when you get mad, steps on how to control it
1. Take a break from the situation. If you're in an argument with someone, go to another part of your house. Your room or the backyard are good choices. Just say, "I want to be alone for a while so I can calm down."
2. Put yourself in a timeout. If you're feeling angry and think you need a timeout to calm down, don't wait for a parent to tell you — go ahead and take a timeout for yourself. Let your family know that when you're taking a timeout, they need to respect your space and leave you alone to calm yourself down. For kids old enough to do it for themselves, a timeout isn't a punishment: It's a cool-down. While you're sitting in your timeout chair, try this cool-down exercise: Put your hands under the seat of the chair and pull up while you count to 5. Then stretch your arms over your head. Take a nice deep breath and let it out. One kid who tried these steps said he used this time to think about the consequences — like getting in trouble if he let his temper go wild.
3. Get the anger out. We don't want you punching walls (or even punching pillows), but why not do a bunch of jumping jacks or dance around your room to your favorite music? Turn it up a little. If you go outside, run around or do cartwheels across the lawn. You also could pick up your pen and write it all down. What made you so upset? Keep writing until you've covered everything. If you don't like writing, just draw a picture that helps you express your feelings. Use strong colors and strong lines to show your strong feelings. You also can try the "Be a Volcano" exercise.
4. Learn to shift. You'll have to work hard to do this. This is where you get that puppy under control. The idea is to shift from a really angry mood to a more in-control mood. After you get some of the angry feelings out, you have to start thinking about other things. Sometimes, when people are angry, they're not really thinking clearly. They're just mad, mad, mad. Only angry thoughts are flying around their brains. A person might even say mean things to himself or herself, like "I'm such an idiot. I lost my temper again!" But you can replace those thoughts with better ones. For instance, you can say, "I lost my temper, but I'm going to get myself under control now." Instead of thinking of the person or situation you're angry with, think of something else. Think of something that will put you in a better mood.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
How to Talk So People Will Listen
1. Stop talking
When someone talks incessantly, the listener naturally wants to tune out. Listening is an energy draining process, so forcing people to listen for long periods of time can wear them out. To motivate others, especially if you are the boss or key figure in a negotiation, be quiet and listen to others in order to discover what they are thinking. Stop talking long enough to capture the entire essence of what the other person is saying. Listen for the value the other person wants to add and incorporate that into your response.
2. Get to the point
Effective communicators don’t beat around the bush. They make their points clearly and accurately. To do so, start with a single sentence that notes your positive intent. Next, state the overall goal. Once you make your suggestion for action, follow it up with justifications. Often, but not always, ask for feedback on the idea and allow for brainstorming. Summarize all decisions and each person’s role with dated, specific, and measurable commitments.
3. Take a presentation skills class
By brushing up on your speaking skills, you can “even the playing field” with those successful but less talented colleagues who got where they are because of their excellent oratory skills. Most accomplished speakers take a class or review a book on presentation skills every few years to become more confident, persuasive, and effective.
4. Keep your tone neutral
During every conversation, speak to others as you want them to speak to you. Avoid sarcasm and other hostile behaviors. When you routinely humiliate, berate, or poke fun at others, they won’t listen to much of what you say or go the extra mile for you. Speak loud enough so that no one must strain to hear you, and speak with authority, so you’ll be perceived as more credible. As far as what to say, always remember to praise in public and criticize in private, each time addressing the behavior itself and not the person’s personality.
5. Reduce your speaking accent
When listening to someone who has a thick accent, people routinely miss 10-30 percent of what is said. If you are completely fluent in English but still have people asking you to repeat yourself, taking a presentation skills class that focuses on accent reduction is a wise career move. It’s your job as the speaker to be a clear communicator, especially since others won’t work to understand you. Additionally, listeners can become embarrassed when they have to continually ask you to repeat yourself. Instead, very often they’ll nod and smile, and then ask each other afterward, “What are we supposed to do?” But there is no reason to lose your accent entirely, as a charming accent differentiates you from the group and is part of your persona. However, with information and videotaped training, even a couple of days of coaching can improve comprehension by 80 percent.
Being an effective communicator is the best way to get others to listen to what you say. Since few people enjoy repeating themselves multiple times or the resulting consequences of not getting important messages understood, improve your communication skills so that listening is not a burden for others. The result will be that listeners will hear and comprehend you each time you speak.
When someone talks incessantly, the listener naturally wants to tune out. Listening is an energy draining process, so forcing people to listen for long periods of time can wear them out. To motivate others, especially if you are the boss or key figure in a negotiation, be quiet and listen to others in order to discover what they are thinking. Stop talking long enough to capture the entire essence of what the other person is saying. Listen for the value the other person wants to add and incorporate that into your response.
2. Get to the point
Effective communicators don’t beat around the bush. They make their points clearly and accurately. To do so, start with a single sentence that notes your positive intent. Next, state the overall goal. Once you make your suggestion for action, follow it up with justifications. Often, but not always, ask for feedback on the idea and allow for brainstorming. Summarize all decisions and each person’s role with dated, specific, and measurable commitments.
3. Take a presentation skills class
By brushing up on your speaking skills, you can “even the playing field” with those successful but less talented colleagues who got where they are because of their excellent oratory skills. Most accomplished speakers take a class or review a book on presentation skills every few years to become more confident, persuasive, and effective.
4. Keep your tone neutral
During every conversation, speak to others as you want them to speak to you. Avoid sarcasm and other hostile behaviors. When you routinely humiliate, berate, or poke fun at others, they won’t listen to much of what you say or go the extra mile for you. Speak loud enough so that no one must strain to hear you, and speak with authority, so you’ll be perceived as more credible. As far as what to say, always remember to praise in public and criticize in private, each time addressing the behavior itself and not the person’s personality.
5. Reduce your speaking accent
When listening to someone who has a thick accent, people routinely miss 10-30 percent of what is said. If you are completely fluent in English but still have people asking you to repeat yourself, taking a presentation skills class that focuses on accent reduction is a wise career move. It’s your job as the speaker to be a clear communicator, especially since others won’t work to understand you. Additionally, listeners can become embarrassed when they have to continually ask you to repeat yourself. Instead, very often they’ll nod and smile, and then ask each other afterward, “What are we supposed to do?” But there is no reason to lose your accent entirely, as a charming accent differentiates you from the group and is part of your persona. However, with information and videotaped training, even a couple of days of coaching can improve comprehension by 80 percent.
Being an effective communicator is the best way to get others to listen to what you say. Since few people enjoy repeating themselves multiple times or the resulting consequences of not getting important messages understood, improve your communication skills so that listening is not a burden for others. The result will be that listeners will hear and comprehend you each time you speak.
Design own t-shirt
Tools/Materials:
Craft Knife, Image print outs, Thin clear PVC sheet, silk screen, squeegee, t-shirt paint, hair dryer, Spray Adhesive, Cutting mat, baking paper, iron, MDF/Timber panel t-shirt template.
Time: <90 minutes
1) Design and print out your graphics.
2) Spray adhesive the back of your print outs and stick to the PVC sheeting,
3) Cut out your graphics from the PVC sheeting
4) Spray Adhesive the back of the PVC sheeting
5) Place tshirt template/cardboard inside tee to keep it flat
6) Place and position your PVC sheet with graphics cut out.
7) Press it down and paint it up! Or silk screen the paint through
8) Carefully remove the PVC sheet
9) Hair dry until touch dry
10) Put baking paper over the painted graphics and iron it up!
11) Clean your PVC sheet for possible future use and store
12) Put your tee on, go out and feel proud of what you just achieved :)
Lessons & tips:
From a sheet of timber/MDF trace your t-shirt size on to it and cut it out. this is handy to put inside your tee when you position your graphics, keeps your t-shirt flat and easier to paint!
Takes a small bit of practice - using too much spray adhesive makes it more difficult to remove the PVC sheet.
Craft Knife, Image print outs, Thin clear PVC sheet, silk screen, squeegee, t-shirt paint, hair dryer, Spray Adhesive, Cutting mat, baking paper, iron, MDF/Timber panel t-shirt template.
Time: <90 minutes
1) Design and print out your graphics.
2) Spray adhesive the back of your print outs and stick to the PVC sheeting,
3) Cut out your graphics from the PVC sheeting
4) Spray Adhesive the back of the PVC sheeting
5) Place tshirt template/cardboard inside tee to keep it flat
6) Place and position your PVC sheet with graphics cut out.
7) Press it down and paint it up! Or silk screen the paint through
8) Carefully remove the PVC sheet
9) Hair dry until touch dry
10) Put baking paper over the painted graphics and iron it up!
11) Clean your PVC sheet for possible future use and store
12) Put your tee on, go out and feel proud of what you just achieved :)
Lessons & tips:
From a sheet of timber/MDF trace your t-shirt size on to it and cut it out. this is handy to put inside your tee when you position your graphics, keeps your t-shirt flat and easier to paint!
Takes a small bit of practice - using too much spray adhesive makes it more difficult to remove the PVC sheet.
tony hawk ..legendary skatboarders
Professional skateboarder Anthony Frank "Tony" Hawk was born on May 12, 1968, in Carlsbad, California, and is considered to be the most triumphant and prominent pioneers in vertical skateboarding. With his nickname the "Birdman," Tony has been a professional skateboarder since he was 15, and he is the first person in skateboarding history to pull off a 900. He has won six gold medals for skateboarding in the ESPN X-Games and is considered to be the best Pro in skateboarding history, entering 103 contests, winning 73 of them and placing second in 19. In 2000, he published his autobiography "Hawk: Occupation Skateboarder," and he has a video game series named after him. Besides skateboarding, he also has appeared in the films "The New Guy," "Haggard: The Movie" and "The Lords Of Dogtown," and has his own radio show on Sirius Satellite radio channel 28 Faction called "Tony Hawk's Demolition Radio." Tony has been married three times, and he has three sons Spencer, Keegen and Riley.
When Tony Hawk entered the professional skateboarding circuit in 1982 at the age of 14, few people in the world of extreme sports would have guessed he would become an icon; however, Hawk's decision to quit playing baseball -- which, considering his father's position as the president of his Little League chapter, was no easy choice -- ultimately landed Hawk at the top of the sport and allowed him to "retire" in 1999 at the ripe old age of 31. As Hawk rapidly gained credibility among his peers in the sport, he also received no small amount of attention from television and video producers. Interestingly enough, Hawk appeared as an extra (skateboarding, of course) in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol in 1997; more importantly, however, his skill helped put the X Games into the mainstream. In addition to a wide variety of Hawk-inspired video games, the athlete has made countless appearances on ESPN and was featured in over 50 skateboarding documentaries and instructional titles during the '80s and '90s. Along the way, he became somewhat of a pop culture icon. MTV's Diary series featured Hawk as one of its subjects, and he was voted Best Male Athlete of the Year at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, beating out other famous sports figures including Tiger Woods and basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. In 2002, Hawk appeared alongside fellow skateboarder Bam Margera in Jackass: The Movie, and later that year could be seen in XXX with Vin Diesel. In 2004, Hawk hosted Tony Hawk's Secret Skatepark Tour, which chronicled his surprise appearances at skateparks throughout the United States.
When Tony Hawk entered the professional skateboarding circuit in 1982 at the age of 14, few people in the world of extreme sports would have guessed he would become an icon; however, Hawk's decision to quit playing baseball -- which, considering his father's position as the president of his Little League chapter, was no easy choice -- ultimately landed Hawk at the top of the sport and allowed him to "retire" in 1999 at the ripe old age of 31. As Hawk rapidly gained credibility among his peers in the sport, he also received no small amount of attention from television and video producers. Interestingly enough, Hawk appeared as an extra (skateboarding, of course) in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol in 1997; more importantly, however, his skill helped put the X Games into the mainstream. In addition to a wide variety of Hawk-inspired video games, the athlete has made countless appearances on ESPN and was featured in over 50 skateboarding documentaries and instructional titles during the '80s and '90s. Along the way, he became somewhat of a pop culture icon. MTV's Diary series featured Hawk as one of its subjects, and he was voted Best Male Athlete of the Year at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, beating out other famous sports figures including Tiger Woods and basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. In 2002, Hawk appeared alongside fellow skateboarder Bam Margera in Jackass: The Movie, and later that year could be seen in XXX with Vin Diesel. In 2004, Hawk hosted Tony Hawk's Secret Skatepark Tour, which chronicled his surprise appearances at skateparks throughout the United States.
blue whale
blue whale, a baleen whale, Balaenoptera musculus. Also called the sulphur-bottom whale and Sibbald's rorqual, it is the largest animal that has ever lived. Blue whales have been known to reach a length of 100 ft (30.5 m) and to weigh as much as 120 tons; average length is about 75 ft (23 m). The blue whale is slate blue in color and has a dorsal fin. It is toothless and has fringed baleen, or whalebone, plates in its mouth, which act as a food strainer. As water is expelled from the whale's mouth, plankton is trapped behind the strainer. The neck of the blue whale has 80 to 100 conspicuous furrows called ventral grooves, which alternately expand and contract as the animal takes in and expels water. The blue whale is cosmopolitan in distribution. In summer it inhabits polar seas, feeding in the water of melting icepacks; in winter it migrates to warmer latitudes, occasionally reaching the equator. Mating occurs at the end of winter, with a single calf born every second or third year, after a gestation period of 10 to 11 months. The calf is nursed for 6 months and reaches puberty in about 3 years. Blue whales may live 100 years or more. Because of extensive whaling, their numbers have been reduced from an estimated 400,000 to about 12,000, and they are listed as endangered. They are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Cetacea, family Balaenopteridae
Tips for Oily skin condition.
1. Wash skin with plenty of warm water (2-3 times a day) and mild soap or herbal scrub to prevent clogging of pores.
2. Avoid using harsh chemicals to remove oil, as some amount of natural oil is needed to maintain the texture of skin.
3. Avoid too much washing of skin as it leads to overproduction of oil to compensate the loss.
4. Always use hot water to wash face as it dissolves clogged oil and also balances Kapha.
5. Use a moisturizer, free of oil.
6. Avoid sticky make up, which clogs the pores.
7. Apply half spoon of lemon juice mixed with half spoon of cucumber juice to face half an hour before taking bath.
8. To clear away excess oil, use herbal pack, which contains herbs that normalize kapha and lessens excess oil secretion.
9. Mix equal parts of lemon juice and water. Apply this mixture on face and rinse it first with warm water and then followed by cold water after it dries.
10. Avoid heavy, fried fatty food.
11. Avoid cheese and sugar rich deserts.
12. Consume light, well-spiced food as they balance kapha.
13. Avoid constipating foods.
14. Include ginger, pepper, and long pepper in diet.
15. Exercise regularly.
16. Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
17. Massaging whole body with herbal oil rejuvenates the body and skin.
18. Use ayurvedic body cleansers, which expel body toxins.
19. Avoid excessive consumption of soft drinks, alcohol, tea, coffee and chocolates.
2. Avoid using harsh chemicals to remove oil, as some amount of natural oil is needed to maintain the texture of skin.
3. Avoid too much washing of skin as it leads to overproduction of oil to compensate the loss.
4. Always use hot water to wash face as it dissolves clogged oil and also balances Kapha.
5. Use a moisturizer, free of oil.
6. Avoid sticky make up, which clogs the pores.
7. Apply half spoon of lemon juice mixed with half spoon of cucumber juice to face half an hour before taking bath.
8. To clear away excess oil, use herbal pack, which contains herbs that normalize kapha and lessens excess oil secretion.
9. Mix equal parts of lemon juice and water. Apply this mixture on face and rinse it first with warm water and then followed by cold water after it dries.
10. Avoid heavy, fried fatty food.
11. Avoid cheese and sugar rich deserts.
12. Consume light, well-spiced food as they balance kapha.
13. Avoid constipating foods.
14. Include ginger, pepper, and long pepper in diet.
15. Exercise regularly.
16. Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
17. Massaging whole body with herbal oil rejuvenates the body and skin.
18. Use ayurvedic body cleansers, which expel body toxins.
19. Avoid excessive consumption of soft drinks, alcohol, tea, coffee and chocolates.
Hip-hop style from the perspective of rapper Moe of W.A.F.
Hip-hop fashion is full of different colors, styles, and creativity. In the hip-hop world this is called flavor. To have flavor, you have to have the latest fashion.
Footwear ranges from the ever popular Nikes, to Timberland, and the latest fashion of Wallabee Clarks. The demand for the latest sneakers is so great that they even have a release date on the most popular ones. No matter the price, people are going to buy it to be on the point. Timberland are the most common footwear in the hip-hop community. They come in different flavors to coincide with your clothes. You can wear them with anything from shorts to khakis.
Now hip-hop gear comes in a wide variety. The big names like Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Nautica and Guess are the best known. If you don't wear what everyone else is wearing, you'll be considered a bama. A bama is a southern word meaning "from the backwoods," or uncool-- it's someone who can't dress.
Nowadays fashion is based on who is talking about what he wears in a video. Rappers like Jay-Z, and the late Notorious B.I.G. talked about Versace in their rhymes. Just mentioning the name on their albums or whenever the rhyme is like advertisement. I wouldn't be surprised if they were getting paid for it. Tommy Hilfiger is also represented fully by artists such as Raekwan and Ghostface from the Wu-tang Klan. They also put the Wallabee Clarks up on popular demand.
Footwear ranges from the ever popular Nikes, to Timberland, and the latest fashion of Wallabee Clarks. The demand for the latest sneakers is so great that they even have a release date on the most popular ones. No matter the price, people are going to buy it to be on the point. Timberland are the most common footwear in the hip-hop community. They come in different flavors to coincide with your clothes. You can wear them with anything from shorts to khakis.
Now hip-hop gear comes in a wide variety. The big names like Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Nautica and Guess are the best known. If you don't wear what everyone else is wearing, you'll be considered a bama. A bama is a southern word meaning "from the backwoods," or uncool-- it's someone who can't dress.
Nowadays fashion is based on who is talking about what he wears in a video. Rappers like Jay-Z, and the late Notorious B.I.G. talked about Versace in their rhymes. Just mentioning the name on their albums or whenever the rhyme is like advertisement. I wouldn't be surprised if they were getting paid for it. Tommy Hilfiger is also represented fully by artists such as Raekwan and Ghostface from the Wu-tang Klan. They also put the Wallabee Clarks up on popular demand.
Which foods cause food allergy?
The eight most common food allergens—milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and crustacean shellfish—cause most food allergic reactions. However, many other foods have been identified as allergens for some people, such as certain fruits or vegetables and seeds. Most children with food allergies to milk, eggs, soy, and wheat will outgrow their allergy. However, allergy to peanuts, tree nuts, and fish usually persists. Shellfish allergies often develop during later childhood or adulthood, and the most common food allergy among adults is shellfish. Peanuts and tree nuts account for most of the severe cases of food allergy.
Eating chocolate every day is bad to the bone
Chocolate is bad for you! It will make your teeth rot!
Chocolate is good for you! It has natural compounds that benefit the heart and the brain!
With all the back and forth, it's about time for chocolate to be bad for us again. According to a new study out of the University of Western Australia, women who eat chocolate every day end up with lower bone density in the hips, neck, tibia, and heel, making them more prone to fracture.
Chocolate seems to affect the body's ability to hold onto calcium. Chocolate contains oxalate, a poisonous acid, which can reduce the calcium absorption; it also contains sugar, which has been linked to calcium excretion.
Maybe this means we should stop eating that nasty extra dark "healthy" chocolate and go back to "milk" chocolate. Milk has calcium, right?
Or maybe we shouldn't eat chocolate every day.
Chocolate is good for you! It has natural compounds that benefit the heart and the brain!
With all the back and forth, it's about time for chocolate to be bad for us again. According to a new study out of the University of Western Australia, women who eat chocolate every day end up with lower bone density in the hips, neck, tibia, and heel, making them more prone to fracture.
Chocolate seems to affect the body's ability to hold onto calcium. Chocolate contains oxalate, a poisonous acid, which can reduce the calcium absorption; it also contains sugar, which has been linked to calcium excretion.
Maybe this means we should stop eating that nasty extra dark "healthy" chocolate and go back to "milk" chocolate. Milk has calcium, right?
Or maybe we shouldn't eat chocolate every day.
35 Money-Saving pieces of advice
1. Don’t use your credit cards if at all possible. Pay cash and use credit cards only for convenience or emergencies.
2. Don’t have more than $25 in your wallet at any time so you are not tempted to buy on impulse. If you have to think about going a long way to find an ATM machine you will probably lose the desire to buy.
3. Take your lunch to work rather than going to cafés or food halls.
4. If you are going to the supermarket make sure you have a list and try and stick to it.
5. If you can pay your mortgage every fortnight rather than every month then you can save yourself a lot.
6. If your child is one and growing quickly don’t buy expensive clothes. They will outgrow the clothes quickly and you would have purchased them at a high price.
7. If you smoke, give up. The damage to your health is reason enough but also the damage to your wallet.
8. Don’t buy at the end of the year, wait for the new years sales.
9. Don’t always buy brand items. Sometimes cheaper brands are just as good and much cheaper.
10. Save money on your heating and cooling costs by keeping doors and windows closed. Turn your thermostat down.
11. If you are a person that is good at planning, buy some of your Christmas presents at sale time and keep them until next season.
12. Don’t forget to use coupons.
13. When you are flying watch out for specials that come through the airlines and then buy these seats before the seats go.
14. Watch out for electricity usage. Often all the lights in the house when that is not necessary. Switch off.
15. Watch your car repairs. It is better to get someone skilled and honest to look after your repairs who will not overcharge.
16. Watch your bank fees. Bank fees can grow considerably over the years so be aware of how much you are charged for certain transactions and then make appropriate arrangements.
17. Don’t allow your credit cards to get too high. Make sure that you clear your credit cards each month of you can.
18. When you take out a car loan, make sure you take one out that doesn’t have a penalty if you repay it early.
19. Refinance your mortgage if the rates are more beneficial. Sometime look at consolidation of your debts into one and then stick to a plan of paying them off.
20. If you are moving into a new area it is best to rent first before you buy. This will give you time to familiarise yourself with the area and decide on where you want to live and the prices of the properties etc. It is often a trap to buy too quickly.
21. When you buy a home, the greater amount of your savings and the greater growth of your value will come in the price that you pay. This is especially so in areas where the property values don’t grow very much. Your biggest saving will be if you are able to negotiate a good price early.
22. Don’t let the family finances cause you problems. Give the children a certain amount per week in an allowance and don’t change it from that.
23. Don’t look on your shopping as a chance for you to spend and spend. Have a plan.
24. Remember advertised items are not necessarily the cheapest. Watch for unadvertised specials. Remember to ask for a rain check if an item is totally sold out.
25. Try not to shop on paydays.
26. Just because an item is on sale, doesn’t mean it is a good buy.
27. Buy only what you and your family need rather than what is on special.
28. If you can afford it, stock up when prices are low.
29. Don’t forget to try alternative places to shop. Try thrift stores, consignment shops, warehouse sales, garage sales, markets.
30. Shop alone. Other people will only help fill your shopping cart (especially your partner).
31. Know your prices. Keep a price book if you have to.
32. Watch out for fancy packaging. You don’t pay money for it –you pay money for what is inside.
33. Remember the rule of three. If an item has three different ways that it can be used then you are generally not wasting your money.
34. Always watch when the sales person rings your purchases. Always check the receipt to make sure the calculation is correct.
35. When going shopping, leave the credit cards and cheques at home if you can. Take out some cash to use and once you reach your limit - that's it.
2. Don’t have more than $25 in your wallet at any time so you are not tempted to buy on impulse. If you have to think about going a long way to find an ATM machine you will probably lose the desire to buy.
3. Take your lunch to work rather than going to cafés or food halls.
4. If you are going to the supermarket make sure you have a list and try and stick to it.
5. If you can pay your mortgage every fortnight rather than every month then you can save yourself a lot.
6. If your child is one and growing quickly don’t buy expensive clothes. They will outgrow the clothes quickly and you would have purchased them at a high price.
7. If you smoke, give up. The damage to your health is reason enough but also the damage to your wallet.
8. Don’t buy at the end of the year, wait for the new years sales.
9. Don’t always buy brand items. Sometimes cheaper brands are just as good and much cheaper.
10. Save money on your heating and cooling costs by keeping doors and windows closed. Turn your thermostat down.
11. If you are a person that is good at planning, buy some of your Christmas presents at sale time and keep them until next season.
12. Don’t forget to use coupons.
13. When you are flying watch out for specials that come through the airlines and then buy these seats before the seats go.
14. Watch out for electricity usage. Often all the lights in the house when that is not necessary. Switch off.
15. Watch your car repairs. It is better to get someone skilled and honest to look after your repairs who will not overcharge.
16. Watch your bank fees. Bank fees can grow considerably over the years so be aware of how much you are charged for certain transactions and then make appropriate arrangements.
17. Don’t allow your credit cards to get too high. Make sure that you clear your credit cards each month of you can.
18. When you take out a car loan, make sure you take one out that doesn’t have a penalty if you repay it early.
19. Refinance your mortgage if the rates are more beneficial. Sometime look at consolidation of your debts into one and then stick to a plan of paying them off.
20. If you are moving into a new area it is best to rent first before you buy. This will give you time to familiarise yourself with the area and decide on where you want to live and the prices of the properties etc. It is often a trap to buy too quickly.
21. When you buy a home, the greater amount of your savings and the greater growth of your value will come in the price that you pay. This is especially so in areas where the property values don’t grow very much. Your biggest saving will be if you are able to negotiate a good price early.
22. Don’t let the family finances cause you problems. Give the children a certain amount per week in an allowance and don’t change it from that.
23. Don’t look on your shopping as a chance for you to spend and spend. Have a plan.
24. Remember advertised items are not necessarily the cheapest. Watch for unadvertised specials. Remember to ask for a rain check if an item is totally sold out.
25. Try not to shop on paydays.
26. Just because an item is on sale, doesn’t mean it is a good buy.
27. Buy only what you and your family need rather than what is on special.
28. If you can afford it, stock up when prices are low.
29. Don’t forget to try alternative places to shop. Try thrift stores, consignment shops, warehouse sales, garage sales, markets.
30. Shop alone. Other people will only help fill your shopping cart (especially your partner).
31. Know your prices. Keep a price book if you have to.
32. Watch out for fancy packaging. You don’t pay money for it –you pay money for what is inside.
33. Remember the rule of three. If an item has three different ways that it can be used then you are generally not wasting your money.
34. Always watch when the sales person rings your purchases. Always check the receipt to make sure the calculation is correct.
35. When going shopping, leave the credit cards and cheques at home if you can. Take out some cash to use and once you reach your limit - that's it.
9 Success Points for Businesses
1. Find a niche: For a small business, it is best to find a niche.
2. Differentiate your products: Tell the customer why your products are different from others.
3. Be small, yet think big: A small business has many advantages over big business; so don’t be afraid to compete.
4. The first impression counts: You only have one chance to make a good first impression, so make the most of it.
5. Keep your reputation: Your whole business hinges on your reputation and good name.
6. Listen to your customers: Be market driven and listen and react to your customers’ needs. They need to feel that they are important to you because they are.
7. Plan to be successful: A good plan will help you increase your chances of success if you follow it. It is your roadmap.
8. Be innovative:
2. Differentiate your products: Tell the customer why your products are different from others.
3. Be small, yet think big: A small business has many advantages over big business; so don’t be afraid to compete.
4. The first impression counts: You only have one chance to make a good first impression, so make the most of it.
5. Keep your reputation: Your whole business hinges on your reputation and good name.
6. Listen to your customers: Be market driven and listen and react to your customers’ needs. They need to feel that they are important to you because they are.
7. Plan to be successful: A good plan will help you increase your chances of success if you follow it. It is your roadmap.
8. Be innovative:
Good Knowledge - Key to Success
It is believed that at least 90% of all small business failures can be traced to the fact that the business owners had little or no knowledge about how to run a successful business.
Obtaining this knowledge can involve you (as the business owner) taking a small business course or reading up on all the areas involved in starting, running and growing a business. One of the most important things you have to do when you are desirous of starting a business is to calculate the feasibility of your idea.
You need to do a feasibility assessment and if this shows that the business has no likelihood of making a profit, then it has to be set aside.
A small business owner can avoid many mistakes and he/she will not know about this without that knowledge. Good business knowledge plays such an important role in determining success or failure that it would be a good idea for the government to bring in a simple registration process, where no one can start a business without passing a very basic exam on how to set up and run ...
Obtaining this knowledge can involve you (as the business owner) taking a small business course or reading up on all the areas involved in starting, running and growing a business. One of the most important things you have to do when you are desirous of starting a business is to calculate the feasibility of your idea.
You need to do a feasibility assessment and if this shows that the business has no likelihood of making a profit, then it has to be set aside.
A small business owner can avoid many mistakes and he/she will not know about this without that knowledge. Good business knowledge plays such an important role in determining success or failure that it would be a good idea for the government to bring in a simple registration process, where no one can start a business without passing a very basic exam on how to set up and run ...
sony playstation 3( 80Gb)
Console Type Home Console Platform PlayStation 3 Gaming Type LAN Gaming, Multiplayer Gaming, Online Gaming
Processor Processor type Cell ProcessorSpeed 3.2 GHz
Memory Installed RAM 256 MB Installed Cache Memory 512 KB Memory Bus Bandwidth 25.6 GB/sec RAM Speed 3200 MHz RAM technology XDR
Display Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Graphics Graphic Processor NVIDIA RSX Graphic Processor Speed 550 MHz Graphic Card Memory 256 MB Polygons Per Second 75 Million
Storage Type Hard Drive Size 60 GB Optical Drive Type Blu Ray Optical Drive Speed 24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
Audio Audio Support Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio Out Digital Out (Optical) Connector, HDMI out x 2, Line Out
Technical Features Communication Type Bluetooth, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Expansion Slots Compact Flash (I/II), Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SD Card Wireless Capabilities Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Input / Output Ports 4 x USB, RJ-45 DVD Movie Playback DVD Movie Playback
Processor Processor type Cell ProcessorSpeed 3.2 GHz
Memory Installed RAM 256 MB Installed Cache Memory 512 KB Memory Bus Bandwidth 25.6 GB/sec RAM Speed 3200 MHz RAM technology XDR
Display Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Graphics Graphic Processor NVIDIA RSX Graphic Processor Speed 550 MHz Graphic Card Memory 256 MB Polygons Per Second 75 Million
Storage Type Hard Drive Size 60 GB Optical Drive Type Blu Ray Optical Drive Speed 24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
Audio Audio Support Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio Out Digital Out (Optical) Connector, HDMI out x 2, Line Out
Technical Features Communication Type Bluetooth, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Expansion Slots Compact Flash (I/II), Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SD Card Wireless Capabilities Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Input / Output Ports 4 x USB, RJ-45 DVD Movie Playback DVD Movie Playback
To be a leader
step 1..Natural leader do not wait for any letter of appointment to execute his leadership agenda. Knowledge helps to clarify the "what is all about" his organisation. Applied knowledge of those theories are very essential. Communication skill helps to dilute or unfreeze the members personal believe that might be hindrances and to unfreeze to the new level so to execute the organisation's mission.
step 2..Degree of influence to the organisation through communication skill would enhance members new aspiration that moving the whole organisation towards fulfillment of the organisation's vision. There are many different type of influence and power. One of the best is the reference power. Members always refer to the leader in order to get assure where thing be done rightly.
step 3..The best way to maintain the organisational integrity is to symbolise the organisation as a big family where as a leader he may act as The Family Big Brother.
step 2..Degree of influence to the organisation through communication skill would enhance members new aspiration that moving the whole organisation towards fulfillment of the organisation's vision. There are many different type of influence and power. One of the best is the reference power. Members always refer to the leader in order to get assure where thing be done rightly.
step 3..The best way to maintain the organisational integrity is to symbolise the organisation as a big family where as a leader he may act as The Family Big Brother.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
BICYCLE RIM
Instead its structure that consist a lot of spoke that carry a load, the material that use to make rims also important. Rim first made from wood. It is very uncomfortable and easy to break when put a heavy load on it. Nowadays, the rim is created with many type of material. Those are steels, aluminium, and also carbon.
Steels..
Steel is heavy metal, so lot energy need to paddle the bicycle. Thus also if damaged can be difficult to pull back into shape. But because it's so strong it is quite difficult to bend in the first place and steel is cheaper than all the other materials. It is easy to rusted
Aluminum..
Aluminum has greater use of bicycle rim. It can be made in any shape and profile, flat or aero. Aluminum also has light weight compare to steels. It has resistant on been rusted. Aluminum is easy to manufacture. Greater stiffness in an aluminum wheel requires the use of more material, adding weight and producing a rougher ride.
Carbon..
Carbon suitable for bicycle rim. It usually used at racing bicycle because its weight is light. Carbon's higher tensile modulus increases rim stiffness, which reduces power loss as the rider's energy is transmitted to the rear wheel.
Steels..
Steel is heavy metal, so lot energy need to paddle the bicycle. Thus also if damaged can be difficult to pull back into shape. But because it's so strong it is quite difficult to bend in the first place and steel is cheaper than all the other materials. It is easy to rusted
Aluminum..
Aluminum has greater use of bicycle rim. It can be made in any shape and profile, flat or aero. Aluminum also has light weight compare to steels. It has resistant on been rusted. Aluminum is easy to manufacture. Greater stiffness in an aluminum wheel requires the use of more material, adding weight and producing a rougher ride.
Carbon..
Carbon suitable for bicycle rim. It usually used at racing bicycle because its weight is light. Carbon's higher tensile modulus increases rim stiffness, which reduces power loss as the rider's energy is transmitted to the rear wheel.
Five Skincare Tips For Everyone
Few people go through life with no blemishes or skincare woes. The marketplace is flooded with cosmetic companies that claim to have a product for everything and everyone - and all at a hefty price to the consumer. But good skincare does not have to be costly and time consuming. Here are just a few tips to help with occasional cosmetic problems.
1. Do you have a painful pimple just under the surface that is threatening to erupt soon? You can actually �dissolve' it by pressing on it, rubbing in a small, circular motion. This will dissipate the clogged dirt and oils, spreading them over a greater surface area, to be discharged through perspiration and eliminated with frequent washing. This press-and-dissolve method works best when done several times for a couple of minutes each time.
2. Overnight eruptions can be embarrassing as well as extremely uncomfortable. If there is no tip, apply heat. Once the blemish has discharged, cleanse the area well and, using a cotton ball or swab, dab on some rubbing alcohol. This will dry it up faster and help to close the pore. A slice of cucumber will help to reduce the redness. Corn starch also works well to lessen the redness, further drying the area. Keep a small stick of blemish cover up handy to blend in the area with the rest of your skin, but be sure to use it sparingly so that the entire area looks natural and not made up.
3. Puffy eyes are common during colds or after weeping. A couple of cucumber slices placed on your eyes for about twenty minutes while you lie down will take care of the problem. No cucumbers in your refrigerator? No problem. Just use a cool washcloth wrung out well and place it over your eyes instead. The difference will be remarkable and leave you feeling refreshed.
4. Chapped lips are very common, especially in the winter when everyone's skin dries out due to harsh weather conditions. It is tempting to lick your lips when they feel dry and sore; but doing so will make chapped lips worse. Instead, use a lip balm that does not contain alcohol, such as Burt's Bees Lip Balm. A good lip balm will soothe and help to heal chapped lips, and will be a preventive measure against further damage. Try to avoid using products that are heavy and thick; lighter, creamier products, made with natural ingredients, absorb better.
5. Most of us need to moisturize our skin to maintain a healthy appearance. With so many moisturizers on the market today, choosing the right one can be difficult. Dermatologists agree on one that is right for everyone, even those with very sensitive skin: Vaseline. In order to best reap the benefits, apply a small amount of Vaseline to your skin immediately after washing in very warm water, as hot as you can comfortably endure. Your skin will absorb the Vaseline, leaving you feeling greaseless, soft and smooth. It is a terrific moisturizer and an inexpensive way to fight wrinkles.
1. Do you have a painful pimple just under the surface that is threatening to erupt soon? You can actually �dissolve' it by pressing on it, rubbing in a small, circular motion. This will dissipate the clogged dirt and oils, spreading them over a greater surface area, to be discharged through perspiration and eliminated with frequent washing. This press-and-dissolve method works best when done several times for a couple of minutes each time.
2. Overnight eruptions can be embarrassing as well as extremely uncomfortable. If there is no tip, apply heat. Once the blemish has discharged, cleanse the area well and, using a cotton ball or swab, dab on some rubbing alcohol. This will dry it up faster and help to close the pore. A slice of cucumber will help to reduce the redness. Corn starch also works well to lessen the redness, further drying the area. Keep a small stick of blemish cover up handy to blend in the area with the rest of your skin, but be sure to use it sparingly so that the entire area looks natural and not made up.
3. Puffy eyes are common during colds or after weeping. A couple of cucumber slices placed on your eyes for about twenty minutes while you lie down will take care of the problem. No cucumbers in your refrigerator? No problem. Just use a cool washcloth wrung out well and place it over your eyes instead. The difference will be remarkable and leave you feeling refreshed.
4. Chapped lips are very common, especially in the winter when everyone's skin dries out due to harsh weather conditions. It is tempting to lick your lips when they feel dry and sore; but doing so will make chapped lips worse. Instead, use a lip balm that does not contain alcohol, such as Burt's Bees Lip Balm. A good lip balm will soothe and help to heal chapped lips, and will be a preventive measure against further damage. Try to avoid using products that are heavy and thick; lighter, creamier products, made with natural ingredients, absorb better.
5. Most of us need to moisturize our skin to maintain a healthy appearance. With so many moisturizers on the market today, choosing the right one can be difficult. Dermatologists agree on one that is right for everyone, even those with very sensitive skin: Vaseline. In order to best reap the benefits, apply a small amount of Vaseline to your skin immediately after washing in very warm water, as hot as you can comfortably endure. Your skin will absorb the Vaseline, leaving you feeling greaseless, soft and smooth. It is a terrific moisturizer and an inexpensive way to fight wrinkles.
Three Steps to Choosing a Career
Step One
Figure out what makes you tick by asking yourself:
- What sparks and holds my interest?
- What do I do well?
- What kind of personality do I have?
- What's really important to me?
Take any career-related tests your college's career center might offer. Or think of times when you've enjoyed and excelled at a job, internship, class or aspect of your personal life. A great book to help with this process is
Step Two
Learn about your career options. Rarely do you have the opportunity to take a class in college that shows you what the work world is like. You have to take the initiative to explore it yourself. See if your college's career office has a library of books describing different kinds of work, the typical qualifications needed and the salary ranges for various occupations. Your college's career counselors should be able to help. Also, talk to people through informational interviews, and try out careers by shadowing and taking internships or part-time jobs.
Step Three
Sort out your priorities. After you've spent time on steps one and two, some of your strong preferences may start to emerge. You might learn you don't want to be in a corporate environment. That rules out investment banking. Or you might find that your interest in art wouldn't sustain a career, so you cross those types of jobs off your list. Whatever it is that you learn about yourself, you're making important discoveries that will help you choose a good career when the time comes.
Most importantly, keep it all in perspective: You don't have to live forever with any career decision you make now. Most people change careers several times during their lives, so the first job you choose right after college probably won't be your career 40 or 50 years from now -- unless you want it to be. So don't put too much pressure on yourself to make the perfect decision, and always keep your eyes open.
Nokia N78
Along with the much awaited Nokia N96, one of the world's biggest mobile phone companies has also announced the Nokia N78 in the Mobile World Congress 2008. The Nokia N78 is an all-around phone designed for navigation, photography, and music. The model has integrated A-GPS with free Nokia maps for geo-tagging of your photos. Speaking of photos, the Nokia N78 has a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. It features a card slot which can accommodate up to 8GB microSD cards, FM transmitter, and WLAN and HSDPA support. The Nokia N78 can access the Nokia Music Store, Nokia Internet Radio, and Share on Ovi -- Nokia's new personal media sharing community. The Nokia N78 phone will be released on Q2 2008, before the N96, for approximately US$500 sans taxes.
How to Excuse Yourself from Unfinished Homework
1.Say sorry really loudly.
2.Finish as much homework as possible. Make it look like you tried to do it.
3.Tell the teacher that you emailed it into school, but weren't sure about how attachments work. You must however, send your teacher an email, and attach a document with nonsensical random symbols, etc. for this one to work.
4.If your teacher appreciates honesty go to him/her as soon as the class starts. Act maturely and tell them that you fully understand the importance of the homework but were unable to have it done before class. Your mature behavior will make the teacher think you had more important things to do. Rather then tell them about what you were doing the day before just let them guess.
5.Say you honestly didn't understand it and attempted to come in for help, but couldn't find her. (If asked what time, make sure you know a reasonable time when she is likely to leave.) Lastly, put the blame on him or her by saying you did indeed turn it in and act extremely aggravated by their loss of your work, (this must be accompanied by an eye-opening shocked look followed by a deep frown) This, last one takes scruples, however, because it might change the teacher's opinion of you in the long term, but it does have a moderate chance to get excused.
2.Finish as much homework as possible. Make it look like you tried to do it.
3.Tell the teacher that you emailed it into school, but weren't sure about how attachments work. You must however, send your teacher an email, and attach a document with nonsensical random symbols, etc. for this one to work.
4.If your teacher appreciates honesty go to him/her as soon as the class starts. Act maturely and tell them that you fully understand the importance of the homework but were unable to have it done before class. Your mature behavior will make the teacher think you had more important things to do. Rather then tell them about what you were doing the day before just let them guess.
5.Say you honestly didn't understand it and attempted to come in for help, but couldn't find her. (If asked what time, make sure you know a reasonable time when she is likely to leave.) Lastly, put the blame on him or her by saying you did indeed turn it in and act extremely aggravated by their loss of your work, (this must be accompanied by an eye-opening shocked look followed by a deep frown) This, last one takes scruples, however, because it might change the teacher's opinion of you in the long term, but it does have a moderate chance to get excused.
Friday, October 24, 2008
The new 7 wonders in the world winning by votes
The Great Wall of China
This 4,160-mile wall was built to protect China from invading Huns, Mongols, and other tribes, and to unite fortifications into one defense system. Begun in the 7th century B.C., the barricade took hundreds of years to build, and ranks as the world's longest man-made structure-and is apparently the only one visible from space.
PetraJordan
This ancient capital city was built around 9 B.C. during the reign of King Aretas IV and continued to flourish during the Roman Empire. It is now visible in its pink stone ruins and carved façade.
Christ Redeemer StatueBrazil
Standing 125 feet tall atop the Corcovado Mountain high above Rio, this statue took five years to build. Constructed in France by sculptor Paul Landowski, it was shipped to Brazil in pieces, and then carried up the mountain by train, where it was reassembled.
Machu PicchuPeru
This "city in the clouds" was built 8,000 feet above sea level in the 15th century by Incan emperor Pachacutec. Abandoned by the Incas, the city remained unknown until it was rediscovered by an explorer in 1911.
Pyramid at Chichen ItzaMexico
The center of Mayan civilization in its day, Chichen Itza is still visible in several structures, including the pyramid of Kukulkan.
Roman ColosseumItaly
This giant, 50,000 seat amphitheater in the center of Rome was built over 2,000 years ago, and still influences the design of sports stadiums worldwide.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Before You Make That Date
Dating is one of the most anticipated and feared of all teen social encounters. What can you do to make sure your dating life runs smoothly? Consider these seven things before making or accepting a date.
1.Know how you feel about the other person.
Nothing ruins a date faster than misread signals. Before asking somebody out or accepting an invitation you should honsetly examine how you really feel. Are you genuinely attracted to this person? Could you see yourself in a relationship with this person? Do you feel comfortable being with this person one-on-one? If you can't ever see yourself as being anything but friends, don't make the date.
2.Find out how the other person feels about you.
Many an embarassing moment has been born from misread signals or wishful thinking. Nothing is worse than putting yourself out there only to be rejected. Before asking somebody out find out if they are interested in you. Ask around to see if they already like you, think they could like you, or only see you as a pal. If they really only want to be your friend, don't push for more.
3.Suggest an activity you will both enjoy.
The whole idea behind going out on a date is having fun. You want to spend time with somebody who interests you and at the same time find out if you could connect on a deeper level. Nothing will ruin this faster than choosing an activity that only one of you enjoys. Ask your potential date what he/she likes to do and find something you both like, then plan the date accordingly.
4.Consider going out as part of a group.
If your parents don't want you going out one-on-one dates, or if it you feel uncomfortable heading out alone, consider the safety of group dating. This can be a good choice for the get to know you dates because it takes some of the pressure off and lets you be more relaxed... more yourself. Choose friends you trust who will make your date feel comfortable and don't forget you are still on a date.
5.Be clear on the financial situation.
If you ask somebody out and intend to pay their way make sure this is clear. If your finances are tight make sure they don't mind going dutch. If you accept a date always bring enough money to pay your own way, never assume that your date will foot the bill. The "who will pay" question can turn even the hottest date cold - make sure this is clear well in advance.
6.Make sure that the date is OK with both sets of parents.
If your parents don't want you dating yet, respect that and make plans to go out in a group. If the person you are interested in is not yet allowed to date, don't suggest that you sneak around. If it is really important for the two of you to head out alone talk it out with the parents who object. Otherwise respect the rules set out by the parents and stick to hanging out together with friends.
7.Don't have higher than life expectations.
If you expect the date to be something out of a Mandy Moore movie then you are only setting yourself up for disappointment. Be realistic; you are getting to know one another in a whole new way and one or both of you may not want to take things further after the date is over. If you have realistic expectations you are more likely to relax, have fun and be happy with the way the date turns out.
1.Know how you feel about the other person.
Nothing ruins a date faster than misread signals. Before asking somebody out or accepting an invitation you should honsetly examine how you really feel. Are you genuinely attracted to this person? Could you see yourself in a relationship with this person? Do you feel comfortable being with this person one-on-one? If you can't ever see yourself as being anything but friends, don't make the date.
2.Find out how the other person feels about you.
Many an embarassing moment has been born from misread signals or wishful thinking. Nothing is worse than putting yourself out there only to be rejected. Before asking somebody out find out if they are interested in you. Ask around to see if they already like you, think they could like you, or only see you as a pal. If they really only want to be your friend, don't push for more.
3.Suggest an activity you will both enjoy.
The whole idea behind going out on a date is having fun. You want to spend time with somebody who interests you and at the same time find out if you could connect on a deeper level. Nothing will ruin this faster than choosing an activity that only one of you enjoys. Ask your potential date what he/she likes to do and find something you both like, then plan the date accordingly.
4.Consider going out as part of a group.
If your parents don't want you going out one-on-one dates, or if it you feel uncomfortable heading out alone, consider the safety of group dating. This can be a good choice for the get to know you dates because it takes some of the pressure off and lets you be more relaxed... more yourself. Choose friends you trust who will make your date feel comfortable and don't forget you are still on a date.
5.Be clear on the financial situation.
If you ask somebody out and intend to pay their way make sure this is clear. If your finances are tight make sure they don't mind going dutch. If you accept a date always bring enough money to pay your own way, never assume that your date will foot the bill. The "who will pay" question can turn even the hottest date cold - make sure this is clear well in advance.
6.Make sure that the date is OK with both sets of parents.
If your parents don't want you dating yet, respect that and make plans to go out in a group. If the person you are interested in is not yet allowed to date, don't suggest that you sneak around. If it is really important for the two of you to head out alone talk it out with the parents who object. Otherwise respect the rules set out by the parents and stick to hanging out together with friends.
7.Don't have higher than life expectations.
If you expect the date to be something out of a Mandy Moore movie then you are only setting yourself up for disappointment. Be realistic; you are getting to know one another in a whole new way and one or both of you may not want to take things further after the date is over. If you have realistic expectations you are more likely to relax, have fun and be happy with the way the date turns out.
How to Select the Right Perfume
Step1 Research your personal taste in fragrance. Do you like to smell lemons, vanilla, roses, musk?
Step2 Ask the woman wearing the intriguing scent of freesia what her perfume is called.
Step3 Think of fragrances the same way you think of music: top, middle and base notes. Note that a top note is what you smell first; citrus and light spices are the first smells to evaporate.
Step4 Focus on your favorite smells and take that knowledge to the fragrance counter, where a skillful salesperson will lead you in the right direction. Clean linens, tea, grapefruit, citronella candles, vanilla beans, or even rainwater will be hints.
Step5 Apply a scent and wait 10 minutes. Remember to spray on pulse points, where skin is warmest, for best diffusion of scent.
Step6 Sniff the test spot again. Still like it? Chances are you'll like it tomorrow, but keep in mind that as the top and middle notes evaporate, you're left with the heaviest oils.
Step7 Ask for a wrapped package when you make your decision.
Step2 Ask the woman wearing the intriguing scent of freesia what her perfume is called.
Step3 Think of fragrances the same way you think of music: top, middle and base notes. Note that a top note is what you smell first; citrus and light spices are the first smells to evaporate.
Step4 Focus on your favorite smells and take that knowledge to the fragrance counter, where a skillful salesperson will lead you in the right direction. Clean linens, tea, grapefruit, citronella candles, vanilla beans, or even rainwater will be hints.
Step5 Apply a scent and wait 10 minutes. Remember to spray on pulse points, where skin is warmest, for best diffusion of scent.
Step6 Sniff the test spot again. Still like it? Chances are you'll like it tomorrow, but keep in mind that as the top and middle notes evaporate, you're left with the heaviest oils.
Step7 Ask for a wrapped package when you make your decision.
teaching children to think
Thinking is a skill. It is something that is learned and developed. In most cases this skill is taken for granted especially where children are concerned.
The ability to think is looked at as something that a child either possesses or doesn’t. But it is not as straight forward as you might at first believe. Thinking is a tool, and it is something that can be sharpened.
With children it is very easy to get them thinking as they are at a stage in their life where that is what they do most of the time, so why not give them things to think about that will benefit their learning and personal development.
By exposing your child to stimulating sights, people and experiences, they will begin to ask themselves questions like ‘Why does it look like that?’ or ‘How does he do that?’ This kind of thinking is great exercise for the brain. As your child searches for answers, he or she will begin to explore the many possibilities of how these things came to be.
As they find answers to these questions, they will also cover answers to other questions at the same time. This ability to answer many things may then make them appear to be more intelligent than another child the same age. But the fact is that the other children the same age have the same thinking ability, they simply have not had the same opportunity to explore their minds.
It is quite possible to help a child to develop their thinking without even going to great efforts. Questioning things such as, ‘Why is it there? What is its purpose?’ gives an example to the child of how this questioning can help to understand things better.
Creative exercises are invaluable in expanding children’s thinking abilities. It gives them the opportunity to explore imagined possibilities. Through an artistic work a child can create something unknown or explore something they don’t fully understand or even use their own emotions to produce their work from.
Creative activity therefore offers a forum for thinking and can easily be used as a tool for developing a child’s thinking. It has the perfect ingredients simply by not being there until there is a finished product. That product could be music, visual or a performed piece of work. Whichever way it is represented, the final product needs to go through a process of thought before it can materialise.
Creative thinking is a most useful tool in life and many people consider it as a high form of intellect as it offers the ability to solve problems and to create what does not yet exist, sometimes even from a product that is unknown.
For people who are used to only thinking in terms of what has always existed, it takes a lot of effort to let go of these set ways, and the best way to tackle this problem is through art where thoughts can be explored without consequence.
The ability to think is looked at as something that a child either possesses or doesn’t. But it is not as straight forward as you might at first believe. Thinking is a tool, and it is something that can be sharpened.
With children it is very easy to get them thinking as they are at a stage in their life where that is what they do most of the time, so why not give them things to think about that will benefit their learning and personal development.
By exposing your child to stimulating sights, people and experiences, they will begin to ask themselves questions like ‘Why does it look like that?’ or ‘How does he do that?’ This kind of thinking is great exercise for the brain. As your child searches for answers, he or she will begin to explore the many possibilities of how these things came to be.
As they find answers to these questions, they will also cover answers to other questions at the same time. This ability to answer many things may then make them appear to be more intelligent than another child the same age. But the fact is that the other children the same age have the same thinking ability, they simply have not had the same opportunity to explore their minds.
It is quite possible to help a child to develop their thinking without even going to great efforts. Questioning things such as, ‘Why is it there? What is its purpose?’ gives an example to the child of how this questioning can help to understand things better.
Creative exercises are invaluable in expanding children’s thinking abilities. It gives them the opportunity to explore imagined possibilities. Through an artistic work a child can create something unknown or explore something they don’t fully understand or even use their own emotions to produce their work from.
Creative activity therefore offers a forum for thinking and can easily be used as a tool for developing a child’s thinking. It has the perfect ingredients simply by not being there until there is a finished product. That product could be music, visual or a performed piece of work. Whichever way it is represented, the final product needs to go through a process of thought before it can materialise.
Creative thinking is a most useful tool in life and many people consider it as a high form of intellect as it offers the ability to solve problems and to create what does not yet exist, sometimes even from a product that is unknown.
For people who are used to only thinking in terms of what has always existed, it takes a lot of effort to let go of these set ways, and the best way to tackle this problem is through art where thoughts can be explored without consequence.
7 ways to reduce stress
Stress is often the end result when people react to certain events. In fact, it's the way of the body to handle challenges and meet tough situations with stamina, heightened alertness, strength, and focus.
Enough amount of stress can be good. But, stress overloads are not good. For example, small amount of stress regarding an upcoming examination can inspire you to study but too much stress can entirely make your concentration poor. Too intense or chronic pressures or troubles that are handled alone can result to stress overloads.
The stress overload signs are panic or anxiety attacks, constant feeling of being pressured, hurried, and hassled, moodiness and irritability, physical symptoms including chest pain, headaches, or stomach problems, sleeping problems, allergic reaction like asthma or eczema, depression or sadness, and too much drinking, smoking, doing drugs, or overeating.
What are some ways to decrease stress?
1. Be realistic. Nobody is perfect. Never expect other people to be perfect. It will just heighten your stress. For example; you are doing a difficult school project, it is much better if you ask help from other people to lessen your stress.
2. Decide properly on excessive scheduling. Cut down some activities which are not very important to you.
3. Never forget to relax. Relaxation response is one of be the best and natural stress antidotes. Try doing simple breathing exercises in stressful situations.
4. Always have a good night's sleep. This can keep your mind and body in good shape and prepare to handle negative stressors.
5. Always maintain a positive outlook, thoughts, and attitude. A healthy dosage of optimism helps in making the most of stressful circumstances.
6. Good body treatment. Regular exercise and proper diet helps in proper stress management instead of running or eating fast food or junk food, and turning to substance abuse.
7. Solve little problems. This can build your self-confidence and control.
These ways are simple yet can help you manage stress successfully. But, skills on stress-management work best if regularly used.
Enough amount of stress can be good. But, stress overloads are not good. For example, small amount of stress regarding an upcoming examination can inspire you to study but too much stress can entirely make your concentration poor. Too intense or chronic pressures or troubles that are handled alone can result to stress overloads.
The stress overload signs are panic or anxiety attacks, constant feeling of being pressured, hurried, and hassled, moodiness and irritability, physical symptoms including chest pain, headaches, or stomach problems, sleeping problems, allergic reaction like asthma or eczema, depression or sadness, and too much drinking, smoking, doing drugs, or overeating.
What are some ways to decrease stress?
1. Be realistic. Nobody is perfect. Never expect other people to be perfect. It will just heighten your stress. For example; you are doing a difficult school project, it is much better if you ask help from other people to lessen your stress.
2. Decide properly on excessive scheduling. Cut down some activities which are not very important to you.
3. Never forget to relax. Relaxation response is one of be the best and natural stress antidotes. Try doing simple breathing exercises in stressful situations.
4. Always have a good night's sleep. This can keep your mind and body in good shape and prepare to handle negative stressors.
5. Always maintain a positive outlook, thoughts, and attitude. A healthy dosage of optimism helps in making the most of stressful circumstances.
6. Good body treatment. Regular exercise and proper diet helps in proper stress management instead of running or eating fast food or junk food, and turning to substance abuse.
7. Solve little problems. This can build your self-confidence and control.
These ways are simple yet can help you manage stress successfully. But, skills on stress-management work best if regularly used.
play PlayStation2 with laptop
XGA BOX
Connect your favorite game consoles (likes the Xbox, PSX/PSX2, GC, DC , etc.) or AV devices to a PC VGA monitor.
Works on both PAL & NTSC game consoles.
Works on CRT and LCD-TFT monitor, with or without computer.
Automatic formats: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200.
Double scan conversion, from 15.75KHz to 48.63KHz.
Adaptive non-linear noise reduction.
3D motion adaptive de-interlacing.
Non-linear programmable 16:9 expansion.
Build-in switch to switch between PC or game console.
Comes with a power adaptor and cables.
how to use...
Connect your favorite videogame console (or any other video source) to your XGA monitor with the Multi-Purpose XGA Box. The XGA Box accepts video signals from any video source through the standard AV port (RCA IN) and the S-Video port. It also has a pass through port for your VGA cable (VGA in & VGA out), so that you don’t need to unplug your PC whenever you are about to use it. This product is recommended for users of LCD monitors, as it supports higher output resolutions.
save money on food
1. Feed your family well from the Food Guide
Pyramid. Keep them healthy and you’ll save
on medical bills.
2. Plan your meals one week at a time. First,
review the grocery ads to take advantage
of specials. Make a shopping list from your menu
plan with the ads.
3. Plan one meatless day per week.
4. When you use the oven, try to cook more
than one item while it is hot. Cook the main
dish, dessert, vegetables, quick breads, or other
foods at the same time in the oven.
5. Stretch ground meat with bread crumbs,
oatmeal, or tomato sauce.
6. Mix one-part nonfat dry milk with one part
regular milk. The family will never know the
difference.
7. Prepare some of your own convenience
foods, master mixes, and desserts at home.
8. Prepare a large quantity of standard recipes,
such as spaghetti sauce, chili, pastries, and
stews. Then label and freeze them for later use.
This not only saves time but also allows you to buy
larger amounts of basic ingredients at lower prices.
9. Waste less! Each year Alabamians throw
many dollars worth of food into garbage
cans. This happens not only at home but also in
restaurants and school cafeterias.
10. Eat less expensive foods; drink less expensive
beverages.
11. Entertain with “pot lucks” or inexpensive
buffets such as lasagna and salad.
12. Grocery shop when you are not hungry.
It will help you avoid impulse buying.
13. Cut your food shopping trips to no more
than one a week. You will save gasoline,
time, and money.
14. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit juices
and milk drinks, oatmeal and peanut butter
cookies, and popcorn instead of junk food. You’ll
be healthier.
15. Grow your own fruits and vegetables. Can,
freeze, and dry some of them for future use.
Pyramid. Keep them healthy and you’ll save
on medical bills.
2. Plan your meals one week at a time. First,
review the grocery ads to take advantage
of specials. Make a shopping list from your menu
plan with the ads.
3. Plan one meatless day per week.
4. When you use the oven, try to cook more
than one item while it is hot. Cook the main
dish, dessert, vegetables, quick breads, or other
foods at the same time in the oven.
5. Stretch ground meat with bread crumbs,
oatmeal, or tomato sauce.
6. Mix one-part nonfat dry milk with one part
regular milk. The family will never know the
difference.
7. Prepare some of your own convenience
foods, master mixes, and desserts at home.
8. Prepare a large quantity of standard recipes,
such as spaghetti sauce, chili, pastries, and
stews. Then label and freeze them for later use.
This not only saves time but also allows you to buy
larger amounts of basic ingredients at lower prices.
9. Waste less! Each year Alabamians throw
many dollars worth of food into garbage
cans. This happens not only at home but also in
restaurants and school cafeterias.
10. Eat less expensive foods; drink less expensive
beverages.
11. Entertain with “pot lucks” or inexpensive
buffets such as lasagna and salad.
12. Grocery shop when you are not hungry.
It will help you avoid impulse buying.
13. Cut your food shopping trips to no more
than one a week. You will save gasoline,
time, and money.
14. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit juices
and milk drinks, oatmeal and peanut butter
cookies, and popcorn instead of junk food. You’ll
be healthier.
15. Grow your own fruits and vegetables. Can,
freeze, and dry some of them for future use.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
perfect education
There are many ideas as to what constitutes an ideal education. A number of factors come together to make an ideal education. Parents have to be concerned with the education of their children. Teachers must be completely devoted to their students' educations. Students, parents and teachers are the key elements in a model education. A good relationship among the three parties is essential to a good education. Parents are an important ingredient to the perfect education. Parents who aren't involved in their children's education only impede the efforts made by teachers and students to create a good education. These parents are oftentimes uninterested with their children's education as a whole. To achieve perfection in the educational system, parents have to take an active role in that education. Parents who don't include themselves in their children's education aren't always informed about the student's progress, aren't aware of the current curriculum, and don't have any idea of the student's strengths and weaknesses in school. An involved parent is informed and sometimes included in the decision-making process. Parents who take an active role are kept informed of the progress made by their children. The parents know the curriculum and assist the children with their nightly studies, and can discuss their children's feelings about education. Devoted teachers are extremely important to a perfect education. The teacher is just about the most important of the three parties necessary to create a model education. Teachers have the responsibility of forming good relationships with both students and parents. Teachers must also be able to effectively communicate with both parents and students in order to ensure that there are no misconceptions or confusions about the children's educations. A good teacher is aware of any special needs that certain children may have and is able to help those children adjust to the curriculum accordingly. Although it may seem obvious, teachers need to be patient and empathetic when dealing with his or her students. The vast majority of teachers already possess these qualities. Many students, however, have complained of teachers that appear to have "no time" for their students. Teachers with an unenthusiastic attitude relay a negative feeling back to their students and that can create problems in the classroom. As mentioned earlier though, people usually won't become teachers if they are uninterested in providing an excellent education to their students. The final "ingredient" necessary to creating an ideal education is the student. Students need to be inquisitive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn in the classroom. Students who like and feel comfortable with the education they are receiving are more interested in going to school regularly and in continuing their education after graduating from high school. Students need to be encouraged by themselves as well as by teachers and parents. Students have the responsibility of completing their assigned projects on time, being attentive and willing to learn in the class, and they must govern their own study habits and methods of working. A student has to have his priorities straight so that he knows not to neglect his studies. An ideal education cannot be achieved with one or two "pieces" of the puzzle missing. All three "pieces" -- parents, teachers and students -- must be in place in order for the puzzle to be complete. The three components work together. For instance, a teacher and a student alone cannot work effectively toward the goal of a perfect education. The child's parent (or parents) must be in communication with the teacher to know how the child is doing academically. The parent also must communicate with the child in order to know how the child feels he or she is doing and to know how the child feels about his or her progress. The child, the parent, and the teacher must work together in order to create and maintain a perfect educational system.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
kobe bryant profile
Kobe Bryant (KObe Bean Bryant ) is former basketball player of L.A Lakers. He being NBA player since 11th, July,1996 when he is 18 years old. he formerly played for Charlotte Hornets but never played for the team. He being trade with Vlade DIvac, (LA Lakers) center. he married Vannesa Laine on April18,2001 in Dana Point, California and their daughter Natalia was born on January 19, 2003. His parents initially disapproved of the marriage, but have since reconciled with Bryant.
Kobe helped lead the team to three consecutive conference for NBA final .in 2001, 2002, 2003. in 2004 Lakers was totally defeated by Detroit Pistons with four game straight lost. so he opted out himself , sign for free agent and yet he signed seven years deal with Los Angeles Lakers wort over $136 million on July 2004.
He make absolutely amazing record within his career;
1. 81 points in one game, 2nd best in NBA history after Wilt Chamberlain.
2. Become MVP of 2002 All-Star games after tallying 31 points, 5 rebound,5 assist.
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