/p> If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it. September Birthstone: Sapphire Birthstone Properties: Brings physical and emotional balance. Alternative Birthstone: Agate Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gemstone given for anniversaries of the ...
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The 7 Stages of a Romantic Relationship Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. There are seven stages in a romantic relationship: avoidance, meeting, dating, breaking up, establishing exclusivity, commitment, and keeping the love you find. Each of these stages vary in length and intensity. At each stage, there are thoughts and feelings telling you what to do and when to do it. You need to learn to listen to your intuition in each stage, so that you can make smart decisions. It is important to note that the ...
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After four years of reading more than 10,000 profiles of men and women looking for a partner through online dating services, I've laughed at my fair share of poorly written introductions. Of those 10,000 online dating service profiles, no more than a dozen captured my attention enough to make the first move. I'm sure that you want to get lots of responses to your online dating service advertisement, or else why would you bother joining a site, and paying a small fee to meet new people? If that ...
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No doubt that millions of persons begin their journey rushing through the newspapers to see the daily horoscope. We want the horoscope to tell us positive things will happen in the next 24 hours, like how will somebody look at us nicely, how fast we will be rich, or our love compatibility. In contrast, we are less interested to come up with a horror-scope like 'today is not your day for love, business deals are not in the stars for you today. ' But first of all, which element of the horoscope ...
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Here are 10 personal little home spa tips that will make you look and feel like a million bucks! Squeeze in a few extra minutes to your every day self care time and you'll see how easily these step by step pampering recommendations will turn even the toughest days around. Or if you can negotiate a few minutes here and there from your day to get even more time'by all means' do it! Your family, friends and co-workers will meet a much happier, more chipper, fantastically refreshed you! ...
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Choose a Life Mate, Don't Wait For a Soul Mate By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. This article is adapted from the book Get Smart! About Modern Romantic Relationships: Your Personal Guide to Finding Right and Real Love Have you ever wondered why all the people who are seeking their soul mate end up disappointed and let down? I have found that it is possible that there is no such thing, at least in the way most people think about it. I have also found that if you want to find 'heaven on earth' with a ...
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Over the years many songwriters have referred to the beauty of this green pearl in the string of Caribbean islands, and today it is known throughout the world for its lush vegetation, reggae music, rum and coffee. One of the most overlooked attractions is, however, that part of the island that lies below the surface of the ocean that surrounds it. Divers typically do not think of Jamaica as a prime diving destination, except for those who have explored its reefs and have found it to be the best ...
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Hey say that "death and taxes" are the only two certainties in this life. When it comes to achieving financial independence, death and taxes are essentially the same thing. Just as friction wears the tread off your tires, tax friction rubs the shine right off your financial statement. Over time, the friction of taxation will do to your financial future what the Colorado River has done to the Grand Canyon. In order to build wealth, you must maximize your tax deductions, thus minimizing your ...
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What separates successful sales people from everyone else? I believe that most successful sales people, in virtually any industry, possess the following characteristics: 1. They are persistent. Selling or running a business for a living requires a tremendous amount of persistence. Obstacles loom in front of us on a regular basis. But it's what you do when faced with these barriers that will determine your level of success. I believe it was Brian Tracy who once said that a person will face the ...
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The Five Killer Mistakes Men Make With Online Dating! By Mick Jones-Author of How To meet Women on the Internet. Here are the top five mistakes and how to avoid them with dating women online! Mistake#1. Having a Boring, Average Profile! Common mistake guys make. You have to put some decent time and effort into the profile. You MUST shine above the masses' Tip one is to have an interesting / different profile with some humour. Tip two is to have nothing negative in your profile. And a ...
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