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28 December, 2009

50 funny but intersting facts......................................................

1. Look at your zipper. See the initials YKK? It stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha, the world's largest zipper manufacturer.

2. A raisin dropped in a glass of freshchampagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.

3. A duck's quack doesn't echo. No one knows why.

4. 40 percent of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.

5. 315 entries in Webster's 1996 Dictionary were misspelled. 

6. On the average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily.

7. Chocolate kills dogs! True, chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system. A few ounces is enough to kill a small sized dog.

8. Most lipstick contains fish scales.

9. Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as a medicine.

10. Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.

11. Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood.

12. There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casin0s.

13. Leonardo da Vinci invented scissors. Also, it took him 10 years to paint Mona Lisa's lips.

14. Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to slow a film down so you could see his moves. That's the opposite of the norm.

15. The original name for the butterfly was "flutterby"!

16. By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand.

17. Mosquito repellents don't repel. They hide you. The spray blocks the mosquito's sensors so they don't know you're there.

18. Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be kept at least six feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.

19. The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

20. The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.

21. Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than the entire Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.

22. Marilyn Monroe had six toes on one foot.

23. Adolf Hitler's mother seriously considered having an abortion but was talked out of it by her doctor.

24. The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.

25. "Stewardesses" is the longest word that can be typed with only the left hand.

26. To escape the grip of a crocodile's jaws, prick your fingers into its eyeballs. It will let you go instantly.

27. A mathematical wonder: 111,111,111 multiplied by 111,111,111 gives the result 12, 345, 678, 987, 654, 321.

28. The most common name in the world is Mohammed.

29. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.

30. The "pound" (#) key on your keyboard is called an octothorp.

31. The only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible is the cat.

32. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

33. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.

34. "Dreamt" is the only word in the English language that ends in "mt".

35. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

36. In Chinese, the KFC slogan "finger lickin' good" comes out as "eat your fingers off".

37. A cockroach can live for 10 days without a head.

39. We shed 40 pounds of skin a lifetime.

40. Yo-Yos were once used as weapons in the Philippines.

41. Coca-Cola can be used as car oil.

42. Mexico City sinks abut 10 inches a year.

43. Brains are more active sleeping than watching TV.

44. Blue is the favorite color of 80 percent of Americans.

45. When a person shakes their head from side to side, he is saying "yes" in Sri Lanka.

46. There are more chickens than people in the world.

47. It's against the law in Iceland to have a dog.

48. The thumbnail grows the slowest, and the middle nail grows the fastest.

49. The only word in the English Language with all vowels in reverse order is "subcontinent al".

50. There are more telephones than people in Washington, D.C.

21 December, 2009

The Top 10 Ways to Start Living Your Life

Life either happens to us, or we take hold of life and live it.
Here are 10 Ways to get a life and start living it.






1. Give yourself permission to claim your life. That's right — permission. You're the only one who can decide you are in charge of your life. Even though it feels like you're not supposed to do so, turn off the internal editors, the old tape recordings, the "shoulds, have tos, and musts", and the rules that didn't come from you.




2. Define what living means to you. It's not as hard as it sounds. Just picture yourself at the end of your life looking back. What words would you want to describe how you lived your life and who you are as a person?




3. Stop living in the future. Every time you think "someday" or "when I have time I will," stop. Ask yourself, "Why not now?" Think about this sentence, "I always wanted to, but never did." Start doing the things you always planned to do. Choose your life every morning. Plan one thing you will do that day to feel alive.




4. Surround yourself with people who enjoy living. They've obviously discovered how to have a life and live it. Why not hang with the pros?




5. Lay down your pain and your anger. Carrying them around makes living harder and less fun. It doesn't bring anything, and it steals a lot.




6. Let the losers win. Don't argue about things that you don't care about. Unless there's some real threat, let the folks who have something to prove, prove what they need to. Why waste your living time trying to fix what's wrong with them?




7. Create energy. Jump to forgiveness and love, then figure things out. Most conclusions we jump to are not only wrong, they're negative. Negative conclusions lead us to prepare a defense. Being on the defensive isn't living. It's hiding from life.




8. Learn the physical symptoms of when your head and heart become disconnected. We know when we're having a knee jerk reaction, when we're feeling sorry for ourselves, and when we're being blind to people's feelings. We can remember how it felt physically while we were behaving badly. Get to know those symptoms, and you can stop the behavior. Living life will feel a whole lot safer because you won't be in danger of shooting yourself in the foot.




9. Take small risks that push your boundaries in every way. The joy of life is packed in learning that matches our skill set. When we stretch just a bit intellectually, physically, emotionally, we grow. Living is growing. Even your cells know that.




10. Value and protect the people and the places you care about. A job isn't a life. It's just a part of one. Let the people you care about come first, and let everyone know that you do. Re-read numbers 1 and 2.




We come into life with whatever we've got. It's ours to do with. It took me a while to figure that out — that my life isn't just what happens to me, that I could take hold of it.

14 December, 2009

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How Do You Handle Falling In Love With A Friend?


It happens all the time.  You are good friends with a person; you hang out with them all the time, and gradually you realize that you are falling in love with them. What do you do? How do you handle falling in love with a friend? Will it ruin the friendship? These are common questions that everyone must answer. You can’t help falling in love with people. It happens naturally of its own accord. If you were friends first, it just means that the two of you are compatible. But friendships can be hard to come by. So is it worth the risk?

Is Friendship A Good Foundation for Love?

The best relationships are those that start out as a friendship. It is much different from a relationship that started out with infatuation and desire. If the two of you can get together, have enough in common that you can talk and know what the other is thinking, friendship is a good foundation for love.

What Will Falling In Love With A Friend Change?

If you're wondering "What Will Falling In Love With A Friend Change?" there's no easy answer but there are things you should consider. You have to realize what you are risking if you try to get closer to a friend. You are risking the friendship itself and the possibility of losing someone that you really care about because of your feelings. The friend that you are falling in love with may not feel the same way about you and by confessing your feelings of love, it may create an awkward situation. Simply put, you could lose a friend. So before you go and confront this person and jeopardize everything, make sure that your feelings are genuine.

Where Should I Get Advice About Love and Friendship?

When considering how to handle falling in love with a friend, you might want to seek outside advice. Strong emotions can really jumble up your thoughts so that you can’t think straight. If you think you are falling in love with your friend and don’t know how to proceed, talk to someone about it. Your friends are, of course, your first and best option. If your friends know you and this other person well enough, they can give you advice that is in your best interests. The drawback to asking your friends is that they might blab to the person that you are falling in love with. This can be good and bad. It can be good because you can go through a third party and find out how the other person feels. The bad is that you may not be ready to let the other person know how you feel. A friend may also have additional suggestions to help you answer "Where should I get advice about love and friendship?".
Another source for advice would be your parents. They have the benefit of more experience over you and your friends and they can give you advice that may or may not be what you want to hear but will be what is best for you in the long run.

How Do I Tell A Friend I'm Falling In Love With Them?

This is the hard part about falling in love with your friend. How do I tell a friend I'm falling in love with them? For that matter, should I tell them? If by now you have analyzed your feelings and gotten advice, it is time to make the decision. You can choose to not tell them and try to go on as things are. This could work, at least for awhile, as long as you can control your feelings. Or the pressure could just build up as you delay the inevitable.
Assuming you decide to tell your friend that you are falling in love with them, honesty and being straight-forward is always best. Get together with your friend, just the two of you, and go somewhere private. Don’t make your big confession in front of all of your friends in the middle of a party. Start out by telling them how much you value your friendship together but that recently you have started to have deeper feelings for them. Tell them that because of who they are, you couldn’t help falling in love with them. Then ask them if they feel the same way about you. Also be sure to tell them that you value their friendship and that you don’t want to jeopardize it. Most importantly, try not to babble. Give your friend time to respond and listen to what they have to say.

What If Your Friend Loves Someone Else?

Real life is not like the movies. You can’t expect to get the guy just because the audience is rooting for you. Sometimes that other person is already in another relationship and there is nothing you can do about it. If your friend is in a good relationship with a person that loves and respects them, then what kind of friend are you if you try to break them up for your own selfish needs? You are supposed to be their friend, remember? So what if your friend loves someone else? Our advice is that you should continue to support your friend and admire them from the sidelines. However, if the relationship goes sour, you will be in a prime spot to jump in.

Can You Still Be Friends After You've Fallen In Love?

That is the whole trick. Can you still be friends after you've fallen in love? It depends entirely on you and the strength of the friendship. Sometimes people cannot handle the awkwardness and the friendship dissolves. Other people who can manage to get past the confession still manage to be friends. Remaining friends after a failed confession of love is one of the most mature things you can do in your life. Don’t throw away your friendship if you can help it. Try to come to terms with your feelings and hopefully your friend will consider them a complement. After all, a true friend is hard to come by.


09 December, 2009

Healthy skin diet


Prevent wrinkles with the antioxidant Lycopene found in tomato skin.
Your skin’s appearance can provide a clear reflection of your lifestyle choices.
From the helpful to the harmful, here is the lowdown on how a few common ingredients found in your everyday diet can impact the skin.


Healthy ingredients


Just add water
This crucial component of a healthy body not only keeps us alive, but also keeps skin looking good. “Skin needs water,” says Leslie Baumann, chief of cosmetic dermatology at the University of Miami. “However, it is not how much water you drink that is important but how well your skin holds onto water.”
Skin has a protective coating that’s constructed of lipids (fats) and helps prevent water evaporation. If that precious water gets away, it can leave the skin dehydrated, rough and dull looking. To help keep all of that moisture where it belongs, Baumann points out that taking flax seed supplements may help. “They are a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help the skin barrier,” says Baumann.


Fruitopia
Vitamin C is a key component of a skin-friendly diet. "Vitamin C helps make collagen, which is the protein fiber that's responsible for giving skin its strength and vitality," says Dori Zerlin, RD. Fruits such as papaya, oranges and grapefruit are great sources of this mighty vitamin.


Vegetable medley
When it comes to vegetables – think antioxidants. Lycopene and lutein are both part of the antioxidant family, which is credited with preventing the formation of new wrinkles. Lycopene can be found in tomato skin, while leafy green vegetables are packed not only with lutein, but vitamin A, which, according to Baumann, can help clear up acne.


Not-So-Healthy Ingredients


Sugar Shock
The sweet stuff may taste great, but it's not great for the skin. High blood-sugar levels negatively impact collagen and elastin, two building blocks that give your skin a supple, youthful look.
Salt of the Earth
It can do wonders for the skin, but only in the form of an exfoliating scrub. Salt's internal effects aren't nearly as attractive. Too much salt in the diet can cause bloating, which stretches the skin and leads to wrinkles and dryness.


What about caffeine?
Caffeine is an antioxidant, so it can actually be good for the skin. However, Zerlin points out that "caffeine has a diuretic effect that can drain the body of its water supply." This leads to, you guessed it – more wrinkles and dryness so if you're drinking coffee – make sure you have plenty of water.
To summarise: When the body is functioning on a healthy level – skin looks great. Lots of water, low sugar, tons of veggies and some fruit will make you look and feel your best.
Do you have oily or dry skin? What have you found that works for you? Enter your comments below.


Trouble Sleeping? 10 Rules To Sleep Properly



The odds are that most of you reading this blog do not get proper sleep every night. Over 60% of the population gets less adequate sleep than required. Over 35% are affected in their daily activities due to feeling drowsy. More than 50% of us have suffered from insomnia at some point in our life. I was definitely one such person. I have battled insomnia for most of my life, so I wanted to share some of the methods that I have implemented in my own life and have given me really good results to finally overcome this issue. If you apply this list to your life, I am certain that you will witness great results…it worked for me, and trust me, I was a notorious insomniac! Here we go:


Rule #1: Your bedroom is to sleep only
Don’t do other activities in your room except sleep (ok, sex gets a pass!). But seriously, do not eat on your bed or surf the web or watch tv on your bed. You need to associate the particular area where you sleep with sleep. Associating it with anything else is just going to confuse you, and by that, I mean that you will be tempted to watch tv or surf the web instead of sleeping if you keep doing those activities in your bed. I’ve just realized that I still have a TV in my bedroom, but I haven’t used it in over a year. I forgot it was even there! That’s because I’ve associated sleep with my room and I just can’t watch TV in there anymore, it just doesn’t seem “right”.

Rule #2: No food 2-3 hrs before bedtime
Eating too close to your bedtime is just going to either give you indigestion, make you gain weight, or give you poor sleep with nightmares. I usually eat some fruits and drink a glass of milk a couple of hours before I fall asleep. If you have the habit of eating large meals late in the evening, try to eat a consistent supper and snack a few items every hour or so in the evening. Preferably, your snacks should be healthy like fruits and vegetables. There is no point in going to bed full, a snack is enough to calm your hunger. Plus, you will wake up with an appetite for a good solid breakfast, which is a good thing.

Rule #3: No stimulants
By that, I mean such things as coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, or energy drinks. Learn to avoid such things, especially in the evening, and ideally, altogether. Other stimulants would be things like television and the computer. Try to stay away from “screens” a few hours before you sleep. They tend to keep us alert and delay our desire to just sleep. I have to be on the computer a lot, mainly to run my company where it is crucial for me to stay connected online, but I still close everything and read a book before I go to bed.

Rule #4: Drink water
A trick I learned a long time ago, was that by drinking water before sleep, you remember your dreams more vividly. As well, you tend to experience happier dreams and less confusing ones or nightmares. When you wake up in the morning, you should drink some water rather quickly to hydrate your body, which helps waking up, so I always keep a glass of water near my bed, from which I drink a little before going to sleep. I find a little water helps into experiencing a better night of sleep overall.

Rule #5: Clean air in your room
Since you are spending many hours in that room breathing in and out throughout the night, it is important to make sure that the air you breathe in is clean. So you should always keep your room very tidy. Always get rid of dust on a consistent basis and even leaving the window a little open at night will help with the ventilation. This will definitely help in having a more enjoyable sleep.

Rule #6: Leave your problems at your bedroom door
By the time you are going to bed, your day is over. What happened, happened. There is no point in dwelling on whatever didn’t go as planned. Don’t keep torturing yourself and put that day in your past along with all other previous days. Being in charge of a company, I have had many reasons to go to bed with lots of questions and worry, but I have chosen to do the opposite. Even if I spend hours wrapped up in these thoughts, I can’t change what has already happened, so I have learned not to be too concerned about the past, even a few hours ago. Doing this has definitely helped me sleep better and more easily.

Rule #7: Prepare for tomorrow
With the past behind me and out of the way, it’s not a bad idea to prepare for the day ahead. I usually have a to-do list that I keep on my bedside table, that I glance at before I prepare for sleep. Moderation is key here as well. You don’t want to think too much about tomorrow. Just being aware of what to expect is enough. There is no point in spending your entire night thinking about what you will do the next day, only to find yourself too tired to do any of it (this happened to me quite often!). It’s important to at least know where you are heading so it’s a good idea to look at your goals, but no dwelling. Going to bed with a clear conscious is extremely crucial to having a good night of sleep.

Rule #8: Sleep only when you are actually tired
For a long time, as I was battling insomnia, I would try to go to bed at a specific time. It would never work! I would be in bed, not completely tired, left to my own thoughts, which would drive me crazy, as it would take me forever to sleep. I have learned that you do not need the same number of hours of sleep each and every night. For example, last night I was tired at 2am only, and I woke up at 6am. It’s mid afternoon now and I am fully awake, haven’t been drowsy so far. Tonight I may go to sleep earlier, depending on how much sleep my body needs. Listening to your body is key. It will tell you when you should go to bed. This is why I found that sleeping from let’s say 10pm to 6am every single day just does not work. I sleep when I want to now, which was a huge hurdle in overcoming insomnia. Plus, I hate routine, I couldn’t follow a schedule to be in bed at the same time every day! I don’t know when I will sleep, only thing I know is that I will sleep when I am tired, and trust me, that’s good enough!

Rule #9: Sleep in complete silence
It is really important that when you are sleeping, there should be no noise whatsoever. No buzzing of computer or appliances, no ticking of clocks, no cellphone etc. The quieter it is, the better quality of sleep you will experience. I should point out that it is ok to listen to a relaxation course for example. Just do not put it on repeat for the whole night. I like listening to ocean sounds and relaxing meditative courses as I go to sleep. I program it to turn itself off after 30 min. I’m usually fully asleep before it goes off. I think it’s very soothing and it gives you something to focus on and listen to instead of listening to your own thoughts in your head about what happened during your day!

Rule #10: Sleep in total darkness
I have definitely noticed a massive improvement in the quality of my sleep ever since I have slept in complete darkness. I do not have an alarm clock, there is no light from any electronics whatsoever. I shut off the curtains fully, and close the door and it’s great. You see, any light, even something as tiny as the green light on your alarm clock is still a stimulus, which will do the opposite than to make you sleepier. Night lights should not be used either. If you have a fear of the dark (it is quite common) and you absolutely feel like you need some sort of light to sleep, I would suggest seeking out some professional help to conquer it, especially if you suffer from insomnia. Darkness is a must if you want to sleep better.

So these are my tips that have really made a significant difference in my sleeping habits. I feel that if they made a difference in my life, it can definitely do anyone else as much good. I must also stress that I also think that exercise has helped me a lot, in that I do not go to bed with tons of built in energy inside anymore. However try to exercise during the day, and not too close to your bedtime if you do so in the evening.
I hope this list helps anyone reading it from overcoming any sleeping issues. You shouldn’t rely on pills, there is so much that you can do yourself as you can see from the list above, which is all perfectly doable and free. Good luck!



Be Calm


Every human being can name at least one person who has stood out to them as utterly, amazingly, wonderfully, almost inhumanly, calm at all times. It is the person who is never fazed by life's petty ordeals- the person who is able to deal with larger problems with maturity, grace, and venerable wisdom. What is it they know that everyone else seems to be missing?

• Find a peaceful zone. To gain this level of calmness and serenity, you must first be free of any distraction. This moment in time is set aside for deep inner reflection. Find somewhere quiet, preferably somewhere natural (e.g. Sit in the grass in a park on a nice day, take a slow walk in the forest in late fall, sit on the edge of a mountain after a hike and gaze over the scenery) If you have no time to travel, simply sit on a couch or on your bed, anywhere will do.

• Reflect on the fact that as a human being you are immersed in billions upon billions of chemical reactions at every second of your life. (e.g. the exchange of carbon and oxygen in your breathing, the unfelt rotation/revolution of the earth, the dying and renewing of cells in your skin, etc.)

• Reflect on the uncanny scale of the universe, and your size within it. (e.g. you are a towering monster to an ant, and a universe to a cell, yet you're but a spec to the earth, and the earth but one millionth of our sun, which is but a cell to the galaxy which is but a stain in the universe...)

• Take time to respect and appreciate the mystery of living and all that comes with it. (Why is it that you are here now in this moment in time? Why are you human and not a rock or a bird or a waterfall? Could you have even been anything else? Do things happen for a reason? What is time? Does it exist? Do mathematical equations build the universe? What is thought? Why are humans the only creatures with such advanced civilization? Will the universe ever end? Is infinity real? Is anything I believe real? What is reality?...) Ask yourself all the questions you have ever wondered but have never asked. Consider answers and debate yourself, chances are you will come up with theories no one has ever conceived before. Even if they are ludicrous, you have expanded your mind to possibility. Remember that other people in the world might feel just like you do now!

• Just be. After such explosion of thought, your mind will be restless but somewhat tired. Take a moment just to breathe and exist, feel yourself taking up space in the enormousness of the universe and consider the importance you have as a being. You are here, a human, a mind, with all the possibility in the world. Feel the amazing power of opportunity fill you. You can do anything. You can change the world. You can help those in need.

• Seize the moment. If you have felt this sensation captivate you, indeed you have achieved a revelation, for this moment in time you have been enlightened. Whenever petty problems seem to storm you, recall these amazing feelings and ideas and all insignificant ordeals will melt in such obscurity you may laugh at them with a sincere humor that others puzzle over and long to obtain. Most will change forever, always in state of wonder and respect for life and the world. This is the state of mind of the calm, the caring, the wise, and the respected.

Tips
• Keep an open mind. Closed, calculating minds are the root of ignorance and static. Nothing changes if all minds are certain.
• Pertaining to religion: Do not dismiss your beliefs, but always consider you are not correct. With thousands of religions in the world, at least a few are guaranteed to be untrue. Sometimes letting go welcomes a spectrum of new and exciting ideas.
• Never impose on other people. Though you may feel uplifted and enlightened by your new realizations, most others are stuck in the cycle of the mainstream working/family/business life and have not yet or will never have the chance to see above it.
• Leaving the mind to settle on its own is the best way...effortless effort
• If you are feeling angry or upset just count to ten and take deep breaths. Then make yourself some cooling camamile tea or chilled water and take yourself to another place by letting your imagination take over.

How to Avoid Multi Tasking


Multitasking; switching back and forth between activities of varying complexity, has become both a workplace and household catchphrase of the millennium. Unlike generations before, 24/7 is the lifestyle for us - like using the hand phone while driving and losing control of the car, increased anxiety, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed by various demands, physical-mental burnout and depression.

You’re working on two projects at once, while your boss has placed two new demands on your desk. You’re on the phone while three new emails come in. You are trying to get out the door on time so you can pick up a few groceries on the way home for dinner. Your Blackberry is going off and so is your cell phone. Your co-worker stops by with a request for info and your Google Reader is filled with 100+ messages to read. You are juggling tasks with a speed worthy of Ringling Bros. Congratulations, multi-tasker.


In this age of instant technology, we are bombarded with an overload of information and demands of our time. Even having a system designed for quick decisions and for keeping all the demands of your life in order can't prevent us from being so overwhelmed with things to do that our system begins to fall apart.
This article is how not to multi-task — a guide to working as simply as possible for the sake of preserving your mental health and keeping your bodily health intact.
·  Get clear on why it is a bad thing to multi-task.
  • Multi-tasking is less efficient, due to the need to switch gears for each new task, and the switch back again.
  • Multi-tasking is more complicated, and thus more prone to stress and errors.
  • Multi-tasking can be crazy, and in this already chaotic world, we need to reign in the terror and find a little oasis of sanity and calm.

·  Start avoiding multi-tasking. The remaining steps demonstrate how to stop multi-tasking and start approaching your tasks in a zen like manner that will provide a much calmer work method.

·  Set up to-do lists for different contexts. This means having to-do lists related to such things as calls, computer, errands, home, waiting-for, etc., depending on your situation.

·  Use a capture tool. A capture tool, such as a notebook, can be used for instant notes on what needs to be done.

·  Have a physical and e-mail inbox. Make sure to have as few in-boxes as possible, so that all incoming stuff is gathered together in one place. Basically, have one in-box for paper stuff, and one for digital.

·  Plan your day in blocks. Have open blocks in between for urgent stuff that comes up. You might try one-hour blocks, or half-hour blocks, depending on what works for you. Or try this: 40 minute blocks, with 20 minutes in between them for miscellaneous tasks.

·  First thing in the morning, work on your Most Important Task. Don’t do anything else until this is done. Give yourself a short break, and then start on your next Most Important Task. If you can get 2-3 of these done in the morning, the rest of the day is gravy.

·  When you are working on a task in a time block, turn off all other distractions. Shut off e-mail, and the internet if possible. Shut off your cell phone. Try not to answer your phone if possible. Focus on that one task, and try to get it done without worrying about other stuff.

·  If you feel the urge to check your email or switch to another task, stop yourself. Breathe deeply. Re-focus yourself. Get back to the task at hand. If other things come in while you’re working, put them in the in-box, or take a note of them in your capture system. Get back to the task at hand.

·  Every now and then, when you’ve completed the task at hand, process your notes and in-box. Add the tasks to your to-do lists and re-figure your schedule if necessary. Process your e-mail and other in-boxes at regular and pre-determined intervals.

·  Take deep breaths, stretch, and take breaks now and then. Enjoy life. Go outside, and appreciate nature. Keep yourself sane.

Tip
There are times when an interruption is so urgent that you cannot put it off until you’re done with the task at hand. In that case, try to make a note of where you are (writing down notes if you have time) with the task at hand, and put all the documents or notes for that task together and aside (perhaps in an “action” folder or project folder). Then, when you come back to that task, you can pull out your folder and look at your notes to see where you left off.

07 December, 2009

Vastu for Career


The right Vastu advice is indispensable for a brilliant career. It is essential to organize your workplace according to Vastu guidelines, to achieve success. At the same time, it also helps develop a harmonious and cordial working relationship with your colleagues. Right from where your sit to how you sit is crucial in determining whether you’ll succeed in your career or not. Consulting a Vastu expert is advisable, in case you want to introduce major changes in your office. Read the article for some very useful Vasthu tips and advice to bolster your career. Follow them to set on a good career path right from this day.

Vaastu Tips For Career

Location Of Chamber
Different professionals have different styles of offices. If you are a writer, an artist or a research scholar, an ideal location for your office would be along the back wall of the office. Such an office should not have a direct and immediate contact with the main entrance. A residential office should not be located next to a bedroom. The offices of government officials and heads of corporate houses should be located far from the main entrance. An office that is protected from interrupting visitors flourishes. Do not sit cross-legged at your workplace.

Seating Arrangement
Avoid pointed edges of tables at business meetings. While you are in a conference room, negotiating with your business colleagues, try to be seated farthest from the main door of the chamber. At your work place, do not sit with your back exposed to the entrance. Go for a chair with a high back and an armrest that provides balance as well as support. Overhead beams or fans are considered inauspicious and should be avoided. At the same time, try not to have anything sharp and angular pointing directly at you.

Shape Of The Desk
Oval-shaped, L-shaped or U-shaped desks are not favorable for growth in career. Keep smooth rectangular desks in your office. Wooden desks are the most profitable of all. Go for a glass-topped desk if your office is in the west direction. Never position your desk at a place where it confronts protruding corners. If you can't avoid them, place a range of plants to camouflage such edges. Keep your desk in the far right corner of your cabin, in a way that it appears diagonal from the door.

Flower Power
Keep a vase of fresh flowers on the east side of your desk. Make sure to have a few buds in the flower arrangement, as they represent emergence of new life. On the other hand, wilting petals signify gradual demise. So, keep changing the flowers in your vase, replacing the stale flowers with fresh ones. At the same time, keep plants in the southeast corner of your office, as it promotes financial growth.

Some More Advice
  • Light, in the southern corner of your table, ensures good business. It is mandatory to keep your office well-lit.
  • Quartz crystals in your office are good for a smooth career and also bring in more opportunities.
  • Keep the telephone in the north, east, or southeast corner and make sure that the wires are not visible.
  • Face the north when you work, for boosting concentration.

06 December, 2009

Safe Places to Find a Potential Date

Getting back in the dating scene should be a gradual one and should be on your own terms. Don't stress about finding someone to intermingle with of interest and not knowing where to look. It's time to take the blinders off . Asia Friend Finder offers key tips that will guide you in exploring a new arena of life.

Bus Stops / Rail: Hey don't laugh and don't judge. With the gas crunch being the way it is there are all types of people taking public transportation. It's relatively safe and if you are brave enough to look around you may see a real "diamond".


Grocery Store: People have to eat. Now this is the perfect place to meet great potentials. Icebreaker Tip…Ask for help or advice about anything and you will be surprised at how quick a conversation strike up especially if you spy a cutie standing in a long line…go for it !

Airplanes: Hey the gods could really be with you if you are seated next to a great potential interest for a long trip. Both of you are going to the same destination with on the spot customer service from the flight attendant. Take advantage and talk…you just may be surprised.

Laundromats: Believe it or not this is a definite favorite of mine since being dressed up is not at all needed. People are relaxed and there is a little time to chat while waiting.
The above are safe and effective ways to intermingle with others without having to feel pressured. Just open your eyes look around and smile.

05 December, 2009

101 Ways to Make You Smile


01. Call an old friend, just to say hi.
02. Hold a door open for a stranger.
03. Invite someone to lunch.
04. Compliment someone on his or her appearance.
05. Ask a coworker for their opinion on a project.
06. Bring cookies to work.
07. Let someone cut in during rush hour traffic.
08. Leave a waitress or waiter a big tip.
09. Tell a cashier to have a nice day.
10. Call your parents.
11. Let someone know you miss them.
12. Treat someone to a movie.
13. Let a person know you really appreciate them.
14. Visit a retirement center.
15. Take a child to the zoo.
16. Fill up your spouse's car with gas.
17. Surprise someone with a small gift.
18. Leave a thank-you note for the cleaning staff at work.
19. Write a letter to a distant relative.
20. Tell someone you thought about them the other day.
21. Put a dime in a stranger's parking meter before the time expires.
22. Bake a cake for a neighbor.
23. Send someone flowers to where they work.
24. Invite a friend to tea.
25. Recommend a good book to someone.
26. Donate clothing to a charity.
27. Offer an elderly person a ride to where they need to go.
28. Bag your own groceries at the checkout counter.
29. Give blood.
30. Offer free baby-sitting to a friend who's really busy or just needs a break.
31. Help your neighbor rake leaves or shovel snow.
32. Offer your seat to someone when there aren't any left.
33. Help someone with a heavy load.
34. Ask to see a store's manager and comment on the great service.
35. Give your place in line at the grocery store to someone who has only a few items.
36. Hug someone in your family for no reason.
37. Wave to a child in the car next to you.
38. Send a thank-you note to your doctor.
39. Repeat something nice you heard about someone else.
40. Leave a joke on someone's answering machine.
41. Be a mentor or coach to someone.
42. Forgive a loan.
43. Fill up the copier machine with paper after you're done using it.
44. Tell someone you believe in them.
45. Share your umbrella on a rainy day.
46. Welcome new neighbors with flowers or a plant.
47. Offer to watch a friend's home while they're away.
48. Ask someone if they need you to pick up anything while you're out shopping.
49. Ask a child to play a board game, and let them win.
50. Ask an elderly person to tell you about the good old days.
51. During bad weather, plan an indoor picnic with the family.
52. Buy someone a goldfish and bowl.
53. Compliment someone on their cooking and politely ask for a second helping.
54. Dance with someone who hasn't been asked.
55. Tell someone you mentioned them in your prayers.
56. Give children's clothes to another family when your kids outgrow them.
57. Deliver extra vegetables from your garden to the whole neighborhood.
58. Call your spouse just to say, I love you.
59. Call someone's attention to a rainbow or beautiful sunset.
60. Invite someone to go bowling.
61. Figure out someone's half-birthday by adding 182 days, and surprise them with a cake.
62. Ask someone about their children.
63. Tell someone which quality you like most about them.
64. Brush the snow off of the car next to yours.
65. Return your shopping cart to the front of the store.
66. Encourage someone's dream, no matter how big or small it is.
67. Pay for a stranger's cup of coffee without them knowing it.
68. Leave a love letter where your partner will find it.
69. Ask an older person for their advice.
70. Offer to take care of someone's pet while they're away.
71. Tell a child you're proud of them.
72. Visit a sick person, or send them a care package.
73. Join a Big Brother or Sister program.
74. Leave a piece of candy on a coworker's desk.
75. Bring your child to work with you for the afternoon.
76. Give someone a recording of their favorite music.
77. Email a friend some information about a topic they are especially interested in.
78. Give someone a homemade gift.
79. Write a poem for someone.
80. Bake some cookies for your local fire or police department.
81. Organize a neighborhood cleanup and have a barbecue afterwards.
82. Help a child build a birdhouse or similar project.
83. Check in on an old person, just to see if they're okay.
84. Ask for the recipe after you eat over at someone's house.
85. Personally welcome a new employee at work and offer to take them out for lunch.
86. While in a car, ask everyone to buckle up because they are important to you.
87. Let someone else eat the last slice of cake or pizza.
88. Stop and buy a drink from a kid's lemonade stand.
89. Forgive someone when they apologize.
90. Wave to someone looking for a parking space when you're about to leave a shopping center.
91. Send a copy of an old photograph to a childhood friend.
92. Leave a pint of your spouse's favorite flavor of ice cream in the freezer with a bow on it.
93. Do a household chore that is usually done by someone else in the family.
94. Be especially happy for someone when they tell you their good news.
95. Compliment a coworker on their role in a successful project.
96. Give your spouse a spontaneous back rub at the end of the day.
97. Serve someone in your family breakfast in bed.
98. Ask someone if they've lost weight.
99. Make a donation to a charity in someone's honor.
100. Take a child to a ballgame.

And last, but not least...

101. Forward this list to 10 of your favorite people!

04 December, 2009

Online Shopping Strategies








In the past, internet shopping was just a thing of science fiction. Shopping would usually mean strolling around for hours in shopping malls that seemed to never have exactly what you are looking for. If you wanted to shop at home, you would need to go through the thick mailed catalogs to locate the items you need.

Presently, everything that you need to do from communicating to banking can be conveniently and effortlessly done on your own computer at home. Shopping online has also become the best and easiest way to buy the rare and the not so rare merchandise.

However, for most people who are not yet very knowledgeable about the concept of online shopping and ecommerce, the use of credit cards for internet transactions could be a bit scary.

From the early days of the internet, a lot of companies offering online shopping have made great developments to make sure that they are able to maintain the excellent availability of their merchandise, proper shipping along with secure and convenient payment transactions.

Of course, online shoppers still need to be very vigilant and cautious particularly in giving out their personal details. With the right knowledge though, online shopping would prove to be more beneficial for modern consumers compared to conventional shopping.

As an online consumer, you would need to look for websites that offer comprehensive knowledge on setting up PayPal and Google checkout accounts, which would allow the storage of credit card information with a company that can then be used for future transactions with the other companies.



02 December, 2009

10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship........

“My parents had a very good relationship,” I often hear my clients say.

“What do you mean by good?” I ask.

“They didn’t fight. They spent a lot of time with each other.”

That may have been the definition of a good relationship years ago, but now most people want more. Following are ten signs of a healthy relationship.

KINDNESS

Is kindness more important to each of you than having your way, being in control, or being right? Do you each receive joy out of being kind to each other? Being kind rather than controlling with each other is essential for a healthy relationship.

SPONTANEOUS WARMTH AND AFFECTION

Do you and your partner well up with warmth and fullness of heart for each other and express it with affection? Are you each able to see the beautiful essence within each other, rather than just the faults? Are you able to get beyond the outer to the unique inner Self of each other? Do you enjoy sharing affection? Warmth and affection are vital for a healthy relationship.

LAUGHTER AND FUN


Can the two of you laugh and play together? Do you appreciate and enjoy each other’s sense of humor? In the midst of difficulties, can you help each other to lighten up with humor? Can you let down and be playful with each other, letting yourselves be like kids together? Laughter and fun play a huge role in a healthy relationship.

ENJOYING TIME TOGETHER AND TIME APART

Are you both each other’s favorite person to spend time with? Are you motivated to set aside time just to be together?

Do both of you have friends and interests that you enjoy doing? Are both of you fine when you are not together?

Some couples spend a lot of time together because they really enjoy it, while others spend a lot of time together out of fear of being alone. It is important for a healthy relationship for each person to have friends and interests, so that they are not dependent on each other. Dependency is not healthy in a relationship, particularly emotional dependency.

A METHOD FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION

All relationships have some conflict. It is not the conflict that is the issue, but how you deal with it. Do you have a method for resolving conflict, or do the issues just keep getting swept aside? If fighting is part of how you deal with conflict, do you fight fair, or are you hurtful when you fight?


LETTING GO OF ANGER

If one or both of you get angry, do you hang on to it, punishing your partner with it, or can you easily let it go? In healthy relationships, both partners are able to quickly move on, back into kindness and affection.

TRUST IN YOUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER

Do you each trust that the love is solid, even in very difficult times between you? Do you each know that you can mess up, fail, disappoint the other, emotionally hurt the other – and the love will still be there? Do you each know that the love is about who you are, not what you do? This level of trust is essential for a healthy relationship.

LISTENING, UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTING AND LEARNING

Do you each feel heard, understood and accepted? Can you share your secrets with your partner without fearing being judged? Are you each more interested in learning about yourselves and each other than you are in controlling each other? Is listening to each other with an open heart and a desire to understand more important than judging each other or defending yourselves?

SEXUALITY

Is your sexual relationship warm and caring? Can you be sexually spontaneous? Can you talk with each other about what brings pleasure to each of you?

FREEDOM TO BE YOURSELF

Do you each feel free to be all that you are? Do you each feel supported in pursuing what brings you joy? Does your partner feel joy for your joy?

While some people may naturally be open, kind, affectionate, accepting, and emotionally responsible for themselves, most people need to heal the fears and false beliefs they learned in their families. Healthy relationships evolve as each person evolves in his or her ability to be loving to themselves and each other.

Every Relationship Reaches It's Own Natural Turning Point




Q: Some friends and I were having a discussion the other day, prompted by the fact that the Internet dating route can throw waves of dates at a person. When does exclusivity enter into a relationship? Only when explicitly discussed? Or is it assumed after the couple has sex? Or has gone on a certain number of dates? How many dates?

A: When I've asked friends this question, the answer divides emphatically along gender lines-and not the way you'd guess. Men tend to think that the moment you've kissed you can presume exclusivity-and that the woman assumes the same thing. Women, on the other hand, presume the relationship is not exclusive until it has been specifically discussed-and that the man assumes this too.

Both sexes think this way because they've been taught all their lives that it's men who don't like to be tied down, and women who all crave insta-commitment. (A myth which is single-handedly responsible for the destruction of far too many fledgling relationships, but that's a rant I'll save for another day.) So women protect themselves by dating around until they are sure the guy isn't doing the same thing; while men think if they're interested in dating exclusively the woman must be too, since they've been taught that's what women always want.

Yet another complete communication muddle between the sexes.

Unfortunately, the short answer is there's no exact rule. I take that back-I hereby lay down a rule: if you're under three dates you're not exclusive. But short of that, every relationship is non-exclusive until proven otherwise, and every relationship reaches it's own natural turning point. If the other person acts as if you're dating exclusively-some possible clues: they assume Saturday night dates, they say "it's me" when they call (a habit which, frankly, should be illegal, but that too is a rant I'll save for another day), he asks you to marry him-and you're not on the same page, you should probably have a little sit down chat about it.

As far as Internet dating goes-give a little credit to the person you're going out with. They know you've probably got a few people to check out; they know the score. There's no reason for a speech: "I like you lots, Natali, but I can't quite commit to you until I at least meet Anuta."

No. Just go meet Anuta - if all night you find yourself missing the company of Miss , then you know it's time to have a talk about yanking both your personal ads off the web.

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12 Top Dating Tips For Country Singles


The dating issues for country singles can be very different than those of city dwellers due to the nature of rural life. But many of the issues or problems can be the same: perhaps there are key things the individuals are doing wrong on a date that sends out the wrong signals for example. Others may have lost the art of dating, or just don’t recognise romantic opportunities if they jump out at them.

The twelve dating tips below can help single people (and particularly country folk) who are finding dating hard or just need a little reassurance that they are doing the right thing:

1.Make time to date! This is a particular issue for country singles; rural or farming lifestyles can be full on leaving little time for fun and flirting. Animals need to be fed, milked and tended to everyday so be sure to arrange cover every once in a while to give yourself the time you need to look for love.

2.Think Positive! Being negative sends out the wrong vibes, this in itself is a barrier that is easily picked up on. If you allow yourself to go around thinking that “all the best men are taken”, or that nobody finds you attractive you will certainly not be exuding positive attitude. Don’t make excuses for yourself by putting the blame on the men (or women), ‘’they are intimidated by me’’ etc. Instead try a visualisation trick – give yourself five minutes everyday where you thank your lucky stars for finding you the partner of your dreams. Repeat over and over in your mind the description of how life will be and how your partner will be. In that 5 minutes behave as if it has already happened. You will be surprised at how the power of positive thinking will have a direct impact on your life.


3.Smile and the world smiles with you! Practice smiling and making eye contact with people, not just the opposite sex but everyone, man, woman, child. If they smile back say good morning or hello. You will be amazed at what a great feeling this gives you and soon you will start to recognise the same people and build a rapport. This is very important to get you out of your comfort zone and communicate more easily. This will give the perception that you are warm and friendly and that is an attractive feature. It will also get you into good practice for when you spot an attractive lady or gent– you will find you can open up communication far more easily.

4.No agendas! The worst thing you can do is put pressure on someone you have been dating to let you know how he/she feels about you. He will let you know soon enough – and if he doesn’t start telling you the things you want to hear then he isn’t the right guy or he just wants to take his time…if you are multi dating this should not worry you. Many women for example, waste years moving on too quickly because they are afraid they guy isn’t moving fast enough. If they were just patient and let things go with the flow when the guy makes up his mind it moves pretty quickly from there.

5.Keep your options open at first! - Multi-date and arrange to meet up with lots of different people. If you get too wrapped up in the first person you find you have any sort of connection with it will stop you being an interesting challenge to that person and also you might be eliminating some other promising options. Keep your options open until you have been seeing someone for a couple of months, then you can agree together on the exclusivity of the relationship.

6.Take it slow! Don’t become too intimate too quickly. Keep him or her guessing. Let him get to know more about you as a person before inviting him to get to know you intimately.

7.Be open minded! Try not to make wish lists about what shape, size colour your partner will be. Statistics show many people who have settled with a partner admit their choice was never the sort of person they thought they would end up with.

8.Choose wisely! With the point above in mind – do select someone who will understand your country way of life, there will be little point in dating city folk who may not understand you. Similarly with location don’t choose someone who lives the other side of the world.


9.Always look your best! – Yes of course personality is key but first impressions count and there is so much competition out there. The more toned you are, the more well read, the more interesting and the more groomed you are the better. Knock out a little bit more of your competition and make yourself feel good to boot– in fact you will often find if you are ahead in your game you will be fighting the suitors off!

10.Get some objective advice! Get your friends and family to tell you how you come across – don’t be too sensitive, listen to what people say about you and use this to your advantage. You are never too old to adapt your ways. For example if you know you always talk over people and have trouble listening you can keep this in the back of your mind on the date and try to stop yourself.

11.Don’t be scared of online dating sites. Thousands and thousands of people find love online everyday. It’s just escalating your chances of finding Mr right 1000%. If you live in a rural area with not much going on try registering with us for free at Countryside Love we are a dating site specifically run for country dating .

12.Keep a little mystery! – don’t tell him/her too much about yourself on your first date, ask about him. Leave him wanting more. Always make your first date short and sweet.

10 Expert Dating Safety Tips To Protect Yourself While Online Dating

Ladies, men, you too, you MUST protect yourself online. While we've all heard some horror stories, Online Dating can certainly be safe and lead you to great romantic relationship and finding love.

With the wonderful move of Online Dating into the mainstream of our culture so that it is becoming The Norm, we must learn to protect ourselves while pursuing love and dating through Online Dating and Online Personals.

What's single girl to do to protect herself while pursuing love, sex, and romance with Online Dating Sites?

First of all, during the Getting Acquainted stage of Online Dating correspondence, when you are simply exchanging a few emails to before the man asks you out, trust your gut if you are feeling really uncomfortable.

Then here are Top 10 Tips to protect yourself with Internet Personals and Online Dating:

1. Do not give out where you live to a stranger online. Do not provide a stranger you haven't met yet with your home address.

2. Let the man give you his phone number first, then respond with yours to him. Give him a cell number. If your only cell number is with your office, it's time to get a personal cell phone number. This is one you need to feel comfortable giving out. He's asking for your number. If this is a man you're interested in meeting, give him your phone number. Yes, we're hard to get, but, oye, don't make it impossible!

3. For Date 0 you must meet in a public place where it is lighted, not a super crowded nor a super dark environment. Save going to a darkly light dance club together for later after you two have met and hit it off! Maybe for your second date!

4. Meet near where the lady lives. For Date 0 you need to meet near you, where the lady lives, not just in a good very public place.

This is not just good manners on behalf of the man displaying that he is a gentleman, but it is also for your safety.

You then know where it is safe to park, how to safely approach the restaurant or bar.

Men, be a gentleman and meet her over near where she lives. By doing so you display that you are a protective and providing man, not a guy looking to be her equal but only a buddy. Meeting near where the guy lives or "half way" is what friends do. We are aiming for sexual and romantic chemistry here, not being buddies. By doing so, you will distinguish yourself immediately as a Man who is thoughtful and thinking of her safety and displays masculine cherishing behavior towards her femininity.

5. If he doesn't post a photograph of himself online and wants you to start emailing him privately, respond sweetly with the autoresponse option they have a Yahoo! Personals about wanting his photo first. And then send no more messages until he either posts a photo or provides you with a way to view his photo safely online.

Providing you with his MySpace page isn't safe because it reveals your name and MySpace profile to him, and you may have more personal information (name of town where you live....) which you might not want him, a total stranger, to see.

6. Maybe post your residence town as 1 or 2 towns over from where you live if you live in the burbs. This is not lying in your profile, this is protecting yourself. Any adult will understand when you later reveal where you really live.

7. If he is saying his job/career is terribly public like he is a celebrity or public figure (yes, they are at the Online Dating Sites, too!) so he doesn't want to post his photo at his profile, he can email you the address of a website with his photo or cite his name to you.

Men are to protect ladies. If he is more protective of himself than you, forget him. Move on. He's a boy not a man. Men protect ladies. They gave their names, website photos from their news coverage, Yahoo! ID where they posted their photo, something.

If he wants you to email him or set up a separate email address just so he can email you his photo, oye, he's expecting you to go to a lot of effort, and he hasn't even bought you a drink yet. If he is a man, he is making an effort to get you. If not, then not. I'm the pretty one, remember? I go to plenty of effort to look this gorgeous and sexy, and you are enjoying it, I know. Thank you for noticing. Bat, bat, flutter, flutter. However, I'm not making all the effort. Men seek to display their masculine prowess in pursuing us, bless their hearts. Don't you love it?

8. If the man starts to pester you for your personal contact information without revealing his first, just stop emailing with him. He's not worth it.

Remember, first, above all, protect YOU.

9. If a man gets belligerent with your online, block him and delete his messages. Remember, sometimes people are just being jerks. Maybe it was a really bad week at work. We're all human. Sometimes we are shrews. Whatever. Focus on what you want and move one. No need to obsess about it and panic. Just delete, block and move on.

10. Don't give out your personal email address until he has corresponded with you at the Online Dating site for at least 3 emails. You have more safety protection while you are still corresponding at Yahoo! Personals or Match.com than you do once you have moved over to your email account.

If he gets weird in some way where you are not comfortable while at the Online Dating website, you can block him easily and report him. Once over at your own email, he already has your personal email account.

Do be romantic and sensible while pursuing love online, don't you think? Because YOU are totally worth protecting!
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