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The Saga Of Pinehill Book II
Money, Marriage And The Way
is now published and available.
Buy direct from:
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If you enjoyed the first book, you
won't be able to put
this one down until you've finished
it. Enjoy.
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TODAY'S TRIVIA - - -
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How long can trees live?
How can trees live that long? Don't they die of old age?
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How long can a person go without sleep?
A person can go longer without food than he can without
sleep. Miss one night's sleep and you'll be tired, cranky,
and clumsy. Skip two complete nights and you'll begin to
have problems thinking clearly. After missing four or five
nights of sleep, you'll start to hallucinate. Soon you'll
have skin lesions, hair loss, immune dysfunction, and you'll
be unable to regulate your body's temperature. Death
follows. You'll be lucky to go longer than ten days. Of
course, even partial chronic sleep loss puts you at
increased risk of death. You'll be more likely to die in a
car accident, get sick, or make a stupid decision that
causes your accidental demise.
Is it true that you can tell the age of a tree by counting
its rings?
Yes. In fact, a tree's autobiography is written in the rings
of its trunk. The stump of a felled tree shows a pattern of
concentric rings that, when studied by a careful observer,
can tell you how old the tree is, which were good growth
years and which were not, what year the insects or pollution
were bad, when it suffered from fungus, what year the
earthquake or volcano hit, and when it was injured. The
rings reflect the tree's growth and each ring has a
distinctive shape to it according to what the growing
conditions were like that year.
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thePEBBLE CONTENTS:
1. STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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2. OPTIMIZE LIFE NOW™ ... with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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When Will The Squabbling Cease??????
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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson
HOW TO CHOOSE A NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLEMENT: A "Multivitamin" Safely And Wisely
Part 4 of 5
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4. PERCEPTIONS by Ken Darby
Life From Outer Space!
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5. WHY DO WE SAY IT?
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6. THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
7. HA! HA!HA!
8. CONTACT INFO
9. THE LAST LINE - - - - -
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
The Saga Of Pinehill Book II
Money, Marriage And The Way
is now published and available. Buy direct from:
http://www.publishamerica.com
(enter the name Saga of Pinehill in the search box)
If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be able to put
this one down until you're finished it. Enjoy.
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
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STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
Thirty percent of all bingo players are under the age of 35.
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OPTIMIZE LIFE NOW™ ... with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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When Will The Squabbling Cease??????
When will the squabbling cease?!! It's almost as though not
agreeing is more important than getting anything done. One
or two individuals bully the team and those who don't speak
up are trampled. One person believes in her mind that she is
‘in charge' whether or not her job description vaguely
suggests it. Another person sees himself as the eternal
obstacle ‘just because'. No matter what is suggested, he has
an objection. They simply won't agree. Are these folks
hiding out where you work?
Rhinos are too common in the workplace. Mice are more
common. These animal extremes exemplify co-worker extremes
in the wilds of work. The rhino charges. The mice scurry.
The rhino is irritated by the mice. The mice are terrified
of the rhino. Imbalance prevails and no one feels safe at
work.
Recently, I was working with the board of a non-profit
organization that has been in existence for more than thirty
years. As I researched the situation, I found that,
historically, every time things are on an upswing in the
organization, certain board members get agitated. It seems
that they feel powerless when things are going well. Perhaps
they feel insignificant. So they make it their job to rattle
cages, sabres and psyches. They create uproar and
controversy. This seems to make them feel powerful. They
clearly do not have the best interests of the organization
at heart. Their involvement is ego-centered and power-based.
Who is keeping your workplace in an uproar? Who rules the
roost…even without the key to the executive washroom? Who do
people avoid? And, what can you do about it?
First, is it possible that you are the rhino? If so, what
are you trying to prove with your fearful behavior? Only
fearful or inept people use intimidation and control as
tactics to create a sense of power. Powerful people are
compassionate and encouraging. They have nothing to prove.
So, if you are the rhino, get some help. Learn some skills.
Ask for feedback…and maybe forgiveness. Last week I was
talking with a coaching client who is a top executive. From
the privacy of her office to my ear on the phone, she said,
"I have been very successful in management. I am competent
and confident. What I want help with is that I know that I
come across as totally unapproachable. Clearly, I want to be
respected and have my directions followed, however, I want
people to know me as I am. Away from work, I am a loving,
laughing human being."
As we worked together that day, she made it very apparent to
me the pain that being a rhino was causing her. For years,
she had carefully constructed the walls at work in order to
be taken seriously. Thirty years ago, working in a
male-dominated industry, this might have been a necessary
strategy. Now, it is not. I applauded her for her awareness
and courage. Learning new skills after so many years is a
brave and remarkable undertaking. If you need new skills,
get them. It's your life that is going by and I bet, down
deep, you are not very happy in your rhino lair waiting for
an unsuspecting mouse to trample.
If you are the mouse, it is time to learn the skills to
roar. As you do that, your size will increase and your
self-esteem, too. It is never too late to learn how to speak
up. My mission statement is ‘to help people worldwide
communicate in ways that are totally kind and totally honest
at the same time.' You can learn those skills, too. You need
to find your voice and use it in a respectful, clear way.
Who is getting hurt most when you are avoiding rhinos? You,
of course. The rhino gets all he or she wants and you run
from the noise. You are working there because you have
skills. Let your voice be heard. Giving a keynote speech the
other day, an audience member asked me,
"It sounds so simple when you tell us to get skills and
speak up. How do I start…and, will it hurt?" Although
everyone laughed at the last part, it was a very real issue.
This is a lifestyle change. First, you must believe that
your ideas, insights and perspectives are deserving of
notice. I'll lay money on the fact that you've expressed
those exact thoughts to your friends or family at the end of
a bad day, right?
"I've got great ideas. I could run this department in my
sleep. Why doesn't anyone take any notice of me?" You are
likely right, however, there is only one person who can
speak up for you and that's you. What's true in life is that
you only really get what you are willing to ask for. Are you
willing to ask to be seen, heard and valued?
Of course, there are also rhinos squabbling with rhinos.
That's awfully loud, messy and smelly. And they hope they
can force everyone to take a side—theirs. Mice squabble,
too. They bite away in tiny chunks daily and natter
endlessly. That's a matter for another time.
A recent study showed that "...up to 42% of an employees
time is spent engaging in or resolving conflict." Learn the
skills that will keep you out of that 42% and on the path to
productivity, progress, profitability and peace.
Be a rhino wrestler whether you find that rhino within or
roaming around your office. Do your part by not being one!
© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD.
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People skills expert, speaker & executive coach, Dr.
Rhoberta Shaler, is the founder of the Optimize! Institute
in Escondido, CA. Her ‘Prosperity on Purpose’ program has
helped many people shift their results from acceptable to
EXCEPTIONAL! Author of over a dozen insightful books & audio
programs, she works with executives, entrepreneurs &
employees who want to master the 'people skills' that grease
the wheels of business & life—communication, negotiation,
conflict & anger management, networking. Free coaching
consultation. Visit www.OptimizeInstitute.com
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Honesty with oneself is imperative if one would enjoy
good health.
---- Ken Darby
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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - - by Karin Henderson
HOW TO CHOOSE A NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLEMENT: A "Multivitamin" Safely And Wisely
Part 4 of 5
Understanding Free Radicals, Oxidative Stress, And
Degenerative Conditions: Finding Help That Might Reverse
The Effects These Could Be Having On Your Life
Are There Expiration Dates On The Bottle?
The potency has to remain past the expiration date.
Does The Label Say "Natural"? (Did you know that it is legal
to say 100% natural, even though they just have 4% of the
natural product in the container? Are mushrooms natural?
Beware of the term.)
Are the supplements complete and balanced? "A supplement
must supply in the correct balance and at potential shown
to promote lifelong health. Avoid nutritional fads - insist on
balance, completeness, and quality. Your health depends
on it." Lyle MacWilliam
They should be providing all of the essential nutrients to the
cell at optimal levels, not RDA levels. Incidentally you will
not find a manufacturer going to al the trouble of meeting
strict regulations and standards voluntarily, and not apply
these parameters or guidelines to all the other products.
That would be foolish and a waste of money. After you
have chosen the foundational products, stay with the same
company for all your other needs. You have already
done your research.
Why Shouldn't You Buy On Price?
Recognize that price doesn't dictate quality and safety. Be
aware that the cost of the scientific manufacturing does
increase the cost. So don't give your body's nutritional
needs to the lowest-priced bottle
Does The Company Do It's Own "In-House" Manufacturing?
It may be fine for your mushrooms to come from a generic
manufacturing location, but it's important that your
supplement can be checked and validated at every point.
Trust the process. Your health is at stake.
Does The Company Encourage Independent Testing?
The more objective and professional processes the
company participates in, the better the end product.
Does the company provide technical support?
Is There A 1 800 Number On The Container? If you had
a reaction to the product, you need to be able to contact
them. So the number is important. They will not be able
to give you any medical advice, but they can give you
all the answers to these questions.
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Karin Henderson is a registered nurse and is thePEBBLE's
columnist for our MEDICAL COLUMN.
We appreciate her input very much. Thanks Karin.
You can send Karin questions at
mailto:kflh@shaw.ca
Health Information Newsletter.
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PERCEPTIONS . . . by Ken Darby
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Some around me think I am an opinionated old goat.
Whether that be true or not I will sometimes, in this column,
talk about things people don't like to talk about - or don't want
out in the open. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Do your own thinking, and don't accept the things I say as
gospel. They are only mental meanderings from a simple soul.
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Life From Outer Space!
Good day folks! I see another day of the usual stuff.
However, we do have something interesting.
There has been some mysterious red rain falling on a large
part of southern India. One scientist has discovered it
contains tiny biological cells, without DNA. Other
scientists confirm this life form and are wondering where it
came from and what it represents.
It is being called alien life form, as if salted from outer
space. All scientists involved are respected men and this is
being taken seriously.
Wow! What next?
In another arena the Prime Minister of Israel is pretty
uncomfortable with the idea of Iran having nuclear weapons,
especially after the constant vow to eradicate Israel. He
appears to be suspicious Iran’s motives with nuclear energy
may be more than just electrical power.
Can you imagine some journalist asked if he was planning
pre-emptive strikes against Iran. Can some of you tell me
what on earth his answer was? You’re right. What makes you
think I would discuss such plans openly? Sometimes I think
some reporters are far too brilliant for the work they do.
Have a good day folks. Talk with you tomorrow!
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WHY DO WE SAY IT?
Kangaroo: how did the "kangaroo" get its name?
Captain James Cook, who discovered Australia, asked the
tribesmen of the Endeavor River region the name of the
animal. They answered "Kangaroo." Whether that was the name
of the animal itself or just an answer signifying "I don't
know" is something that we don't know.
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DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
The Saga Of Pinehill Book II
Money, Marriage And The Way
is now published and available. Buy direct from:
http://www.publishamerica.com
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If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be able to put
this one down until you've finished it. Enjoy.
DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND
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THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
"We sing because we're happy and happy because we
sing." -- Denis Waitley
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HA! HA! HA!
The wife found her husband sitting on the back
porch crying.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Do you remember when we were dating and your
father told me that if I didn't marry you, he
would send me to prison for 20 years?" he said.
"Yes" she responded, "so what?" "I would have
gotten out of prison today!" he sobbed.
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THE LAST LINE - - - - -
"Laughter is the best way to make somebody's heart
beat." –- Robert Holden
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REMEMBER! - IF YOU SEE IT IN thePEBBLE - IT IS SO!
Emotions are to give you power. They are the drive,
the impetus, the propulsion. They are to be directed by
you to the results you want. They are not to lead you.
---- Ken Darby
