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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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(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've finished
it. Enjoy.

DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND

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TODAY'S TRIVIA - - -
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Is it true that the Earth is actually nearer the sun in
January than it is in June?

How many levels of angels are there?

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What exactly is the solstice?

Twice a year, at the beginning of winter and summer, the sun
is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator. 

Is it true that the winter solstice is also the longest
night of the year?

Yes. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and the
longest night of the whole year. Following the winter
solstice, the days begin to grow longer and the nights
shorter.                 
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There are a lot of ways to become a failure,
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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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Leggo My Ego

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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson

The Brain And Spinal Cord
Parts Of Your Body's Nervous System
Part 4 of 6

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4. PERCEPTIONS by Ken Darby

Heat and cool smartly

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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!


In 1968, Abbie Hoffman played with a yo-yo while testifying
before a congressional committee. He was found in contempt.

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OPTIMIZE LIFE NOW™ ... with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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Leggo My Ego

So much talk about egos: delicate egos, shattered egos,
monster egos, maniacal egos. What is this all about?

Recently I was working with a supposed team of supposedly
like- minded individuals who purported to share the same
mission, goals and purpose. What a nightmare! This small
group of nine were completely divided into two camps—the
ego-centric, 'it-must-be- my-way' camp and the
'whatever-you-want' camp. Could have been ideal if the 'my
way' camp were not divided into two camps as well. The war
had been waging for years. And, I, intrepid consultant and
mediator, walked directly into the mess! I was to bring the
warriors to the peace table and negotiate a settlement. Not
for the feint-hearted, I tell you.

What is this ego-stuff? Dictionaries offer meanings ranging
from "the self, especially as distinct from the world and
other selves" to "an exaggerated sense of self-importance;
conceit" to "an inflated feeling of pride in your
superiority to others." The last definition is the one most
folks hold when they use the word as it is seldom used in a
positive context.

You may think you are superior. You may even be
superior...in position, intellect, experience or expertise.
When you act superior, trouble brews. No one enjoys being
put down...and, no one deserves to be. If you believe that
this world moves too quickly to take care of what you might
like to call 'fragile egos', you're missing the point. That
can be a trite way to dismiss your bad behavior. Running
roughshod over people is a very poor way to get your
exercise.

What if you are the target of this exercise? Your job is to
give up your position as a doormat. If you are to make the
contribution you were hired to make, you need the skills to
teach people how to treat you.

One quick caveat before we proceed: there are people out
there, often in positions of power, who prefer to live like
'rhinos'. They can't see well, are constantly sniffing for
trouble and charge at anything that moves. (You can learn
more about how to handle them in my book, Wrestling Rhinos:
Conquering Conflict in the Wilds of Work.) When working with
a rhino, you'll need all the skills you can muster, however,
even rhinos can be contained, if not tamed.

Rhinos are often bullies. They live in the
'it-must-be-my-way' camp and they behave from a 'I'll run
you over if you get in my way' philosophy. You've met one or
two. Just as real rhinos can change direction in an instant,
bullies will change your words on a dime. Have you
experienced that? Unlike real rhinos, though, they can be
sneaky. Workplace bullies will report issues only
slightly—very slightly—differently than they happened. No
one says anything but it seems so petty. The next time, they
change it slightly again. Soon, the story is significantly
different than reality. When anyone speaks up to complain,
they say,

"You've gone along with this and said nothing. What's your
problem now?" These rhino bullies are crafty. Getting their
own way is the most important thing in their day. Actually,
they are the fragile ones constantly needing the ego boost
of running over people's ideas and feelings. Everyone is
potential ego fodder to a rhino!

A healthy ego is one that will not lie down in the face of a
rhino. A healthy ego does not defend, whine, complain or
make excuses. All that is required is a quick four-step
formula for success:

1. NAME IT! Describe the behavior you are addressing—only
the behavior, not the person.

"When I hear words like 'lazy/uninvolved/overpaid, etc'
applied to me, I need to address it."

2. CLAIM IT! "I feel/need/want/prefer__________ in relation
to me, my work or my team."

3. TAME IT! "If there is something specific we need to
discuss, I am happy to debrief it with you. Let's clarify
the exact issues or instances you are referring to so that
we can clarify the issues."

4. LEAD IT AWAY "Would you like to do that now or set an
appointment to talk further?"

When you let rhino bullies get away with even one statement
that leads the conversation astray from your perception of
the truth, the downward slide has begun. Learn to speak up
at the first sign of wayward behavior. It takes strength to
do so. Do it with no emotional taglines. Simply the facts.

When emotion bursts forth, a bully will jump all over that,
too. They invariably want to make a person who 'feels'
something out to be weak, particularly if that person is a
woman. So, simply state the facts with the formula above.

Be aware: bullies get huffier, more vocal and more damaging
when first confronted. That's when you must keep your
emotions in check and quietly state the facts. When you
consistently teach a bully that you will not allow them to
behave poorly towards you, they often get a perverse respect
for you.

Many bullies are fragile even in the face of all their
blowhard demands and stances. They are simply afraid that no
one values them, respects them or takes them seriously.
Knowing this, you'll find other ways to compassionately
handle delicate "bully egos".

As for you, take the high road with your healthy ego intact.
You deserve respect. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to
feel good at work. Step up. Speak up and contain those
rhinos!

© 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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Only if your passion is seeking the kingdom of your
Maker, shall you have dominion over all things.
---- Ken Darby

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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - - by Karin Henderson


The Brain And Spinal Cord
Parts Of Your Body's Nervous System
Part 4 of 6

The brain is the control center of your body. It gives all the
other parts of your body voluntary and involuntary commands to
keep you going. It keeps your heart beating, your lungs
expanding and contracting. It keeps you upright, sitting or
lying down in whatever position you choose. It keeps you running
for the bus or driving your car. It helps your kidney filtering
out waste products. It keeps your spleen filtering your blood.
And keeps your liver from re-circulating toxins back into your
body. It makes you tap your toes in rhythm to your favourite
music. It makes your mouth water when you THINK of lemonade and
made you weep when you watched Princess Diana's funeral. Your
brain controls you and you control it only to the degree that
you want to stay healthy.

And how does this now very important part of you stay attached
to your body? By very strong, soft (connective) tissue connected
to your backbone. This part is also known as your spinal column
or your vertebrae. Have you ever wondered when you see a skull
in a movie or show, why it doesn't have a chin? It's because
that part is "held on" by a support system that gets decomposed
very quickly and so it falls away. It takes much longer to
decompose bone than softer tissue.

We then have this perception that the jaw (mandible) is not part
of the body's skeleton, but it is. And it's an important part
because it "houses" the eating mechanisms. Foods are turned into
usable nutrients, which in turn support your body in many ways.

And your spine or spinal column or vertebra is attached in much
the same way. It has to be connected with something that will
allow movement...articulation. There are many medical terms what
describe the specific locations, but we won't go into that
detail here. For our purpose, it's important to know that the
neck has to be able to move in different directions at will. It
is linked to the skull by connective tissue.
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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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Heat and cool smartly

Simple steps like cleaning air filters regularly and having
your heating and cooling equipment tuned annually by a
licensed contractor can save energy and increase comfort at
home, and at the same time reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
When it's time to replace your old equipment, choose a high
efficiency model, and make sure it is properly sized and
installed.

The above is the tip for the day, more tomorrow.

On other fronts I notice the rumor mill is going strong on
the idea of Apple putting out an iPhone. I suspect they will
and like all Apple products I imagine it will be a good one.

HIV is again on the rise in all countries, so a study shows,
and the news is full of war and uneasy peace stories.

Microsoft and Novell are fighting and OJ wrote a book over
which there is quite a stir.

Seems all normal to me folks. The only thing constant is
change and continual bickering. Nobody is happy.

Have a good one. See you tomorrow!

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WHY DO WE SAY IT?


Paddle Your Own Canoe: Where does the expression "paddle
your own canoe" come from?

The phrase was first used in a poem published in "Harper's
Magazine" for May 1854. "Leave to Heaven, in humble trust,
All you will to do But is you would succeed you must Paddle
your own canoe."

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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
(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've finished it. Enjoy.

DO IT NOW WHEN IT'S FRESH IN YOUR MIND

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THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!


"Hope is the thing with feathers. That perches in the
soul and sings the tune without the words, and never
stops at all." -- Emily Dickenson 

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HA! HA! HA!


Q.What's the difference between an aerobics instructor and
a well mannered professional torturer?
A.The torturer would apologize first.

Q.Why did the aerobics instructor cross the road?
A.Someone on the other side could still walk.

Q.How many aerobics instructors does it take to change a
light bulb?
A.Four!...Three!...Two!...One!

Q. An ethical lawyer, an honest politician, and a merciful
aerobics instructor all fall out of an airplane. Which one
hits the ground first?
A.It doesn't matter - none of them exist.

Q.What do you call an aerobics instructor who doesn't cause
pain & agony?
A.Unemployed.

Q.What's the difference between an aerobics instructor and
a dentist?
A.A dentist lets you sit down while he hurts you!

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"Listen now to the gentle whispers of hope." -- Charles
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Harmony with all things is the music of the universe.
---- Ken Darby