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March 31, 2009 at 7:30 am · Filed under Misc Infos
“Pooh,” said Christopher Robin, “where did you find that pole?”
Pooh looked at the pole in his hands. “I just found it,” he said. “I thought it ought to be useful, so I just picked it up.”
~Pooh Book of Quotations
What things have you found (or acquired) that you thought might be useful? What precious stuff is lurking on, in or under your desk, bed, closets or drawers? Consider this: If it is buried behind closed doors, under the desk or stuffed in the junk drawer, then how valuable and how useful can it be to you or anyone else?
You can find extra hours in your day and extra money in your pockets simply by intensifying your simplification skills. Are you like Winnie-the-Pooh? Do you find stuff that ought to be useful and then spend time and money just to store it, clean it, repair it, insure it and worry over it? Let me share with you some insights that I have learned along my journey of simplicity.
– Nothing in my drawers or closets got there by accident. Everything, at least on the day I brought it home, was supposed to be useful. No doubt, the acquisition was connected to an emotion, an expectation or a hope that something miraculous would happen.
Rx: I must pause to consider a compelling reason to own something before acquiring it. Will it bring joy and beauty into my life, or is it something that will require cleaning, storing, insuring, maintaining and eventually become a burden?
– In the process of cleaning out kitchen drawers, I discovered four vegetable peelers. I really like vegetables, but do I need four peelers especially when I most often use a small paring knife? Maybe I could exchange one for an apple corer.
Rx: Specialization may be just fine in medicine, but too many single-purpose gadgets take up precious space. Let’s get real here! I ask myself, “Do I already have an adequate gadget? Do I really need this specialty one?” There will always be new and better products that Madison Avenue advertisers are promoting with the ultimate goal to part me from my money. I need to think twice about a specialty item! What I already own probably works just fine, so why add more stuff?
– My desire for a good deal can cloud my judgment, and I end up making too many purchases. When I see a markdown, I immediately decide I need it.
Rx: Shopping is free, but buying takes time and costs money. Items brought home require space for storage and energy to maintain. A bargain is not a real bargain if the item ends up in the back of a closet or drawer. I must consider the cost per wear or per use before I buy an item. For example, a new flashy dress for the upcoming party costs $150. If that same outfit can also be worn to next month’s wedding, the annual office party, on the January cruise to the Bahamas and a special occasion in the spring, then the cost of $150 now becomes $30 per wear. This may be the bargain I am looking for! But, if that dress is overly flashy and can only be worn for a summer party, then the cost maybe exorbitant.
– Through the family’s growing years, I gathered ’stuff’ to feather the nest. Now I am taking time to scrutinize it all. Overabundance is a waster: time-waster because I search too long for the item I want; a money-waster because I spend on items that have a long shelf life, but add little to the quality of my life; and an energy waster as I need to clean, store, insure, maintain…
Rx: Excess buries the treasures that bring me delight. It is easier to organize a few treasures than organize a whole closet full of unused stuff. I will purge and simplify first.
– Furniture is generally not a problem in simplifying my life. These are big items, and I have limited space for big objects. The difficulty is with all those innocent little things that have entered the household for emotional reasons. These are the hardest to dispose. They are the knick-knacks given to me by loving friends and relatives. They are the souvenirs from my travels. They are my children’s artwork or their childhood toys. The clue that these treasures are out of control is when they bring me more grief than joy or when I need to expend too much energy to maintain them.
Rx: I will clear out what I do not use and those items that do not bring pleasure into my life. If it is just taking up space, I will consider it a candidate for recycling.
– More than three of anything constitutes a collection, and collections come with strings attached. They grow, and they are hard to part with.
Rx: I vow to stop saving more than I can manage.
My goal throughout the simplification journey was to have one empty drawer and extra closet space. This lovely “emptiness” is a reminder that I have taken control over my stuff. Bareness in my storage area is an expression of how good it feels to simplify.
It is Your Turn
What is your goal? Do you need to sort through the storage areas of your home and office and take a close look at the purpose of everything you own? It should be useful and used on a regular basis, not stored for a someday. It should add beauty and joy to your life, not add extra work to maintain its condition.
Begin to set limits on what you put into storage. Clear your closets (drawers, desk, garage, attic and all the rooms in your home) in order to create breathing space. As a professional organizer, I find that the biggest problem most of my clients have is not that they do not have enough space, it is the fact that they have way too much stuff. Do not let your possessions begin to possess you. It is time to take control.
Judith Kirk provides hand-on and coaching in simplification and organizational mastery. She uses a holistic approach to teach life management skills and assures an immediate physical, emotional and psychological payoff when chaos and clutter are eliminated. The impact of simplifying and organizing renews the spirit and builds confidence. Order is the foundation upon which to build inner peace, contentment and joy in life. Subscribe to FREE monthly newsletter on website www.OrganizingResources.com
March 31, 2009 at 4:37 am · Filed under Misc Infos
Spirit Dancer
The spirit dancer is the card of creative expression. Of exploring our inner truths and desires. Now is the time to open your heart and mind. Listen to your inner self and determine to bring forth and express all that is you. It is the time to let your creativity burst through. To jump into the dance of life and dare to be a full expression of your inner self.
Now is the time for creative endeavours. A time to spontaniously express your hopes and dreams. To allow yourself to expand your awareness, to dare to dream.
The spirit dancers message is clear. The coming months will be a great time to express yourself clearly. All forms of art and communication will expand in leaps and bounds. This is time of the inner visionary, the artist, the creator.
Now is the time to align your inner self with the outer world. A time to move closer to your dreams, a time to bring your inner thoughts to the outer world.
A time to create your own world, be master of your own destiny.
Affirmation.
My life is a perfect reflection of inner joy and light. Today I express all that I am, and all that I can be. I magnetize loving harmony within.
I am divine.
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March 30, 2009 at 7:04 pm · Filed under House Of Travel, Looking for Adventure, Product Infos
Travel Accessories tell a lot about the aliveness & personality of the soul bearing them. Depending on the style & colour of their Travel Accessories, & indeed what certain accessories we are holding, you can derive insight into what commonwealth we are from, whether we are happy, extroverted & energetic or old fashioned, whether we are well off financially or have small funds free & countless number of other particulars.
The buying squad at Mori Baggage & Gifts lately returned from the Travel Accessories Show in Washington, England. - the largest exhibition of Travel Accessories & leather goods in the world. For 2 days, purchasers walked the aisles seeking the popular old styles in baggage, briefcases & Travel Accessories.
No matter what someone supposes you cannot journey without some sort of accessory. Whether it be suitcases, suit bags, brief cases or funds pouches you will constantly take some form of travel accessory with you.
President of Mori Luggage & Gifts, John Mori, pronounced the Travel Accessories Show was an capital chance to network with other clienteles who also manufacture Travel Accessories.
“The Travel Accessories Show allows us to meet with all of the leading manufacturers in our industry,” he said.
“With the improving economy & travel increasing, we were pleased to discover plenty of old, innovative travel products for 2004. Our customers expect us to always have the newest items that make travelling easier.”
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March 29, 2009 at 2:32 am · Filed under Misc Infos
Glass ceiling or partners in sabotage? While the glass ceiling exists, very often women undermine their success by how they communicate in the workplace. We’ve learned to dress for success but have we learned the language of success? When Catalyst, a non-profit organization dealing with women’s issues asked
“What holds women back from top management?”
Fifty-two per cent said “Male stereotyping and preconceptions of women.”
When they asked “How can women succeed?”
Sixty-one per cent said “Developing a style with which male managers are comfortable.” It seems communication style is vitally important.
Here are ten ways women weaken their image and what they can be do about it.
1.Too much head nodding-When women nod, they mean “I hear you,”
“I understand.” Men interpret head nodding as agreement with their ideas.
Too much head nodding will be perceived as weakness and may result in miscommunication. Continual head bobbing creates a subliminal message of submissiveness.
2.Uptalk-A rising inflection at the end of a sentence sounds tentative, as if posing a question. This is a real credibility killer. Women will not be taken seriously with this vocal pattern. To speak with authority practice bringing the voice down at the end of a sentence. American intonation patterns use a downward inflection to declare or demand and a rising inflection to question or indicate uncertainty.
This is not true for all cultures. In Canada, India, Pakistan, France and China it is more commonplace to hear the voice rise at the end of a sentence. This pattern is sometimes used by American men in the South or by Generation X. It is not effective for either sex.
3. Weak Language
Tag lines-Some communicators make a statement and then ask for validation. “This is a good idea, don’t you think? “We have the best team, right?” Tag lines weaken conviction and authority. Eliminate them.
Modifiers-Words such as some, just, only, hopefully, and guess, minimize the message and the messenger. “This is just a thought.” “I’m only a beginner,” “Hopefully, I’ve done a good job,” “I guess I have a question,” are weak statements. They signal a lack of confidence and tell the listener that it’s not very important. Constant apologizing is not appropriate and will have the same effect. Weed out wimpy words and replace them with powerful language. This is most commonly a female pattern.
time to sound confident and full of conviction.
4.Allowing interruptions-Men jump in and say what they think. They tend to interrupt more than women. Women are more likely to allow themselves to be cut off and lose credit for their ideas. Instead, they can say, “I’m not finished,” ” Please hold your questions,” “These interruptions break everyone’s train of thought” or continue talking and finish your point.
5.Not speaking up (Waiting to be called on)-Still waters may run deep but in our business culture, people who don’t speak up are perceived as not knowing anything. Commit to making one contribution at every meeting. It may be as simple as underscoring a point or adding to what ’s been said. Some women wait to be called on or have difficulty taking the floor. It may be necessary to interrupt to have your say. Do it. You must be heard to be a counted.
6.Dressing too sexy-A visual impression takes seven seconds or less. Clothing and appearance are a visual shorthand. Women who wear spiked heels, low cut blouses, heavy make-up, and micro-mini skirts are communicating sexual availability rather than career mobility. To succeed in the workplace, women must dress the part. You don’t have to sacrifice femininity, but don’t appear too flashy. The goal is to look professionally attractive. To achieve advancement, dress one level above your present position. If you are a supervisor, dress, like a manager. On the opposite end of the continuum, executive women may dress too frumpy. At senior levels it’s no longer what you know but who you are as a leader. If a woman executive doesn’t look the part, she’ll lose respect and credibility.
7.Too soft spoken-A soft or breathy voice may sound sexy but it indicates insecurity or lack of confidence.
Breathe from the diaphragm and project the voice so that every person at the meeting can hear. If they have to strain to listen, they will tune you out. A speaker loses conviction when ideas are presented in a soft voice. Confident women project their voices.
8.Allowing others to take credit for ideas-A common complaint of women is that men take credit for their ideas. When this happens women must learn to speak up and claim their contributions. “Excuse me, I just said that a minute ago.” “How is that different from what I just proposed?” Do not sit quietly while someone intercepts your idea.
9.Weak Body posture-Cute gestures such as shrugging shoulders, not making direct eye contact, standing with one leg crossed at the ankle and a weak handshake will weaken one’s visual impact. Men naturally take up more space. Hold your ground. Stand tall and sit up straight, make direct eye contact and ground your energy. Channel nervousness by using hand gestures about the waist. Act like you belong. You have a right to be there.
10.Avoiding public speaking. This is one of the biggest mistakes women can make in their careers. Men don’t have a glass ceiling. Public speaking is an opportunity for visibility and equal exposure. Confront your fear, get some coaching, and get out there and shine.
Diane DiResta, President of New York based DiResta Communications, Inc. helps executives to speak with authority and connect with passion to achieve business results and with women who want to make it in a man’s world. She is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz (Chandler House Press). and Conversations on Success (Insight Publishing) To subscribe to a free online newsletter visit www.diresta.com..
March 28, 2009 at 8:04 pm · Filed under Misc Infos
There is just something that makes women NOT get attracted to men
who have lower STATUS than themselves. There is always tension when
a lady is taller than her man, she makes more money than him or when
a guy is being ‘led around’ by his girlfriend or wife..
SCENE 1 You ask the lady where she would like to go. If she
seems indifferent, make a decision: take her to a place YOU know and
think she would like.If you don’t, she won’t see you as a leader.
SCENE 2 If you are dating this lady who seems so beautiful,
such great company and seems successful too, you think you like her
A LOT. You ask her out a second time and she agrees.
DO NOT:
1 tell her that you’re beginning to have feelings for her
2. do not call her the next day to ask her out again.
You need to: give her a little space - let her ‘miss’ you
just a bit.Let her pursue you.
SCENE 3. You meet this nice babe and get her phone number and email
address. You set a date and what? - she doesn’t turn up.
she was ‘busy’.Call her tomorrow and she is still ‘busy’. What happened?
This ‘babe’ probably committed herself and later changed her mind…
What to do? Give her a few days and then call again- confront her with her poor behaviour.
If there is no change, move on.
HOT TIP:
When you ask a lady what she ‘wants to do’, you put her in control.
Most women DO NOT LIKE THIS. It makes them well uncomfortable.
* If you can’t make up your mind about where to take her, and then
wind up taking her to her favourite cafe, you have failed.Why?
You have shown that you CAN’T LEAD.
*Remember to always treat your girlfriend / date well.
So - what kind of men are women attracted to?
~Men who LEAD. Men who are in control of themselves and situations.
~Men who MAKE DECISIONS and stand by them. (This is why you can
ask a girl what she wants and take her to her favourite cafe / club
tell her how you feel about her and watch as she loses interest in you.)
~Men who treat them well but don’t allow the woman to control them.
~Men who show respect for women enough to take no for an answer.
~Men who look after their personal hygiene and grooming
~ Men who show interest in the lady - as a person not as a sex object.
The list goes on.
CONCLUSION:
Attraction is not like other areas of life.It just happens. Guys, being
too ‘nice’ won’t earn you any more points. Attraction seems to be
triggered by things that make no sense at all and can be easily
destroyed. ver to you…
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March 28, 2009 at 9:10 am · Filed under Best Psychology Resources
Rehabilitation from drug addiction is a complex process. It involves commitment from the individual addict to abstain from further drug use. The physical dependence on the drug needs to be overcome through medical intervention. Medical supervision is essential to safely detoxify an addicted individual. Safety is an issue since sudden withdrawal of a drug will lead to very profound physiological changes that can be very uncomfortable and can sometimes be life threatening. The range of drugs abused is wide but general principles apply to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
After the medical detoxification process, which is often in an inpatient setting, a program to continue the rehab process as an outpatient is essential. Sometimes replacement drugs are needed such as methadone maintenance programs where patients are given methadone to replace the heroin that is abused. The methadone helps prevent the euphoria and at the same time decreases the craving that is central to addiction. A typical dose that may work is 30-60 milligrams of methadone daily but this is variable and depends on the intensity of addiction among other factors. Alcohol rehab often involves an acute hospital based detoxification where a thorough medical assessment is done and then drugs belonging to the class called benzodiazepines are given to prevent withdrawal. Medical issues are often the main reason an addict enters a treatment entry point.
After this acute phase an outpatient 12 step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous is critical to maintain abstinence. Many patients who are addicted to drugs have co-morbid psychiatric conditions like depression that need to be addressed. Others have HIV/AIDS, which also need to be managed if a lasting solution is needed. Many rehab programs are covered by insurance and charity. They also have social workers who will help with the practical aspects of getting back to a productive life.
Above all, the commitment of the individuals working in the program helps sustain and develop faith and trust in the system since addicts are often marginalized members of society.
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March 26, 2009 at 1:46 am · Filed under Finance Resources, Wheels, World Of Insurance
TX Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements by Law
- Bodily Injury Liability (one person): $25,000 Limit
- Bodily Injury Liability (all people involved):$50,000 Limit
- Property Damage Liability: $25,000 Limit
*As of 4/1/08,these higher requirements moved into effect
In Texas, a person must always be found blameable for causing an accident and they, along with their auto insurance underwriter, are financially answerable for paying for ensuant damages. This system is known as the tort system. There are multiple other states that follow this kinde of system, but specific rules and regulations may deviate by state.
To have better insurance protection, you can opt for uninsured motorist coverage. This policy option covers the liabilities involved with bodily injury caused in an accident with an uninsured/underinsured driver. This specific type of insurance coverage isn’t necessary in Texas, but it is advocated to at least examine if this specific type of auto insurance coverage would be good for you.
Texas auto insurance can be pricey. In 2003, the premium paid on average was slightly over $900 and several Texas motorists are uninformed that their auto insurance rates could be shrunk. Cyberspace is a wonderful place to start finding more affordable insurance policies. There are a diverse number of websites that let you immediately compare insurance rates.
These insurance comparison websites can help you save money, but it isn’t a guarantee to always keeping your auto insurance costs low. In general, rates tend to increase over time. From 1999 - 2006, insurance expenses did not drop-off. Finally, in 2007, average expenses did decrease, but by only about 1 prcent. 2008 also was able to show some decreases in rates, however, they are expected to grow again in 2009 as the economy gets worse.
As your driving history gets stronger or your personal situation changes, you may not be getting all the insurance discounts you qualify for and will end up paying more for insurance. Recently, rates rose almost 6% in one year! You won’t see your auto insurance agency always telling you about premium discounts and overall, auto insurance rates go up over time. To get cheaper rates, get a free rate quote from an auto insurance comparison service.
March 24, 2009 at 3:59 pm · Filed under Shopping Portal, Sports Portal, World Of Recreation
Owning the correct fishing items is an exceptionally critical thing to remember when your are looking at your forthcoming fishing excursion. You need to let yourself the correct items to fall into the “mind set” & get the optimal benefits of fishing. Purchasing the appropriate fishing equipment will help you in a number of ways. As you may well be aware, the more tools you procure the easier fishing will become. One of the vital things you should ask yourself is, do you possess all that you require prior to you heading out on your outing? To be victorious you would be prudent to ensure that your fishing expedition commences with procuring the correct fishing supplies. There are countless kinds of fishing tools and it mainly depends on type of water you will be fishing at, what kind of fish you are searching for & the form of fishing that you desire.
There are many types and styles of fishing reels that carry a choice of affordability. If you are looking to enter into commercial fishing you should guarantee that your fishing items is intended for that sort of use. Professional fishing needs a lot more tougher equipment. Since commercial fishing gear has 2 to three times the use they wear down much more rapidly. This definitely makes it much more shrewd to pay the extra cash straight up. There are a range of items so that you can make a decision based on needs as well as what you can actually realistically get.
The specific brand of fishing rod is another vital part of the tackle that you will want. You might well need to assess what make of rod that you will need for your fishing outing. Just as there are many different reels there is a mixture of fishing rods as well. Base your choice on the type of fish that you are trying to catch. Find great offers on fishing dvds online today.
March 21, 2009 at 6:30 am · Filed under Design + Layout, Reading Books, Shopping Portal
A barrister bookcase is a traditionalistic bookcase that is believed to have originated in Britain. Its identifying feature is a pure glass front end. This glass face is hinged at the upper lip allowing someone to easily admittance volumes and other legal papers merely by opening the glass door. The barrister bookcase is perfect for a thousand things. Barrister bookcases were frequently used by attorneys since it was necessary for them to keep on moving. Nowadays, they are also very favorable, peculiarly if one is constantly moving. This is because the bookcase is closed by use of doors.. This enables volumes and collectibles to be moved while still inside the bookcase while still holding them.
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Solid Barrister’s Oak Bookshelves quash the use of the normal sidewise opening doors . Instead they use doors with a unique opening mechanism. A metal scissor device used inside the barrister shelves ensure the moving doors do it in a parallel fashion without making the doors jam or tipped in the procedure. One benefit of utilizing the barrister bookcase is the ability to have some of these units group together and have them secured to a wall. When done well, these bookcases give the effect of an attractive cabinet. They can be made out of a number of materials Whether madeusing wood or glass, barrister’s give a simple elgant appearance to a room.
Barrister bookcases however, despite many benifits,often are rather costly. Luckily, there unqiueness has caused some manufacturers to start creating replica editions. Some contemporary versions are also available at very reasonable prices. Some variations have simple looks. These can fit any theme.They can also be made into customized.They can be stacked together allowing them to be easily used to create very interesting unit arrangements. Some can be used to create end tables, pulpits or even dinning tables.
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March 20, 2009 at 5:28 pm · Filed under Education, University of Science, World Of Mathematics
Algebra as a Scientific Discipline
Algebra is thought as one of the essential branches of mathematics which explains how to deal with all situations involving numbers and variables. By Nature and historically, there is so much to articulate about teaching and learning of Algebra as a generalized arithmetic which goes through systematic mathematical operations such as induction, generalization and proof. So, the students get to develop their skills in algebra progressively, for example by getting the information from tutors or computer software programs, which provide step by step solutions. Packages designed for algebra learning provide all the available methods for solving specific problems with a techno logical touch . Many students don’t even know how very useful Algebra is! They complain about its impracticality ignoring that Algebra, broadly mathematics, teaches their mind how to think logically and correctly. The school is the most straight way of finding about algebra, from being a kid till becoming an adult pupils get their lessons from the teacher. With the enormous growth of engineering science, new techniques have been institutionalized to learn Algebra, such as using software programs which is a more handy way to learn Algebra. It s a kind of step-by-step tool to have the information delivered to scholar’s minds.
Areas Addressed by Algebra
Like most major sciences, A lot of domains are covered by algebra including many theories and constructs. Gcf, or Greatest Common Factor, is one such constructs. Gcf means to rewrite the polynomial as a product of simpler polynomials or of polynomials and monomials. Other related area is simplifying fractions which enables an individual to get a simplified result. Quadratic function represents any function which is a solution of a quadratic polynomial. Among other primary elements of algebra, multiplying and dividing radicals is also one of the main ones. An individual can multiply and divide with radicals only if the index, or root, is the same. Other associated areas are Adding and Subtracting Radicals ; an individual can add or subtract radical terms only if both the index and the radicand are the same. Matrix operations include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Other critical areas are finding x-intercept of a line and y-intercept of a line - to get the x-intercept of a line, substitute zero for y in the equation and vice versa for finding y-intercept of a line.
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