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Getting Bent into Shape

The other day, I unfolded a Chinese food container getting it ready for the recycling bin. I noticed that flattened, it was a very interestingly shaped white piece of cardboard. It could have been used in that state for several things including, some...

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The Shattered Identity - Part I

I. ExpositionIn the movie "Shattered" (1991), Dan Merrick survives an accident and develops total amnesia regarding his past. His battered face is reconstructed by plastic surgeons and, with the help of his loving wife, he gradually recovers his will...

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What are You Thinking in Your Heart

What is going on in your mind? Are you thinking thoughts of peace, prosperity, and happiness? Or, are you thinking thoughts of doom and gloom? A person can tell what goes on in the mind of someone else by the very way they walk, the way they talk, th...

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Midlife Dating Filling Your Social Calendar

If you find yourself suddenly solo at midlife wondering how to keep a balanced social life and meet other singles, you aren’t alone. Sometimes friends and country clubs are divided up in the divorce along with the possessions, or you may find your ...

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What to Do When You’re Worried

Worrying? Who doesn’t these days? There’s such a great choice of things to worry about – terrorism, the economy, the rising cost of health insurance – and then there’s our more personal list – the difficult teenager, an aging parent whoâ€...

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Feast and Effective Emotional Intelligence Training

Studying Emotional Intelligence (EI) can bring immediate results. EI means your ability to understand and manage your feelings and those of others, and to use the information to relate better, plan more flexibly, think more creatively, prioritize, mo...

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Mindfulness and Curiosity Inspiring Affection

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." Albert Einstein I like to think of Mindfulness and Curiosity as best friends. If Mindfulness is the quiet one noticing new things, Curiosity is the more energetic one willing to explore the...

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Get Off The Grass - Groundcovers For Problem Places

Why fight nature? If you’ve got an abundance of shade, thin, sandy soil, or other lawn challenging conditions, keep your sanity and your budget intact this season and install groundcover plants instead of attempting to reestablish a lawn.Groundcove...

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What is a Duvet Cover

A Duvet Cover is actually just another name for a Bed Comforter Cover. It's like a very large pillow case, is is normally used to cover a down comforter. Using a duvet cover makes changing your bedroom decor quick and easy, and it's much ea...

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How to Deal With Contractors

Not everyone is aware of how to deal with contractors. Imagine that your Home Improvement Loan has been granted. What do you do next? Do you rush out and find the first available contractor and offer them your cash? Not a good move. Whether you'...

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