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Michael Allen - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I can't say that my life hasn't taken some interesting turns over the last few years. I was working as a freelance writer with a Masters in Administration and Supervision for backup when a friend of a friend of a friend of mine heard about my ability to analyze problems and produce viable solutions. I took a look at a project 84 Lumber was completing and thus began a new episode in my life. ... [More]
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- What is the Tony Robbins Difference?
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] What makes Tony Robbins different from other motivational speakers? He has the tools that it takes to improve your lives. He just doesn't motivate you and leave you hanging looking for answers. Tony Robbins has a lot to offer.
- The Art of Seduction in the Right Hands
[Relationships:Singles] There is negative criticism about the Seduction Community and Mystery's teachings of the Venusian Arts, but I just don't think this movement is being viewed quite appropriately by those who want to criticize it. Looking at all the factors involved, it's a rather innocent movement that is both sharing and caring. Mystery is sharing with men who need it most the Venusian Art women crave.
- Little Touches
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] So many things promising us everything from money to weight loss to better relationships. If we are willing to pay the money, we can learn the secrets. But, are there really any secrets? I found one secret that holds true.
- How Does a Work at Home System Work?
[Home-Based-Business] I'm sure if you've looked for a work at home opportunity that you are tired of the secrecy so many "gurus" share about their "systems." There are reasons why they are so secret about their systems. Some systems aren't worth the money you're paying and some are so simple that you could have figured it out yourself.
- The Mechanics of Celebrity - Madonna, John Wayne Bobbitt and Susan Boyle
[Arts-and-Entertainment] It's an interesting illusion that Madonna, John Wayne Bobbitt and Susan Boyle can be mentioned together in the same sentence. But, I have found a way. The mechanics of celebrity is the issue that can bring just about any three celebrity names together in the same sentence.
- Employee Identification Numbers and Your New Credit File
[Finance:Credit] The truth about starting your credit history over with an EIN. Watch out for the scams! There are plenty out there.
- On the Set
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] A hilarious look at how Hollywood goes about making movies and then distributing them, especially how the awful ones get through. How else can movies like the Toxic Avenger get explained?
- Revolutionary Investing Solutions Are the Signs of Tomorrow
[Finance:Wealth-Building] Revolutionary investing solutions are popping up all over the place. This is the time of the sweet deal maker. I've always said that even in the face of adversity, opportunity will arise. There is opportunity in the upturn as well as the downturn. You just have to be positioned for the advantage.
- The Infamous New Year's Resolution to Lose Weight - Get Started Now Before the New Year Rolls Around
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Let's start off the next year now! That's really what you have to do if your New Year's resolution is going to be to lose weight. You have to get your mind ready for the holidays and then you have to literally set your mind to accept your resolution for the New Year.
- These Economic Times Are Perfect to Start Letting Your Money Make You Money
[Finance:Wealth-Building] Even if you only have small investment capitol, now is the time to begin letting your money make you money! You may not see it now, but you will. The economy is ripe to start producing millionaires if only they knew what to do.
- Why People Are Miserable and Try to Spread Misery
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] Watching Ted Nugent on Criss Angel's Mindfreak, I recognized something that I had never quite realized. Ted Nugent is known as the Alpha Male and he can easily intimidate people he's around without even trying. Criss Angel has his own share of success and is a man among men himself. They got along great and they worked together nicely.
- Christians Don't Have Enough Trust in God
[News-and-Society:Religion] In this day of hatred and heated debate, some Christians think it's appropriate to protest publicly with words of hatred missing the very message they are commissioned to spread. Christians who allow themselves to judge others have little faith in God.
- The Journey of a Screenwriter
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] If you've ever wanted to know how to get in contact with celebrities, I've got the secret. This is a how-to, a story, and a what not to do all wrapped up in one. If you need a celebrity for your cause or you have your own reasons, I've got the way that you can get in touch with anyone you want.
- Position Yourself to the Advantage
[Investing] Position Yourself for any economic situation. With every loser, there's a winner. With every fall, there's a rise. With every adverse situation, there's opportunity. Make sure you are in the right place at the right time.
- Slower Growth Does Not Equal Recession
[Investing] It was reported months ago that we might be headed for a recession. I even remember some experts who were broadcasting that news a year ago. Reading the economic situation can be confusing and a bit scary if you can't find the opportunity. Slower growth is far different from a recession. Slower growth is after all still growth.
- Winning the Holiday Weight Loss Battle
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The holiday season might be upon us, but that doesn't mean we have to ruin our diets and watch our weight start increasing again. There are things we can do even during the holidays to keep losing the weight or at least to keep them off until the holidays are over.
- The First Step in Weight Loss: Change Your Mind
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Diets are so hard to follow because they often leave us unfulfilled. We want to do it all in just a few days. But, it's unrealistic to want to lose 25 pounds in two days when it took months or even years to put on the weight. You have to literally change your mind.
- Extreme Maximum Weight Loss Conditions
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] This fast food, work from home, internet-based business lifestyle has put the weight on me for the last time. I've battled with my weight for years. I've taken it off and I've made the mistake most people make after they've dieted successfully. I've gained it right back! Not this time.
- New Travel Accommodation Trends
[Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Making travel arrangements isn't like it used to be. I mean, you can still do things the old way if you want. But, you can make things so much easier on yourself if you take advantage of the latest trends.
- One Last Vacation This Year
[Travel-and-Leisure] School has started. Labor Day has passed. Summer is officially over. But, you could probably still squeeze one more vacation in before the cold weather really starts to hit.
- The New Era in Travel Arrangements
[Travel-and-Leisure] Many things have changed in the world of travel. Some things are tougher. Some things are more convenient. But, most travelers believe that it's all for the better.
- Traveling Around the World With a Guide
[Travel-and-Leisure] Sometimes, you only get one chance to make the most of your travels. You really never know when you are ever going to get to come back to a city or country. A travel agent only gives you an itinerary and provides you with travel arrangements. When you hire a travel guide, you are hiring an expert.
- Wet Outdoor Fun
[Home-Improvement] The summer is coming and that means plenty of things. For most, there's a vacation coming. There are bar-b-cues on hot days with friends and family. Wouldn't it be nice to have a pool for everybody this year?
- Summer's Coming - The Do It Yourself In Ground Swimming Pool
[Home-Improvement:DIY] Summer is on its way. Even though there is a small threat of some winter left, summer will be here before you know it. A pool in your own back yard would make everything a little better. How to put a cost effective in ground pool in your back yard all by yourself.
- In Ground Swimming Pool - 1000 Dollars
[Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Pool installation experts would have you believe that you need them for their specialty. What if you slowed down and thought about it for a second? What would be so hard about doing it yourself? It all depends on what you want to do and how bad you want to do it.
- Chauvanist
[Relationships] There is a difference between a chauvinist and a chauvinistic pig. Is he courteous or just domineering? This is a hilarious look at what a chauvinist and a chauvinistic pig is.
- If We All Could Choose: How Infants Get Their Assignments
[Self-Improvement] Have you ever thought of what it would be like if you could choose what kind of life you are going to have? These infants get their chance.
- Fathers of Today
[Self-Improvement] I read a great deal about people who never had the pleasure of having a father in their lives or the ridiculous other end where they had too much of their father in their lives. I can't imagine being either of the two. Not wanting to spend time with our children or wanting to hurt them in any way is unimaginable to me. We need to step up our game fathers.
- 100 Most Beautiful Women in the World
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] A Look at Peoples Most Beautiful List. Their list might show some beautiful women, but it hardly is accurate. I've got a list of my own, but who is on it? What about the most beautiful woman in the world that no one knows about? Shouldn't she be on that list rather than merely celebrities.
- Reflections of the Criminal Mind
[News-and-Society:Politics] The notions of law, crime and criminal behavior are flipped on their head. The truth is actually an astounding view of life and the way things actually are. It might not be so much as the world is the reflection of the criminal mind as it is that the criminal mind is a reflection of the world.
- World Peace-A Reasonable Solution
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] If we catered the whole world to focus on our kids, we would pull ourselves out of this slump. Think about it! It will work. When we make our kids happy, we make ourselves happy. But, not only that. In order for us to cater this world to our kids, we would have to start thinking like them.
- When The Pope Speaks
[News-and-Society:Religion] The Pope has been wrongfully blamed for making remarks that accuse Muslims of being prone to violence. The media has resulted to misquoting and misunderstanding the Pope in their attempt to stir up drama.
- The Common Ground
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] The Pope might be able to do what Bush can't even comprehend at this point. He can bring us closer to a safer world by generating dialog between the various cultures. His visit to Turkey might be able to bring our worlds together.
- Terrorism Insurance
[Insurance] Terrorism insurance is a very real need and nothing to be discarded lightly. But, there are scams taking advantage of the real threat we all face. Know what to look for when you are considering terrorism insurance.
- Truth and the Satisfaction of Hallucination
[Self-Improvement] This world becomes less engaging for me as I learn of all the myths I grew up accepting. The privileged classes are simply better than the rest of us by way of obvious fortune. Good looks mean everything. Proper attire is a sign of proper upbringing. I soon learned that class had nothing at all to do with wealth; in fact the wealthy often show less class than a homeless lady working in a soup kitchen.
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