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United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger intimated that a strike was not out of the question as its union members prepare to defend their pay and benefits later this year in contract talks with automakers. He added that the UAW would fight at the bargaining table, in the courts, politically and “if need be on the picket line.”

Gettelfinger revealed the side of the union during the controversial address to a UAW bargaining convention at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. Some 1,500 delegates will meet until Wednesday to discuss the guidelines for the scheduled contract talks with the car makers this summer.

Gettelfinger also took a direct shot at Delphi. Corp. Chairman Steve Miller, implying that the parts supplier’s bankruptcy was weaved to deny workers of promised benefits. “Steve Miller steered Delphi into a mechanical bankruptcy,” Gettelfinger said to stimulating applause. “Miller knew nothing about the business and even less about the workers.”

He said that the lawyers involved in the suppliers’ bankruptcies are “bottom feeders.” He literally screamed to the delegates that bankruptcies are being used by automakers to get out pension and other responsibilities to workers. “Our message is to the Steve Millers of the world. You will never do that!”

When asked about the potential sale of the Chrysler Group, Gettelfinger said that equity and hedge funds are “circling overhead like never before.” He vowed the union would protect UAW workers during any potential sale.

The 19 protesters met across the street from main Cobo entrance Tuesday. Some 1,500 delegates stream into the expo hall to defend their cause. The activists carried sign with slogans bearing “No more concessions” and “Rights for workers.” They also handed out leaflets with an identical message.

The activists stirring passion to keep going with their principle at heart is so evident that no amount of EBC redstuff power could victoriously stop them. They voiced their caution for delegates to stop accepting pay cuts, layoffs and reductions in health care and pension benefits from the automakers.

Protester Todd Jordan, 29 years old and a worker at Delphi’s Kokomo, Ind., plant, said that it was tough for many rank-and-file workers to take the day off or travel to Detroit to participate. He added that 2,500 rank-and-file members already have signed a no-more-concessions petition.

Jordan and other dissident UAW members from the group called Soldiers of Solidarity maintain that recent buyouts and layoffs have ruthlessly dampened their devoted efforts. Jordan noted that at his facility 81 percent of workers there are recent new hires working for half the wages of their predecessors who left for buyouts, early retirements or transfers out of the bankrupt parts company.

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive.buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

Thanks to the Intelligence and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, the cost of a Baja cruise, a Bahamas honeymoon, or a Vancouver theater weekend will be going up. The security-related changes will affect all Americans who travel to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada by requiring them to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States.

In order to begin the implementation of this new requirement, the government is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed time line. Beginning December 31, 2006, the passport requirement ($97 for adults, $82 for children under the age of 16) will be applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. On December 31, 2007 the new passport requirements will be widened to ALL land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.

This is a major change from previous travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the U.S. from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This additional requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to the U.S.

A passport is an internationally recognized travel document which confirms the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries, and only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports.

To obtain a U.S. passport for the first time, you need to personally visit one of the 7,000 passport acceptance facilities which include many local post offices, Federal and state courts, county courthouses, clerks of court, and a growing number of libraries and public colleges. For the location of the passport office closest to you, search by ZIP code on the State Department website at http://www.iafdb.travel.state.gov

When you go to the passport acceptance facility you will need to bring two identical 2-by-2 inch, full-face, front-view photographs, and a completed DS-11 application form (available from one of the facilities). In addition, you will need a driver’s license or government-issued ID card and proof of American citizenship, which in most cases, is an original or certified birth certificate. U.S passport are good for ten years, and renewals, which can be done by mail or online cost $67 for both children and adults.

The average time from application to passport arrival is six to eight weeks, and passport demand usually heightens during the summer months so plan accordingly and apply as soon as possible.

After you have received your passport, remember to sign it in ink and print your name and address on it so it may be returned to you if it is ever lost or misplaced. Best wishes for happy traveling!

For an embassy filled with free, useful and current resources, tips, advice and suggestions about passports, visit http://www.PassportDesk.com

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If you have been thinking about sourcing products from overseas and selling them through the shops or the Internet, then look no further than turning to wholesale suppliers from China. Doing business with Chinese wholesale suppliers has many benefits and advantages both for small and large traders. Not only you will enjoy high quality products at reduced prices, but the higher margins will lift your profits higher, enabling you to lead your niche market.

Such a tremendous growth in manufacturing and production in China has been heavily influenced by the rapid development of major industrial centres and cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai. Many traders believe that to make a quick dollar all you have to do is go to China and find the manufacturers of a well-known designer brands, asking them to produce an extra run for you. While this may be a good approach, you have to be very careful of which suppliers you are dealing with. There is also a so-called ‘dark side of the moon’. You may find it extremely difficult to find a genuine manufacturer of some of the highly respected designer brands, such as Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Prada, etc… There are more than thousands of ‘underground’ manufacturers throughout China and South East Asia that make illegal, counterfeited and fake versions of these products. While these products may be of a very good quality, in fact they are far away from the stringiest standards and procedures the original brands have in place.

If you happen to have bought a small or large lot of these goods - it is more than likely they will be stopped at customs border with full investigation being launched against you and the manufacturer. The fashion designer brands are now treating the matters of non-genuine articles very seriously. Because counterfeited products costs a lot of money, jobs and resources to the original manufacturer. You may even end up standing in court or pay a hefty fine. Surely, you don’ want to get yourself into legal trouble…

Research your market. If you do not do a proper research you are likely to loose the money and time you have invested getting the products imported into your own country. You need to do a thorough research both online and offline to identify which products have higher saleability and which ones are not. Sometimes you don’t have to invest a fortune! What counts is finding a highly convertible products that are now in demand.

So, where do you find good, wholesale Chinese suppliers? Usually reliable Chinese suppliers advertise in online directories and monthly catalogues. One of the largest, global online directory that I have come across has genuine, proven Chinese suppliers that can offer excellent products at reduced prices. These products have been proven to be selling well on online auctions as well as through stores.

The database of the Global Directory is updated every single day. Spend some time and see how the following directory can make your sales go further.

Thank you.

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Golf is a game filled with exasperating contradictions. All golfers understand that the game requires concentration, but not over-thinking, a strong focus, yet the ability to see the “big picture,” and a rigid routine, but one which allows for creativity. Nowhere are the contradictions more apparent than on the green, where a simple task–pushing a ball into a hole in the ground–is loaded with tension and anxiety.

Golfers have attempted everything from expert instruction to hypnosis trying to help them make every putt on the green. Relax, even the pros can’t make every putt.

Rather than making the occasional monster 35 foot putt, your goal should be to master a few techniques that will enable you to sink those most important putts–those pesky 3 to 10 footers–with greater confidence and much more frequency.

Three primary skills need to be mastered in order to become a proficient putter. First, keep you head down! Seeing the ball at impact is a simple idea, but it is too often over-ridden by the excitement of wanting to see where your ball is going. Lifting your head, even slightly, to watch the path of your ball before it has been struck can mean a change in the angle of your putter head, which often results in a line significantly off target, even for short putts. Just as important as keeping your head down is keeping it still.

A second major skill is to learn to visualize. Amateur golfers typically read their putts by examining only the immediate path from the ball to the hole. In fact, you should scan as broad a perspective as possible when assessing a putt. Try to develop a mental picture of the entire green–where the high side is located, the severity of the tilt, and a general idea of speed, break and ball path.

Once you have evaluated the entire green, narrow your focus to the area where you’ll be putting. Visualize how you think the ball is going to track. Imagine its precise path directly into the hole. By starting with the big picture and then narrowing it to a more manageable size, you take control.

Finally, think distance, not speed! While the ultimate objective of getting your ball in the hole doesn’t change, a subtle shift in approach–emphasizing distance, not speed–can bring major improvement in your overall putting ability. Distance control comes primarily from the symmetry of your stroke.

The ideal putting stroke moves as far backward as it does forward, with both parts of the stroke in equal temp. This even rhythm can be achieved through a combination of diligent practice and the real understanding that the putter, not you, is responsible for doing the work.

By keeping your head down and still, visualizing from broad to narrow before you putt and concentrate on distance rather than speed, you’ll start making putts that you formerly missed.

Finally, keep things it perspective. Remember, “the people who gave us golf and called it a game are the same people who gave us bagpipes and called it music.”

For a golf club house full of additional advice, resources and thousands of tips about playing better golf, please visit the all inclusive site at http://www.GolfGimme.com

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Today it is just as easy for a person to arrange finance for a used car as it is for a new one. A used car auto loan has been specifically designed for those people who are looking to purchase a used car rather than a new one. Today there are many ways in which you can get the best deals in relation to your used car loan rate. Below we look at just some ways that you may want to consider.

1. Firstly you can often get a great rate on a used car loan by shopping online no matter what your credit history is. There are plenty of lenders out there to compare which will help you to find the best rate possible. But by using this method you can also select the terms that will provide you with the most favorable loan financing possible.

2. Why not consider using a co-signer. By using a co-signer who has a better credit score than you they are able to help you get a much lower rate on your used auto loan. Many lenders today will base their credit decisions on your co-signers credit score even though you are actually paying the loan. This is not only a great way of getting a lower used auto loan rate but it also helps to re-establish your credit history.

3. Go to your local bank, financial organization, lending company or credit union. Many of these are now vying for peoples business especially in such a competitive field as loans. So by taking time and visiting various banks, institutions and organizations you may find that they will start competing and offering a much better used auto loan rate than their competitor.

However, before you make any final decisions with regard to which loan you are going to take out it is vital that you carry out as much research before hand. It is important that you care all of the used auto loan rates that you can prior to making that final decision. By doing this you will be able get a used car auto loan rate that is both affordable and that the terms and conditions are attractive to you as well.

Get more information about auto loans for first time buyers and other auto loan resources at our site at http://www.autoloanhome.info.

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7. Nitrous Oxide

According to www.smm.org, nitrous oxide has about 310 times the effect on global warming than carbon dioxide. In other words, despite the fact that Nitrous Oxide makes up such a tiny amount of the atmospheric gases, it is more dangerous than carbon dioxide.

The causes of Nitrous oxide are unknown as of now. Some believe this gas comes from microorganisms and natural reactions in the earth. This would not account for the fact that the amount of nitrous oxide in the atmosphere has increased. Others believe that the increase could come from the sun, sunspot activity, and other factors that can be related o the thinning of the ozone layer.

8. Deforestation

In the past, many countries demolished forests to fuel a growing market for wooden goods; chairs, tables, homes, and so forth, so their country can grow and prosper. Now, when developing nations are trying to build their nations, they can’t because trees are made up of 50% carbon. Many countries need to destroy their forests to make room for farm land and feed their people. Other countries need to create products and help their countries economies.

In 2006, a workshop was held, according to www.fao.org. At this workshop 200 leaders from developing nations attended to discuss the destruction of the world’s forests. To help those nations who attended a deal will be put into place that will allow the developing nations to feed their population with less farmland.

9. City Gridlock

According to an article on, www.austintraffic.blogspot.com Austin Texas is one of the worst traffic nightmares anywhere. A 2 hour wait to go a short distance of only a few miles is no way of traveling. All the idle cars starting and stopping to move the few inches in front of them is not a way to improve the environment. According to the article, construction new roadways and highways take a very long time and could be a bit faster. Others said that even if more room for traffic was built; it would all be taken up by more cars, thus, ruining any chance for a reduction in traffic.

10. Carbon in Atmosphere and Ocean

According to an article on, http://www.scienceblog.com, Asian black carbon covers about 8,000 kilometers of the Pacific Ocean. What does this have to do with global warming? When the black carbon floats over the ocean, it prevents the ocean from absorbing the heat of the sun and reflects it back increasing the temperature of the earth. The pollution also reflects some of the heat that would heat the water but the atmospheric heating is greater.

Water actually contains more carbon than the atmosphere. With more carbon dissolved in the water than in the atmosphere, the earth remains balanced. When that balance changes, problems arise. Plants need a certain amount of carbon, but can suffer with an increased amount. Just like when a person overdoses on a certain vitamin, so can a plant with too much carbon. The destruction of plants would further increase the effects of global warming by reducing the amount of carbon being taken from the air. Adversely, if enough time passes, perhaps plants can adapt and absorb more carbon? Nothing related to global warming is every one sided.

At last, a conclusion must be reached. Which side will you stand on? Now that the facts are in front of you, will you choose to continue leaving the light on in your bedroom and leaving or will you turn it off? Do you think that would even help at all? The question of global warming being the end of civilization is up to you to decide. Read everything you can on the topic, create your own ideas, and share them with the world.

Feel free to leave a comment and let others know where you stand! As for me, I will see what others say before I get involved.

George Christodoulou,

If you want more information about the top 10 causes of global warming,
please visit http://globalwarming-online.com for more information.

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Three years ago, in early July, I moved to Florida in the peak of its hot season. Never having been to Florida before, except for airport layovers in Miami, being in the intense heat was surprising. I’m sure, if you cracked an egg on a sidewalk, it would’ve fried itself. Thank goodness for air conditioning. Once you get past the intensity of the heat in the summertime, you are initiated into this gorgeous state’s climate. Of course there are hurricanes, but after encountering eight of them myself and not having my property damaged, I am not as afraid of the smaller ones as I once was.

It just takes a little self-education on what to do during a hurricane, such as what supplies to buy in case your power goes out. It isn’t a bad idea to rent or buy your home out of the evacuation zones, either. These zones are listed in the front of Floridian phone books, along with the escape routes, should you be unfortunate enough to encounter a larger one. The truth of the matter is, if you live in Florida, you will most definitely witness multiple hurricanes. If a larger one comes through, I know now to take my pets and plan a vacation up north to see my family, as soon as I find out the hurricane is coming. If you wait too long, you will have no choice to be stuck in a very long line of highway traffic. And hotels book up quickly. So, if you don’t want to end up sleeping in your car in the Wal-Mart parking lot, it pays to stay put or leave early.

When I first moved down here, I thought I’d live in Tampa, a big city on the Gulf of Mexico side of the state. Being tropical in climate, the whole Tampa Bay area is gorgeous. Exotic birds like egrets, spoonbills, ibis and others walk and fly around everywhere. Among other birds, I’ve also seen ospreys, cormorants, and even a bald eagle once (on top of a telephone pole). Even in the city, nature is all around. I was in a drive-through at Burger King, and an egret (large, white stork-like bird) stood in front of my car as I picked up my food. I just waited him to slowly walk off. He was totally oblivious to the fact that he was holding up a line of traffic, as he walked around looking for lizards to eat.

The city of Tampa is full of wonderful places like Busch Gardens. Ibor City (an old cigar town turned into a hot spot for nightlife), Lowry Park Zoo, the Museum of Science and Industry and the Florida Aquarium, a large, well-stocked public aquarium, situated on the water. The historic Henry Plant Museum in downtown Tampa is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture. If you love to shop, the International Mall is the “in” place to be, with its large variety of upscale stores and restaurants. Tampa is most definitely worth visiting, but the apartments I wanted there were out of my price range, so I headed over to St.Petersburg.

The city of St.Petersburg is an artist’s dream, full of museums and art fairs. I especially like The Pier(full of shops on a pier that sticks out into the bay), and Sunken Gardens, with its old, well-tended plants and trees. I fell in love with it all, and found a gorgeous, large apartment in the old part of town, which has the most charm, with its old Art Deco buildings (my apartment building was one of them), coffeehouses and trendy shops.Being able to walk to Starbucks was a big perk for coffee-loving me. I was down the street from the water, and at the end of my street was a lovely lake, with all kinds of tropical wildlife freely living their lives, unafraid of humans. Outside my office window was a big starfruit tree, all I had to do was reach out the window and pick the fragrant, yellow fruits. In the grocery store up north, one starfruit easily could cost $5. I had fresh fruit and a mockingbird (the state bird of Florida) serenading me with his beautiful songs on a daily basis. Orange and grapefruit trees are common, and my friend would bring me a bucketful of the sweetest oranges off her tree, whenever she stopped over.

After getting a good job and having a better income, I decided to upgrade to a place closer to my work, in Largo. This cultural, park-filled city is next door to both St.Petersburg and another popular city, Clearwater. My new place is on a lush, secluded lake, and I feed many different large birds who come to visit me daily from my back balcony. Nature is all around, in the peaceful oasis I call home. And, less than a mile away is the Gulf of Mexico. Taxis are plentiful and cheap down here, so whenever I want to go to the beach, I take a taxi. My favorite beaches are the ones at Fort DeSoto and Clearwater Beach. There are some huge, stately old hotels down here worth visiting such as the Don Cesar (large, pink and totally luxurious. on the beach. Rumor has it that it is a favorite stop for Presidents) and the Renaissance Vinoy, which is situated waterfront in downtown St.Petersburg. It is like a dream to live in such a water-loving world down here. In the grocery stores, you can buy food, pharmacy products, along with bait, beach chairs and scuba gear. Up north, that never happens. Shopping is plentiful everywhere you go here, due to the large variety of stores of every type.

The climate in the Tampa Bay area is moderate and we have no frost. I brought my orchid plants with me from up north, and they are in plant heaven, blooming their heads off, in their ideal growing conditions out on my balcony. Plant shows down here are held outside, and vendors from everywhere come to sell their large variety of plants. Every time I go to one, my car bulges with plants, big and small, somehow I always find a place for each of them back at my place. If you want to see professional growers in action, visit Plant City, east of Tampa. They have a wonderful Strawberry Festival there every year that is definitely worth going to. This is a plant lover’s paradise.

Fishermen love it down here, because this area is a boater’s and fisherman’s dream. The fish in the Gulf of Mexico are gigantic. There are fishermens’ charters all over, and tour boats for those who don’t fish. Going to Sanibel Island is fun, if you love to pick up shells. Up and down the Gulf coast of Florida are many varied restaurants with some of the freshest seafood around. My favorite restaurants are located on the water, which is really atmospheric.

For anyone thinking of moving down to the Tampa Bay area, I advise you to come down here on vacation, and just drive around. Ask the locals where to eat, see the sights. You will surely love the climate, especially in the winter. If you want to avoid hurricanes, come between December and March. Hurricanes occur when the water is really warm. My favorite time of year are the winter months, because the heat and humidity lessen at those times. Still, it is a good idea not to bring heavy, northern, synthetic knit clothes down here, because they don’t breathe as well as natural fibers like cotton. Lightweight clothes are a must, in general, to be most comfortable.

Liviung in Florida is recommended if you want a more temperate climate, and are sick of snow. Come down and see for yourself all the sights and beauty of this wonderful state. People here are friendly and gracious. The food is wonderful, no matter what time of cuisine you like. Try it, you’ll be glad you did.

Carolyn McFann is a scientific and nature illustrator, who owns Two Purring Cats Design Studio, which can be seen at: http://www.cafepress.com/twopurringcats. Educated at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, Carolyn is a seasoned, well-traveled artist, writer and photographer. She has lived and worked in Cancun, Mexico, among other interesting professional assignments in other countries. Clients include nature parks, museums, scientists, corporations and private owners. She has been the subject of tv interviews, articles for newspapers and other popular media venues.

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In the world we know today, business is becoming more and more competitive. And, small business is the fastest-growing segment of business in most parts of the world. The competitors we face are no longer just the businesses in our own community. The competition now comes from businesses in other communities, in other states, countries and possibly from somewhere halfway around the world.

One of the most valuable assets a business, service, product or individual can own is their brand, their reputation. Recognition and value of your business, service, product and yourself determines marketing potential. So, branding must be an integral part of building your business. You need to have customers & clients remember your name, service, product so they can easily refer you to others and so you can build loyalty for repeat transactions.

What are some action items you can take to build your business brand and become a “household” name? I found one good solid answer from Kim Nishida, a certified life coach and fitness professional located in Southern California (www.readytoevolve.com Kim lists the following 10 building blocks to become a household name.

1. Identify your values

2. Identify your mission

3. Identify your ideal client

4. Create an emotional connection

5. Identify the benefits vs. the features

6. Create an experience

7. Commit to a message:

8. Enforce consistency

9. Have the courage to reinvent yourself

10. Lastly, beware of following trends I recommend you read Kim’s entire article, which can be found at:
www.ecomhelp.com

If you would like to learn more about building a brand for your business, please contact Glenn Ebersole through his website at www.businesscoach4u.com or by email at jgecoach@aol.com

Glenn Ebersole, Jr. is a multi-faceted professional, who is recognized as a visionary, guide and facilitator in the fields of business coaching, marketing, public relations, management, strategic planning and engineering. Glenn is the Founder and Chief Executive of two Lancaster, PA based consulting practices: The Renaissance Group, a creative marketing, public relations, strategic planning and business development consulting firm and J. G. Ebersole Associates, an independent professional engineering, marketing, and management consulting firm. He is a Certified Facilitator and serves as a business coach and a strategic planning facilitator and consultant to a diverse list of clients. Glenn is also the author of a monthly newsletter, “Glenn’s Guiding Lines - Thoughts From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach” and has published more than 250 articles on business.

To find out more about the benefits & rewards of effectively working with a strategic thinking business coach, please contact Glenn Ebersole through his web site at http://www.businesscoach4u.com or jgecoach@aol.com

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The big buzz of late has been about “The Secret.” When the movie was released people excitedly began talking about it as if it was a new discovery. It has impacted the thinking of many people and celebrities such as Oprah have brought people onto their show to discuss it. The world seems more ready to utilize the principle that many of us have known for years - the law of attraction.

The law of attraction is a simple law of the universe - simple in its description yet not so simple to implement. The law of attraction is just this: what you put out you receive back. Another way to say it is what you focus on is what you create. A great example is a boomerang. You throw it out from you and within a short time it comes right back to where you are. So it is with the law of attraction - send it out; get it back.

Our entire universe consists of energy, and the energy is continually moving due to its vibrations. These vibrations are either positive or negative and the current from the vibration of the energy will continually attract the same type energy according to what has been sent forthwith. It works like a magnet. So what this means for us is that whatever vibration - a negative or positive one - we are sending out into these energy currents is being multiplied because we can only attract magnetically what we put out.

When you are continuously focusing on what you feel are “bad” things in your life - lack of money, unhappy relationships, unfulfilling job, not enough time for all you need to do, health issues, boredom, lack of energy - you continually set yourself up for more of the same because the law of the universe is likes attract likes. So it simply means that by keeping your thoughts on what isn’t working as you want it, you actually are creating more of it! Kind of stings, doesn’t it? Perhaps you doubt that you’re actually creating these unpleasant circumstances in your life since they are the opposite of what you want, but in fact you are.

Here’s an example. A man really wants a different job, one that allows him to be creative and happy while giving flexibility. This man is unfulfilled with the job he has. He wants at least as much income as he presently receives, but more would be even better. So this man places the intention of receiving the perfect job. Immediately the universe begins unfolding steps so that this job will appear for this person. Out of the blue, a week later the individual loses his present job. The man goes into a panic, thinking of how he will pay his bills and support his family. Fear takes over and he becomes very stressed. What this person isn’t realizing is that more than likely this is the first step to bring his intention into reality. In order to receive the new it is often required to let go of the old. But the fear creates more of the same and places a block in the energy flow to the man’s desire. The unfolding of the steps is put on hold until the block is removed. So the man says it isn’t working due to lack of trust and begins looking for his own job.

Here’s the other side of the coin. This individual places his intention for the perfect job and for it to come in Divine timing. A week later his job is suddenly terminated. He’s in shock at first, wondering how he’ll pay his bills. But he remembers his intention and decides to surrender the entire situation to the Higher Power (God to me). He finds himself thinking some fear thoughts but immediately begins releasing them and asking for help. Then he begins thanking the Higher Power for listening to his intention and is grateful that the perfect job is on its way. When a new, exciting job appears in a short time, this person simply smiles and says “Thank you” because he knew it was coming; he kept his faith.

That’s what it takes to complete the law of attraction principle - faith. Faith is a belief in something not seen, and that’s what throws most people into a tailspin when their intention is beginning to unfold. Most people need to see evidence in order to believe in something, but faith is in the unseen. What often happens is the fear factor emerges. Doubts surface and sabotaging thoughts creep in to block the flow of the intention. When the person mentioned above panicked about his job loss and remained in fear he stopped the energy flow from his intention that the universe had begun to manifest. What he perceived as something “bad” was actually good - it was the beginning of his desire unfolding. Even though he said the words for what he wanted, his thoughts told a different story.

This is exactly what most people do and why they continually create the opposite of what they want. An intention is placed (a thought or desire), but since they cannot see any of the details working out (getting out of the way and planning no details is a key to the law of attraction working), they allow their thoughts to return to their old programming. This happens in regard to finances so often. More money is desired and the intention is placed for an income increase or a better job. The words have been spoken and the person says he understands the law of attraction. But on some level this person doesn’t believe he deserves much money - perhaps from parental teachings - and it becomes evident with comments he makes such as: “I wish I could buy such and such,” or “It’s really hard to make enough money these days,” or “Some day I hope I can make enough money to do such and such.” In every instance he is saying that he is lacking money, the very thing he wants. So the energy vibration that is put out is negative, one of lack and limitations.

What should he do to attract the money he wants to him? Begin by being grateful for all he presently has and is, from the small to the big. Become grateful for every challenge and lesson, even the job loss, and then watch things unfold in the directions he desires. He must realize that he has enough already yet does deserve to have more. Remember, likes attract likes, so in order to attract abundance and prosperity you must believe on an internal level (heart and soul) that you are already abundant. Head knowledge alone does not work!

Perhaps you yearn for a soulmate. You’ve been looking and praying for so long but nothing is happening. Define what you want in this person and then become those things. In order to attract this person you must be that person. Perhaps you desire a new and exciting job. First become grateful for the job you now have. Know you are blessed for having that job and begin appreciating everything about it. But also ask for a new job with the criteria you desire. If you’re complaining about the job and hate going there every day, you send out negative vibrations that can only bring you more negative experiences.

The secret has been around for a very long time, and has created the life you are now experiencing. If it isn’t what you want you must change your internal programming and shift your thoughts to the good you have and are. Until you do this you’ll continue to experience your present life situations even if an intention was placed of what you really want.

So the secret is - be what you want! Acknowledge and become abundant in your mind and you’ll create it in your life. Believe you deserve all good and the good will find you. Become the person you want to attract as a partner and the person will show up. See yourself in perfect health and the universe will begin bringing you ways to make it happen. What stands in the way of these things finding you is you and your thoughts based from fear. Get out of the drivers seat and allow your desire to flow to you. When your intention is in alignment with your heart’s true desire, it will unfold easily and effortlessly. This takes inner work - realizing your old programming, releasing your fears, placing positive thoughts of the good you deserve in place of the old, consciously working on changing your thoughts, surrendering to the Higher Power your self-sabotaging thoughts and asking for help to overcome, and continually envisioning what you want while being grateful for it before there is any evidence it is on the way to you.

But skeptics will say it doesn’t work and that it can even be dangerous at times. The law of attraction has worked in my life over and over again from the mundane to the phenomenal. Oprah has proven it with her life since she operates from this place. As many have said and I totally agree, if you can see it and believe it, you can achieve it. It is simply your choice!

The law of attraction is working in your life at this very moment. Are you experiencing the life you want or are you creating the opposite? If it isn’t what you truly want then it’s up to you to shift the current so that you receive the desires of your heart.

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Porter
www.drcarolynporter.com
info@drcarolynporter.com
Empower Productions, Inc.

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Porter is passionate about helping individuals understand their inborn power to create the life they want and deserve. She is an Inspirational Speaker, Author of multiple books, ebooks and audios, Spiritual Wholeness Coach, Angel Practitioner, and owner of Where Miracles Happen Healing Center in Woodstock, GA. Email her at info@drcarolynporter.com or visit her website: http://www.drcarolynporter.com for more information or to order her books.

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For the millions of people suffering from Hypothyroidism, a sluggish thyroid gland can cause a lack of energy, motivation, low metabolism and trouble losing weight. Thyroid health supplements offer a boost to the thyroid’s natural hormone production which brings a person back to normal when other options are not working.

The thyroid’s normal function is to convert, at a cellular level, a hormone called T4 into an active substance called T3. T3 is what allows the thyroid to have its broad effect on the body’s metabolism which, in turn stabilizes just about every cell system to keep your system running smoothly.

When a low amount of T3 is produced, your whole body is affected. You may become sluggish, and losing weight can be even more difficult than normal.

To understand what may cause a faulty thyroid, several things should be considered. Stress, poor diet, lifestyle choices, pollution and a myriad of other activities can all contribute to the thyroid working more slowly. These are all areas where a person has direct control over, and they should be well maintained for a healthy thyroid and system.

Thyroid Health Supplements

Modern science has found nutrients that aid the natural production of T3 hormone in the thyroids. These nutrients have a positive effect on the structure and formation of the thyroid gland. Herbal thyroid pills help keep the thyroids strong, producing enough hormone to keep the body in balance. In addition, they also have no side effects unlike risky pharmaceutical drugs.

Common symptoms reported to become alleviated by thyroid health supplements include low metabolism, stress levels, trouble losing weight, constipation, moodiness, low insulin production, dry skin, headaches and low energy.

New science has tested several herbs to see if they have a positive effect on the thyroid gland. There are now supplements that include ingredients like L-tyrosine, which boosts the metabolism, Piper Longum Extract, which tunes up the thyroid to natural produce a healthy supply of its hormone, Guglipid, which lowers cholesterol, and Adrenal Bovine Powder, which helps reduce stress.

Together, these herbs and proper nutrition and lifestyle habits can ensure a healthy thyroid and freedom from distressful Hypothyroidism symptoms.

To learn more about thyroid health, read more at my website, http://www.ThyroidHealthNow.com