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Erin Brockovich (2000) Erin Brockovich is a film based on the true story of a Californian environmental activist and law clerk. Despite having not studied law, Erin managed to single-handedly build a successful case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company of California in 1993. Juggling life This movie is a story of how sheer will and human spirit can trump despite a myriad of hurdles in life. It’s a story of an unemployed single mom who gets a job as a legal clerk with a firm in California....

These techniques will help with any goal — from losing weight to pursuing a promotion to starting your own business. By having a worksheet like this to reference throughout the year, you’re going to have a better shot to stay on track and make your mark in the year that has just arrived. Now, remember: this is a worksheet and not an article (per se). So you have to…you know…do the work....

Even those of us who don’t use social media all that much haven’t been able to avoid having our picture posted somewhere on the Web. It’s hard to believe the camera was only invented 130 years ago. And it’s really hard to believe how far the technology has come since then. The early 1900s saw a rise in the use of cameras and photography in general. During this time, we saw the beginnings of what would become photographic technology giants such as Nikkon, Olympus, and Canon....

The Amazing Power of Uniqueness Everybody is different. We all think, talk, learn, pray, and live differently than others. While many think it’s important to fit in with “the crowd”, it’s not as great as it may seem. Think about it; if all of your friends lived the same lives as you did, wouldn’t you get bored with them? The best part about friendship is everyone thinks differently. They all contribute something special to the table, just like you....

Well, it’s time to seriously look into launching an enterprise that will transform you into a millionaire, because you’ll find hefty tuition fees—along with amazing opportunities for your children to learn new and exciting lessons—on this list of 25 of America’s most expensive boarding schools. 1. Walnut Hill School for the Arts The boarding tuition expense for the 2014–2015 school year is $53,000 for this private boarding high school, according to the Walnut Hill School for the Arts website....

The Audiobendr is a tool that redirects the flow of sound waves from the bottom of your digital device naturally. Just as you would cup your ears when trying to listen to a faint sound, this tool does the same thing. The accessory snaps on tight and doesn’t move around when it is being used. With the device, your audio can sound at least 30 percent louder, instantly. Furthermore, it doesn’t drain your battery and you don’t have to worry about keeping it charged....

This time, you are going to do it on your own terms. Not because you have to, but because you want to. You are older and wiser now, and you have the ability to look back, taking advantage of the fact that hindsight is 20-20. However, we’re not going back in time; you are making this decision as one for today. You have arrived at the golden state of being an adult learner and you fully understand the value of lifelong learning....

Our adult happiness lies rooted in the soil of our childhood. Instinctively, we bonded to our mothers for survival and eventually understood the protective potential of our fathers. All can agree that our basis of love stems from these early interactions. Rather than bandy about the countless theories concerning “mommy” and “daddy” issues, let’s begin with the idea that you have come to terms with your past and are eager to move forward into your own loving relationship....

What makes this situation even more frustrating is the fact that you knew you did your part properly, but the delay was caused by an external factor. It’s no wonder that you are getting mad when this situation occurs. Yet, you have to make a reality check and step in the front of the mirror. Losing the Momentum When you work on your own and there are no interactions or dependencies on other people, things are pretty simple: you are just responsible to answer to yourself if you miss the deadline you set for finishing your project....

First born children tend to eat their cake and have it too! Don’t take our word for it, though. According to a study of over 20,000 people of UK, US & German descent done by the University of Leipzig; first born children tend to have a higher IQ than their younger siblings. This may be due to the older child receiving undivided attention from the parents, or also from having to teach the younger ones in turn....

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In work, what are the things that you have not completed or seen to its end? Is there a work schedule that you have forgotten and contains a lot of things that you intended to do but have not? Is the office in a mess and does it need cleaning? Do you need to create an ideal working environment before you start to act on your new dream project? Are there people you have been intending to meet and have not met up with in relation to your work?...

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs: What daily/weekly ritual do you keep that keeps you sane as an entrepreneur? Meditate Stress Away –Gabrielle Bernstein, Gabrielle Bernstein Inc. 2. Feed Yourself with Inspiration –Ashley Bodi, Business Beware 3. Lift Off the Frustration –Andrew Bachman, Scambook.com 4. Stretch to the Limit –Steph Auteri, Word Nerd Pro 5. Break the Rules! –Matt Wilson, Under30CEO.com 6. Focus on Loved Ones...

That title is loaded with ideals, pressure, misconceptions, and expectations. Everyone has an opinion about working mothers, and it would be nice to say that the only opinion that matters is yours if you’re a working mother. But life just isn’t that easy. So, from one working mother to another, here’s a (slightly untraditional) manageable guide on how to balance life as a working mom. 6 Ways to Balance Life as a Working Mother 1....

But in order to achieve that, we need to solve a problem. Your inner critic. The sower of doubt, fueled by faulty conditioning. Like an annoying pop-up, it keeps harassing you with messages that distract you. That nagging little voice. “I can’t do it because of [fill in irrelevant fact]”. It convinces you to falter…to stop… You avoid taking action to achieve your goals, your dreams or just to get stuff done in general....

Personalize your approach Transformational leaders understand there is no one size fits all approach to management. No two people can be motivated or managed the same, and a lot of leaders fail to see this. Transformational leaders recognize that some employees need more of a mentor than a manager while others may need a coach or cheerleader. Make it a point to schedule personal time with each of your employees to get a better understanding of how they’re feeling in their role and about the company as a whole....

Bathrobes are very important; they make us feel comfortable and give us a sense of luxury. Everyone needs that luxurious feeling at times, and bathrobes will always fill the choice. There are several reasons why these robes make great benefits. Main Purposes of Bathrobes There are different objectives of using bathrobes as well as several advantages attributed to bath robes. With such a large assortment of robes currently available on the market, there is a robe for almost every need and desire....

The Best Foods and Drinks 1. Oatmeal Oatmeal is a great choice for people with nausea or an upset stomach because it is a bland, easy to digest dish with little fat and with plenty of fiber. This fiber can help to ease constipation, a common cause of abdominal discomfort, and it is rich in minerals like zinc and selenium, which can improve immunity and make viral or bacterial stomach infections less likely....

TallTweets lets you write tweets longer than 140 characters, and Tubemogel.com allows you to upload video to multiple sites at once, including Youtube. Wordle.net helps to summarise large pieces of text by creating a word cloud of the most common words, and Wolframalpha will answer almost anything immediately so you don’t have to rummage through Google. 100 Best Life Hack Sites Check out the list below and let us know about any great resource websites that you use....