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How to pass a drug test naturally?
2008-05-13 03:11:00 A drug test is administered to determine whether a person has illegal or controlled substance it his or her system. Although drug testing, especially random drug testing is not allowed in every state in the U.S. certain companies have a strict adherence to a carefully written policy about drug and alcohol substance abuse. An employee may be denied promotions, loss the ability to claim unemployment, worker's compensation or disability benefits and in the worst case scenario get fired from a job if they failed a drug test. Potential employers may refuse to hire you if and when you refuse a drug test too.However, not every state and municipality, company or employer have a zero-tolerance policy about substance abuse. Some employers may request that you seek treatment on your own instead of firing you. There are ways to detoxify your system in a fast and safe way. It is not just a matter of doing the employee a favor but it cost a lot of money to fire and hire replacement e... More About: Test , Drug , Pass , Naturally
Google Banned by Myanmar Govt., Still Donates $1 Million [Digg]
2008-05-12 19:49:00 I wonder how much traffic Myanmar sends to google anyway. More About: Google , Digg , Million , Banned
Brand new backyard playground [Digg]
2008-05-12 16:49:00 They finished building it on Saturday evening, and the following morning, as mom was about to wake up the boys and have them go out to play in their new play center, this is what she saw from the upstairs window. More About: Digg , Brand , Backyard , Playground
Disney Movie Club
2008-05-12 15:26:00 Whether we are young or adult, we have our own favourite Disney movies. I grew up falling in love with Ariel of The Little Mermaid, wishing I had a pair of glass slippers like Cinderella and even recently singing along with Troy and Gabriella in The High School Musicals. Aren't we all enchanted by Pirates of the Caribbean, reminisce with The Kid (Bruce Willis), waltz in Shall We Dance (Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez) and much more. What better way to get our collection of classic Disney movies, cartoons or current bestseller ones than to join the Disney Movie Club ?When you accept the introductory offer to join the Disney Movie Club where you get the first 3 DVDs for $1.99 each, and you may purchase an additional bonus for $14.99–$5 off the regular catalogue price. A fifth selection may be had for $9.95. Shipping is free! You agree to the terms of membership specified within your enrollment agreement, including the purchase of a minimum number of titles at regular Club prices. Re...
Metal Building Kit
2008-05-11 16:33:00 It makes any parents happy to see their kids concentrate on their building blocks trying to recreate a house, an automobile or an animal. That is why Lego is so popular with children. But then not only children love to create or build things with their own hands. Adults love it too. This is the reason DIY (do-it-youself) stores and self managed kits are a thriving business. I am sure many men would love to have a self built garage to show work in or protect their vehicles.You can find many types of easy to assemble metal building kit for your needs. There is an easy step by step instructions on the site to assist you in building your own metal buildings or garages. Whether it is for your vehicles, storage purposes for your crops, tools, you will find these steel buildings able to accommodate to your needs. Although they are metal, the building is heated with a unique envelope system with a continuous, monolithic insulation and an air barrier following all curves and shape of the b... More About: Building , Metal
Business Loans Requirements
2008-05-11 15:17:00 The business of lending is just that, a business. As such the lender would also want to make sure that their business of lending would yield a profitable return and thus they would want to ensure that the borrower is able to repay their loan. Business Loans company look for businesses that show some potential in making profits, and they most likely approve and help business owners and companies that are geared towards commitment and the success of their businesses.Generally lenders may want to look at gross annual sales or revenues, checking account balances, profitability, and the length of time you have been in business. If your business is relatively new, the lender may ask to see a business plan. However, these are just the basic guidelines as there are also lenders that waive these requirements and offer no financial documentation needed financing. Each lending company would have their terms and conditions for approval of loans and you may want to consult their loan officers f...
How Does the Internet Affect Our Lives? [Digg]
2008-05-08 11:08:00 Internet an ally or a vice? More About: Internet , Digg , Lives , The Internet
What type of water do you drink?
2008-05-08 09:15:00 What type of water do you drink? I mean there was this question posted at one of the forum that I am participating now. Whether it is safe to drink from the tap or do we prefer bottled water. Perhaps in some countries it is safe to drink from the tap but certainly not in Malaysia. Even in the city, the water is too contaminated.I use a distiller at my home. See the photo. I pour tap water into the container. Then it boils the water and when the boiled water evaporates, the fan on top (cover of distiller) cools the vapour and water flows out into plastic container. That water is sweet. I am not kidding. The ants come for it. But this water is really clean and pure with no chemicals added. It simulates the natural water cycle but without pollution. The sediments and rust that are left over after the distillation process proves to me that tap water at my place is not safe for drinking even after boiling. More About: Drink , Water , Type
Fast and Healthy Weight Loss
2008-05-07 22:54:00 There are times of emergency that calls for drastic measures. What I am talking about is like we suddenly receive a wedding invitation from Cousin Alice just a short 6 weeks away. What to do now? How to get the body which is already going sideways out of shape to fit snuggly into a party gown in one and a half month's time? I don't trust myself to just eat baby carrots and munch on celery sticks for the next 40+ days! Are there any more pleasant ways to go about a fast weight loss program without wrecking havoc to the body, mind and wallet?Whether you have 20 or 200 pounds to lose, the New Lifestyle Diet can help in achieving our fast weight loss goal. Their comprehensive but simple program can help in keeping the weight for too. By means of some powerful lessons and self improvement tips, you can learn to take control of your mind and body - weight included. The bonus of it all beside being able to fit into our dream party gown, this fast weight loss program allows you to have de... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Loss , Fast , Healthy
Mix Business and Pleasure at SocialSpark
2008-05-07 02:32:00 Have you heard of the latest paid to post site named SocialSpark? This is more than just a paid review type of site. It has many other functions and uses. We often go to some social media sites to mingle with other bloggers or separate forums set up to discuss opportunities or meet with other bloggers. But on SocialSpark, you don't have to do that anymore. The site has advertisers, bloggers and the public all at a glance.Bloggers and advertisers can create a profile page like mine: Profile. We can set up communities and request friendship with other bloggers. Send messages and contact each other through the site. We can fav each other and read friend's blogs. We can view the blog posts directly from the profile account. We can vote prop (positive vote) or drop (negative vote) on each other's blogs too.At the marketplace for opportunities, you can search for tasks using the offer range in monetary terms, the opportunities by search words or whichever offers are open and available.... More About: Business , Pleasure
Screen: Make It Your Routine
2008-05-07 01:17:00 Protecting our skin is not a matter of a joke. When I was younger, it does not dawn on me that I need to do much with regards to my skin. I took for granted that I can swim for hours in the sea or at the pool and even the blisters, burnt sensation and skin peeling afterwards does not frightened me into applying any lotions or creams. But I was wrong. Somehow the neglect will come back to you in one way or another. The ultimate would be skin cancer but having ultra skin sensitivity is bad enough. I can't be out in the sun too long now even when I want to.Most of us want to enjoy the outdoor and sunshine as much as we can. At Screen , Inc. they too want to help you do so but with the proper protection against the harmful UV rays of the sun. These facial sunscreens made with the knowledge of the sensitivity and susceptibility of your neck, face, ears and lips when expose unprotected to the sun. They include formulas that are non greasy, non-irritating and dermatologist-approved. These ... More About: Make
Week Number 116
2008-05-07 00:41:00 1) What are the three most important family values in your family? For the world? Are they the same?For my family would be trust, love and respect. For the world would be love, justice and peace. I think love is the common value here. When dealing with a close one and the world in general, I think other issues and values take precedence.2) Name your least favorite candy. Why do you dislike it so much?This is hard. I have a sweet tooth and I generally like candy. If I absolutely have to choose, I think soft sticky ones are what I dislike. I mean those that stick to the teeth and you need to keep chewing until they dissolve or something. They make my jaws ache.3) Among your friends, which would you choose as the next Pope?None of my friends would want to be the next Pope!4) What is the slowest realization you've ever come to?About me being a perfectionist. Not with regards to expectations on others but on myself. 5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? O... More About: Week , Number
Lifelock Promo Code
2008-05-06 23:11:00 Would you trust someone who dares to disclose his social security number on a website that is accessible to the public? I am not talking about an insane person here but a successful businessman who is so confident in his identity theft product that he is well protected and willing to put out his social security number on his website, in interviews and even the side of trucks. What amazing program is this? This is none other than the life lock ID security program.Make no mistake that identity theft where criminals had stolen your identity and personal information and use them to their advantage had caused billions of dollars in losses every year. These criminals will use the stolen identity to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licenses in your name. You can just imagine what trouble this can cause you and not just financially speaking. You could be an accomplice to criminal activities because they are done in ... More About: Code , Promo , Lifelock
Loans for Small Business Development and Personal Use
2008-05-06 22:27:00 Loans can be divided generally into secured and unsecured loans. Secured loans require collateral which the bank can seize if the borrower is unable to repay the loans in the stipulated period of time. On the other hand, the loan is generally of a larger sum and can be repaid in a longer time frame. Most property or real estate loans would fall into this category.Business Loans however, generally falls under the category of unsecured loans. These type of loans is useful in starting a business or in purchasing equipment and expansion of an existing business. Generally no collateral or equity is required but the amount is dependent upon the owner's credit history as well as if they are willing to provide a down payment. Other factors that are taken into considering would be the realistic projection of cost and revenue for the planned projects when starting a business. For expansion purposes too will the the current revenue be a determining factor for the amount being approved.Persona... More About: Personal , Small Business , Loans , Development
Feast One Hundred & Eighty Nine
2008-05-02 18:02:00 Appetizer : What was your favorite cartoon when you were a child? I think there were a few such as Pink Panther, Thunder Cats, Dungeons and Dragons, and Scooby Doo. I am sure there are more but I can't remember them now. Soup : Pretend you are about to get a new pet. Which animal would you pick, and what would you name it?I think tortoise. It would be named Relax. Salad : On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?5 in the middle because it depends on my mood. Main Course : What kind of music do you listen to while you drive?Light and easy or the Hindi/Tamil channel. Dessert : When was the last time you bought a clock? And in which room did you put it?I honestly can't remember. I have clocks in the living room. In the bedroom I have my mobile phone which can be set for alarm too. I also use my mobile phone at study table.If you want to participate and view other answers click here: More About: Feast
Race (Hindi Movie)
2008-04-04 03:13:00 I found that whether in a movie or novel with many plots, you must not cheat the audience or reader. What I mean is that if you have build the anticipation that the character will die for example, he must not simply come back to life too many times in a movie! Otherwise, the story goes all weird and loses the audience's attention.This is one example of movie that I find is all weird but yet it did very well in terms of box office collections. This is the synopsis:Set in picturesque cities of Durban and Cape Town, ‘Race ’ tells the story of two brothers – Ranvir Singh ( Saif Ali Khan ) and Rajeev Singh ( Akshaye Khanna ).Ranvir, the eldest of the two, is a shrewd businessman who owns a ranch named Stallions where horses are bred for races. He is a fierce competitor and he doesn’t forgive anyone who double-crosses him.Rajeev, on the other hand, is more interested in alcohol than family business. He likes to wake up to a glass of beer every morning to recover from the hangover ... More About: Movie , Hindi
Culinary Schools Finder
2008-04-03 18:12:00 I am not sure at what age someone would have the ambition to be a chef or a cook but I happened to know a few kids aged 12 and 15 who said that. Yes, they wanted to be cooks even though no one in their family are in the food business. Was it the movies such as Ratatouille or some other influence in their lives that motivated them to choose this career? Perhaps it is the love of food as anyone can be at whatever the age.Whatever the case may be, a culinary school would definitely be the answer to help one get the necessary qualifications needed to be a chef. There is really a wide syllabus in the art of culinary. There are also more specific chef school in specialized categories such as pastry or vegetarian cooking.I was reading the page of potential earnings and also what the top executive chefs are earning and they seem to be an attractive career option. So do check the culinary schools that is nearest to your area. More About: Schools , Finder , Culinary
Design Your Own Engagement Rings Online
2008-04-03 07:11:00 Recently while I was window shopping at a mall, I came across an advertisement. You would have thought a cliché saying such as Diamonds are Girl's Best Friend would not have much appeal or unique enough to shock people to stop by anymore, would you? But there I was standing on the spot mesmerized by a video clip of a singer bellowing about diamonds and such. I actually stood transfixed watching the whole video clip of a few minutes or so and still talking about it with this post now.The glitter and elegance of the diamond rings could be a very powerful alluring attraction indeed whether we are females or males trying to impress and win the hearts of their female partners. At JamesAllen.com, you would be able to view and even "feel" a ring on your finger or your partner's in their 3 Dimension Hand view section. You could design your own rings for a unique and personal touch.So if you are looking for finesse, elegance and magnificence engagement rings or wedding rings, drop by and... More About: Design , Online , Rings , Engagement
20 months and 600 posts
2008-04-03 06:06:00 Hurray, after spending 20 months on this blog, I am finally at my 600th post! I have learned a lot from my fellow bloggers, made many friends as well. It has been fun and I would say worthwhile. There were times that I feel like giving up, but what I did instead was took a break instead. The encouragement, comments and visits from friends and social networkers helped me greatly to stay on course. Sometimes even blog hoppers who dropped by just to say "nice blog" is so refreshing.I appreciate greatly my sponsors and advertisers from various sectors and fields of their expertise who has given me the opportunity to represent them in my blog. Their contribution directly or indirectly had brought many visitors and made my blog more colourful than my very monotonous life. Thank you once again to everyone.Sincere regards,Serena More About: Posts , Months
In the Making of Technical Professionals
2008-04-03 05:14:00 When I started of trying to find earning opportunities on the internet in 2004, it was purely on a trial and error basis. Actually I am still doing that today. I have indeed wasted many hours, sacrificed sleep and used up much expenses in trying to find my way through and also had fallen victim to many scams on the internet. While this post is not an exposé of which are scam sites nor which are the legitimate online earning sites but you can cut through many heartaches and losses by educating yourself about ebusiness.There are actually tech schools that provide training in understanding computer systems, languages, technologies, and methodologies are the backbone of starting a career in e-commerce. E-business professionals are adept at applying the latest technologies to building new commerce systems for businesses in the online sector. This includes developing, testing, and maintaining such systems for busi... More About: Technical , Professionals
Credit Card Analyzers
2008-04-03 04:06:00 I admit that it is not an easy task at all to choose a credit card due to the fact that there are thousands of credit card companies out there and an abundant of information on the internet. It can get daunting to subscribe to one that can suit all of our needs. Furthermore, while we want a credit card that is reliable or widely accepted by as many merchants as possible when we shop or dine, we also want one that can offer us as much benefits as possible with minimal charges or fees which is frequently so less well known companies.This is where credit card analyzers will come in handy. What is a credit card analyzer? Simply put, this is a site where you can ask any questions you have pertaining to a particular credit card and get answers from the experts or you may read about the questions that other consumers had asked to see if your concerns are answered. Most conveniently, the site is also a one stop online credit card application centre that caters for all kinds of credit histo... More About: Card , Credit , Credit Card
Great Wholesale Clothing Deals
2008-04-02 08:06:00 In my area there is a popular shop called Reject Shop. Although the name doesn't sound good but the concept is a little unique. They actually sell wholesale clothing that had been rejected by retail shops perhaps because of some faulty designs or late shipment. Whatever the case they will have in bulk all these almost brand new clothes at cheaper prices.Actually wholesale Clothing can provide a simple and affordable way to have a wardrobe that you would be happy to have without having to buy really expensive articles of the same quality, there are many places that can get you an almost unbelievable deal on the kinds of clothes that you would like to have around for yourself and others, and perhaps maybe even to give as gifts to those that you know won’t mind something that weighs lighter on your budget. Think about it, it is not such a bad idea to purchase a few articles of the same clothing but really at much cheaper price.I know cousin Sheila would appreciate a few pairs of jea... More About: Great , Wholesale
Time Tells All
2008-03-28 22:40:00 1. It's 1:00pm on Sunday and I'm usually coming home from church service this time.2. It's 6:00pm on Monday and I'm usually having bible discussion with interested people or blogging if I am not out this time.3. It's 9:00pm Wednesday and I'm usually blogging or reading at home this time.4. It's 4:30pm on Friday and I'm usually blogging or reading at home this time. More About: Time , Tells
How to Manage Conflicts?
2008-03-28 01:56:00 No matter what our communication style or family background, there are some damaging patterns of speech that must be avoided to manage conflicts effectively. For example, if we have the urge to retaliate. Retaliation only leads to anger and an escalation of the disagreement. Instead of retaliating, know that the quickest way to take the heat out of a quarrel is to acknowledge your mate's viewpoint and to apologize for your part of the conflict.Do you minimize or belittle your spouse's feelings? Granted that not everyone sees the same situation in the same way, but if your spouse is clearly distraught about a matter, your first reaction may be to say, "You're just overreacting." You may have the intention to help your mate to see the problem from a different angle but more often than not this comment makes your spouse feel more angry than comforted. Both wives and husbands need to know that the people whom they love understand and empathize with them.Give extra thought to how you ... More About: Conflicts , Manage
Managing Conflicts
2008-03-27 07:27:00 To err is humane. So if a couple argue, does this mean that they no longer love each other? The answer is no. Even in the best of marriages, there will occasionally be some conflict. Although most married couples want to treat each other in a loving and kind manner, we are imperfect and will make mistakes. So when disagreements arise, emotions may be difficult to control. Once an argument starts, some may find it a real challenge to curb bad habits such as screaming and abusive speech.Sometimes factors such as different communication styles between the male and female can be the cause of such contention where one wants to discuss a problem in detail but the other are just interested in the end result. Another factor could be the family background in which one was raised up in. Some families are quiet and finds confrontation difficult and uncomfortable whereas there are folks that are very expressive and they have no problems letting others know how they feel.Interestingly researcher... More About: Conflicts
Nescafe Gold Blend
2008-03-26 14:54:00 I have always liked Nescafe Gold Blend Coffee. It has a distinct soothing flavour rather than overly strong which causes headachy feeling for me. So I am pleasantly surprise that they came up with a 3 in 1 pack now which I can use even while on the move. Cool indeed.
Blog Advertising and Paid Blogging
2008-03-26 06:42:00 When I started to learn about earning online, I did so with a lot of trial and error. Nevertheless, there is a rather stable market for bloggers who can write about a variety of topics. There are many market for good bloggers who would like to earn. Blog Advertising is one avenue for revenue open to bloggers. By writing about some review on sites and products, they can offer their readers some extra product knowledge or what is out there on the internet. The advertisers get their products and services to a wider audience while bloggers also earn legitimate income through their hard work and research for their assignments.Paid Blogging is a fine way to reward bloggers who are looking to earn income without risk manner. After all you are being paid for your expertise, your talent in writing and convincing your readers about the benefits of certain products or services. The internet is a portal or gateway to information and this is where bloggers and advertisers can meet to exchange th...
Grandma Rapes Child Molester In The Butt With A Cucumber [Digg]
2008-03-25 20:22:00 About 10 years ago, Mary Franks, along with her two daughters and sister-in-law, raped a man in the ass with a large cucumber after finding out that he was molesting Mary's then 5-year-old granddaughter. This is a clip from the 2003 documentary about the case called "The Cucumber Incident." More About: Digg , Child , Grandma , Butt
VAI and Pragmatix Form Strategic Alliance [Digg]
2008-03-25 20:17:00 Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI), an IBM Premier Business Partner and a competitor in the market for enterprise solutions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail and service industries, has announced a strategic alliance with Elmsford, New York-based Pragmatix. More About: Digg , Alliance , Form , Strategic
Brining web media to your TV [Digg]
More articles from this author:2008-03-25 18:47:00 Because "desk potato" doesn't have quite the appeal, the search is on for the best/cheapest/fastest way to get video streamed onto our computers to play on our TVs. How can you, Joe Remote Control, watch my kid's YouTube video on your living room couch? Here's how... More About: Media , Digg 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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