10 Ways to Build Your Mental Strength
Article by Amy Morin Acting tough is about surviving while being strong is about thriving. Developing mental strength takes a conscious effort, dedication and daily practice. Start with these 10 exercises to work out your mental muscles. Related: Mental Strength Can Make You Unstoppable—Here’s How 1. Establish goals. The human brain is naturally predisposed […]
Take The Pledge: Giving What We Can
Giving What We Can is an organization trying to change the world by asking its followers to donate 10 percent of their annual income to charity. They ask for people to “Take The Pledge” and dream of creating, “a world in which giving 10% of our income to the most effective organizations is the norm.” […]
Neurological Degenerative Diseases Linkage to Commercial Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing a Public Environmental Health Concern
Neurotoxic Environmental Exposures to PCB’s in Neurological Disease Onset Christian Perez PHC6310 Florida International University Introduction Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) are organic chemical compound mixtures synthesized by man and valued for its ability to insulate products while resistant to burning from high temperatures. The unique properties of PCBs made them ideal for widespread […]
"The Lessons of My Life" An Education Upgrade
Minutes from being executed in a war-torn country to a trek across west Africa and now to America, my life experiences has taught me how to persevere , work hard, honesty, research and be consistent in what I do. These are some of the combinations of the individual that I am. There are many […]
The Inevitability of Weakness In Strength
I remember being a child and alot of people thinking I was overly sensitive. I would point out everything that people around me were doing wrong. Even the smallest things. I was meticulous about my shaming. What people did not know is that I suppressed the real reasoning behind my discontent in fear of seeming […]
The Benefits of a good life:
Laughter is the Best Medicine The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter Sure, it’s fun to share a good laugh. But did you know it can actually improve your health? It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your […]
Failing Expectations
I was recently watching an episode of the Cosby Show. Denise, the second eldest daughter played by actress Lisa Bonet, was going off to college. The parents played by Phylicia Rashad and Bill Cosby, did not know that Denise would quit school after freshman year. She went into college thinking that college professors and instructors […]
A Year as an Honor Society Member
A Year as an Honor Society Member As I complete my Bachelor’s degree and graduate this November, I will take all of my achievements and successes that I have obtained that would not have been possible without the Honor Society. When I decided to go back to school and pursue my Bachelor’s Degree, I became […]
The FTC won’t offer to fix your computer
Some cons send pop-up computer warnings to pitch unnecessary – and sometimes harmful – tech support services. Some make phone calls. Others – like one scammer the FTC just sued – send spam emails that falsely claim the FTC hired them to help remove problem software. In this case, announced today, the court has ordered […]
Don’t let utility scams overpower you
When your electricity goes out, you lose power in more ways than one. Daily necessities are out of reach without lights, warm water, and heat or air conditioning. So if you get a call from someone threating to shut off your utilities because they say you owe money, you’re going pay attention – and you […]