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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The real teal: part 2

Teal

This happens to be my favorite color at the moment. I just love the way the color exudes both warmth and strength at the same time. I feel teal is so unique, and would bring an instant glitz if properly combined.

Teal will stand out perfectly well, when combined with gold, silver, copper, ivory.... the list is endless. Enjoy the following beautiful teal combinations :)










more combinations on the 'read more' link ;)

In the arms of the angel...

Thought for the day

Colour Code: Part 1

So, I promised to do a piece on color schemes for weddings, as requested by my special, beautiful, amazing, lovely, funny and intelligent Lily Charm…(using her alias)

By the way, congratulations on your forthcoming wedding too, I will be there with you either with my heart or in person…both count ;)

Lets start by exploring the endless possibilities of orange combinations.

Orange is an amazing color, and although its bright, and will bring instant colour to a wedding, it’s also nice to combine with neutral colors like brown. Actually, I think orange and brown are a lovely colour combination too. Mixing other colors like green, blue and even red all against a strong orange background will add more color and excitement to the mix. 

Illusions

How many faces do you see?

There should be 11 faces on this picture. Average people see 4-6, sensible 8-10. The best see all 11, schizophrenics and paranoids 12 and more. And you?

What about this picture below? There should be 3 faces on it ( father, mother and daughter). Can you see all three?

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Old aunt Mildred

So, today was kind of dull. Practically slept all through the day. The rest was so refreshing, and having a talk helped to go a long way.

Well, it's relaxation time, so enjoy this:

Aunt Mildred was a 93-year-old woman who was particularly despondent over the recent death of her husband. She decided that she would just kill herself and join him in death.
Thinking that it would be best to get it over with quickly, she took out his old Army pistol and made the decision to shoot herself in the heart, since it was badly broken in the first place.

Not wanting to miss the vital organ and become a vegetable and a burden to someone, she called her doctor's office to inquire as to just exactly where the heart would be on a woman. The doctor said,'Your heart would be just below your left breast.'

                              

Later that night........ Mildred was admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the knee ;)

   

    

Mother and Son.

This is a poem which was sent to me sometime ago. Unfortunately, I do not know the original writer.

My son came home from school one day,
With a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough
To put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'"

It says I need not clean my room,
Don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
Or speak, or what to wear.
 

I have freedom from religion,
And regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
And pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
With the marks on my behind.

 

Don't you ever touch me,
My body's only for my use,
Not for your hugs and kisses,
That's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
Like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too !

Mom, I have these children's rights,
So you can't influence me,
Or I'll call Children's Services Division,
Better known as C.S.D.'

 

Continue to read Mom's reply and thoughts in the next link below:

Monday Morning Energizer

Its the start of a new week! Here's something to make you laugh out loud ;)

What about Suave and Chic?

My sixth sense tells me that there’s some speculation on the title of this blog, and now I am going to clear things up!

Get your pen and paper ready ;)

Lesson 1: Suave

'Suave’ is pronounced swäv  

'Suave' is not exactly a regularly used word, unlike refined, polished, pleasant, civil, courteous, gracious, tactful, sophisticated (I could go on and on), by the way, all these words are synonyms of Suave.  

According to the oxford dictionary, ‘Suave’ dates back to the late Middle English, and comes from old French, or from Latin suavis, which means ‘agreeable’. The current sense is said to date back to the mid 19^th century. Another said origin of Suave: is said to date back to 1495-1505. However, the Merriam-webster dictionary states it first known use to be in 1831. 

Well, wherever the origin came from, does not change the meaning. ‘Suave’ is especially used for men… but it is NOT gender specific, so no need for this: 

A peak into innovation, technology, and the brain.

So, what about innovation and technology?

There has been a lot of talk about innovation over time. Universities offer courses on innovation; motivators speak on being innovative, and so do mentors and professionals. After all talks about innovation, I decided on a short write up, because I feel the need to innovate something (could be anything)

It is not news that one of the driving forces behind innovation is necessity. Just like the good old saying: ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. Well, I am not going to bore you with so much on innovation as a subject, but just a sneak peek into my thoughts about this. I am amazed as to the mechanism behind planes, ships, submarines (yeah, I know it’s all about physics bla bla bla, and it’s probably straight forward for the science geeks), however, I am not ashamed to show my dearth of knowledge in physics. After all, everyone is gifted in their own field (of which I would not mention mine).

 

Food Fantasies

I wouldn’t be surprised if I got someone wondering what exactly I mean by 'food fantasies'. Well, it was a pretty long week, and the weekend is finally here. Yippie! But too bad, it’s never a long weekend :(

Eating the same thing regularly tends to get boring after a while (that’s my experience anyway), but it is quite strange that some never get tired. Yes, Quite strange to me! I have a Dutch friend who eats porridge for breakfast every morning, bread for lunch (it’s not uncommon in the Netherlands) and potatoes for dinner. These are pretty much his regular meals, and they have been for a while. Trust me, he gets excited at the mention of something different, but whenever I suggest a change in his meal menu, he is quick to say he loves it just as it is… well, what do I know?

Expressions and Thoughts

Okay, so I decided to create my own blog, one of the reasons is that sometimes, I feel I have a lot to say, and thanks to time and situations, i end up not saying all I want to say, just when I want to say it, and how I want to say it. Do I hear someone say ‘thank goodness, one less talkative out of the way’? :(

Well, not that I am the type that loves talking (to the extent that it almost becomes blabbing), but most times, I feel the need to speak my mind exactly as it is, without having to feel restricted and concerned that I may be talking too much or sharing more than I ought to. Well, its true that one of the tests of knowledge is the ability to know the right thing to say at the right time, of which I completely agree with. (so, following those moments, I can rush here and pen down my thoughts) *smiles*