Melting Pot of Ideas

You've Got Mail: Paperless Post

2009-10-25T02:37:00.001-07:00

There’s always been something rather satisfying in receiving a card in the mail (that’s right, remember good old-fashioned snail mail?). Invitations sent via e-mail or Facebook, while convenient, just haven’t been able to carry the same amount of thoughtfulness and personalized touch. Until now—Paperless Post takes the e-invite into a civilized age, letting you design and send custom invitations and announcements expediently online.

Created by siblings Alexa and James Hirschfeld, the site cleverly allows subscribers to choose among a dizzying array of card styles, fonts and design flourishes that perfectly mimic the heft and look of elegant stationary, complete with envelopes that open with a click. In addition to feeling good about your carbon footprint, you’re also easily able to monitor as recipients receive their invitations, and manage their replies. Who says you can’t bring formality and manners into the 21st century?

PAPERLESS POST

Drop 5 Lbs! (Tips and Tricks)

2009-08-31T01:53:00.000-07:00

Tips on How to Drop 5 Lbs!

Tips and tricks to try today

You Snooze, You Lose

Add one hour of sleep to your schedule, and you could drop up to 14 pounds this year. New data from the University of Michigan shows that you'll likely eat 6 percent less if you replace 60 minutes of awake time (when you may snack) with an hour of shut-eye. And a Harvard study that tracked around 68,000 women found that those who clocked only five or fewer hours of rest a night had a 32 percent greater chance of gaining more than 30 pounds over a 16-year period than those who got seven hours of sleep.

Drink Water, Lose Weight

You've heard it again and again — H₂O, at zero calories, is the best diet drink. But if you're still hooked on high-cal beverages, check out these numbers: Researchers who tracked 240 overweight women found that those who replaced sweetened drinks with water lost five more pounds, on average, than those who didn't. Why these sips add up: A can of Coke is 146 calories; a cup of grape juice, 154 calories.

Laugh It Off

A fit of giggles doesn't just boost immunity and cut stress levels, it burn calories too. Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee locked up 90 people in a room to watch comedy clips on TV, and found that those who laughed used 20 percent more energy than those who didn't laughed. Laugh for 10 to 15 minutes a day, and you could burn off 2.2. kilograms a year.

Listen to Lose

Exercising to the right song can help you get fitter, report researchers from Brunel University in England. They found that music helped participants work out longer. The key is to find tunes that get you going (think James Brown's "I Feel Good"). Once you sit down to eat, however, silence is best. A study from Georgia State University showed that people munched more when music was playing.

Healthy Glow

Get glowing with an all-over self-tanner. Darker Skin can give you the appearance of shaving shaved-off 5 to 7 pounds by slimming problem areas like your belly and thighs. Bonus: Self-tanner also masks stretch marks and cellulite.

Portion Patrol

Tired of cooking? We hear you. But consider this before you order a takeout: A recent study showed that restaurant meals have at least 60 percent more calories than dishes prepared at home. Portion size may be a factor. In a survey of 300 chefs, many of the cooks copped to serving 12-ounce-or larger-steaks (the recommended portion is 3 ounces), and one to two cups of pasta (one serving is half a cup.)

Chew on This Slowly

If you always rush through meals, watch out. A study from the University of Rhode Island showed that women who raced through a pasta lunch in nine minutes ate 646 calories. Those who took their time (about half an hour) consumed almost 70 fewer calories. And not only did they eat less — they felt fuller.

Source: Good Housekeeping, 2007.

OPRAH's ENERGY POLICY

2009-08-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

Oprah's Energy Policy

Reserve. Restore Take - Off Sundays....

Energy is the essence of life.
Everyday you decide how you're
going to use it by knowing what
you want and want it takes
to reach the goal, and
maintaining the focus,
That means asking yourself,
Is what I'm doing part of my
overall plan-and can
I release the energy I'll need?

* OPRAH WINFREY. LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE (2005)

~ Different cultures have similar notions of a vital energy from people draw life. It's called 'Chi' in Chinese, 'Ki' in Japanese, and 'Bayu' in Balinese. Norman Vincent quoted a foremost scientist on this universal energy: "The most powerful energy one can generate is prayer. Prayer, like radium is luminous and self-generating form of energy.

Developing a Positive Attitude That Will Lead to Happiness and Sucess

2009-08-12T12:17:00.000-07:00

How can you develop a positive attitude

that will lead you to happiness and Success!

Choose to be happy
Look at the brighter side of life
Choose to be and stay optimistic
Find reasons to smile more often
Have Faith in yourself and in the Power of the Universe
Contemplate upon the futility of negative thinking and worries
Associate yourself with happy people
Read Inspiring Stories
Read Inspiring Quotes
Repeat affirmations that inspire and motive you.
Visualize only what you want to happen
Learn to Master your thoughts
Learn concentration and mediation

Following even only one of the above suggestions, will being more light into your life

* REMEZ SASSON The Power of Positive Attidue: www. sucessconsicousness.com

(Summer) Foods That Make You Sexier

2009-07-18T17:56:00.000-07:00

(Summer) Foods That Make You Sexier

Strawberries, blueberries, peaches-your favorite in-season fruits taste awesome,
but they're also beauty products in disguise. Here's why!

Besides keeping you healthy, summer fruits deliver major beauty benefits, according to experts. According to dermatologist Jeannete Graf, "Brightly colored picks in season now contain high levels of nutrients that improve your skin, protect your hair, and even undo some UV damage,". You can also amp up the results you get from eating these natural beauty boosters by applying them to your body with DIY masks and scrubs. The antioxidants help peel away dead skin and add moisture to hair. Don't have time to mix up anvthing? Slacker' Just kidding. We offer store-bought substitutions that do the trick too.

BEAUTY BENEFITS
1) Finner Skin (Strawberries)

Supernutrient: Vitamin C. According to Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, " Vitamin C is essential for the production and formation of collagen, the skin's support structure." Unlike some antioxidants, your body does not produce C on Its own, so it's key to pack it into your diet.
Best summer Source: A cup of whole strawberries (about 8), says nutritionist Jackie Newgent, author of Big Green Cookbook. Pop them in your mouth whole (if you slice them, eat fast since vitamin C breaks down when exposed to air). Or make a crushed-berry cooler: Blend a cup each of strawberries and ice. Pour into a glass, and garnish with mint.

Fresh beauty fix:
- Try a vitamin - C treatment to tighten pores sun spots every few weeks, says Dr. Alexiades-Armenakas.
- Puree a handful of strawberries, the juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt (It helps fade brown patches).
- Let in the fridge for 30 minutes, then apply to your face and neck. leave on for half an hour, and rinse off.
- Follow up with SPF since applying C makes you ultrasensitive to harsh rays.
Store-bought swap: Rub on a vitamin C serum nightly. Try Avon Anew Clearly C Seum.

2) A Glowing Complexion (Blueberries)

Supernutrient: Vitamin E. It reinforces your skin's natural barrier, helping to keep it hydrated and dewy. In the summer, you might think you have more than enough dew on your face, but sweating actually depletes your internal H20 levels, so it's important that your skin stays replenished to avoid flaking.

Best summer source: A cup of blueberries has tons of antioxidants, including some hydrating vitamin E, says Newgent. Mix them into your yogurt in the morning or sprinkle over a grilled-chicken salad along with a handful of almonds (a great source of vitamin E)

Fresh beauty fix
- Seal in moisture with a fruity blueberry mask once a week.
- Put 2/3 cup of blueberries in a blender, and mix for a few seconds.
- Add in the juice of 1 lemon, a handful of sliced almonds, 1 tablespoon full-fat plain yogurt, and 1 tablespoon honey.
- Continue to blend until everything turns into a medium-thick paste.
- Remove from the blender, and transfer to a small bowl.
- Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes; it will be easier to app
- ly on your skin after it's chilled. Spread the mixture evenly onto your face and neck, and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse off.
- (Note: Do a patch test on your arm first to make sure your skin isn't reactive or allergic to any of these ingredients.)

Store-bought swap: Slather on Rouleau's Tripple Berry Peel with blueberries, once a month

3) Strong Hair and Nails (Avocado)

Supernutrient: Essential fatty acids.These help your body produce healthy oils-the kind that keep your hair strong and your nails from turning brittle. (And as an extra peril, these good fats moisturize skin too.) Without an adequate supply, your body chums out an irritating form of sebum, which can clog hair follicles and slow the growth of nails, explains hair doctor Philip Kingsley.

Best summer source:Half an avocado, make a delicious guacamole dip: Dice the flesh of half an avocado, and mix with a small handful of diced red onions and a dash each of minced jalapeño, Iime juice, and sail.
Fresh beauty fix:
- Try this weekly luster-enhancing remedy: Combine 1 mashed avocado (1/2 for short hair), I egg Yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Work into damp hair. and leave on for 30 minutes, then shampoo.
- For nails, combine 1/4 avocado,1 egg white. 2 tablespoons oatmeal, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, Apply to nails and cuticles for 20 minutes, then rinse.
Store bought swap: Burt Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment

4) A Smoother Body (Peaches / Apricots)

Supernutrient: Vitamin A. It promotes cell production and tum over, ridding dead skin so your body feels more supple. Research shows it may also reduce damage caused by overexposure to the sun.
Best summer source: One to two peaches or apricots. Look for ones with a deep orange flesh and skin to get the most vitamin A. Dice up a couple, sprinkle with lemon juice, and toss on top of grilled fish or poultry.

Fresh beauty fix:
- Whip up a weekly body scrub to slough off built-up skin.
- Puree 2 pitted peaches.
- In a bowl, mix puree with 1 tablespoon olive oil and enough brown sugar to make a thick paste.
- Lightly scrub all over, and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing with warm water for instantly polished skin.

Store Bought Swap: Caress Daily Silk Body Wash with Peaches

5) Fewer Breakouts (Tomato)

Supernutrient: Lycopene. It helps fend off zits and redness by reducing inflammation that can lead to pimples and clogged pores. Adding more to your diet can actually deliver clear·skin results comparable to those of anti acne Rx's, says Dr. AleKiades-Armenakas.
Best summer source: A large tomato. The deep red fruit, particularly the skin, is a tasty way to get lycopene. Site the whole, fully ripened fruit, and top with a little balsamic vinegar and basil for an appetizer. Or chop and saute with olive oil and garlic to create a pasta sauce-the nourishing fat along with the heat of cooking help make the l lycopene more available to the body.
Fresh beauty fix:
- Do a weekly tomato mask.
- Place thin tomato slices over your face, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes so the juices seep in.
- Follow up by slicing another tomato in half and rubbing the smooth side of both halves in small circles over the skin, Rinse with warm water.
- The Iycopene declogs pores and acts as a natural astringent to eliminate acne-causing bacteria.

Store bought swap: Massage in a YES to Tomatoes Total Treatment Facial Mask,

Want to get skinny, by eating the right food, visit this site: The Comfort Foods That Make You Skinny : http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Comfort-Foods-That-Make-You-Skinny

* Cosmopolitan, August 2009

Fair Share?

2009-07-27T19:35:00.000-07:00

Fair Share?

Are you and yoursis forever battling it out over precious space in your room? Here's how to keep the peace.

It's something we've known since kindergarten: sharing is good! But it isn't always - easy - especially if you ave to share a room with a sibling. Solve these common rommie dilemmas with a few nifty tricks!

Sitch (Situations)

Sitch: SPACE HOGGING
solution: DRAW THE LINE: Divide the room in half. You don't literally have to paint a line on the floor, just use a rug to mark your territory.

sitch:VARYING INTEREST
solution: COMPLEMENT YOUR SPACES: You may be a girly girl while your roomie's an edgy chick, but your room doesn't need to look like one big mess! Pick prints that reflect booth styles but make sure to use similar hues. Another trick is to put your choice movie posters (no matter what genre in indentical frames.

sitch: CLUTTER MAGNET
solution: KEEP IT SEPARATED: Assign one type of storage box per person to make sure your things don't get mixed up. And gently remind her to keep her knicknacks hidden away in boxes

sitch:NO PRIVACY

solution: DIVY (DIVIDE) IT UP.: When buildin a wall isn't an option, go for the next best thing - a divider that you can set when you need some "me" time. The bonus? You can fold it right back up when you want to hang out with your sis or roomie.

Soda and Your Kidneys

2009-07-26T21:51:00.000-07:00

Soda and Your Kidneys

There’s just nothing to be gained from drinking soda. Think about it -- people don’t hesitate to drink what is basically a bubbly brew of water, sugar (mainly high fructose corn syrup or HFCS), food coloring and assorted chemicals, packed with calories and lacking in nutritional value. Carbonated soft drinks are the single largest source of calories in the American diet, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, providing about 7% of our total calorie intake. In addition to staining, eroding and decaying our teeth, soft drinks are associated with an increased risk of obesity, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and possibly osteoporosis. Now there is a new health problem to add to that list -- kidney damage

MORE SODA = MORE SUGAR = MORE RISK

In a study of 9,358 adults (mean age 45), women who reported drinking two or more sugary sodas within the last 24 hours were nearly twice as likely to have albuminuria -- excess levels of a protein in the urine that is a possible sign of kidney damage. More research is needed to determine if the association with kidney damage is due to sugar in general... HFCS in particular... or some shared lifestyle characteristics of soda drinkers.

Here’s what we know so far...

The widespread use of high fructose corn syrup -- popular with manufacturers because it is cheap, sweet and extends shelf life -- has been prevalent over the same time period there’s been a significant rise in diabetic end-stage renal or kidney disease. The body processes HFCS differently than regular table sugar, and in so doing may cause harm to the kidneys.

Mercury has been detected in many products containing HFCS. Mercury is involved in the manufacturing process for most commercial HFCS -- and mercury is a risk for kidney disease. (Too read more on this new identified hazard, see Daily Health News, April 27, 2009 : Dangerous Treats: Mercury In Sweets Made with High Fructose Corn Syrup)

Other ingredients in soda, such as phosphorus in colas, may contribute to kidney stones, which are a risk factor for chronic kidney disease.

Men did not have this problem (more research is needed to learn why). Neither did people of either gender who drank diet soda, which is one reason why investigators believe HFCS may be responsible. Results of this research were published in the October 2008 issue of PLoS ONE.

DRINK WATER
According to researcher David Shoham, PhD, MSPH, of the Loyola University Health System in Illinois, in order to protect your kidneys, in order to protect your kidneys, your best bet is to simply drink water instead of soda. Soda just isn’t worth it.

Source(s):

David Shoham, PhD, MSPH, assistant professor, department of preventive medicine and epidemiology, Loyola University Health System, Maywood, Illinois.
BOTTOM'S LINE, DAILY HEALTH NEWS (JUNE 2009)

Too read more about Water and Soda (Coke), and some facts and trivia about the two, go here:

Water VS. COKE
http://myworldly-life.blogspot.com/2009/05/water-vs-coke.html

Cheat Sheet To A Healthier You

2009-07-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

Cheat Sheet To A Healthier You

There are no shortcuts to healthy living, but a busy person can always do the next best thing...

It's no mean feat to be the poster girl / boy for All Thing Healthy when you're plunked in the chaos that is school (high school, college, etc) In between rushing to finish your homework, splitting time among family and friends, and being active in your clubs, you're lucky if you're able to devote any time to a good fitness and wellness plan. However there are always ways to stay on top of your health - quick alternative doses that cost next to nothing.

Real Thing: Hit the treadmill a day.
Next Best Thing: Sneak in your Cardio - wherever, whenever.

Get your heart pumping every day by getting off the couch. It isn't too difficult - the places you frequent often offer great oppurtunities for cardiovascular activities. Take the stairs instead of the mall escalator or exert more effort during your next PE class.

Real Thing: Drink eight glasses of water a day.
Next Best Thing: Down water regularly.

Recent findings have shows that eight glasses of water isn't the optimum amount - it's more of a figure that reminds people to stay hydrated.
Listen to your body and down some more H2O when you're thirsty and on a regular basis. You know you're getting enough water when your pee is a very pale yellow.

Real Thing: Sleep eight hours day.
Next Best Thing: Take a nap / siesta.

Napping is a great picker - upper after burning the midnight oil! A 20 - to - 40 minute nap is enough to give you the extra jolt of energy you need to last the day. Schedule your nap any time before 4 pm so you won't have a hard tome hitting the pillows come night time.

Real Thing: Build muscle through strength training.
Next Best Thing: Train sans the complicated weights and machines.

A lot of exercises are dosable with stuff you already have.
Stack up encyclopedias to make a bench for step-ups that'll target your butt and legs.
Strengthen your calves by setting the balls of your feet on a thick book and slowly rising your toes.

Real Thing: Eat healthy dishes.
Next Best Thing: Go for the lesser Evil.

You can't always avoid canteen / cafeteria foods.
Work around it by choosing grilled instead of fried, or eating yogurt instead of ice cream. It's all about making the healthier choice.

A new blog in the making....

2009-07-16T11:28:00.001-07:00

A new blog in the making....

After having hubpages, as my second blog... i decided to make a new one in blogspot.. a blog where i will put mostly about my studies, thoughts on politics, and etc.. I have also placed there the various essays and papers i submitted in class.. there are more to come.. I want to share my ideas... My third blog is here: http://xstudentbluesx.blogspot.com/.....

I will posts my thoughts on health, fashion and beauty, computer bitz mainly here on Melting Pot of Ideas...

OMG...Got, so much ideas, i do not know where to put it...My blog, (MELTING POT OF IDEAS) here is a bit crowded with ideas of fashion, health, computer...But i still love it...

If you want me to post something else or have an request, like a download of something...just comment here.. New ideas are appreciated...

To check out my other blog, go here: http://xstudentbluesx.blogspot.com/...

a speech?

2008-11-09T20:14:00.000-08:00

zup guys.. its seems like ages ago that i have a blog.. but i never posted on it anything... just had no time to post anything that would rock the world...

i'm just moved by something, to make a change on myself.. to speak out for what i think is right and know.....

woah... i sound like, i am going to give a speech... i am still coming up to things that i should put here... may be it about fashion... politics.... tech.....making money...and other stuffs that others might not think that i can put here... lol....(secrets..perhaps..)

killing time

2008-11-09T21:02:00.000-08:00

Just another picture of me.... I actually wore a bit of eyeliner and mascara, when i went to school... i showed the picture to my Mom, she said its scary...

Does my Pic look scary?

well there be more pics of me in my whole world, when i get to my senses....lol. i'll just post more later when i get home...

i am at the internet cafe for almost 5 hours already... my classes will start later about an hour.... i still have 1 hour to go...

I just got a second blog....

2009-06-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

I just got a second blog....

I just got a second blog, but its on hubpages.. I will make a new one here in blogger.com, when i think of other things that i want to post. But for now, my blog here in Blogger, will be my main one, and the one on hubpages will be my second one... I have joined hub pages this past few days, and i have already posted 8 hubs so far. I like it as much as i like blogging here.. I am still learning more about hubpages. A friend told me, that i could earn money there, which would be nice, and i could use my blog here and hubpages to generate traffic..But i enjoy posting here and hubpages, even without earning...lol...

I will post the articles that i posted there here, but not just yet....

Here are some of the articles that i have placed on my hubpages...please give them a visit, if some of these topics interest you...

Make Me Over! - tips in cleaning your house

Eye Love - ways on how to get perky eyes, eye care tips

Say Cheese! - do's and don'ts in taking pictures and posing for pictures

Tips in Finding the the Perfect Dress

Let's Go Shopping! - shopping easily even your kids are with you..

How to Save Energy in the Kitchen - tips on how to save energy in the kitchen area...

Starting classes soon...

2009-01-03T02:46:00.000-08:00

My classes is stating in two days.. And i got alot of things to do, i did not get a chance to do them since, i was kinda enjoying my vacation.. i got too study for my exams, since i have two special exams.. Why special? I was sick, when i supposed to take my exam... I have to report about "Bhutan"...I have to do my requirement for my thesis.. School is killing me... But i love learning about new stuff, and the knowledge is get from all the lessons... I know that even do i graduate from college, i will still continue learning lessons abom life, it is..

7 Medical Misconceptions

2009-06-05T18:59:00.000-07:00

7 Medical Misconceptions

What you don’t know can hurt you!

Think you're too savvy to fall for these old wives' tales? Medical Misconception, prevents some people from getting the medical attention / care they need. Maybe you’re suffering needlessly because of a widely held belief about your ailment, not realizing old treatments have been improved upon. If more people would know more about the truth, there ailments or diseases would be easily be cured, since they will know the truth about the myths in medical world that they are following....Here are seven common misconceptions or fears that should be put to rest:

1. TREAT BACK PAIN WITH BED REST.

Bed rest is no longer recommended for treating back pain. Experts agree that you should stay active and take over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (aspirin, Motrin, Aleve) as needed.
In most people, lower back pain goes away in about a month. For severe pain or back pain that lasts longer, see your healthcare provider.

2. A BLAND DIET IS THE BEST WAY TO TREAT AN ULCER.

Are you self-treating a gastric ulcer by sipping on cream or milk or eating a bland diet? That’s no way to manage the problem. Ulcers are most often caused by Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria that lives and reproduces in the stomach’s lining and the small intestines, causing inflammation.
Ulcers may best be healed with an antibiotic to kill the bacteria and drugs such as acid blockers, antacids or proton pump inhibitors to reduce your digestive system’s acid level.

3. A DEGENERATIVE DISK IS THE NECK IS BEST TREATED WITH SPINAL FUSION SURGERY.

Spinal fusion used to be the standard operation to correct a diseased disk in the cervical spine, or neck. But spinal fusion leaves you unable to bend your neck normally after surgery. That’s because the surgeon removes the damaged disk, and then fuses together the surrounding vertebrae using bone grafts and metal plates with screws attached.
Fusion corrects the disk problem but raises the risk of damage to neighboring spine segments.New disks allow for more natural neck movement, which reduces the risk of damage to surrounding disks. Talk with your physician to find out if you’re a candidate for this newer technology.

4. EXERCISE ISN’T SAFE FOR SOMEONE IN MY CONDITION.

Exercise is good for almost everyone, no matter how old you are or what shape you’re in—even if you have a chronic condition such as high blood pressure, arthritis or diabetes. In fact, exercise may improve your condition.
Talk to your healthcare provider for help finding exercises that are right for you. Start slowly and build up to at least 30 to 60 minutes of exercise, five days a week, or as your provider recommends.

5. INCONTINENCE CAN’T BE TREATED.

Though bladder control may be embarrassing to talk about, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Incontinence isn’t a normal part of aging and can be treated— even cured. Weak or overactive bladder muscles, an enlarged prostate, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and arthritis can all cause long-term bladder control problems.
Your healthcare provider can recommend treatment based on the type of incontinence you have and its severity. Treatment options include Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles, bladder training (scheduled urination) and medicine. If your incontinence is more severe, surgery can help.

6. GETTING THE BLUES IS NORMAL AT MY AGE.

Occasionally feeling blue is one thing. But a loss of interest in people or activities that lasts more than two weeks is a sign of depression, which can strike at any age. Other symptoms of depression may include fatigue or lethargy, prolonged or excessive worries, weight changes, new aches and pains and feeling hopeless and worthless.
If you’re experiencing any of these changes or feelings, don’t accept them as “normal.” Talk with your healthcare provider. Counseling and medication may be needed to get you back on a brighter path.

7. I’VE SMOKED FOR SO LONG, QUITTING WON’T DO ME ANY GOOD.

Quit smoking right now and in 20 minutes or less, your blood pressure and heart rate will start to go down—no matter how many years you’ve been puffing away. Within a few hours, carbon monoxide will leave your bloodstream. Keep it up and within two weeks to three months you may be breathing easier— even if you already have mild to moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
By the end of your first year, your excess risk of heart disease is cut by almost half; your stroke, lung disease and cancer risks are also reduced. Ask your healthcare provider about the best way for you to kick the habit

Giveaway of the Day - free licensed software daily

2009-06-24T01:40:00.000-07:00

Giveaway of the Day - free licensed software daily

Giveaway of the Day gives you a different commercial software application, free of charge, every day. Yes, there's a catch, but it's a simple one: each program is made available for only 24 hours, and you have to install it the day you download it.

The software will be available for download for 24 hours (or more, if agreed by software publisher) and that software will be absolutely free. once you download and install it, it's yours to keep forever (or at least until you reformat your hard drive).The software you download doesn't expire after 24 hours.

To check the softwares available for today go here: http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/

Things Not To Say in a Facebook Status Update

2009-05-30T00:22:00.000-07:00

I as just reading one of my old magazines, Wired Mag August 2008 edition, i found that i skipped a page before. I haven't encountered anyone posting them, but i guess this list is pretty hilarious. I have Posted in my facebook once, that i am watching a certain movie again, except that it's not "The Notebook"...

Things Not To Say in a Facebook Status Update

1. ROCKIN'S FREEBIRD!
2. Rubbing cream on that thing that I noticed last weekend. Doesn't seem to be working.
3. Buying DC Universe Classics Wave 5 the Atom at Wal-Mart! Build-a-figure Metallo is complete!
4. Feeling trapped in this male body.
5. Jesus, I'm lonely.
6. D'oh! Accidentally trimmed my pickin' nail.
7. Watching The Notebook again.
8. Quick! does anyone know the age of consent in Kentucky?
9. Just came up with a new emoticon for sanguine [:<≠>
10. Thinking about maybe talking to someone

How To Clear Your Memory Without Restarting

2009-06-21T15:31:00.000-07:00

How To Clear Your Memory Without Restarting

If you run a windows computer, you'll know like many others than after a while your system will in no doubt start running slow. Most people will restart their computer to remove idle processes. But if there is a simpler way, why restart every time windows decides it doesn't like you today?

1. Right click on an empty spot on your desktop and select New Shortcut.

2. Type

%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks

in the box.

3. Click Next.

4. Give your shortcut a nice name like Clear Memory.

5. Click Finish and you're done.

Now whenever your computer starts running slow, click this shortcut to clear out your memory and get your computer running at a normal pace again

It's great when you haven't rebooted in a few days or so.

*Also check your task manager, using alt + ctrl + del, to find out which program is using more memory...sometimes, when i close a program, i check my task manager, because there are some programs that still runs even you close them..You can end the process of the program, but please be careful because some processes in the task manager, are system / windows files..those programs that are safe to close, are not labeled as system, it is either labeled the name of your computer, like pc user, user 1. etc...

10 Tips to Reduce Stress

2009-06-04T22:42:00.000-07:00

10 Tips to Reduce Stress

How do you if your stressed?: Your body is the best indication of stress. Most often, headaches, body aches (neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, etc) stem from stress. In many cases, stomach aches, acid reflux and gastroinstestinal problmes are signs of stress as well. So the bottom line is: Listen to your body!

1. Write it out. Anything creative can help. Writing works because you channel the energy from something that's negative into something that's positive and satisfying. Keeping a journal, diary or blog could work in this case.

2. Pamper yourself. Take care of your-self - or go for a spa day!

3. Change your Focus. Go to a museum, read a book, see a movie, - focus on what makes you happy.

4. Calm Down. ~ Do those things that could help you to calm down...

5. Get Back to Nature ~ Reconnecting with nature helps decrease stress..

6. Me Time ~ Go for a quiet walk or sit in the park for a few minutes. In the stillness, you'll fell better.

7. Hit the Gym ~ Working out is good for the body and soul, and it's a great way of realeasing stress and tension. You release serotonin and dopamine when you exercise / work out.

8. Mediate. Take five to 10 minutes to close your eyes and clear your head of all thoughts. Think about breathing in good energy and breathing out whatever is causing the stress.

9. Laugh A Litte ~ Don't takr yourself, or life in general, too seriously. If it's not a life-or-death situation, relax!

10. Get creative ~ Cooking, sports, games, etc., makes use of our creative energies.

Note: The key warning to stress relief is to be aware that you are tense and to take not eof the unhealthy ways you to tend to deal with it. Eating too much, drinking alcohol, smoking and shopping are some of the common ways women deal with streess. Once you recognize that there are merely a temporary satisfaction and an automiatic response to stress, you change it. If you really must munch on something, opt for an apple, fruit, etc. instead of a box of chocolocates, donuts, etc. Reach for a bottle of juice instead of alcoholic drinks, and call your friends up for an afternoon of ranting and raving instead of breaking out your waller.

Meditation for People Who Hate to Sit Still..

2009-05-17T04:04:00.000-07:00

Before, I have trouble mediating, i am distracted by a lot of things like computer, television, loud voices, etc.. Sometimes, i cannot just keep still when something is troubling me, but when i read this article, my friend emailed to me, i followed the steps, and it help me mediate easily... The Article is entitled "Meditation for People Who Hate to Sit Still" by Judith Boice, NC..

Meditation for People Who Hate to Sit Still
Judith Boice, ND

Meditation is good us, it can relieve tension by shifting brain activity away from the stress-prone right frontal cortex and into the calmer left frontal cortex. But some people have trouble finding time to meditate -- or just can't seem to sit still.

Solution: Combine exercise and meditation through rhythmic, repetitive motions, such as walking, swimming or rowing, so you simultaneously strengthen the body and soothe the mind.

Bonus: "Meditation in motion" makes exercise easier, because while you do it, you won't be thinking about tired muscles or tasks that await after your workout. Begin with walking meditation..

Steps

Pick a spot. Find a secluded outdoor area where you won't feel self-conscious... or an empty hallway where you won't bump into furniture.
Begin walking. Start slowly, focusing on the rhythm of your heels striking the ground and your toes pushing off. Keep your eyes open for safety, but don't get distracted by the sights around you.
Recite a mantra. Choose or invent a rhythmic chant, such as "I am one with the world, I am filled with peace." Repeat it over and over, out loud or in your mind, melding its rhythm with the movement of your feet. I recommend not listening to music -- it may distract you from your mantra.
Try to stay focused. At first you may succeed for only a few minutes before thoughts of daily life intrude. Work your way up to a 30-minute session daily.
Meditate at the gym. Once you've mastered walking meditation, try the technique while using a treadmill or elliptical machine or while swimming laps.

Politically Correct Way to Talk About Men

2009-02-23T21:09:00.000-08:00

I just found this from one of my files, its interesting, and i want to share it you guys..

its also a bit funny and true at same time...

HOW TO TALK ABOUT MEN

This is a list of how to talk about Men and be Politically Correct:

This is a list of how to talk about Men and be Politically Correct:

He does not have a beer gut; he has developed a LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.

He is not quiet; he is a CONVERSATIONAL MINIMALIST.

He is not stupid; he suffers from MINIMAL CRANIAL DEVELOPMENT.

He does not get lost; he DISCOVERS ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS.

He is not balding; he is in FOLLICLE REGRESSION.

He is not a cradle robber; he prefers GENERATIONALLY DIFFERENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS.

He does not get falling-down drunk; he becomes ACCIDENTALLY HORIZONTAL.

He is not short; he is ANATOMICALLY COMPACT.

He does not constantly talk about cars; he has a VEHICULAR ADDICTION.

He is not unsophisticated; he is SOCIALLY MALFORMED.

He does not hog the blankets; he is THERMALLY UNAPPRECIATIVE.

He is not a male chauvinist pig; he has SWINE EMPATHY.

He doesn't have a dirty mind; he has INTROSPECTIVE PORNOGRAPHIC MOMENTS.

He is not afraid of commitment; he is MONOGAMOUSLY CHALLENGED

Positive Ways to Deal with Negative People

2009-05-21T10:08:00.001-07:00

Positive Ways to Deal with Negative People

Every time, i encounter pessimist, complainers and other negative people, it just draws my energy out of me. Sometimes, it just makes my day worse, or make me irritable too. It's better to stay with people who encourages u and uplifts our spirits in some way., but it is not easy to avoid negative people. Sometimes you just need to deal with them because of work, many others. These people could be your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and etc...

According to Jack Canfield, there are eight strategies to deal with negative people.

Concede the negative's person's point quickly and completely. Whatever he/she complains about, tell him that you agree, then take his argument even further. This leaves the complainer with nowhere to go on the subject, and it might shut him up or elicit an admission that the situation is not really that bad

Set conversational boundaries. Some people become negative only when certain topics are broached. Tell them that you do not wish to discuss these topics with them in the future, and ask them to agree that this is okay. (You may have to provide occasional reminders of this agreement in the future.) Do not tell them that their poor attitudes are the reason you want this restriction -- that might lead to arguments. Just say that you feel uncomfortable talking about these topics.

Share inspirational stories. Some negative people truly believe that success is impossible. Sharing stories about the victories of others might open them up to the possibility of success in their own lives. Use stories from your own experience, or find material in biographies, memoirs and articles about successful people

Turn complaining sessions into strategy sessions. Sometimes negativity can be transformed into a mandate for action. Tell the negative person that his complaints have merit -- so let's find a way to improve the situation. *Note: If the person complaining says that there is no point in making actions, since they will not be heard or nothing will change. Explain that things are not guaranteed to change, if they will just sit, and complain... If they take action, at least they have a chance. An example of this is on elections, if people would just vote for the right leaders, they will not complain if they made the right action... Example: A student complains endlessly about the school administration of not taking action of the problems in school. Encourage him to voice out his opinions or concerns by writing an editorial in the school paper, forming an organization that would check the admin, or etc..

Use humor. A joke can help lift the dark cloud that a negative person can bring down upon a room. Just make sure that your jokes are about yourself or the situation and never about the negative person. Making jokes at a negative person's expense will worsen his mood.

Separate the past from the future. Negative people often are negative because they have suffered past defeats. These people tend to shoot down ideas with statements such as "We tried that five years ago. It didn't work." Respond that while past experience is worth considering, it is not always a guarantee of what will happen in the future. The world has changed... the economy has changed... technology has changed... and the people involved have new skills. An idea that failed five years ago might succeed today. Try to explain to them that mistakes that they have made in the past, will not be made because they already know what to do. In this case, history does not repeat itself, if everyone would just be positive...

Press for solutions. Negative people are good at telling us why our ideas will not work, but they are very bad at telling us how to overcome these problems. Whenever a negative person mentions a perceived problem, immediately ask him (and anyone else present) to come up with three potential solutions. This encourages people to focus on a solution rather than the problem. Over time, this can become a new way of thinking for them.

Cross out the problems. When you are making plans, meetings, etc, ask each of them on what plan do they think will not work, so that you could help them focus on more meaningful, and positive ways to make a presentation or etc.. Tell them to focus on what they can accomplish..

Space Makers

2009-06-04T04:25:00.000-07:00

Space Makers

Got a tiny bedroom? Here's how to claim your pace and stretch it?

1. Take Cover! An often-overlooked space is the area under your bed. Dump all the little things that clutter up your room into storage baskets and stash them under your bed.

2. Get a sneaky nightstand. Stacked storage boxes can work as a makeshift nightstand. And they're great for stashing your clutter, too!.

3. Live Large. An instant way to double your room's size? Mount mirrors on one wall - they've visually expand the space.

4. Give your bed a secret identity! Pile on the pillow in the day and use as a sofa - perfect for having friends over. At night, remove some pillows and drift off to dreamland!.

5. Mount it. Shallow, built-in shelves will take up less space than bulky - store brought shelves.

6. Go Vertical! You can have shelves installed near your ceiling to hold all your books. Just make sure you have a sturdy stepladder on hand. Also, lose the stand fan - opt for a ceiling fan to free up some precious floor place.

7. Lighten Up. Paint your room in cool hues such us blues and whites to make it seem larger.

8. Be Ceiling Savy. If you paint your ceiling a shade lighter than your walls, your ceiling will appear higher, and your room will seem larger and airy.

Poladroid - Polaroid Image maker

2009-05-14T13:37:00.000-07:00

Do you miss your old Polaroid cameras? or Do you miss seeing photos like this one? There aren't much Polaroid cameras on the market today, because digital cameras have taken over.. Some may still sell them, but the film used in polaroid cameras are a bit expensive sometime, or not widely sold at all..

But do'nt worry, because there is Poladroid... Polardroid is a software that turns any regular picture on your computer into an old fashioned Polaroid picture. You just need to download the software, and install it your computer, and voila! Your set..And one thing is for sure, its free..

You can visit the homepage of the site here:

http://www.poladroid.net

Here is the download link

http://www.poladroid.net/download.html

I am so glad i found this software, its one of my favorite software right now.. I can now my put the polaroid images into my facebook and friendster account...

If you still want to have a Polaroid of your own, i saw a digital Polaroid camera being sold in some computer stores in our area, i am not sure how much it cost.. But the software is cool enough...

Enjoy!

~Diamond Kelsch~

Water V.S Coke

2009-05-12T13:41:00.000-07:00

Water V.S Coke

This is really an eye opener! We all know that water is important but I've never seen it written down like this before.

WATER

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world population.)

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50%less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?

COKE

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynold's Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for sumptuous brown gravy.

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would YOU like a glass of water or coke?

The Great Stair Climbing Workout

2009-06-17T23:28:00.000-07:00

The Great Stair Climbing Workout

I just found a new workout that fits my lifestyle, since i do not have alot of extra time... THE Stait Climbing Workout worked for me... its convenient, and it's not expensive to do this workout.. We can do this anywhere..

Stair climbing is an increasingly popular way to squeeze a great aerobic workout into a short period of time. It is the most According to fitness expert Wayne Westcott, PhD, author of Get Stronger, Feel Younger, climbing stairs is among the most vigorous cardio workouts you can find. He explained that with this exercise you're lifting your of mass vertically, since our body weight is not supported -- as it is with, say, swimming or rowing -- you expend greater effort and burn more calories.
Athletes have a long tradition of training by dashing up sports stadium bleacher stairs... You can also workout using stairwells in your home, office place, etc.. This workout id very inexpensive, and is a nice alternative to the gym..
Stair climbing increases cardiovascular fitness as well as muscular endurance and strength. It works most of the leg muscles, especially the quadriceps (front of thighs) and buttocks, and requires a tremendous outlay of energy. Some "tower runners" (as those who compete in events like the Empire State Building Run-Up race are called) use their arms on the stair rail to help pull themselves up, which gives the upper body a bit of a workout as well.
Additionally, stair climbing delivers a good core muscle workout -- this, in turn, improves posture.

TIPS FOR STAIR CLIMBERS

Intrigued? Here are a few tips to help step up your workout:

1. Wear running shoes or those designed for cross-training.

2. Take a few minutes to warm up first by walking around on level ground before you start your ascent... and cool down the same way afterward, followed by stretches (described below).

3. Stretch the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves after your workout, not before.

4. As you climb, lean slightly forward from your hips while keeping your back straight.

5. Place your entire foot on each step. Allowing your heels to hang over the edges may injure your Achilles tendon. Look forward, keeping your head up. Don’t let it droop, which can cause neck strain, though it is fine to glance down when necessary to get your bearings.

6. Don’t lock your knees as you climb up.

7. Vary your pace for maximum fitness benefit. Start by walking... walk faster... then slow down and speed up again, and again.

8. Stay safe. Just as you wouldn’t jog in a dark alley alone, don’t use stairs in a remote stairwell where calls for help wouldn’t be heard.

9. Drink plenty of water before and after. Stair climbing is intense, so you should plan to rehydrate just as you would during a jog or a race on level ground.

PREPARE FOR DESCENT

Walking down stairs or running downhill puts incredible stress on the joint structure -- in particular the tendons, fascia and ligaments..However, you can minimize this stress by descending slowly, perhaps even stopping for a moment on landings.
Resist the temptation to bound down two or three stairs at a time and instead come down purposefully. Or, you could take the elevator down -- but first, walk around up top to let your heart rate return to normal.

NEXT STEPS...

There are plenty of ways you can change-up stair climbing workouts. You may feel a bit breathless when starting out. If so, walk around the landing (or down the hall of whatever floor you are on) and then return to the stairwell and climb some more.
You can create an interval training program by alternating spurts of high intensity (climbing up fast) with periods of "active rest" (walking on flat ground). Vary your workouts by climbing higher, faster and/or longer between rest stops.

Another benefit:

You don’t need to work out for long periods of time to take your fitness to a higher level. According to Dr. Westcott, climbing 10 flights of stairs at three different times over the course of a day is actually preferable to going up 30 flights all at once. The reason? "Some of the most important physiological adaptations, such as improvement in aerobic capacity, take place during the recovery period," he explains. "With three separate bouts of exercise, you get the benefit of three recovery periods." Also, you may find it easier to push yourself to do 10 flights at a time, rather than having to take on all 30.
A stair-climbing machine can deliver many of the same benefits, of course. Dr. Westcott noted, however, that the classic StairMaster machines aren’t as intense, since you’re not working against gravity -- they don’t require you to lift your feet off the steps but rather shift your weight from one leg to the other. He said that a better choice for gym rats is the type of machine that features an actual revolving staircase...
If you are interested in this workout, and want to take it to a higher level, you could compete at some "tower running" events www.towerrunning.com/english/races.htm, which sorts the races by number of stairs. Also, the American Lung Association (www.lungusa.org) has a list of stair climbing fundraising events.

Source(s):

Wayne Westcott, PhD, exercise physiologist/fitness director, South Shore YMCA, Quincy, Massachusetts, and author of Get Stronger, Feel Younger (Rodale).
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