An extremely powerful song

This song is so powerful that it makes me shudder.

Enjoy...

Fun facts

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Ways to avoid belly bloat!

Here's an interesting article I read on one of my favorite internet hang outs ;) 'How stuff works' (Discovery communications).

Its pretty interesting and provides a lot of insight, so I thought to share :)

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Avoid: High Salt Foods

Foods such as bacon, cold cuts, pickles, canned soups and many other snacks are very high in sodium. Sodium causes our bodies to trap excess water and, you guessed it, bloat!

Beware of these high-sodium foods, especially in the spring and summer months. As a substitute, try raw, unsalted almonds or a low-fat yogurt. These snacks will hold you over and won’t be as likely to cause that unpleasant bloat.

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Avoid: Chewing Gum and Straws

Chewing gum often traps unwanted air in your body and causes an unsightly bloating effect. If you need to freshen your breath try a sugar-free mint or, better yet, just run to the ladies room and brush your teeth!

Sipping a daiquiri? You should also avoid using straws for the same reason; they’ll trap unwanted air bubbles in your body causing you to bloat. Read on to learn about other ways to avoid excess air bubbles.

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Brand Loyalty and the Marketer!

This is one area that interests me ... marketing :)

Due to the advent of the digital age, the consumer has become the boss in the buyer-seller relationship, as he has the ability to compare prices, has access to a lot of information and subsequently has a lot of influence on the strategies marketers eventually adopt. After all, businesses are in business (pardon the pun) because of the consumers isn't it?

Bain & Company and Kantar Worldpanel's UK Shopper survery find that about half of a brand's 'faithful' customers would leave them in the following year.  This era of increased technology leaves little room for companies to be lackadaisical about their marketing efforts. There is increased effort of organizations to capture the attention of their consumers, and on the other hand, there is a greater effort on the part of the consumers towards getting the best deals across brands.

These days, you can hardly go a day without seeing some really eye-catching adverts and promotions of companies, all offering various incentives to consumers. I must say that I am one person who likes to take advantage of good deals offered by companies. However, I am one of the new age consumers, who are so unfaithful, and would not mind 'trying out' other brands or products. Just one little negative perception of a product, and I am off in search of new offerings :)

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Monday Morning Energizer

Have a good laugh!

The tale of the onions

In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu...
Many of the farmers and their families had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then).

The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the
onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and
when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously
absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.



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7 quick tricks for a beautiful body

If you've got a big event ahead and want to look good and feel good, there are many tips and secrets to help you achieve that beautiful body. From bloat-inducing foods to avoid, to fast and cheap beauty routines you can do at home, check out these simple ways to look good from head to toe

Have a last-minute quick workout

While regular exercise is the best route to a great body, some last-minute toning before a big event can help your body look better. To emphasize any muscles on show and/or stomach muscles, give them a workout with some last-minute targeted exercises, such as sit-ups, lunges and bicep curls. The rush of blood to your muscles will temporarily tighten them up to leave them looking more defined. Not only that, the endorphins released by exercise will help you feel more self-confident.

Avoid gas and bloat-inducing foods

Although the best route to a flat stomach is an ongoing regime of healthy eating and exercise, you can cheat your way to a svelter frame prior to a special event with some careful eating. To prevent bloating, on the day of your big event limit your intake of high-fibre foods, such as certain fruit and veg, beans and grains, which are renowned for causing intestinal gas. Also avoid salt, carbonated drinks and chewing gum, all of which can cause bloating and prevent your looking your best.

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