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		<title>Learning the Mechanics of Speed Reading</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Jay Polmar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mind is an extraordinarily power of which we only use a very small portion. In our book, "Speed Reading in only One Hour" we will show you how to tap some of that unused power and use it for your personal success in high school, college, and life.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The mind is an extraordinarily power of which we only use a very small portion. In our book, \&#8221;Speed Reading in only One Hour\&#8221; we will show you how to tap some of that unused power and use it for your personal success in high school, college, and life.</p>
<p>Your brain can understand from 10,000 to 50,000 bits of data per minute; one bit equates to one word. Although this information comes from old statistics (1980\&#8217;s),. based on recently developed speed reading technology, and strides in various types of learning technology, you can achieve phenomenal reading speeds.</p>
<p>The average HS grad, when tested, reads about 250 words per minute. The college student reads at about 300 words per minute. But, no matter what your baseline reading speed, don\&#8217;t worry, it is only the beginning. Can you imagine what an advantage you would have to be able to read over 100% faster than you did before? The possibilities are limitless.</p>
<p>We receive information through our five physical senses, (touching, tasting, hearing, smelling, and seeing) and through those senses we make decisions. We make choices and judgments from various factors that the physical senses bring into play. The five physical senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch) are preprogrammed for automatic response.</p>
<p>We learn in various ways, beyond the physical senses, through other forms of thought. Much of human thinking is conscious in nature. Senses, however, are totally automatic. An example of might be: when a hungry teenager smells pizza, he or she might start tasting in and even salivating. What\&#8217;s taking place is that the sense of smell has automatically brought up a thought, \&#8221;PIZZA\&#8221;, to the brain and mind. The thought might be unconscious.</p>
<p>Sensing food is a physical sensation of your sense smell. It is a mental sensation (unconsciously or consciously) through thinking. And finally, there tends to be a physical sensation by eating, swallowing, and smiling. To summarize the PIZZA experience: Brain and mind is where the \&#8221;action\&#8221; is &#8212; and your body is where the \&#8221;reaction\&#8221; is.</p>
<p>Your brain and the mind has awesome untapped potential; I\&#8217;ll teach you how to tap into that potential by using the course Speed Reading in One Hour, available at speedread.org . I\&#8217;ll show you how you can be a total success in your college life and beyond.</p>
<p>If you have an hour, a half hour, or even 10 minutes, we have programs to teach you to read faster <a>Double/Triple Your Reading Speed, Improve Comprehension, Better Your Grades</a>, Learn speed reading today<a>Be a speed reader now! </a> Get a totally unique version of this article from our <a>article submission service</a></p>
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		<title>Hypnosis &#8211; What It Is And What It Is Not</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winnie Cox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hypnosis and its arm, hypnotherapy, have been the focus of a lot of misconceptions created by layman's imagination. Some believe them to be some type of spell while others refuse to even acknowledge them. Some of the common myths linked with hypnosis and the truth behind them are discussed here.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Myths have always chased hypnosis and its healing arm, hypnotherapy. Some believe them to be some sort of magic while others refuse to even acknowledge them. Provided below are some general misconceptions prevalent about hypnosis, and the real facts behind them.</p>
<p>Hypnosis has no connection with any sort of dark arts. Psychology and the other sciences have a crucial role to play in the hypnotic procedure, and it is very simple to acquire and practice. People refuse to acknowledge hypnosis even after seeing participants successfully experiencing its power in public sessions. They say that hypnotised subjects allow practitioners to perform well in their art by not displaying enough will power to withstand the influence of their words. But nothing could be farther from the truth. Hypnosis can in fact be successfully practised on people who are mentally strong and are trying hard to block the spell.</p>
<p>That hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness is another misconception that has been circulating for quite some time now. An individual under hypnosis does not get segregated from the external world, but remains completely aware of the goings on around him. During the hypnotic state, the subject calms down completely and is hence able to concentrate fully on the inputs provided by the practitioner.</p>
<p>Another myth, which has been propagated by some researchers, claims that hypnosis can work on merely 5% of humans. Researchers have come up with this low result because they have made use of the same hypnosis technique on all people without considering their individual natures. One hypnosis procedure for all is not a workable solution as different people fall under different character types, and therefore are responsive to different methods.</p>
<p>Meditation and hypnosis are often confused with each other. However, communication between the subject and the practitioner is indispensable in hypnosis, while meditation is like a communion with the self without any communication involved. Similarly, a state of trance is also sometimes confused with hypnosis, which is not true. Trance is again a state of mind devoid of any communication, while communication forms the very foundation of the hypnosis technique.</p>
<p>A sizeable number of people believe that it is not possible to bring about alterations in one\&#8217;s appearance and conduct through hypnosis training or hypnotherapy. Hypnosis is clearly not magic that it can transform the physique of a person on its own. But it can bring about a development in physical health by changing behavioural patterns like overeating and chain smoking by raising inspiration levels in an individual.</p>
<p>Hypnosis, and particularly hypnotherapy, can have a vital function to play in the overall welfare of a person, and not trying them out just because of some misconceptions is an act of folly.</p>
<p>Learn more about <a href="http://www.hypnosistraining.com.sg/">Hypnosis Course</a> or <a href="http://www.hypnosistraining.com.sg/">Hypnotherapy Course</a> and uncover its benefits to your profession. Click here to get your own <a>unique version of this article</a> with free reprint rights.</p>
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		<title>Self Esteem Improvement For You</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Beachum</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be determined to improve your self esteem and then you'll already be on the path to the greatest achievement of your life so do not let a low self esteem ruin your life because the way you think about yourself is the determining factor in how you interact with people. These are some of the many examples of low self esteem characteristic in you mind that are important for you to improve.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be determined to improve your self esteem and then you&#8217;ll already be on the path to the greatest achievement of your life so do not let a low self esteem ruin your life because the way you think about yourself is the determining factor in how you interact with people. These are some of the many examples of low self esteem characteristic in you mind that are important for you to improve.</p>
<p>1. The things you do ever turns out right. You try to tackle a task and it turns into to be the worst one.2. You really believe that most people has no affection for you and you don&#8217;t look good.3. You fear interaction with other people because you fear that what you say might not make sense and you feel swallowed up in a whirlpool of frustration.</p>
<p>Stop thinking that the world is out to get you and push yourself to have the things that you want because others the one that caused your downfall -other people are not the problem here ,you are the problem. From this moment on, start on the road of raising your self esteem so change your attitude and decide that you&#8217;re going to win and you will win. Simply keep in mind that success can&#8217;t come without some measure of hardship, which is why determination is an essential part of it.</p>
<p>So many times, a person gets so close and with just a little disappointment or setback, they lose heart, give up too easily and too soon &#8211; they are a great candidatefor self esteem improvement. By shedding the positive image of yourself then your life will be filled with negativity so you need to think differently and make a true effort to be what you really want to be. You have to seriously decide whether you want to stay miserable and never believe in yourself or boost your self esteem and develop it into a high sense of self worth with good character and self image.</p>
<p>The origin of low self esteem. A low self esteem could start as early as childhood when children are told that they have no use. Their self confidence is eroded and they conform to the belief that they will have no success in anything they ever do so of course they are picked on laughed at, pushed around, called names and treated with hatred so it&#8217;s no mystery they grew up to be with such resentment.</p>
<p>If you went through that then it&#8217;s time to get rid from that way of thinking and do self esteem improvement. Do some research on the lives of successful people and you&#8217;ll realize that quite a few of them had a very low sense of self esteem and they could not even manage to finish an elementary education. Many have decided to override it, to improve their attitude whatever it took and many became some of the greatest people that ever lived.</p>
<p>Low self esteem has never helped anyone else and it definitely won&#8217;t help you because all it can do for you, is plunge you into a state of depression, anger, grudge, fear and the other effects that is born from it. Re-program your thinking and take control of your mind because you must believe that you are more valuable than you believe or at the bottom of the ladder you will stay and never make an attempt to climb it. Don&#8217;t waste your life away by feeling that you are worthless instead, think of ways to improve who you are because success is yours, it&#8217;s yours for the taking.</p>
<p>Never before has excellent Self Esteem Improvement been this quick and easy! Grab all the inside information while there&#8217;s still time at <a href="http://hair-losssite.com/2009/03/15/self-esteem-improvement/">Self Esteem Improvement</a></p>
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		<title>The Wrinkle Eraser</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Kirzno</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Botox - you hear of it being injected into the faces of famous Hollywood celebrities, supermodels and just about anybody who can afford the relatively expensive price tag of $550 at the least. In fact, you might say that this is the easiest and fastest, not to mention the least expensive compared to cosmetic surgery, method to erase fine lines, crow's feet and wrinkles from the face.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Botox &#8211; you hear of it being injected into the faces of famous Hollywood celebrities, supermodels and just about anybody who can afford the relatively expensive price tag of $550 at the least. In fact, you might say that this is the easiest and fastest, not to mention the least expensive compared to cosmetic surgery, method to erase fine lines, crow&#8217;s feet and wrinkles from the face.</p>
<p>Botox is so popular precisely because it provides for a younger-looking appearance in a snap. You need not suffer through hospitalization. You need not go under the knife. You need not wait for weeks for <a href="http://www.colorado-springs-locksmith.com" class="kblinker" title="More about complete &raquo;">complete</a> recovery and, most especially, for positive results to be seen.</p>
<p>What It Is</p>
<p>Botox is derived from the bacterium known as Clostridium Botulinum Type A. For the past 20 years, it has been used for medical purposes like the treatment of muscle spasms especially around the head, neck and eye areas, excessive sweating particularly in the hands and even diabetic neuropathy. However, it is in the cosmetic field that has greatly benefited from this neurotoxin. (It is, in fact, generally considered to be the most lethal toxin known to man, of which an overdose in even the smallest degree can lead to death) Nowadays, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic physicians and even medical spas provide for wrinkles reduction through the use of this powerful neurotoxic protein.</p>
<p>How It Works</p>
<p>Botox works by immobilizing or paralyzing the movement of the muscles at the injected site. This is made possible because it inhibits the contraction of the targeted facial muscles such as the eyes and mouth. Keep in mind that one of the causes of wrinkles is the skin losing its elasticity, thus, its supportive structure. As you age, such loss of elasticity becomes more and more pronounced until such time that the skin does not &#8220;<a href="http://www.coloradospringsgaragedoor.com" class="kblinker" title="More about spring &raquo;">spring</a> back&#8221; to its smooth state after you have crinkled your eyes or laughed at a joked or smiled at somebody or scrunched your forehead. And so, wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead appear. Botox erases your facial lines simply by paralyzing the muscles involved in making facial expressions. The less your skin is subjected to enforced lines, the smoother your skin will appear.</p>
<p>What to Expect</p>
<p>Getting the injection is actually very easy. You can compare it to getting a tuberculosis test in that the discomfort is very minimal and very short. Of course, you will feel a minor sting once the very fine needle penetrates the skin. Immediately after treatment, your skin where the injections were given will look like it has been bitten by mosquitoes. Take comfort in the fact that the red swellings and small bruises will subside within a few hours to days. And then you ought to enjoy a face free of wrinkles and fine lines!</p>
<p>On a last note, for Botox to be effective in the removal of your facial lines, you must consult with a licensed practitioner. Each state has its own regulations as to who can practice the art and science of making your wrinkles go away with the use of the neurotoxin and, as such, it pays to ask local authorities. Or better yet, you should also ask your family and friends who have undergone the procedure and loved it.</p>
<p>If you are ready to look and feel young again then you maybe it&#8217;s time you give your skin the treatment you deserve. Our <a href='http://vegasskindoctor.com'>Las Vegas dermatology</a> treatment may be exactly what you are looking for. If you are ready to get rid of those embarrassing wrinkles then go to our site to find more information on our <a href='http://vegasskindoctor.com/botox-las-vegas'>Las Vegas dermatologist</a> skin care treatment.</p>
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