Challenge Articles

1). Honesty By : Laurent Grenier
Those who pride themselves on their honesty should also concern themselves with this principle: The effectiveness of honesty depends on a person's willingness to face the truth, which may conflict with this person's desires and provoke denial. In such a case, how can one promote this willingness, despite this conflict? The answer to this question could prove useful to anyone who seeks to be effectively honest with people in denial.
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2). Halloween Howler By : Deanna Mascle
1. What rock star worked as a gravedigger before starting his musical career? A. Roy Orbison B. Billy Joel C. Mick Jaggar D. Rod Stewart 1. What famous rock star worked as a gravedigger before starting his musical career? D. Rod Stewart TBD: That wasn't The QuizQueen's guess either, but that's what the research says! 2. Which tradition was NOT a precursor to Halloween? A.
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3). Getting Educated Trivia Quiz By : Deanna Mascle
1. In 1949, following the Communists' victory in the civil war between Communists and Nationalists, the Common Program establishes the right of all citizens to education and the responsibility of the state to provide it. In which country did this take place? A. Cuba B. China C. Japan D. Vietnam B. China QQ: How many people got that right? The year shouldn’t have left much room for doubt… 2.
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4). Release Resistance By : Rebecca Hanson
One of the 3 conditions for deliberately attracting more of what you want is to 'allow the Universe to give you what you desire'. Resistance can take many forms as you will see as you read this story from Suzie Dawson. Suzie writes: During a recent one-on-one coaching session with Rebecca, I had a major breakthrough. For the past 2 years, I have had a challenge holding my pen as I write.
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5). Success Snippets: Challenging Times By : Lee Down
Ride the Wheel It's a challenge to stay at the centre of the wheel of change. It's like riding the merry-go-round in a playground. The centre is the safest part to stay, with much less risk of being thrown off. Yet the centrifugal forces of our emotions threaten to send us to the edge as we struggle to maintain our grip of the centre. The longer we can stay there, the more laughter we experience in the face of adversity.
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6). How Do You Deal With Adversity By : Deanna Mascle
"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival." ~ Winston Churchill I remember reading some time ago about a study of longevity in humans. There has been a large body of scientific research into the reasons why some people are long-lived but of course while various diets, health regimes, and regional or ethnic differences are often linked to living long it is a very difficult cause and effect relationship to determine because there are so many other variables involved.
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7). Laborious Details By : Deanna Mascle
1. Which countries celebrate Labor Day? A. United States and Canada B. United States and Germany C. United States and England D. United States and Australia A. United States and Canada TBD: It is a celebration of the working class. 2. Which country has the largest labor force in the world? A. Indonesia B. United States C. India D. China D. China TBD: China is followed by India, the United States, and Indonesia.
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8). Christmas Trivia Quiz By : Deanna Mascle
Christmas Quiz 1. Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true? A. Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year since 1991. B. Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting Christmas trees. c. Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate an official White House Christmas tree. D. The Christmas tree was chosen to represent this holy holiday because it's shape points the way to heaven.
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9). Enhance Your Life By Having A Sense Of Purpose. By : mary lennox
Researchers believe that developing A SENSE OF PURPOSE is a strategy which can ENHANCE HEALTHY LIVING.The basis for their theory comes from studies carried out on 135 women in the age group 61-91.This groups EMOTIONAL and PHYSICAL WELL BEING were evaluated by rating two types of indicators. HAPPINESS evoked by POSITIVE experiences and A SENSE OF PURPOSEand a high SELF ESTEEM and REWARDING RELATIONSHIPS.
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10). Lessons We Can Learn From Jonah and the Whale By : Deanna Mascle
Our church has charged all parents of young children to read a Bible story each day to our children so reading from my son Noah's children's Bible has become a part of our regular bedtime routine. Sometimes I try to hit stories that relate to the current holiday in the Christian calendar and other times we simply pick stories that look interesting to him (there are pictures to help with the choice).
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11). Turkey Trot By : Deanna Mascle
1. Most folks know that Americans celebrate a Thanksgiving Day, but they aren't alone. What event is celebrated in The Virgin Islands on Oct. 25? A. A Thanksgiving Day to rejoice in the end of the hurricane season B. A Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the end of the harvest season C. A Thanksgiving Day to mark the beginning of the harvest season D. There is no such event except in The QuizQueen's imagination.
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12). Greatness By : Laurent Grenier
When I was a nineteen-year-old high school student and budding poet – two years after my diving accident – many factors adversely affected my creativity. My trips in a special bus to school and back home, my courses, and my assignments, though I was spared a lot of writing and was mostly tested orally, all this was time-consuming. More often than not, my obligation to study took priority over my desire to compose poetry.
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13). Handling Challenging Situations with a Customer-Focused Mindset By : Terence Traut
Most Customer Service Professionals deal with many challenging customer situations. These situations may include: • A customer who is upset about the quality or delivery of our product/service. • A product return or a cancellation of services. • Incorrect information given to the customer. • A customer who is negative toward your company due to past experiences.
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14). Hold On To Hope, Humour And Optimism By : mary lennox
HOPE can open your mind up to considering a wide range of possibilities. Consider how people feel when they have been given the diagnosis of something such as cancer. A friend of mine had this type of devastating news some years ago. She died a number of years later whilst in her early forties. For the purposes of this article, I will refer to her as Anne.
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15). Gone Fishing For Trivia By : Deanna Mascle
1. We all know that fish travel in schools, but do you know some other plural fishey names? A. Clutch B. Shoal C. Draft D. Wave E. All of the above F. None of the above G. B and C G. B and C TBD: It should have been wave though, don't you think? 2. Can you name the phobia that means a fear of fish? A. Ichthyophobia B. Limnophobia C. Entomophobia D.
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16). New Year Trivia Quiz By : Deanna Mascle
1. Under which calendar is New Year's Day Jan. 1? A. Julian Calendar B. Gregorian Calendar C. Jewish Calendar D. Chinese Calendar E. All of the above B. Gregorian Calendar QQ: New Year's Day is the first day of the year, Jan. 1, in the Gregorian calendar. Traditionally the day has been observed as a religious feast, but in modern times the arrival of the New Year has also become an occasion for spirited celebration and the making of personal resolutions.
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17). Would you rather fly or be invisible? By : Deanna Mascle
Recently one of my son's favorite TV stations conducted a survey of children. They asked kids which superpower they would rather have: the ability to fly or to be invisible? To me it seemed to be a no-brainer--to fly most definitely! First of all, I think the ability to fly offers a lot more opportunity for fun, adventure, and freedom. Just think.
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18). Cupid Quotient By : Deanna Mascle
Love and romance, mankind has paired into couples ever since Adam and Eve, but what makes some relationships sizzle and others fizzle? Some say it may well be the romantic nature of the individuals who make up the couple. However, whether you are single, searching or happily married, it is human nature to seek romance and love. So why don't you take my quiz and test your Cupid Quotient?!? 1.
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19). Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? By : Deanna Mascle
This is a question that most people grapple with from time to time and it has largely been on my mind this past week. You see one of the best people I know -- my Uncle Carl -- had a very bad accident this week. While working on the wood lot with his son, his hand got caught in a log splitter. In the end the damage was so severe that his left hand had to be amputated.
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20). Marching Along By : Deanna Mascle
1. In England, until the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, March was considered what month of the calendar year? A. First B. Fourth C. Eighth D. Last A. First QQ: In England, until the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, March was considered the first month with the legal year beginning on March 25. 2. What animal is honored on March 1? A.
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21). Discover the USMC Challenge Coin By : Harry Rockwell
To ensure compliance, the pilots would challenge each other to produce the coin. If the challenged couldn’t produce the coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the challenger; if the challenged could produce the coin, the challenger would purchase the drink.
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22). August Arcana By : Deanna Mascle
1. Although it is the eighth months in the Gregorian Calendar, August was originally what month in the Roman Calendar? A. Sixth B. Seventh C. Eighth D. Ninth A. Sixth TOPICS: It was originally known as Sextilis which is the Latin name for the sixth month in the Roman calendar. 2. The US honors what fish in August? A. Goldfish B. Swordfish C. Shark D.
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23). Live Life to the Fullest By : jnrmarketing
Do you sometimes feel that you're living a boring life? You just can't seem to find anything new or exciting. You wake up in the morning, do the same old things, go to the office or school, meet with the same people, do the same job, travel the same road, booooring. Next day, same story. Do you want a change in your life? How? The solution is YOU! You are the master of your destiny.
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24). Just Horsing Around By : Deanna Mascle
1. What is the fear of horses called? A. Hippophobia B. Riddiophobia C. Sadlophobia D. Equiphobia A. Hippophobia TBD: Hey, you know we dosn't make this stuff up, right?!? 2. Which is NOT a form of horse racing? A. Flat racing B. Harness racing C. Steeplechasing D. Hop-scotching D. Hop-scotching TBD: Did you know that horse racing may well be the oldest sport? By the time humans began recording history it was already well established.
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25). Dare to Achieve and Discover a Daring New You By : Snowflake
I'm doing things differently in the New Year! For a start, I’m not going to undertake a million and one things with deadlines impossible to keep (though I suspect my interest in new projects will get the better of me). Many amazing and interesting things in this world grab my attention, making it easy for me to get sidetracked. My intention for the New Year is to transcend all previous successes and achieve things previously not considered.
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