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Rejuvenating Our Body, Mind and Spirit
2008-01-01 00:17:00 Every now and then, we will need to feed our mind and soul besides taking care of our physical needs. Don't we feel something lacking inside of us when we take the time to ponder about life, especially when we are exhausted after caring for our daily chores and responsibilities? Is there anything online that one can do some quiet reading and meditation about life and its purpose? A place to reflect and improve one's being so to speak?One such site that can enrich our body mind spirit is DietMind Spirit (http://www.dietmindspirit.org/). In this website, you will find articles about self improvement, personal development, faith and spirituality and many more topics that can help us regain some balance and sense of purpose in life. There are some guidelines on health issues such as Natural Remedies for Insomnia, Breathing Technique for Anxiety Sufferers, healthful recipes, aroma therapy and many more.Self improvement articles include tips on keeping our desks tidy ( I need to do that ... More About: Body
Give Me Five Ideas to Kick Off the New Year
2007-12-31 23:23:00 Give Me Five ideas for kicking off your new year whether that be party suggestions or weight loss ideas or simply goals you have or crafty ideas you have been thinking about starting, the sky is the limit on this one!My list is more for self improvement rather than home improvement.1. Read the whole Bible in a year. I will post a schedule later on.2. I need to put off 15 kg. I will set up some reminders or those ticker to gauge my progress.3. I am starting a new blog on my own domain. If that goes well, may change the domain for other blogs as well. I am not too sure about the cpanel and codes using wordpress themes. Learn more about codes.4. Read at least one book a week. I will put up a list of books that I am currently reading or completed.5. Learn more about mobile technology. More About: Ideas , New Year , Give , Year , Kick
High Density Television
2007-12-31 11:38:00 These days folks are all into saving space and being compact and clutter free homes. No more bulking TVs but high-density television (HDTV) is the way to go now. HDTV is a digital television broadcasting system with greater resolution than traditional television systems. HDTV is digitally broadcast, because digital television (DTV) requires less bandwidth if sufficient video compression is used.Thinking about getting a High -definition television (HDTV) set? Don't know where to look for the best deals in the competitive market online? What are the popular brands available in the market? Second Act (http://www.secondact.com) which is founded in 2003 by catalog marketing veteran Mark A. Cohn, the original founder of Damark International, is an online retailer for specializing in HDTV and its related products. It is an authorized dealer for popular brands such as Sharp, Samsung, Toshiba, Denon, Marantz, JVC, Hitachi and more. It offers competitively lower prices for the products becaus... More About: Television
Curious as a Cat- Week 98
2007-12-31 05:46:00 1) If there is someone in your life who has been your symbolic lighthouse, who would it be?My husband. Always guiding and taking care of me, spiritually, emotionally and physically. 2) What career would you like to try for a year? Why?I am not that adventurous and imaginative enough to try a new career. Perhaps being a "problogger" or one earning through blogging is a challenging enough career for me. From part time tutor to problogger then.3) If you could be more focused in one area of your life, what would it be?Spirituality.4) What was the best gift you ever gave to someone?Listening ear.5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one. Public Domain Photo It was New Year's Eve and Reena doesn't have a date for the party hosted by the new company that she had just joined a couple of months ago. It is not that she is not a sociable person, it is just that she has so much to learn and get settled in this new company.... More About: Curious , Week
Bid For Prizes
2007-12-30 10:18:00 Have you ever heard about a text based reverse-auction game, where the lowest unique bid will win the prize? This is a place where members get to play games, win prizes and rewards. For example, Bid4Prizes (http://www.bid4prizes.com) which is part of New Motion, Inc offers some fun and games for its members and great prizes to be won. New Motion, Inc is a company that provides digital entertainment products and services for businesses and consumers in North America.So how does one play these games for the fantastic prizes of Apple I-Phone’s, HDTV’s, Designer Bags, SCION XB’s to Cash Prizes and many more? There is a game online or even on your mobile phone that you need to key in the lowest unique bids to win the prizes. There is a video clip that explains how you can do this. Check out this How to Play section. Every token you play, you are entering into a Sweepstake for cash prizes or can be redeem for free gifts later.You do need to be a registered member to play and win pri...
Unconcious Mutterings- Week 256
2007-12-30 09:43:00 I say ... and you think ... ? Memorable :: Blog Awards Resolution :: Be determineGoal :: Read Bible2008 :: Is around the cornerSensational :: NewsPopular demand :: CreativeOld :: TiredMusic :: DanceIntense :: Serious2007 :: Passed quickly More About: Week
101 Way to Make You Smile
2007-12-29 15:11:00 This list is taken from Zang101 Ways to Make You Smile 01. Call an old friend, just to say hi.02. Hold a door open for a stranger.03. Invite someone to lunch.04. Compliment someone on his or her appearance.05. Ask a coworker for their opinion on a project.06. Bring cookies to work.07. Let someone cut in during rush hour traffic.08. Leave a waitress or waiter a big tip.09. Tell a cashier to have a nice day.10. Call your parents.11. Let someone know you miss them.12. Treat someone to a movie.13. Let a person know you really appreciate them.14. Visit a retirement center.15. Take a child to the zoo.16. Fill up your spouse's car with gas.17. Surprise someone with a small gift.18. Leave a thank-you note for the cleaning staff at work.19. Write a letter to a distant relative.20. Tell someone you thought about them the other day.21. Put a dime in a stranger's parking meter before the time expires.22. Bake a cake for a neighbor.23. Send someone flowers to where they work.24. Invite a frie...
New Years Edition
2007-12-29 02:46:00 1. Resolutions: Do you keep them or are they an exercise in futility? I think it does give a good start to the year but as for keeping it, that is another story altogether. 2. New Year’s Eve: Stay at home or go out and dance the night away? Any special traditions? Stay at home. No difference here.3. Let’s not call it a resolution, but what are 5 things (of any importance) you would like to accomplish in the upcoming year? Read the whole bibleExercise moreLearn about codes for blogBe more techno savvyLearn to cook More About: Years , Edition , New Years
Nokia 6085
2007-12-29 01:16:00 After reading some mobile phone magazines, I am itching to get another one. Actually what happened was, I am using my Sony Ericsson K550i for internet connection and the SIM card for that package does not allow for MMS and voice call. Hmm...and I didn't want to change my phone number just so I can access the internet. Anyway, to cut the long story short, I planned to get the Nokia 6085 later today.As you can see, I am pretty excited about it now. I read a fine review about the features of Nokia 6085 and the price is within my budget. Some of its features that caters for my needs are it includes a built in camera with a video recorder with expandable memory, ensuring a camera is at hand for family highlights, like soccer match or dance rehearsal. Music lovers will enjoy the Nokia 6085 phone’s built-in music player and FM radio, as well as the stereo audio streaming support for convenient use with wireless Bluetooth headsets.Other features included in the Nokia 6085 offers comprehe...
Bad Credit Offers
2007-12-28 21:02:00 Time and unforeseen circumstances can befall anyone, especially in the area of managing our finances in our volatile economic situations. Many had fallen into debts and having less than perfect credit rating. What can help one get back to a little stable ground with regards to our finances?BadCredit Offers .com (http://www.badcreditoffers.com) is a new consumer resource that can give you a guide in this respect. The company is managed by a team of expert staffs can provide the best tips and offers in the market out there. The goal of this site is to provide the consumer with the major providers and the best offers to fit your needs. There three easy steps hassle free methods that the company provides are:Browse the bad credits offers by categoryCompare details and features side by sideApply online for the offer of your choice instantly!Credit cards is one of the major "trap" for getting into debt. However, with the proper reporting to the major credit bureaus, your credit may quickly...
How to make your Firefox load faster?
2007-12-18 07:56:00 I read Jake's post here on how to make Firefox load faster and it really helped me. I will just copy his instructions here because I am not a techno savvy person but do visit his blog for more gems on website stuff and online money making tips.Speed up Firefox. If you have a broadband connection, you can speed up your page loads. This allows Firefox to load multiple things on a page instead of one at a time. By default, Firefox optimized for dialup connections. Here is what you need to do:1. Type “about:config” into the address bar and hit return. Type “network.http” in the filter field, and change the following settings (double-click on them to change them): 2. Set “network.http.pipelining” to “true” 3. Set “network.http.proxy.pipelining” to “true” 4. Set “network.http.pipelining.maxrequests” to 30. This will allow it to make 30 requests at one time. Originally I tried 100 here and it didn’t seem to help. When I went with 30 I noticed an improvement. ... More About: Make , Load , Aster
10 New Years Resolutions
2007-12-18 06:38:00 1. Lose 15kg of weight. 2. Spend more time with my parents. 3. Spend more time with real life friends. 4. Finish reading the Bible in one year. 5. Read more books on technology and internet. 6. Learn to cook. I can only do pasta for now. Pathetic. 7. Learn more about HTML codes or anything needed for blogging. 8. Try to comment more at fellow blogger's blogs. 9. Build a blog with my own domain name. (Work in progress now) 10.Sleep at regular hours at night. More About: Years , New Years , Resolutions , Resolution
Brightens up your home
2007-12-18 05:37:00 What can help brightens up your home during the holiday seasons? I have seen many of you friends and readers who likes candles and scents. Have you thought about some chic yet traditional looking candle holders which gives your home a warm and homely atmosphere? If candles are not for you, there are a variety of light fixtures that can help brightens the house or certain part of room.How many of us took to a liking for chandeliers? I knew I did as a kid. My father will pick me up and I will try to reach for the mini chandelier. My father, seeing my delight will put me as close as possible to the chandeliers but warned me that it might be hot to the touch. Actually, the family knew that I love to touch the lights, they will just put in on for a short while so as not to burn my little hands. I vaguely recalled that my home chandelier at that time also have these crystals at the bottom of the chandelier. See photo on left.On the other hand, some may have very modern looking homes. Ther... More About: Home
Week Number 96
2007-12-17 14:13:00 1) Finish this sentence: "I hate myself when I am sick and can't go outdoors to do what I wanted to do."2) How much time do you spend on the phone or IMing with friends every day?Hmm...depends on my mood. With the availability of internet, I would say I only spend about 5-10 minutes daily. This includes the time friends text back, of course. Perhaps weekends is longer period.3) What strategy would you implement to deal with drug abuse in today's world?Increase in spirituality and fear of God, strengthening of the family bond, choosing the right associates or friends, and if addicted seek medical and professional help.4) What thing about your family are you least proud of?Lack of affection. I don't mean that there is no love in my family ( I mean my parents and siblings), just that we don't show it through hugs or even handshakes. But we are learning to.5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one. Public Domain P... More About: Week , Number
Magnetic Diet Weight Loss Program
2007-12-17 11:54:00 "What you get by reaching your [weight loss] goals is not nearly as important as what you become by reaching them."- Zig Ziglar italics mine Sometimes when we go about losing weight in the wrong way, we ended up depressed and losing our self esteem when the program doesn't yield the desired results. Although there are many of us that have tried different approaches to losing weight, I know I have, but there is this interesting weight loss program that is called The Magnetic Diet .It is so called because it sets fire to your metabolism and melt every pound of unwanted fat from your body using a potent and provocative diet concept called Food Magnetism. The program will teach you how to combine certain foods to create what is known as Invigorating Magnetism. Alternatively if we were to have Contaminating Magnetism, we would be attracting not only obesity but disease and depression as well.The program can help us to control our cravings, burn fat, build muscle, feel fantastic and loo... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Loss , Program
Movie reviews online by the masses
2007-12-17 11:12:00 Have you ever wondered where you can write your own reviews about a movie and at the same time interact with others who share and discuss the reviews? Have you felt bored and fed up with those movie reviews by journalists who used high sounding language and words that you don't understand or care much about?Well, there is such a new social networking site called FilmCrave for such a purpose. Besides writing reviews about movies, you can chat with friends, discuss and recommend movies as well. There is a top 20 movies from the past and present on the main page that members had voted for. You will also get a short trailer on upcoming movies releases. Although you won't be able to view the movies here, you can most definitely discuss it to your heart's satisfaction. More About: Movie , Reviews , Movie Reviews , Online
Web Hosting Choice
2007-12-17 08:46:00 I am seriously thinking about getting my own site, that is my own domain name and hosting. It has been more than a year now that I am with blogspot, but I do indeed grew to love blogspot alot. Now that it is out of beta stage and things are so simple with the drag and drop layout, just what a non technie like me can get use to. However, I do want to get into, ah...different opportunities in this arena of blogging and I see a so called brighter future with my own blog than free hosting here at blogspot.Hmm...so where do I start? There is a guide here that I have been looking at. It is Web Hosting Choice (http://www.webhostingchoice.com), which offers some quick start up guide to web hosting. A quick glance at the start up guide shows that I need: 1. Domain Name 2. Web Design 3. Web Hosting Don't worry, each of those terms are explained clearly at the site. Suggestions are given as to which plans would suit our needs and knowledge regarding the matter. There are different plans to cat...
The Physics of Traffic Jams
2007-12-17 08:10:00 Have you ever wondered why after being in stop-and-go traffic for some time, you can suddenly drive at normal speed without seeing a reason for the delay? I know that my hubby and I always wondered about this question. And with the "busybodies" in Malaysian drivers, even a small incident where a car got a flat tyre or ran out of fuel will cause a massive jam, we can understand why certain narrower roads got these traffic jams. Nevertheless, we do wonder about these seemingly highways that got us stuck for no apparent reason.“There are empirical causes for such miseries as traffic slowing to a crawl even when there is no accident or rough pavement in sight,” notes The Wall Street Journal. “Cars behave much as molecules in a gas.” Even a brief slowing down produces “a compression wave” that works its way backward, causing cars far behind to slow to a crawl. “By one estimate, three-quarters [75%] of traffic jams have no visible culprit,” says the paper. “The cause cam... More About: Traffic , Physics , Jams
Manic Monday
2007-12-17 07:27:00 What is your idea of a perfect romantic evening?I don't have much imagination in this regard. To me being able to have a quiet evening with hubby, holding hands and walking slowly facing the beach if possible. I like the sound of sea waves and the feel of sea breeze in my face. Realistically though, I am afraid of too lonely places unless it is a private beach but then we would need to pay an arm or a leg for such "luxury".Imagine you had to take part in the winter Olympics. What sport would you do? (Here's a link to the official sports, in case you need help.) Figure skating. This is what I love to watch anyway. If I have the "figure" and I can "skate", this would be my Olympic entry for sure! Barbara Fusar Poli and Maurizio Margaglio (Getty Images)What's something that people do in traffic that really bothers you?Necking or touching...I can see from the top inside a bus! More About: Monday , Manic Monday , Manic
Stone Hawk Drug Rehabilitation Center
2007-12-17 06:00:00 Granted that it is not an easy battle to overcome drug addiction but certainly the environment and association can be a great motivation to stop the debilitating habit. This is exactly the place Stone Hawk Rehabilitation Center is all about. The drug rehab center is located in south central Michigan, approximately 1-1/2 hours west of Detroit and 1-1/2 hours east of Chicago in Battle Creek, Michigan. Stone Hawk Rehab Center is also a large 58,000 sq. ft. building surrounded by rolling hills and large oak trees. The place and the ambiance of the facility plays a roll in strengthening the mental faculty to be more resolved in recovery. There is a lake stocked for fishing and the serenity makes it conducive for an addiction recovery. It uses New Life Detoxification Program for drug detox (Saunas) to sweat the drugs (toxins) out of the body. One of the main criteria for a successful treatment is their treatment philosophy but you may also want to consider location, setting, or ... More About: Drug
Personal Financial Management
2007-12-17 03:10:00 Recently I read about a write up on a site that is offering free financial management service. Yes, I said free service. This is a money management software that is developed by a small team of experienced professionals in interactive and fresh web 2.0 outlook. Since this application is web based, you can access it anytime, anywhere in the world.The website is BudgetPulse and its features include the ability to create multiple accounts such as Savings, Visa or Current Account, Money Tracking, Charts and Graphs, Budget Planning and many more. The application is user friendly and sign up is free.Though I leave most of my financial management to hubby dearest, if you are interested in a easy, hassle-free online financial management service, feel free to take a look at BudgetPulse. More About: Personal , Management , Financial , Financial Management
Another Award
2007-12-16 16:56:00 I was awarded the Bodacious Award by Milet. I had to admit that I need to use the dictionary to understand the meaning of Bodacious! bo·da·cious [bō dáyshəss]bow·da·cious [bō dáyshəss] adjective Southern U.S. Midwestern U.S. (informal humorous) 1. bold: outrageously arrogant or uninhibited a bodacious lie 2. impressive: remarkable or excellent That’s one bodacious boat! adverb Southern U.S. Midwestern U.S. very: extremely (informal humorous) I’m bodacious hungry. [Mid-19th century. Possibly an alteration of dialect boldacious , a blend of bold and audacious .]And I would like to present it to Angelika- folks her name is pronounced un GAY lee kuh
Word Association at Unconscious Mutterings -Week 254
2007-12-16 06:41:00 I say ... and you think ... ?Interview:: JobsArmy :: SalvationUnwrap :: PresentsEvolve :: ChangeBus :: WaitingThe real thing :: No surgeryStreak :: ColoursGorge :: GreedySpicy :: CurryCourse :: Lessons More About: Word , Week , Association , Erin
Creative Adventure IX
2007-12-15 04:58:00 Click banner1. While cross-country skiing through an old country trail I notice a light through the trees ahead. Getting closer to the clearing, I see the light comes from an old cottage that looks inviting. I remove my skis and walk up the porch steps and knock on the door when the door creaked open on its own.2. I step inside to a cozy living room and sitting in a big leather chair in front of the fireplace is a little old man. What do you call them, short about 3 feet tall people? Ah, dwarfs? This "little" old man has a very happy face. Although he was startled by my appearance, he quickly regained his composure. I apologized for intruding but try to explain that the door was ajar.3. He smiles at me and offers me a seat and a cup of hot chocolate. We talk for a bit and he told me many interesting stories about the woods behind his cottage. One particular one was rather sweet. About a beautiful fair lady who got lost and wandered to the cottage, not in winter of course, and stayed... More About: Creative , Adventure
Feast One Hundred & Seventy Two
2007-12-14 08:12:00 Click bannerAppetizerMake up a word and give us its definition.Tootoo- a family word meaning death or died. SoupWhat is currently your favorite song?Azhagiya Tamil Magan - Ellappugazhum SaladWhat’s at the top of your Christmas wish list this year?I don't celebrate Christmas. If I have a wish, good health would be it. Main CourseName a scent that reminds you of someone special in your life.Lavender because a friend made a special pouch with the dried flowers from her own garden. DessertWho is someone on television that you feel probably shouldn’t be, and why?Hmm...I don't watch television these days. Hard to answer this. More About: Feast
Someone Elses' Wishes
2007-12-13 21:20:00 Click bannerYou have been granted 3 wishes! However, you have to use your wishes on 3 separate people. Who would you choose, what would you wish for them, and why? (Usual genie rules apply: no falling in love, no bringing back people from the dead, and no extra wishes)1. I wish for my hubby's good health. 2. I wish for my parents' good health. 3. I wish for my siblings' good health.Hahaha...sounds boring but these days, health seems to be more important than wealth. If we have health, we can do much more in life. More About: Wishes , Some
Free WiFi and Internet kiosks along PLUS Expressways [Digg]
2007-12-13 17:35:00 Cyberplus and PLUS Expressway partnered in providing free WiFi and Internet kiosk along the highway. More About: Free , Digg , Wifi
Free WiFi and Internet kiosks along PLUS Expressways
2007-12-13 16:29:00 According to SPLUGG™ chief executive officer Raihana Ahmad, it had been announced in Kuala Lumpur on the 16 August, 2007 that Cyberplus, a digital advertising and new media company, through its subsidiary SPLUGG™ in a partnership with PLUS Expressways is offering free WiFi (wireless technology) and Internet kiosks at 18 rest and service areas and two overhead bridge restaurants (Sungai Buloh and Ayer Keroh) along the North-South Expressway. Installation had already begun with the Sungai Buloh location and also installed and operational at other rest areas such as at Ayer Keroh along the expressway.Besides WiFi, each of the 20 locations will initially have at least one Internet kiosk for those without notebook PCs or laptop to access the Internet and keep in touch with the latest happenings. In addition to that, at each location LCD television sets is fitted to allow everyone to stay in touch with the live traffic updates and happenings along the highway. It is the wish of C... More About: Free , Wifi
Tis the Season!
2007-12-13 07:29:00 Click banner Onesome: 'Tis-- Hmmm... More or less an older contraction? Do you have any semi-archaic words you use regularly? Actually I don't think I have any. Twosome: the-- heck you say? Okay, how about a 'regional' saying you're known to be fond of? You know, the one the relatives just don't get when you say it on the phone... Sure, slang will work!Sui ge -this is Cantonese for "you are bad." It is hard to explain how to use this phrase. It usually is meant as a joke. Like you tease someone that they need exercise or their hips would not get pass the door, and they say you are very "sui ge". Threesome: Season --ings for the season? Mulled cider? Peppermint bark? Apple pie? What do you look forward to in the Winter months?Ok, there is no winter here, so perhaps hot garlic bread, soup or pasta will do just it during the cold rainy days.
Life's Little Dealings
More articles from this author:2007-12-13 04:42:00 Click banner1. What do you do when you get bored with life? How do you make it interesting again? Read and expand one's mind. Then will have more topics to talk to family and friends about. Take up a new hobby or even language. I am not very good at learning a new language though. I am learning more about gadgets and technology now for I may want to start a new blog.2. Do you feel you're a good communicator? Why/why not? I think I am an average communicator. I have time which is a plus point. I don't feel a need to rush to go somewhere when I am conversing with someone. I try to learn to be a better listener as time goes by, rather than talk too much. Ask questions to make sure I know what the other person is thinking about. 3. How do you vent your frustrations? Does it work for you? Why/why not? Talk to someone to get a different perspective of the matter if it is a serious problem, not just to gossip. Divert attention from the subject or resolve it as soon as possible. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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