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Q-Tip It!

Back in the 1920’s when Polish-American entrepreneur Leo Gerstenzang invented cotton swabs as a safer way to clean his baby’s ears, he called his product “Q-Tip.” Actually, his first name-choice was “Baby Gay” – but that didn’t sell, ...

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Our House Hunting Experiences in Andalucia Southern Spain

Our House Hunting Experiences in Andalucia Southern SpainMontefrio, Granada Province We fell in love with a property in Montefrio Granada. We checked by phone if it was still for sale, flew out two days later only to find it had been sold six months ...

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Watch What You Say!

Everything you say has an impact on others.I’ll never forget the time I was walking through the waiting room where I worked; there was a patient sitting there, looking very unhappy. So I smiled at her as I walked by. On my way back through the wait...

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Planning on Doing Some International Travel Over the Holidays

[shudder]. No really, a little EQ - managing the attitude, and using the ole noggin' can make it almost pleasant!1. Pack your patience and your Emotional Intelligence.Turn down the emotions, turn up the forethought. Example - research your dest...

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S T R E T C H I N G YOUR Outer Limit

You can't prove anything to anybody who doesn't want tobelieve you... just like you can't attempt to help somebodyto improve their circumstances if they won't let you coachthem in that direction.Why would you want to help someone ...

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The Four Work Stresses of Christmas

It is December 14th, but the plants in my garden wouldhardly let you believe it. Geraniums are still inflower, roses are still blooming and my magnolia treehas yet to lose a single leaf. London may be basking inpeculiarly unseasonal weather, but Chri...

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HOW TO SET GOALS - Part 2

What is really important to you right now in your life? In other words, what do you really value? The main headings are: PEOPLE- THINGS- OTHER, e.g. career. Also finances. That word MONEY again! Areas of goals: These can be divided into short, medium...

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You Can’t See Your Own Eyes

You Can’t See Your Own Eyes by: Helaine Iris My friend called me this morning from her favorite coffee shop. She was taking a break from work. I sensed frustration in her voice. Something clearly was on her mind. After a few minutes of small t...

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Shooting From the Lip...It's a Deadly Game

Shooting From the Lip...It's a Deadly Game by: Oscar Bruce FOOT IN MOUTH DEPARTMENT In Northern Canada there are two seasons, winter and July. When the back roads thaw in July they get muddy. Trucks traveling the back roads leave deep ruts ...

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Trusting the Universe – Or Not

Trusting the Universe – Or Not by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Faith and trust in a Higher Power are two different things. Faith is about believing in God/Higher Power even though there is no proof. Trust is about noticing all the times that our Guid...

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