Inherited from the fore fathers of ours
Cultures in the world have surfaced and dissapeared
But each one has a distinct uniqueness of its own
Impact was great on the people
Social, economic and politic
Culture...........a single word
which infuences the way of life
From the birth in womb
To the dead in the tomb
An essence of life it gives
Without it we do not have an identity in this world
Be proud of your origin
Be proud of your native culture
And preserve it
As it may dissaper one day just like the others have
We might embrace the modern styles
But always remember our roots .....
~THEONE ~.......imtiaz......
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
A young life cut short
The 31-year-old conquered the giant slalom at the 1998 Nagano Olympics and the parallel slalom in the Salt Lake City 2002 winter games. But French snowboarder Karine Ruby was bested by Mont Blanc, in the French Alps, where she died in a climbing accident. The six-time world champion had been training to become a mountain-climbing guide. The French prime minister hailed her "talent and her joie de vivre." News of the Olympic athlete's death sparked searches on "karine ruby," "karine ruby biography," and "snowboarder karine ruby."
David Carradine's Most Memorable Character
As people look for the reason behind David Carradine's death by hanging, his ending is at odds with iconic TV image he created as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1972 series, "Kung Fu."
Whether he shunted aside Bruce Lee for the role as the biracial Shaolin monk wandering late 19th-century America is subject to debate. (According to his widow's biography, Lee had pitched the concept. The TV producers said it was a different pitch to tap into the hugely popular underground indies and Hong Kong martial arts movies.)
Regardless, Carradine got the role, and he became identified with Caine his entire career. The peacenik character, in search of a long-lost brother, was different than the '70s big-screen action heroes, quick to shoot punks and not prone to introspection.
Carradine's monk basically revamped the old cinematic Western frontier hero with modern touches: His "half-breed" (half Chinese, half white) background touched on the race issues, his Buddhism hit the Eastern spiritual craze, and the kung fu was downright exotic... although he didn't use his deadly skills unless he absolutely had to, which was pretty much every episode.
The show only lasted three years on ABC, but introduced a television audience to a new religion, fighting system, Chinese culture, and classic TV moments. Cue the intro: Young Caine has to walk on rice paper, and when Grasshopper (as his master Po called him) showed he could walk without leaving an imprint, he was ready to face the world.
As to why Grasshopper, the nickname came when his blind master asked what Caine could hear with his eyes closed.
Courtesy of Wikipedia:
Master Po: Do you hear the grasshopper?
Caine: Old man, who is it that you hear these things?
Po: Young man, how is it that you do not?
Sunday, May 31, 2009
I would like to give you a gift…
Think beyond the present economy :
If you are walking to go somewhere and there is a hill to climb to get to where you’re going....
just because you have to use a little extra to walk up that hill does that mean you say no?
“On the other side of the hill there is always the slope down isn't there? Are not all things cyclic by nature” even the economy? A person would not be confused in climbing over hills and crossing through valleys to venture on a walking journey. After all this not is how you get to where you need to go and is natural when it comes to a walking excursion is it not?
How is the excursion of life any different? It too is but a journey with hills and valleys.
One should always keep in mind what the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu said..
"The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step" if you don't take that step with confidence and determination than how do you take it?
You see just because there are hills to climb in life let’s not forget there are slopes on the other side too. These are all natural occurrences in the journey of life and everything cycles in due time.
It's the attitude that we lead with that makes a difference for us in any cycle…. we can not change the hills and slopes they are part of the natural terrain… of course unless you are like a God and can wave your hand and make those slopes and hills different. If not then you need to stop focusing on the unchangeable and start focusing on what you can make a difference with!
What can you make a difference with? If you cannot change the hills and valleys what can you change? You will be surprised to find out how close you are already!
If you are walking to go somewhere and there is a hill to climb to get to where you’re going....
just because you have to use a little extra to walk up that hill does that mean you say no?
“On the other side of the hill there is always the slope down isn't there? Are not all things cyclic by nature” even the economy? A person would not be confused in climbing over hills and crossing through valleys to venture on a walking journey. After all this not is how you get to where you need to go and is natural when it comes to a walking excursion is it not?
How is the excursion of life any different? It too is but a journey with hills and valleys.
One should always keep in mind what the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu said..
"The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step" if you don't take that step with confidence and determination than how do you take it?
You see just because there are hills to climb in life let’s not forget there are slopes on the other side too. These are all natural occurrences in the journey of life and everything cycles in due time.
It's the attitude that we lead with that makes a difference for us in any cycle…. we can not change the hills and slopes they are part of the natural terrain… of course unless you are like a God and can wave your hand and make those slopes and hills different. If not then you need to stop focusing on the unchangeable and start focusing on what you can make a difference with!
What can you make a difference with? If you cannot change the hills and valleys what can you change? You will be surprised to find out how close you are already!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Heroes: In the Nick of Time
Jason Noorthoek Jr. didn't want to go outside. It was pitch-black, and he was afraid there might be coyotes "as big as pigs" roaming his parents' Kent City, Michigan, property. But the 12-year-old didn't have a choice. His mother, Brenda, was worried about his father and demanded he go.
Every evening after he got home from work, Jason Noorthoek Sr. worked on cars in the driveway. The 32-year-old mechanic had supplemented his income by selling parts from salvaged cars for years, but on this night, he had to fix Brenda's car, a 1998 Buick Century that had been stalling for days.
Usually, Brenda, 31, heard her husband come in and out of the house to gather his tools, but not tonight. She hadn't heard a thing for at least an hour. "Go find him," she told Jason and his sister, Jamie, 13. "Seriously."
It was a chilly October night—42 degrees at eight o'clock—and with just ten days left until Halloween, Jason and Jamie stepped outside their two-story house into the moonless night, afraid their dad was up to one of his old tricks, like jumping out from behind the shed, yelling, "Boo!"
In the darkness, the two kids edged toward the Buick. Jason waved a tiny, anemic flashlight from side to side. "Dad? Dad?" he called into the shadows. No reply. He and his sister walked a little closer.
"Dad?" Jason called again.
"Jason?" It was his father, but his voice sounded different. He talked slowly, in a way that Jason would later describe as "hurt."
"Is this a joke?" Jason asked.
Earlier that evening, as the sun was just about to set, Noorthoek diagnosed the Buick's problem: a faulty fuel pump. That meant he'd have to get underneath the car.
Normally, he'd use a jack to lift it, but it was getting dark and he wasn't dressed warmly, so to speed things up, he used the forklift he'd recently bought for his salvage business.
Noorthoek slid the forks under the Buick's back bumper and then raised the car until its back end was two feet off the ground. After he crawled under the car, he saw that the forklift had bent the exhaust pipe. Now he'd have to fix that too. He gave the pipe a kick to bend it back into shape. "I'm always the first one to preach safety," he says, thinking back on the one precaution he forgot to take. Noorthoek didn't place blocks in front of the car's front tires to keep it from rolling forward off the forks. Which is exactly what it did after he gave the exhaust pipe a couple more kicks.
Jason saw his dad's feet sticking out from underneath the car. By now, Noorthoek had been trapped for almost an hour, with the crooked exhaust pipe pushing into his chest. Unable to take a full breath, he shivered in the cold and drifted in and out of consciousness. Jamie ran into the house and told her mother to call 911.
Jason knew that his mother and sister couldn't lift the four-door sedan, but that didn't stop them from trying. When it didn't budge, the two started to panic. Jamie screamed; Brenda cried.
"Calm down. It'll be okay," Jason said softly.
The sixth grader had driven the forklift only once before, and he'd nearly smashed it into a parked car. At 90 pounds, he didn't have the strength to depress the 10,000-pound vehicle's brakes. Ever since, he'd been afraid to get back on. But now Jason couldn't afford to be scared.
He climbed on and started it up. "Every time he turned the ignition key, it pushed the car forward onto me," his father says. "I kept saying, 'Neutral! Neutral!' "
Jason figured out the machine's complicated gearshift and moved it into neutral as he slid the forks under the car. He pulled a lever, and the Buick started to rise. Finally, the tires were off the ground and Noorthoek could breathe again—for a moment. Like his dad, Jason forgot to put blocks in front of the tires. As the back end of the car rose into the air, the car rolled forward again and crashed back onto Noorthoek.
"I could hear my husband take a deep breath," Brenda recalls, "and then stop."
Desperate now, Jason pulled the forklift's lever once more. Again, the Buick started to come off the ground, but this time, for whatever reason, the front tires didn't roll and the car remained suspended in the air.
Minutes later, Kent City/Tyrone Township's fire chief, Mike Rexford, arrived. Noorthoek lay under the car, ashen but breathing. His internal injuries were minor, but, according to Rexford, his situation was perilous. "The outcome's never been this good," he now says. "How long could he have lasted like that?"
It wasn't until his dad was loaded into an ambulance that the magnitude of the night's events caught up with Jason. "I told him he probably saved his father," says Rexford. Jason broke down and started to sob.
His father was released from the hospital early the next morning.
"I didn't stop shaking until I got home," Noorthoek says. Jason says one happy change has come out of the accident: He gets to spend more time with his dad. Jason Sr., who hasn't touched a car since the Buick fell on him, often spends evenings with Jason playing video games.
"We play Call of Duty and Ultimate Alliance, a game about superheroes," his dad says. Then, as if this irony has just dawned on him, he takes a nice, healthy breath and laughs.
Every evening after he got home from work, Jason Noorthoek Sr. worked on cars in the driveway. The 32-year-old mechanic had supplemented his income by selling parts from salvaged cars for years, but on this night, he had to fix Brenda's car, a 1998 Buick Century that had been stalling for days.
Usually, Brenda, 31, heard her husband come in and out of the house to gather his tools, but not tonight. She hadn't heard a thing for at least an hour. "Go find him," she told Jason and his sister, Jamie, 13. "Seriously."
It was a chilly October night—42 degrees at eight o'clock—and with just ten days left until Halloween, Jason and Jamie stepped outside their two-story house into the moonless night, afraid their dad was up to one of his old tricks, like jumping out from behind the shed, yelling, "Boo!"
In the darkness, the two kids edged toward the Buick. Jason waved a tiny, anemic flashlight from side to side. "Dad? Dad?" he called into the shadows. No reply. He and his sister walked a little closer.
"Dad?" Jason called again.
"Jason?" It was his father, but his voice sounded different. He talked slowly, in a way that Jason would later describe as "hurt."
"Is this a joke?" Jason asked.
Earlier that evening, as the sun was just about to set, Noorthoek diagnosed the Buick's problem: a faulty fuel pump. That meant he'd have to get underneath the car.
Normally, he'd use a jack to lift it, but it was getting dark and he wasn't dressed warmly, so to speed things up, he used the forklift he'd recently bought for his salvage business.
Noorthoek slid the forks under the Buick's back bumper and then raised the car until its back end was two feet off the ground. After he crawled under the car, he saw that the forklift had bent the exhaust pipe. Now he'd have to fix that too. He gave the pipe a kick to bend it back into shape. "I'm always the first one to preach safety," he says, thinking back on the one precaution he forgot to take. Noorthoek didn't place blocks in front of the car's front tires to keep it from rolling forward off the forks. Which is exactly what it did after he gave the exhaust pipe a couple more kicks.
Jason saw his dad's feet sticking out from underneath the car. By now, Noorthoek had been trapped for almost an hour, with the crooked exhaust pipe pushing into his chest. Unable to take a full breath, he shivered in the cold and drifted in and out of consciousness. Jamie ran into the house and told her mother to call 911.
Jason knew that his mother and sister couldn't lift the four-door sedan, but that didn't stop them from trying. When it didn't budge, the two started to panic. Jamie screamed; Brenda cried.
"Calm down. It'll be okay," Jason said softly.
The sixth grader had driven the forklift only once before, and he'd nearly smashed it into a parked car. At 90 pounds, he didn't have the strength to depress the 10,000-pound vehicle's brakes. Ever since, he'd been afraid to get back on. But now Jason couldn't afford to be scared.
He climbed on and started it up. "Every time he turned the ignition key, it pushed the car forward onto me," his father says. "I kept saying, 'Neutral! Neutral!' "
Jason figured out the machine's complicated gearshift and moved it into neutral as he slid the forks under the car. He pulled a lever, and the Buick started to rise. Finally, the tires were off the ground and Noorthoek could breathe again—for a moment. Like his dad, Jason forgot to put blocks in front of the tires. As the back end of the car rose into the air, the car rolled forward again and crashed back onto Noorthoek.
"I could hear my husband take a deep breath," Brenda recalls, "and then stop."
Desperate now, Jason pulled the forklift's lever once more. Again, the Buick started to come off the ground, but this time, for whatever reason, the front tires didn't roll and the car remained suspended in the air.
Minutes later, Kent City/Tyrone Township's fire chief, Mike Rexford, arrived. Noorthoek lay under the car, ashen but breathing. His internal injuries were minor, but, according to Rexford, his situation was perilous. "The outcome's never been this good," he now says. "How long could he have lasted like that?"
It wasn't until his dad was loaded into an ambulance that the magnitude of the night's events caught up with Jason. "I told him he probably saved his father," says Rexford. Jason broke down and started to sob.
His father was released from the hospital early the next morning.
"I didn't stop shaking until I got home," Noorthoek says. Jason says one happy change has come out of the accident: He gets to spend more time with his dad. Jason Sr., who hasn't touched a car since the Buick fell on him, often spends evenings with Jason playing video games.
"We play Call of Duty and Ultimate Alliance, a game about superheroes," his dad says. Then, as if this irony has just dawned on him, he takes a nice, healthy breath and laughs.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The Right Way…
Someone told me this : “Guard Your Heart, it is not for you to simply give away.”
And i remember what i used to think.
I have to get over this. And the only right way is to get back with God, my lover Jesus is waiting for me.
Not the other way. Not the slope that will cause me to tumble and fall and get bruises.
xoxo
And i remember what i used to think.
I have to get over this. And the only right way is to get back with God, my lover Jesus is waiting for me.
Not the other way. Not the slope that will cause me to tumble and fall and get bruises.
xoxo
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The mobile high-tech threat: Smishing
What's the best way to disguise a phishing attempt so no one can tell where a request for personal information or a password really came from? Easy: Send it via text message.
"Smishing" is the name being given to the not-entirely-new but growing practice of sending phishing come-ons and scams via SMS message. And spammers are apparently finding it an increasingly easier proposition to text a phishing message to you rather than to email it traditionally.
Why's that? You've probably received hundreds or thousands of phishing emails and immediately saw through the ruse: Images were broken, the "from" address was wrong, words were misspelled, or links in the message were obviously directing you to phony websites. There are dozens of things that phishers have to get right for an email scam to fool anyone, and that's apparently quite difficult to do. Making things even tougher, many of those emails are now blocked by ISPs and spam filters and never make it to their intended targets.
Those problems don't really exist at the SMS level: Very few SMS messages are blocked, and since they are composed entirely of text, no images required, it's often impossible at a glance to determine if a message is real or fake.
One popular smish threatens the user that he is about to be charged for something unless he cancels it, with a message like: "We're confirming you've signed up for our dating service. You will be charged $2/day unless you cancel your order by clicking here: phonysite.com." Of course there are no pending charges, and the site you're directed to is completely fake, its goal being to collect your credit card number (which you will helpfully enter in order to "cancel" the charges), or install a bit of malware on your computer (or even, someday, on your phone).
Smishing messages may instead direct you to call a toll-free number in order to complete or cancel some financial transaction, the only difference being that a human operator will handily take down your credit card or bank account number for you, to save you the trouble of typing it online. Of course, the number you called is phony, too.
What should you do if you receive a message you fear is a smish attack? The answer should be pretty obvious but bears repeating: Virtually no credible financial institution, utility, or other business will communicate with you via SMS with the exception of your cell phone provider. Don't recognize the website or phone number being sent to you? Don't call it. If you're worried about an upcoming charge, contact the service provider or bank directly via means you know are legitimate and ask them directly about the message. They'll likely tell you what you already know: Just ignore it.
"Smishing" is the name being given to the not-entirely-new but growing practice of sending phishing come-ons and scams via SMS message. And spammers are apparently finding it an increasingly easier proposition to text a phishing message to you rather than to email it traditionally.
Why's that? You've probably received hundreds or thousands of phishing emails and immediately saw through the ruse: Images were broken, the "from" address was wrong, words were misspelled, or links in the message were obviously directing you to phony websites. There are dozens of things that phishers have to get right for an email scam to fool anyone, and that's apparently quite difficult to do. Making things even tougher, many of those emails are now blocked by ISPs and spam filters and never make it to their intended targets.
Those problems don't really exist at the SMS level: Very few SMS messages are blocked, and since they are composed entirely of text, no images required, it's often impossible at a glance to determine if a message is real or fake.
One popular smish threatens the user that he is about to be charged for something unless he cancels it, with a message like: "We're confirming you've signed up for our dating service. You will be charged $2/day unless you cancel your order by clicking here: phonysite.com." Of course there are no pending charges, and the site you're directed to is completely fake, its goal being to collect your credit card number (which you will helpfully enter in order to "cancel" the charges), or install a bit of malware on your computer (or even, someday, on your phone).
Smishing messages may instead direct you to call a toll-free number in order to complete or cancel some financial transaction, the only difference being that a human operator will handily take down your credit card or bank account number for you, to save you the trouble of typing it online. Of course, the number you called is phony, too.
What should you do if you receive a message you fear is a smish attack? The answer should be pretty obvious but bears repeating: Virtually no credible financial institution, utility, or other business will communicate with you via SMS with the exception of your cell phone provider. Don't recognize the website or phone number being sent to you? Don't call it. If you're worried about an upcoming charge, contact the service provider or bank directly via means you know are legitimate and ask them directly about the message. They'll likely tell you what you already know: Just ignore it.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Worst (And Most Common) Etiquette Mistakes
Party Poopers When you receive an invitation to a dinner or party--whether by Evite, voicemail, or casual email--RESPOND. Yeah, that’s what that little “RSVP” thing means. Everyone knows it, yet it’s amazing how many don’t respond. Even for weddings! Planning a party or event requires a lot of work, so do the host a simple favor and let them know if you're coming or not.
Nickel & Dimin’ How annoying is it when you go to dinner with four or more people, the check finally arrives, and one of your meal companions begins to divvy up the check down to the last penny? Sure, we get that Sally had a shrimp salad, and Janet had two iced teas, while Beth only had water, and you ordered a slice of peach pie (a la mode, which is extra). The point is, if you go out to dinner with a group, be prepared to split the bill more or less evenly. If there's an outstanding cost differential, fine, estimate it and be done with it. The person who spends twenty minutes dividing the bill to the dime comes off as a cheapskate –- and kills the festive mood.
The Line-Up Lines are a fact of life. At the post office, the supermarket, just about everywhere these days. For starters, moaners who huff and gripe about standing in a line of three people for all of five minutes are tops on our list. Get over yourself -- if you don’t have a few minutes to wait to buy that loaf of bread, then pick it up another time. Another thing: Don’t show your impatience by creeping up so close to the person in front of you that they can feel your breath. Crowding those around you will not get you to the front any faster, so give them some space. Finally, cutting in line or trying to ignore the fact that there IS a line –- stop it! Everyone’s time is valuable.
The ME Show It’s great to hear all the crazy, wacky, wonderful things happening in the lives of others. Jobs, engagements, breakups, boyfriends, puppies, pregnancies, vacations — very good stuff, all of it. But once you’ve listened to a friend, family member, or colleague spout about their own fabulous life for an hour (or two), it’s normal to expect them to ask, “So, what’s going on with you?” Those who blab on about themselves while you listen intently, then don’t ask a thing about you in return are just plain rude.
Baby Biz Changing a poopy baby diaper around others is nasty -- and we're moms. Changing the other kind of baby diaper in public is one thing, but still should only be done when absolutely necessary!
Mobile Madness As much as we love the modern age, there are days when we long to go to a coffee shop, movie theatre, bookstore, or post office and not hear some teen queen dishing to her friend about last night's hot date with Todd or eavesdrop (unwillingly) on a screaming family feud. Mobile phones are essential, but please, people, pleeeeeeease, use a little restraint on the when's, what's, and where's. We're happy that Todd is "totally built" but we're going to have to start walking around town and slapping people with "TMI" tickets (yes, too much information).
Smokes Everyone has a right to smoke in public, but be conscious of whose face your smoke is blowing into. Are there kids nearby? And we just might kick the butt of the next person we see throwing their burning butt on the ground without putting it out. Really, find an ashtray or trashcan where you can extinguish and dispose of it properly -- that thing is garbage, not decoration for our streets and sidewalks.
The Pee & Flee Public bathrooms get used by everyone -- yup, they're public! So, making a mess of the toilet seat, and then prancing out without bothering to wipe it up -- not cool. Leaving a mess for the next visitor is completely unacceptable (and disgustingly unsanitary, of course). Take 10 seconds to rip off a piece of toilet paper, toilet seat cover, or a paper towel, and do your due diligence!
Stealing...a parking spot, that is. Yeah, you know who you are. If someone has their blinker on and is patiently waiting for a spot, it's theirs. And if you've already passed a spot up, it's gone. Treat others as you expect to be treated, and the parking goddesses will smile down upon you... eventually.
Belly Baring Men, women -- anyone who's passed puberty, everyone who isn't lounging poolside or oceanside -- resist the urge to bare those bellies. They may be beautiful, Buddha-like, jolly, but sometimes they can be flabby, hairy, and not ripe for public consumption. If you're jogging, fellas, t-shirts or tanks won't hurt your workout, so throw one on. Gals, midriff fashions are never really on our "Do" list, and that goes double if your age doesn't contain the word "teen." There are plenty of ways for all of us to flaunt what we got without sharing our tum-tums with the world.
Spitting This gets especially yucky when it's one of those enormous globs that looks like it could be alive. Some people (males, in particular) think it's kind of a cool-guy thing to do. We're here to tell ya that no one wants to see you hock a big gooey one out of your car, onto the sidewalk, or anywhere else for that matter. Try a tissue.
Honking Problem People who honk too often, too unnecessarily, or just to express their emotions are on our list of Most Etiquette Challenged. If you're trying to warn someone about a collision or problem, fine, otherwise it's not that serious. Give it a rest!
xxxxx
Nickel & Dimin’ How annoying is it when you go to dinner with four or more people, the check finally arrives, and one of your meal companions begins to divvy up the check down to the last penny? Sure, we get that Sally had a shrimp salad, and Janet had two iced teas, while Beth only had water, and you ordered a slice of peach pie (a la mode, which is extra). The point is, if you go out to dinner with a group, be prepared to split the bill more or less evenly. If there's an outstanding cost differential, fine, estimate it and be done with it. The person who spends twenty minutes dividing the bill to the dime comes off as a cheapskate –- and kills the festive mood.
The Line-Up Lines are a fact of life. At the post office, the supermarket, just about everywhere these days. For starters, moaners who huff and gripe about standing in a line of three people for all of five minutes are tops on our list. Get over yourself -- if you don’t have a few minutes to wait to buy that loaf of bread, then pick it up another time. Another thing: Don’t show your impatience by creeping up so close to the person in front of you that they can feel your breath. Crowding those around you will not get you to the front any faster, so give them some space. Finally, cutting in line or trying to ignore the fact that there IS a line –- stop it! Everyone’s time is valuable.
The ME Show It’s great to hear all the crazy, wacky, wonderful things happening in the lives of others. Jobs, engagements, breakups, boyfriends, puppies, pregnancies, vacations — very good stuff, all of it. But once you’ve listened to a friend, family member, or colleague spout about their own fabulous life for an hour (or two), it’s normal to expect them to ask, “So, what’s going on with you?” Those who blab on about themselves while you listen intently, then don’t ask a thing about you in return are just plain rude.
Baby Biz Changing a poopy baby diaper around others is nasty -- and we're moms. Changing the other kind of baby diaper in public is one thing, but still should only be done when absolutely necessary!
Mobile Madness As much as we love the modern age, there are days when we long to go to a coffee shop, movie theatre, bookstore, or post office and not hear some teen queen dishing to her friend about last night's hot date with Todd or eavesdrop (unwillingly) on a screaming family feud. Mobile phones are essential, but please, people, pleeeeeeease, use a little restraint on the when's, what's, and where's. We're happy that Todd is "totally built" but we're going to have to start walking around town and slapping people with "TMI" tickets (yes, too much information).
Smokes Everyone has a right to smoke in public, but be conscious of whose face your smoke is blowing into. Are there kids nearby? And we just might kick the butt of the next person we see throwing their burning butt on the ground without putting it out. Really, find an ashtray or trashcan where you can extinguish and dispose of it properly -- that thing is garbage, not decoration for our streets and sidewalks.
The Pee & Flee Public bathrooms get used by everyone -- yup, they're public! So, making a mess of the toilet seat, and then prancing out without bothering to wipe it up -- not cool. Leaving a mess for the next visitor is completely unacceptable (and disgustingly unsanitary, of course). Take 10 seconds to rip off a piece of toilet paper, toilet seat cover, or a paper towel, and do your due diligence!
Stealing...a parking spot, that is. Yeah, you know who you are. If someone has their blinker on and is patiently waiting for a spot, it's theirs. And if you've already passed a spot up, it's gone. Treat others as you expect to be treated, and the parking goddesses will smile down upon you... eventually.
Belly Baring Men, women -- anyone who's passed puberty, everyone who isn't lounging poolside or oceanside -- resist the urge to bare those bellies. They may be beautiful, Buddha-like, jolly, but sometimes they can be flabby, hairy, and not ripe for public consumption. If you're jogging, fellas, t-shirts or tanks won't hurt your workout, so throw one on. Gals, midriff fashions are never really on our "Do" list, and that goes double if your age doesn't contain the word "teen." There are plenty of ways for all of us to flaunt what we got without sharing our tum-tums with the world.
Spitting This gets especially yucky when it's one of those enormous globs that looks like it could be alive. Some people (males, in particular) think it's kind of a cool-guy thing to do. We're here to tell ya that no one wants to see you hock a big gooey one out of your car, onto the sidewalk, or anywhere else for that matter. Try a tissue.
Honking Problem People who honk too often, too unnecessarily, or just to express their emotions are on our list of Most Etiquette Challenged. If you're trying to warn someone about a collision or problem, fine, otherwise it's not that serious. Give it a rest!
xxxxx
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Signs He's Over You
Sure, guys are supposed to be the tougher sex, but when it comes to breaking up with a chick, we turn into serious wusses. Of course, we know the right thing would be to sit you down and say, "Listen, it's over." But no -- instead,
we use passive-aggressive tactics in the hopes that you'll hate us so much, you'll pull the plug first. We use passive-aggressive tactics in the hopes that you'll hate us so much, you'll pull the plug first. Some clues your guy could be taking the coward's way out...
1. He Doesn't Do What He Says He Will
Yes, it's true: You usually have to ask guys about 10 times before they'll actually help you put in those bathroom shelves -- that's typical. But when he promises to go with you to a friend's party and then bails or doesn't call when he says he will, that's a problem. "When I started losing interest in my ex, I intentionally became really flaky," says Bruce, 24. "I just didn't feel like going out of my way for her anymore."
2. He Keeps Asking You, "Are We Okay?"
Let's be honest here: Single men hate to talk about relationships. So if he starts suggesting weekly powwows, take notice. "I didn't want to just flat out break her heart, so instead, I tried to hint that I wasn't the right guy for her," says Jack, 32. "I'd ask, 'So, what do you want for the future?' Since I knew she wanted a guy who could take care of her financially, I'd say something like 'I don't want to be a VP someday. Money is overrated.' After enough of these talks, she realized I wouldn't be the rich husband she wanted."
3. He Makes You into the Bad Guy
Your guy starts constantly choosing his buddies over you... and yet, he says you're the selfish one. It's called deflecting. "I'd been wanting to break up with my girl, but I couldn't bring myself to do it," explains Tyler, 28. "So instead, I made it seem like she was a rotten girlfriend by telling her she wasn't giving me enough of her time or accusing her of cheating." See how it works? Eventually, you'll be dying to free yourself from his incessant harping (or so he hopes).
4. He Makes Comments About Attractive Women
Look, no guy is stupid enough to go on about how sensual some random chick is in front of his girlfriend... unless, of course, he's trying to be inconsiderate. "Once I knew it was over, I just stopped censoring myself," says David, 27. "If I were watching a music video on TV, I would say that I'd never seen a body so perfect. I knew it upset her, but I just didn't care at that point."
we use passive-aggressive tactics in the hopes that you'll hate us so much, you'll pull the plug first. We use passive-aggressive tactics in the hopes that you'll hate us so much, you'll pull the plug first. Some clues your guy could be taking the coward's way out...
1. He Doesn't Do What He Says He Will
Yes, it's true: You usually have to ask guys about 10 times before they'll actually help you put in those bathroom shelves -- that's typical. But when he promises to go with you to a friend's party and then bails or doesn't call when he says he will, that's a problem. "When I started losing interest in my ex, I intentionally became really flaky," says Bruce, 24. "I just didn't feel like going out of my way for her anymore."
2. He Keeps Asking You, "Are We Okay?"
Let's be honest here: Single men hate to talk about relationships. So if he starts suggesting weekly powwows, take notice. "I didn't want to just flat out break her heart, so instead, I tried to hint that I wasn't the right guy for her," says Jack, 32. "I'd ask, 'So, what do you want for the future?' Since I knew she wanted a guy who could take care of her financially, I'd say something like 'I don't want to be a VP someday. Money is overrated.' After enough of these talks, she realized I wouldn't be the rich husband she wanted."
3. He Makes You into the Bad Guy
Your guy starts constantly choosing his buddies over you... and yet, he says you're the selfish one. It's called deflecting. "I'd been wanting to break up with my girl, but I couldn't bring myself to do it," explains Tyler, 28. "So instead, I made it seem like she was a rotten girlfriend by telling her she wasn't giving me enough of her time or accusing her of cheating." See how it works? Eventually, you'll be dying to free yourself from his incessant harping (or so he hopes).
4. He Makes Comments About Attractive Women
Look, no guy is stupid enough to go on about how sensual some random chick is in front of his girlfriend... unless, of course, he's trying to be inconsiderate. "Once I knew it was over, I just stopped censoring myself," says David, 27. "If I were watching a music video on TV, I would say that I'd never seen a body so perfect. I knew it upset her, but I just didn't care at that point."
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Dating Relationship And Romance
If you have been dating for a long time then sooner or later you will cross from just dating to something more serious and it will turn into a full fledged relationship, but how do you know when this happens? Are there are special signs that tell you, you have crossed that threshold?
While not everyone will know or be able to follow up on the signs, there are signs that could indicate that what you have is turning from more than just dating to a relationship. One of the biggest signs that you are heading into something more serious than just casual dating is if the other asks you to meet their parents. Being asked to meet the parents is a sure fire sign that the other wants to take what you have to a deeper level and develop the relationship into something stronger.
If the other declares that they wish to give up dating others and wants you to do the same and just date each other exclusively, then this is another good indication that the other is setting their sights on something a lot more meaningful than just casual dating. A good indication and warning signs that this could happen is the casual asking of the other if you are seeing others.
Another sign that things are changing and this is one that many fail to give any thought too is the change to your dating schedule. For example if previously you were going out a lot to romantic dinners, going out on elaborate dates and generally being a lot more romantic than the dates you are going on now, then this could be an indication that the two of you are moving into what has been called “The comfort zone”. The comfort zone means that the two of you are settling down in front of the TV to watch a movie in comfortable clothing while sharing take away, while there is nothing wrong with doing this if its what you both enjoy, if it is a big change from the type of dates you shared in the beginning it could be a clear indication that the relationship is developing into something more comfortable and deeper.
One clear indication that you are moving into the relationship stage instead of just dating is if you have a argument and you don’t think that this is the end of the relationship, but instead know at the back of your mind that you will work things out.
While these are just of the biggest indications that what you have is turning into something deeper and stronger there is nothing that can tell you better than following what’s in your heart. The most important thing is that you are happy with the way things are going and if you are not ready to move into the relationship stage then be sure to make this clear before things go too far.
While not everyone will know or be able to follow up on the signs, there are signs that could indicate that what you have is turning from more than just dating to a relationship. One of the biggest signs that you are heading into something more serious than just casual dating is if the other asks you to meet their parents. Being asked to meet the parents is a sure fire sign that the other wants to take what you have to a deeper level and develop the relationship into something stronger.
If the other declares that they wish to give up dating others and wants you to do the same and just date each other exclusively, then this is another good indication that the other is setting their sights on something a lot more meaningful than just casual dating. A good indication and warning signs that this could happen is the casual asking of the other if you are seeing others.
Another sign that things are changing and this is one that many fail to give any thought too is the change to your dating schedule. For example if previously you were going out a lot to romantic dinners, going out on elaborate dates and generally being a lot more romantic than the dates you are going on now, then this could be an indication that the two of you are moving into what has been called “The comfort zone”. The comfort zone means that the two of you are settling down in front of the TV to watch a movie in comfortable clothing while sharing take away, while there is nothing wrong with doing this if its what you both enjoy, if it is a big change from the type of dates you shared in the beginning it could be a clear indication that the relationship is developing into something more comfortable and deeper.
One clear indication that you are moving into the relationship stage instead of just dating is if you have a argument and you don’t think that this is the end of the relationship, but instead know at the back of your mind that you will work things out.
While these are just of the biggest indications that what you have is turning into something deeper and stronger there is nothing that can tell you better than following what’s in your heart. The most important thing is that you are happy with the way things are going and if you are not ready to move into the relationship stage then be sure to make this clear before things go too far.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The Claim: Never Blow Your Nose When You Have a Cold
The Facts
Blowing your nose to alleviate stuffiness may be second nature, but some people argue it does no good, reversing the flow of mucus into the sinuses and slowing the drainage.
Counterintuitive, perhaps, but research shows it to be true.
To test the notion, Dr. J. Owen Hendley and other pediatric infectious disease researchers at the University of Virginia conducted CT scans and other measurements as subjects coughed, sneezed and blew their noses. In some cases, the subjects had an opaque dye dripped into their rear nasal cavities.
Coughing and sneezing generated little if any pressure in the nasal cavities. But nose blowing generated enormous pressure — “equivalent to a person’s diastolic blood pressure reading,” Dr. Hendley said — and propelled mucus into the sinuses every time. Dr. Hendley said it was unclear whether this was harmful, but added that during sickness it could shoot viruses or bacteria into the sinuses, and possibly cause further infection.
The proper method is to blow one nostril at a time and to take decongestants, said Dr. Anil Kumar Lalwani, chairman of the department of otolaryngology at the New York University Langone Medical Center. This prevents a buildup of excess pressure.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Blowing your nose can create a buildup of excess pressure in sinus cavities.
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Celebrate Valentine's Day without stuff
You don't have to splurge on fancy gifts to show your partner how much you care. With a little creativity and some advance planning, you can have a romantic Valentine's Day that's all about celebrating your relationship (not simply accumulating more stuff).
Here are some new twists on old standbys (all are light on the planet and most are easy on your wallet). Choose between DIY versions and store-bought in each category.
Massage
> Give your partner a spa-quality rub. Learn how by watching this short video with tips from a National Holistic Institute teacher. Get instructions for Thai, Ayurvedic, and other styles. A bottle of sensual massage oil is a nice added touch.
> Buy a gift certificate at your local spa. Better yet, book a couple's massage and spend the afternoon together.
Chocolate
> Make mouth-watering chocolate truffles. Mark Bittman says it's "incredibly easy" and not time consuming (an all around win-win). Watch "The Minimalist" at work and get his recipe.
> Buy an Edible Chocolate Box. Your sweetie can eat the box after the delicious chocolates inside are gone so nothing goes to waste. You also can't go wrong with any organic or fair-trade certified chocolate.
Flowers
> Team up with your kids and create a floral watercolor or collage for mom or grandma.
> Sign up for a flower share at your local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and your loved one will think of you every time she or he picks up these fresh, local flowers. Or give your honey one fresh flower a week for... a month? or two? You decide. Look for buds that are organic or fair-trade certified.
Poem
> Write a poem. Not your thing? Copy one by hand. Visit Poetry Daily for American poetry or search for classic love poems from the likes of Whitman, Cummings, and more at Poetry Foundation.
> Buy a poetry book and read some poems out loud. (Or, for a no-cost option, borrow from the library.)
Treasure
> Have a V-Day date night at the museum and check out the ancient coins and other priceless treasures.
> Pick out interesting or quirky vintage coins at your local flea market, drill a hole at the top, and string onto silk thread. (You can often find coins with holes already in them.)
Dinner
> Prepare a homemade meal using seasonal, local, and organic ingredients. Don't forget the organic wine and beeswax candles!
> Linger over a romantic meal at your favorite restaurant.
Here are some new twists on old standbys (all are light on the planet and most are easy on your wallet). Choose between DIY versions and store-bought in each category.
Massage
> Give your partner a spa-quality rub. Learn how by watching this short video with tips from a National Holistic Institute teacher. Get instructions for Thai, Ayurvedic, and other styles. A bottle of sensual massage oil is a nice added touch.
> Buy a gift certificate at your local spa. Better yet, book a couple's massage and spend the afternoon together.
Chocolate
> Make mouth-watering chocolate truffles. Mark Bittman says it's "incredibly easy" and not time consuming (an all around win-win). Watch "The Minimalist" at work and get his recipe.
> Buy an Edible Chocolate Box. Your sweetie can eat the box after the delicious chocolates inside are gone so nothing goes to waste. You also can't go wrong with any organic or fair-trade certified chocolate.
Flowers
> Team up with your kids and create a floral watercolor or collage for mom or grandma.
> Sign up for a flower share at your local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and your loved one will think of you every time she or he picks up these fresh, local flowers. Or give your honey one fresh flower a week for... a month? or two? You decide. Look for buds that are organic or fair-trade certified.
Poem
> Write a poem. Not your thing? Copy one by hand. Visit Poetry Daily for American poetry or search for classic love poems from the likes of Whitman, Cummings, and more at Poetry Foundation.
> Buy a poetry book and read some poems out loud. (Or, for a no-cost option, borrow from the library.)
Treasure
> Have a V-Day date night at the museum and check out the ancient coins and other priceless treasures.
> Pick out interesting or quirky vintage coins at your local flea market, drill a hole at the top, and string onto silk thread. (You can often find coins with holes already in them.)
Dinner
> Prepare a homemade meal using seasonal, local, and organic ingredients. Don't forget the organic wine and beeswax candles!
> Linger over a romantic meal at your favorite restaurant.
Eat safe food
There are far too many reports of contaminated foods. Spinach, peanut butter, and baby formula are just a few of the foods that have been recalled over the past couple of years.
The main culprit is the lack of a comprehensive food safety system in the U.S. That said, there are some simple things we can all do when we're preparing food to help ensure that we're eating the safest food possible.
Food expert Marion Nestle (a professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, and author of several books including What to Eat and Safe Food) dispenses helpful tips in her informative answers to the following questions:
Are we seeing more cases of food contamination, and if so, why?
I'm not sure we are seeing more contamination; it's just that the incidents affect more people in more places. This is a consequence of our increasingly centralized food production system. A food contaminated in one location gets distributed throughout the country.
What can consumers do to protect themselves from food contamination?
Fortunately, cooking solves a lot of food safety problems.
Following standard food safety rules at home makes good sense for everyone. These are:
- Keep hot foods hot.
- Refrigerate foods.
- Separate raw from cooked foods.
- Keep food preparation surfaces and utensils clean.
- Wash anything that will be eaten raw.
- Cook everything else long enough to kill potentially harmful microbes. (The higher the temperature, the faster bugs get killed.)
The basic principles are simple: Microbes proliferate at warm temperatures, refrigeration slows down proliferation, and cooking kills everything.
What are high-risk foods, and what can consumers do to protect themselves when dealing with these foods?
These days anything uncooked is high risk.
The problems with the contaminated spinach would have been solved easily by blanching the spinach for a minute in boiling water.
Can buying local and/or organic foods offer protection againt foodborne illness?
It is perfectly possible for locally grown food to be contaminated, but if it is, it will affect far fewer people. There is no reason to think that organic produce should have fewer or more contaminants than industrial produce, and studies have shown them to be much the same.
The main culprit is the lack of a comprehensive food safety system in the U.S. That said, there are some simple things we can all do when we're preparing food to help ensure that we're eating the safest food possible.
Food expert Marion Nestle (a professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, and author of several books including What to Eat and Safe Food) dispenses helpful tips in her informative answers to the following questions:
Are we seeing more cases of food contamination, and if so, why?
I'm not sure we are seeing more contamination; it's just that the incidents affect more people in more places. This is a consequence of our increasingly centralized food production system. A food contaminated in one location gets distributed throughout the country.
What can consumers do to protect themselves from food contamination?
Fortunately, cooking solves a lot of food safety problems.
Following standard food safety rules at home makes good sense for everyone. These are:
- Keep hot foods hot.
- Refrigerate foods.
- Separate raw from cooked foods.
- Keep food preparation surfaces and utensils clean.
- Wash anything that will be eaten raw.
- Cook everything else long enough to kill potentially harmful microbes. (The higher the temperature, the faster bugs get killed.)
The basic principles are simple: Microbes proliferate at warm temperatures, refrigeration slows down proliferation, and cooking kills everything.
What are high-risk foods, and what can consumers do to protect themselves when dealing with these foods?
These days anything uncooked is high risk.
The problems with the contaminated spinach would have been solved easily by blanching the spinach for a minute in boiling water.
Can buying local and/or organic foods offer protection againt foodborne illness?
It is perfectly possible for locally grown food to be contaminated, but if it is, it will affect far fewer people. There is no reason to think that organic produce should have fewer or more contaminants than industrial produce, and studies have shown them to be much the same.
Five recycling mysteries solved!
Wondering what to do with your stash of old batteries or the cans of unneeded paint taking up space in your garage? You know you shouldn't throw them out, but it really is time to get rid of them.
Resist the temptation to toss them in the trash anyway. The reason: They (and everything on the list below) contain toxic chemicals capable of contaminating the environment if not disposed of properly.
Unlike items that are picked up at the curb, you'll have to make a special effort to unload these ones responsibly. But, with a little advance planning and some good info, you'll see that it's really quite simple to dispose of these seemingly mysterious items. Here's how:
Batteries. Recycling rechargeable batteries is fairly easy. Home Depot, Staples, Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers take them back free of charge. There are fewer options for single-use batteries, but look for bins at your local Whole Foods Market, Ikea, or library. Otherwise, your best bet is the local household hazardous waste drop-off site. Where is it and what are your closest drop-off options? Search here for answers.
CFLs. These energy-efficient bulbs are becoming easier to get rid of. Just drop old bulbs off at any Home Depot or Ikea for free recycling. Or ask about CFL recycling at your local Ace Hardware or home improvement store. You can search for other nearby solutions.
Electronics. Every retailer that takes back rechargeable batteries also accepts mobile phones, as do most wireless providers. For computers, cameras, televisions, and others it's worthwhile do a little homework because some stores charge fees depending on item and brand. Check out Best Buy, Staples, and Office Depot to see what's the best fit. Some places, like Radio Shack, have trade-in programs where you can receive store credit for your old gadgets.
Motor Oil. In case you need some motivation, consider this factoid from Earth911: Every gallon of used motor oil that's improperly disposed of can contaminate one million gallons of drinking water. Bring it to Wal-Mart, Autozone, Jiffy Lube, or search online for more convenient choices.
Paint. It's among the harder items in this group to dispose of, but it's worth it and totally doable. If the paint is still in good shape, consider donating it. As of now, there aren't any retailers that accept used paint so you'll need to make a special trip. Search Earth911 for a comprehensive list of options.
Resist the temptation to toss them in the trash anyway. The reason: They (and everything on the list below) contain toxic chemicals capable of contaminating the environment if not disposed of properly.
Unlike items that are picked up at the curb, you'll have to make a special effort to unload these ones responsibly. But, with a little advance planning and some good info, you'll see that it's really quite simple to dispose of these seemingly mysterious items. Here's how:
Batteries. Recycling rechargeable batteries is fairly easy. Home Depot, Staples, Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers take them back free of charge. There are fewer options for single-use batteries, but look for bins at your local Whole Foods Market, Ikea, or library. Otherwise, your best bet is the local household hazardous waste drop-off site. Where is it and what are your closest drop-off options? Search here for answers.
CFLs. These energy-efficient bulbs are becoming easier to get rid of. Just drop old bulbs off at any Home Depot or Ikea for free recycling. Or ask about CFL recycling at your local Ace Hardware or home improvement store. You can search for other nearby solutions.
Electronics. Every retailer that takes back rechargeable batteries also accepts mobile phones, as do most wireless providers. For computers, cameras, televisions, and others it's worthwhile do a little homework because some stores charge fees depending on item and brand. Check out Best Buy, Staples, and Office Depot to see what's the best fit. Some places, like Radio Shack, have trade-in programs where you can receive store credit for your old gadgets.
Motor Oil. In case you need some motivation, consider this factoid from Earth911: Every gallon of used motor oil that's improperly disposed of can contaminate one million gallons of drinking water. Bring it to Wal-Mart, Autozone, Jiffy Lube, or search online for more convenient choices.
Paint. It's among the harder items in this group to dispose of, but it's worth it and totally doable. If the paint is still in good shape, consider donating it. As of now, there aren't any retailers that accept used paint so you'll need to make a special trip. Search Earth911 for a comprehensive list of options.
Monday, January 19, 2009
General Advice
Mosquito bites are annoying enough in themselves, but on top of that, some tropical diseases are insect borne, so applying mosquito repellent after sunset is a must.
Gastro enteric problems are among the most common ailments visitors to Thailand complain about. These are generally the result of consuming contaminated food or water, so be careful about where and what you eat.
A funny stomach can also be related to the change of climate. Remember, Thailand is a tropical country and the extreme heat and humidity can affect your overall well-being. In order to avoid dehydration, make sure you drink plenty of water. You'll see that the locals love their drinks with ice, even beer! - no wonder, it's always hot here - but most visitors tend to avoid ice cubes or crushed ice, and stick with bottled drinks, which are available in most places. Alternatively carry your own.
You'll also find that there is an abundance of food at all times both at day and night. If you eat at any of the roadside stalls check that your food is freshly prepared in front of you, and you hopefully won't have any problems.
Mosquito bites are annoying enough in themselves, but on top of that, some tropical diseases are insect borne, so applying mosquito repellent after sunset is a must.
Gastro enteric problems are among the most common ailments visitors to Thailand complain about. These are generally the result of consuming contaminated food or water, so be careful about where and what you eat.
A funny stomach can also be related to the change of climate. Remember, Thailand is a tropical country and the extreme heat and humidity can affect your overall well-being. In order to avoid dehydration, make sure you drink plenty of water. You'll see that the locals love their drinks with ice, even beer! - no wonder, it's always hot here - but most visitors tend to avoid ice cubes or crushed ice, and stick with bottled drinks, which are available in most places. Alternatively carry your own.
You'll also find that there is an abundance of food at all times both at day and night. If you eat at any of the roadside stalls check that your food is freshly prepared in front of you, and you hopefully won't have any problems.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Be a Quitter
Stop smoking, drinking, or binge eating with these three alternative therapies.
1. Clinical Hypnotherapy
What: Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnotism as a form of healing. And if you’re scared that you might be tricked into doing the chicken dance, one of our editors has undergone this treatment with no *cluck* side *cluck* effects *cluck*.
How: It is all about getting you to feel relaxed, allowing you to properly open up and letting the hypnotherapist deal directly with your subconscious. The therapist gets you into a calm and peaceful frame of mind through a relaxing voice and breathing techniques. Once you’ve entered this trance-like state, they can then tackle your concerns, fears, addictions, or whatever other issues you may have.
2. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
What: EFT is an emotional form of acupuncture. EFT considers addiction, depression or even something physical like a bad back to be disruptions in the flow of energy around your body. EFT, commonly known as “tapping,” is about unblocking that disruption and restoring the balance of energy in your body.
How: Like Chinese acupuncture, EFT tackles your issues by targeting the different meridians, or points in your body, that correspond with different illnesses or concerns. But, unlike the Chinese treatment, the points are not treated with needles, but through rhythmic tapping with the tips of your fingers. At the same time you will be vocalizing the fears and concerns related to your specific problem. By doing this, you can unblock the disruption and restore your body’s balance.
3. Laughter Therapy
What: Hahaha. No, we’re not joking. This therapy technique encourages you to laugh as loud, as long and as hard as possible. You may appear a little bit insane but that’s the whole point, it’s all about letting go and having a good chuckle.
How: Laughter improves your circulation, which in turn benefits many bodily functions such as digestion. It also relieves stress.
1. Clinical Hypnotherapy
What: Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnotism as a form of healing. And if you’re scared that you might be tricked into doing the chicken dance, one of our editors has undergone this treatment with no *cluck* side *cluck* effects *cluck*.
How: It is all about getting you to feel relaxed, allowing you to properly open up and letting the hypnotherapist deal directly with your subconscious. The therapist gets you into a calm and peaceful frame of mind through a relaxing voice and breathing techniques. Once you’ve entered this trance-like state, they can then tackle your concerns, fears, addictions, or whatever other issues you may have.
2. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
What: EFT is an emotional form of acupuncture. EFT considers addiction, depression or even something physical like a bad back to be disruptions in the flow of energy around your body. EFT, commonly known as “tapping,” is about unblocking that disruption and restoring the balance of energy in your body.
How: Like Chinese acupuncture, EFT tackles your issues by targeting the different meridians, or points in your body, that correspond with different illnesses or concerns. But, unlike the Chinese treatment, the points are not treated with needles, but through rhythmic tapping with the tips of your fingers. At the same time you will be vocalizing the fears and concerns related to your specific problem. By doing this, you can unblock the disruption and restore your body’s balance.
3. Laughter Therapy
What: Hahaha. No, we’re not joking. This therapy technique encourages you to laugh as loud, as long and as hard as possible. You may appear a little bit insane but that’s the whole point, it’s all about letting go and having a good chuckle.
How: Laughter improves your circulation, which in turn benefits many bodily functions such as digestion. It also relieves stress.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Hangover Cures for the First Day of 2009!!!
1. Hair of the dogGetting plastered AGAIN actually works, well, for a little while. Hangovers are caused by the liver trying to process the toxic ethanol and methanol in booze. Methanol is the really nasty one so by feeding a perpetual stream of booze to your liver, you keep it busy processing the ethanol sparing you from the effects of the methanol.
2. Spicy food
Like booze, spicy food can keep your body from getting to the methanol as it busies itself with that somtam pla raa you just shoveled into your mouth. Yes, once again you’re only delaying the inevitable.
3. Tylenol before bed
Water + anti-inflammatory = less pain when you wake up. Don’t ask us, it just works.
4. Throw Up
It’s not big, it’s not clever but you’ll feel so much better afterwards.
5. Alka seltzer
It’s too late, you’re in pain. You need aspirin and lots and lots of water.
Nightlife What's On...
What: Brandon Block rocks Bangkok
When: January 16, 2009
Where: Q-Bar, Sukhumvit Soi 11
Brandon is probably one of, if not the most entertaining and unique DJ and personality you'll ever find. He's best known for his uplifting party house music behind the decks, and his infamous havoc causing antics on the other side of the turntables. Brandon's Dj-ing career started back in '88 in the early days of the 'Acid House' explosion at a night called 'Zig Zag' in London. His reputation grew quickly and he took his first trip to the Island of Ibiza in 1990, which has since become an annual pilgrimage, establishing Brandon as an essential part of the legacy of the island. Brandon was Instrumental in the start of the World Famous Space terrace along with residencies at every big club in Ibiza. You name it he played there. He also held various residencies in the early nineties including His famous Sunday night with Co-Promoter and Friend Lisa Loud held at the Milk Bar called FUBAR for obvious reasons.
Brandon Block holds many residencies at some of the best clubs around to include the infamous ‘Turnmills’ (London). He is also constantly travelling the world spinning at some of the best clubs, and is set to make a return in 2008 as one of Miss Moneypenny’s resident DJ’s in the UK, Ibiza and Greece. Ticket prices at 700 baht and inclusive of 2 drinks.
When: January 16, 2009
Where: Q-Bar, Sukhumvit Soi 11
Brandon is probably one of, if not the most entertaining and unique DJ and personality you'll ever find. He's best known for his uplifting party house music behind the decks, and his infamous havoc causing antics on the other side of the turntables. Brandon's Dj-ing career started back in '88 in the early days of the 'Acid House' explosion at a night called 'Zig Zag' in London. His reputation grew quickly and he took his first trip to the Island of Ibiza in 1990, which has since become an annual pilgrimage, establishing Brandon as an essential part of the legacy of the island. Brandon was Instrumental in the start of the World Famous Space terrace along with residencies at every big club in Ibiza. You name it he played there. He also held various residencies in the early nineties including His famous Sunday night with Co-Promoter and Friend Lisa Loud held at the Milk Bar called FUBAR for obvious reasons.
Brandon Block holds many residencies at some of the best clubs around to include the infamous ‘Turnmills’ (London). He is also constantly travelling the world spinning at some of the best clubs, and is set to make a return in 2008 as one of Miss Moneypenny’s resident DJ’s in the UK, Ibiza and Greece. Ticket prices at 700 baht and inclusive of 2 drinks.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009
Hai all galls out there...
Welcome to the year 2009, i believe you all have made your new year resolution. But i am curious, does tat really works? Ha Ha... may be or maybe not... but we all have to believe tat we have the will to change, we really can make the difference. The choices is all in our hand, right. We dont need other people to tell us what to do or whatsoever...yeah!
Therefore, you , all the gals out there, come forward to share out your experience. The world today is about NO boundries. So maybe we all together in our bedrooms or having a Latte in a cafe, feel free to write in, OK!
Tell us about a joke you came across, your lovely boyfriend, your litle cute pet, and or yourdreams. And not forgetting, you can sell or trade at the same time.
Well for this moment now, i really cant wait to hear from you from any parts of the WORLD.
LOVE YOU ALL...Kiss...Kiss
Bye.
Welcome to the year 2009, i believe you all have made your new year resolution. But i am curious, does tat really works? Ha Ha... may be or maybe not... but we all have to believe tat we have the will to change, we really can make the difference. The choices is all in our hand, right. We dont need other people to tell us what to do or whatsoever...yeah!
Therefore, you , all the gals out there, come forward to share out your experience. The world today is about NO boundries. So maybe we all together in our bedrooms or having a Latte in a cafe, feel free to write in, OK!
Tell us about a joke you came across, your lovely boyfriend, your litle cute pet, and or yourdreams. And not forgetting, you can sell or trade at the same time.
Well for this moment now, i really cant wait to hear from you from any parts of the WORLD.
LOVE YOU ALL...Kiss...Kiss
Bye.
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