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1041. Hearing vs. Listening
      DEFINITIONSHearing - To perceive or apprehend by the ear; to gain knowledge of by hearing; to listen to with attention. Listening - To pay attention to sound; to hear something with thoughtful attention; to give consideration; to be alert to catch an unexpected sound.COMPARISONSTo really key in to what the person is saying and not saying. To look for the meaning and the feelings behind what is being said. To go beyond the words. Giving your deepe…



1042. Alarm Systems: Not Just For The Wealthy Anymore!
      Over the last 22 years that I have been involved in the security alarm industry, I have seen quite an evolution. Changes have not only taken place in what type of equipment is available, but also in how the consumer buys and use’s the equipment.When I first started in the business, alarms where used mostly for commercial applications. Businesses had to have them to watch over their product while they were closed. Insurance companies made sure the…



1043. ON THE JOB: Getting Along
      At some jobs, you will find that co-workers sharepersonal experiences, problems, and triumphs. Inothers, co-workers maintain professionalrelationships, keeping personal talk to a minimum. Ineither type of work environment, you will need tolearn to get along with the people you work with.Think about the difference you would feel in thefollowing two scenarios:1. You work in an office where every time you leavethe room, you are the topic of conversa…



1044. The Warning signs of Online Fraud and How to avoid it
      The number may seem grim for Web-based commerce. In 2004 in the Unites States alone, computer users logged in more than 207,000 Internet fraud reports to the U.S. Internet Crime Complaint Center. If you look hard at this number, you may be astounded, and a good bit frightened, by the implication. You may ask, “Is it really safe to buy and sell at an online site?” Put simply, the answer is: yes. The Internet is an incredibly powerful tool for busi…



1045. How to understand the investment potential of an artists work
      An artist’s background is important and definitely impacts on the value of their artworks. Most of us understand that an artwork by an established or accomplished artist is worth more than that of an lesser known artist. An investment quality contemporary artwork is usually made by an artist who has specific art education, who has successfully exhibited his or her works and has some gallery placements. Like all material investments, artworks repr…



1046. Stress Lessons From A Tea-pot
      Have you ever put water into a teapot to make tea before? Do you stop and think about what happens when you do? Like most of us, I'm sure you don't even give it a second thought, but let's examine it a bit.First, you pour cold water into the teapot, cover it, turn on the stove, and leave. What happens next is interesting. As the water beings to heat, the molecules in it begin to move faster and faster until the water begins to boil.Next, the stea…



1047. What is the difference between "Store Brand" and "Professional" Cosmetics?
      Everyone has heard the cliché 'you get what you pay for'. This is the main difference between professional cosmetics and store brands. You have to say to yourself 'How come I can buy eye shadows in the store and they only cost $2.00?' The reason is the quality of the products in just not as good. Let me give you some practical examples. First let's look at foundation. Most of the foundations found in stores that are liquid are just that, liquid. …



1048. Job Hunting Tips #5 Creating a Sense of Security
      In a time of economic downturn, international turmoil,company restructuring and corporate mergers run amok,thousands of people are either out of work or fearful oflosing their jobs. Is there, then, such a thing as job security?No job, in itself, is totally secure. Governments cut back,unions have periods when they have no work available fortheir members, directors and CEOs are forced out, self-employment ventures fail. Even the most coveted and p…



1049. How love dies. Spot the symptoms now, and get your love back on track.
      Are you starting to feel that your man has changed so much, in a negative way, that your relationship is starting to die a slow death? In this article I will shed some light on the kinds of things men do when they want to extinguish the flame that sizzles their love. I will also give you some some ideas on how you can reignite the fire in your relationship. Here are some to the signs to look out for: His love for you is losing its life-blood, if…



1050. How Do Work Boots Protect You
      It should be an obligation for worker to wear work boots when they are in the field or in dangerous zone. Preventing is better than to cure when unexpected happen to those workers.You too! Don’t forget to wear your work boots when you work outside! You have to protect your feet. You don’t want to face any trouble while working, right? Your work boots will protect you from mud, water, electricity hazard or other unwanted stuffs which you might ste…



1051. How You Feel Affects How You Shop and How Much You Spend
      Have you ever stopped to think about how your 'mood' affects the way you shop, not to mention the amount you spend? Think about it. If you want to save a lot of money, avoid shopping whenever you are in one of these moods: DEPRESSED, UPSET, or ANGRYIt's very dangerous for your pocketbook to shop when you're either depressed, upset or angry. Why? Many people find that shopping takes their mind away from their problems. In fact, it probably d…



1052. The Dangers of Peer-to-Peer Systems
      Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems do not operate on secure lines, thus providing a conduit for hackers to enter a network or computer, access personal and confidential information, as well as deploy viruses or worms. Users of P2P systems are prime targets and/or launching points for malicious hacker attacks simply because it requires downloading and sharing electronic files or programs, not to mention usage on publicly open and interpretable industry s…



1053. Surviving a Long Distance Relationship
      Challenging and difficult, though they may not be what we want to hear, are the words that best describe long distance relationships. Keep in mind however, that the words are challenging and difficult, not impossible. Many people choose to give a long distance relationship a try, with the constant curiosity if it was the right decision to make and if it even stands a chance. The truth is, a long distance relationship has just as much a chance of …



1054. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
      Cheshire-Puss,'... said Alice, 'would you tell me,please, which way I ought to go from here?' 'Thatdepends a good deal on where you want to get to,' saidthe Cat. 'I don't much care where---' Said Alice. 'Thenit doesn't matter which way you go,' said the Cat.'---so long as I get somewhere,' Alice added as anexplanation. 'Oh, you're sure to do that,' said theCat, 'if you only walk long enough.'-- Lewis Carroll, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'-- …



1055. Get Legal, or Get Cheated!
      'Get Legal, or Get Cheated!'Are you an Ecommerce business owner, or do you just seem to be one? There is a difference, and that difference will hurt your business.When you sell products on the Internet, just like anyplace else, you need to be buying those products from a direct wholesale source. Either the factory itself, or a factory authorized distributor. If you’re not, you’re paying middleman markups that chip away at your profits until you’r…



1056. The First Step to Real Success
      Do you want to have success? Do you want to feel a successfulperson? Success is what many people are striving for. Success is deemed to be the ultimate goal to strive towards. That's fine to a degree, because we all need to head towards something worthwhile. However, one of the problems I've noticed is that, although many people say they want success, they can't define it clearly. Their definition of success is vague.People tend to measure succes…



1057. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Works So Well
      Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the study of “the wider range of qualities which enable people to excel – self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, empathy, etc.” (Daniel Goleman). It refers to your ability to understand and manage your own feelings and those of others, and to use the information to guide you to relate better, plan more flexibly, think more creatively, prioritize, motivate yourself and others, have better relationships and bet…



1058. Stop thinking about it ... do it,repair your credit
      If your credit is messed-up like mine use to be and you are thinking of doing something about it.It's time to stop just thinking and do something about.Do you know the longer you wait to start fixing your credit,the worst it get and it take longer to repair your credit It is not my place or goal to make ethical decisions for anyone.But to provide you with the credit repair information you need to make an informed decision It's the decision of th…



1059. IS YOUR INNER CRITIC WORKING OVER-TIME?
      Do you have an Inner Critic who seems to always be on duty?It is that voice that sounds so sure and authoritative as ittears at your self-esteem and whittles away at yourself-confidence. You can actually look spectacular, healthyand fit and it will fixate on the part of your body you likethe least. Sound familiar?It is not the exact words that this voice utters that matter.It is the quality of the energy behind the words...and it isoften not posi…



1060. Job Hunting Tips #4 Accepting Judgment
      Applying for work is stressful, no matter the circumstances.Even if you are already working, and merely looking to seewhat else is out there, you still want to be offered theposition. If you realize, half way through an interview,that you would be miserable working for this company and youwouldn't let your dog take the job, you still want it to beoffered. If the hours are unsuitable, the job dutiesdemeaning, and the salary a joke, you still want …



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