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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Balance Your Life: Take the Quiz

You may be thinking that your life needs more balance, more time spent at home and with friends and less time spent at work. Perhaps youve even mentioned this to your spouse, girlfriend, best buddy, doctor, or co-workers.

If you have, it's likely that at least one of these people raised an eyebrow and explained the facts of life to you. That is, that nearly everyone is overworked these days, and you should get used to it. Besides, your friend Joe said unsympathetically, I work a lot more hours than you do, so you have no reason to complain."

Yet there's still that nagging doubt. That feeling that you shouldnt always be so stressed, so tired, so short on time, coupled with the knowledge that you cant seem to think clearly anymore, that you always forget family birthdays, and that you rarely eat dinner before 10:00 p.m.

You should definitely listen to your own intuition and take control over your life before you have no OTHER life than what exists in the workplace! But if you still need convincing, or perhaps some more objective feedback, try this little quiz:

Just answer "True" or "False" to each of these statements. Be honest!

1. I am spending more time than ever at work and on work-related projects and activities.

2. I usually feel that Ive run out of time at the end of the day, and I worry about all the things that didn't get done.

3. I dont have any time for myself, my family, or my friends.

4. I dont get to visit with or talk to my family and friends very often.

5. Social meetings always seem rushed, and I find myself thinking about what I have to get done, and how I should be elsewhere, instead of enjoying the time with my family or friends.

6. On most days, every minute of every waking hour is scheduled with an activity, or I have something urgent to accomplish.

7. Im not sure who I am anymore, and I often wonder why I chose this job or career.

8. It's hard to recall my last vacation day or day off, or the last time I just sat and read a book or relaxed.

9. I dont have much fun anymore, and I rarely do something just because I want to do it or because I think it will be pleasurable or fun.

10. I feel stressed out much of the time and find myself losing patience easily.

11. It's sometimes hard to sleep at night and to unwind at the end of the day.

12. My life is a blur. I feel like I have to keep moving from one thing to the next with no time to catch my breath.

13. When I do sit down to read a book for pleasure, or to watch a movie, or TV, I find my mind wandering back to work related subjects, or I fall asleep from exhaustion.

14. I want more time for entertainment, hobbies, and activities, but never seem to get it.

15. I often have to postpone social engagements, doctors appointments, or other personal things, or am often late to these appointments.

16. I'm usually very tired in the morning when I arrive for work and, even after the weekend, I feel exhausted.

17. It's hard to find the time to help my children with homework, talk to my spouse or friend about their day, or just sit and write out checks.

18. People depend on my income, but they also expect me to be there for important dates like birthdays and soccer games, and I often feel torn and misunderstood.

19. I almost always bring some work home at the end of the day, and/or I nearly always work for part of the weekend or on my days off.

If you answered "True" to less than five of these questions, you're not overworked, and your life is in good balance. Just be sure to keep it that way!

If you answered "True" to more than eight of these questions, your life is seriously out of balance.

If you answered "True" to more than twelve of these questions, you should immediately start a program to regain control over your life, before stress and overwork damage your health and your relationships.

Stress is very real, and anyone who tells you to "just deal with it" is ultimately setting you up for failure--failure in relationships, failure to protect your health, and in short, failure in life in general. In addition, going to stress management workshops will only teach you to tolerate more stress! So, the time to act is now. And the thing to do is find ways to control your own life. When you do, you'll be surprised how much free time you have and how much more you enjoy it!

Copyright 2006 by LuAnn Kennedy. This article may be reprinted in its entirety, as long as the copyright information and resource box are included.

Make Money Making Movies...

We are not going to kid you. Making money making movies is hard work and it doesn't come easy. This is the real deal: if you want to make a living from movies if not to be rich, you have to think business. Think about what the audience wants to see. It is NOT about what you want. This website provides a bunch of helpful articles to help you on your way of becoming a successful moviemaker.

Most feature films are produced either by the major Hollywood studios or by hundreds of U.S. and foreign independent production companies. The independents range from major companies just below the rank of the well-financed, all-purpose studios, to medium and small continuing companies, to firms that go bankrupt after just one production.

Since the introduction of DV technology, the means of production have become more independent; called independent filmmaking. Filmmakers can conceivably shoot and edit a movie, create and edit the sound and music, and mix the final cut on a home computer. However, while the means of production may be independent, financing, distribution, and marketing remain difficult to accomplish outside the traditional system.

Most independent filmmakers rely on film festivals to get their films noticed and sold for distribution. However, the Internet has allowed for relatively inexpensive distribution of independent films; many filmmakers post their films online for critique and recognition. Although there is little profitability in this, a filmmaker can still gain exposure via the web.

The filmmaking production cycle consists of five main stages: 1-Development, 2- Preproduction, 3-Production, 4-Post-production, 5-Distribution.

Technologies such as DVD, FireWire connections and professional-level non-linear editing system software make movie making relatively inexpensive.

Popular software (including commercial, consumer level and open source) includes: Avid Xpress Pro, Cinelerra, Kino, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, iMovie, Sony Vegas,

Popular digital camcorders, mostly semi-professional equipment with 3-CCD technology, include: Canon, GL2 XL-1s, XL-2, Panasonic AG-DVX100/AG-DVX100A/AG-DVX100B , Panasonic AG-HVX200, Sony VX-1000/2000/2100, Sony PD-150/170. Most of these camcorders cost between US$2,000 - $5,000 in 2003, with costs continuing to decline as features are added, and models depreciate.

Additionally, open source software holds the potential for increasing high-level editing capabilities being available for also increasingly lower prices, both free and paid software. I would recommend to take a look at this website http://www.internetvideomag.com/index.htm.

Posting videos for profit is a great way to make a lot of money from your own movies. Look at these sites: -eefoof.com - Make It. Post It. Profit., -Podtrac Podcaster Home, -Revver, -VideoEgg:,

Other High Traffic Sites are: -Google Video, -MetaCafe Funny Videos & Movies, -YouTube Broadcast Yourself.

Here are some more Video Sites: -blip.tv (beta), -Bolt: Watch Videos, Share Photos, and Upload Music to your Online Profile, -Buzz Net, -ClipShack, -Dailymotion Share Your Videos, -DropShots Free Video Hosting & Photo Sharing. Upload Video Now!, -Jumpcut [Make Amazing Movies Online], -motionbox: Videos, -Video Bomb - Most Bombed All-Time, -Watch, Share, Create - Grouper Video, -Welcome to eyespot, -Welcome to vSocial - The Video Clip Sharing Community.

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Alternative Therapies for the Horse

It is not uncommon that trends in veterinary medicine to mirror trends in human medicine. To that end, it's not surprising that alternative medicine is being used more frequently on sick and injured horses. Instead of prescribing the latest wonder drug, some veterinarians are instead prescribing a little hands-on healing in the hopes that less invasive techniques will bring about a return to health. In this article, we'll examine two alternative healing practices that are becoming very popular in the horse world: chiropractic and massage.

CHIROPRACTIC

Equine chiropractors traditionally deal with "subluxations" of the vertebrae. Defined, subluxations are incomplete or partial dislocations of the vertebrae; in other words, vertebrae that are out of alignment. These misalignments can not only cause the horse pain in his back, but can also cause soft tissue damage around the area of the spine. And since the spine is said to be the conduit to the central nervous system, subluxations may possibly change neurological function of the spinal cord, the spinal nerve roots, and portions of the nervous system. The equine chiropractor adjusts these subluxationsin plain speaking he put the spine back into alignmentand returns the horse to optimal health.

What conditions does chiropractic treat?

Chiropractic is used to treat back and neck pain in the horse, as well as nerve damage. It can also be used to diagnose and come up with a treatment plan for certain lamenesses. Some people even use chiropractic during prepurchase exams to determine whether the horse has any neck or back injuries.

How is chiropractic administered, and how much does it cost?

Like a vet exam, the chiropractic exam begins with a case history. Posture analysis, gait analysis, static palpation, motion palpation, orthopedic exam, and a neurological exam follow. Based upon his or her findings, the vertebra is then manipulated during the adjustment by the practitioner.

How much does a chiropractic treatment cost?

A chiropractic exam and adjustment cost approximately $50-75, depending upon the extent of the problem and the length of the session.

Are there any risks?

Some believe that in the wrong hands, chiropractic can cause back and neck pain, lameness problems, and spinal cord injury. The equine chiropractor must have strong knowledge of equine vertebral anatomy, including vertebral joint relationships, the relationship of neural components, muscle attachments and nerve supply, and normal and abnormal range of motion.

MASSAGE

During a massage, the soft tissues of the body are worked by experienced hands and fingers. As any human who has been the recipient of one knows, massage stimulates acupuncture points and relieves tension. Myofascial release therapy, in which the fascia that connect and surround the muscles are manipulated, and myotherapy, a method of relaxing muscle spasm, improving circulation, and alleviating pain, are two of the most common types of equine massage therapy.

What conditions does massage treat?

Massage can really help sore muscles and tendons. It is frequently used to repair damaged muscle fiber, such as contracted tendons, ligament and muscle strains, chronic inflammatory conditions, peripheral nerve injuries, scar tissue, and chronic edema.

How is massage administered?

The soft tissues of the body are worked by the hands and fingers. The strokes are generally performed in the direction in which blood flows, which is toward the heart.

How much does equine massage cost?

A massage costs between $25 and $75, depending upon its duration.

What are the risks?

If your horse has acute inflammatory processes of the skin, soft tissue, bone and joints, fractures, sprains, circulatory disorders, presence or danger of hemorrhage, lyphangitis, and tumors, then massage should be avoided.

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