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Entries Tagged as 'Fascinations'

Max Neil In Egypt – The Photo From My Ozarks Trip

February 2nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Fascinations, Friends-Family, HOAG Site

Home Again, Home Again
Having just returned from a visit with my mother, who lives  in  a portion of the Ozarks of southwest Missouri where TV reception has recently improved to poor (although a fascinating knitting tutorial and several gospel services did come through with startling clarity) but internet access peaks at the level of unreliable, [...]

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Detoxifying New Year’s Resolutions

December 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Fascinations, Holidays-Celebrations

The Madness Of New Year’s Resolutions1
Making New Year’s resolutions remains a popular sport this time of year. Estimates vary but these numbers from a US News and World Report article are typical:
Americans are largely making New Year’s resolutions to improve their personal finances in 2010. Slightly more people have resolved to save more money next [...]

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Doing It For Fun – It's A Concept

December 23rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Fascinations

The Theory
In considering alternative motivational systems for treatment adherence,1  I became acquainted with Fun Theory, which is based on the premise that
The easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better is by making it fun to do
The folks behind this concept have put together a few video illustrations that are – OK, they’re fun.
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