http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/fears fears Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:25 -0500 Predictive analytics is a solution used by many businesses today to gain more value out of the large amounts of raw data by applying techniques that are used to predict future behaviors within an organization, it's customer base, it's products and services. Predictive analytics encompasses a variety of techniques from data mining, stastics and game theory that analyze current and historical facts to make predictions about future events. The benefits of implementing predictive analytics is undeniable. There are countless documented case studies and success stories where predictive analysis yielded a substantial return on investment, helped companies optimize existing processes, provided a better understanding of customer behavior, identified unexpected opportunities, and anticipated problems before they occurred. But with all of the benefits associated with predictive analytics, there are many challenges that accompany becoming an analytics-driven organization. The perceived complexity is the largest challenge facing executives today. The cost of implementation is a close second. While these are legitimate fears, many tools are being developed to simplify the process and establish transparency from the complex formulas and statical modeling.predictive analytics]]>consulting performance]]>best practice]]>]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-The-Challenges-Of-Introducing-Predictive-Analytics-To-Your-Organization/817717 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:30:31 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-The-Challenges-Of-Introducing-Predictive-Analytics-To-Your-Organization/817717 The other day I got into a discussion with a panel of executives and the topic of predictive analytics became a main area of discussion. Most of the executives were aware of predictive analytics, and many of them had implemented predictive analytics in some form or another, whether it be through CRM, decision support systems, marketing, etc. One thing they all had in common was they all were interested in increasing the value of their data investment. But the feeling that permeated from the group most was intimidation. Most executives, while extremely interested in implementing predictive analysis techniques and strategies, felt overwhelmed about the perceived technical nuances that accompany them. So why are we so afraid of entering the informative world of predictive analytics? The truth is, predictive analytics can be very complex, combining advanced data mining and data warehouse solutions to transform large data volumes into meaningful decision making information. This article will address some of the predictive analytics fears facing executives today, and hopefully will ease some of those fears you may have about implementing an predictive analysis solution. The main reason most execs fear predictive analytics is because it is driven mainly by statistical analysis.predictive analytics]]>consulting performance]]>best practice]]>]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-What-Is-Predictive-Analytics-And-Why-Are-We-So-Afraid-Of-It--/817713 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:21:28 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-What-Is-Predictive-Analytics-And-Why-Are-We-So-Afraid-Of-It--/817713 "Courage is not the lack of fear but the ability to face it" - Lt. John B. Putnam Jr. Social anxiety is the fear of rejection or self-consciousness that happens when a person is at the center of attention in a social situation. At the time of the prehistoric times, people were dependent on each other to survive. Therefore if a person was rejected by the group he could have and up alone or even die. That is the reason we have this built in fear. Today the danger isn't real anymore but we still have this fear. Some of the people get over it quite easily but other can't manage to do it naturally. Fortunately there are many great social anxiety treatments today. I have coped with social anxiety disorder for most of my life. When I was in stressful social situations my voice stuttered, my heart pounded hard and my hands were shaking uncontrollably. Living with social phobia it's literally living in fear. 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Determining the program that will best meet your child's needs is by far the most important thing. Whether this can be accomplished by sending your child to a private preschool is something that only you can research and decide. In many cases, private preschool is the only choice available to parents. Preschool programs that are offered through the school district are often only available to children who are in need of special services in order to prepare them for Kindergarten. Children can receive speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and specialized learning environments through programs such as these. Three and four-year-old children are often called preschoolers. Preschool children are making developmental strides and express an interest in the world around them. They want to touch, taste, smell, hear, and test things for themselves. They are eager to learn. They learn by experiencing and by doing. Preschoolers learn from their play. 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Just like any other epidemic, what began on a small scale started spreading all over the world within months and has pretty much scared every person that is aware of its existance. But as the case would be, Swine Flu is not as dangerous as it has been made out to be. Perhaps this is why they say ignorance is bliss. A United Nations agency said it was only a matter of time before the pandemic which began in March affected every country. It all started in Mexico, where the health authorities in Mexico identified the outbreak of flu-like illness on 18th March, 2009. On 12th April 2009 the disease took the life of a 39 year old woman, in San Luis Potosi, a city in Central Mexico. On 21st April, two children in California, US were tested positive for swine flu. By 24th April, 900 people were suspected to have swine flu in Mexico and there were around 62 deaths. Ten students who traveled to Mexico were tested positive in Auckland, New Zealand.influenza]]>flu]]>swine flu]]>h1n1]]>epidemic]]>pandemic]]>flu symptoms]]>swine flue history]]>flu information]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Swine-Flu-Has-Spread-Around-The-World/816008 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:06:10 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Swine-Flu-Has-Spread-Around-The-World/816008 The basics of how most men see most women haven't changed so very much over the years. Men still complain about women talking too much or that they aren't easy to please. The media has not done much to improve the situation; constantly showing women as empowered, but mean. Show after show we have witness the overbearing sassy woman of the household make fun of what is supposed to be the man in her life. Keeping this and many other stereotypes in mind, is it difficult to understand why some men are terrified of commitment? Perhaps why some men don't appreciate the struggle women have faced over the years and instead see them as bothersome in certain lights? Women looking to date men, whether just for casual fun or for a long term relationship truly need to stop kowtowing to any century's stereotype of what a woman should be and simply be who they are. It is also vital that as a woman you know what you want out of your relationship, be it short or long term and that you do not have to resort to deception in order to get it.: women seeking men]]>dating men]]>understanding men]]>women of today]]>dating help for women]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Opening-The-Vault-On-Women-Seeking-Men/815007 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:57:26 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Opening-The-Vault-On-Women-Seeking-Men/815007 Men who have excessive enlarged breasts have a condition called Gynecomastia. It can occur to men of all age groups as it is normally due to a imbalance of hormones or irregular fat accumulation in the chest area. It is a serious condition in the sense that it affects men in social relationships and brings about emotional pain. Most men simply keep their breasts hidden with certain clothing or employ additional techniques that ultimately end up in a lower self confidence. The quick solution is male breast reduction surgery that can eliminate the embarrassment and fears. Am I a good candidate for Male Breast Reduction surgery? Virtually every man who is very embarrassed socially from Gynecomastia is eligible. Generally, men who are younger, have better opportunity for skin recovery due to elasticity and breast reconfiguration. If you do not have any other major medical condition you are eligible for Male Breast Reduction surgery. Before the procedure became popular, doctors normally recommended to patients to alter their lifestyle, such as weight loss and diet. However, the quick solution is Breast Reduction surgery but with all surgeries there are potential complications.breast reduction]]>surgery]]>gynecomastia]]>enlarged breasts]]>chest fat]]>men]]>male]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Understanding-The-Costs-And-Expectations-Of-Male-Breast-Reduction/814888 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:31:50 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Understanding-The-Costs-And-Expectations-Of-Male-Breast-Reduction/814888 Statistics have shown that more people are afraid of public speaking then they are of more common fears, and it is indeed a very fearful act, speaking in public, anything you say cannot be taken back, and if you say something bad, you'll get foot "in" mouth disease. But does looking for free speeches on the net really help? Most of the time you'll find some cheap tips on how to make the perfect, speech or how to say it. Or maybe you'll be lucky enough to find one that is already made, and you'll just have to print it. But these speeches tend to be rather, impersonal and very general, and if you're the best man, you'll probably just end up boring your friends and family. When making speeches, the simpler the better, you won't have to depend on free wedding speeches off the net if you have memories of your friends. What you are asked to do on a wedding toast is to tell the people something about your friends, the ones getting married, how they were meant for each other and how you wish them happiness for the rest of their lives.best man wedding toast]]>father of the bride toast]]>best man toasts]]>best man duties]]>groom wedding s]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Free-Wedding-Speeches--Tips-And-Advice/814728 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:33:17 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Free-Wedding-Speeches--Tips-And-Advice/814728 There are very few people who do not like watching the natural movements of the ocean. It is a vista which is always moving and ever changing, presenting to the viewer an amazing cacophony of colors. Blues, greens, turquoise and grey all mix and blend together in this wonderful body of endless and seamless motion. Sometimes that water shines and sparkles and almost seems to dance before your eyes. It is brilliant, amazing and awe inspiring. The sights and sounds of the ocean can stir up a lot of different emotions. It can induce a sensation of peace and tranquility sometimes and yet equally the ocean has the power to uncover sensations of restlessness and fury. The water moves and changes and presents many different faces to us, some of which may be sensual and others which may be daunting or forbidding. The ocean could be seen as a prison by some or a delicious freedom by others. But to some people, water induces a huge and instinctive sensation of fear and anxiety. Water simply doesn't stay still and static.Fear of swimming]]>how to overcome fear]]>fear anxiety]]>]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Overcome-Fear-Of-Swimming/814646 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:56:15 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Overcome-Fear-Of-Swimming/814646 What is it about darkness which can set a person's heart beating faster and trigger sensations of anxiety which have the ability to spread like a grey cloak of mist throughout your physiology? Stories about the "bogey man" come to mind and are instantly dismissed as being completely illogical; even so, the coiled sensation of fear remains. Your logical mind and your emotions agree to differ and each attempts to pursue its own course. The emotional mind is the one which tends to win. It has an intensity which overrules logic like a steam roller flattening everything which lies in its path. Every time the logical mind raises an arm and makes a rational observation about there being no need to fear the darkness, fear and anxiety surfaces in greater volume of intensity, and uses its force to pull that arm of reason quickly back down once more. There is one undeniable fact about darkness, which could shed some light on why so many people suffer from such fear. In the dark one cannot see like they can throughout the day or when a light is on.Fear of the dark]]>fear of the dark phobia]]>fear of the dark]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Overcome-Fear-Of-The-Dark/814645 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:54 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Overcome-Fear-Of-The-Dark/814645 Why do people tend to avoid feeling their feelings? It has everything to do with our early experience in life - what we learned and what we didn't learn. As I talk to people across the nation, most people agree that they didn't really learn how to make good use of their feelings when they were growing up. What they did learn was how to avoid certain feelings. *"It's not okay to be angry." *"Don't feel excited about yourself." These are the some of the common messages that we heard about our feelings. But, what about how to make good use of our feelings? Unfortunately, we didn't get that primer. In recent years, through the field of affective neuroscience and child development, we have learned a lot about how the brain grows, develops, and changes. We've discovered that the first three years of our lives is a critical period in which our brains are growing at an extremely rapid pace. It's also a time where emotions are our only form of communication. When we're infants we don't have words. Our main form of communication is through our emotions. We're happy, we're sad, we cry.depression and anxiety]]>treating anxiety]]>treatment for depression]]>stress management]]>depression test]]>anxiety psychologist]]>symptoms anxiety disorde]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Avoiding-Your-Feelings--Find-Out-Why-And-What-To-Do-About-It/814437 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:48 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Avoiding-Your-Feelings--Find-Out-Why-And-What-To-Do-About-It/814437 In the story of Aladdin and his wonderful lamp you may remember that when Aladdin found the magic lamp and rubbed it a Genie came out. The Genie said, "You are the master of the lamp and I must obey." When Aladdin made a wish, the Genie didn't say, "That is a lousy wish. I won't grant it." Genies may be big and powerful, but they must go along with whatever wish is chosen. Your subconscious mind is like that Genie. It is your trusted servant. The subconscious is like a giant file where most of your history is stored. Once you have placed a belief or command in the subconscious it must comply even if you have forgotten what you ordered. Neuroscience has proved that this is really the case. Your brain is divided into three parts: the brain stem, the prefrontal cortex, and the limbic system. The prefrontal cortex is the CEO of your brain and runs the show. The limbic system is also powerful, but in a different way. You may be amazed to learn that in the limbic system the past and the present exist simultaneously.genie]]>brain]]>subconscious]]>mind]]>limbic system]]>amygdala]]>problems]]>self-awareness]]>Gloria-Arenson]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Genie-In-Your-Brain/814215 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:35:15 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Genie-In-Your-Brain/814215 Cancer will find you whether you lead a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle; whether you're physically fit or out of shape; whether you exercise regularly or are a couch potato; whether you're rich or poor, male or female; whether you're a vegetarian, pescetarian or meat lover; and whether you're an adult, adolescent or child. DID YOU KNOW... that 1 out of every 3 adults in America already has cancer? But most of them don't know it yet because the cancer is undiagnosed and undetected. According to the American Cancer Society, there's a 41% probability that an individual, male or female, will develop cancer in his or her lifetime (or die from it). Additionally, every human being has cancer cells existing in the body which are just seeking a low-oxygen environment where they can multiply into the full-blown disease. What if you could reduce your chance of getting cancer from 41% to zero? What if you completely removed all probability that you'll ever get ANY disease, for that matter? And what if you had a way of curing any disease that you might already have? "Is that really possible?" you ask. The answer is a resounding "Yes!cancer]]>food]]>diet]]>health]]>diseases]]>freedom from diseases]]>cure diseases]]>breast cancer]]>prostate cancer]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Kill--The--Cancer--Right--Away/814201 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:32:13 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Kill--The--Cancer--Right--Away/814201 Apple introduced Iphone 3GS having a load of applications rendering web pages, offering outstanding 3D graphics and has proved its functionality to be up than its predecessor. It has retained practical features of the earlier 3G model, and has embellished to enhance usage. The Iphone fans can have the next generation model as apple has made its debut, though hopping from 3G to 3GS model is not a big leap, this handset has adequate novel features to compel the users to upgrade. Definitely, the price of this latest model will vary; however reading the following review is a must to understand the new features. Messaging - It now includes text, photos, video and audio such that it holds data up to 32GB. Speed - This latest 3GS model is expected to be faster and the S denotes speed such that it will load faster and will upgrade AT AND T 3G network for faster web browsing. The applications will open twice faster than the earlier model, yet the multitasking feature of Palm Pre-style would be highly appreciated.iphone]]>cell phone]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Iphone-3gs---Features-Review/814177 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:27:19 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Iphone-3gs---Features-Review/814177 Do you have a dating 'type'? If you consider all the dating partners you've had, is there a common theme? Are you still searching for your ideal partner? If the answer to these questions is 'yes', it might be time you started dating outside your comfort zone. Most people find certain characteristics charming or attractive in potential dating partners. However, if you refuse to date anyone without these characteristics, you could be screening out the very person who could be your perfect match. This is because love is unpredictable, and while you might think you know what you want, making a break from old habits could be the very thing which leads you to dating success. Here are some top tips for broadening your dating horizons. Challenge your beliefs Yes, you know that, say, tall men or blonde women tend to catch your eye. However, having dated only tall men (or blonde women), have you found your perfect match? If you have consistently rejected dating partners because they are not who you would usually see yourself with, take a second look. You might have rejected the very person who could make you truly happy.dating]]>online dating]]>dating site]]>online dating site]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dating-Advice--Why-You-Should-Start-Dating-Outside-Your-Comfort-Zone/814151 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:20:26 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dating-Advice--Why-You-Should-Start-Dating-Outside-Your-Comfort-Zone/814151