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Hosting the perfect family Christmas

Hosting the perfect family Christmas

I am usually one of those people who has to have everything happen on a schedule, in a very specific manner, and I feel like I should do everything in order to maintain the level of control needed to ensure perfection. Needless to say, that can become very stressful and exhausting when hosting enough people. And on top of all that, I have found in the past, that I miss out on everything since I am so busy making sure…

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Social Penetration Theory Applied

Social Penetration Theory Applied

Social penetration theory asserts the concept of metaphorically, peeling back more and more layers of an individual’s emotional, psychological, and deeply personal psyche, through the journey and active pursuit of constructing a strong foundational base; therefore perpetually solidifying the orientation phase by progressing and assuming the opportunity and risk of beginning the exploratory affective stage. We, as individuals, begin to slowly merge our individual worlds into a combined effort of seeking out the deeper layers in our significant other by…

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Communication Theories Defined

Communication Theories Defined

Defining Communication Theories in a technical environment is simple enough, if one’s knowledge base has a solid foundation. Applying or acknowledging the utilization of each theory into one’s daily existence however, produces interestingly thought-provoking results due to the human variable… an entity of perpetual analysis and transformation.   Communication is essentially a process, the production and exchange of more than just information; as a term, it encompasses such a wide variety of definitions.     “Communication” can be labeled as…

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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery

ARLINGTON CEMETERY  Jeopardy Question: On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was  “How many steps does the guard take during his  walk across the tomb of the Unknowns” —-  All three contestants missed it! — This is really an awesome sight to watch if you’ve  never had the chance.  Very fascinating.  Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1.  How many steps does the guard take during his  walk across the tomb of the Unknowns  and why?  21 steps:  It alludes to…

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My Response to a FB Post

My Response to a FB Post

We should all aspire to be more proactive in our actions, more positive in our demeanors, more optimistic with our attitudes, and more dedicated to achieving success through persistency, hard work and exemplary performance.   The following concepts I believe to be common sense and try to implement them everyday in anything and everything I do…   * Hard work contributes to  excellence through experience; * Experience promotes proficiency through the consistent application of knowledge gained; * Knowledge, habitually put…

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Heart Disease

Heart Disease

  Heart Disease is an umbrella category that encompasses several conditions affecting the heart. Conditions categorized under heart disease include coronary heart disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, arrhythmia, heart defects, and other life threatening conditions.                 Heart disease customarily refers to any and all conditions involving the blood vessels, running to and from the heart, being narrowed or blocked and stressed. These critical incidents almost always lead to chest pains,…

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10 Reasons Why Change is Valuable

10 Reasons Why Change is Valuable

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor is it the most intelligent that survives… It is those who prove to be the most adaptable to change that will survive, conquer, and dominate unchallenged. Charles Darwin was onto something when he referenced adaptability. Change is the common denominator in all things that utilize progress whether positive or negative, and thus, change inevitably leads to constant innovation and inspiration. The following are simply my top 10 reasons CHANGE is intelligent…

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Income and Expenses

Income and Expenses

What is income? Income is the money that you make. There are several sources of income. The most common form of income is the paycheck you receive from your employer, usually either a weekly or biweekly basis. However, there are other forms of income besides a paycheck. Some other common forms of income include: • Child Support • Alimony • Unemployment Benefits • Interest Income • Dividend Income • Rental Income • Social Security Disability Income • Self-Employment Income •…

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Investment Options in Today’s Financial Market

Investment Options in Today’s Financial Market

Each year you should make it a goal to save at least ten (10%) percent of your net income for retirement. One of the best ways to ensure that you save ten (10%) percent of your net income is to open up a retirement account and have ten (10%) percent of each one of your paychecks automatically deposited into it. This idea is what is often referred to as “paying yourself first.” In order to make this happen, you will…

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Greatness

Greatness

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – Robert F. Kennedy Greatness is not primarily a function of circumstance; but largely a matter of conscious choice and discipline that can not be achieved without an enormous amount of hard work. There is simply no evidence of successful high-level performance without experience or practice. High expectations are exceedingly important and you must always expect more from yourself than anyone expects from you. You must dream more, learn…

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