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Metaphors, Forex And Trading

By: John Chambers | 2011-02-16 | Article Marketing
We are given a research-based insight in to the inner workings of the Foreign Exchange Market by the author. He uses the method of applying different metaphors to clarify these views. read more

Dreaming: Our Companion Metaphors

By: James P Krehbiel | 2011-07-16 | Mental health
This article explores ways in which we can find the meaning derived from the process of dreaming. read more

Watchmen - Metaphor For Our Economy?

By: Craig Forgrave | 2010-03-31 | Movies
With the release of Watchmen on DVD and Blu-ray on 07.21.09 (as the studio likes to promote the date), many people will see this "what-if" movie for the first time. For others, it will be a re-visit to the first significant movie of 2009 to address issues relevant to our recessionary lives. It also marked the current low of the stock market, being released on March 6th (03.06.09) when the DOW was at 6626.09. Since then, the market has rallied 40% until falling back in the last few weeks. read more

Metaphors In Flowers In Thailand

By: Jason Fadien | 2010-11-27 | International studies
The content shows an important peek at the spectacular, vibrant and wonderful culture and tradition of the proud people of Thailand that a lot of people are not yet aware. read more

Essay: Metaphors of the Mind

By: Brian John | 2011-04-09 | College
The ‘empty vessel' metaphor for the student's mind is adopted by several Eastern monastic, mystical schools of thought such as Zen Buddhism and various Hindu spiritual orders. In these monastic orders, disciples are enjoined to submit themselves entirely to the will of the teachers, the teachers demand unquestioned obedience and.... read more

Black Swan: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors

By: Oliver J R Cooper | 2012-04-25 | Movies
When I first heard about this film I was intrigued by the story line. And after Natalie Portman had won an Oscar for her role, I thought it must be worth watching. It is directed by Darren Aronofsky, who directed The Wrestler and numerous other films. After watching this film I was amazed and fascinated by the psychological theme, although there are metaphors involved my focus this time is on the read more

Chronicle - My Interpretation of the Metaphors

By: Oliver J R Cooper | 2012-04-20 | Arts & Entertainment
After hearing about this film through a friend, I thought it sounded similar to a number of other films that have been released in recent years. The films Push and Jumper came to mind. Now that I have seen the film I believe that it is a metaphor Intention and how intention is what shapes life. It is also about abuse and the consequences that abuse can have. Something it also demonstrates is that read more

10 Sports Metaphors Applicable to Penny Auctions

By: Elizabeth Robertson | 2012-01-14 | Consumer
In honor of the recent (tentative) deal to end the NBA lockout, let’s look at some sports metaphors and quotes and relate them to penny auctions! read more

An Agriculture Metaphor For Academic Research

By: Ken Long | 2010-03-29 | Reference & Education
What can we learn about graduate research from farmers? How can metaphorical reasoning improve our thinking? Why is doctoral research like farming? read more

TRON: Legacy - My Interpretation Of The Metaphors

By: Oliver J R Cooper | 2012-04-20 | Movies
When I heard that the film was all about taking down the master control system I was instantly intrigued. Although I hadn't seen the first film I went with friends to see what it was all about. And with it being in Disney Digital 3D, I had a feeling it was going to be good. And after watching the film, I was amazed at the amount of metaphors that were in the film. How these carried great signific read more

127 Hours - My Interpretation of the Metaphors

By: Oliver J R Cooper | 2012-04-25 | Movies
What motivated me to see this was the fact that Danny Boyle was directing it, with it being his first film since Slum Dog Millionaire. After this I heard that it was based on a true story. The story is about a climber, who in order to survive, has to lose his own arm. While I was watching it I didn't think there were any metaphors that I would be able write about. However, as the intensity of the read more

Living the Metaphor

By: Elisa Sterling-Cowan | 2010-04-03 | Spirituality
I struggled today. Struggled to have energy and strength...I am not well and not sure what is ailing me. My chest has been hurting me and it is quite painful. And I thank God for the reminder to do as I want to do in the moments I do have as I am not guaranteed the next. read more

Joining Metaphors from Public and Academic Discourse on Language Contact

By: Arsenalo | 2010-09-16 | Sales
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Using Self-Hypnosis With The Metaphoric Relationship Enhancer

By: Adam Eason | 2012-05-31 | Nlp hypnosis
I wrote this article on my wedding anniversary and so was delighted to be writing about using self-hypnosis for enhancing relationships. Last weekend, my wife and I were dogsitting for a family pet; Mick the dog; a very good looking, incredibly well-behaved 10 year old Border Collie. We took him out for a couple of very long walks over to our local beach, we went through the wooded area, up to the top of the clifftop, back down the other side onto the pebble beach and all the way back. read more

The Iron Lady - My Interpretation of the Metaphors

By: Oliver J R Cooper | 2012-04-20 | Movies
It wasn't until after I had seen the trailer that I become interested in watching this film. I didn't know much about Margaret Thatcher (Not that this film can be completely trusted in its portrayal of her), but what I did know is that this looked to be a powerful film. The films tagline 'never compromise' also caught my attention. read more