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Lessons from Massachussetts: The biggest mistake President Obama made during his first year of office

Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:15 AM EST

I find it hard to believe that I was actually in Washington DC last year on this day, part of the huge mass of people who were inspired to gather around Capitol Hill to see the new President's inauguration.

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politics, democrats, republicans, senate, president-obama, capitol-hill, ted-kennedy, scott-brown, martha-coakley, massachussetts

How do I get others to like me?

Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:05 AM EST

Some people have genuine difficulty getting others to like them while others find it almost effortless. Yet, we all have the potential to be well liked right there within ourselves. It is just a matter of finding it and acting upon it, which is not that easy to do.

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health, happiness, value, attitude, empathy, self-love, insecurity, actions, whining, judging

How do you actually FEEL today? Happy or Sad? There is a very important reason for that (Poll)

Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:50 AM EST

How do you feel now as you are reading this article? Do you feel optimistic or pessimistic? Productive or unproductive? Rearing to go or in a rut? Whatever the cause of your feelings, unless you have been physically coerced or physically hurt, they are not caused by what you migh …

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job, happiness, promotion, graduation, meaning, sadness, interpretation, in-laws, indifference, power-of-thoughts

How do you feel about the latest body scanning technology at airports? (Poll)

Fri Jan 8, 2010 9:36 AM EST

There has been a lot of controversy in the UK about the trial of new body scanners at its airports. Some passengers have even said that the new security equipment breaches our child porn laws by revealing too much of youngsters.

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travel, security, yemen, public-safety, body-scanners, fighting-terrorism, uk-airports, child-porn-laws

The link between poor sleep and diabetes

Fri Jan 8, 2010 8:35 AM EST

Sleep is essential to the healthy functioning of our bodies. No one knows exactly what it's main purpose is but it is certainly involved in general body repair and restoration. After a hard day's activity, sleep seems crucial for rejuvenating our bodies for the next day.

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health, diabetes, body-clock, body-repair-and-restoration, fasting-glucose, internal-rhythm, poor-sleep

How Can I Succeed As a Writer?

Fri Jan 8, 2010 8:27 AM EST

Q. Hello Elaine, I would like to write full time but the first book I wrote has been out for a while and I have yet to be recognized for it.

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blog, book, success, action, content, writer, confidence, approval, readers, mindset

Why it is often futile to expect others to see things as we do

Thu Jan 7, 2010 9:13 AM EST

Do you spend ages trying to convince someone of your opinion? Trying to make them see what you can clearly see from your perspective? Trying to change them from one position to another without accepting their difference? That is a near impossible task, unless the person shares ev …

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culture, gender, communication, anxiety, reality, experience, beliefs, awareness, perception, background

7 Attributes of the Most Successful People (Poll)

Thu Jan 7, 2010 8:46 AM EST

There are all kinds of advice for success because that is one of the values we most cherish: to make something of our lives that we can be proud of; that we can look back on with joy and satisfaction and we can bequeath to the world as our own individual contribution.

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business, reading, belief, vision, discipline, opportunities, purpose, optimism, flexibility, determination

Seven tips for having a truly happy relationship

Tue Jan 5, 2010 10:59 AM EST

We all seek happiness in our lives, but being happy in a relationship is not so easy to achieve for two important reasons. Our happiness often depends on the other person's mood and expectations, and couples don't always coincide on what makes them happy.

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home-garden, humour, expectations, generosity

Do you find it difficult to give and receive praise? Let's have a Love-In! (Poll)

Tue Jan 5, 2010 10:46 AM EST

So many people seem to find it very difficult to give and/or receive praise. They appear so natural criticising and judging, or expecting to be criticised, they have forgotten the art of making someone's day through simple appreciation and validation.

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health, love, great, self-esteem, respect, awesome, affirmation, praise, wonderful, superstar

A simple guide to dating in the workplace

Mon Jan 4, 2010 8:29 AM EST

It seems that the main place for finding love and romance is where we work. According to a survey sponsored by Glamour magazine and Lawyers.com, "41% of employed Americans aged 25 to 40" admitted having had an office romance.

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manager, harassment, policy, professional, appraisal, confidentiality, workplace-dating-guide

Do You Feel Neglected in Your Relationship? (Poll)

Mon Jan 4, 2010 8:23 AM EST

One of the biggest causes of breakdowns in relationships is simple neglect of a partner once children appear on the scene.

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children, marriage, sex, divorce, attention, neglect, affection, home-garden, routine, exclusion

Six Tell-Tale Signs of Falling in Love

Sun Jan 3, 2010 7:10 AM EST

The tell-tale signs of love, whether for male or female, are not easily missed because they take over one's life for as long as the feeling lasts. They permeate every activity, they define one's actions and appear to take on a vibrant life of their own.

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sharing, happiness, communication, dialogue, affection, making-love, holding-hands, loving-thoughts, making-time-for-each-other

Should a person reveal their sexual past? (Poll)

Sun Jan 3, 2010 6:59 AM EST

Revealing your sexual past entirely depends on the two people involved. For many people who are insecure, and desiring exclusiveness, they cannot cope with their partner's past involvement with anyone else.

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life, development, growth, celebration, identity, trust, honesty, relationships, experiences, home-garden

The 7 most important words in human existence (Keys to Your Life for a New Year)

Fri Jan 1, 2010 10:17 AM EST

We all have words that are of special meaning to us, and some will have greater resonance and relevance than others, depending on their positive or negative associations with our experiences.

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Have you made any New Year's resolutions? The main reasons they are not likely to work! (Poll)

Fri Jan 1, 2010 10:08 AM EST

Every new year brings a freshness of promise, of hope and the opportunity to change our lives to something more in tune with what we wish to be.

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weight-loss, diabetes, smoking, success, career, achievement, forgiveness, new-years-resolutions

Happy New Year to You. Nice to be back!! Isn't this just amazing? (156 countries in unison - Video)

Fri Jan 1, 2010 9:50 AM EST

Due to broadband connection issues I was off Newsvine for some weeks. At first I was rather disappointed and anxious about it, and fretted about my column,. Then I reminded myself that everything happens for a reason and I should simply surrender and enjoy it.

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entertainment, world, jamaica, countries, beatles, ghana, all-you-need-is-love

If someone is pregnant is it right that they should get married? (Poll)

Sat Dec 5, 2009 10:19 AM EST

Up to fifty years ago it was almost a certainty that if you got pregnant, the guy was expected to 'do the decent thing' and marry you so that the child was not illegitimate, to suit society, mainly.

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marriage, father, pregnant, love, modern, relationships, domestic-abuse

Are you single? Why a focus on the future could be spoiling your today

Sat Dec 5, 2009 10:03 AM EST

I have read so often the desire of many single people to find the 'right' person to love. Not right for now, for two weeks, or for a couple of years but for the ideal 'rest of my life'.

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marriage, future, proposal, change, relationship, dating, single, forever, partner, soulmate

How Do I Make Unwanted Neighbours Leave?

Sat Dec 5, 2009 9:51 AM EST

Q. Our landlord and his wife are very very nice people. They helped us a lot and I don't want to make anyone mad. She is always coming down to my place, for hours, like anywhere between 5-8 hours each time she comes down. Their 5 year old son is a huge brat.

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privacy, friends, silence, kindness, landlord, nuisance, home-garden, complaining, neighbours, obligation

The Essential Glue That Holds Relationships Together (Poll)

Thu Dec 3, 2009 8:07 AM EST

There seems to be a mystery surrounding why relationships remain constant, but, when one looks at them closely, especially the reasons why they fall apart, it is not difficult to see what binds relationships tightly, what really holds them together.

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attention, love, respect, communication, attraction, empowerment, healing, dialogue, curiosity, home-garden

The main reasons why teens lie to their parents

Thu Dec 3, 2009 8:03 AM EST

Many parents have experienced it at some time or other: teenagers who lie and the loss of trust that results. Lying is a common occurrence but there are clear reasons, and obscure ones too, why teens do lie.

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What did you think of President Obama's speech? (Poll)

Wed Dec 2, 2009 10:04 AM EST

The President gave an impassioned speech at West Point Academy in which he summarised his main reasons for sending more troops to Afghanistan. He said:

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afghanistan, taliban, politics, al-qaeda, troop-surge, president-obama, general-mcchrystal, west-point-academy, west-point-speech

The Value of Self-Confidence And How Children Lose It

Wed Dec 2, 2009 9:34 AM EST

From early beginnings, confidence and esteem eternally revolve in a subtle reinforcement of self-worth, each aspect quietly influencing, yet being dominated by, the other.

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security, confidence, frustration, failure, affirmation, praise, competence, esteem, home-garden, resilience

Romantic activities for couples on a rainy day

Wed Dec 2, 2009 9:30 AM EST

Many relationships suffer from both parties allowing the routine home responsibilities to overwhelm their love life; being too busy to nurture their love and to make time for each other. This is most noticeable among people who have been together for a long time.

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monopoly, couples, board-game, scrabble, kisses, home-garden, hugs, making-love, breakfast-in-bed, rainy-day

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Just wanted to thank you again for all of your inspiration. You truly are a treasure to this world. I have had a wonderful life so far but frequently have trouble with my confidence. But, when I read your columns my self-doubt diminishes. I am new to news vine and you brightened my day:) Have a great day and weekend.

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ms.cyprah, i so do enjoy cheking out your seeds daily. you show a great respect to all. i am a retired rail worker. at 55 that seems young to retire. after 33 years of swining an ax. i have a unique politics. i am a compassionate marxist. i abhorr the right,and do not accept that the left is the spokesman for the oppressed,and downtrodden. anyway, i do enjoy your upbeat,and provocative subject matter.

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