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Interview with Howard October 24 2006
Q: What are you working on now?
At the moment I am marketing my Hanukkah book for the 2nd year and trying to get my anti-bullying book into schools, foundations etc.
After the first of the year, I am planning to start work on my third book Hockey Days which I hope to have out in October, 2007.
Q: Tell us about your two books?
My first book was published in October, 2005. It is called Hanukkah Counts Too! and the premise is that there are a brother (Tom) and a sister (Tupelo) who are each eight years old and they live in a predominately non-Jewish area and they are bombarded by Christmas images, shows, movies etc. And Tupelo, questions why they have to be different and why Santa cant bring her a tree or presents. She runs upstairs on the first night of Hanukkah but has a heart-to-heart talk with her older cousin and after the talk she comes to realize that Hanukkah is an important holiday and that it matters (and counts) too.
My new book which was released on September 12th, is called Destructo Boy SpillerellaWe Are Who We Are! and it is an anti-bullying story. It again involves Tom and Tupelo, who are being bullied by a big fourth grader. First the bully starts picking on Tom and then Tupelo and Tom has a chat with his Dad who reminds him that he has strength and courage that he doesnt even know he has. When the bully starts picking on Tupelo, and Tom sees the hurt in her eyes and face, he puts his foot down and tells the bully that his words and actions dont matter and will not hurt he or Tupelo any more.
Q: Top five tips for raising kids:
1. Parents have to work as a team: I believe that this is the absolute number one tip for raising kids. The Parents must be in sync with each other and cover each other on household tasks. Especially when the child or children are one to three years old. The household tasks like doing the laundry, the dishes, emptying the trash, balancing the checkbook and paying the bills can be overwhelming so those tasks must be divided up and the parents have to WORK at being good teammates.
2. Make time for yourself. Whether its going to a movie by yourself or just walking around the mall or going to a athletic event, couples need to do some stuff to get them out of the house for a short amount of time.
3. Schedule at least one date night a month. While it helps to recharge ones batteries doing something solo, couples should make time once a month to get out and see a movie or have dinner or simply get out of the house and be together at least once a month.
4. Be cost and money concious. Everyone wants to make their kids happy but the $50 or $75 that is spent on a holiday gift or outfit that will be thrown in the closet never to see the light of day could be better used by being put in the bank or towards a college education fund. When I say money concious I mean that the husband and wife should put off luxury purchases and similar purchases like new furniture, drapes a better car etc. in lieu of saving money for the childs education.
5. Keep things even between the husband and wifes families. What I mean is that if you have to make two Thanksgiving stops, do it. If the wifes mother is watching the kids one night, ask the husbands mother to watch them the next time. Keeping both families on an even keel will do wonders for the husband and wife in their relationship and wont cause any friction with their families. If one side is being too agressive or bossy, it is the husband or wifes obligation to tell them to back off, its for the greater good of THEIR marriage/relationship and in the childrens interst to keep things as even as possible between the families.
Q: Where can we find out about your books and website?
I have a website, www.howardshapiro.net http://www.howardshapiro.net and my books are both available on Amazon.com. Also, copies can be ordered directly from me and I will autograph each copy. Both books cost $8.95. For more information, please send an email to howard.shapiro@hotmail.com howard.shapiro@hotmail.com or go to www.howardshapiro.net http://www.howardshapiro.net
Q: Something people must know about you.
Just that I work really hard at the whole business or writing and marketing my books and that I love feedback from people who have read them. As Louis Ferdinand Celine said when you write, you should put your skin on the table and I truly believe this and want my books to make a difference to someone or help them in some way, even if its just for a moment. That, and I also believe that we are all capable of greatness in all that we do and we should strive for that.
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Before you begin giving guided tours of your new DVD library, be warned: there is a new technology format on the loose. Initially, Blu-ray and HD-DVDs were in direct competition for the home entertainment market. But it became apparent, however, that HD could not compare to Blu-ray with regards to data storage or audio and video transfer rates. This short-fall made Blu-ray, which will allowed studios to release higher caliber films, the de facto heir apparent to DVDs. Moreover, when Sony enabled their PS3 with a Blu-ray player and reader, the race was all but over Toshiba quickly pulled the plug on HD-DVD. So what is Blu-ray and how long do you have before your DVDs are obsolete?
Blu-ray is the newest high definition technology developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (which includes such diverse companies as Apple, Dell, Sony, and others). The brand name is based on the fact that the new laser reader uses a blue-violet laser instead of red laser. What difference does the color of the laser make? For starters, it means that the Blu-ray image is more detailed as the blue-violet laser spectrum can be better focused than that of the red laser. Furthermore, the narrower focus of the laser equals more storage room on the disk, in this case thats approximately double that of a standard DVD! This technology means new innovations in interactivity; for example, would you like to bring up the menu while the movie is playing? No problem, you could play a commentary about the location shoot while the movie plays in the background.
So what does all this mean for the average consumer? It means he or she will have a series of bold new choices. For the near future, DVDs will be released in conjunction with Blu-ray technology. However, seven of the eight top studios, including Disney, are bringing out their new releases exclusively on Blu-ray discs. They are anticipating the cost of Blu-ray players to begin to come down from the $400 mark relatively soon. Anticipating this, Disney began a Blu-ray tour that included Disney DVDs such as National Treasure, The Game Plan and Finding Nemo.Finding Nemo promises to deliver an exciting experience; it was such a well-received DVD that the Blu-ray release is expected to have twice as much features and bonus materials. The fall of 2008 will see the first ever platinum release on Blu-ray of Sleeping Beauty. Not only will the film be formatted in Blu-ray high definition, but it will also include many features and materials not available on DVD. It will contain a virtual castle for exploration and the beautiful interactive game, s Challenge. If that wasnt enough, it will also be released with 7.1 Dolby surround sound.
While the excitement builds over which Disney DVDs will be released next, the average film buff will have to exercise a bit of patience. When buying a new player, he or she is encouraged to research the players specs and make sure it is Blu-ray capable. So, before you run out and grab Tim Burtons Nightmare Before Christmas, be sure both the film and the player are Blu-ray friendly. It would be a shame to miss out on the wealth of new special features.

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Constipation is one of the most common complaints of modern man. The worst part is that constipation is responsible for other conditions like nausea, dizziness, fatigue, gaseousness, cramps, backaches and headaches, which are not directly related to digestion.
The human body is much like an engine, requiring constant fueling and clearance of the fuel ash. Food is the fuel of the human machine. When the proper fuel is fed into the furnace (stomach), the machine (heart, blood, lungs and organs) operates efficiently. When poor fuel is fed into the furnace, it will not supply the machinery with needed energy. The fuel is not consumed and remains half burned within the furnace grate (colon). This half burned fuel cannot be naturally eliminated and the painful result is called constipation. The related results, the sapping of bodily energy, may result in the infection of any area of the body through the toxic matter that this waste throws into the blood stream.
Laxatives, oils, so-called liver pills, all of these are worthless in treating constipation. Constipation is not a disease of the colon or bowels, but rather of the digestive system. The root of constipation can be found in your refrigerator and on your stove, not in your body. Laxatives attempt to stimulate the peristaltic action (muscles which perform elimination) and induce bowel movements. Instead, they cause the peristalsis to become dependent upon such stimuli and what you then have is a crutch, not a cure. Furthermore, laxatives which are based upon high roughage content, without providing other mineral and vitamin value, will eventually cause grave damage to the stomach and bowels.
The following simple recipe will be found to stimulate most common conditions of constipation.
1 lb. dried prunes
1 lb. dry figs
1/4 lb. dried apricots
2 quarts of water
3 lemons
2 tablespoons of honey
The fruit should not be cooked. It is never necessary to cook dried fruit and such cooking will destroy much of the food value. Simply soak the prunes, figs and apricots in a solution of water and honey into which the lemons have been squeezed and sliced. Allow the fruit to steep overnight. The syrup produced by these fruits is delicious and should be drunk frequently through the day. A heaping plate of this natural stimulant each morning will serve to quicken the laggardly pace of your eliminatory system.
Also, increased physical activity is primary in combating chronic constipation. Walking, swimming and bowling are three perfect sports in overcoming sluggishness. Calisthenics, with particular emphasis on knee bends and other toe touching exercises, are equally effective. Healing should never be an uncomfortable or annoying process.
Both acute and chronic constipation can only be ended through wise food habits and constant attention to bowel movements. The constipation sufferer cannot hope to attain regularity without providing a program of regularity for his eliminatory system. Once the cleansing and maintenance of a healthy digestive system has begun, you must provide a definite hour of the day for evacuation and you must keep that appointment as regularly as you keep your office hours. Morning hours, following the two large meals of the preceding day, are best. But morning, noon and night, consistency is demanded. You must not fool your system, for in the end it is yourself who is being tricked.
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- Translation of a German interview -
Globalization is a terrible phantom for many small and middle sized companies. Michael Richter (see picture) works as a marketing and sales consultant to SMEs since 1991 and has a totally different view. He specializes in practically marketing and selling investment goods and long-lasting consumer goods to all five continents for more than 356 years and knows more than fifty markets from visiting and selling and he looks at the globalization as a chance for his clientele. MittelstandsBlog interviewed him.
*Mr. Richter, ?the world is a village. What does this mean for an entrepreneur?
When I started more than 30 years ago my business career I had to travel the world to meet representatives, discuss targets with them or visit clients. Although the personal contact will be absolutely necessary during the development of a business connection it is sufficient today to have contact via the Internet - for the day-to-day-business. We can have online-conferences; see us there and save time and money. Insofar the world really is a village. However, it is often overlooked in business: We should accept and help each other and this holds also true for business. In a real as in a virtual village.
* Is it justified that globalization is seen as a terrible phantom for the local economy?
No, in my opinion this is totally wrong. Many entrepreneurs are afraid of increased competition, sinking prices by immigrated competition or copying, when supplying into foreign countries, and so on. But this is overvalued.
* Dumping, however, is a fact?
Correct, but first of all the fact that Germany is the export champion that many foreign companies are very interested in products ?made in Germany and secondly the free market is an essential part of our social system. Its positive impacts are welcome by most of the people; I would like to refer here to the affordable products of the electronic industry, foreign cars with a better price/performance ratio and much more.
* But immigrants do load our social systems.
Germany is not a country that can survive on its own. Especially also because we are part of the European Union, the advantages of which are profitable for us. Besides of that some of the negative results are and accountable to political mistakes in the past. One is the integration of immigrants which has to be made good now but more expensive.
* Back to globalization: Has Germany found the right way?
Only in part. We are called the export champions, however, the figures are mostly based on huge enterprises. The SME-sector is far behind - whether we look at Europe or to other continents. An example: In Germany - as in the rest of Europe - far more than 90 percent of the companies belong to the SME-size. If we look, however, into the sales per inhabitant, we have to ask where the SMEs are. According to the Worldfactbook of the CIA - 2005 - Germany exports only for abt. US$ 12.330 per inhabitant. A comparable value for Austria reaches abt. US$ 14.900, for Switzerland abt. US$ 19.800 and for Belgium even US$ 25.900. According to this Belgium is nearly double as strong - on the exports per inhabitant - as Germany. Here we can notice that the German SMEs still have quite some room for improvement and has to be more active.
If we take into consideration furthermore that the exports stand for about 30% of the German GNP, the average export portion per company - producing goods which are generally ready for exports - should at least reach this figure. Rather more than less, as not all companies can export at all.
* Can one internationalize overnight?
Surely not. However, a company can balance an economical change to the worse in Germany (the local market) better if exports are prospering. This holds also true if there is a comparable change in any other country.
I always advise my clients to care for the fact that they are no more depending on one client, one market segment or one country at more than 10 or 20 per cent, so that it cannot become really dangerous for them if this specific client or market omitted for any reason. The real danger zone depends on the kind of business and products. A loss of this size, however, normally does not endanger the existence of the company nor its working places.
* How should someone proceed then?
A comprehensive answer can be found on my website, thus only a short reply here: Each and every company - as the human beings - has its own which is not comparable with even the toughest competitor. As every human being has its personal strengths and weaknesses this is the same for a company. My recipe - which, of course, has to be adapted individually to the specific company and which leads also to an increase in business in Germany (the home market) - would be:
1. Define the fingerprint and the core competences. These are two different things!
2. Define the right market segments to be supplied and look for potential partners, through which such market segments can be supplied ideally
3. Analyze the competition being already active locally and define the own strengths/weaknesses compared to them
4. Elaborate a suitable marketing plan and
5. consequently implement this plan
I present comprehensive information and material regarding this on my website - which would go beyond the scope of this interview.
* When should one begin?
When business is running smoothly. Such comprehensive additional tasks need time and money.
* But especially during these times we can earn a lot of money back home?
All the more so because you do earn money! You always need money to do further steps. Every new client needs an investment. Whether for stamps, a visit by a representative, an advertisement or only a telephone call. That is the growth process.
You always have to pass a bottle-neck, personally or financially. For this reason a company should start when it is easier financially. Contrary to big companies who in most cases have somehow a war chest, SMEs rarely possess of it. For this reason it is easier in good times. As in all times an entrepreneur is forced to deal permanently with the planning of the future of his company, new ways and new clients, etc., in order to stabilize his company and protect it for the future.
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* rovided we have a good time in our business and want to become active. Where do we start?
Now we get to the point, i. e. ?marketing. Marketing, contrary to what it is often seen is not only advertising and PR, but the philosophy of a company. Why?
A company only can survive if it offers something to its potential clients that they want to have, i. e. if it orientates itself at the market. This includes watching of the markets as well as obvious or possible trends. This only can be done by the marketing department. It is below the overall management the governing and controlling instrument. There the possibilities as well as looming trends have to be recognized as there - via the sales department and its people - we have the direct connection to the markets and clients. The information gathered by them have to be discussed and implemented internally, so that the company always has a certain advantage towards the competition - locally as well as internationally.
Acting near to the customer will always be honoured by him, because the company becomes a real dialog partner to the client. He may give the client even some hints for new developments. In general clients treated this way are less price-sensitive because the feel cared for. That in turn softens the pricing pressure.
* What is your role in this process?
I consult companies willing to ?take off in all matters and questions - from market analysis to market research, from elaboration of a marketing plan to implementation of all results of a consultation - in Germany, Europe or worldwide. If necessary I execute internal trainings and work in the markets myself for or in the name of a client in whatever marketing task is needed. As long as necessary for him to replace me by an own employee.
Such an extension into foreign markets - isnt it expensive?
I have been waiting for this question - it comes, sooner or later. Surely there is a cost, but I am only too expensive, if the same task, reaching the same goals, can be executed less expensive or if the cost is higher than the profits realized. On my website I confirm that you are entitled to a refund if results agreed between us before are not reached.
Besides of that my fees are depending on the tasks to be performed as well as the duration of our cooperation - the longer, the lower. Furthermore they are agreed before depending on the financial strength of a client - and I give the possibility to work - partly - on a profit basis - depending on the discussions.
* Which are the minimum requirements before we can start acting internationally?
We have to deal with different languages and diverging mentalities. That is a learning process which cannot be taken away from the individual company. However, in the age of globalization - and this closes the circle from the beginning - we have to talk at least English, in order to act whether buying or selling. Anything else has to be learnt and experienced on the spot.
* Mr. Richter, thank you for this interesting interview. *
Contact:
Michael Richter
Dreherg?ssle 5
88499 Daugendorf/Germany
Marketing: www.marketing-und-vertrieb-international.com/en/ http://www.marketing-und-vertrieb-international.com/en/
Country experience: www.internationales-marketingkonzept.de/en/ http://www.internationales-marketingkonzept.de/en/
michael.richter@marketing-und-vertrieb-international.de michael.richter@marketing-und-vertrieb-international.de
Phone: +49-7371-93210, Fax: +49-7371-93217
Michael Richter - International Marketing- and sales consultant - concentrates for more than 35 years on marketing and selling of investment goods and long-lasting consumer goods to/in all 5 continents - since 1991 he works as an independent marketing consultant, especially for SMEs worldwide.

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I refer often to a particular group of people that have influenced me more than any other. I have a close group of friends that I went to school with and we played football together and keep as best friends despite all leading very different lives today. At school we called ourselves the A-Team and we tend to still refer to ourselves as that when we have get-togethers.
I spoke to one of them just this week gone and we were laughing like crazy at something that we used to do as kids at school. It was not an exclusive A-Team trait, all the kids did it. What was this thing? Whenever we did not believe anything that someone had said to us, we would stroke our chin and say Oooh yeaah Jimmy Hill
This sounds crazy doesnt it? The man that used to introduce Match of the day on Saturday nights with the football highlights of the day was called Jimmy Hill. An ex-England and Fulham football player and had become the countrys most famous pundit. Unmistakably characterised by his pointed, wispy beard that he had on his chin. We would rub our chins and mimic Jimmy Hill to demonstrate that we did not believe something that they had told us.
Especially as one of our friends used to tell us his Dad played for Manchester United, was also a formula one racing driver and his older brother had won the worlds strongest man competition! Oh yeah Jimmy Hill.
The Jimmy Hill gesture was not far off the mark as far as hand to face gestures go to indicate deceit or that you suspect deceit. Hand to face gestures tell us so much.
When I mention certain hand-to-cheek gestures and hand-to-chin gestures, these can also be noticed and assessed to gauge the temperature of the persons attitude to you and your presentation or communication. It can often tell you how well you are doing with that communication.
Boredom can be noticed with body language quite obviously. If the person is snoring loudly and yawning, then they either had a late night or you may not be stimulating their brain as much as would be beneficial or desirable.
When any listener begins to use their hands to support their head, it is a signal that boredom may well have set in and they are holding their head up to stop them falling asleep. Often, the degree of the listeners boredom is related to the extent to which the arm and hand are supporting the head.
It usually begins with the chin being supported by the thumb and then by the fist as interest dissipates further. If the head is fully supported by the hands, this is usually the ultimate boredom signal.
Many people think that if a person is tapping continually with their fingers or the feet upon the floor, that these are boredom signals too. They are actually more likely to be displaying impatience. If you are speaking to an individual or a group and their are boredom gestures accompanied by a continual impatient tapping, then it may be time to change tack or leave!
Evaluation is shown by a closed hand resting on the chin or cheek, often with the index finger pointing upwards. When the person begins to lose interest but still wants to appear interested for courtesys sake, the position will alter so that the heel of the palm supports the head as boredom sets in.
When I have worked with companys department heads or section leaders often use this gesture to make out that they are interested in what a director is saying, even if they are being boring or dull. Unfortunately though, as soon as the hand begins to support the head in any way, it gives the game away and the director is likely to sense the insincerity in this gesture.
Genuine interest is shown when the hand lightly rests on the cheek and is not used as a head support. When the index finger points vertically up the cheek and the thumb supports the chin, the listener is having negative or critical thoughts about the speaker or the subject they are communicating.
This gesture is often mistaken as a signal of interest, but the supporting thumb under the chin often tells the truth about the critical attitude.
Maybe you have seen Rodins The Thinker that showed a thoughtful, evaluative attitude. If not, you can google pictures online.
On any future occasion when you have the opportunity to present an idea to a group of people, watch them carefully as you give your idea and you may notice that most will bring one hand up to their face and use an evaluation gesture. When you come to the end of your presentation and ask the group to give opinions, feedback or suggestions about your ideas, the evaluation gestures usually stop and a chin stroking gesture begins. This chin stroke is the signal that the listener is going through the decision making process.
When youve asked the listeners for their decision and they start chin stroking, their next gestures will signal whether their decision is negative or positive. Your best strategy is to stay quiet and watch their next gestures, which will indicate the decision reached. For example, if the chin stroke is followed by crossed arms and legs and the person sits back in their chair, its a fair bet the answer is going to be no. This gives an early opportunity to resell the benefits before the other person verbalises no and makes it harder to reach an agreement.
If the chin stroke is followed by leaning forward with arms open or picking up your proposal or sample, chances are you have a yes and can proceed as if you have an agreement.
Someone who wears glasses sometimes follows an evaluation gesture by taking off their glasses and putting one arm of the frame in their mouth instead of using the chin stroke when making their decision. Sometimes, when a person puts their pen or a finger in their mouth after youve asked for a decision, it is a signal that they are unsure and reassurance is needed. The object in the mouth allows that person to stall and not feel any urgency in giving an immediate response.
Sometimes boredom, evaluation and decision-making gestures come in combinations, each showing different elements of the persons attitude.
Head slapping Like Homer Simpson: Doh!
When you say that a person is a pain in the neck, you are referring to the ancient reaction of the tiny erector pillae muscles on the neck - often called goosebumps - attempting to make your non-existent fur pelt stand on end to make yourself appear more intimidating because you are feeling threatened or angry.
It is the same hair-raising reaction an angry dog has when confronted by another potentially hostile dog. This reaction causes the tingling feeling you experience on the back of your neck when you feel frustrated or fearful. Youll usually rub your hand over the area to satisfy the sensation.
Let us assume, for example, that you asked someone to do a small favour for you and that they had forgotten to do it. When you ask them for the result, they slap either their forehead (like Homer does) or back of the neck, as if they were symbolically beating themselves.
Although slapping of the head is used to communicate forgetfulness, its important to watch whether they slap the forehead or neck. If they slap their forehead, they signal that they are not intimidated by you mentioning their forgetfulness. When they slap the back of their neck to satisfy the raised erector pillae muscles, however, it tells you that you are literally a pain in the neck for mentioning it.

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For any homeowner, the threat of repossession is a real worry. Many people live day to day earning enough to meet their bills. Then something changes, and all of a sudden mortgage payments start to be missed. When payments are missed, your account with your lender is said to be in arrears. Often after two or three missed payments, lenders will start to take action with the intention of regaining ownership of the property and sell it in order to recover the debt.
Although repossession should be taken seriously, the fact that a lender is taking court action doesnt mean that its time to throw in the towel. You do have some options but the main thing is to take some action and act quickly. Options to consider include refinancing your property, selling your home or borrowing the money from friends or family to clear the arrears.
Getting in touch with your lender is strongly advisable. By making contact you are giving yourself and the lender a chance to find a solution that is suitable for you both without the need for court. Some lenders are willing to help and can offer a number of solutions e.g. switching to interest only payments or increasing the term of the loan. Whether you can reach agreement with your lender will depend on your circumstances, but a judge will be more synmpathetic if you can show you have at least attempted to reach a solution.
Going to court, if matters reach that stage, may not be as daunting as you might think. Hearings about possession are held in private rooms in the county court with a judge. A legal clerk will be there to represent the lender and the hearing generally takes about ten minutes. There are no black gowns, wigs, public galleries, witnesses or a jury. Its your opportunity to explain what has caused your account to go into arrears and try to reach an agreement so that you can keep your home and continue to meet any revised payment obligations.
The best solution at a hearing is to come up with the arrears. This clears your account and removes any need for the lender to seek possession of your property. Alternatively, if you can show that you can meet future monthly payments and pay a sum towards the arrears each month, then the judge may grant a suspended possession order. This means you can stay in your home provided you meet this commitment each month. If you decide to refinance or sell your home, the judge is only likely to grant extra time if you can show that your chosen option has been progressed and can be finalised in 28 days.
Refinancing your home may be an option worth considering. However, in a repossession situation time is of the essence and the broker may not have any control over timescales or being able to guarantee you will be able to get the refinance you need. The fact that you are in arrears will also limit the availability of finance to you and the long term cost is likely to be very high. Selling your home is a further option but again beware that you will have very little control over the timescales and it may take time for an offer to be made and for the buyer to get the finance they need to buy your property.
A suspended possession order may be granted at the court hearing by the judge. This will allow you to stay in your home provided you adhere to any terms that the judge has stipulated. For example, this may be to make full monthly payments in future together with a small contribution towards arrears. The judge may also suspended the order to allow you to follow through with any other proposal you have e.g. refinancing your home or selling it. If you fail to convince the judge to suspend or waive the order then the lender will be granted possession and youll have a matter of a few weeks before eviction.
Facing repossession is every homeowners worst nightmare. However, recognising that their are options available and that there are organisations available to help you is important. Whats critical is taking some action and seeking help. Organisations such as Shelter, the Citizens Advice Bureau and the National Debtline are good starting points for advice, Make sure you are contacting these government supported agencies or charities and not some copy cat private enterprise.

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Hi Teens:
Check out a better way to look at yourself!
Here are some examples of adjectives to describe a better way of thinking about yourself. Throw out those old, dark sunglasses you have been wearing and put on a pair of new, super, great-quality sunglasses that will let you see yourself in a much better light!
Alert Appreciative Attentive
Caring Compassionate Considerate Courteous Curious
Determined Dependable Disciplined
Endurable Enthusiastic
Fair Faithful Flexible Friendly
Generous Grateful Gentle
Helpful Handy Honest Hardworking
Imaginative Joyful Just
Kind Loyal Loving
Organized Outgoing Open-minded
Punctual Patient Persevering Positive
Resilient Resourceful Reliable Respectful
Sense of Humor
Trusting Trustworthy Truthful Tolerant
Understanding
Start giving yourself the credit you deserve.
Notice the things you do well every day.
Recognize that you get to school on time every day, pay attention in class, and take care of your school assignments. These actions show commitment, responsibility, organization, an open mind, self-reliance, and more.
How are you getting along with people? Do you show your friends you care about them? Do you remember peoples birthdays? Do you speak well of others? If you do, you are demonstrating kindness, caring, honesty, generosity, and thankfulness.
Please take the time to think about how many positive words you could use to describe the things you do with the above adjectives and add some more. Since we arent trained to think this way, we need to rethink our thinking!
Also, please go back to what you wrote earlier about situations that you were in and comments that were made about you, and change the unhelpful me-beliefs to more supporting ones!
Do write down all the positive attributes you can think of about yourself starting with I am and then say them out loud.
YOU CAN CHOOSE TO REPLACE THE OLD, UNHELPFUL ME-BELIEFS WITH NEW, HEALTHY, SUPPORTING BELIEFS!
Tip #1: Be aware of your old negative beliefs, because those beliefs have kept you in your comfort zone. If you start believing in yourself, you will go and try out for the volleyball team. Of course, there is always a chance that things wont turn out the way you want them to, and then youll have to deal with disappointment, something that is outside your comfort zone. Its far more comfortable to stay where you are then to take a chance. Most people have built-in resistance inside of them, and it keeps them where they are with negative me-beliefs. Be aware of this resistance and be prepared to fight it! You are enough!
Tip #2: Before falling asleep and when you wake up, think three positive thoughts about yourself. To help you remember to do that, write the number 3 on a piece of paper and put it by your bed.
re a perfectly valuable, creative, worth-while person simply because you exist.
St. Francis de Sales
You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased with yourself.
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
Louisa May Alcott
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
Lucille Ball
Contrary to popular thinking, being worthy isnt something you earn, its something you recognize. And once you do, you wont be able to think, speak
or behave in any other way than as if what you most wanted was meant to be.
Mike Dooley
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Highest ever single day loss for sensex trading stopped at NSE BSE as lower circuit is hit. Rs.7,00,000 cores of market capitalization wiped off in a single day at the bourses black Monday. The above are some headline taken at from leading business declines. The month of may 2006 has turned at to be cruel for investors and traders not surprising, considering the following single day declines.
826 points May 18,2006
483 points May 19,2006
1,111 points (May 22,2006) partial recovery later
All that scud above should not make the reader think very negative above Indian Economy. Indian economy has been performing exceedingly well in the last 3 years coming out of a very devasting drought in 2002 in many parts of India rains, consequently agriculture and other allied sectors have been on a reband since then. A record Rs.1,00,000 crores of rural savings wealth was waiting to be tapped by various savings and investment channels.
The foreign institutional investors or FII and took note of a resilient economy and made huge investments in Indian bourses. Their investments were to the tune of 8 billion Rs in 2005-2006, Rs.7 billion the year before and Rs.6 billion in 2003-04. Such huge indict allocations were inheard of till now since they knocked on Indian doors after our economy liberalized in 1991 under Mr.P.V.Narasimha Rao. Not to be left behind agricultural sector industrial economy surged a head posting 7% GDP growth. Certain sectors like capital goods, IT sector have recorded double digit growth rates. The commercial vehicle and two-wheeler companies have recorded over 30% growth.
As a very logical corollary, stocks boomed all through. From a low of 2950 for sensex, 950 for Nifty in the year 2006 to a high of 12670 for sensex in May 11,2006 (and 3650 for Nifty), it has been a very dizzying height.
The number of FIIs recorded an at the time high of 950 as per SEBI date. This comprised of not only well known as timers like morgan stantley, UBS, Deutsche bank, Warburg pincus etc but also first time investors from Japan, Korea and Arab nations. But among the investors were the much dreaded hedge funds. These funds more into every country where they see good valuations invest in them and cash out as soon as they make their profits.
These funds are supposed to have sold very heavily in May,2006. Some of them are supposed to have made a small debt in their capital too markets know very well that they do not take kindly to it.
To conceptualise shortly, Indian markets are going through a structural Bull phase since 2002. This is supposed to last a decade in the least FIIs have rated India rating, a single data enough to convince skeptics crude oil has also barrel to 74$ high in 2005 fall. i.e. markets have surged a head after digesting this major international irritant crude hurts growth, but India is a major growth engine. So, India was a darling baby of global investors.
Then, what sense to make of May, 2006 mayhem? Is Indian bull run over?
An emphatic no is the answer.
The FIIs and hedge funds have pull out money mainly becomes of higher interest rates in U.S. please note federal reserve has recently increased interest rates to 4.5% under their new governor. The above increases the reverse flow into U.S. from India of FII investments Indian stocks were no longer cheap; at least in the short run. Its broad market in FE multiples (Forward Earnings) were 22. In comparison to its neighbours, it was costly.
As a consequence, Indian bourses have briefly lost their qlitter. While it is too early to ascertain how much money is like to have been pulled out by FIIs, it is quit obvious it must be considerable. It is not likely to be a one way bull for all times. It is the stock markets as all. What goes up, has to come down. i.e. to reasonable levels. But what is that level is the million, dollar question bunting Indian minds. A broad market FE of 15 is very reasonable. To quote a sensex target is hazardous, but a level around 8500 is very much in tune with technical indicators.
FUND BUYING in the year 2006
Date FIIs Sensex 31-Jan 3677.8 9919.89 28-Feb 11265.5 10370.24 31-Mar 17654.1 11279.96 30-Apr 18476.2 12042.56 31-May 11122.1 10398.64 30-Jun 11601.8 10609.25 31-Jul 12746.7 10743.88 21-Aug 16524.1 11511.

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Highest ever single day loss for sensex trading stopped at NSE BSE as lower circuit is hit. Rs.7,00,000 cores of market capitalization wiped off in a single day at the bourses black Monday. The above are some headline taken at from leading business declines. The month of may 2006 has turned at to be cruel for investors and traders not surprising, considering the following single day declines.
826 points May 18,2006
483 points May 19,2006
1,111 points (May 22,2006) partial recovery later
All that scud above should not make the reader think very negative above Indian Economy. Indian economy has been performing exceedingly well in the last 3 years coming out of a very devasting drought in 2002 in many parts of India rains, consequently agriculture and other allied sectors have been on a reband since then. A record Rs.1,00,000 crores of rural savings wealth was waiting to be tapped by various savings and investment channels.
The foreign institutional investors or FII and took note of a resilient economy and made huge investments in Indian bourses. Their investments were to the tune of 8 billion Rs in 2005-2006, Rs.7 billion the year before and Rs.6 billion in 2003-04. Such huge indict allocations were inheard of till now since they knocked on Indian doors after our economy liberalized in 1991 under Mr.P.V.Narasimha Rao. Not to be left behind agricultural sector industrial economy surged a head posting 7% GDP growth. Certain sectors like capital goods, IT sector have recorded double digit growth rates. The commercial vehicle and two-wheeler companies have recorded over 30% growth.
As a very logical corollary, stocks boomed all through. From a low of 2950 for sensex, 950 for Nifty in the year 2006 to a high of 12670 for sensex in May 11,2006 (and 3650 for Nifty), it has been a very dizzying height.
The number of FIIs recorded an at the time high of 950 as per SEBI date. This comprised of not only well known as timers like morgan stantley, UBS, Deutsche bank, Warburg pincus etc but also first time investors from Japan, Korea and Arab nations. But among the investors were the much dreaded hedge funds. These funds more into every country where they see good valuations invest in them and cash out as soon as they make their profits.
These funds are supposed to have sold very heavily in May,2006. Some of them are supposed to have made a small debt in their capital too markets know very well that they do not take kindly to it.
To conceptualise shortly, Indian markets are going through a structural Bull phase since 2002. This is supposed to last a decade in the least FIIs have rated India rating, a single data enough to convince skeptics crude oil has also barrel to 74$ high in 2005 fall. i.e. markets have surged a head after digesting this major international irritant crude hurts growth, but India is a major growth engine. So, India was a darling baby of global investors.
Then, what sense to make of May, 2006 mayhem? Is Indian bull run over?
An emphatic no is the answer.
The FIIs and hedge funds have pull out money mainly becomes of higher interest rates in U.S. please note federal reserve has recently increased interest rates to 4.5% under their new governor. The above increases the reverse flow into U.S. from India of FII investments Indian stocks were no longer cheap; at least in the short run. Its broad market in FE multiples (Forward Earnings) were 22. In comparison to its neighbours, it was costly.
As a consequence, Indian bourses have briefly lost their qlitter. While it is too early to ascertain how much money is like to have been pulled out by FIIs, it is quit obvious it must be considerable. It is not likely to be a one way bull for all times. It is the stock markets as all. What goes up, has to come down. i.e. to reasonable levels. But what is that level is the million, dollar question bunting Indian minds. A broad market FE of 15 is very reasonable. To quote a sensex target is hazardous, but a level around 8500 is very much in tune with technical indicators.
FUND BUYING in the year 2006
Date FIIs Sensex 31-Jan 3677.8 9919.89 28-Feb 11265.5 10370.24 31-Mar 17654.1 11279.96 30-Apr 18476.2 12042.56 31-May 11122.1 10398.64 30-Jun 11601.8 10609.25 31-Jul 12746.7 10743.88 21-Aug 16524.1 11511.

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Getting your hair colored or going through a more drastic cosmetic change such as a face lift will make you look younger. But, if your body has toxins you will still be aging at a faster rate than normal. To really revitalise we must clean ourselves up from the inside - detoxify.
In the modern, polluted world, internal cleansing is very important. No matter how hard we try to be healthy, we still breathe in polluted air, bathe in polluted water, and intake all types of chemicals. Once these chemicals and substances are absorbed into the body, we never fully eliminate them unless we detoxify.
A highly effective detox method which helps the entire body cleanse at the same time is juice fasting. Lets learn how.
If you take the time to go on a juice fast you will be allowing the digestive system to rest so it can focus its attention on rejuvenating the areas that need healing. Once youre done with juicing, your digestion will work better and your skin will take on a healthy glow.
You can benefit from a one to two day fast of freshly squeezed juice, herbal tea, protein drinks, and pure distilled water. Before starting on any diet program please consult your doctor to be sure it is safe for you to juice, especially if you have any health conditions.
Use organic fruits and vegetables because harmful pesticides and other chemicals will only become more concentrated after juicing. Drink up to eight 8-ounce glasses of juice each day and youll be revitalising your body with an absorbable supply of health-promoting enzymes, phytochemicals, antioxidant vitamins and minerals, and chlorophyll.
Use watery juices like cabbage, aloe vera, celery, or cucumber to dilute concentrated juices such as parsley, watercress, arugula, and spinach. Dark green vegetable juices need to be diluted to ensure digestibility. To get the most psychological and physical benefit from juices, drink them slowly as if eating food instead of a liquid. Swallowing too fast stresses the kidneys and bladder and doesnt give you the healthy taste satisfaction. And, reintroduce food slowly after a fast by choosing light foods.
Now that youve learned the guidelines, its time for the fun to begin with an all-juice diet. Alternate between the combinations of apple with carrot, sprouts with pineapple, and tomato with lemon plus a dash of cayenne. Your body will be getting nutrients that will help it function at its best and help you look younger and revitalised.
Some fruits and vegetables that are perfect for juicing include:
AppleApple helps fix liver and skin disorders. It has a laxative effect and is perfect for improving digestion and for weight loss.
CabbageCabbage alleviates stomach ailments by rebuilding the digestive tract lining. Many have claimed curing ulcers by drinking a quart of cabbage juice daily for a week. Cabbage is also cancer-fighting.
MelonMelon juice is best when used alone. This juice cleanses the kidneys. The rind contains chlorophyll, minerals, and enzymes. Perfect for a daily drink.
BeetBeet juice nourishes the liver. When you take care of your liver you are taking care of hormonal balancing, fat metabolism, and improved digestion. This leads to an overall improvement in beautythe kind that makes people wonder what you did different that is making you look better.
CeleryCelery juice rejuvenates the liver. Itll help you catch up with all your lost sleep and get rid of junk food effects quickly as it promotes good cell chemistry.
PineapplePineapple juice provides an anti-inflammatory effect which helps relieve bloating. It is also good for alleviating arthritis.
Author of Ten Easy Steps for Complete Wellness, Susan Lombardi, recommends a combination of cabbage, carrot, celery, and beet juice mixed in equal parts, with a dash of cayenne for flavor and circulation. She states that this recipe is taken throughout the day while fasting to promote healing in every corner of the body.

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Stretch marks have often been a reason for us to be self-conscious. Because of these scars, our confidence level in wearing a string bikini hits rock bottom. Anybody can relate, that is why there are many techniques on how stretch marks can either be entirely removed or reduced and made less noticeable.
According to doctors, stretch marks are not hazardous to ones health. Having them does not limit the body to function properly. In fact, stretch marks are like scars. And just like scars, stretch marks are damages to the dermis. What makes it difficult to deal with is because they can be too dark and too ugly to look at.
Some people resort to lotion and topical creams. They diligently and religiously apply these on the surface and hope that there will be improvements. In some cases, there are. In others, it does not. At least, not as much as they expected it to work.
There are so many ways on how you can remove or reduce those pesky stretch marks. Here are some of the latest:
1. Retin-A Treatment
This is what doctors normally recommend. You cannot purchase Retin-A without a prescription. However, this solution works best if the stretch marks are less than a year old. For you to know when the perfect time to try this remedy is if your stretch marks still have a pink or reddish color. Problem is, not all stretch marks start off with that color. There are limitations when you can use this. Do not use Retin-A if you are pregnant and breast-feeding because this might have a side effect on the infant. The way for you to know if the solution is working for you is if you feel a burning and peeling sensation on the surface you applied it on. This means that the new generation of collagen is replacing the old damaged one.
2. Micro-Dermabrasion Treatment
In this process, chemical materials containing micro-crystals are sprayed on the skin using a device similar to a vacuum cleaner. This treatment required multiple sessions, normally 10 to 12 sessions in a span of three to four months. Unfortunately, micro-dermabrasion treatment is brutally painful. Some who tried this said that it was similar to being lashed and whipped. The process may also create additional scars. After one session, you are not allowed to go directly under the sun so as to not have further side effects. At the moment, researchers are still looking on the effectiveness of this surgical remedy.
3. Laser Treatment
Laser or Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation has been used in eye surgeries and removal of tattoos. Laser has been proven to be highly effective when it comes to surgeries. With it, wrinkles, scars, acne, facial and body hair have been successfully removed. In removing stretch marks, the procedure can be very painful. There would be bruising, scabbing, peeling and redness after the session. Multiple sessions are required in the treatment. However, just like all remedies, this does not work for everyone.
Technology has been helpful in our lives. Latest discoveries make life easier for us. As it turns out, these discoveries in technology also contribute in enhancing aesthetic appeal. Whether the stretch marks be completely removed or merely reduced, at least the conducted processes are proof that technology assists us in many ways imaginable.
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