Mike Pedersen asked:
The connected golf swing is a compact swing that means the arms and body move together through your swing. This method is very solid but one that needs a lot of core strength and flexibility to be able to do it.
Being connected for a golfer is a different feel, one that is much shorter and almost feels like it’s powerless. The viewpoint I have is for most golfers this shorter golf swing is just as powerful and accurate because it forces the golfer to swing within his/her limits.
The problem with this is it may throw off your timing as you get back to the ball much quicker. You may find your lower body and upper body are now out of sequence which can cause a whole host of other problems including coming over the top, slicing, hooking, topping, thinning and even chunking your golf ball.
If you want to swing with proper mechanics, the connected golf swing is a good “start”, but you’ll want to make a bigger backswing and follow through to maximize your power and distance.
You would be wise to implement a golf exercise program that incorporates both core rotational strength and flexibility exercises to make this connected swing work for you. because it is so short and compact, you’ll want to get everything out of your body at impact to get the distance you are hoping for. It’s one approach that golfers should not ignore.
There’s a reason the pros are doing it!
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Leigh Burke asked:
Laying out a magazine can me more of a hassle then writing the content for it. One great way to massively cut down on the time it takes to lay out your magazine is by using an InDesign magazine template. Once you learn how to use an InDesign template you will be able to spend less time laying out the pages of your magazine and be able to spend more time writing content for it as well as promoting it. Since time is money both of those things can in turn lead to more profits, so this is a very worthwhile investment.
There are many websites online that sell InDesign magazine templates so it should not be a problem finding one that meets your needs. If you feel that you can not find a template that fits your specific needs then you might consider hiring a freelancer to design the template for you. This is a once off expense that will save you countless time in the future. InDesign templates are simple to use and will absolutely help you save time that you would have spent laying out your copy. Using these templates are fast and simple. You just layout your content as you want it to look in the template.
When you consider how much time and effort you save by using an InDesign magazine template you soon realize what a worthwhile investment they are. By just using a simple layout you are also maximizing how much you are able to fit on each page. If you do not already use InDesign magazine templates and you are looking for a way to save time and money the acquire one today!
Ken Long asked:
Any survey of leadership theory will acquaint you with concepts like: leadership traits, leadership behaviors, transactional leadership styles, transformational leadership styles and organizational culture. The interplay of these different schools of thought offer a rich source of insight into human behavior organizational performance. Here are some notes to get you started down this path from one manager’s perspective:
Culture is an extraordinarily powerful aspect of organizational dynamics. I’m beginning to think is the most important thing of all, perhaps because it’s the aspect least under our own control.
The idea of the Epiphany in the Carpool is an excellent metaphor for creative brainstorming. The members of the carpool are taken out of their normal cultural setting and placed in an area where conversation and cross talk is inevitable and this can lead to extraordinary results. The story of Bill Gore and his application of leadership principles to create a very creative culture shows the potential that can happen when the right ingredients come together in terms of culture and leadership and business market.
The aspects of the socialization process of strong cultures from page 435 in the Organizational Behavior Workbook by Osland (et. al.) is an accurate map of this college’s culture. The discussion of the importance of stories and storytelling as a reinforcing mechanism is directly applicable.
The use of symbols, and jargon language, rituals and ceremonies are an important part of any business culture.
Many college curricula are still treating culture as something that other groups have, not us. And we look at it as a set of external handles enabling us to get a grip on the other or as a set of buttons we can push to go to the right floor.
Edgar Schein is one of the great original thinkers in the area of organizational culture. His work figures prominently in my research. His mechanisms for influencing culture correspond directly to most situations. Reviewing his work would surely be of benefit to most organizational thinkers.
Derek Todom asked:
I have finally hit pay dirt; I discovered the Microsoft Word Resume Template. In case you don’t remember, my current life quest is to develop the ultimate resume. Not a quirky obsession - okay maybe it is - but it’s also necessary. My company thinks they can do without me. I’m sure they can’t, but we agreed to disagree on that point. They’ve given me until the start of next year to find a new cubicle somewhere else. So now I’m on the 3 month countdown to my next new and exciting career (I hope).
Being none too resume savvy, I’ve been exploring what’s out there in terms of resume helpers. And now I’ve found (drum roll please) the Microsoft Word Resume Templates. This is so sweet.
So I go online, find this page for Microsoft Office Online. There are a lot of job specific examples, but I decide to check out the Basic designs, since I’m a pretty down to earth guy. And there it is, singing to me (I get emotional about these things): the Oriel theme Microsoft Word resume template.
I had to look up Oriel in the dictionary and it means a bay window. I don’t know what that’s all about. The design has an orange bar down the right side with an orange circle near the bottom right corner. Your name goes on the Orange bar in a vertical alignment, along with the basic contact info: address, phone, email. Then the main resume info goes in normal format to the left of the orange bar. This template suggests four sections to complete: Objective, Skills, Experience, and Education. It’s simple, has some flair I love it.
Next I venture into the career specific resumes, just for kicks. They have everything from Accounts Payable to Warehouse Management. I decide to check out the resume for a helicopter pilot. I always wanted to be one. It shows the usual headers: education, qualifications but then it has some career specific entries: Licenses and Certifications, and Flight Hours (and we’re not talking frequent flyer miles).
Now I’m hooked on this whole Microsoft Word Resume Template site. I’ve got to check out the situation specific resumes. I’m hoping they’ll have one for the thirty-something, slightly balding (only slightly, mind you. A microscopic bit of receding hairline, actually. And no, I’m not sensitive about this at all. Why did I even bring it up?), professional who wants to have fun and get paid for it.
Let’s check out “Career Change Resume with Volunteer Experience.” It’s pretty standard, but includes a “profile” section instead of the “objective” section. And it focuses on experience rather than specific employment details. Lets you state your strengths in more general terms so you aren’t cubby holed into a specific career path.
There are other situation specific examples, such as high school graduate, college graduate, and return to workforce.
If you’re like me - and for the sake of the workforce let’s hope you’re not - then you’ll probably find this Microsoft Word Resume Templates site to be of great help. And no, I’m not paid by Microsoft to say this.
Angela Winters asked:
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Identity Crisis” before. It’s thought of as a conflict of self and society and its introduction came from one of the most famous psychoanalyst of the 20th century.
Sigmund Freud is probably the most familiar name that comes to mind when one thinks of famous psychologists. His basic foundation theories of instinct, phallic symbol obsession and oedipal complexes are prevalent in almost every artistic aspect of our culture. However, it was a friend and fellow psychoanalyst of Freud’s, Erik Erickson, who created one of the major theories that open a window to the development of everything that makes us who we are on the inside. It is referred to as Erickson’s Theory of Human Development and it simplifies the complex topic of human personality.
First, let’s talk about the man himself. Erik Homberger was born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1902. The conditions under which he began life give a great deal of insight into his obsession with identity. He was challenged with it from the stat. His parents weren’t married and his Danish father left before Erik was born. His Jewish mother married Erik’s pediatrician when he was three. Erik had Nordic features; he was tall, blond and had blue eyes. Neither the Jewish children at temple nor the German children at school accepted him.
As he grew up, psychology and art began to interest Erik and led him to various institutes including one where he was psychoanalyzed by Anna Freud, wife of Sigmund. Both later became close friends to Erickson. When the ***** came to power, Erik moved to Boston where he studied child psychoanalysis and was influenced by many psychologists and anthropologists Mead, but many famous psychologists and anthropologists.
He is considered a Freudian ego-psychologist, meaning he takes the basic foundation of Freud’s theories, but veers away by focus on social and cultural orientation. Erickson’s theory closely ties personality growth with parental and societal values. His 1950 book, Childhood and Society, is considered a classic in its field.
There are eight stages of human development, each focusing on a different conflict that we need to solve in order to development successfully into the next stage of our lives. The idea is that if we don’t resolve each stage or we choose the wrong of two choices, our ability to deal with the consecutive stages is impaired and the failure will return to us at some point later in life.
Stage One: Oral Sensory
Ages: Birth To 12-18 Months
Conflict: Trust vs Mistrust
The infant’s bond with their primary caregiver is about trust and love. The connection with that person (usually Mommy) allows them to feel like they are safe and can rely on the person who is basically the only thing they know. It’s about touch and being there and can be seen in that tender stare they give you as you feed them.
Stage Two: Muscular Anal
Ages: 18 Months To 3 Years
Conflict: Autonomy vs Doubt
This stage focuses on self control and self confidence and Erickson gives toilet training as the greatest example of this conflict. He also points out that this is the stage where an overprotective parent can do the most damage. The child wants autonomy. We’re all familiar with the two hour wait because they have to tie their own shoes. We wait because in this stage, failure to reinforce these efforts will lead the child to doubt themselves and your trust in them.
Stage Three: Locomotor
Ages: 3 To 6 Years
Conflict: Initiative vs Guilt
This is all about independence and letting the child exert his/her initiative. This is the stage where carrying your car keys or helping Mommy in any way possible is very important. They are developing a sense of responsibility and limitations. They will try to do things they can’t and the response the parent gives them, encouragement or refusal, will allow the child to understand limitations without guilt.
Stage Four: Latency
Ages: 6 To 12 Years
Conflict: Industry vs Inferiority
This is about completion. Before this stage, we’re all familiar with the child beginning to do something, but then snap; he drops it and is on to something else. In this stage, completion and the pleasure it brings becomes crucial. This is greatly influenced by their introduction to school beyond day care. It is the coming together of mental and physical capabilities as well. Parents need to encourage their child to handle the different experiences of a home atmosphere and the atmosphere at school among others.
Stage Five: Adolescence
Ages: 12 To 18 Years
Conflict: Identity vs Role Confusion
This stage could be a book in itself; the teenage years. They are hard on everyone, but especially the child herself. They are aware that they will become a contributor to society (industry) and the search for who they are drives their actions and thoughts. The desire to know what it is they want and believe separate from what they’ve adopted from their parents is crucial to their self confidence.
Stage Six: Young Adulthood
Ages: 19 To 40 Years
Conflict: Psychosocial Development
Love relationships dominate this stage for all of us and relies heavily on our ability to solve the conflicts faced in stage five. Can you be intimate? Can you be open? Can you commit? Intimacy is referred to as the ability to make a personal commitment and doesn’t necessarily mean ***. Personal commitment, met with mutual satisfaction, make this a successful stage. If unable to handle this stage, an adult will resort to isolation.
Stage Seven: Middle Adulthood
Ages: 40 To 65 Years
Conflict: Generativity vs Stagnation
The words are getting bigger, but stay with me. Generativity is our ability to care for someone else which is mostly displayed in parenting. Specifically, it’s the ability to direct someone into society and the next generation. We don’t focus on death, but we begin to understand that we are high in the order of society and owe society something. If we haven’t dealt with our previous conflicts, we become stagnant and our lives won’t exhibit anything we can look back on.
Stage Eight: Maturity
Ages: 65 to Death
Conflict: Ego Integrity vs Despair
This is when we begin to reflect on our lives, accepting it for what it was. If we have done well in previous stages, especially stage seven, we can feel a sense of fulfillment and accept death as an unavoidable reality with dignity. If we haven’t done well, we can be filled with regret, despair over the time running out and fear of death.
When you read through the stages, it’s impossible not to identify them as you’ve experienced them or as you see your children experiencing them. However, Erickson’s theory is not without critics. Many say that it is too focused on infancy and childhood and isn’t very helpful for later in life. Others say it really applies to boys and not girls using Erickson’s belief (Freudian) that boys and girls naturally develop different personalities.
In general, Erickson’s Theory of Human Development is widely accepted and plays a major role in all human and psychological development studies and theories. The best advice is to use the theory as a framework or map for understanding and identifying what issues/conflicts unresolved lead to current behavior and preparing for the stages to come.
Ace Lee asked:
You have to understand two most essential theories in the lottery games if you want to win more in the lottery. The first theory is what I name the frequency theory. The frequency theory is a tried and tested theory that the numbers that have been the most common in the past results are also going to most likely be the numbers that will potentially hit in the next drawings. Now, this is not just some theory that someone made up out of the blue. But it is a theory that has been tried by real data based on the lottery results of the past.
A lot of individuals may be surprised by the idea of the frequency theory because they think that all numbers have the same chances of making in the lottery game. But in reality, reports have consistently shown that certain numbers have better success than other numbers. That’s why you need to lean towards choosing the so called hot numbers instead of selecting the cold numbers.
The hot numbers are the numbers that have been the most frequent in the past results. The cold numbers are the numbers that have been the least common in the previous results. So there are two categories of lottery systems. Some methods encourage you to focus on picking the hot numbers because those schemes follow the frequency theory.
The frequency theory basically means to go out there and select the hottest numbers because those hot numbers are most likely going to win in the future. That has been well tested and a lot of lottery experts have discovered through realistic lottery results, that picking hot numbers does work better than selecting any random numbers.
The second area of thought in the lottery methods is the theory that you should choose the cold numbers. This concept is based on the law of averages theory. Reports have also shown that the law of averages does in fact prove to be true as well.
So it is efficient to select numbers that have been the least common in order to have success in picking the winning lottery numbers. Studies have revealed that choosing either hot numbers or cold numbers is better than picking any random numbers. That is why it is so important to consider the winning numbers of the past and based on those numbers, choose your own lottery numbers.
If you go by the frequency theory, you need to select the numbers that have been the most frequent recognized as the hot numbers. If you want to go by the law of averages theory, you wish to select the cold numbers.
Both schemes work. But my study has shown that it is even better to implement both theories into action. That means you need to choose your lottery numbers from both the hot numbers and the cold numbers to achieve maximum success in the lottery. Therefore, instead of just going for one type of numbers, implement both hot and cold numbers. I have seen many people use this concept to have much more success than choosing from one type of number.
In fact, I have used this same method to get 4 out of 6 numbers. So if you wish to have great success in the lottery, start selecting the hot numbers and the cold numbers starting now. Then, you will see that your results in the future for the lotto will improve dramatically. Good luck and I wish you great success!
Naren Verma asked:
Proxies allow you to surf the internet with a high level of privacy, anonymity and security. When you access a website from the proxy server site, information such as your browser type, location, operating system and IP address are effectively eliminated and the proxy server website is recorded as the accessor instead of your computer. This helps you maintain the privacy, security and anonymity you desire, as it facilitates web browsing without your information being identified and bypasses network filters and firewalls.
These proxies allow you to access any website without revealing your personal information, surf, download games and news, access online social networking websites and shopping sites, share videos, music, chat and much more.
On the web, there are a several websites which offer custom designed proxy templates, wherein you can make your own proxies using the proxy templates provided by them. They provide the required tools to design your own proxy websites in the form of downloadable zip files which comprise of all necessary files to make your own site. The zip folder consists of graphic files, images, fonts, Photoshop files and the script files. Also, in order to avoid any misuse, a config.php is attached which allows you to customize your website and design it your own ways.
These pre-designed proxy templates are simple and easy to use and can be downloaded from the host website for free. Some of these websites might ask you to link back to their websites, in order to be able to use the templates. PHP and CGI proxy templates should be fully up to date with the current version and are updated regularly in regards to any technological advances.
These free proxy templates can also be edited at a later point of time and the latest versions can be implemented into them to make them compete with the latest technology. When you make your website, the configuration files attached in the downloaded folder let you design your own site and edit the titles, Meta tags, keywords or any other text by altering the configuration file.
The development of proxy servers has overcome the technical barriers of not being able to access websites from restricted locations. Proxy servers not only enable you to access desired websites but also protect your computer from virus, spyware and any other malicious script. When creating your own proxy website using these downloaded free proxy templates; you may also wish to add the proxy template download link of the host website.
Lynne A Saarte asked:
You may think that you want a different advertising flyer every time you want to promote your business. But what about brand identity? If you keep changing your flyers for every event, no one will recognize it’s you. If your store always has the same kind of sale every fall, why not make a template so that you reduce your future flyer printing costs by saving time on the design? If you have an event every quarter or every season, people will start to notice your advertising flyers if you use the same flyer each time.
You can create your own template in Microsoft Word that works well with black-and-white or color flying printing. That way, you’ll get two different looks from the same complete flyer design.
Or, you could use a template for just the basics. You can insert your company’s name, address, Web site address and whatever other information you keep consistent on your flyers in your template, and then later go back and customize the template for each event. You can add different photos each time, and move the photos around, but keep the text in the same place.
Don’t forget your logo. Not only do you need the text basics mentioned above, you also need to make sure that your logo is in the template. That’s your company’s identity, so you don’t want to forget that! Your logo doesn’t have to in a prominent position - you’ll most likely want photos to dominate your flyer design, but keep that logo on there somewhere, and use colors in your photo and logo that complement each other so that neither is competing with the other.
You can also use templates from flyer printing companies if you aren’t confident in your artistic talents. Some templates you can’t customize, but those are for the people who generally don’t care to anyway. In most cases you can customize the companies’ templates to come up with a unique design for your company or product, or you can ask that the company come up with some template design ideas for you. One good thing about using a color flyer printing company is that they usually have a professional designer on board that can help you design or alter your template.
Make sure that your template is appropriate for your industry. There are many online companies with flyer templates that you can choose from that pertain to different industries. If you don’t want a flyer that is too generic, then think about your company and what you want to impart to people that see your flyers. If you want to look regal and professional, choose a template that has muted colors and elegant design. If your company plans parties, then bring out the colorful templates and fun graphics! Just make sure whatever template you choose reflects your company or product.
Hilary Keaton asked:
Are you looking for an easy way to publish information? If so, using free templates is a good option to explore. Many people do not realize just how simple it is to use the power of Microsoft Office templates to create a publishable document quickly or just to begin and create outline. If you are considering publishing information, here are a few things that you might need to know:
From Agendas to Time Sheets, you can create impressive brochures, newsletters, journals, banners, even resumes using Microsoft office templates. Business cards, calendars, invoices and presentations are all available for you to turn into publications.
If you’re still in the planning stage of your publication however, it’s a good idea to use software to create your outline, such as Microsoft Word. Why? Because you can see your work at a glance, move text around quite quickly, and therefore organise your publication with less hassle.
Simply open a Microsoft document, go to the View menu at the top, and click on Outline. In this View a new toolbar appears. If you’re not used to working in this way, open a non-important document and play around with its features at first. You will see headings and styles are displayed, and you can add sub-headings and sub-sub-headings as required.
When you come to the real document, simply insert your body text under the relevant headings.
The best way to learn how to use free templates is to try them. They can make your life a whole lot easier. How come? Because the ground work has already been done for you. All that’s left for you to do is to fill in the blanks!
Stephen Todd asked:
In currency technical analysis, the most important theory ever, for understanding market movement, is Dow Theory - but its influence is vastly under estimated by the bulk of traders.
The reasons why every trader (not just currency traders) should look at Dow Theory, and understand it, is the basis of this article. Understand Dow Theory correctly, and incorporate it in your trading strategy - then watch your profits soar.
Predictive Theory V Odds Theory
Many traders look for theories that predict - as they think making money is easy. Of course if they stopped to think about it, they would realize that if predictive theories worked, we would all know the market price in advance - and there would be no market!
Losing traders love theories, such as Elliot Wave, and Gann - which are supposed to scientifically predict market movements in advance - which of course they can’t.
So, forget about joining the far out investment crowd, and traders looking for easy money. Lets look at currency technical analysis with Dow theory - and gain a greater insight into market movement, that can lead to big profits.
In 1901, when writing in the Wall Street Journal, Charles H. Dow compared the stock market, to the tides of the ocean, - and the quote below neatly sums up the theory:
“A person watching the tide coming in and who wishes to know the exact spot which marks the high tide, sets a stick in the sand at the points reached by the incoming waves until the stick reaches a position where the waves do not come up to it, and finally recede enough to show that the tide has turned. This method holds good in watching and determining the flood tide of the stock market.”
Probability is the Key to Currency Trading Success
Like the waves of the ocean, we all know that tides ebb and flow (come in and go out) - but we don’t know the exact spot, or the exact timing - we wait for confirmation.
Dow Theory is a theory of currency technical analysis that doesn’t predict - but gives us a chance to put the odds in our favor.
Just as waves don’t move to an exact scientific theory, neither do markets - but they do move in recognizable patterns - and with currency trading technical analysis, this is what we need to do - spot the patterns with the best chance of success, and trade them for profit.
The basis of currency trading technical analysis lies in getting the odds in our favor - not scientific prediction.
The Development of Dow’s Thoughts
Dow theory has been around for almost 100 years, and even in today’s markets, the basic components of Dow theory remain valid. Dow theory not only addresses technical analysis, and price action - but also market philosophy.
Dow theory as set down by Dow himself, was later developed by two important analysts - Rhea and Hamilton, who take enormous credit for developing Dow theory, and bringing it to a wider audience.
Why is Dow Theory So Significant?
In today’s world of trading, many traders think that trading is easy - vendors, who peddle predictive theories, and easy ways to make money, perpetrate this hype.
However, even with the huge advances in computers, and the data crunching available today, there is no way of predicting the market - and their never will be.
Dow theory though, gives any sensible trader, a great form of currency technical analysis, which can get the odds in their favor.
We will cover the basics of this important currency technical analysis theory in part 2 of this article - where we show you how you can use the theory to enhance your profit potential.