is still the best, then great. If not, then you could save yourself some money. Look for the best deal Before you switch banks, it is crucial that you shop around. Just because you are switching banks doesnt mean you should switch to the first good deal you come across. Look at all the alternatives, including online banks and credit unions, before deciding on which bank has the best deal for you. Contact you current bank If you are thinking about moving banks, then before you do so you should contact your current bank and see if they can match the terms you can get from another bank. Dont tell your bank you are thinking of leaving as they might remove certain privileges you have. Instead, try and negotiate a new deal, as it is often easier to get a better deal from your current bank than move to a new bank. However, if your current bank doesnt want to negotiate then you know it is time to switch banks. Complete application process Once you have found the right bank for your needs, you need to complete the application process. Once you have filled in any necessary forms and made sure that all the terms make sense, your new bank can begin the process of transferring your payments and money from your old bank. If you have fairly regular accounts then this should only take a week or so to complete. Advantages of switching banks Of course, then main advantage of switching banks is that you can get better terms on the financial products that you already have. You may also be able to get new features from a different bank that will help you to save money or make banking easier for you. Disadvantages of changing banks Although there are advantages to switching banks, you must remember that it is wont always be so easy. If you have complex accounts or are borrowing money from your old bank, then the procedure might become more complicated. Also, if you switch banks regularly it can seem like you are financially unstable. Although switching banks isnt always the best option, if you are unhappy with your current bank or want to get a better deal then you should look at what other banks have to offer. Peter Kenny is a writer for The Thrifty Scot. Please visit us at Savings Accounts and Child Trust Funds Visit www.thriftyscot.co.uk Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Kenny http://EzineArticles.com/?Switching-Banks:-Is-Your-Bank-Giving-You-The-Best-Deal?&id=310500 ambien multiple sclerosis encyclopaedia keyword keyword foie zolpidem tartarato zolpidem ambien ingredient
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Friday, March 14, 2008

Energy Enhancement and the Zen Story Of Hyakujo, A Zen Story Of The Antahkarana And The Higher Self

By Swami Satchidanand The Antahkarana is the communication bus, the energy of the Holy Spirit, which connects between heaven through our seven chakras into the center of the Earth. These three represent the Trinity. The Father, the Earth Mother and the Holy Spirit or Sat Chid Ananda. We ourselves, our seven chakras, represent the Son. The Antahkarana in terms of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus is that which communicates between the Sun and the Earth. It has these physical representations from antiquity The Obelisk is the physical, artistic, objective art, representation of the Antahkarana or the tower which connects all the chakras together. The Egyptian Obelisk like Cleopatras Needle in London, from thousands of years of Antiquity. The Tower. The Tower struck by Lightning of the Tarot. The Rainbow Bridge which connects all the infinity of chakras from the center of the earth chakra through the seven chakras of the body and up through the infinity of chakras above the head. Spire, inspire, aspire - Every brick aspires to become a Cathedral The Sufi Inspired Minaret of the Blue Mosque in Turkey even has the representation of the chakras above the head built up the towers. But only three. Now we need to go higher. Buddhist Stupa showing the representation of the Jhanas, or Chakras above the head. The Native American Indian Totem Pole has many chakras, gods, blockages on the way up the Antahkarana to the Eagle. In the story below the horse whip is the “finger pointing at the moon” it is the antahkarana. We do not use it because it is higher than the intellect. We are apart from it and yet it is part of ourselves. And when we do not use it or get in its way we are then the witness of its use by our higher selves. Then the flowers shower. The energy of the higher self rains down upon our crown chakras, and we are deafened by the lightning bolt of energy which energizes us from on high. Commentary, Satchidanand. When Hyakujo first arrived at Chiang-si to pay his respects to Ma Tzu, Ma Tzu inquired, “from where have you come?” “From the great cloud monastery at Yueh Chou,” answered Hyakujo. “and what do you hope to gain by coming here?” asked Ma Tzu. Hyakujo replied, “I have come seeking the Buddha-dharma.” To this Ma Tzu replied, “instead of looking to the treasure house which is your very own, you have left home and gone wandering far away. What for? I have absolutely nothing here at all. (Nothing, or anatta, nirvana, is the higher self, so really he is saying, Here I have God!! commentary Satchidanand) what is this Buddha-dharma that you seek?” Whereupon Hyakujo prostrated himself and asked, “please tell me to what you alluded when you spoke of a treasure house of my very own.” Ma Tzu replied, “that which asked the question is your treasure house. It contains absolutely everything you need and lacks nothing at all. It is there for you to use freely, so why this vain search for something outside yourself?” No sooner were these words spoken than Hyakujo received a great illumination and recognized his own no-mind. Beside himself with joy, he bowed in deep gratitude. (the treasure house is the higher self, the soul, the monad, the logos and higher, commentary by Satchidanand) Hyakujo spent the next six years in attendance upon Ma Tzu. But as Tao-Chih, his first teacher, was growing old, he wanted to return to look after him. Before Hyakujo left Ma Tzu, he went to pay his final tribute to him. Seeing him coming, Ma Tzu raised his horse whisk straight up. Hyakujo asked, “are you in the use of it, or apart from the use?” Ma Tzu hung the horse whisk on the corner of his chair. After a minute or so, he asked Hyakujo, “hence forward, how do you open those two leaves of your mouth to work for others?” At this, Hyakujo took the horse whisk and raised it straight up. Ma Tzu said, “are you in the use of it, or apart from it?” Hyakujo hung the horse whisk on the corner of the chair. Just at that moment, a great roar, like hundreds of thunderbolts falling, rained on Hyakujo’s head. Ma Tzu had given a shout which, it is said, deafened Hyakujo for three days. Director Satchidanand, is one of the leading teachers of Meditation. He helps people worldwide reach further than they EVER thought possible, FASTER!!! http://www.energyenhancement.org Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Swami_Satchidanand http://EzineArticles.com/?Energy-Enhancement-and-the-Zen-Story-Of-Hyakujo,-A-Zen-Story-Of–The-Antahkarana-And-The-Higher-Self&id=118735 lorazepam vistaril lorazepam dosages ambien urine test migra-profen ambien
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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Depression and Experts

By Friedrich Asen This article is about depression from an unusual perspective. It is about the powerlessness and hopelessness of modern psychological science and research. The importance of an holistic approach to mental and physical health will be explained. Do you know, what really startled me since I was a child? It is actually very simple but profound at the same time. I could see that there were problems in the adults’ lifes. That was one thing. The other was that they never seemed to really get beyond them. My first assumption about grown ups was that they are really smart people. I mean, they were grown up and I was a kid. You admire them. Anytime they want they can turn on the TV or take the car for a ride, just for fun. They can go to sleep whenever they want or they can stay awake till the morning dawn. They are gods… My father used to comment on the radio news. From what I could hear I realized that adult people are not what they seem to be. They lacked knowledge, although they heavily pretended to have some. Adults build huge hospitals, but the number of diseased people is increasing. They do a lot of research, but things get worse. They are holding big conferences, but there is no solution to poverty, hunger and pollution. The destruction of the planet continues, unhampered. They scientifically study the human mind for years, but still they are fighting over minor issues and killing each other. Depression is rampant. The experts are wearing white coats of authority and they look really impressive. But the picture is deceiving. They are as helpless as the rest. They have been told that depression is caused by some material disfunction in the body. They wouldn’t admit it, but this theory is the cause of their own latent or acute depression. There is one important saying: “Doctor, heal thyself”. So, obviously, an expert treating depression in a person should be free of that mental condition himself. But is this really the case? Are our experts examples in their own lives? Have they achieved the peace of mind and the happiness that we are looking for? To be quite frank: Our mental health experts are haunted by depression themselves. Of course, their job is demanding and it is hard to stay untouched from all these unfortunate human destinies. But that is no excuse. For a health practitioner it is of prime necessity to become a strong, positive and loving personality. It is not enough to just “know” one’s field of “expertise”. Life operates on rules that cannot be managed properly just by some theoretical knowledge. A doctor abusing nicotine and alcohol is as unbelievable as a psychologist suffering from a minority complex, being arrogant and insensitive. People tell me about their experience with mental and physical health practitioners. They feel ignored, misunderstood and treated like an innate object. That’s how modern science looks at it’s objects: things, which have to be manipulated into proper function. People feel that the experts lack self esteem and hide behind academic degrees and honors. They rightly perceive all this as symptoms of personal weakness. How to develop real trust in such a person? The formal training in any given area was much less in former times. But that does not mean that we have become advanced. Modern education has created highly trained specialists in their respective fields, but being too much focused on a tiny segment of reality they seem to have lost the whole big picture. At the same time they have lost themselves. A person is not just ears or heart or mind. A person is an individual being. And what does that mean? A person cannot be divided. A person is one. Treating a depressed person without this consideration will only lead to frustration and more depression. Depression spreads like wildfire. People seem to get lost in the rat race and the competition. Survival of the fittest. They drown in the struggle for existence. The one and only thing a depressed person needs is unalloyed love and compassion. No one will learn this at university. The students will learn about material processes in the body, in the brain. But they will learn little or nothing about the person possessing the body or brain. In this way they will not learn anything about themselves, too. They will look at depression with the arrogance and helplessness of a lost soul. How should they be able to help? A psychologist, a coach, a trainer, a priest, a doctor: they all have to understand what life really is. They have to thoroughly understand themselves first. They have to get rid of their own depression and hopelessness deeply buried in themselves. They actually have to become free and independent loving persons. That is the real challenge: How to transform oneself into a great personality. Theoretical knowledge alone is useless. Friedrich Asen is a spiritual counsellor, coach and author since 20 years. He lives in Austria near Vienna. If you are looking for more quality information about the subject of depression, visit his website http://www.overcome-depression-now.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Friedrich_Asen http://EzineArticles.com/?Depression-and-Experts&id=121562 abusing ambien how long does it take ambien to completely leave the system zolpidem tartrate controlled drug lorazepam sublingual
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Relocating Overseas

By Ross Bainbridge The global expansion of corporations and ever increasing educational opportunities has made international travel and relocating a very common phenomenon. The experience of living overseas is looked at as an opportunity for growth. International relocation requires many changes, additional planning and preparation. These range from the simple everyday basic necessities, such as household electrical appliances, to the professional and cultural aspects. The first step is to contact the embassy of the new country and obtain information on visa requirements and vaccinations. A valid passport is essential, prior to filling in an application for a visa. Most embassies are located in Washington D. C. Details of all consulates are also listed in the Foreign Consuls of the United States directory, available at public libraries. Many countries require a letter of recommendation, which can be obtained from an individuals bank manager or employer. Once a visa is obtained, the next step is to begin the moving process. Most companies in the United States assist employees in moving from one location to another. Selection of an appropriate moving service may be made with the guidance of others who have moved or from Internet research. Attention must be paid to the services offered by each moving company and their guarantee policies. It is a good idea to contact a relocation specialist. They offer a chance to have a smooth and trouble free relocation. They assist movers not only in finding a home, but also in taking charge of setting up the home, utilities and communications. Relocation is the best time to have a garage sale and discard any unnecessary items collected over the years, or simply donate to charity. It is important to run through a checklist to ensure that nothing important is left behind. Moving overseas often means a journey into the unknown. Gathering as much knowledge as possible about the new place may help make it a wonderful adventure and an invaluable experience in life. Relocating provides detailed information on Relocating, Relocating To Las Vegas, Relocating Tips, Relocating Overseas and more. Relocating is affiliated with NYC Moving and Storage. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ross_Bainbridge http://EzineArticles.com/?Relocating-Overseas&id=270130 no prescription ambien zyprexa ambien alcohol sleeping pills 2b ambien ambien cr with prescription
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Monday, March 10, 2008

Become Your Local Calendar Girl And Make Your Business The Envy Of Your Town

By Allen Taylor OK, this one’s been overdone, but not entirely. A calendar still makes a great marketing tool. The reason is simple. It keeps your name in front of your customers all year long. So how do you ensure they use your calendar instead of someone else’s? Make your unique. Use an odd-shaped design. For instance, if you own an auto detailing shop you might design your calendar in the shape of a Ferrari. Or maybe, if you are a party supply retailer, you design your calendar in the shape of a balloon, with a string dropping down from the bottom of the calendar. Another way to make your marketing calendar unique is to personalize it for each customer. Suppose you have a list of Grade A customers you want to reward for their business. So as a Christmas gift you give them a calendar with important dates on it. But the important dates are important to them. In other words, their wedding anniversary, childrens birthdays, graduations, etc. Of course, the implied task is that you keep a running file of all your customers with this information in it, but you should be doing that anyway. Include photos of people in your community. Maybe they are prominent people or just regular people. Either way, you give your calendar a local, “down home” feel. Another way you can add value and make your calendar different from your competition’s is to have a contest - an art contest, photo contest, famous quote contest, whatever. It could be anything that will get your customers involved in designing the calendar with you and you have 12 winners. Each winner gets his or her name printed on the calendar to the corresponding month bearing the winning entry. Then you give them all away. Of course, you don’t want to leave out the most important thing. Your logo and business name should appear on every page, either on the photo or design page, or on the calendar page with all the dates. Ask your customers to hang your calendar on their wall in their office building, retail shop, or other prominent location. The idea is to put it where their customers will see it and ask about it. One final thing: A great way to get your customers to display their calendar in a location where their customers will see it is to personalize it for their business. Put your logo and business name all over it, but right beside theirs! They will be so taken with their business being on it that they won’t care if yours is - and they will display it for sure. Allen Taylor is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and copywriter. He specializes in world-class marketing for small businesses. For more information about how to make your business shine visit http://www.taylor-and-associates.com Be sure to check out Allen’s ghostwriting services and sign up for the free e-mail newsletter. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Allen_Taylor http://EzineArticles.com/?Become-Your-Local-Calendar-Girl-And-Make-Your-Business-The-Envy-Of-Your-Town&id=235335 2mg ativan ambien generic nonprescrption alternative 5 htp ambien ambien breast feeding
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