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Hazing and Harassment By : Rory Ridley-Duff-23700 This article examines the unusual argument that leaders are chosen through a careful process of hazing and harassment by groups of followers. Self-defense tactics against surprise attacks, for the average person. By : Pierre DuPlessis111 Pierre DuPlessis111 Self-defense tactics against surprise attacks, for the average person. 1. Self-defense in a one-on-one situation without weapons (any woman can do this): 1.1 Put car keys or other sharp instrument through fingers into a fist to pierce an eye, nostril or ear (use only if unavoidable). 1.2 Break, damage or injure foot bridge bones by kicking down hard with the heel of your shoe. 1.3 Denting in the windpipe with stiff knuckles or other hardware instrument like a portable mirror, can leave a person struggling for air. 1.4 Spray the face and eyes with aerosol insecticide, oven cleaner or pepper spray to cause a severe burning effect to the eyes and throat. 1.5 Kicking very hard in the groin with a foot or knee can have a severe paralysing effect. 1.6 If you have it nearby and can find the time, use an electrical shock weapon to paralyse a person. They come in many forms of stun guns, like a baton, flashlight, cell phone or the latest disguise in the form of a tampon. The Pink Stinger disguised as tampon: While most tasers and stun guns are dead giveaways the moment thieves and other unsavory characters lay eye on them, chances are they won�t be able to notice that the Pink Stinger is actually a taser disguised as a tampon, giving ladies the extra confidence in knowledge that they have an edge when it comes to the element of surprise. What makes the Pink Stinger deadly in the arms of a lady under threat is its ability to dispense up to 50,000 volts of power - more than enough to disable and disorient your assailant while you take this window of opportunity and get some help. 1.7 Grabbing hold of a male's testicles and applying severe pressure with a simultaneous pulling action as if you want to pull them out of their pocket, can break a stranglehold. 1.8 The latest inventions in gadgets is a small LED flashlight, with high intensity brightness, to render an attacker disorientated. The Photonic Disruptor TALI Green Laser Pointer Self-Defense Gadget Blinds Attackers. This green laser pointer is a rugged waterproof high-powered laser that blinds attackers temporarily without doing permanent damage. Featured on Discovery Channel's "Future Weapons" this self-defense gadget uses focus-adjustable collimating lenses for range and power compensation. 1.9 Rapex device: According to Interpol, South Africa has the highest rate of rape in the world. It is estimated that nearly one million, seven hundred thousand women a year are raped there, but only around fifty-four thousand cases are reported. An inventor in South Africa has come up with a possible solution to end the country's unenviable reputation of being the rape capital of the world. It is estimated a woman or girl is raped every 26 seconds in South Africa. Recovering from Divorce: Honor the Truth By : Shelley Stile Do you remember the old adage that states there’s your side, there’s my side and then there’s the truth? If we were totally honest with ourselves, we too could see the truth of any situation. Once we accept that truth, we have the newfound freedom to gain clarity, discover our options and make real choices that are based in reality and not a subjective interpretation of what is. The past no longer runs the show. A world of possibilities opens that we might otherwise have missed. To recover from divorce one must face the truth. Its Not a Secret By : David Taylor After watching "The Secret" over and over again, I am beginning to wonder why I am getting the feeling that something is missing. Of course I did all the things that were expected of me, and yet I still had a feeling deep down inside that something was amiss. Putting this down to my possible resistance to the prosperity that was soon to come my way, I batted on regardless. Nevertheless, I could not shake off the growing thought that things were not quite as easy as they were being portrayed in the DVD. Pain Reduction - A Mind Over Matter Situation Thanks To Self-Hypnosis By : Alan B. Densky, CH Think about all of the times pain has hindered you from engaging in activities that you enjoy - perhaps playing tennis, running, fishing and even sitting can be unbearable when you're in pain. There are many dangers associated with pain medications. But there is no hazard in a hypnotherapy pain relief program. So isn't it time to look into this method? How Gratitude Can Change Your Life By : Shelley Stile Thanksgiving is right around the corner, the holiday that has its origin in the Puritans tradition of giving thanks for a good harvest. The Puritans werent the first in this regard. Many religious and societal traditions are based in the concept of gratitude. What all these traditions may or may not have known is that recent scientific studies point to a direct link between gratitude and a deep satisfaction with life. Not only is it good to give thanks, it is good for you to do so! In a study at the University of California at Davis, Professor Robert Emmons came up with some very interesting and illuminating results from his research project on gratitude and thankfulness. Professor Emmons found that people who kept gratitude journals on a weekly basis exercised more regularly, reported fewer physical symptoms, felt better about their lives as a whole, and were more optimistic about the upcoming week compared to those who recorded hassles or neutral life events. In addition, participants who kept the journals were more likely to make progress towards their personal goals in life. Magical Phobia Treatments By : Alan B. Densky, CH According to the National Institute of Health, better than 40 million people in the United States experience anxiety disorders and phobias. Suffering with a phobia drastically impacts the quality of life. But keep the faith, effective support is obtainable. Cutting By : bivan Self-abusers generally grow bad behavioral habits, and show signs of low self esteem and depression. Pleasure And Empowerment Through Art Therapy By : cas If art imitates life, and an expression of human activity, then art can help us understand an individual's state of being through his works. Artists who are knowledgeable about human development, psychological theories, clinical practice, spiritual, multicultural and artistic traditions have discovered the healing potential of art. Healing From Car Accidents By : fris arbes Dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder brought about by car accidents can be as traumatic as the crash itself. Some people avoid seeking professional help for fear of reliving painful memories of the incident. However, the healing process may help them discover new strengths they didn't know they have. Mind Messaging and Subconscious Mind By : Hussey Reclaim your body and your excitement about life. Rick Pendery - Second Chance Program Raising Self-Respect in New Mexico Inmates By : Jayden Adams A unique social rehabilitation model is now in place in the criminal justice system of New Mexico. The program not only offers drug rehabilitation, but also engenders self-respect in the incarcerated as a way to help reduce criminal tendencies. The program is overseen by Rick Pendery, the national executive director of the Second Chance Centers, and Joy Westrum, the president of the Second Chance Program. Rick Pendery - New Drug Rehab Model Used in Second Chance Program in Albuquerque By : Jayden Adams A new drug rehabilitation program that uses long-term nutritional and sauna-based detoxification with no alternative drugs is achieving high success statistics in a prison setting. Run by Rick Pendery, the national executive director of the Second Chance Centers, and Joy Westrum, the president of the Second Chance Program, the program has been running for several months in a secure setting in Albuquerque, NM. How To Forgive By : Michelle Beaudry Teaches you how to forgive, step by step. Forgiveness allows you to upgrade how you feel about your past, and get on happily with your life. Socially Challenged You Are Not Alone By : alo This article tackles the difficulties of having social anxiety disorder. It also details some of the ways and means to manage this emotional and psychological problem. 12 Steps to Living a Conscious and Authentic Life By : kensium Below are the 12 Steps to Living a Conscious, and Authentic Life. These are included in her Negaholics book and in her upcoming Transformational Coaching book. Does Society Overlook the Courageous Acts Real Women Make Every Day By : Sue Mackey-8975 Women Navigating Adversity: The courage they didnt know they had. Can the Law of Attraction Make You Irresistible By : Connie Domino-8975 Is there a secret to getting the things you want in life "A Better You" Your 7 days program to self-improvement By : sukbinder singh Is your self-esteem ,on the rocky side.Here is some helpfull hints to improve,the better you i.n seven days. Your assigned character in life By : Krishnan C. This article is about how real enjoyment of life can be possible whatever may be the profession or the strain, the interconnection between good health and calm state of mind, and stress management through the technique of mind relaxing. When to Think About Hiring a Personal Image Consultant By : Rob Parker When it comes to jobs and broadening your outlook on life personal image is everthing. Using Positive Affirmations to Achieve Success By : Roshawn Hall Although people do not always realize it, they can often be limited in what they can achieve by mental boundaries. These mental boundaries can in turn be overcome by positive affirmations and affirmation enhancement. The Mightiest Motivation By : Mandy Evans-6242 How to use the natural, mighty motivator everyone was born with. ADD-Friendly Systems Can Change Your Life By : Tellman Knudson Attention deficit disorder (ADD) wasn't recognized until about twenty years ago. Before that time, children who didn't sit still in their desk chairs, who seemingly daydreamed all the time, and couldn't meet homework assignments were considered troublesome and undisciplined at home... The secret and the law of attraction philosophy can change your life. By : KenWilson The law of attraction was first published in the book the science of getting rich and states that you get what you think about. This philosophy is centered on the idea that your thoughts and emotions control your destiny. The science of getting rich was written in the year 1910 by Wallace D. Wattles and has inspired a successful film called the secret. At the very core of the movie the secret is the law of attraction philosophy which reveals a whole new perspective on reality: we attract those t Three Things to Consider when Considering Nursing as a Career By : Grant Eckert You have decided to become a nurse. You can picture yourself looking crisp, efficient and professional, nursing some poor sick person back to health. Or, perhaps, you see yourself in the operating room. It is like a scene from ER or Scrubs. You can imagine yourself helping-out the chief of surgery or the head of staff or....Perhaps, you should stop and think first. The Nursing Shortage: Why Nursing is the Growth Area of the Economy By : Grant Eckert Nursing is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States. Over the next few years, nursing will create the second largest number of jobs among all occupations. According to the United States Department of Labor, this trend will last through 2012 with faster than average growth for registered nurses. You can expect similar trends for home health aides and nursing specialists such as clinical nurses, anesthetists, midwives and nursing practitioners. Funding Your Nursing Degree By : Grant Eckert If you plan to go to nursing school, you need to think ahead. Attending college or university is expensive. As it is an investment in your future, consider the matter carefully. Creating the Elusive Lunchtime Facelift By : Lloyd M. Krieger, MD-7577 After years of frustrated efforts, new techniques and products have allowed plastic surgeons to deliver noticeable improvements and freshening with little or no downtime. What is Enlightenment By : Chuck Bluestein-4263 There is this word, enlightenment. Is there really a state of consciousness that is supreme where there is no misery or suffering Have psychologists actually discovered this state of consciousness If You Think It, It Will Come By : Mary Dziennik-7278 Are you ready to transform your life Do you have the desire to become the best you can be Learn how to change your internal beliefs about yourself on a deeper level, and you will see change occurring in your life. It really is all up to you. Mindfulness Meditation and the Law of Attraction By : Kevin Doherty-6600 Learn how to attract what you truly desire into your life using the power of mindfulness meditation. Three Steps to Successfully Deal with Angry People when Tempers Flare or Violence Looms By : Lori Prokop When we feel angry, we are focused on what we don't want or don't have. Our thinking becomes about the wrongness of others. The tragedy is we have lost sight of what we do want and need. The Tarot as a Guide to Life By : Marissa Valentin-6548 Tarot cards are tools used by people to help get answers or advice in the form of divination. There are 78 cards in a Tarot deck. These 78 cards are divided into two parts - the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. Each card represents a different meaning. The Major Arcana cards relate to the journey of life and life lessons, while the Minor Arcana are representative of daily life and relate to the cards of an ordinary playing card deck. The Tarot is often used in psychic readings as a tool for getting clarification. Breaking Down Numerology By : Marissa Valentin-6548 Numerology is the use of numbers and number combinations in divination. Numerology is often used as part of psychic readings. Each number corresponds to a meaning. They also correspond to the letters of the alphabet. It is though these meanings and correspondences that numerology is interpreted and charts are made for divination. Runes Can Be a Guide For Lifes Tough Times By : Marissa Valentin-6548 Runes are based upon an old German alphabet. Runes are generally small stones. They can be any size, shape or color. Sometimes they may even be carved on sticks. Runes are used often in divination practices. They are comparable to Tarot card where they can not exactly predict the future, but rather give an explanation of events that could happen. Stop Sabotaging Cupid! How Hidden "Love Beliefs May Ruin a Relationship By : Mandy Evans-6242 Improve your love-life by changing your beliefs about love The Power of Gratitude By : David Hooper-6067 Financial wealth, close relationships and interior harmony are the major positive outcomes of one special force in this Universe, namely gratitude. Ever since we are really small children, our parents, grandparents, relatives constantly remind us to politely say Thank you for all good things that happen to us. While this is just the basis, there is nothing more legitimate than this sort of attitude. Law of Attraction A Summary By : David Hooper-6067 In its elementary, most uncomplicated form, Law of Attraction (LOA) insists on the soundness of one deeply embedded saying: like attracts like. The thing is that the matters on which you set most of your interests, most of your attention are the ones that will be instantly drawn into your life. Use the Law of Attraction to Find Your Ideal Partner By : David Hooper-6067 The law of attraction is at work in every single human relationship. Using the law of attraction to our benefit, we can attract our ideal partner. First, you must visualize and imagine the type of mate you seek: everything from looks to intelligence to personality to interests. This will create space in your heart, and in your life, for that special someone to eventually materialize. Activities to Build Self-esteem By : Lyca Shan You possess more personal power than you can possibly imagine. The ability to manifest our own reality is the power of creation itself and our self-esteem is an integral part of how we wield that power. How To Say I Love You! A Short Powerful List. By : David Rolin-5744 Love is more than words. It is more than an occasional gift. Love is a commitment to another person that shows itself in our willingness to adapt to and cooperate with another person. It is hard work. As the years pass, it requires more than any-old-gift to show genuine love. But, if we have been paying attention, we know more about what is important to our partner. We are better at loving. RELATIONSHIPS : A Few Musts To Keep In Mind By : David Rolin-5744 Once you win him/her over, your approach may become casual. Once this attitude becomes an every day affair, the relationship suffers and like a brick taken out from a wall a day, the wall of relationship slowly becomes weak and one day collapses to your shock. So, do not keep your attitude casual. Always be loving and caring towards your partner. What You Should Know About Your Pets And Feng Shui By : Cucan Pemo So, youve decided to look into this Feng Shui thing and youve started to make some changes around your home. Youve rearranged a few things here, put out a few good luck charms there and youve adjusted your color scheme accordingly. 10 Keys To Using Color With Feng Shui By : Cucan Pemo For those that are looking to change their lives and want to take a fresh, organic and affordable path to that goal, Feng Shui is the answer. Feng Shui is much more than just organizing your belongings in a particular way to allow for optimal chi flow, it is an entire state of mind. Ten vital bodies in Astrology By : Cucan Pemo From the first time that humans looked toward the sky and began to chart the movement of the sun, moon and the planets, men have been assigning meaning to what they saw. It wasnt enough to simply record where the sun moved, when an eclipse happened or when a planet was brightest, complex and varying stories and myths were given to each celestial event to help explain things that were happening in the observers own life. 7 of The World's Luckiest (and Unluckiest) Numbers By : Cucan Pemo From the first day that man began to study numbers and their significance in every day life, some numbers have been assigned certain characteristics. Some numbers have been thought to be lucky, while others are considered unlucky. And its not just Western culture that has done this. 7 Interesting facts About the History of Astrology By : Cucan Pemo Ever since humans looked toward the sky for some kind of meaning to life and answers to the big questions, astrology has been a part of many peoples lives. The fact that essentially every culture has, at different times, looked towards the stars for understanding speaks to the universal nature of astrology. 7 Important Tarot Cards in the Major Arcana By : Cucan Pemo The world of Tarot is a wondrous and fascinating place filled with mystical power and interesting legend. How the various tarot decks evolved from their original form to that of the common deck of playing cards is one of historys best stories, but lets take a look at some of the most well known cards that make up the old-fashioned tarot deck. Subconscious Mind Power - 3 Vital Steps to Unleash It! By : Michael Lee To unleash the hidden power of your subconscious mind, achieve all your goals, and get anything you want, you must take 3 vital steps. Coping With Anger By : John Smith We all have felt the hot flashes of anger, although, perhaps, not on such an epic scale as Shakespeare depicted. However, even though you might not be driven to radical lengths, the ability to control your temper, whether or not your anger is justified, remains crucial to both your personal and professional life. Seizing the Moment: The Reality of Being in the Moment By : Dr Leo Kady What scientists believe happens is that when we live entirely in the moment, we free up the brain to think visually by turning off parts of the brain that drain energy away into neurotic and anxious thinking. Develop Your Intuition By : John Smith Science tells us that we are using 10% of our brain capacity. Wow! Does that put a new perspective on all the 'experts' out there! How much do we really know about anything Do you ever wonder what possibilities exist if you were using the full capacity of your brain Intuition is an integral part of your receptive thought process. You are receiving intuitive impressions all the time...yes, even in this moment!. Seizing the Moment: Live It By : Dr Leo Kady Happiness, motivation, peak performance, and energy come when we're living in the moment. Get Rid Of Your Stuff! Declutter Your Life By : Clare Evans Do you have drawers and closets full of clothes you don't wear Rooms full of junk taking up space. Are you a bit of a hoarder How much stuff do you have in your house that you don't really need or use Now's the time to have a good clearout and here's how to do it. Do You Have Abrasive Friends Like These By : Abrasive personalities 101: Are you friends with people that constantly drain your energy, in both obvious and subtle ways Several types of people will exhaust you or deter you from your path of extreme self-care. The people with abrasive personalities will slowly but surely suck the life out of you. So watch out! Forgiveness: the Power to Overcome By : Ann Stewart Unforgiveness is a trap. It holds you bound to the scene of pain. Forgiveness, on the other hand sets you completely free! Negative Thinking Robbing Souls of Inner Peace By : Negative thinking robs the soul of inner peace. As a positive person, one thing I detest is negative thinking. My son is the biggest pessimistic in the world in my opinion, and this boy can drive a mother out of her mind if she allows him to do so. Raise Those Vibrations By : Ruth Brown Gain a deeper understanding of how the universe works to provide us with the abundance that is naturally already ours. Is He Trying To Control You By : Laurie Weiss Relationship advice for women who feel like victims of controlling husbands. Discover how you are cooperating in maintaining such an unproductive relationship and explore your options for making critical changes. Becoming the Alpha Male: Learning to Be the Go To Guy By : Learn how to expand your influence, power and attraction level by becoming the go to guy. 8 Tips to Manage your Anger By : John Neyman, Jr. 8 Tips to Manage your Anger Not Happy Be a Chooser not a Victim By : David Steele Our life works and can be full of joy when we make effective choices. Our life can be full of sorrow if we make ineffective choices. Chooser vs. Victim As a child, choices were made for me and I had little power over what happened to me. This is normal for children, but when we take this attitude as adults I call it being a "victim" The opposite of being a victim is to be "The Chooser" What connects a mountain in Sudan with a neighborhood power Black-out By : Annett Tate Here's what happened when my neighborhood was plunged into silence and darkness - and why it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. What Is The Magic Phrase That Magnetically Pulls Desires To You By : Roger Haeske You are a powerful being, much more powerful than you may have ever realized. Each and every one of us, are kings of the highest nobility. We have unimagined powers to create anything we want to experience. 10 Steps to Take You From Perspiration to Inspiration By : Kim Nishida Are you running on life�s treadmill with the speed setting turned up a little too high Does everything feel like a struggle Why not use inspiration to create energy that propels you up and over life�s inevitable speed bumps Here are 10 steps to get you started. A New Way to Heal by Embracing What You Least Want! By : Richard Ross A new understanding about why your judgments about your personal issues and challenges are often the very reason you have difficulty healing them. And a gentle exercise that can help you shift out of those longstanding life problems. Learning To See Challenges As Opportunities By : Wendy Betterini Are you a person who loves challenges, or hates them I must admit I've spent most of my life as a person who hates them. I always thought of challenges as frustrating, maddening obstacles keeping me from where I want to be. I even used to take them personally, feeling like the universe must hate me and like to see me struggle. ;-) As I grow older and (hopefully) wiser - I find my competitive nature rising up to meet these challenges, and I'm learning to see them different... Worry Causes Anger. By : Christos Varsamis If you are constantly worrying then you are harming your body and mind, and eventually your emotions will explode into anger. Worrying often leads nowhere, since most times, the things that people worry about are out of their control. For example, if you have bill due tomorrow and do not get a paycheck until Friday and no one has the money to lend you then you have to wait until Friday to pay the bill. Why worry about it until Friday arrives, since there may be nothing you ca... Low Self-Esteem Symptoms By : Christos Varsamis People with low self-esteem rarely live their life to the full. They distance themselves from others, and are thus denied their love and support. They rarely, if ever, make full use of their abilities. Instead, they end up brooding about the injustices of life. Such people are a loss to themselves, their family and to society. Some of them even take to crime, alcohol and drugs. Invariably, people with low self-esteem are uncomfortable with success. They tend to believe tha... The American English Accent:: The Voiced And Unvoiced By : Frank Gerace The voiced and unvoiced consonants In this section we will try to clarify the difference between the voiced consonants and the unvoiced consonants. If you want to master English pronunciation you have to able to distinguish between these two types of consonants. This is necessary for you to learn the proper pronunciation when you learn new vocabulary. And more importantly you need to know the difference between voiced and unvoiced consonants to be able to pronounce the... When A Technique Doesn't Work Try Another In Managing Your Fears By : Stan Popovich What do you do when you try to manage your fears and it doesn�t work the first time around The answer is that you try again with other techniques that might be more effective. Here are some things that a person should consider when managing their fears and anxieties. The person struggling with the anxiety must realize that managing anxiety and fear takes practice. So when experiencing an anxiety related situation, begin to learn what works, what doesn�t work, and what you... A Piece of Blarney Stone 10 ways to empower your communication By : jamie The Blarney Stone is a historical stone, or actually part of the Blarney Castle in Ireland where it was believed that kissing the stone can grant you the gift of gab. Yeah, it seems strange in this day and age, but who are we to question tradition It's not like I'm saying that Santa Claus doesn't exist (OOPS!). There is so much to know about conversation that anyone, even I, could ever realize. You can go though watching talk shows; radio programs; clubs dedicated to public speaking; ordinar What Does It Mean To "Self Improve" By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Self Improvement has become mainstream. In the last few years, since I have been writing articles and submitting them to article sites, I�ve noticed that the category of �Self Improvement� has been showing up lately when it was never there before. To me, this is very good news. But what does it really mean to �Self Improve� What are we really improving when we self improve And what �self� are we improving We each have two �selves� � our wounded self and our core Self... 5 Conversation Tips for Dealing with Awkward People By : Peter Murphy Any good conversation tips must include reference to things you just should not do. There are some habits that you should put a stop to so you can communicate effectively. Art of Conversation Made Easy By : Peter Murphy The art of conversation comes so easily to some, but for others it is a real struggle. Learning how to get past those things that stand in your way are the first step to learning the art of communication. Conversation Starters that Work Like Magic By : Peter Murphy Starting a conversation is one of the hardest parts of communication. Some conversations begin easily, but others seem as if it hard work just to get them off the ground. Having a good idea of great ways to start a conversation will help you avoid problems the next time you try to begin a conversation. The Fatal Aspects of Anger By : Saleem Rana Since anger is such a prevalent emotion in our high-stress societies, we tend to take it for granted. We even consider it a healthy release of pent-up emotions. Yet, at its extreme, anger can kill you or someone else. Public Speaking - The Art of Speech Making By : Robin Chandler How do you speak naturally while all those people are watching you This document covers hints and tips on public speaking and presentation skill, dealing with public speaking nerves and anxiety, public speaking skills and public speaking techniques, public speaking training.

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