Monday, December 31, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
health~ warning : dangerous about rice
What You Need to Know About Complex Carbohydrates
Starch Can Be As Bad as Sugar for Your Health
By Laura Dolson, About.com Guide
Updated March 14, 2009
On a low carb diet, the main goal is to avoid raising blood glucose too much. This is why we avoid foods which are high in sugars and starches. But it turns out that not all starches are created equal. Some starches are digested very quickly, and cause a rapid and large rise in blood sugar. Others are digested more slowly, causing blood glucose to rise less and over a longer period of time. And some starch, called resistant starch, is not digested in the small intestine at all, and so causes little or no blood sugar rise. The larger the percentage of rapidly-digested starch in a starchy food, the higher the glycemic index of that food.
What is starch?
Starches are long complex chains of simple sugars. This is why they are often called “complex carbohydrates”. It was once thought that complex carbohydrates do not raise blood sugar as quickly or as much as sugars, but now we know that some starches are actually more glycemic than some sugars. In this sense, they are not “complex” for very long at all. People who are sensitive to sugar should avoid most starchy foods as well, since most starchy foods are rapidly broken down into sugar.Which foods have a lot of starch?
Grains (wheat, rice, barley, oats), potatoes, corn, and beans are all very starchy foods. Grains are made into bread, cereal and pasta, as well as crackers, biscuits, cookies, cakes, pie crust, and anything else made with flour.What determines whether starches are digested rapidly or slowly?
There are several factors at work:What is done to the starch before we eat it. Particularly when it comes to grains (and especially wheat), we have a tendency to grind it, puff it, flake it, roll it, and generally beat it into submission so we can form it into any number of processed foods. This has the effect of doing some of the work of our digestive systems before the food even goes into our mouths. It’s really no wonder that these foods are turned into sugar so efficiently within minutes of being in our bodies. The starches that are most rapidly digested are those made from flour (including whole grain flour) and most breakfast cereals.
On the other hand, if grains or legumes remain whole, such as beans, brown rice or whole barley, the starch is broken down into sugars much more slowly, and some never is turned into sugar at all, but reaches the large intestine intact – this is called resistant starch.
Starch Structure. Different kinds of starch have different arrangements of molecules, and some are easier for our digestive enzymes to get at than others. One kind of starch, called amylose, is broken down quite slowly. The higher the amount of amylose in a starch, the more slowly it is digested. Different types of rice have differing percentages of amylose. Long grain rices, which tend to stay more separate, are higher in amylose. Shorter grain rices, which tend to produce creamier and stickier rice are low in amylose and are more glycemic. New potatoes (sometimes described as “waxy”) have a starch that is closer to amylose in structure than more mature potatoes, and they are somewhat less glycemic.
Most of the starch in beans has a structure which is only slowly broken down into sugars.
Surprises: One processed food that seems to be digested more slowly than would be guessed is pasta. Apparently the starch molecules are so tightly packed that only about half is rapidly digested when the pasta is cooked “al dente” (slightly firm). Cooking time and thickness of the pasta greatly affects how the glycemic it is.
Additionally, when some cooked starches, such as potatoes and rice, are cooked and cooled, a small percentage of the starch takes longer to digest.
How can we tell how quickly a starch is digested?
It is difficult to know how quickly any one person will digest any individual food. Relatively few foods have been tested for exactly where they are digested, and there are various means of testing that are not standardized. Also, “slowly digested” is a range, and some foods are logically on the faster end of it. Additionally, each person’s digestive system is a little different, and factors such as how thoroughly the food is chewed and what other foods are eaten with it also have an effect.The only real way for a person to know how glycemic a food is to them is to monitor their blood glucose. But there are some guidelines that everyone can use.
What Starches Should We Eat?
- The best starchy foods are whole beans or lentils. The starch is mostly either slowly-digested starch or resistant starch (though canned beans are more fully digested than ones cooked from the dried state).
- When choosing grains, eat ones which are whole and intact when cooked, such as brown rice, barley, amaranth, or quinoa.
- Avoid most baked goods or anything made with flour. Best choices are specially-made low carb breads which have less starch and more fiber.
- Avoid processed cereals with little fiber. Best choices are cold cereals, such as All-Bran with Extra Fiber, are which are mostly fiber.
health~ crash dieting
CAN YOU IMPROVE POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO THROUGH CRASH DIETING?
EVERY SERIOUS CYCLIST RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE of improving their power-to-weight ratio. A high power-to-weight ratio can translate into a significantly faster finishing time. There are two ways to improve power-to-weight ratio. One is increasing power output by doing high-intensity intervals, and the second is dropping weight.
A 2009 study conducted at Southern Connecticut State University compared the individual and combined effects of interval training and weight loss on the power-to-weight ratio. They found that training or weight loss alone each produced the same improvement, about 9%. When both weight loss and interval training were combined, there was no improvement over the 10-week study period.
The authors of the study speculated that losing weight deprived the cyclists’ bodies of the ability to benefit from doing high-intensity intervals. More specifically, inadequate protein intake from dietary restriction kept their muscles from adapting to the stress imposed by the sprints. Their conclusion was that weight loss and fitness gains are incompatible.
Because weight loss, at least up to a point, can improve the power-to-weight ratio, cyclists often obsess about their weight. Thus it is not uncommon for cyclists to embark on a crash diet before a major race.
A crash diet seems simple. Just significantly reduce your daily calories and the weight peels off. However, crash dieting activates the law of unintended consequences. Here’s why. We know that a pound contains about 3,500 calories, so if we eat 1,000 fewer calories each day, more than two pounds will magically disappear each week. And, since we are generally impatient, we push the daily caloric deficit to help us get to our goal weight faster. For athletes, however, the consequences of reducing caloric intake by 750-1,000 calories per day can be significant.
An often-ignored observation was made almost 30 years ago by researchers at Rockefeller University. They looked at the effect of calorie deficit on weight loss. As might be expected, the highest caloric deficit produced the greatest weight loss. What wasn’t expected, however, was where the weight loss was coming from.
Everyone who goes on a diet is expecting to lose body fat. But the Rockefeller researchers found that people who practiced moderate caloric restriction tended to lose the weight as fat. Ninety-one percent of their weight loss was fat and 9% was lean body mass, or muscle. When the subjects engaged in a diet involving severe calorie restriction, however, fat represented 48% of the loss and muscle represented 42%. Expressed another way, the greater the daily calorie restriction, the greater the loss of muscle mass.
Ironically, moderate to severe calorie restriction, which results in loss of lean body mass, is unnecessary. Diets that have smaller daily caloric deficits (300-500 calories) shed fat while preserving lean body mass. This was borne out in the Southern Connecticut State University study described above. The cyclists in the weight-loss group lost about one pound per week, which translates to a daily caloric deficit of about 500 calories.
The bottom line – Here’s what we know about weight loss for cyclists:
1. Weight loss can improve power-to-weight. However:
2. Overt weight loss efforts should be separate from periods of intense training. And:
3. When weight loss is actively pursued, it should be pursued in moderation to minimize the loss of muscle mass.
2. Overt weight loss efforts should be separate from periods of intense training. And:
3. When weight loss is actively pursued, it should be pursued in moderation to minimize the loss of muscle mass.
Dr. Robert Portman, a well-known sports science researcher, is coauthor of Nutrient Timing and Hardwired for Fitness and the creator of The Portman Calculator: the first-ever online calculator for hydration & fitness.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
health~ benefits of Chili Pepper
Pepper
- contains capsaicin that
creates hot taste and
health benefits
- natural pain killer, fights
cholesterol and heart
diseases
- reduces symptoms of
psoriasis, improves
immunity
- fights cancer, clears
congestion, prevents
stomach ulcers
- helps in weight loss,
and lowers risk of type 2
diabetes
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Monday, December 24, 2012
self development~ words by Bill Gates
Rule 1:
Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2:
The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3:
You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4:
If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5:
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6:
If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes; learn from them.
Rule 7:
Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8:
Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9:
Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10:
Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11:
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
If you agree, pass it on.
If you can read this - Thank a teacher!
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Friday, December 21, 2012
ideas for life~ filling notes about good things in a jar!
Don't you guys think this is awesome ?
Lets find it one day, if you trying to dump your boy friend or girl friend, and when you open this jar, would it change your mind instead?
Sometimes people have to look into the BRIGHT side !
Saturday, December 15, 2012
health~ amazing benefits from the Honey!
Health Benefits:
1. Prevent cancer and heart disease:
Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.
Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.
2. Reduce ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders.
Recent research shows that honey treatment may help disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related to the 3rd benefit…
Recent research shows that honey treatment may help disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related to the 3rd benefit…
3. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-fungal:
“All honey is antibacterial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide,” said Peter Molan, director of the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.
“All honey is antibacterial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide,” said Peter Molan, director of the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.
4. Increase athletic performance.
Ancient Olympic athletes would eat honey and dried figs to enhance their performance. This has now been verified with modern studies, showing that it is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time than other sweeteners.
Ancient Olympic athletes would eat honey and dried figs to enhance their performance. This has now been verified with modern studies, showing that it is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time than other sweeteners.
5. Reduce cough and throat irritation:
Honey helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep
Honey helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep
6. Balance the 5 elements:
Honey has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 4000 years and is considered to affect all three of the body’s primitive material imbalances positively. It is also said to be useful useful in improving eyesight, weight loss, curing impotence and premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders, bronchial asthma, diarrhea, and nausea.
Honey has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 4000 years and is considered to affect all three of the body’s primitive material imbalances positively. It is also said to be useful useful in improving eyesight, weight loss, curing impotence and premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders, bronchial asthma, diarrhea, and nausea.
Honey is referred as “Yogavahi” since it has a quality of penetrating the deepest tissues of the body. When honey is used with other herbal preparations, it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations and also helps them to reach the deeper tissues.
7. Blood sugar regulation:
Even though honey contains simple sugars, it is NOT the same as white sugar or artificial sweeteners. Its exact combination of fructose and glucose actually helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. Some honeys have a low hypoglycemic index, so they don’t jolt your blood sugar. (Watch this video Sweetener Comparison where I compare stevia, brown rice syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.)
Even though honey contains simple sugars, it is NOT the same as white sugar or artificial sweeteners. Its exact combination of fructose and glucose actually helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. Some honeys have a low hypoglycemic index, so they don’t jolt your blood sugar. (Watch this video Sweetener Comparison where I compare stevia, brown rice syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.)
8. Heal wounds and burns:
External application of honey has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatment with silver sulfadiazene. It is speculated that the drying effect of the simple sugars and honey’s anti-bacterial nature combine to create this effect.
External application of honey has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatment with silver sulfadiazene. It is speculated that the drying effect of the simple sugars and honey’s anti-bacterial nature combine to create this effect.
9. Probiotic:
Some varieties of honey possess large amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up to 6 species of lactobacilli and 4 species of bifidobacteria. This may explain many of the “mysterious therapeutic properties of honey.”
Some varieties of honey possess large amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up to 6 species of lactobacilli and 4 species of bifidobacteria. This may explain many of the “mysterious therapeutic properties of honey.”
10. Beautiful skin:
Its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly useful for the skin, and, when used with the other ingredients, can also be moisturizing and nourishing! For a powerful home beauty treatment for which you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already, read Carrot Face Mask.
Its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly useful for the skin, and, when used with the other ingredients, can also be moisturizing and nourishing! For a powerful home beauty treatment for which you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already, read Carrot Face Mask.
Different honeys have different flavonoid profiles, depending on the floral source of the nectar.
Types of Honey (most popular)
- Alfalfa
- Blueberry
- Buckwheat
- Clover
- Manuka
- Orange Blossom
- Wildflower
There are at least 40 types – each one has distinctive taste and unique properties.
Darker honey tends to have higher antioxidant levels.
Monofloral honey (honey from a single plant species) usually has the lowest glycemic index (GI). For example, locust honey from the Black Locust tree has a GI of 32. Clover honey, which is used commercially, has the highest glycemic index at 69.
Darker honey tends to have higher antioxidant levels.
Monofloral honey (honey from a single plant species) usually has the lowest glycemic index (GI). For example, locust honey from the Black Locust tree has a GI of 32. Clover honey, which is used commercially, has the highest glycemic index at 69.
Honey Suggestions:
If you want to get the goodness from your honey, make sure it is pure and raw.
Raw honey contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes not present in refined honey.
Raw honey contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes not present in refined honey.
Honey Cautions:
- Best not to feed to infants. Spores of Clostridium botulinum have been found in a small percentage of honey in North America. This is not dangerous to adults and older children, but infants can have a serious reaction of illness in the first year. Do not add honey to baby food or use as a soother to quiet a fussy or colicky baby. Most Canadian honey is not contaminated with the bacteria causing infant botulism, but it’s still best not to take the chance.
- Honey is a sugar, so do not eat jars full of it if you value your good health and want to maintain a healthy weight. It has a high caloric value and will put you on a sugar high and low.
To cook with honey or not: There is some controversy about cooking with honey, although I cannot substantiate it from all of my research about honey.
“…when honey is heated above 108 degrees Fahrenheit, it becomes transformed into a glue-like substance that is extremely difficult to digest. This substance is considered a toxin (ama), since it adheres to the tissues of the body and is very difficult to remove.” (quote from the Ayurveda Wellness Center)
That said, I am not convinced that we should not cook with honey, although I am not using it in most of my cooked recipes until I get to the bottom of this.
I love my homemade dandelion flower pancakes topped with these healthy syrups (below).
Honey Recipes:
Honey Syrup: the goodness and taste of both honey and molasses.
Orange Honey Syrup: healthier than sugar-based syrups with an orange zing!
Dandelion Flower Syrup: combining the goodness of honey with another powerfood: dandelions.
Peanut Butter Bliss Balls: Recipe created in my hippy days in the 70s—they are yummy!
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health~ symptoms of heart attacks
A serious note about heart attacks:
· Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting,
· Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
· Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting,
· Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
· You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
· Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
· 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
· Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let’s be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive…
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we’ll save at least one life.
· Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
· 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
· Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let’s be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive…
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we’ll save at least one life.
leadership~ Is Entreprenuership Better with a social mission?
Is Entrepreneurship Better With a Social Mission?
Posted: 11/28/2012 9:14
So, you want to be an entrepreneur. You've got a great idea, and you're ready to take the leap. But there's one more question to answer: Should you add a social mission to your plan?
Social entrepreneurship, where for-profit companies have some component of charitable giving as part of their business model, is a growing trend among Gen Y entrepreneurs. One of the most well-known social ventures is TOMS, founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006. Since inception, the company has donated more than 1 million pairs of shoes to children in need with its "buy one, give one" policy.
If you want to make a profit and make a difference in the world, read on to find the answers to some of the big questions about social entrepreneurship.
Should I launch my business first and add the social mission later?
Why wait?
Katina Mountanos and Liz Whitman, founders of New York City-based startup Manicube, caution that if you don't incorporate your social venture into your mission and value proposition from the beginning, you might run the risk of the social good becoming an afterthought.
A few other reasons to commit at the beginning:
- A social mission will set you apart from your competitors. And as a new business, standing out from your customers' other options will be key to your success.
- Your customers will get a sweet deal. Not only will they enjoy your product or service; they'll also feel good about themselves because you've involved them in contributing to a worthy cause. There's a good chance they'll share this with their friends, which is great for your word of mouth.
- You'll attract great talent. Mountanos and Whitman discovered that their employees find the social component of the business as inspiring and compelling as their customers do.
- This unique aspect of your business enhances your brand story and makes you more attractive to journalists. Pitch your vision well, and you'll likely see some press coverage.
How do I choose a beneficiary for my social mission?
When forming a social venture, you have two primary audiences: the traditional customer who buys your product or service and the beneficiary of your social mission. To make the largest impact, make sure these audiences have something in common.
Here's an example:
The Honest Company is a subscription-based online retailer that delivers natural, toxin-free baby products to their customers every week. Their chosen beneficiary is Baby2Baby, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides assistance to families in need. The Honest Company has strategically chosen a partner that will benefit from the very thing they already do well, which is to create safe, eco-friendly products. They've aligned their two audiences in a way that allows the company to fulfill their overall mission: to give each child a chance at a healthy beginning.
If your new venture is a service provider, consider contributing a portion of your revenue to your choice of charity. Manicube gives Manhattan women the option to get manicures in their offices (a great time-saver). For each manicure service they sell, the company donates $1 to a female entrepreneur in the developing world.
Another thing to keep in mind when choosing a benefactor is to make sure the organization is credible and has a reputation to deliver what they promise. Mountanos and Whitman vetted their partner, Kiva, using Charity Navigator.
Is it worth it?
As a new business owner, you will have a zillion things to worry about. Adding a new aspect to the business before getting it off the ground may seem daunting and not worth the extra trouble or reduction in profit.
While managing a social venture will come with certain tensions (Who do you help? What's the best way to help them?), it's important to keep in mind that you'll be making a difference in the world. Despite your initial hesitations and the resistance you may encounter from naysayers, once you experience how amazing it feels to make that first donation, you'll do whatever it takes to feel it again.
Designer Rachel Roy, well-known for her numerous charitable collaborations, recently tweetedanother benefit of incorporating a social mission: inspiration. Roy, who believes Charity = Clarity, says that "through giving back, you gain clarity, peacefulness, happiness and balance in your own life."
Can you think of a better state of mind to be in when building your business?
Nidhi Thapar is a social entrepreneur who helps other small business owners develop their brands and market their missions. Find her on her website and Twitter. Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious young professionals. Hosted by Brazen Careerist, we offer edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of work -- this isn't your parents' career-advice blog. Be Brazen.
self development~ positive self-talk
POSITIVE SELF-TALK
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POSITIVE THINKING IS NOT ENOUGH
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Positive thinking isn’t enough. Positive thinking is a world better than negative thinking, and positive programs run exceptionally well in my mind. Thinking positive is great when I can do it, but I can’t always do it. It doesn’t matter how positive I am, how many positive affirmations I have made, or how much positive programming I have done, when I trigger a negative neuroassociation, my mind instantly moves in a negative direction. All my positive thinking is wiped out. Negative neuroassociations are weapons of mass destruction that instantly destroy a positive mind.
Positive neuroassociations are just the opposite. They are a form of instant positive thinking. When I trigger one of them, I immediately create a positive state of mind. Most people are experts at creating and trigger negative neuroassociations. Only a few people bother to create and trigger positive ones. I keep a close watch on my itchy trigger finger. I avoid negative neuroassociations like the plague, and I create and trigger positive ones many times each day. | |
HOW TO CREATE A POSITIVE NEUROASSOCIATION | |
| You have dozens of neuroassociations at work in your life. When you look at a picture of your workplace, you instantly feel positive or negative. A picture of your boss makes you immediately feel good or bad. A picture of a beach sends a chill of fear up your spine because you once nearly drowned in the ocean. All of those feelings, good and bad, were triggered by in image on paper. Hundreds of triggers are embedded in your life, and those triggers are hard wired to your mind. Pulling a negative trigger instantly makes you feel uncomfortable as negative emotions well-up in your mind. Smart people install positive neuroassociations and embed positive triggers in their life. They pull the positive trigger many times each day to instantly create a positive mind. Triggers can be anything that you want. Crossing your arms a particular way, touching your ear, putting your hand in your pocket, taking off your glasses, putting on your glasses, a smile - any of these things can be a trigger that is part of a positive neuroassociation. Put your right hand in your pocket, and say, "An ounce of action is more powerful than a megaton of fear." If you do this enough times, you will discover that every time you put your right hand in your pocket, those words will instantly pop into your mind. Anytime you feel afraid, you can take action and send fear packing by simply putting your right hand in your pocket. That's how easy it is to make a positive neuroassociation. Making positive neuroassociations is easy, and you can use this tool whenever you want to push your mind in a positive direction. | |
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Take a look at these fish. They belong to a group called "Everyone Anonymous". Almost all the fish in the sea belong to this not-so-exclusive group. They distinguish themselves by always doing the same thing as everyone else. They swim in the same direction, they turn together, dive together, and surface together. They look exactly alike, and when the fish police put them in a line up, they can't pick out the good fish from the bad. There's nothing to distinguish one fish from the other since they all look and act the same. Being a member of "Everyone Anonymous" does have its perks. There's apparent safety in numbers, and that may keep them from being eaten. On the other hand, their clone-like behavior may actually attract predators who have a sixth sense that allows them to detect weakness and easy prey. If being like everyone else guaranteed a great life, then membership in "Everyone Anonymous" would be a good idea, but the opposite is true. These drones lead dull predictable preprogrammed lives. The script for life has already been written, and the outcome is sure. They will never have a real life because they are always doing exactly what everyone else is doing. They will never think an original thought or dream great dreams.
Every time I see a school of fish, I think about my life. I ask myself If I am a member of "Everyone Anonymous." When my life is over and on judgment day I stand in the final line up with all the rest, I hope millions of people can point their finger at me, pick me out of the line up, and say, "He's the one. That's definitely him. He's different from the rest. He didn't conform, and he lived his dreams. He's guilty as charged."
That's my master plan. I want to be guilty of living my dreams.
The Positive Thinking Network has more than 100 positive web sites. Each site lifts you up, pushes your mind in a positive direction, and makes it easier to live your dreams. The Positive Thinking Network has something positive for everyone. There's Adventure, Positive Music,Positive Self-Talk, Positive Spirituality, Positive Graphics, Positive Podcasts, and much more.
If you are fighting against depression, visit Eradicate Depression.
If you struggle with negative thinking, visit No Negative Thinking.
The wheel of change always turns in the direction of what you put into your mind, and the Positive Thinking Network fills your mind with good things. Give your mind a push in a positive direction today. Cruise your way to a positive life. If you really want to be positive, nobody can stop you | |
Friday, December 7, 2012
self development~ have faith in everything will work out for the best.
yellow = question
red = symptoms
green = solution
What are you afraid of? What is causing you to feel anxious and stressed? Many times when I ask clients what is causing them to feel anxious they are unable to identify the source of the feeling. I have heard it described as a rushing feeling of “what am I going to do?” but when asked “about what?” they can’t pinpoint anything that is wrong. This is called generalized anxiety.
In my observation, there are a few things that seem to occur along with generalized anxiety. Being very busy seems to accompany it on many occasions. I have found that busy people can lose touch with a few basic needs. I believe that if we stop and examine these few things we can begin to calm the anxiety that seems pervasive in our society.
When focused on everything that “needs to be done”, and over-extending ourselves, it is easy for us to forget to breathe. Really? Too busy to breathe? Absolutely! Take a slow, deep breath. Really focus on drawing oxygen deep into your lungs. Feel the gift of the nourishment it brings to your body. When is the last time you really noticed how wonderful it feels to really BREATHE? A few sessions a day of being really present with the breath can make a world of difference in how you feel.
Another thing that I notice is that people who report generalized anxiety don’t seem to be able to identify the things they do that nurture their spirit. They lose sight of what brings them joy. Is it taking a bubble bath and lighting a candle? A walk in the woods? A few minutes spent playing with a pet? Pinpointing and actually doing these things can cause anxiety levels to lower naturally.
The last thing that I see in people with generalized anxiety is a burdensome sense of responsibility. I am not suggesting that you abandon your obligations, however when I sit down with clients to distinguish the “musts” from the “shoulds” it is very enlightening. People with generalized anxiety seem to have a sense of having to take care of everyone and everything. I propose that there are things that you have to do and things that you may chose to do. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean that it is always in your best interest to do it. Mindfully choosing things to commit to above and beyond your obligations is a way to significantly reduce your overall anxiety level.
Anxiety does not have to rule your life. Begin examining how you are living to see if there are things you are doing or not doing that are contributing to your uncomfortable feelings. Take back your power by implementing a few simple steps that can increase your quality of life immediately!
Carolyn Tucker LAPC is a National Board Certified psychotherapist, life coach and energy healer who provides services face to face and via SKYPE for your convenience. For more information call 770-789-0847 or see www.carolyntuckertherapist.com for more information.
It was remarkable article to read through and you find it, what actually happens in your mind sometimes wasn't really your real conscious mind. As I learnt that, mind is a powerful thing that can tell us what to do. How to overcome it? Think positively.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
knowledge~ for movie tickets promotion!
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movie tickets!
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self development~ It is important we think before we bargain
It is important we think before we bargain
Well, this song
here truly tells us we should not bargain too much when we buying things.
However, of course for certain people would have budget, but! Put yourself into
the "seller's" shoes and think about if you are him, are you
happy about customers or buyers come to bargain with you?
Let this song tells you everything! Money makes the world dance!
Official video version
meaningful stories :-
A Short story with nice moral-
A 9 Year Boy went to an
ICE CREAM shop .
.
Waiter :- What do you want?
.
Boy :- How much a
CONE ICE CREAM costs ?
.
Waiter :- Rs.15/-
.
Then the BOY checked his pocket&
asked cost of small cone ?
.
Irritated Waiter angrily said :- Rs.12/-
.
Boy ordered a small cone, had it, paid bill & left.
.
When the waiter came to pick the EMPTY
PLATE tears rolled down from his eyes.
.
The boy had left Rs.3 as Tip for him.
.
"MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY WITH
SOMETHING YOU HAVE".
That's Life..
Boy :- How much a
CONE ICE CREAM costs ?
.
Waiter :- Rs.15/-
.
Then the BOY checked his pocket&
asked cost of small cone ?
.
Irritated Waiter angrily said :- Rs.12/-
.
Boy ordered a small cone, had it, paid bill & left.
.
When the waiter came to pick the EMPTY
PLATE tears rolled down from his eyes.
.
The boy had left Rs.3 as Tip for him.
.
"MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY WITH
SOMETHING YOU HAVE".
That's Life..
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
ideas for life~ Smartphone pictures pose privacy risks
Make sure you go into your mobile & turn off the GPS (follow instructions at end of video) before taking pic with your phone.
android app~ amazing HD grid photo apps!
sample of my photos!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
android~ Top 10 Battery Saving Tips for Android
Top 10 Battery Saving Tips for Android
1. Turn off those wireless radios.
Just because you’re not using your device’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or hotspot features doesn’t mean they aren’t sucking up precious battery power. Flip the switch on those bad boys and you could save a decent chunk of battery life.
To turn off your Wi-Fi radio:
- Open your Android device’s Settings menu and select Wireless & Networks.
- Uncheck the box next to Wi-Fi, and your Wi-Fi antenna will shut down.
- Next, deselect the Bluetooth box to turn off your Bluetooth connection.
- Open your device’s Settings menu and select Wireless & Networks.
- Select “Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.”
- Uncheck USB Tethering and Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot to turn off both.
2. Turn off location services.
GPS and location services such as Google Maps come in handy when you want to find directions or search for local businesses, but they can also use up lots of juice.Here’s how to turn off location services:
- Open your device’s Settings menu and select Location & Security.
- Uncheck the boxes for Google Location Services and Standalone GPS Services.
- Be sure to also uncheck the box for any proprietary GPS service, such as Verizon’s VZW Location Services.
3. Turn off background data.
Some Web-connected apps, email services such as Gmail and even the Android Market will continuously collect data in the background. Although convenient, this can put a serious strain on your device’s battery.Follow these steps to switch off background data:
- Tap Settings and select “Battery & Data Management.”
- Press the Data Delivery tab and deselect Background Data.
4. Switch from 4G to 3G.
Switching from 4G to 3G when not using data-hungry apps or downloading large files can save you serious battery life. Unfortunately, the steps for switching from 4G to 3G differ from device to device and carrier to carrier. Below are the two most common ways to deactivate 4G data on your Android device. Note that if these steps do not work for you, your device may not allow for 4G to 3G switching.- Tap Wireless & Networks under the Settings menu.
- Select Mobile Networks and press Network Mode.
- Select CDMA Only, and your phone will begin using 3G instead of 4G.
- Tap Wireless & Networks in the Settings menu.
- Uncheck the box next to 4G.
Certain devices also allow you to turn off your 4G connection in favor of a less power-intensive 2G connection.
To do this:
- Tap Wireless & Networks from the Android Settings menu.
- Open the Mobile Network Settings menu.
- Check the box next to “Use only 2G networks.” Note that you will be unable to access data while in 2G mode.
5. Zap haptic feedback.
Haptic feedback gives touchscreen keyboards the sensation of a physical layout through tiny vibrations. While this feature can make typing feel more natural, it can impact battery life.How to disable haptic feedback:
- Tap Settings and select Sound.
- Tap Vibrate and select Never to turn off the Call Vibration function.
- Scroll down to Feedback and uncheck Haptic Feedback or Vibrate Feedback to disable feedback for soft-touch keys.
6. Dim that display.
One of the biggest battery hogs on a mobile device is the display. That’s why dialing down the brightness (to a level that’s comfortable) is so important.- Tap Display from the Settings menu.
- Select Brightness and deselect Automatic Brightness. This will prevent your device from varying the brightness based on the level of ambient light.
- Slide the brightness dimmer to the left until the display is at roughly 30 percent brightness, or whatever level is just bright enough for your needs.
If you really want to save power, you can move the slider all the way to the left. However, this will make it harder to view your display under bright lights and outdoors.
7. Set a shorter screen timeout.
Even with your display brightness turned down, your screen will still burn through your battery if it is left on for too long. Reducing your screen timeout is an easy way to conserve power.
- Select Display from the Settings menu.
- Choose Screen Timeout and select 30 Seconds.
8. Opt for a plain black background.
AMOLED and Super AMOLED displays provide users with deep, rich colors. Naturally, you’ll want to take advantage of that ability by sticking a colorful wallpaper on your home screen. But the truth is, the more colorful your wallpaper, the more battery life it will use. The same goes for Android’s animated live wallpapers. If your battery is on its last legs, you can change your wallpaper to a plain, black background. The less color displayed, the less power used.
Unfortunately, there is no default black background for most Android devices. But that doesn’t mean you can’t download one from the Android Market.
- Download and install the No Wallpaper app from the Android market.
- Once the app is installed, tap the Android Settings button from your device’s home screen.
- Select Wallpaper > Live Wallpapers.
- Scroll through the list of wallpapers and choose No Wallpaper. Your home screen will now be completely black.
9. Shut down instant messaging.
Google Talk and other instant-messaging clients can put unnecessary stress on your battery. Compounding that problem is the fact that Google Talk’s default setting automatically signs you into the app when you turn on your phone.
To disable automatic sign in, follow these steps:
- Open Google Talk and press Android Settings.
- Uncheck the Automatically Sign In box.
If Google Talk is already running, you’ll have to sign out and close the app.To do this:
- Open Google Talk.
- Tap the Android Settings button and press Signout.
10. Disable automatic updates for widgets.
Live home screen widgets, such as those that provide automatic news and weather updates, get their information by pinging a corresponding website. Some widgets allow you to disable automatic updates, while others have to be removed entirely.
To disable a widget’s automatic updates:
- Open the widget and press your device’s Settings button.
- From here, you should be able to update frequency. For example, the news and weather widget on the LG Nitro allows users to set the update interval from manual mode to as frequently as every 15 minutes.
If you can’t adjust the widget and it’s something you can live without, we suggest deleting it from your home screen. To do that:
- Long-press the widget until it is highlighted.
- Drag the widget to the trash can icon to remove it from the screen.
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