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  • Birth  (7)
    • I Am a Healer 

      I am a healer. I bring my heart and my skill to others so that they may be released from pain and fear. I touch new life. With knowing fingers I bring forth…

    • It's Her! 

      Here she comes, Miss UniVerse, Singing the One Song We all recognize. Close your eyes, Hear past the cries, And in the silence, God sings with a new…

    • Life of Love and Laughter 

      Beautiful baby girls just like their Moms are made of special spice. They laugh and play, giggle and smile, and make the world so nice. We need such girls to…

    • Love Spawns Miracles 

      He says, “I love you.” She says, “I do, too.” From that love God fashions a miracle. A child— One part him, One part her, All parts…

    • Return to the Light 

      The nights are long. The morning sun awakens too late and departs too soon. We yearn for summer days— warmer, happier times. But this is the start of…

    • The Birthday Race 

      She’s walked through the ages of life twelve days behind me. We were born in September, I at the end of summer, she at the beginning of fall. And…

    • The Christmas Gift 

      Two thousand years ago on a day at the dawn of winter, a special boy was born. In his heart he knew the secrets to a life of joy, peace, and everlasting…

  • Blogging  (8)
    • Back to Weblogging, Finally! 

      January 2003, my copy of Radio Userland died. The weblogs (I had several) at http://www.leaders.net stopped at that time. Now they are back, using a new…

    • Cervical Surgery for Nick “FeedDemon” Bradbury 

      Condolences and prayers to Nick Bradbury who looks to be headed for surgery for a herniated disc in his neck. Nick is the author of FeedDemon, the news…

    • More on Social Capital 

      Re: Robert Putnam’s data on social capital show that social connectedness in America was on the rise through most of the last century, until its…

    • Now on WordPress 

      I've been bloggin' long before bloggin' was cool. I've used everything from RAW HTML pages, to FrontPage 2000, to Radio Userland, to Movable Type, to pMachine,…

    • Online Communities and Weblogging 

      “It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.” —Oscar Wilde (Lady Windermere’s Fan, 1892) I…

    • Preparing for the Coming Era of Participatory News 

      Preparing for the Coming Era of Participatory News at http://www.ojr.org/ojr/future/1017170352.php: The Internet means now everyone is a journalist - or can…

    • Social capital, bonding, and bridging 

      Social capital, bonding, and bridging. I attended a talk tonight by Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, a study of the sharp decline of social capital over…

    • Weblog Functions 

      “To me, a weblog is: a journal an editorial column a URL favorites manager a messenging application one side of a discussion group tool a news…

  • Business  (10)
    • Art of Turboing 

      The Art of Turboing at http://www.macwhiz.com/articles/art-of-turboing.html: I’ve never called it “turboing” before, yet Rob Levandowski…

    • Being Green At Ben & Jerry’s 

      Karl Zinsmeister, editor in chief of The American Enterprise magazine, imagines an oh-so-green environmentalist enjoying the most politically correct product…

    • Do It REALLY Right 

      To improve everything from fuel economy to performance, automotive researchers are turning to “mechatronics,” the integration of familiar mechanical…

    • Kohler Service EXCELLENT 

      The contrast with TracFone was never so sharp as when I called Kohler for a problem with our kitchen faucet. The button needed to switch between regular and…

    • Salaries and Executive Compensation 

      Don Marquis. “When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: ‘Whose?’” I’ve been thinking about salaries and…

    • Schedule Chicken 

      ... as a much smaller institution such practices were either legitimate or relatively harmless for the size of the company. Some of those habits become vices,…

    • Service-oriented Marketing 

      SERVICE MARKETING(tm) Ben Dean, Ph.D., MCC http://www.mentorcoach.com Most helping professionals can master coaching skills. If you like helping others, you…

    • Seven Signs of an Entrepreneur 

      Money Matters / Joseph Anthony It takes an entrepreneurial fire in your belly to start a business — and make it succeed — and not everyone has it. …

    • The truth is polygraphs lie 

      Steve Chapman, Washington Times     In May 1978, four men were arrested by Chicago police for murdering a suburban man and raping and murdering his…

    • To VC or Not to VC 

      Rick Ellis whose company pmachine publishes Expression Engine (the weblog/CMS software which runs this site) writes: A common decision faced by small…

  • Coaching  (1)
  • Death  (4)
    • God Smiling at Me 

      I’ve found a place where I can be free. I’ve found a whole new beginning just made for me. I know only peace and I never feel pain. Days are full…

    • Love Lives On 

      I could not heal you nor take away your pain. I could not comfort you and take away your fear. Only God can do these things. Today I stand here and know that…

    • The Translator 

      There are times I fool myself into thinking God doesn’t hear me, that He doesn’t understand my words of prayer. There are times I believe God̵…

    • What is Death? 

      Death. It is an act of life. Death is a part of the circle of life. We do not fear winter, even though we do not celebrate its coming the same way we celebrate…

  • Education  (4)
    • Lincoln's Gettysburg address 

      A report says high school students aren’t very good with American history. It’s pretty shameful. On a recent test,  a majority of seniors thought…

    • Proposals for an Educational Renaissance 

      I love this suggestion... shows like "How It's Made" and the like introduce ways of thinking about problems and running projects that have much more real-world…

    • Spelling is So Important! 

      I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid. Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy…

    • Why Do You Come to College? 

      TEE SEMINAR by Michael Kahn. Quote: “Why do you come to college? It has never seemed reasonable to me that one comes to college because of the professors…

  • Emotional Freedom  (1)
    • Energy work: Quantum Touch and EFT 

      Energy flow to me is palpable. Whether chakras, meridians, or directed energy, when I am quiet and still, listening and feeling with open simpleness, energy…

  • Friendship  (5)
    • Birdsong 

      One day I happened upon a bird— A bird with a most lovely song of life and joy. I asked the bird to come sing for me each day, That I might be reminded to…

    • Gravedigger 

      I walk before you now a humbled man. Already unmasked, I am at your mercy and God’s. It’s too early to put flowers on the still open grave I have…

    • Trust 

      Into your heart I place a part of me, not all of me. To give all of me would strip me of the responsibility to live my own life. Yet that part of me I share…

    • Trust II 

      “I put my trust in you.” It means that I have given you a part of me, a part of my heart. This gift of trust is unconditional, and like my love,…

    • Your Friend 

      When you most need a friend but there is no one around, close your eyes and feel me holding your hand, and I will be.

  • Gadgets-Gizmos  (1)
    • Please Press Three 

      “For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three.” —Alice Kahn

  • Health  (78)
    • ‘Good’ bacteria may thwart allergies in toddlers 

      "The main finding is that administration of probiotics (shortly before and after birth) may prevent the development of atopic eczema during the first 4 years…

    • Acid in soft drinks dissolves tooth enamel 

      The Academy of General Dentistry published a recent study showing how different soft drinks affect tooth decay (pdf). Most people consider that it is the sugar…

    • Aspartame is a poison 

      In 1994 the Department of Health and Human Services released a list of more than 60 reported adverse reactions to aspartame, including: chest pains, asthma,…

    • Baby formula linked to hypertension 

      Babies fed a dairy-based formula grew up to have higher blood pressure than babies who were breast-fed, researchers report.

    • Best treatment is often no treatment at all 

      The biggest myths of modern medicine were challenged in a new guide for patients that sets out the best treatment for 60 of the commonest medical conditions. I…

    • Birth center delivery safe, less surgery: study 

      Women who have their children at a birthing center where midwives and obstetricians team up have more natural deliveries with fewer interventions than women…

    • CDC Issues Diabetes Warning for Children 

      One in three U.S. children born in 2000 will become diabetic unless many more people start eating less and exercising more, a scientist with the Centers for…

    • Child Care: When Babies Sleep Right Side Up 

      Putting babies to sleep on their backs or sides not only reduces their chance of dying, but cuts down on fevers, sniffles and ear infections. Dr. Hunt,…

    • Dr. Atkins: What He Got Right, What He Got Wrong 

      By Dr. Al Sears via Early to Rise What did Dr. Robert Atkins say that was so different? He made two very contrarian claims: 1. Americans are fat not because…

    • Ear candles neither safe nor effective 

      Before you use ear candles, please consider reading this research on them. In particular I have yet to find any scientifically supported studies (whether…

    • Ear candling 

      I found these experiment results interesting on the subject of ear candling.

    • Ear Infection Detector 

      http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000384.php Cheaper than doctor visits and a lot simpler.

    • Eating fish in pregnancy does not harm fetus: study 

      Despite concerns that mercury in fish might endanger a developing fetus, the amount of fish a mother eats appears to pose no harm to the future mental health…

    • Eating without rules 

      People are more likely to stick with long-term improvements in their diet if they eat smaller portions of a wider variety of foods as opposed to focusing on a…

    • Eggs are good food 

      There is so much worry about eggs as a cause of high cholesterol. But people who I trust have looked at the studies and find that eggs are generally GOOD for…

    • Ever Need to Apologize? 

      Moira Gunn's approach to apologizing: 1. Say clearly what you did that you are apologizing for. 2. Describe specifically the harm you believe it…

    • Exercise linked to lowered risk of gallstones 

      A daily run or swim could put real distance between you and painful, debilitating gallstones, according to a new study."We think that a very active lifestyle…

    • Exercise may reduce risk of pregnancy complication 

      Women who are physically active during the year before pregnancy and during early pregnancy may be less likely to develop high blood pressure during pregnancy,…

    • Fish May Fight Pregnancy Depression Risks 

      Eating salmon, sardines or other fish might help pregnant women avoid depression before and after childbirth, a study suggests. Seafood--especially tuna,…

    • Flu deaths exaggerated 

      Flu Deaths Outrageously Exaggerated to Increase Vaccine Sales - Number crunching has showed that the estimated 36,000 flu deaths a year is actually closer to…

    • Focus on pregnancy coffee risk 

      The study hopes to resolve the issue of maximum caffeine intake during pregnancy to avoid low-birth weight. In 2001 the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in…

    • God forgive me when I whine 

      By Og Mandino (adapted from original by Red Foley) Today upon a bus I saw a lovely girl with golden hair. I envied her - she seemed so gay - and…

    • Golden Rules 

      Some version of the Golden Rule is found in nearly every religion. For example: Buddhism: "Hurt not others with that which pains yourself." (Udana-Varga) Chr…

    • Here’s the Scoop: Ice Cream More Fattening 

      Before you scream for ice cream, a health advocacy group wants you to think about this: A sundae can have as much fat and calories as a T-bone steak dinner.…

    • Hormone replacement linked to aggressive tumors 

      Estrogen-progestin pills may cause an aggressive form of breast cancer and make it harder to find tumors until they have reached a later, less-curable stage,…

    • Impotence warning for bicyclists 

      Male cyclists are twice as likely to suffer from impotence as those who stay away from bikes, according to a new study. The report also found that certain…

    • In an emergency, skip mouth-to-mouth 

      Bystanders who want to help a heart attack victim are increasingly being told by 911 dispatchers to skip the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and concentrate on…

    • In The Wellness Flow 

      "The focus of Western medicine on treating symptoms and killing the disease organisms is a mistake," says Gracelyn, who is writing a book about people who…

    • Karo Syrup Increases Appetite 

      From onemorebite.com... Karo syrup (corn syrup) was originally promoted in 1905 as, "An appetizer that makes you eat." See the original Karo Syrup Ad, circa…

    • Laziness makes for dangerous fat - U.S. study 

      Everyone knows that lazing around can lead to a growing potbelly, but U.S. researchers said on Wednesday that couch potatoes build up dangerous pockets of…

    • Lengthy computer use saps energy 

      Study: Japanese researchers publish a study showing that prolonged daily computer use can make you sore and deplete your strength, energy and motivation.…

    • McDonald’s chief executive dies 

      Jim Cantalupo, who led a business revival as chairman and CEO of the fast-food giant McDonald’s Corp., died early Monday of a heart attack, according to…

    • Meditation is Easy 

      Good article in Innerself by Louise Hay. When I started meditation 11 years ago, I was told simply to sit in a straight back chair, get comfortable, breath…

    • Miscarriage more likely with older father: report 

      Researchers have long known that older women are more likely to have a miscarriage, and now new research suggests that a man's age may also affect the risk,…

    • More important to be in shape than thin 

      By Dr. Ben Lerner on mercola.com: A number of studies have shown that movement is more important than weight loss. In today’s day and age, I know that…

    • More people search for health online 

      The number of people turning to the Internet to search for a diverse range of health-related subjects continues to grow, according to a new study. 80 percent…

    • More warnings over tongue piercing 

      It dates back hundreds of years and has gained popularity with today's youth but dentists say tongue-piercing can have serious complications. Apart from…

    • Most heart attacks from bad habits 

      The vast majority of heart attacks strike people who either smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, debunking the perception that heart…

    • Mums-to-be ‘dislike making fuss’ 

      As part of a study into how women viewed giving birth, researchers looked at how mothers-to-be behaved. They found women constantly apologise for crying out…

    • Nasal Treatment for Hay fever 

      Some years ago, on England's remote Isle of Man, an engineer named Mike James set out to devise a way to help his son who suffered from chronic sneezing…

    • Neuroscience and Meditation 

      Neuroscience and meditation. "Researchers are making the case that Eastern-style meditation is good not just for your emotional well-being but also for…

    • Obesity epidemic set to get worse 

      Obesity has spiralled into a worldwide epidemic affecting 250 million adults but a leading nutritional expert believes the worst is still to come. Overweight…

    • Obesity predicted for 40% of America 

      By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY About 40% of Americans, or 68 million people, will be obese by 2010 if people keep gaining at the current rate, government…

    • Obesity, Vision, and Teeth 

      As if heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes weren't bad enough, obese people have a greater risk of losing their teeth and vision too. A study in the…

    • Only Five Minutes Every Hour 

      “No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you’d be more productive.”…

    • Patients’ depression better predictor of poor quality of life 

      Cardiac patients suffering from depression are more likely than those without depressive symptoms to feel burdened by their disease and to report a lower…

    • Predator fish and mercury levels in pregnancy 

      Pregnant women concerned about the health of their unborn children should be careful about how much shark and swordfish they eat, health officials say. WHO…

    • Prehypertensive? 

      From www.gruntdoc.com : CNN.com - Red flag raised over 'normal' blood pressure - May. 14, 2003 High blood pressure measures 140 over 90 or more. That level…

    • Proper Pain Relief Is on the Way 

      The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has just issued new guidelines reassuring ‘doctors that they won’t be prosecuted for prescribing…

    • Right Attitudes Keep Colds at Bay 

      A good attitude may not fend off all of life's woes, but it can help you avoid catching a cold, a new study says. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University…

    • Sadness and Overeating 

      Depression in kids is often linked with obesity. But it seems to be a case of chicken and egg. While the two often occur together, it is unclear which is…

    • Seatbelts help protect moms-to-be in crashes 

      Women expecting a baby may be tempted to avoid the discomfort of a seat belt when they're driving, but that could be a mistake. A new study has found that…

    • Smoking speeds up memory loss in middle age 

      UK researchers found that, from their 40s to their 50s, smokers showed a faster decline in their scores on tests of word memory, relative to non-smokers.

    • STAAR permanent contact lenses to supplement Lasik 

      To hear the commercials tell it Lasik surgery can work for anyone. Guess you can’t trust advertising, since those with severe myopia are out of luck as…

    • Stress is a Drug Addiction 

      Are you stressed? Could you write a book on "How to not have any time?" Have you known you needed to make a change for years, as your body decays from the…

    • Stress Stoppers: Techniques To Relax 

      "A nice massage during the lunch break would certainly help," Lites said. "But for most people, that's just not going to happen." Lites said that before…

    • Study Flaws Cast Doubt on Claims of Vitamin E Danger 

      A Healthnotes Newswire Opinion By Alan R. Gaby, MD Healthnotes Newswire (November 18, 2004)—Although a large body of evidence suggests that vitamin E may…

    • SuperOrganics 

      In China, researcher Deng Qiyun, inspired by McCouch’s papers, used molecular markers while crossbreeding a wild relative of rice with his country’s…

    • Survey: Americans clean their plates, no matter how full 

      Most Americans clean their plates, no matter how full those plates are, according to a new survey. The findings, released by the American Institute for Cancer…

    • The Appreciative Heart: The Psychophysiology of Positive Emotions and Optimal Functioning 

      The heart's connection with love and other positive emotions has survived throughout millennia and across many diverse cultures. Now, new empirical research…

    • The Chemistry of Stress 

      It's no surprise that constant stress can make people sick, and now a team of researchers has figured out why. A STUDY focused on 119 men and women who were…

    • The Foundation For All Great Achievement 

      From Philip E. Humbert, PhD, http://www.philiphumbert.com I’ve been studying human achievement for almost 50 years now (professionally for over 30…

    • The National Cholesterol Education Program 

      How were the manufacturers of statin drugs able to convince nearly the entire population that we should all have the same cholesterol levels? Easy. They got…

    • The Physics Diet 

      Want to lose weight? Easy! Just remember the first law of thermodynamics: conservation of energy. Oh, and you'll have to not mind being hungry. Most dieters…

    • Therapies: Hypnosis Can Be a Hit in the Gut 

      Therapies: Hypnosis Can Be a Hit in the Gut Many patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome have found relief through hypnotherapy, and the benefits…

    • Touch of nature eases pain 

      Patients who listened to the nature sounds and looked at the mural during the bronchoscopy were 43% more likely to report pain control as very good or…

    • True Cost of Smoking 

      Contrary to what many may think, smoking is much more expensive than it is advertised. In fact, it's estimated that actual costs of smoking total nearly a…

    • Two Studies Indicate Atkins Diet May Improve Heart Health 

      The 31-year-old Atkins diet long disparaged by the medical establishment has gained a measure of credibility with the publication of two studies. The two…

    • U.S. Study Links Worrying to Alzheimer’s 

      According to researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, those who often experience negative emotions such as depression and anxiety are twice as…

    • W.Va.: Stop the soda super-sizing 

      A 6-ounce bottle was the standard serving size when soft drinks first became popular in the United States. Now fast-food restaurants and convenience…

    • Want to Lose Weight? Eat Your Breakfast 

      The majority of people who are successful at losing weight and keeping it off eat breakfast every day. Researchers at the National Weight Control Registry…

    • Why don’t we like veggies? 

      While some of us truthfully think there's nothing as tasty as biting into our favorite vegetable, most Americans don't show anywhere near the passion for…

    • Wolfing down food ups acid reflux, study finds 

      "Rapid food intake produces more gastroesophageal reflux than eating slowly," concludes Dr. Stephan M. Wildi, of the Medical University of South Carolina in…

    • Women may ovulate more than once a month, study says 

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - No wonder the rhythm method does not work so well for birth control -- scientists in Canada said on Tuesday they had found women…

    • World health body adopts historic anti-smoking pact 

      More than 190 countries on Wednesday approved the first international treaty against smoking, including an advertising ban, aimed at breaking a habit that…

    • Worriers more prone to cancer 

      It is not the kind of news that will help matters. A study involving over 60,000 people suggests that people prone to anxiety are more likely to get cancer.…

    • YOU’RE GETTING SLEEEEEEPY 

      Megan McArdle over at http://www.instapundit.com makes a great point that I agree with: YOU'RE GETTING SLEEEEEEPY: A new study shows that tired interns are…

    • Young children served large portions may overeat 

      Giving young children meals that outsize their age may lead to overeating -- but when left to their own devices, kids tend to choose age-appropriate serving…

  • Internet  (2)
    • Email Impersonation 

      Re: http://radio.weblogs.com/0100887/2002/07/14.html#a339 On CompuServe during the late 80’s and early 90’s, individuals had user IDs that were…

    • Mailblocks for SPAM Protection 

      I have used any number of spam solutions. I receive between 500-1000 spams a day. My Rick@Leaders.net account has been around the internet for a long time, and…

  • Kids-Parenting  (6)
    • My Dad 

      As I sit here with my son sleeping beside me, I feel the love and the fears, the responsibilities and the joys, of being a father. Before he drifted off to…

    • Parenting Self 

      I have come to understand that before I can be a good parent to my son, I must become a true parent to my Self. If I am not honest with my Self, how can I…

    • Pushing Kids Hard in Sports 

      With more kids than ever in organized sports,  experts in sports medicine and youth athletics say they are increasingly concerned about the pressures put…

    • Study: Ritalin linked to stunted growth 

      New research bolsters evidence that stimulants like Ritalin used for attention deficit problems may stunt children’s growth, but it does not address…

    • The Good Dad 

      My daughter dropped a stack of dishes today. I loved her. I forgave her. I held her. I helped her see it through loving eyes. I am not the best Dad. I lay…

    • TV Kills 

      From Adam Curry : I remember as a kid the stories that circulated around television usage. Of course the kid next door was doing poorly at school, his brain…

  • Laugh often...  (137)
    • “Healthy” Eating and Drinking Guide 

      Some Q&A to help guide you in your quest for healthy eating and drinking… Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is…

    • 63-year-old woman sees her new doctor 

      A woman went to see her doctor. After about 15 minutes with one of the new doctors, she went screaming down the hall. Another doctor stopped and asked her what…

    • A Biblical Scholar Wants to Get Married 

      A young woman brought her fiance home to meet her parents. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out about the young man. The father invited the…

    • A Modern 1st Grader and Chicken Little 

      One day the first grade teacher was reading the story of Chicken Little to her class. She came to the part of the story where Chicken Little tried to warn the…

    • A Problem with Education 

      “You know there is a problem with the education system when you realize that out of the 3 Rs, only one begins with an R.”—Dennis Miller

    • Anatomy Question About Adam and Eve 

      Did Adam and Eve have navels?

    • Animal Sounds 

      A group of young children were siting in a circle with their teacher. She was going around in turn asking them all questions. “Davy, what noise does…

    • Arranging Travel for 80-year-old Mom 

      After booking my 80-year-old mother on a flight from Florida to Nevada, I called the airline to go over her needs. The representative listened patiently as I…

    • Aspirin and Baby Powder 

      At the end of my factory shift, I was asked to purchase some supplies. The machines’ conveyor belts needed talcum powder to prevent them from sticking,…

    • At Home Birth Joke 

      It was late at night and Heidi, who was expecting her second child, was home alone with her 3 year old daughter, Katelyn. When Heidi started to go into labor…

    • Authentic Irish Toast 

      A guy and a girl are having a drink together in a bar. The   man raises his glass and says, “Here’s hoping you’re in   Heaven ten…

    • Big computer shows 

      Each year, several giant computer expos at New York City’s   Jacob K. Javits Convention Center attract mobs of people.  I ran into a friend…

    • Boys Growing Up… But Not Yet 

      When my wife’s sister, Patty, was very young, she was allowed to have her best friend, a boy named Rory, over to spend the night. As the children grew…

    • Car Radio Volume 

      “Is my car the only one in America where someone breaks in and turns up my radio every time I park?”—Steven Wright

    • Cement Block Crushing 

      “Experts at Guinness have announced that a man in India has set a new world record for having the most cement blocks smashed on his groin. The old record…

    • Choosing a President 

      With all the election talk in the news, my four-year-old son began asking questions about the way a president is chosen.  After a long explanation about…

    • Clergyman and the Dog 

      A clergyman was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about a dozen boys, all of them between 10 and 12 years of age. The group surrounded a…

    • Comfortable Underwear 

      When my wife had to rush to the hospital unexpectedly, she asked me to bring her a few items from home. One item on her list was “comfortable underwear.&#…

    • Comin’ Home Too Late 

      “Every time I go out with the guys and come home late, I’m so careful not to make a sound.  I tip toe up the stairs and quietly get into…

    • Compulsive Talkers Support Group 

      Did you hear about the self help group for compulsive talkers? It’s called On & On Anon.

    • D.C. Mugger 

      Late one night in the Washington, D.C. area a mugger wearing a ski mask jumped into the path of a well-dressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs. “Give me…

    • Discussing Nuclear Power 

      Two strangers are sitting in adjacent seats in an airplane. One guy says to the other, “Let’s talk. I hear that the flight will go faster if you…

    • Do I really want an email address? 

      An unemployed man is desperate to support his family. His wife watches TV all day and his three teenage kids have dropped out of high school to hang around…

    • Doctor, what’s wrong with my wife? 

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    • Dog Mail 

      Two dogs were walking down the street.  The one dog says to the other, “Wait here a minute, I’ll be right back.” He walks across the…

    • Don’t Let People Drive Your Crazy 

      Don’t let people drive you crazy when you know it’s in walking distance.

    • Driving Dilemma 

      You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as…

    • Expressly for My Son 

      Office Memo:  “Whoever used the milk in the small plastic container that   was in the refrigerator yesterday, please do NOT own up to…

    • First Line of a Really, Really Bad Novel 

      For those of you who do not know, Bulwer-Lytton wrote The Last Days of Pompeii, which opens with the famous line “It was a dark and stormy night.”…

    • First Thing Men Notice About Women 

      According to a recent survey, men say the first thing they notice about a woman are their eyes. And women say the first thing they notice about men is…

    • Fly Masks 

      I love a horse with personality!  

    • Forgive & Forget 

      Once upon a time in their marriage, my Dad did something really stupid. My Mom chewed him out for it. He apologized, they made up.  However, from time…

    • Freckles are Beautiful 

      An elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. Lots of children were waiting in line to get…

    • Freezer Labelling 

      I have my changed my system for labeling homemade freezer meals. I used to carefully note in large clear letters, “Meatloaf” or “Pot…

    • Golden Oldies Re-released 

      Some of our old favorites have been re-released. The following songs are on a new album called “Baby Boomers Turn Gray: Re-heated Oldies.” Paul…

    • He Stayed Out the Entire Weekend 

      A man left work on Friday afternoon, but instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend hunting with the boys and spending his entire paycheck. When…

    • He's only interested in ONE THING 

      When my sister teased her four-year-old daughter by suggesting she liked a certain boy in her kindergarten class, the little girl was quite indignant. “No…

    • High Tech Hearing Aid 

      A man was telling his neighbor, “I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art.” “Really,…

    • Home-based Psychiatry 

      A psychiatrist is a person who will give you expensive answers that your wife will give you for free.

    • Home, Home on the Range 

      Two buffalo were standing on the range when a passing tourist said, “Those are the mangiest, scroungiest, most moth-eaten, miserable beasts I have ever…

    • How come you are not married, John? 

      Sitting in the bar George asked his 40-year-old friend John,  “How come you aren’t married?”  John: “I haven’t…

    • How Not to Fall Asleep At the Wheel 

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    • How the Software Industry Works 

      Programmer to Team Leader: “We CAN NOT do this proposed project. It will involve a major design change and no one in our team knows the design of this…

    • How to Make a Woman Happy 

      How to Make a Woman Happy       It’s not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be: 1. a friend2. a companion3…

    • Hunter CPR 

      A couple of hunters are out in the woods in the deep south when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes are rolled…

    • Husband and Wife Fishing Trip 

      “So, what’s the matter?” asked one woman of her friend over coffee. “I thought you just got back from a nice relaxing fishing trip with…

    • I have to sleep in Daddy's room 

      One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor…

    • I Love You! 

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    • I never want to live in a vegetative state 

      My wife and I were sitting in the living room and I said to   her, “Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative   state, dependent…

    • If the Airlines Sold Paint… 

      Buying paint from a hardware store Customer:    Hi, how much is your paint? Clerk:        We have regular quality for a…

    • Is This Heaven? 

      A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that…

    • Jacob (85) and Rebecca (79) Get Married 

      Jacob age 85, and Rebecca age 79 are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way go past a…

    • Just Say No! 

      Joe took a girl out on their first date. When they pulled off into a secluded area, the girl said, “My mother told me to say NO! to everything.” &#…

    • Kid Finds Dead Cat 

      A kindergarten pupil told his teacher he’d found a cat. She asked him if it was dead or alive. “Dead.” She was informed. “How do you…

    • Lincoln's Gettysburg address 

      A report says high school students aren’t very good with American history. It’s pretty shameful. On a recent test,  a majority of seniors thought…

    • Liquid Sculptures 

      Some AMAZING high speed photos of water at http://www.liquidsculpture.com/galleries.htm

    • Little Boy Lost at the YMCA 

      A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women’s locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing…

    • Little Johnny is Quick with Numbers 

      The math teacher saw that little Johnny wasn’t paying attention in class. She called on him and said, Johnny! What are 3, 4, 28 and 44?” Little…

    • Male Domestic Animal 

      “The male is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness, can be trained to do most things.”—Jilly Cooper

    • Mars Venus Ages 

      The book says Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Calculating for 40 Earth years (my current age) and my birthdate, I have learned that the equivalent age…

    • Men are heavy baggage 

      My dear friend, a divorcee, never remarried, and her daughter wanted to know why.  “The men I know would bring too much heavy baggage to the…

    • Million Monkey Shakespeare Theory Proved Wrong in Global Experiment 

      “There’s a statistical theory that if you gave a million monkeys typewriters and set them to work, they’d eventually come up with the…

    • MIT vs. Harvard 

      There’s a story about an MIT student who spent an entire summer going to the Harvard football field every day wearing a black and white striped shirt,…

    • Mom, Send Money Please 

      My friend’s preparations for a visit from her children included a trip to the bank. Waiting in line at the teller’s window, she lamented to the…

    • Mouse Trap? 

      Is Disneyworld the only people trap operated by a mouse?

    • My Appetite is My Shepherd (Pounds 23) 

      My appetite is my shepherd; I always want. It maketh me sit down and stuff myself. It leadeth me to my refrigerator repeatedly. It leadeth me in the path of…

    • Not Just Arranged Marriages… 

      Young Son: “I heard that in some parts of Africa they don’t know their spouse until they get married. Is it true, Dad?” Dad: “That…

    • Not the Ideal 25th Anniversary Present 

      I love to read those advice columns in the newspaper. I read one this morning. It said, “What’s the worst thing a wife can get on her twenty-fifth…

    • Now vs. Seventeen 

        “Why can’t life’s problems hit us when we’re seventeen and know everything?”—A.C. Jolly

    • Object-oriented Programming Code Re-use 

      The reuse of some object-oriented code has caused tactical headaches for Australia’s armed forces. As virtual reality simulators assume larger roles in…

    • OCD Study at Stanford 

      A Stanford Medical research group advertised for participants in a study of obsessive-compulsive disorder. They were looking for therapy clients who had been…

    • Ol' Blue - The Talking and Reading Dog 

      A young cowboy from Wyoming goes off to college. Half way through the semester, he has foolishly squandered all his money. He calls home. "Dad," he says,…

    • Only Two Tools Required 

      You need only two tools. WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn’t move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn’t, use the tape.

    • Optical Illusion 

      http://www.liquidgeneration.com/sabotage/optical_sabotage.asp

    • Origin of GOLF 

      In Scotland, a new game was invented. It was entitled Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden…. and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.

    • Orign of the Twelve Days of Christmas 

      There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who…

    • Parent-Education Seminars from the True Experts 

      On a flight to Florida, I was preparing my notes for one of the parent-education seminars I conduct as an educational psychologist. The elderly woman sitting…

    • Passing the Hat for the Visiting Preacher 

      A hat was passed around a church congregation to take up an offering for the visiting minister. Presently it was returned to him… embarrassingly empty.…

    • Pelvic Exam Embarassment 

        A new, young MD doing his residency in OB was quite embarrassed performing female pelvic exams. To cover his embarrassment he had unconsciously formed a…

    • Perfect Daughter 

      The birth of our second child, a daughter, came after a long   and difficult labor. But it was definitely worth it when our   beautiful little girl…

    • Perfect Husband at the Club 

      Several men are in the locker room of a golf club.  A cell phone on a bench rings and a man engages the hands-free speaker function and begins to…

    • Physics Warning Labels Required 

      As scientists and concerned citizens, we applaud the recent trend towards legislation which requires the prominent placing of warnings on products that present…

    • Plant Killer 

      No matter how hard my mom tries, every plant or flower she has attempted to grow seems to wither and die an untimely death under her care. But she never gives…

    • Postnatal Exercises 

      Concerned about fitness in my middle 40s, I enrolled in an aerobics class. To my dismay I walked into a room filled with much younger women and decided to…

    • Powers of Ten Demonstration 

      Shows the universe as you scale up/down by an order of magnitude http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html

    • Press on nails 

      Most of us have a bad habit we are constantly trying to break. For me, it’s biting my fingernails. One day I told my husband about my latest solution:…

    • Prison Telemarketers 

      “Fox News reports that telemarketers are hiring prison inmates to make phone calls instead of outsourcing the jobs to India.  How thrilling is that…

    • Proper PMS-related Questions 

      Everyone knows that there are days in the month when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his own hands! This is a handy guide that…

    • Psychiatry and Proctology 

      Two doctors opened offices in a small town and put up a sign reading “Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones, Psychiatry and Proctology”. The town fathers were…

    • Put it on the organ 

      Miss Bea, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was much admired for her sweetness and kindness to all. The pastor came to…

    • Riding with Mom! 

      When we moved cross-country, my wife and I decided to drive   both of our cars. Nathan, our eight-year-old, worriedly   asked, “How will we…

    • Road Rage 

      A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him.  He did the right thing,…

    • Savvy Young Man 

      At a fancy reception a young man was asked by a widow to guess her age. “You must have some idea,” she urged as he hesitated. “I have…

    • She Will Never Believe This! 

      While working for an organization that delivers lunches to elderly shut-ins, I used to take my four-year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds. She was unfailingl…

    • She’s Not Wearing A… 

      I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I…

    • Shooting as a Sport 

      “The fascination of shooting as a sport depends almost wholly on whether you are at the right or wrong end of the gun.” —P. G. Wodehouse

    • Should You Compliment Your Wife? 

      Joe had asked Bob to help him out with the deck after work, so Bob went straight over to Joe’s place. When they got to the door, Joe went straight to…

    • Silver Shoes 

      They were discussing the details with their friends. Betty wasn’t going to wear a traditional bridal gown and she started describing the dress she was…

    • Six Foot Coackroach 

      A man was sitting at home one evening, when the doorbell rang. When he answered the door, a 6 foot tall cockroach was standing there. The cockroach immediately…

    • Spelling is So Important! 

      I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid. Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy…

    • Stall Neighbors 

      I left Montreal heading toward Quebec city, when I decided to stop at a comfort station. The first stall was occupied, so I went into the second one. I was no…

    • Star Spangled Banner 

      As a soldier approaches a checkpoint in the dark the voice   of the sentry suddenly barks, “Halt! Who’s there?”  “I’…

    • Star Trek communicator cell phone limitation 

      “A man in England is marketing a cell phone in the shape of a Star Trek communicator. The man says the Star Trek cell phone works great but that it is…

    • Starting to Forget the Little Things 

      An elderly husband and wife noticed they were beginning to forget little things around the house. They were afraid that this could be dangerous so they…

    • Storks and Sex Ed 

      Coming through the door after school one day, Little Johnny hollers out…  “Okay everyone in the house, please stand advised that I, Little…

    • Strict, Unbending Rules for Dealing with Stray Cats 

      1.  Stray cats will not be fed. 2.  Stray cats will not be fed anything, except dry cat food. 3.  Stray cats will not be fed anything, except…

    • Studying major world events 

      Education experts are worried that major world events like 9/11 and the war in Iraq are happening too quickly for college students to get a chance to study…

    • Summer Vacation for Sammy 

      Summer vacation was over and the teacher asked little Sammy about his family trip. “We visited my grandmother in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” The…

    • Talking Dog For Sale 

      This guy sees a sign in front of a house “Talking Dog for Sale.” He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the back yard. The guy…

    • The Aging Process by George Carlin 

      Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so…

    • The Daughter’s Doctor Exam 

      A mother took her daughter to the doctor and asked him to give her an examination to determine the cause of her daughters swollen abdomen. It only took the…

    • The End is Near 

      A local priest and rabbi were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying, “The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before…

    • The Perfect Girl 

      A friend asked a gentleman why he never married? Replied the gentleman, “Well, I guess I just never met the right woman… I guess I’ve been…

    • The Seamstress and Her Thimble 

      One day, when a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a river, her thimble fell into the river. When she cried out, the Lord appeared and asked,…

    • This is GOOD! Despite Appearances… 

      The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up.  The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever…

    • Three Different Pills 

      A man goes to the doctor and tells him that he hasn’t been feeling well. The doctor examines him, leaves the room and comes back with three different…

    • Time to Get Out 

        This fellow had owned this large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back forty, had it fixed up nice, picnic tables, horse shoe…

    • Updated Terminology 

      BLAMESTORMING - Sitting around in a group discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed and who was responsible. SEAGULL MANAGER - A manager, who…

    • Walmart Wine 

      The world’s largest retail chain is teaming up with E&J Gallo Winery of Modesto, CA. to produce the spirits at an affordable price; in the -8…

    • West Virginia Beauty Pageant 

      I am a native of West Virginia, and there is a very small town called “Big Ugly”. I have no idea why it was named that, but you know, it’s…

    • What do we call the baby boy? 

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    • What does a cow know about cars? 

      No description found for this item.

    • What stay-at-home Moms do all day 

      Want to know what we stay-at-home moms do all day? We smoke pot, drink beer and watch soap operas all day. Then, at 4pm we wave our magic wand, and all the…

    • What’s Up with HIM? 

      The Wolf Man comes home one day after a long day at the office. “How was work, dear?” his wife asks. “Listen! I don’t want to talk…

    • When Can I Do What I Please? 

      A boy, frustrated with all the rules he had to follow, asked his father, “Dad, when will I be old enough to do as I please?” The father answered…

    • Who Created King Arthur’s Round Table? 

      Q: What is the name of King Arthur’s knight that created the round table? A: Sir Cumference.

    • Who is the Most Obedient? 

      Tom had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which one should have the present. “Who is the most obedient?” he asked.…

    • Who Is Without Sin Amongst You? 

      The crowd had cornered a woman and was preparing to stone her. Jesus raised his hand and spake, “Let he amongst you who is without sin cast the first…

    • Who Was Jesus REALLY… 

      There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black: 1. He called everyone brother . 2. He liked Gospel. 3. He couldn’t get a fair trial. But then there…

    • Why Did You Marry Me? 

      During a friendly argument, my wife asked me why I married her in the first place. “I was just stupid,” I teased. When she said she was happy to…

    • Why Parents Get Gray Hair 

      The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employee’s home phone…

    • Why penguins have short lives 

    • Wisdom of Chief Two Eagles 

      The old Cherokee chief sat in his reservation hut, smoking the ceremonial pipe, eyeing the two US government officials sent to interview him. “Chief…

    • Without you we are but dust 

      A visiting minister waxed eloquent during the offertory prayer. “Dear Lord,” he began with arms extended and a rapturous look on his upturned face,…

    • Woman without her man is nothing 

      An English professor wrote the words, “Woman without her man is nothing” on the blackboard and directed his students to punctuate it correctly. The men…

    • Worse than forgetting an anniversary 

      I stopped at a florist shop after work to pick up roses for my wife. As the clerk was putting the finishing touches on the bouquet, a young man burst through…

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      If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and gave all my money to the church, would I get into heaven?” I asked the children in my Sunday…

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      I found my friend, my lifetime friend, sitting right under my nose. She spends each day, seven days a week, under my roof. Yet for years, I was blind to her…

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    • Making A Way 

      There is deep love to be found between parent and child, between brothers and sisters, between lifetime friends, and between each of us and our Creator. Yet…

    • Roses & Rainbows 

      A woman was walking through the valley one day and came upon a rose. She marveled at its beauty and adored its fragrance. As she reached to take it from the…

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    • 91-Year-Old Massage Therapist 

      Will you still be practicing at 91? Claude Bell is and you can read about him in the St. Louis Post Dispatch. As he says, "I'm so old that I worked as the…

    • A critical look at Raindrop Therapy 

      Quackwatch has a document on Raindrop Therapy and its creator Gary Young. I encourage any therapists interested in Raindrop Therapy to read this document…

    • American Baby on Infant Massage 

      Daily infant massage is a great way to bond with baby. What's more, researchers are finding that massage may promote better sleeping, relieve colic, and…

    • Americans miss vital connection 

      The Toronto Star has an article on touch, including comparisons of how little Americans and British touch (we a re low touch countries) compared to areas like…

    • An Effective Treatment for Lower Back Pain 

      A study conducted by Beth Israel-Deaconess Center for Alternative Medicine Research and Education and the Center for Health Studies in Seattle concluded that…

    • Become a Massage Therapist e-Book 

      Interested in becoming a massage therapist? This new electronic book by Sharon Alfonso, LMT, covers different avenues available to therapists including…

    • Can You Massage Away PMS? 

      The idea hasn't been thoroughly researched, but a couple of small studies suggest that massage can help relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).…

    • Cancer Treatments (Including Lymph Drainage Massage) 

      Healthnotes Newswire (March 6, 2003)

    • Congratulations Garrett College Core VIII Graduates 

      We'd like to congratulate the 8th graduating class of the massage therapy program at Garrett College. The graduates are: Diane Beckman, Yvonne Cuppett,…

    • Corporate Massage Tips 

      If you are going after corporate massage, you need to learn the business language. You need to know what is most important the business and how massage will…

    • Craniosacral Therapy for the AIDS Patient 

      CranioSacral Therapy relies on extremely tender, supportive hands-on contact, accompanied by a sincere intention to assist the patient in any way possible.…

    • Definition of Massage from Various State Laws 

      Found at http://www.thebodyworker.com/definitionsmassage.htm

    • Dr. Weil Tip: The Healing Touch 

      Touch is a basic human need, and for many who are suffering from an illness, the need is even greater. Fortunately, healing touch is practiced in every…

    • Easing Pain After Bypass Surgery 

      According to a pilot study conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, massage therapy reduces pain and muscle spasms in patients who have…

    • Effects of massage for older adults 

      Patricia A. Sharpe, PhD, MPH, LMT; Harriet Williams, PhD; Michelle Granner, MS; Michele Hobart Prevention Research Center, Norman J. Arnold School of Public…

    • Energy Cysts 

      The idea behind energy cysts is this: When an accident occurs, the energy of the accident enters the body. This fits with the laws of thermodynamics, which…

    • Energy work: Quantum Touch and EFT 

      Energy flow to me is palpable. Whether chakras, meridians, or directed energy, when I am quiet and still, listening and feeling with open simpleness, energy…

    • Establishing the Benefits of a Corporate Therapeutic Massage Program 

      This study performed at the University of Texas at Austin and 3M corporation was designed to study the benefits and credibility of chair massage as part of a…

    • Fibromyalgia Massage and Insurance 

      “Many patients find that weekly massages greatly help the pain and stiffness, but unfortunately insurance usually does not cover massage therapy.”…

    • Geriatric massage research results 

      Full report at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/11/03.html Senior participants and caregivers pre- and post-tests: Surveys showed a decreased…

    • Harm in Massage? 

      See also: Extremely low likelihood of harm from massage Injury caused by massage is remarkably not present. This is a major reason that our liability insurance…

    • Helping Breast Cancer Survivors Cope Emotionally & Physically 

      Research shows therapeutic massage is an effective complement to traditional medical care for women suffering from the trauma of undergoing a lumpectomy,…

    • In Pain Clinic, Fruit, Candy And Relief 

      Pain is the most common reason for visits to both physicians and other practitioners, yet it is also vastly underdiagnosed, undertreated, or mistreated. By…

    • Infant Massage 

      Nice article on infant massage at http://www.msnbc.com/news/970692.asp?0ql=c7p

    • Integrative health teams 

      > Chiropractors, for example, might want to hear how massage therapy works *with* their own treatments. Too often chiropractors consider massage therapy as a…

    • Learning to receive 

      "I spent many years working in healthcare, professionally helping other people. Once, when I was sick, I had a taste of what it was like to be on the other…

    • Manual Therapy Eases Neck Pain, Cheaply 

      Hands-On Approach Effective, and More Cost-Effective, than Traditional Treatments A hands-on approach to treating neck pain by manual therapy may help…

    • Massage and Overall Immune Function 

      During periods of stress, the effectiveness of the body

    • Massage as a Relationship 

      Massage in essence is a relationship between two people who share equally with each other in order to faciliate change. That is why it is important to find a…

    • Massage Away Lymphedema 

      Lymphedema is the extreme swelling of an arm or leg or a person's upper body. It often occurs in breast cancer patients after surgery and can show up for no…

    • Massage for Stress Reduction 

      In a study of 60 schoolchildren traumatized by Hurricane Andrew, Tiffany Field, director of the University of Miami

    • Massage for Victims of Torture 

      "This is the first time that someone has touched my pain," a torture survivor told Ellen Zimmerman, a volunteer massage therapist at the Center for Victims of…

    • Massage Helps Fibromyalgia 

      Many fibromyalgia symptoms -- pain, stiffness, fatigue, depression -- can be relieved with massage therapy. Now, researchers say they understand why. Massage…

    • Massage History 

      Massage therapy is one of the oldest methods in the gallery of health care practices dating back up to 4,000 years. In the 4th century B.C., Hippocrates…

    • Massage Membership Plan 

      Massage Envy is helping massage become a luxury that many can afford. John Leonesio, founder and chief executive of Massage Envy, saw the demand for massage…

    • Massage Therapists and HIPAA 

      The "official" info can be found on the government's HIPAA website: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ From that page, click on the "Am I a covered entity" link,…

    • Media Coverage of Corporate Massage Programs 

      What the media says: "A growing number of USA firms are curbing employee stress by offering free or low-cost massage right at the office." --USA Today "Massag…

    • Multiple Sclerosis benefits from Reflexology 

      Reflexology improves the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study published in Multiple Sclerosis (2003;9:356-61). Reflexology is a…

    • Myth of Toxin Build-up 

      "Based on the above considerations, I can only conclude that the flushing of toxins is yet another persistent myth. However, this does not imply that massage…

    • No Pain, No Gain? 

      Dentists offices used to consist of a chair, extractor pliers and a bucket full of teeth.  Today would you choose this kind of dentist?  If you had…

    • Our Healthy Profession 

      Massage therapists have just been named to the top ten list of most healthiest professions.

    • Patients’ memory for medical information. 

      Patients remember a "strikingly small" amount of the information doctors tell them, claims Dr Roy Kessels in the May Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine,…

    • Pregnancy put me in a wheelchair 

      Story about a woman who suffered from symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), which incapacitated her during pregnancy. Then she discovered a classical osteopath…

    • Psychological Support for Back Pain 

      A team from Manchester who looked at patients with chronic lower back pain found patients benefited from a combination of exercise and psychological support.…

    • Relaxation (Including Massage) and Exercise Relieves Migraines 

      Healthnotes Newswire (January 30, 2003)

    • Some people really do feel more pain 

      Pain that brings tears to one person's eyes may be barely noticed by someone else. A new study of brain activity shows that some people really are more…

    • Spa Trends 

      "Vacation is no longer just about recuperating from stress," says Lutz Hertel, head of the German Wellness Association and an advocate of the mind-body…

    • Still stretching the old fashioned way? 

      Active Isolated Stretching is an ideal way of bringing stretch to muscles without activating the muscle's protection mechanisms. Read more at http://www.aistre…

    • The Miracle of Massage Therapy 

      Therapeutic touch soothes anxiety, promotes growth in premature infants, and heals in so many different ways. If you've never had a massage, don't put it off…

    • The Spirit of Massage 

      Perceive with the mind, Open and willing, Answering God’s call. Listen with the heart, Sensitive and alert, Hearing God’s direction. Touch with…

    • Therapist advertising techniques that fail 

      Most therapists put out advertising that discusses a whole slew of different techniques. Who here knew what "Reiki" was before massage school? Very few non-…

    • Three National Surveys Show More People are Seeking Massage for Relief and Management of Pain 

      Many people already know that massage therapy helps relieve muscle soreness. But a new consumer survey released today by the American Massage Therapy…

    • Thumbs 

      Interesting article on thumbs in Massage Today. The thumb, or first digit, is made up of two phalanges and associated soft tissue. It is attached to the…

    • Use & Acceptance of Massage Therapy Increasing 

      According to a recent report by the American Massage Therapy Association

    • Wellness spas: Seeking better health while being pampered 

      A four-day spa package could include teams of doctors working with you on ways to manage chronic pain. Resorts and hotels often staff certified nutritionists…

    • Woo-Woo Therapists 

      "So, I have learned to enjoy and appreciate the juxtaposition of "Assessment and Treatment of Scapular Pathology," and contemplate the meaning and beauty of a…

    • Worker pain costs over billion 

      Headaches, back pain, arthritis and other muscle and joint pain cost the nation's employers more than billion a year in lost productivity, a study has…

  • Money Matters  (7)
    • A Modern Fable of Taxing the Rich 

      The following article appeared in the February 23, 2002 issue of the Lakeshore News-Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Ron Adams, a local financial advisor who…

    • Adaptation-Level Phenomenon 

      Part of the reason behind why our material wants can overpower us is because of something known to psychologists as the adaptation-level phenomenon: Whatever…

    • Do-it Yourself Money Management 

      The movement of do-it-yourself money management is often portrayed as a choice, as if there were viable alternatives. But even if you rely on others for…

    • Kohler Service EXCELLENT 

      The contrast with TracFone was never so sharp as when I called Kohler for a problem with our kitchen faucet. The button needed to switch between regular and…

    • More time needed for figuring taxes, IRS predicts 

      Taxpayers need 28 1/2 hours to complete an average tax return with itemized deductions and income reported from dividends, interest and capital gains, the…

    • Service-oriented Marketing 

      SERVICE MARKETING(tm) Ben Dean, Ph.D., MCC http://www.mentorcoach.com Most helping professionals can master coaching skills. If you like helping others, you…

    • To VC or Not to VC 

      Rick Ellis whose company pmachine publishes Expression Engine (the weblog/CMS software which runs this site) writes: A common decision faced by small…

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    • Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance 

      The future is bright, according to a report co-sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce (DOC). You can find the…

    • National ID Card a Bad Idea Says Bruce 

      Good article on national ID card issues from Bruce Schneier at http://www.schneier.com/essay-034.html ; if you were on the fence or arguing FOR a national ID…

    • Night of Terror and the Right to Vote 

      The women were innocent and defenseless. And by the end of the night, they were barely alive. Forty prison guards wielding clubs and their warden’s…

    • Take the Pledge 

      No matter who wins: I will not proclaim that the president is incompetent for failing to magically resolve some tough geopolitical situation, such as North…

    • The Good News 2004 

      —America’s kids are all right. Juvenile violent crime (search) has fallen every year – and nearly halved – since 1995. The percentage…

    • The year is 1904… 

      The year is 1904 . One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some of the US statistics for 1904: The average life expectancy in the…

    • TV Kills 

      From Adam Curry : I remember as a kid the stories that circulated around television usage. Of course the kid next door was doing poorly at school, his brain…

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    • Ear Infection Detector 

      http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000384.php Cheaper than doctor visits and a lot simpler.

    • Nasal Treatment for Hay fever 

      Some years ago, on England's remote Isle of Man, an engineer named Mike James set out to devise a way to help his son who suffered from chronic sneezing…

    • Proper Pain Relief Is on the Way 

      The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has just issued new guidelines reassuring ‘doctors that they won’t be prosecuted for prescribing…

    • The Headache Pebble 

      One day a man was walking along a road, and he got a pebble in his shoe. Boy, did it hurt! But the man was in a hurry and did not have time to remove his shoe…

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    • Inspirational Quotes 

      I love inspirational quotes. You can find my collection at Thriving Quotes. Here are some other options you might also enjoy. Quotes homepage Join over 40…

    • My birth card 

      Rick Wilkes, born September 17, 1962 Seven of Clubs: The Card of Spiritual Knowledge     All sevens are highly spiritual cards but it is up to…

  • Personal Growth  (10)
    • Drowning 

      My fear drowned me. It stole my breath and left me choking for air. It pushed me under where it was dark, and I was alone with my fear. But when fear lost its…

    • First Principles of Service 

      1. Seek to understand. Let me discover their needs and challenges. I want to learn the things that are truly important to them, and find ways that I can lift…

    • I’ve Changed 

      I’ve changed, and the others in my life are not sure what to make of me. I used to take on their burdens— their worries, fears, and doubts, adding…

    • My Imperfect Friend 

      I love him. I wonder why, sometimes. He’s got a lot of problems. He can be pitifully sad or outrageously cocky. I don’t know whether he’s…

    • Spiritual Toughness 

      I am strong. To look at me, you might laugh at such a bold statement. But my strength is not of my arms, legs, and chest. My strength is within. Those that…

    • Sun of Love 

      My love is like the Sun. It warms. It cheers. It awakens life and helps it grow. It lifts the fog that obscures beauty. It obliterates darkness. It brightens…

    • The Actor Dies 

      What am I really? I am a mixture of shit and goodness and light. If you hug me you risk getting stinky. I do not lie. Well, sometimes I do. I do not betray…

    • The Foundation For All Great Achievement 

      From Philip E. Humbert, PhD, http://www.philiphumbert.com I’ve been studying human achievement for almost 50 years now (professionally for over 30…

    • The Gardener 

      Do you think God works hard to help a flower bloom? Think about it… A flower seed needs water—rain from clouds ten thousand feet tall, sunshine—infi…

    • Three Inside, Three Outside 

      Although my body’s thirty plus, There’s someone inside me, that can’t believe that’s really true— I feel like I’m just…

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    • Birdsong 

      One day I happened upon a bird— A bird with a most lovely song of life and joy. I asked the bird to come sing for me each day, That I might be reminded to…

    • Breaking the TV Addiction 

      From Television Addiction in Scientific American: Perhaps the most ironic aspect of the struggle for survival is how easily organisms can be harmed by that…

    • Buzz 

      What to do? What to do? What to do! Round and round inside my head things scream to be done. Alas! Alas! I’m so confused. I cannot pick just one. Buzz,…

    • Dreambuilder 

      I am the Dreambuilder. I am co-creator with God, and with you. I am your humble servant. Yet do not mistake my humility for powerlessness. For I am of God, a…

    • Drowning 

      My fear drowned me. It stole my breath and left me choking for air. It pushed me under where it was dark, and I was alone with my fear. But when fear lost its…

    • God Listens 

      Babble, babble, talk, talk. Babble, babble, talk. Inside my head I talk, talk, talk. Babble, babble, talk, talk. Babble, babble, talk. Even in my prayers I…

    • Gospel According to You 

      http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/1119/p18s01-hfcs.html] Men read and admire the Gospel of Christ With its love so unfailing and true. But what do they say and…

    • Gravedigger 

      I walk before you now a humbled man. Already unmasked, I am at your mercy and God’s. It’s too early to put flowers on the still open grave I have…

    • I Am a Healer 

      I am a healer. I bring my heart and my skill to others so that they may be released from pain and fear. I touch new life. With knowing fingers I bring forth…

    • I Found My Friend 

      I found my friend, my lifetime friend, sitting right under my nose. She spends each day, seven days a week, under my roof. Yet for years, I was blind to her…

    • I’ve Changed 

      I’ve changed, and the others in my life are not sure what to make of me. I used to take on their burdens— their worries, fears, and doubts, adding…

    • Is life without television cruel and unusual punishment? 

      A 60-year-old man was sentenced to house arrest without television “in order that he have ample opportunity to reflect on the ways of harm he has brought…

    • It's Her! 

      Here she comes, Miss UniVerse, Singing the One Song We all recognize. Close your eyes, Hear past the cries, And in the silence, God sings with a new…

    • Life of Love and Laughter 

      Beautiful baby girls just like their Moms are made of special spice. They laugh and play, giggle and smile, and make the world so nice. We need such girls to…

    • Love is Here 

      Through all my trials my doubts— Fear. Love is here. When filled with joy with laughter— Bliss. Love is here. Filled with grief with loss—…

    • Love Lives On 

      I could not heal you nor take away your pain. I could not comfort you and take away your fear. Only God can do these things. Today I stand here and know that…

    • Love Revived 

      We do so much To save a body When the heart stops. Breathe life. Pump the heart. Apply shocking energy. We won’t stop! We won’t give up! We are committed…

    • Love Spawns Miracles 

      He says, “I love you.” She says, “I do, too.” From that love God fashions a miracle. A child— One part him, One part her, All parts…

    • Making A Way 

      There is deep love to be found between parent and child, between brothers and sisters, between lifetime friends, and between each of us and our Creator. Yet…

    • Meeting Place 

      There is a place inside me, a place I share with God, a place of comfort, peace, and love. Meet me there. In this place we can Be of the same clan, on a…

    • My Dad 

      As I sit here with my son sleeping beside me, I feel the love and the fears, the responsibilities and the joys, of being a father. Before he drifted off to…

    • My Imperfect Friend 

      I love him. I wonder why, sometimes. He’s got a lot of problems. He can be pitifully sad or outrageously cocky. I don’t know whether he’s…

    • Parenting Self 

      I have come to understand that before I can be a good parent to my son, I must become a true parent to my Self. If I am not honest with my Self, how can I…

    • Return to the Light 

      The nights are long. The morning sun awakens too late and departs too soon. We yearn for summer days— warmer, happier times. But this is the start of…

    • Roses & Rainbows 

      A woman was walking through the valley one day and came upon a rose. She marveled at its beauty and adored its fragrance. As she reached to take it from the…

    • Spiritual Toughness 

      I am strong. To look at me, you might laugh at such a bold statement. But my strength is not of my arms, legs, and chest. My strength is within. Those that…

    • Sun of Love 

      My love is like the Sun. It warms. It cheers. It awakens life and helps it grow. It lifts the fog that obscures beauty. It obliterates darkness. It brightens…

    • Teacher 

      Wonder and Mystery, We’ve explored them Together. Compassion and Touch, We’ve witnessed their Healing. Movement and Stillpoint, We’ve met…

    • Teaching, by Kablil Gibran 

      Then Said a teacher, speak to us of teaching, and he said, no man can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your…

    • The Actor Dies 

      What am I really? I am a mixture of shit and goodness and light. If you hug me you risk getting stinky. I do not lie. Well, sometimes I do. I do not betray…

    • The Birthday Race 

      She’s walked through the ages of life twelve days behind me. We were born in September, I at the end of summer, she at the beginning of fall. And…

    • The Christmas Gift 

      Two thousand years ago on a day at the dawn of winter, a special boy was born. In his heart he knew the secrets to a life of joy, peace, and everlasting…

    • The Gardener 

      Do you think God works hard to help a flower bloom? Think about it… A flower seed needs water—rain from clouds ten thousand feet tall, sunshine—infi…

    • The Good Dad 

      My daughter dropped a stack of dishes today. I loved her. I forgave her. I held her. I helped her see it through loving eyes. I am not the best Dad. I lay…

    • The Harvest 

      The man works hard, believing in his heart that some day his years of effort will pay off. The seasons of drought, despair, long days and even longer nights…

    • The Headache Pebble 

      One day a man was walking along a road, and he got a pebble in his shoe. Boy, did it hurt! But the man was in a hurry and did not have time to remove his shoe…

    • The Spirit of Massage 

      Perceive with the mind, Open and willing, Answering God’s call. Listen with the heart, Sensitive and alert, Hearing God’s direction. Touch with…

    • The Translator 

      There are times I fool myself into thinking God doesn’t hear me, that He doesn’t understand my words of prayer. There are times I believe God̵…

    • Things to Do 

      I’ve got more things to do than I could possibly do. My list keeps on growing and growing! Right now I must say there’s simply No Way I can go on…

    • Three Inside, Three Outside 

      Although my body’s thirty plus, There’s someone inside me, that can’t believe that’s really true— I feel like I’m just…

    • Trust 

      Into your heart I place a part of me, not all of me. To give all of me would strip me of the responsibility to live my own life. Yet that part of me I share…

    • Trust II 

      “I put my trust in you.” It means that I have given you a part of me, a part of my heart. This gift of trust is unconditional, and like my love,…

    • TV Fasting 

      In the late 80’s I was stressing myself to death. I started visiting a Buddhist nun who recommended that I turn off the TV—especially the news—…

    • TV Nights 

      Last night a girl shot her step-father. She was scared. She loved him but not in that way. Last night a woman sued her friends. She was hurt. She lost…

    • Valentine’s Love 

      I could send you a box of flowers, One rose for each time I’ve thought how lucky I am To be loved by you. Unfortunately, I could not find a box Big…

    • Walk the Path 

      Early one morning a young boy set off on a trip to see his grandmother who lived ten miles away. The road he walked was well worn from 200 years of travel. A…

    • What is Death? 

      Death. It is an act of life. Death is a part of the circle of life. We do not fear winter, even though we do not celebrate its coming the same way we celebrate…

    • Which Path? 

      I look into the future, and I dream. I see fame and fortune. Leadership. Love. I look into the future, and I anguish. I see pain and suffering. Death. Grief. …

    • Who You Are 

      I know of your anger Yet I will not participate Your tears I can share But do not commiserate I know the darkness of fear Is only the absent of light I know…

    • Your Friend 

      When you most need a friend but there is no one around, close your eyes and feel me holding your hand, and I will be.

    • Your Guardian Spirit 

      Feel my presence. Hear my words. I am the love that travels with you as you walk the trails of life. See me now as the Spirit Wolf, courageous and strong. I…

  • Quotes  (7)
  • Relationships  (10)
    • Communicating with Animals (and people...) 

      When communicating with dolphins and whales if you think of them and feel love in your heart at the same time, then you are in contact. They know who…

    • Domestic violence begins at 4 

      Excerpt from THE LIES THAT BIND: THE PERMANENCE OF CHILD ABUSE, Heyward Ewart, III, Ph.D. http://hometown.aol.com/ewartcme/myhomepagebusiness.html “Dome…

    • Given To 

      I never feel more given to than when you take from me – when you understand the joy I feel       giving to you. And you know my giving…

    • God Smiling at Me 

      I’ve found a place where I can be free. I’ve found a whole new beginning just made for me. I know only peace and I never feel pain. Days are full…

    • Pushing Kids Hard in Sports 

      With more kids than ever in organized sports,  experts in sports medicine and youth athletics say they are increasingly concerned about the pressures put…

    • Sacred Sexuality - Couple 

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    • Study: Ritalin linked to stunted growth 

      New research bolsters evidence that stimulants like Ritalin used for attention deficit problems may stunt children’s growth, but it does not address…

    • Teacher 

      Wonder and Mystery, We’ve explored them Together. Compassion and Touch, We’ve witnessed their Healing. Movement and Stillpoint, We’ve met…

    • The People Who Care 

      The Ones who care The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip.  You don’t have to…

    • TV Kills 

      From Adam Curry : I remember as a kid the stories that circulated around television usage. Of course the kid next door was doing poorly at school, his brain…

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  • Sexuality  (1)
  • Stress  (2)
    • Buzz 

      What to do? What to do? What to do! Round and round inside my head things scream to be done. Alas! Alas! I’m so confused. I cannot pick just one. Buzz,…

    • Things to Do 

      I’ve got more things to do than I could possibly do. My list keeps on growing and growing! Right now I must say there’s simply No Way I can go on…

  • Taxes  (2)
  • Technology  (2)
    • Back to Weblogging, Finally! 

      January 2003, my copy of Radio Userland died. The weblogs (I had several) at http://www.leaders.net stopped at that time. Now they are back, using a new…

    • Cervical Surgery for Nick “FeedDemon” Bradbury 

      Condolences and prayers to Nick Bradbury who looks to be headed for surgery for a herniated disc in his neck. Nick is the author of FeedDemon, the news…

  • TV-Media  (10)
    • Breaking the TV Addiction 

      From Television Addiction in Scientific American: Perhaps the most ironic aspect of the struggle for survival is how easily organisms can be harmed by that…

    • Is life without television cruel and unusual punishment? 

      A 60-year-old man was sentenced to house arrest without television “in order that he have ample opportunity to reflect on the ways of harm he has brought…

    • Media: What Trust? 

      My Comments to Dan Gillmor on the lecture : Truth is relative and changing. If one looks at religion or politics, one can quickly see people who have developed…

    • News Media Hype and the Price of Gas 

      “ should not subtract from the public’s understanding. Yet subtract they nowadays do with endless headlines and talk about ‘record’ oil…

    • Quotes about Television 

      “I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” Groucho Marx (1890-1977) “…

    • TV Fasting 

      In the late 80’s I was stressing myself to death. I started visiting a Buddhist nun who recommended that I turn off the TV—especially the news—…

    • TV Kills 

      From Adam Curry : I remember as a kid the stories that circulated around television usage. Of course the kid next door was doing poorly at school, his brain…

    • TV News 

      “The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were.”—David…

    • TV Nights 

      Last night a girl shot her step-father. She was scared. She loved him but not in that way. Last night a woman sued her friends. She was hurt. She lost…

    • Zen TV Experiment 

      Zen TV Experiment “The problem is not that TV presents us with entertaining subject matter, but that TV presents all subject matter as entertaining.…

  • Weight-Diet  (6)
    • Eating without rules 

      People are more likely to stick with long-term improvements in their diet if they eat smaller portions of a wider variety of foods as opposed to focusing on a…

    • Karo Syrup Increases Appetite 

      From onemorebite.com... Karo syrup (corn syrup) was originally promoted in 1905 as, "An appetizer that makes you eat." See the original Karo Syrup Ad, circa…

    • McDonald’s chief executive dies 

      Jim Cantalupo, who led a business revival as chairman and CEO of the fast-food giant McDonald’s Corp., died early Monday of a heart attack, according to…

    • More important to be in shape than thin 

      By Dr. Ben Lerner on mercola.com: A number of studies have shown that movement is more important than weight loss. In today’s day and age, I know that…

    • The Physics Diet 

      Want to lose weight? Easy! Just remember the first law of thermodynamics: conservation of energy. Oh, and you'll have to not mind being hungry. Most dieters…

    • Want to Lose Weight? Eat Your Breakfast 

      The majority of people who are successful at losing weight and keeping it off eat breakfast every day. Researchers at the National Weight Control Registry…


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