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Genuine Happiness Comes from Within
2007-07-29 00:00:00
Genuine Happiness Comes from Within Life isn’t the sweetest candy. Sometimes, when I feel like the world is just too heavy, I look around and find people who continued to live fascinating and wonderful lives. And then thoughts come popping into my mind like bubbles from nowhere – “How did their life become so adorably sweet? How come they still can manage to laugh and play around despite a busy stressful life?” Then I pause and observed for awhile… I figured out that maybe, they start to work on a place called ‘self’. So, how does one become genuinely happy? Step 1 is to love yourself. My theology professor once said that “loving means accepting.” To love oneself means to accept that you are not a perfect being, but behind the imperfections must lie a great ounce of courage to be able to discover ways on how to improve your repertoire to recover from our mistakes. ... Read more!
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Does a Law on Human Attraction Exist?
2007-07-29 00:00:00
Does a Law on Human Attraction Exist ? “Opposites attract” is a law of attraction, at least where electromagnetism is concerned. But are there laws about attraction between two people? “In a world that is full of strangers” as a line in a famous song of the 1980’s goes, is there a clear set of rules that allows two people to fall for each other? Is attraction a matter of chemistry? Maybe. According to scientists, the attraction between animals of the opposite sex is all about chemicals called pheromones. The effect of pheromones in behavior of insects is the most studied to date. It has been observed, at least in some experiments, that pheromones are responsible for communication among same species and colony of ants. The horrible odor released by skunks to ward off enemies is said to be a kind of pheromone. Some species of apes rub pheromone-containing urine on the feet of potential mates to attract them. Some scientists believe that animals (usual...
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Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101
2007-07-29 00:00:00
Do Yoda Proud : Meditation 101 Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life. Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room! Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity. The negative thoughts you have – those of noisy neighbors, bossy officemates, that parking ti...

Your Recommended Daily Allowance for Relaxation
2007-07-29 00:00:00
Your Recommended Daily Allo wance for Relaxation Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax. Watching television may be a form of relaxation for some, but is not a recommended method by experts. When we watch TV we are bombarded with commercials, ads, sounds and images. So how do we achieve relaxation? If there are thousands of ways we can get stressed, one of them is not meeting deadlines, there are also many ways we can relax. In recent studies, experts have determined that heart disease is linked to anger and irritability is linked to mental stress. Too much stress brings about ischemia that can lead to or cause a heart attack. Relaxation takes on added importance in light of this matter. Managing your anger and attitude is significant to heart health, an...

Life is About Choices and the Decisions We Make
2007-07-29 00:00:00
Life is About Choi ces and the Decisions We Make Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads would come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and religious vocation. There are also roads that lead to fame and fortune on one hand, or isolation and poverty on the other. There are roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness, roads towards victory and jubilation, and roads leading to defeat and disappointment. Just like any road, there are corners, detours, and crossroads in life. Perhaps the most perplexing road that you would encounter is a crossroad. With four roads to choose from and with limited knowledge on where they would go, which road will you take? What is the guarantee that we would choose the right one along the way? Would you take any road, or just stay where you are: in front of a crossroad? There are no guarante...
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The Importance of the 12 B vitamin
2007-07-24 00:00:00
The Import ance of the 12 B vitamin The 12 b vitamin is one of the b vitamins that are essential to maintain a healthy body. Otherwise known as Cobalamin, the 12b vitamin is needed for the processes to convert the carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food into energy. 12 b also, more importantly, helps keep the red blood cells healthy and therefore prevent heart disease as well as keeping the immune system functioning at its maximum level. In addition, 12 b is used to create the protective covering of all nerve cells in the body. ... Read more!
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An Overview of the B5 Vitamin
2007-07-24 00:00:00
An Overview of the B5 Vitamin The B5 vitamin is also known as Pantothenic Acid. The B5 vitamin is the most prolific of all the vitamins and is found in every type of food. In fact, it is impossible for a person to consume less B5 vitamin than they need. That means that there is no little possibility that a person can have a B5 vitamin deficiency. For this reason, there is actually no recommended daily amount that health professionals can state as everyone obtains more than enough from their normal food consumption. However, even though there is no need to calculate a recommended daily allowance it does not mean that the B5 vitamin is not vital for a healthy body and mind. In fact, the B5 vitamin is essential for turning food into energy amongst other functions. The B5 vitamin is responsible for taking the fats and carbohydrates into energy. ... Read more!

7 Diet Secrets of the Stars
2007-07-21 00:00:00
7 Diet Secrets of the Stars Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the way they do, and being the public figures that they are, they cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how they look. Aside from the clothes, the hair and the makeup, celebrities have to take good care of their bodies. So it is no surprise that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to staying fit and gorgeous. Their health agenda can range from extreme workouts to well-planned meals. Who doesn't want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities. 1. Jennifer Aniston The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized ...
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Benefits of Boxing Training for Fitness
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of Boxing Training for Fitness You may improve your health and have a physically fit body by getting into boxing training fitness programs. This is the best way for you to have a stronger body and gain confidence. Boxing workouts can help you to be at your best fighting form as well. Many people see positive results from boxing trainings. You may build stronger and more defined arms and legs. These programs and classes also help you to gain a sense of inner strength and emotional balance. Boxing training classes got across to the mainstream of physical fitness training a few years back. They have seen the benefits on the cardiovascular and toning of the muscles by these boxing training workouts. Tae bo work out videos also popularized these boxing and kickboxing exercises. ... Read more!
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Benefits of Cardio Interval Training
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of Cardio Interval Training In a long-term study of the health of the people of in the United States, the U.S. Public Health Service documented the chances of developing heart disease among various groups in the population. Long before the any symptoms appeared, epidemiological research could identify high-risk groups. Among the highest risk factors are male sex, age over 35, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high levels of certain blood fats, and a family history of cardiovascular disorders. Other researchers have added to this list another risk factor: the compulsive, hard-driving, highly anxious personality. The greater the number of severity, the greater the person’s overall risk. These threats to the heart can be divided into two main categories: those beyond individual control, such as age, sex, and heredity, and those that can be controlled, avoided, or even eliminated. Among those in the second category are what cardiologists call “the triple t...
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Benefits of Cardio Training
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of Cardio Training Being fit and healthy is the in thing. Actually, it really never goes out of style. That body is the most valuable asset you could have in your lifetime. Thus it is important that you take good care of it. Give it the proper attention it needs. When it comes to ensuring and maintaining the health, the best option is to do cardio training. What Is Cardio Training? Cardio training involves any activity that requires the use of the large muscle groups of the body in a regular and uninterrupted manner. It elevates the heart rate between 60 to 85 percent of the fastest heart rate you could get. Some of the usual cardio training activities are walking, jogging, running, aerobics, cycling, tae bo, swimming and rowing. Cardio training is considered an aerobic exercise as one is required to move from one exercise to another. What Are the Benefits of Training? 1. Gives Energy to the Body You can expect more energy and higher endurance after some time of r...
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Benefits of Detoxing for Fitness and Health
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of Detoxing for Fitness and Health It seems to be a little disgusting when you are detoxing or cleansing. Your body shows some signs that you have built up toxins. These toxins can affect your whole body fitness and health. There are times that you feel sluggish and feel the stressful. Your body may experience continuous aching, diarrhea, constipation, and feeling of clumsiness. Rapid weight gain and the incapacity to lose the excess weight can also be signs of having toxins in the body. Moreover, the toxins found in the body are found and stored on your fat cells. For Americans who are taking the usual American diet, a person may consume 70 trillion garbage cans for each cell. In detoxing your body and cleaning that unwanted garbage in your cells, you should pay attention on your elimination organs. There are particular organs in your body that deal on cell waste management. These organs play a major role in the detoxing process for a fit and healthy body. 1. Your...
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Benefits of Fish Oil for Fitness and Health
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of Fish Oil for Fitness and Health When the words oils and fats are mentioned, health-conscious individuals tend to run for cover. What they fail to realize is that there are good fats and bad fats. Complete avoidance of intake of oils and fats would actually be detrimental – rather than beneficial – to their health. The Truth about Fish Oil Essential fatty acids must always be part of our daily diet – without them, we take one step closer to our deaths. Essential fatty acids are divided into two families: omega-6 EFAs and omega-3 EFAS. Although there are only very slight differences to distinguish the two groups of essential fatty acids from each other, studies have revealed that too much intake of omega-6 EFAs can lead to inflammation, blood clotting and tumor growth. The good news, however, is that the opposite is true for omega-3 EFAs. Omega-6 EFAs can be found in vegetable oils while omega-3 EFAs can be found in fish oils among other foods. Omega-...
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Benefits of Liquid Vitamins
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of Liquid Vitamins Vitamins and minerals can be absorbed by the body in a number of ways. They first enter our body through the food we eat. Secondly, we can take vitamin supplements to increase the amount of pertinent vitamins and minerals. There are different methods of taking medication and one of the most common methods is absorbing it in its liquid form. Do the advantages of liquid vitamins far outweigh its disadvantages – if there are any? Read on and find out. Better or Easier Absorption for Kids Although liquid vitamins may taste worse than vitamins in flavored, chewable tablet forms, they are however easier to absorb. There are numerous cases in which children have problems with choking, breathing and swallowing simply because of their inability to absorb medication or vitamins in this form. This is the same problem as well for adults who have lost their ability to control their jaws or are unable to digest anything that is not in liquid form. Liquid Vita...
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Benefits of resistance training
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of resistance training Do you want to have a stronger and more beautiful body? Then the best thing to do is get on your feet and start doing the resistance training. What Is Resistance Training ? Resistance training involves activities that use weights, machines and even body weight to work out the muscles properly. It is also known as strength training or weight training. This can be very helpful in achieving a healthier body. This kind of training is usually associated with athletes who have to build up their bodies. Most people would think that when resistance training is done, the body will grow bigger. Actually it will not. Resistance training is simply about increasing the strength of the body, not its size. Actually, this can be practiced by anyone. It basically builds and tones the muscle to give the body a better look. This training program is even very much advisable to the elders. The usual training programs undergone by the elders are standing free-weights ...
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The Wondrous Benefits of Soy Protein
2007-07-21 00:00:00
The Wondrous Benefit s of Soy Prot ein Soy protein is emerging as one of the great alternative protein sources for human consumption. Health experts are all excited about how soy protein can change the face of nutrition. What’s all the rage? Here are some great reasons to get with soy protein. Soy Protein is Plant Protein Soy beans contain complete protein and have one of the best protein digestibilities among all protein sources. Soy beans also contain little or no fat and have virtually no cholesterol. Lactose intolerant ones will be pleased to know that soy beans contain no lactose. Being a plant protein, soy is free from steroids and antibiotics animal protein contains. It is also free from the parasites that contaminate some of these products. They also contain none of the diseases one can contract from mean sources such as Mad Cow Disease, and Foot and Mouth Disease. ... Read more!

Benefits of Stretching
2007-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits of Stretch ing The body is flexible. It is supposed to be flexible. You must be able to bend and reach that something you dropped on the floor. You must be able to zip the back of your favorite dress on your own. You must be able to reach that book you need to read at the top shelf. These are simple activities. Nothing grand about them, you merely stretched out a bit. However, if there are difficulties in doing such simple motions, then you have to stretch your limits. You already need a stretching program. What Is Stretching? Stretching is simply the act of extending to full length the body or simply a part of it. This activity involves straightening or stretching the structure or the limbs. How Does One Do the Stretching? Stretching is fairly easy. As mentioned in the introduction, it is involved in the normal activities. It can be done by any people, regardless of age. However the extent of stretching and flexing differs. The muscles tighten as a person ages. T...
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Alba planning to quit L.A.
2007-07-18 00:00:00
Actress Jessica Alba is ready to leave L.A. in order to settle down with film producer Cash Warren, say reports. The pair, who already share a house in Hollywood, have been spotted checking out properties across New York. A source told the New York Daily News: "They love visiting and have decided to have a second home here. Jessica wants to have a cosy place to stay, since she finds herself working and shopping in New York all the time." The Sin City star has confessed to wanting to move away from her glitzy lifestyle in the past, saying: "It's something I have been considering. Just being an actress and being in a relationship is tough - I don't recommend it." http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a6639 0/alba-planning-to-quit-la.html?rss
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Jessica Alba is buying a new home with her boyfriend.
2007-07-18 00:00:00
The 'Sin City' star has been house-hunting in New York with her movie producer lover Cash Warren. The couple, who already live together, have been viewing properties in some of the city's most desirable areas, including Chelsea, SoHo and the West Village. A friend of Jessica's told the New York Daily News newspaper, "They love visiting New York and have decided to have a second home here. Jessica wants to have a cozy place to stay, since she finds herself working and shopping in New York all the time." ... Read more!
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Victoria Beckham's US media blitz backfires
2007-07-18 00:00:00
Victoria Beckham's attempts to woo the US media since arriving in Los Angeles soccer star husband David appear to have backfired, with critics savaging a reality show she has appeared in. "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America," was originally intended as a mini-series, but trimmed to a one hour special by the NBC network. Billed as a revealing special that "delves into Victoria's larger-than-life world to reveal, among other things, her wicked sense of humor and style," the show failed to impress the mainstream media. The New York Post gave the show a damning zero-star review, slamming the pop-star turned fashion figure as "relentlessly self-promoting" with "vapid, condescending behavior" in a show described as "an orgy of self-indulgence." "You'll sit there slack-jawed at the gall of these people who think we are that stupid," the Post's reviewer wrote in a scathing broadside, also laying into the couple's "nightmarishly overdone rococo mansion" in Beverly Hills. ... Read...
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Angelina Jolie furious over Jennifer Aniston date
2007-07-18 00:00:00
Angelina Jolie threatened to end her relationship with Brad Pitt after he took their baby daughter for lunch with his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston , Daily Mirror reports claim. The Tomb Raider actress was so angry when she found out that Brad and 14-month-old Shiloh had visited the Friends star at her Malibu home that she said she would dump him if he did it again. A source told Star magazine: "Angelina went totally ballistic. She was shouting so hard at Brad that the veins were bulging in her neck. She told him in no uncertain terms that they were finished if he took Shiloh anywhere near Jennifer again." The couple live together in Los Angeles with Shiloh, five-year-old Maddox, Pax, three, and two-year-old Zahara. http://music.moldova.org/stiri/eng/57276/
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Angelina Jolie to buy Yorkshire home
2007-07-18 00:00:00
Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie has been searching for a home in Yorkshire . The actress has fallen in love with a four-bedroom cottage in Richmond, where she hopes to visit for holidays with husband Brad Pitt and their four children. A source told the Daily Star: "Angelina thought it'd be great to have somewhere to get away to. And she adores Yorkshire." Jolie recently revealed that she is taking a break from acting, and hopes to spend more time with her family. By Daniel Kilkelly http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a6620 1/angelina-jolie-to-buy-yorkshire-home.ht ml?rss
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Lindsay Lohan's first horror flick, "I Know Who Killed Me" hits theaters Ju
2007-07-15 00:00:00
Lindsay Lohan's first horror flick, "I Know Who Kill ed Me " hits theaters July 27, and the film's distribution company is hitting America full-force with promotional material. Lucky us!
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Lindsay's cleared of charges
2007-07-15 00:00:00
Lindsay Lohan received some good luck on Friday the 13th yesterday. A judge dismissed the charges against her from a 2005 car crash. Lohan was sued by a civilian who claimed that Lohan was responsible for the car accident which occurred in Beverly Hills. In October 2005, Lohan crashed into a paparazzi vehicle after the photographers had stalked her in their cars all day. She was being used for $3,624.84 in damages. The owner of the van failed to show up in court.
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Belgian former world number one Kim Clijsters has married
2007-07-15 00:00:00
Belgian former world number one Kim Clijsters has married American basketball player Brian Lynch in a civil ceremony in her home town here on Friday morning, ahead of the religious ceremony on Saturday. "Kim Clijsters and Brian Lynch were married by mayor Jack Gabriels in the strictest privacy, in the presence of just both their families," town official Lidia Seerra told AFP. "There were few people, but the parents of the young couple were present." Clijsters' sister Elke and Brian's brother acted as witnesses. ... Read more!
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Lindsay No Longer Sweating Small-Claims Stuff
2007-07-15 00:00:00
Lindsay No Longer Sweating Small -Claims Stuff If you go after someone in small claims court, you better show up to state your case. That's exactly what a Beverly Hills business owner did not do in his pending lawsuit against Lindsay Lohan, however, prompting the judge to dismiss the case on Friday. Grandeur Inc. CEO Florian Loeckle filed suit against the actress in May, claiming that an October 2005 car accident she was involved in caused damage to one of his event-planning company's vans, which was hit by the vehicle that Lohan crashed into. The plaintiff was looking to recoup $3,624.84 in repairs from Lohan, who, according to police who investigated the smashup, was not at fault because the van that she hit had made a U-turn right out in front of her. Lohan had just finished lunching at the Ivy and was heading north on Robertson Boulevard in her black Mercedes convertible while simultaneously fleeing the usual horde of paparazzi. ... Read more!
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Angelina Jolie has announced that she wants to take a break from her movie
2007-07-14 00:00:00
Angelina Jolie has announced that she wants to take a break from her movie career. In an interview, the Tomb Raider actress revealed that she has a long list of things she wants to do, including spending more time with her family, giving her home a makeover, and finding an enjoyable sport to play. ... Read more!
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Angelina Jolie may be opening the door to her estranged father, Jon Voight.
2007-07-14 00:00:00
Angelina Jolie may be opening the door to a future relationship with her estranged father, Jon Voight. "I am hoping my relationship with my father will be more private in the future," Jolie told London's Evening Standard newspaper in an interview this week. "At the end of the day we both wish the best for each other and we'll try to start communicating in some way." Jolie and Voight have had little, if any, contact since 2002, when Voight made comments to Access Hollywood suggesting that she was unstable. The 32-year-old actress has made it clear in interviews that she had no time for Voight, whom she also claimed cheated on her late mother, actress Marcheline Bertrand. ... Read more!
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt getaway in Spain
2007-07-14 00:00:00
Angelina and Brad getaway in Spain Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie fly into Prague airport via private jet after a relaxing two-day stay in Bilbao, Spain without the kiddies. ... Read more!
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A very Jolie festival as Angelina set for premiere
2007-07-14 00:00:00
A very Jolie festival as Angelina set for premiere PHIL MILLER, Arts Correspondent July 12 2007 Angelina Jolie is set to appear at Edinburgh's annual film festival next month. Organisers of the festival, which launched its 61st programme yesterday, are optimistic the actress will grace the red carpet of the festival to promote her new film, A Mighty Heart. Hannah McGill, the new artistic director of the festival, and former film critic of The Herald, said that A Mighty Heart, which has its UK premiere at the festival and is described as containing a career-defining performance by Jolie, was "highly topical and is sure to provoke debate". In the film, directed by Michael Winterbottom, Jolie plays Mariane Pearl, the wife of the Wall Street Journal writer Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and executed by Islamic extremists. The appearance of Jolie - her first in Scotland - would add to a cast of actors and directors appearing at the festival set to include John Waters, Stephen Fr...
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