andrew carnegie http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for andrew carnegie Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:05:14 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/andrew+carnegie New York City Attraction: The Great Carnegie Hall http://www.artwoo.com/article/new-york-city-attraction-the-great-carnegie-hall http://www.artwoo.com/article/new-york-city-attraction-the-great-carnegie-hall#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:20:01 +0000 carnegie hallandrew carnegiepeter tchaikovskyseventh avenueyo yo maviolinist isaac sternduke ellington http://www.artwoo.com/article/new-york-city-attraction-the-great-carnegie-hall Carnegie Hall. For over a hundred years, Carnegie Hall has been a status symbol of the highest echelons of musical taste and appreciation.

Carnegie Hall bears the name of , who originally had it built to house the Oratorio Society of New York and the New York Symphony Society. Carnegie, who was famous for his philanthropy, served on the boards of both organizations. The great hall opened its doors on May 5, 1891 and featured the famous composer conducting his musical works.

Quite a prestigious beginning for a music hall. Over the years, many famous performers have appeared at Carnegie Hall, such as , Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Yo-Yo Ma and yes, even the Beatles!

Carnegie Hall houses three concert halls and a museum. The Main Hall seats 2,804 people and is five levels. If you don't want to walk up 100+ stairs, you can always take the elevator. This is where all the big concerts are held. The acoustics are marvelous. The late classical violinist, Isaac Stern, once said about the acoustics "It takes what you do and makes it larger than life."

The love that Isaac Stern had for Carnegie Hall is evident as you'll see that the Main Hall is now called the Isaac Stern Auditorium. Believe it or not, Carnegie Hall was slated for demolition in 1960, but due to the efforts of Stern, it was saved and eventually purchased by the City of New York for $5 million.

The other two halls are much smaller and suitable for more intimate performances. Zankel Hall seats 599 and the newer Weil Hall seats 268. You can also visit the Rose Museum, which houses the Carnegie Archives, artifacts and memorabilia of the buildings history and performances.

When you reach the great hall, located at and West 57th Street, you'll immediately admire its Italian Renaissance style architecture. The hall was even designed by a musician, an amateur cellist named William Tuthill.

Just a short walk around the corner is the Steinway Building, which displays some beautifully crafted Steinway pianos, the same type of pianos that are often used by Carnegie Hall performers.

There are over 100 performances a season held at Carnegie Hall. If you have your heart set on attending a concert there, be aware that you'll need to buy your tickets way in advance, because they tend to sell out quickly. If you are lucky enough to attend an event at Carnegie, you'll enjoy some of the world's finest musical performances while admiring its splendor. Cruise the beautiful Hawaiian Islands =96 even if you're on a budget http://www.last-minute-hawaii-cruise.com ]]> Dick Cheney Enrolls At Dale Carnegie; Updates http://www.artwoo.com/article/dick-cheney-enrolls-at-dale-carnegie-updates http://www.artwoo.com/article/dick-cheney-enrolls-at-dale-carnegie-updates#comments Mon, 22 May 2006 12:32:06 +0000 vice president cheneydale carnegiehonest peoplerussian president putinfortunatelytenuouscardiovascular system http://www.artwoo.com/article/dick-cheney-enrolls-at-dale-carnegie-updates Vice President Cheney, upon his return from a visit to former Soviet Bloc nations, during which he criticized in unusually direct, if correct, terms, found himself suffering from shortness of breath. Hesitant about consulting a doctor immediately, he performed a self-diagnosis and realized that his condition was due primarily to putting his foot in his mouth with alarming frequency.

Knowing the disposition of his , he determined to remedy his verbal dereliction and signed up for a course at , where he expected to learn How To Win Friends And Influence People.

At his first class, however, he found himself unable to listen calmly to his lecturer and began to dispute with him. Taken aback, the professor explained that his statements were not based on his own beliefs but consisted entirely of the time-honored teachings of Dale Carnegie.

The Vice President was not assuaged, and announced, "You're just not living in the real world. Let me show you how it really is."

With that, he ambled to the blackboard and began to revise the statements the teacher had written there. , a member of our staff, who always accompanies the Vice President when he thinks a story may be in the making, had accompanied him.

Here are selections from his notes on Mr. Cheney's revisions of Carnegie's teachings. For ease of comparison, we present the original Carnegie categories and principles, immediately followed by the Cheney update.

1. Fundamental Techniques in Handling People

Carnegie: Don't criticize, condemn, or complain.

Cheney: Easy fix. Just erase the word "Don't."

Carnegie: Give honest and sincere appreciation.

Cheney: Another easy fix. Let's add back the word "Don't."

2. Ways To Make People Like You

Carnegie: Smile.

Cheney: hardly ever smile; hypocrites do.

Carnegie: Make the other person feel important -- and do it sincerely.

Cheney: What other person? I'm the most important person in the room, even when I'm talking to the President.

3. Win People To Your Way Of Thinking

Carnegie: Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."

Cheney: Why? Since I'm the Vice President, the other person is always wrong.

Carnegie: Begin in a friendly way.

Cheney: Again, why -- when you're about to tell the person something that's not friendly?

Carnegie: Get the other person saying "yes, yes," immediately.

Cheney: Here we agree.

Carnegie: Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.

Cheney: What for, if he's wrong to begin with?

Carnegie: Throw down a challenge.

Cheney: Now we're talking.

4. Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment

Carnegie: Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.

Cheney: Mind if I just erase the first syllable of the last word?

Carnegie: Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.

Cheney: If I made mistakes, I wouldn't be the Vice President.

Carnegie: Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.

Cheney: OK, that's why I'm here. Tell me how. Then maybe I can relax.

The teacher, gasping from his own shortness of breath, uttered, "I have no idea."

"Then, if you don't mind, I'll excuse myself. As a Vice Presidential courtesy, I won't charge for the updates." Tom Attea, creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway and has written comedy for TV. Critics have called his writing ""delightfully funny" and "witty" with "good, genuine laughs." ]]> How To Become Sensitive To Other Peoples Needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-become-sensitive-to-other-peoples-needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-become-sensitive-to-other-peoples-needs#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:24:58 +0000 andrew carnegiecharles schwabhuman fleshsarcasmurgesteel industrypeace and happiness http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-become-sensitive-to-other-peoples-needs Andrew Carnegie paid a million dollars a year as president of U. S. Steel. When criticized by some of the board members for paying this salary to a man who knew nothing about the , Carnegie replied, "We have the greatest steel minds in the world, now we need a man who will help this organization to grow effectively. Life's greatest ability is the ability to influence and motivate others and Charles Schwab was one of the greatest motivators in the world."

This is the concept that made Andrew Carnegie so fantastically successful. He earned $600,000,000 in his lifetime, he gave away $365,000,000 in his benevolent interest, but the key to it was his fantastic ability to motivate people. He had in his Master Mind Organization, some 45 people; then in the smaller groups, some 15 people. The requirement was total unity, no hostility, individual initiative and compensation, and dedication to the common purpose. On one occasion Carnegie said "take from me my millions and my buildings and leave me my people and I'll soon build it back again."

Let me give you some suggestions today, to improve your personality:

1.Find out these things about every person you meet: His name and how he spells it, his family, his business, and his home. He will be happy to tell you about these things, they involve himself; and a man would rather talk about himself than any other subject in the world. You honor him when you him to talk about himself. In addition, you're finding out those things about him that you need to know to cement your fellowship with him.

2.Look for, pick out, and compliment, some good in every person you meet. You may have to look for it in some people, but you always find something good you can comment on. Be sincere and specific about your compliments.

3.Never use . It comes from the root word which means "to bite like a wild dog cuts flesh." Sarcasm tears the very heart and joy and out of an individual. Never use it.

4.Direct questions to the individuals: Learn all you can about each person you meet, keep asking them questions; they will delight in telling you about themselves.

5.Believe and urge other people to achieve their very best in life. Challenge them to achievement, give them something worthy to look up to. Especially this should be practiced by children and youth. They feel so inadequate, they feel so inferior, they haven't had life's achieving experiences yet. So throw down a challenge, give them something high and noble to attempt.

6.Seek and excite the spark of enthusiasm in every person you meet. Enthusiasm is not a loud noise, it is spirit, excitement, conviction, encouragement, belief. Bruce Barton has said, "if you can leave your child but one thing, leave your child enthusiasm."

7.Leave a little hope and happiness in every life you touch. Some=ACone has said "when I met him I was looking down, when I left him I was looking up." There is nothing finer to be said about a person than that kind of influence.

8.Repeat only those things that will honor, bless, and enrich every person you've talked with and about. Gossip always is exaggerated. It always gets worse, and the more people it goes through, the worse it be=ACcomes. Repeat only that which will bless other lives.

Let me assure you that the practice of these rules will make your life a more wonderful, radiant experience, and everyone you contact will be blessed. Why not take one of these rules for a week. Practice it, master it, make it become yours. Then, take another one the next week. You'll find your life will take on deeper meaning as you become a master in motivating people. Mr. Glenn W. Turner was founder of Dare To Be Great the first motivational company to teach the masses the secret to success and happiness. Mr. Turner is the Master Motivator, also Success and Happiness Coach, International Trainer and Speaker, and Author. www.glenn-w-turner and http://www.stepstogreatness.info ]]> Napoleon Hill And Dan Pena Knew This Success http://www.artwoo.com/article/napoleon-hill-and-dan-pena-knew-this-success http://www.artwoo.com/article/napoleon-hill-and-dan-pena-knew-this-success#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:50:07 +0000 andrew carnegienapoleon hillsuccess principlesdan penacastledr hillfinancial freedom http://www.artwoo.com/article/napoleon-hill-and-dan-pena-knew-this-success Napoleon Hill made more millionaires over his lifetime than anyone who came before him...even more than .

His book, 'Think and Grow Rich' even today influences the minds of people all around the world.

But how did Dr. Hill become so tremendous? So outrageously successful? At a very early age, he understood a very important success principle.

'Billionaire' over in Scotland also understands this very same success principle.

Most people say they want financial fr.eedom...a nicer home, another car, to travel more, to be able to make your own hours.

We see Dan Pena's obscenely beautiful and comment, 'I want that too.'

But Dan is quick to tell you about all the years of hard work and sacrifice he put in which made that castle his own.

And it took Napoleon Hill all but 3 seconds to tell Andrew Carnegie he was willing to work the next 20 years for him without any sort of pay or compensation in order to succeed.

So in light of what these two great men have accomplished, answer this for me:

"What are YOU willing to pay for your ?"

What are YOU willing to DO in order to have the things you've always wanted inyour life?

(What price are you going to pay if you DON'T do what it takes!)

People who have little can feel the pain of their circumstances and are more apt to do something to make a change in their lives. This is because we all naturally move toward pleasure and away from pain. Their challenge of course is that they have to learn a whole new way of doing things.

Those who have a lot and still strive to reach higher goals usually have some of the already at work in their lives and need new strategies and paradyms.

Where do YOU fit in here?

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Are you saddled down with mortgages and other types of debt?

Or are you somewhere in the middle...where you have some, just enough to keep you moving on the hamster wheel of life each day?

9 out of 10 people tell me they're 110% committed to doing what it takes to succeed.

You know what? All but 1 or 2 of those 9 people are simply talking and not ready to actually roll up their sleeves and scrape their knuckles getting the work done.

I'm telling you this:

"You have to choose financial freedom and then be willing to do what it takes to make it happen."

You cannot hope for it. You cannot wish it into existence. And you cannot gain it from outside yourself.

We don't all have to be Dan Penas and Napoleon Hills.

But take the wisdom from their achievements and make it your own.

If you can't dedicate your next 20 years or if you're not willing to sacrifice the precious moments of being with your family in order to get your own castle, then at least do this:

Take a small step.

Make an extra sales call.

Get up 20 minutes earlier each day to work on your vision or work out your muscles.

Cut out ONE TV show and get working on your future.

Choose It. Commit To It. Make It Happen.

Keith Matthew Pathways To Power, LLC

P.S. - If you haven't yet picked up a copy of the 'How To Attract Success' Kit, I highly recommend you go here now and get it: http://www.pathwaystopower.com/attract.html Keith Matthew and Laura Roman Lopez have been teaching personal development and wealth building techniques for 12 years. Visit http://www.pathwaystopower.com/ns-freeworkshop.html to sign up for a Free 7-Day Success Workshop. ]]> Think Rich And Grow Wealth http://www.artwoo.com/article/think-rich-and-grow-wealth http://www.artwoo.com/article/think-rich-and-grow-wealth#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:20:00 +0000 achieve financial freedomnapoleon hillandrew carnegiealexander graham bellachieving financialdesirethomas edison http://www.artwoo.com/article/think-rich-and-grow-wealth
's Think and Grow Rich is a good initial action to change that mindset. Although this book was written more than 70 years ago, it still communicates the same shout that by the most successful people today; that freedom is an exercise of continuing shift in thinking.

This is a book of conceiving and achieving. It first argues that "whatever your mind can conceive and believe it can achieve." This argument is the essence of Napoleon Hill's interview with the 500 richest men in America during his time. This is certainly the idea that has come across the likes of , , Henry Ford, Elmer Gates, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and many more. Hill's book is therefore the summation of the thoughts of these great men.

Background of Think and Grow Rich

Think and Grow Rich was borne out of the efforts of the famous . As a Swedish immigrant that grew from poverty, Andrew Carnegie saw the need for communicating the practicalities of money making. Carnegie tabbed Napoleon Hill for such ambitious project. Today, the book has sold over 7 million books and is the main source of inspiration for highly successful people 70 years after it was written.

This book outlines thirteen steps to . Napoleon Hill first talks about as the starting point of all achievement. In this book, desire is not a wish, a dream, or a leaning. Instead, desire talks about the emblem of passion, which allows one to focus on his goal at all cost. For Edison, the desire to invent allowed him to be what he is. In short, desire is burning, not just a silly figment of our actions.

Secondly, he talks about faith or the belief that desire can be attained. Faith allows us to be continually focused on our desire because we know that we can achieve in the future. Napoleon Hill implied that faith makes miracles. In a parallel view, in order for a desire to be all encompassing, it must border on miracles. Thus, faith and desire are strong suggestions in achieving financial freedom.

A Step by Step Approach to Changing Mindset

While there are thirteen very helpful steps to achieve wealth creation, Napoleon Hill also outlines action within our fundamental minds. Thus, in Think and Grow Rich, the art of decision making and the mastery of procrastination are discussed. Procrastination and decision go hand in hand. Most people tend to hold decisions because they lack a sense of judgment, or they do not like risk taking. However, every pause that we make is time lost in what could have been a productive action. Napoleon Hill states that most successful people do act quickly and decide often. Therefore procrastination is not a problem of laziness but a myopic view on the value of decision making. It should be our attitude to put action ahead of us.

This book is definitely a must read for people who have not grasped what thinking rich means. While most people will continue to believe their status quo which puts them at the bottom of the financial chain, Think and Grow Rich will help you change a lot of your values and help you see the world in a different light. Taking steps to financial freedom as set out by a timeless book starts from our heads. After that, you will be surprised what a change of perspective will do to you. Robert Taylor believes in the "Think and Grow Rich" principles. He is passionate about self-improvement and personal development in the 21st century. He writes for the Wealth Creation Education website. Visit now and read Think and Grow Rich online at http://www.wealthcreationeducation.com. ]]> Art, Music, And Food Imaginings of Pittsburgh Holiday http://www.artwoo.com/article/art-music-and-food-imaginings-of-pittsburgh-holiday http://www.artwoo.com/article/art-music-and-food-imaginings-of-pittsburgh-holiday#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:50:37 +0000 andy warhol museumcarnegie museum of natural historycarnegie museum of arthenry clay frickpin ball machinecarnegie museumsfrick art http://www.artwoo.com/article/art-music-and-food-imaginings-of-pittsburgh-holiday
But, the steel and iron-clad city is gone, Pittsburgh now boasts of social modernity compounded with the conventions of historic buildings. It was even tagged as "America's Most Livable City" in 2007 and "America's Best City for Relocating Families" in 2008.

But why should a vacationer spend his time in a Pittsburgh vacation?

Art for Art's Sake

• are composed of the and the . The Carnegie Museum of Art is a gallery of painting and architectural exhibits. Paintings range from the impressionism, to post impressionism, and to modernism. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is a place for artifacts on prehistory and geographical information.

• and Historical Center displays Italian, to French, and to Italian paintings of artist . Aside from his paintings, it also collects Frick's automobiles like the 1914 Rolls Royce model and his restored Frick Mansion.

• is an art place for Warhol's pop art and movies. It also collects old and significant cans of Campbell's soup, portraits of famous celebrities, and hosts quirky performances and show screenings.

Eat Out

Pittsburgh vacation brags of eating districts such as the South Side, The Strip District, Downtown District, and Mount Washington.

• The Sharp Edge. A cozy and cool restaurant that offers food and for fun game.

• Pizzaiolo is everything Italian at its best -- in a Pittsburgh setting. This is the best food highlight for Pittsburgh with superb servings of pizza, desserts, and a wine list of 200 Italian kinds.

• Taj Mahal is the Indian dining and culture choice to check out in the city. Voted as the Best Indian Restaurant for four consecutive years.

Music and Life

Although, Pittsburgh is piled with many nightlife clubs and bars, there is one music festival for a unique city experience of music and life. The annual event Three River Arts Festival is an organized event for music lovers and foodies. Are you one? Then, you should give your money a run for loud and live music, delectable food choices, art, and more art for your life.

I can say that a Pittsburgh vacation is not your regular vacation itinerary. Although the city has its normal share of museums, parks, wildlife, restaurants, shopping sections, and both indoor and outdoor activities, the neighborhood and building constructions of the city are already a vacation treat for everyone. Where else can you see a blend of the century-long building designs standing on the crossroads of conventionality and modern lifestyle? It is definitely just in a Pittsburgh vacation.You can get more travel info about Pittsburgh vacation by visiting mentioned quality website and find tips on vacation in Pittsburgh guide.]]> Living Well http://www.artwoo.com/article/living-well http://www.artwoo.com/article/living-well#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:25:01 +0000 living wellebayandrew carnegiedesiredreamsenjoy your lifewether http://www.artwoo.com/article/living-well Living well, what could that mean to you? Having the life of your , it is not out of your reach. But the age old question of how does someone reach their goals and have the life that they . The first thing one has to do to reach any goal is identify what it is that is desired. Write it down. Now that it is written down these thoughts are now taking on a physical form. The thought is now printed words. The energy is starting to come into focus and as we focus more and more on the life of our dreams, we are now moving in that direction.

This can be very powerful stuff. You have probably heard this before "be careful of what you think about as this will come true"."Any idea that is held in the mind that is either feared or revered will, begin at once to clothe itself in the most convenient and appropriate physical forms available."

Any thought that is concentrated on for long enough will materialize as the very thing that is desired. Look around you, the evidence is all there. All of these wonderful things that make our lives better, were first just thoughts. Someone saw a need or had a dream of better sleep and went out and invented a bed. Another thought was improving transportation, and now we have planes, train and automobiles.

So what will living well look like to you? What you are focusing your thought energy on will become a reality in the very near future. Thoughts become things. Living well, having all of your needs fulfilled and the time and health to . What if you can create your perfect lifestyle? People are doing it everyday using the Internet, it is using or direct marketing, or using the Internet to grow your own business, it is very possible if you follow a plan.

Set you mind and thoughts to living well and create what you have been dreaming of. Freedom to do what you want, when you want, can happen for you. Just follow a well designed plan of action and the success that you desire can be yours. "What ever a man can conceive, he can achieve." Napoleon Hill Thought become things...what are your thought that you will create to things? Living well is having the time and money and health to really enjoy life.

Together we can create great things, the things that dreams are made of. Just remember if it going to happen for you, you will have to take the next step...

You're About To Learn 'Secrets' That Most People Will Never Know About How To Really Create Wealth Online! Joe Kennedy is a successful online marketer and pro skier. Certified coach. Founder Positive Impact International and a Success coach at http://tinyurl.com/zmr9h Joe can be reached at http://www.nowyoubeyou.com ]]> History Of Iron Ore http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-iron-ore http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-iron-ore#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:27:03 +0000 thomas edisoniron orephonographinventionsiron minesamerican economygrade ores http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-iron-ore inventions of like electricity, and many others, but there is hardly any mention about his failures. One of his most peculiar failures was his lack of ability to find an effective way to excavate .

If he had been successful in excavating iron ore, he would have been a billionaire at that time and the possibilities that would have been generated after excavation like creation of millions of jobs, and many other inventions.

Iron is the most economical of all the metals available for mining, and yet at the same time is of no use in its pure form. Pure Iron is very delicate and cannot be used to manufacture any products. It is silver in color in its pure form. Its gets its gray color after it is combined with oxygen. Iron can not be put any practical application in its pure form.

Hence it was important that an effective extraction process was discovered. For ten years, from 1880 to 1890, Edison carried out many experiments, hired the services of scientists, to find a novel way to extract iron ore. He was doing this to extract iron ore for the Pennsylvania steel mills.

He shifted from his comfortable office to work in the old to look for an economical way to meet with the growing demand of steel . His experiments of testing and processing were getting very expensive and he had to sell all his stock in General Electric to fund his invention. His heirs must be regretting his decision even today.

Edison could not succeed to extract the iron from unusable, low . He had to finally abandon this project. He could never recover his money that he had put in this project. Later on however, he a earned lot of money after he continued his work on the phonograph and motion pictures etc.

It was a challenging task for both Edison and the to find an economic way to produce steel at cheaper rates. After 1840 the American iron industry was going thru a resurgence as American was not one of the major steel producer in the world.

In 1844, government surveyors traced huge deposits of iron ore of anthracite in the Great Lakes area. After this Pennsylvania became known as America's largest supplier of iron and steel.



A British engineer named Henry Bessemer invented a process for steel extraction process. He accomplished the incomplete task of Thomas Edison. He devised an iron smelting process thur which it was feasible to produce large quantities of steel. This process is still used by some manufacturers even today.

His invention was quite inexpensive and provided an efficient process to produce steel from iron ore. But still a refined process was invented by Abram S. Hewitt who even improved on Bessemer process of Andrew Carnegie. He soon became a steel tycoon that by his improved process of developing the open-hearth converter and his process was preferred over that of Bessemer by American steel manufacturers.

The American steel industry was revolutionised with the invention of low cost steel production. American Industry was now the leader in the world in steel production. In 1873 alone, America produced nearly 115,000 tons of steel. It was now possible to use steel in many industries because of fall in its prices.

Automotive industry in America is the major (nearly 70%) user of finished steel in America. Andrew Caxton is the author and editor of more home decoration resources published at http://www.wrought-iron-guide.com. A focused website that offers the best articles on wrought iron and iron ore here http://www.wrought-iron-guide.com/patio_furniture.html. ]]> History Of Iron Ore http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-iron-ore http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-iron-ore#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:19:59 +0000 thomas edisongrade oresiron minesiron industryamerican economyold ironamerican iron http://www.artwoo.com/article/history-of-iron-ore Thomas Edison like electricity, phonograph and many others, but there is hardly any mention about his failures. One of his most peculiar failures was his lack of ability to find an effective way to excavate iron ore.

If he had been successful in excavating iron ore, he would have been a billionaire at that time and the possibilities that would have been generated after excavation like creation of millions of jobs, and many other inventions.

Iron is the most economical of all the metals available for mining, and yet at the same time is of no use in its pure form. Pure Iron is very delicate and cannot be used to manufacture any products. It is silver in color in its pure form. Its gets its gray color after it is combined with oxygen. Iron can not be put any practical application in its pure form.

Hence it was important that an effective extraction process was discovered. For ten years, from 1880 to 1890, Edison carried out many experiments, hired the services of scientists, to find a novel way to extract iron ore. He was doing this to extract iron ore for the Pennsylvania steel mills.

He shifted from his comfortable office to work in the old to look for an economical way to meet with the growing demand of steel . His experiments of testing and processing were getting very expensive and he had to sell all his stock in General Electric to fund his invention. His heirs must be regretting his decision even today.

Edison could not succeed to extract the iron from unusable, low . He had to finally abandon this project. He could never recover his money that he had put in this project. Later on however, he a earned lot of money after he continued his work on the phonograph and motion pictures etc.

It was a challenging task for both Edison and the to find an economic way to produce steel at cheaper rates. After 1840 the American was going thru a resurgence as American was not one of the major steel producer in the world.

In 1844, government surveyors traced huge deposits of iron ore of anthracite in the Great Lakes area. After this Pennsylvania became known as America's largest supplier of iron and steel.



A British engineer named Henry Bessemer invented a process for steel extraction process. He accomplished the incomplete task of Thomas Edison. He devised an iron smelting process thur which it was feasible to produce large quantities of steel. This process is still used by some manufacturers even today.

His invention was quite inexpensive and provided an efficient process to produce steel from iron ore. But still a refined process was invented by Abram S. Hewitt who even improved on Bessemer process of Andrew Carnegie. He soon became a steel tycoon that by his improved process of developing the open-hearth converter and his process was preferred over that of Bessemer by American steel manufacturers.

The American steel industry was revolutionised with the invention of low cost steel production. American Industry was now the leader in the world in steel production. In 1873 alone, America produced nearly 115,000 tons of steel. It was now possible to use steel in many industries because of fall in its prices.

Automotive industry in America is the major (nearly 70%) user of finished steel in America. Andrew Caxton is the author and editor of more home decoration resources published at http://www.wrought-iron-guide.com. A focused website that offers the best articles on wrought iron and iron ore here http://www.wrought-iron-guide.com/patio_furniture.html. ]]> Create The Think And Grow Rich Manifestation http://www.artwoo.com/article/create-the-think-and-grow-rich-manifestation http://www.artwoo.com/article/create-the-think-and-grow-rich-manifestation#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:30:01 +0000 carnegie mellon universityrockefeller foundationvanderbilt universitymonetary equivalentindependent wealthharmonious familyworthy students http://www.artwoo.com/article/create-the-think-and-grow-rich-manifestation monetary equivalent.

This treatise is a Manifestation Manual for money, and while it is true, there is more to manifest than money, we unashamedly adopt as our study, our pursuit, and the education we give to coming up the ranks, the application of the methods of manifestation to money.

Besides, earned money brings actualization. And actualization fosters a life of contribution.

From everything I have seen, gives you the height from which you have the vision to decide how you would like to contribute to the earth and the inhabitants during your brief stay here.

That is a thought of proportions vastly more grand than the daily survival thoughts of the masses of humanity. Need you be reminded?

Fortunately, we are not studying the poor, but the wealthy. Truly, with the things that wealth gives you, you can live even after your death.

Witness the names written here. Names still resounding in the ears of aware people even 100 years after their crowning achievements played out on the stage of the living moment.

Have you heard of the Ford Foundation? How about Carnegie-Mellon University, , The .

This is just a spattering of the worthy fortunes still working in our generation from the acquisition and investment of wealth.

Of course, we acknowledge riches cannot always be measured in money. Money and material things are essential for freedom of body and mind.

There are some who feel the greatest of all riches can be evaluated only in terms of lasting friendships, relationships, sympathy and understanding between business associates, and introspective harmony which brings one peace of mind measurable only in spiritual values.

All who read, understand and apply this philosophy will be better prepared to attract and enjoy these higher estates, which always have been and always will be denied to all except those who are ready for them.

Actualization happens when the most highly achieving, contributing people get the most juice out of life. It is necessary to have an independent income to do that. Manifestation and Actualization are two important ingredients to fulfilling your desires.

Conventional schooling is of no value. It was the Carnegie idea magic formula, which gave him a stupendous fortune and ought to be placed within reach of people who do not have time or resources to investigate how people make big money. It was his hope that I might test and demonstrate the soundness of the formula through the experience of men and women in every calling.

He believed the formula should be taught in all public schools and colleges, and expressed the opinion that if it were properly taught, it would so revolutionize the entire educational system that the time spent in school could be reduced to less than half.

His experience with Charles M. Schwab, and other young men of Schwabs type, convinced Carnegie that much of that which is taught in the schools is of no value whatsoever in connection with the business of earning a living or accumulating riches.

Indeed, it is true. They just do not teach people how to become outstanding, entrepreneurial contributors to society, or how to design and grow your own business. Instead they focus on norming the population. Whether you like to admit it or not, you know it is true.

When it comes to acquiring financial independence, not just a better job, a higher rung on the rat race, study after study has detected no measurable advantage correlated to education.

Carnegie had arrived at this decision because he had taken into his business one young man after another, many of them with little schooling, and by coaching them in the use of this formula, developed in them rare leadership. Moreover, his coaching made fortunes for everyone of them who followed his instructions.

The practical value of this philosophy in the chapter on Faith, you will read the astounding story of the organization of the giant United States Steel Corporation, as it was conceived and carried out by one of the young men through whom Mr. Carnegie proved that his formula will work for all who are ready for it.

This single application of the secret, Actualization and Manifestation by that young man, Charles M. Schwab, yielded him a huge fortune in both money and opportunity. Roughly speaking, this particular application of the formula was worth 600 million dollars. And that at a time when a million dollars was still a staggering sum.

Today, in the New Millennium, the much heralded Twenty First Century, in the upper middle class neighbourhoods of cities around the world, a million dollar income is a common thing. Not so at the turn of the Twentieth Century, 100 years ago, when first setting the philosophy of success to paper.

Put your ear balls on this one. If you were to take the 600 million dollars created from that single idea in 1903 and adjust it for inflation to today, that would be approximately 12 billion dollars.

Clearly the realm of Bill Gates thinking=85 another practical visionary who turned an idea into billions of dollars.

These facts and they are facts well known to almost everyone who knew Mr. Carnegie , give you a fair idea of what the lessons learned may bring to you, provided you know what it is you want. Mark Ashbridge is a Certified MasterMind Consultant studying 'The NEW Think and Grow Rich' directly from the author. To claim your FREE access and learn how you too can earn thousands of dollars giving away FREE Think And Grow Rich MasterMinds, visit http://www.certifiedmastermindconsultant.com/free ]]> Do You Want To Sound Like A Pro? http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-want-to-sound-like-a-pro http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-want-to-sound-like-a-pro#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:20:01 +0000 key signaturecarnegie hallold jokechord changepiano practicepiano studentsclassical pieces http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-want-to-sound-like-a-pro
?You've probably heard the : ? "How do you get to ?" asks the inquisitive tourist. ?"Practice, practice, practice!" replies the wise old responder.? ?But wouldn't you much prefer to learn the secret to sounding good just for your own satisfaction and enjoyment? ??That's probably why you take piano lessons=85 However, most forget to pay attention to the very areas that would enable them to sound great!

?Do you do one or more of the following?

1. Ignore the timing by not counting or tapping your foot.

2. Play everything at the same volume.

3. Disregard the and just start playing the piece.

4. Use too much pedal.

5. "Type" or bang the keys and disconnect one note from another.

6. Allow the accompaniment (usually the left hand part) to overpower or drown out the melody.

7. Listen to talk radio instead of spending some of your time listening to music.

If you recognized any of the above habits as things you do, congratulations! ?Now you know why you aren't sounding like a pro yet.

(Parents: Have you noticed these traits in your children who take lessons?)

Obviously, you want to sound good! (And you parents want your kids to sound good, don't you?) ??So instead of treating like a chore, here are seven ways to start you on the way to Carnegie Hall:

1. Pay attention to the timing: count or tap your foot.

2. Notice the dynamics (indications for differences in volume) and follow them.

3. Look at the key signature before you start to play and mark all of the sharps or flats if you need to.

4. Use the pedal with care. (Pedal changes are often marked in , and should be made in songs with each .)

5. Employ correct fingering as you work towards playing smoothly and connected (unless the music asks for staccato: detached playing).

6. Listen for the melody. Can you always hear it while you are playing?

7. Focus on spending some time listening to music every week. (With wonderful tools like iPods, MP3 players and the internet, it's easy to find recorded versions of the pieces that you play as well as music that motivates and inspires you.) Give these suggestions a try. ?Start today. ?You'll be surprised at how much better you sound!

Copyright =A9 2007 by Ed Mascari http://www.edmascaripianostudio.com Ed Mascari has been teaching piano privately to children and adults for nearly three decades. He is a seasoned performer (pianist/ jazz organist) of show tunes, jazz and popular music as well as a published classical composer and church musician. Go to http://www.edmascaripianostudio.com for info. ]]> Josh Groban Tickets - See An Emerging Star Live http://www.artwoo.com/article/josh-groban-tickets-see-an-emerging-star-live http://www.artwoo.com/article/josh-groban-tickets-see-an-emerging-star-live#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:15:00 +0000 carnegie mellon universitylos angeles county high school for the artshurricane katrinajosh grobanmusical prodigysultry voiceregain control http://www.artwoo.com/article/josh-groban-tickets-see-an-emerging-star-live Josh Groban tickets are available, and although he may be new to the scene, Groban is already beginning to shine as brightly as any musician currently recording. Groban is known for music that's mature beyond his years, and his classical baritone style is capturing the hearts and ears of millions of fans. A look at Groban's life will help explain how his style and status came to be.



Early Life

Joshua Winslow Groban was born on February 27, 1981 in Los Angeles. He was seen as a from an early age, and dedicated a large part of his life to the study of musical arts. Groban fell in love with singing immediately, and made his performance debut in the seventh grade. However, his love for music caused his grades to fall, so he had to put his performance career on hold for a time in order to of his academic pursuits.



Soon, however, Groban was back in the swing of things academically and got back into his music. He enjoyed several opportunities for early exposure, including working as a rehearsal singer for such events as the Grammy Awards. Groban didn't completely lose sight of his studies, though, and after completing his diploma at the , he enrolled at to continue his musical studies.



Career Progress

Groban spent only one year at Carnegie Mellon before he dropped out. The reason he left school was because he was offered a recording contract, and Groban felt it was time to take his skills to the stage. He worked the live circuit for awhile, and his soon created a high level of demand for Josh Groban tickets.



In 2001, he released his first album, Josh Groban, and it was a success. Groban has since released three additional albums, and he is quickly gaining acclaim as his style continues to evolve. Groban has also put in time to help those less fortunate, as he donated his talents to the relief effort, among other causes.

Overall, Josh Groban may not have a lot of time under his belt on the music scene, but his talents are transcendent. Every new release shows not only where Groban has been, but where he's headed, and Josh Groban tickets will only become more difficult to find as this star continues to ascend. Written by Jay Nault, sponsored by http://www.stubhub.com/ . StubHub sells Josh Groban tickets: http://www.stubhub.com/josh-groban-tickets/ sports tickets, concert tickets, theater tickets and more to just about any event in the world. ]]> Josh Groban Tickets - See An Emerging Star Live http://www.artwoo.com/article/josh-groban-tickets-see-an-emerging-star-live http://www.artwoo.com/article/josh-groban-tickets-see-an-emerging-star-live#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:27:14 +0000 carnegie mellon universitylos angeles county high school for the artsmusical prodigyjosh grobanhurricane katrinagrammy awardsmusical arts http://www.artwoo.com/article/josh-groban-tickets-see-an-emerging-star-live Josh Groban tickets are available, and although he may be new to the scene, Groban is already beginning to shine as brightly as any musician currently recording. Groban is known for music that's mature beyond his years, and his classical baritone style is capturing the hearts and ears of millions of fans. A look at Groban's life will help explain how his style and status came to be.



Early Life

Joshua Winslow Groban was born on February 27, 1981 in Los Angeles. He was seen as a from an early age, and dedicated a large part of his life to the study of . Groban fell in love with singing immediately, and made his performance debut in the seventh grade. However, his love for music caused his grades to fall, so he had to put his performance career on hold for a time in order to regain control of his academic pursuits.



Soon, however, Groban was back in the swing of things academically and got back into his music. He enjoyed several opportunities for early exposure, including working as a rehearsal singer for such events as the . Groban didn't completely lose sight of his studies, though, and after completing his diploma at the , he enrolled at to continue his musical studies.



Career Progress

Groban spent only one year at Carnegie Mellon before he dropped out. The reason he left school was because he was offered a recording contract, and Groban felt it was time to take his skills to the stage. He worked the live circuit for awhile, and his sultry voice soon created a high level of demand for Josh Groban tickets.



In 2001, he released his first album, Josh Groban, and it was a success. Groban has since released three additional albums, and he is quickly gaining acclaim as his style continues to evolve. Groban has also put in time to help those less fortunate, as he donated his talents to the relief effort, among other causes.

Overall, Josh Groban may not have a lot of time under his belt on the music scene, but his talents are transcendent. Every new release shows not only where Groban has been, but where he's headed, and Josh Groban tickets will only become more difficult to find as this star continues to ascend. Written by Jay Nault, sponsored by http://www.stubhub.com/ . StubHub sells Josh Groban tickets: http://www.stubhub.com/josh-groban-tickets/ sports tickets, concert tickets, theater tickets and more to just about any event in the world. ]]> Andrew Hotel: A Luxurious Hotel in New York With the Cheapest Accommodation Rates http://www.artwoo.com/article/andrew-hotel-a-luxurious-hotel-in-new-york-with-the-cheapest-accommodation-rates http://www.artwoo.com/article/andrew-hotel-a-luxurious-hotel-in-new-york-with-the-cheapest-accommodation-rates#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:22:31 +0000 long island railroadyork citysluxury hotels in new yorkwireless internet accessnew york hotelvalet parkingraw silk http://www.artwoo.com/article/andrew-hotel-a-luxurious-hotel-in-new-york-with-the-cheapest-accommodation-rates New York hotel at a reasonable price.

The Andrew Hotel in Great Neck, a sumptuous boutique hotel with an excellent Long Island spot is well situated in Manhattan.

Fashionable Great Neck shopping and café are a tiny stroll from The Andrew Hotel, and the is only a block away. A short train trip will take you to New York City's Times Square, Central Park and Yankee Stadium and other well-known attractions. 12 miles of two main airports surround the New York luxury lodge.

Recently modernized, the hotel offers the finest of , with a modern style and ambience. The 62 hotel rooms are planned for comfort in modest style, in materials of oak, marble, mohair and .
With 24-hour caretaker service and , the place also pursues guest inclination and gives solicitous services so that guests can feel at home. Outstanding and efficient employees give one-on-one visitor attention service that any guest would expect from a luxurious hotel in New York. Stay in contact with the complimentary high-speed and start your day right with their approving exclusive Continental breakfast.

The Andrew Hotel visitors will be pleased with the modern New York hotel room services planned with comfortable style and comfort. Accommodations are recently renovated, with attractive oak equipments and plush materials of mohair, marble, raw silk, and ultra suede creating an ambiance of relaxation and sophisticated style with all the comforts of home.

High-speed Internet access and a continental breakfast are both complimentary in The Andrew Hotel New York. Each modern room at The Andrew Hotel on Long Island has a flat panel LCD TV and a well-organized work area. All rooms are attractively-designed and reflect the contemporary charm and minimalist beauty of a New York boutique hotel.

The Andrew Hotel offers guests several choices for accommodations such as:
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The Andrew Hotel greets honeymooners visiting the contemporary and stylish New York luxury hotel within easy walking distance to upscale Great Neck shopping and restaurants. You will value the luxury accommodations and attentive employees at The Andrew Hotel, since it is all about you and your special day.

With terrific New York hotel deals at $299 per night, their wedding package offers luxury accommodations, a bottle of champagne, rose petal turndown, deluxe continental breakfast for two and 3pm late checkout.

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The Andrew Hotel welcomes you and your special pet to enjoy the modern and sophisticated luxury hotel within easy walking distance to upscale Great Neck shopping and restaurants. One of the great New York hotel deals at $429 per night, this package offers you and your pet a pampered service that includes sumptuous accommodations, a special welcome pet amenity, admiring dog walks, and turndown service with treats for you and your pet. Andrew Hotel is a perfect place and is definitely a place to enjoy in New York.For more information on cheap hotel rates please visit our website.]]> Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit: Should You Call Them 'dude'? http://www.artwoo.com/article/mortgage-lenders-for-bad-credit-should-you-call-them-dude http://www.artwoo.com/article/mortgage-lenders-for-bad-credit-should-you-call-them-dude#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2007 20:29:59 +0000 mortgage lendersmortgage lenderbad creditmailtalking tohow to win friends and influence peopledale carnegie http://www.artwoo.com/article/mortgage-lenders-for-bad-credit-should-you-call-them-dude mortgage lender for . He sits across the table - a dignified-looking man in an expensive lead-grey suit and silk power tie. His hairdo looks like a wig, with not a single strand out of place. He looks you up and down, and then asks why you are applying for a loan. You explain that you are not wealthy like him, so you have no choice. During the interview, you repeatedly refer to the examiner as "man," "dude," and "dog," creating an uncomfortable look on his face. Towards the end of the interview, you announce that you must "bounce," so you can drive home and feed Eggbert, your pet chicken. You then abruptly stand up, turn around, and head for the door.



Know Who You Are We do not talk to our brothers and sisters the same way we talk to our bosses. "Code-switching" is the fancy term for how we talk to different people, using different lingo. Regardless of whether we are talking in person, over the phone, or through e-, we must always remember who we are talking to. While it is wise to use the terms "sir" and "ma'am" in interviews with for bad credit, it would be nerdy, if not downright weird, to address our buddies or girlfriends the same way. The wish of every person on Earth is to feel important. When you refer to the president of a country as "dude," or to your girlfriend as "ma'am," the implied message is: "You are NOT important."



Be Nice Stating or implying that someone else is unimportant is only a compliment in Wonderland, where up is down. According to 's book "," one of the cornerstones of dealing with people is "Don't criticize, condemn or complain." To protect what Sigmund Freud referred to as our ego, it is our nature to feel that we are right-even when we are wrong! So when dealing with mortgage lenders for bad credit, only speak positively of the company and your situation. This will give the impression that you value and respect their institution.

Two Little Words with a Big Meaning Carnegie recommends that when dealing with people, we should also show truthful and heartfelt appreciation. In other words, we should show our thanks, but only if we mean it. This will make the party being thanked feel appreciated and important. When dealing with mortgage lenders for bad credit, we have several opportunities to do this. Make sure to thank mortgage lenders for bad credit for sending you information or giving you an interview in-person. And if you are approved for the loan, you could even send them a token of your appreciation.



How to Build a Want Lastly, Carnegie writes that it is important to create a "want" in people. It is human nature to first be concerned about our own interests. So, when dealing with mortgage lenders for bad credit, never give sob stories about why you have no downpayment for a mortgage. Rather, show how you could, and will, pay back the money that you hope mortgage lenders for bad credit will lend you. That will make them feel important.

Mastering how to talk to people effectively will make dealing with them easier. Mortgage lenders for bad credit are no different from your friends or co-workers. It's not only what you are telling them that matters; it's how you say it. Looking for mortgage lenders for bad credit ( http://www.whataboutloans.com/mortgage/mortgage-lender.html )? Learn more about current mortgage home interest rates ( http://www.whataboutloans.com/mortgage/mortgage-rates.html ) and how to get a home loan mortgage rate quote ( http://www.whataboutloans.com/ ) when you visit http://WhatAboutLoans.com today. ]]> Parks Protect Amazon in Perul http://www.artwoo.com/article/parks-protect-amazon-in-perul http://www.artwoo.com/article/parks-protect-amazon-in-perul#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:29:27 +0000 commercial timber productionperuvian amazonlogging concessionsdeforestation ratesrainforest canopyforest disturbancecarnegie institution http://www.artwoo.com/article/parks-protect-amazon-in-perul Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology studying satellite date have found that only 1 to 2 percent of in the occured in protected areas, which means that land-use and conservation policies have been successful. Protected areas are 18 times more effective at reducing deforestatio than unprotected areas.

Lead author Paulo Oliveira said, "We found that only 1 to 2 % of this disturbance in Peru happened in natural protected areas. However, there was substantial forest disturbance adjacent to areas set aside for legal logging operations. This leakage of human activity outside of is a concern."

Peru's tropical forests are larger than France, which stretch 661,000 sq km and is second only to Brazil's forest area. The Peruvian government has been conscientiously putting aside large areas as parks and reserves while allocating around 40,000 sq miles of forest for long-term by 2005. With of less than 1%, Peru has comparatively lower rates when compared to its neighbors.

Scientists used the Carnegie Landsat Analysis System (CLAS), a "satellite-based forest-damage detection system" that penetrates the to reveal the impact of logging. The CLAS system can uncover forest changes at a resolution of less than 100 by 100 ft.

GP Asner said, "Our approach has improved over the past eight years, but relies on a core set of methods that have consistently worked. We spent years developing them in Brazil, then went to Peru and completed this study in only a year. We are now operating over Borneo. Our approach is proving a good way to monitor rain forest disturbance and deforestation anywhere in the world."

Researchers found that Peru's forest disturbance and deforestation rates between 1999 to 2005 were only 0.2% a year, with an average of 244 sq miles and 249 miles a year. More than 85% of the damaged forests were in Madre de Dios and near Pucallpa. 75% of the damage was found within 20km of roads. Even within those limits, forests set aside by the government were more than 4 times better protected than areas not designated for conservation.

The authors said, "Overall, only 2% of the forest disturbances and 1% the deforestation detected in the entire study area occurred within the boundaries of natural protected areas. Furthermore, territories occupied by indigenous communities contained 11% and 9% of the total forest disturbance and deforestation, respectively. These results clearly show that these two forms of land-use allocation can provide effective protection against forest damage."

"The establishment of protected natural areas, the titling of native territories, and the sanctioning of selective logging activities, have combined with the Peruvian Amazon's traditional conservation allies--its remoteness and a complex hydrological network--to ensure a moderate level of success in the conservation of its forest ecosystems. Economic development of the forest sector, which employed 279,000 people nationally in 2001 (24), is essential for the well-being of human populations, but poorly monitored logging concessions, along with the challenges of uncontrolled road access, may hinder efforts to maintain ecological function and diversity in Peruvian rainforests in the future," the authors continued.

"Increased satellite monitoring of logging and other forest disturbances will thus be essential to conservation, management and resource policy development efforts in Peru and other rainforest nations," they concluded.

"This is another study from the Carnegie group showing the world how tropical forests can be systematically monitored amazingly quickly and at a reasonable cost." said Michael Wright of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, which helped support the research. "I foresee that CLAS-like satellite analysis systems will become the standards routinely used by local conservation agencies to track rain forest disturbances and deforestation in the future."

The study was published in the on-line edition of Science Express this month.L. S. Sya [please visit Deforestation Watch.]Deforestation Watch was established to drive sustainability mainstream. Striving to be a center of green news, solutions and all things green, we also help corporations looking for green guidance.]]> Trusting And Honoring Your Feelings http://www.artwoo.com/article/trusting-and-honoring-your-feelings http://www.artwoo.com/article/trusting-and-honoring-your-feelings#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:36:01 +0000 lonely feelingsridiculoussallysubtlyjudgmentalshe makes me feelchelsea http://www.artwoo.com/article/trusting-and-honoring-your-feelings ridiculous," my mother often said to me when I asked her why she was angry. "I'm not angry," she would say with anger in her voice. "Don't be ridiculous" was what I often heard in response to many of my feelings. So I learned to mistrust my feelings. It took me many years of inner work to regain trust in my feelings.

Feelings are information. Our feelings such as anger, anxiety, depression, and hurt are letting us know that we are telling ourselves something that is not true, or treating ourselves in unloving ways. Our uncomfortable or around another person may be telling us that the other person is being , needy, angry, blaming or inauthentic.

For example, consulted with me because she often found herself repulsed by her husband's sexual advances. She was confused because she loved Tim very much, and there were times when she was sexually attracted to him. But most of the time she was turned off to him.

"Sally, when Tim approaches you for sex, what is his energy like?"

"Most of the time, I feel like he is pulling on me and demanding something from me. It doesn't feel loving, it feels needy. But when I say something about it to him, he tells me that it us my issue -- that he loves me and just wants to express his love. I get so confused."

Sally has a hard time trusting her feelings because her mother was constantly invalidating her feelings as she was growing up. She has the same problem with a neighbor:

"It seems to me that is often judging my daughter in front of her, yet when I've said something to her like it's my issue."

"Sally, if you decided to trust and honor your feelings, what would you do differently with Tim and Chelsea?"

"Humm...well, I think I would stop being so tentative and stop judging myself and be firm with them."

"So what would you say to Tim when he is needy with you?"

"I would say, 'Tim, I love you and I am turned on to you when you come to me with your love, but not when you come to me with this empty needy energy.'"

"What would you say to Chelsea?"

"I would say, 'Chelsea, it is not okay to judge my daughter. If you keep doing this, I will not spend time with you.'"

"And what would you say or do if they tried to make it your issue?"

"I think I would say, 'This doesn't feel good,' and then walk away.

"How would you feel if you did this?"

"I would feel great!"

Andrew has a similar issue with his wife Susan. Andrew often feels Susan is being what he calls "not real." "There is something about her that is often inauthentic -- like she is being a certain way to get approval from me and from others. I feel smothered by it and I shut down. Then she complains about my withdrawal and about my not wanting to have sex with her. But when I try to explain it to her, she gets angry and defensive and tells me that I have a problem with intimacy."

"Andrew, you are not trusting and honoring your feelings, which does create a problem with intimacy because you withdraw rather than speak your truth. If you were to totally trust your feelings when Susan is being inauthentic and pulling for approval, you would speak your truth instead of withdraw. Susan doesn't know when she is being inauthentic. She is just confused by your withdrawal. If you learn to trust your feelings and honor them by telling your truth, you will likely see much improvement in your relationship."

Andrew was surprised to learn that Susan actually appreciated hearing his truth, and their relationship is gradually improving. Margaret Paul, Ph.D., best-selling author of eight books, including "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You" and co-creator of the powerful Inner Bonding healing process. FREE Inner Bonding course at: http://www.innerbonding.com. Phone sessions available. mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com. ]]> Fife Tourist Information and Travel Guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:11:59 +0000 kingdom of fifedunfermlinecafandrew carnegieweavers cottageedinburghphilanthropist http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide Dunfermline and covering all the ancient Kingdom.

WELCOME to the !

If you are visiting Fife by road from the North or South, then we apologise for taking your money for the privilege of crossing the bridge(s); and rest assured we wouldn't do that if Dunfermline were still the Capital of Scotland instead of the young upstart, . It does however indicate that the Scottish Parliament places more value on Fife than Edinburgh.

Dunfermline is a city with many easily accessible and interesting attractions, from its ancient 12th-century Abbey to the restored 15th-century Abbot House where you can enjoy a snack and drink in its cosy é, or you can choose to explore the bustling High Street and once you have finished your retail therapy you can relax and absorb the atmosphere in 'Oolahs', a modern and well appointed café in the High Street.

the world famous industrialist and was born in Dunfermline in 1835, and as you explore the City you will find his 'ghost' is everywhere, no more so than in his family home, a humble weaver's cottage which been preserved and extended to include a museum of his life.

Only a few minutes drive from Dunfermline, you will find several villages worth visiting, Culross (another Royal Burgh) to the West, is in my view the most interesting, and when you walk along the narrow cobbled streets you can imagine yourself back in the 16th or 17th century. The village is kept in first class order, and the pan-tiled houses with their crow-step gables have been sympathetically restored. There is plenty to see and do for both adults and children, and if time is short I would suggest that your priority is The Palace (built between 1597 and 1611) which was the home of Sir George Bruce, an enterprising merchant and coal baron. Its original interiors feature some magnificent painted woodwork and ceilings, and it has mediaeval gardens to the rear. The Palace has its own first class tea rooms, and 'The Red Lion', a local pub, has an excellent restaurant with a varied and very reasonably priced menu.

Limekilns and Charlestown although not on the same scale as Culross are also both picturesque coastal villages, with their own character and history, and are well worthy of a visit, especially in the summer months. There is a good selection of beer and meals available at the 'Ship Inn' in Limekilns, and 'The Elgin Hotel' in Charleston is also worth a visit. In our next edition we will cover the towns of Aberdour, Burntisland, Inverkeithing Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy as we move up towards the East Neuk on the way to St Andrews. Angus Whitton http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/business/All http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/news http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife ]]> Fife Tourist Information and Travel Guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:40:00 +0000 kingdom of fifedunfermlinecafandrew carnegieweavers cottageedinburghphilanthropist http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide Dunfermline and covering all the ancient Kingdom.

WELCOME to the !

If you are visiting Fife by road from the North or South, then we apologise for taking your money for the privilege of crossing the bridge(s); and rest assured we wouldn't do that if Dunfermline were still the Capital of Scotland instead of the young upstart, . It does however indicate that the Scottish Parliament places more value on Fife than Edinburgh.

Dunfermline is a city with many easily accessible and interesting attractions, from its ancient 12th-century Abbey to the restored 15th-century Abbot House where you can enjoy a snack and drink in its cosy é, or you can choose to explore the bustling High Street and once you have finished your retail therapy you can relax and absorb the atmosphere in 'Oolahs', a modern and well appointed café in the High Street.

the world famous industrialist and was born in Dunfermline in 1835, and as you explore the City you will find his 'ghost' is everywhere, no more so than in his family home, a humble weaver's cottage which been preserved and extended to include a museum of his life.

Only a few minutes drive from Dunfermline, you will find several villages worth visiting, Culross (another Royal Burgh) to the West, is in my view the most interesting, and when you walk along the narrow cobbled streets you can imagine yourself back in the 16th or 17th century. The village is kept in first class order, and the pan-tiled houses with their crow-step gables have been sympathetically restored. There is plenty to see and do for both adults and children, and if time is short I would suggest that your priority is The Palace (built between 1597 and 1611) which was the home of Sir George Bruce, an enterprising merchant and coal baron. Its original interiors feature some magnificent painted woodwork and ceilings, and it has mediaeval gardens to the rear. The Palace has its own first class tea rooms, and 'The Red Lion', a local pub, has an excellent restaurant with a varied and very reasonably priced menu.

Limekilns and Charlestown although not on the same scale as Culross are also both picturesque coastal villages, with their own character and history, and are well worthy of a visit, especially in the summer months. There is a good selection of beer and meals available at the 'Ship Inn' in Limekilns, and 'The Elgin Hotel' in Charleston is also worth a visit. In our next edition we will cover the towns of Aberdour, Burntisland, Inverkeithing Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy as we move up towards the East Neuk on the way to St Andrews. Angus Whitton http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/business/All http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/news http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife ]]> Fife Tourist Information and Travel Guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:59:59 +0000 kingdom of fifedunfermlinecafandrew carnegieweavers cottageedinburghphilanthropist http://www.artwoo.com/article/fife-tourist-information-travel-guide Dunfermline and covering all the ancient Kingdom.

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If you are visiting Fife by road from the North or South, then we apologise for taking your money for the privilege of crossing the bridge(s); and rest assured we wouldn't do that if Dunfermline were still the Capital of Scotland instead of the young upstart, . It does however indicate that the Scottish Parliament places more value on Fife than Edinburgh.

Dunfermline is a city with many easily accessible and interesting attractions, from its ancient 12th-century Abbey to the restored 15th-century Abbot House where you can enjoy a snack and drink in its cosy é, or you can choose to explore the bustling High Street and once you have finished your retail therapy you can relax and absorb the atmosphere in 'Oolahs', a modern and well appointed café in the High Street.

the world famous industrialist and was born in Dunfermline in 1835, and as you explore the City you will find his 'ghost' is everywhere, no more so than in his family home, a humble weaver's cottage which been preserved and extended to include a museum of his life.

Only a few minutes drive from Dunfermline, you will find several villages worth visiting, Culross (another Royal Burgh) to the West, is in my view the most interesting, and when you walk along the narrow cobbled streets you can imagine yourself back in the 16th or 17th century. The village is kept in first class order, and the pan-tiled houses with their crow-step gables have been sympathetically restored. There is plenty to see and do for both adults and children, and if time is short I would suggest that your priority is The Palace (built between 1597 and 1611) which was the home of Sir George Bruce, an enterprising merchant and coal baron. Its original interiors feature some magnificent painted woodwork and ceilings, and it has mediaeval gardens to the rear. The Palace has its own first class tea rooms, and 'The Red Lion', a local pub, has an excellent restaurant with a varied and very reasonably priced menu.

Limekilns and Charlestown although not on the same scale as Culross are also both picturesque coastal villages, with their own character and history, and are well worthy of a visit, especially in the summer months. There is a good selection of beer and meals available at the 'Ship Inn' in Limekilns, and 'The Elgin Hotel' in Charleston is also worth a visit. In our next edition we will cover the towns of Aberdour, Burntisland, Inverkeithing Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy as we move up towards the East Neuk on the way to St Andrews. Angus Whitton http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/business/All http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/news http://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife ]]>