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what happen to your cat if u die?

2010-03-31T22:21:00.000-07:00

Introduction:
Colleen is a volunteer at the Seattle Animal Shelter, and has been involved in animal care for more than 20 years, including taking care of a farm and all its animals while the owners were away for several months. She also is the creator of Peaceable Pets, a petcalming tape/CD in which she actually talks to the animals in a calm, soothing voice.

Older cats like Precious are displaced, taken to shelters, if their caretakers unexpectedly die, unless owners make arrangements for their care.
(Photo provided by Colleen)
The Older Ones are Heartbreaking
One of the real heartbreakers I experience as a volunteer at the Seattle Animal Shelter is seeing older pets, cats and dogs, ten years and more, whose owners have died - usually unexpectedly. The older cats with whom I work who are suddenly without their attached humans become despondent and in some cases stop eating and drinking water because they are so sad, disoriented and of course miserable in the frightening environment of a shelter. Whenever we have such bereft cats in cages, we check them for dehydration regularly so they can be treated medically or put in a foster home if they become too depressed.

Never Enough Homes
Some wonderful people come in looking for older animals to whom they can give comfort and love for the remaining years they have left. But there are not enough of those kind folks, unfortunately. I always wish these cat owners had made arrangements for their cherished pets when they had the opportunity. It would prevent the suffering an animal endures in shelter situations. Worse, Seattle has a no kill police for healthy pets, but most shelters do not. They only keep animals for a certain period of time before they're put down. Covering the Bases
I have made arrangements in my will for my pets, so they don't end up in a shelter if anything should happen to me - and I'm in the best of health! Each of my pets goes to an individual whom I know and trust will care for the dog or cat properly.

Although it would be ideal to have all three animals go to the same home, that would be a difficult situation to find realistically. Further, each pet is so fraught with individual idiosyncrasies that he or she will need a specific type of care or attention.

I've actually "trained" one person how to care for my 3 year-old Pomeranian, Oscar, so he will be treated in a way best suited for him. Being a rescued dog, his attitudes and aptitudes are different from a dog like my other one year-old Pomeranian, Missy, who has been hand raised before coming into my life. They can both be very well behaved, but need to be approached differently.

Likewise, my 13 year-old cat Cagney was brutalized as a young kitten (children set off firecrackers next to the mother cat while her kittens' eyes were still closed, for example), so it has taken virtually years to get her socialized to be an affectionate, loving cat who adores being held and petted now. So approaching her requires some knowledge - of her personality, problems and methods of continuing her sense of security.

what is cat dander?

2010-03-31T22:14:00.000-07:00

Contrary to some popular belief, cat dander is not dandruff (although cats are sometimes also susceptible to that, too.) Dander is actually created by a protein called Fel D1, which is present in cats' sebaceous glands, saliva, and occasionally in urine.

Cat dander can be responsible for mild to severe allergy symptoms, including "hay fever," skin reactions, and asthma attacks. However, there are ways to clear the environment of much of the errant dander. Read the full article, along with the related articles listed at the end for more information on dander and combating allergies to cats.

GombIzOU HoneY bEE fArM

2010-03-28T06:19:00.000-07:00

Gombizau Honey Bee Farm is located in Matunggong, a sub-district 43 kilometers south of Kudat town, where one of the economical activities for the village community is honey bee farming. There are over a hundred bee cages in the bee farm.

Founded over ten years ago, this bee farm produces honey both for the consumption of the local people as well as to be sold in bottles for those who are akin to the sweet taste of raw honey.
For many generations, the people of Kampung Gombizau has been consuming raw honey as it is believed and has been proven to possess remedial properties; other than being able to lend its superior taste to food when used in cooking.

Here, visitors will be able to observe how a bee farm is managed. They will often get a taste of raw honey straight from the honeycomb. Other than that, there are also rubber trees planted at the bee farm. Therefore, visitors can also witness the traditional method of rubber tapping and rubber rolling.

TanJUng SimpAnG MenGAyaU

2010-03-28T06:14:00.000-07:00

This dramatic headland is situated in the northern-most tip of BORNEO, the third largest island in the world, after Greenland and New Guinea. It is located in the Kudat Peninsula, about three and a half hours (or 215 kilometres) drive from Kota Kinabalu City.

Simpang Mengayau means 'lingering junction' as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the east ... Enjoy the stunning view. The sunsets and full moons are just beautiful ... The Pulau Kalampunian lighthouse is a reminder of treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks. On the left is the beautiful beach of Pantai Kalampunian.
It's a lovely easy stroll to the flagpole, the Globe and the rocky outcrop that forms the "Tip of Borneo".

GomanTOng CaVe

2010-03-28T06:02:00.000-07:00

The Gomantong Caves are an intricate limestone cave system of Gomantong Hill. Situated in the eastern lowlands of Sabah, in the district of Sandakan. The Gomantong Caves are well known for their birds' nest industry. The local people are collecting these nests using bamboo ladders and poles.
The caves are open all year daily. If you're coming from Lahad Datu or Sandakan, take turnoff towards at Sukau for about 20 kilometres to the main entrance of the caves. From here it is another 6 km to the base of the caves and reception area. There are board walked trails to the lower caves. The trails to the upper caves are well-used, but should only be visited with a guide.
The Gomantong Cave (southwest of Sandakan) is divided into two caves: the Simud Hitam and the Simud Putih. Swiftlets, who make the valuable nests, and bats share the caves with thousands of insects which live in the rich guano on the floor.

The Simud Hitam (Black Nest Cave) is the more accessible. It has a huge grotto-like opening with a circular boardwalk to keep you off the guano-covered ground crawling with bugs and cockroaches. This cave is just a 5 minutes walk from the Registration Centre. It has a large chamber 30 m wide and 100 m high.The swiftlets produce the 'black' nests. The nests are made of the swiftlets' hardened saliva mixed with feathers.The Simud Putih is larger (White Nest Cave) and less accessible. It's located on a limestone cliff above the Simud Hitam. This is the cave, where the valuable white birds’ nest is harvested, made of pure saliva. For centuries the birds nest harvested here and formed an important source of supplies to China where it had been and still is, a prized delicacy.
Harvesting is now regulated by the Wildlife Department to avoid over-exploitation, which only allows the collection twice yearly. Twice a year, licensed collectors gather the nests in a dangerous operation. The collectors are climbing to the roof of these cave complexes in a dangerous operation using only rattan ladders, ropes and poles precariously attached together.The nests are first harvested just after the birds have made them (between February and April). The birds then build new nests, which are left undisturbed until after the eggs have been laid and hatched; these nests are then gathered, some time between July and September. The nests can be worth a US$500 per kilo.Stay the evening (around 5.15 pm) and witness a spectacular aerial show as millions of bats pour out of this opening for their nightly forage of insects. At the same time, the swiftlets will be returning to roost in the darkness of the cave. This soup of “meals in flight” is the perfect opportunity for predator birds such as serpent eagles and kites to drop by for dinner.

The WWF described the Gomantong Cave as "the best managed edible birds' nest cave in the world"The locals recover the bird nests and made it a local delicacy: the bird nest soup. I tried a bird nest drink a few days later and it was quite nice actually. It tasted like vanilla banana with stringy noodles (which are the pieces of the nest).

PangKor IslanD BeaCh ResORt

2010-03-28T05:55:00.000-07:00

Calm and tranquillity greets you the moment you set foot on the expansive spread of 73 acres of lush tropical jungle surrounding the resort.
One of the jewels in the crown of west coast Peninsular Malaysia’s island resorts, Pangkor Island Beach Resort offers a truly unforgettable experience to guests desiring fun in the sun and for the finer things in life.
A mere 3.5 hours drive by car, or 35 minutes by air from Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor Island Beach Resort is one of the most accessible island resorts for busy city dwellers. A tropical forest setting complimented with white sandy beaches and pristine waters in a private bay are some of the charming characteristics that make Pangkor Island Beach Resort the ideal tropical getaway destination.
Be awed by the natural beauty of unspoilt nature, exotic flora and fauna, secluded pristine beach and breathtaking sunset that makes the resort one of the preferred holiday destinations in Malaysia.

Tui Na MassAgE

2010-03-27T22:26:00.000-07:00

HISTORY

Massage techniques are ubiquitous in almost all early human cultures. Similar techniques date at least as early as the Shang Dynasty, around 1700 BC. Ancient inscriptions on oracle bones show that massage was used to treat infants and adult digestive conditions. In his book Jin Gui Yao Lue, Zhang Zhongjing, a famous physician in the Han Dynasty (206 BC), wrote, "As soon as the heavy sensation of the limbs is felt, "Daoyin", "Tui na", "Zhenjiu" and "Gaomo", all of which are therapeutic methods, are carried out in order to prevent... the disease from gaining a start." Around 700 CE, Tui na had developed into a separate study in the Imperial Medical College.
The first reference to this type of external treatment was called "anwu", then the more common name became "anmo". It was then popularized and spread to many foreign countries such as Korea and Japan.

Pulau Tiga "survivor island"

2010-01-26T05:19:00.000-08:00

-# Make your way to the district of Kuala Penyu and hop on a boat to Pulau Tiga! The island’s claim to fame is none other than being the first ever ‘secret’ location for the hit reality series, ‘Survivor’. Hence, many refer to Pulau Tiga as Survivor Island. Located just 10km off shore on the West Coast of Sabah, you can enjoy a day trip to the island but many recommend spending at least a night or two.

The island has two resorts, Pulau Tiga Resort and Borneo Survivor Resort (see contact details). There’s plenty to see and do here: spend the sunny days swimming or snorkeling in its surrounding clear waters or go kayaking. Divers can explore its underwater treasures (diving courses are available).

Pulau Tiga is also famous for its therapeutic natural volcanic mud. Looking for some wildlife? Say hello the island’s famous residents: snakes! Facilities on the island include a restaurant and camping site.

THE JESSLETON HOTEL

2010-01-26T05:16:00.000-08:00

-* HISTORY

## The luxurious hotel ser against beauty of Kota KINABALU is the ideal place to enjoy a great time laced with the best of luxurious of life. The JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU is known for the amazing facilities that has made it a perfect choice for the travelers. The ambiance and the facilities offered by the hotels have propelled its popularity among the best Hotel in Kota KINABALU in Malaysia. The hotel was established in the year 1954 and since then, has been the popular choice for the travelers to the city. Its setting makes it an ideal choice for both the business and leisure travelers.

From its inception the JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU became the choice of the business travelers for its facilities. The impeccable Hotel Amenities and service at JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU makes its great accommodation option and modern days it has come as fast of one of the best choice among the travelers. The beautifully decorated restaurant service the taste of guest adding a different flavor to the stay all together. The hotel also offers great business facilities to its guest as well.

Another aspect of JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU which made it stand out among the choice, is its location. As a matter of fact the location of JESSLETON in Kota KINABALU offers the guest the facility to have a fast access to the various attraction of the city. The business guest get close proximity to the business district of the city too.

turtle island park

2010-01-26T05:02:00.000-08:00

-* Turtle Island ParkSandakan
-*The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lies 40km north of Sandakan in the Sulu Sea and consists of Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan islands. The park is a safe haven for the endangered green and hawksbill turtles and gives you the rare opportunity to watch turtle landings. Selingan, the largest of the islands, houses the park's headquarters, a turtle hatchery, tourist accommodation and basic facilities. The other two islands are more for conservation activities.
As turtle landings usually occur after dusk, an overnight stay would be the best plan to see the turtles as they come ashore to lay their eggs, but shining a light on them or using camera flashes should be avoided as either can be stressful on the creatures.
Turtles lay their eggs throughout the year, but the best time to head there is between July and October when the sea is calmer. Observe the collection of eggs, tagging of mother turtles and releasing of baby turtles into the sea.

Cat museum in cat city-Kuching

2010-01-26T04:55:00.001-08:00

-* On 8th December 2008 Morning I spotted another knocked-down wild cat of Borneo on Kalabakan Road 40 Km from Tawau Town. Black and white coat pattern. Round black spots on the main body and black stripes on the tail. It is common to see rear animals run down by vehicle along the Merotai-Kalapakan Road in Sabah.
It has a small, delicate head and small ears on an elongated neck, short slim legs (hind legs longer than front), A long stout tail with twin black strip and a black tip. The coat color is white with dance black markings, either of large spots that tend to merge into longitudinal stripes on the neck and back, or of numerous small spots.
This wild cat was later identifies as the MALAY CIVET a protected species in Malaysia.
Scientific Name : Viverra Tangalunga. Malay Name : Musang Tenggalong

how to have good family life

2010-01-26T04:45:00.000-08:00

step
1- Respect your parents. Do this not just by giving them respect, but by listening to what they say and trying your best to make them happy. Realize that you may be able to choose your friends, but you're born to your family. If there's nothing you can do to please your parents, you'll be happier if you just accept it for now and focus on pleasing yourself. Making others happy is secondary to being happy yourself. And things do change over time.

2-Realize that life is not always going to go smoothly. Try to face the "ups and downs" in your family life with positive thinking and a cool mind. But your family doesn't have the right to make you miserable just because they're family. Try to get along, but if it doesn't work, let it go.

3-Try to compromise whenever and wherever it's possible. When you see that the people who you love most are happy, you will have a feeling of great happiness. You will have to compromise a lot in life; family is the first environment to begin learning this important skill, amongst people who know you best and can guide you with their reactions, thoughts and suggestions. Even the things they don't tell you become a learning experience.

4-Give occasional gifts to your family members. Surprise gifts can be great because most people love them. The best gifts tend to be the ones you make yourself, or put a lot of thought into. Also appreciated are gifts of your time; doing tasks around the house that haven't been done for a while such as painting touch-ups, restoring missing door handles etc. and clearing away clutter.

5-Be honest with your parents, but bear in mind that they don't always need to know everything. If you get along well, you can open up, but if you don't, avoiding tender subjects can keep the peace.

6-Feel free to communicate with each and every person in your family. Listen to them when they want to say something; try to be with them when they need you.

7-Dedicate a slot, it may be once a week or once a month in which you have a 'Family Time'. This could be anything, watching a movie together, playing a game, going out on a trip, but make sure it is something everyone will enjoy.

8-Eat together. Modern-day life makes this virtually impossible to do, however, it really does change your family life dramatically -- for the better.

9-Make time for siblings. They know you best, and they will tell you the whole truth, even when you don't want to hear it. As we grow up, our relationships with siblings may not be as strong as we think

10-Accept that your relationship with your family depends on both you and them. If they can't meet you halfway, you will be happier if you don't spend all of your energy making all the effort.

Endometriosis

2010-01-26T04:27:00.000-08:00

* endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the pelvic sidewall. each month, the tissue builds up, breaks down and sheds in response to the menstrual cyle just like the tissue of the uterine lining.
however, the blood and tissue shed from endometrial growths has no way of leaving the body like menstrual blood through the vagina. Hence, this will result in internal bleeding and inflammation, causing debilitating pain and infertility in some cases. There is no known permanent cure for endometriosis.

when Heartburn is a heart attack

2010-01-26T04:15:00.000-08:00

* beware of these heart related warning signs, seek meducal help immediately because they could be more than just heartburn.

* sudden pressure, tightening, squeezing or crushing pain in the centre of the chest taht lasts more than a few minutes.

* pain spreading to the back, neck, jaw, shoulders or arms especially the left arm

* chest discomfort accompanied by sweating, dizziness or nausea

* pressure or tightness in the chest during physical activity or when your under emotional stress.

eating healthy food aids learning

2010-01-25T18:19:00.000-08:00

Is good nutrition important for good learning? In a word, yes. Research has shown that children who regularly ate breakfast had better standardized test scores, better behavior, and were less hyperactive than children who skipped breakfast. When comparing low glycemic index (GI) breakfasts to high GI breakfasts eaten by 9- to 12-year-old children, research also shows that children who eat high GI breakfasts (sugary breakfasts) tend to eat more at lunch. What makes a good breakfast for children? One good example would be an egg, a slice of whole grain toast with nut butter, a piece of fruit and a glass of low-fat milk. Tofu, lean meat and whole grain cereals are also good choices at breakfast. The protein and fiber from the whole grains will keep your child satisfied until lunch time.
Try to avoid giving your child sugary breakfast cereals, white-flour pancakes and syrup -- all of which will leave your child hungry and tired half way through the morning. If your child tends to get hungry in the middle of the morning no matter what, send an apple, whole grain crackers, nuts and cheese snacks rather than sugary cookies or white-flour crackers.

making families strong

2009-11-29T03:13:00.000-08:00

former President Ronald Reagan, in an interview with Dr. James Dobson, reported in Focus on the Family magazine, said, "I don't believe you can have a strong, healthy nation without the family unit as its very base. As the family goes, so goes the nation."1
Dr. Nick Stinnett, chairman of the Department of Human Development and the Family at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, agrees. He believes that history clearly illustrates the relationship between the strength of families and the strength of nations.
"As we study some of the ancient cultures such as that of Egypt, Rome and Greece," says Stinnett, "we see a common pattern: When these cultures were coming into the peak of their power and glory as nations, the family was strong. It was important and was valued very highly. Family members cooperated with one another. They depended on each other.
"Then, as these nations progressed along their paths of destiny, the family came to be not so highly valued, the culture became extremely individualistic. It was a 'do your own thing' philosophy to an excessive degree. The families deteriorated. When that happened the societies themselves fell."2
Strong families are committedto making the family work.
The family shapes the nation because it shapes the lives of those who make up the nation. It is within the family that we either gain or fail to gain our sense of belonging, our sexual identity, and our sense of self-worth. The family also teaches us values and how to relate to other people.
When these basic needs for belonging, acceptance, self-worth, and training in wholesome values and relationships are not adequately met, the seeds of juvenile delinquency, alcoholism, drug abuse, impaired relationships, marriage breakdown, divorce, homosexuality, depression and mental illness are sown. And the more of these problems we have, the weaker our nation becomes.
Because as a nation we are so dependent on the strength of our families, we need to do all in our power to develop stronger, healthier homes.
Being concerned with what makes families healthy, Dr. Stinnett led a major international research project to learn the secrets of strong families. His studies included strong black, white, ethnic, and single-parent families in North America, South America, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and South Africa.
His findings were discussed at a national forum held in Washington, D.C., where family specialists and leaders from various sectors of society gathered specifically to determine exactly what it was that made families strong. The content of these discussions is presented in the excellent book edited by Dr. George Rekers and titled, Family Building.

friends with benifits

2009-11-29T03:11:00.000-08:00

One of my dearest female friends is in a relationship with a friend of her own. It’s not an unhealthy relationship, but the man has made it clear to my friend that it has a definite ending as he needs to move away for a job. She understands this, intellectually anyway. But there’s some question as to whether our intellect can overrule our emotion in every instance and in every situation.
I suspect that the more time we spend with another person involved in intimacies, the more intimate we get regardless of our overall intentions. I would even go so far to say that it’s inevitable. That like that old premise in “When Harry Met Sally,” men and women can’t just be friends. Well, I mean that they definitely cannot just be friends if they’re actively engaging in a sexual relationship.
I know my friend knows that, so intellectually, she’s cool. But I also know that matters of the heart can often short-circuit our rationality, leading us to engage in behaviors that, in the long-run, may not be emotionally the most healthy for us.
These thoughts led me to look up the research literature on “friends with benefits,” and I was pleasantly surprised to come away with a few citations where this phenomenon has actually been studied. These kinds of relationship most often occur in younger adults (high school and college-age students) who are still actively exploring their sexuality.

what is love?

2009-11-29T03:02:00.000-08:00

What is love? It is one of the most difficult questions for the mankind. Centuries have passed by, relationships have bloomed and so has love. But no one can give the proper definition of love. To some Love is friendship set on fire for others Maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it. No matter how you define it or feel it, love is the eternal truth in the history of mankind.
Love is patient, love is kind. It has no envy, nor it boasts itself and it is never proud. It rejoices over the evil and is the truth seeker. Love protects; preserves and hopes for the positive aspect of life. Always stand steadfast in love, not fall into it. It is like the dream of your matter of affection coming true. Love can occur between two or more individuals. It bonds them and connects them in a unified link of trust, intimacy and interdependence. It enhances the relationship and comforts the soul. Love should be experienced and not just felt. The depth of love can not be measured. Look at the relationship between a mother and a child. The mother loves the child unconditionally and it can not be measured at all. A different dimension can be attained between any relationships with the magic of love. Love can be created. You just need to focus on the goodness of the other person. If this can be done easily, then you can also love easily. And remember we all have some positive aspect in us, no matter how bad our deeds maybe. And as God said �Love all�
Depending on context, love can be of different varieties. Romantic love is a deep, intense and unending. It shared on a very intimate and interpersonal and sexual relationship. The term Platonic love, familial love and religious love are also matter of great affection. It is more of desire, preference and feelings. The meaning of love will change with each different relationship and depends more on its concept of depth, versatility, and complexity. But at times the very existence of love is questioned. Some say it is false and meaningless. It says that it never exist, because there has been many instances of hatred and brutality in relationships. The history of our world has witnessed many such events. There has been hatred between brothers, parents and children, sibling rivalry and spouses have failed each other. Friends have betrayed each other; the son has killed his parents for the throne, the count is endless. Even the modern generation is also facing with such dilemmas everyday. But �love� is not responsible for that. It is us, the people, who have forgotten the meaning of love and have undertaken such gruesome apathy.
In the past the study of philosophy and religion has done many speculations on the phenomenon of love. But love has always ruled, in music, poetry, paintings, sculptor and literature. Psychology has also done lot of dissection to the essence of love, just like what biology, anthropology and neuroscience has also done to it.
Psychology portrays love as a cognitive phenomenon with a social cause. It is said to have three components in the book of psychology: Intimacy, Commitment, and Passion. Also, in an ancient proverb love is defined as a high form of tolerance. And this view has been accepted and advocated by both philosophers and scholars. Love also includes compatibility. But it is more of journey to the unknown when the concept of compatibility comes into picture. Maybe the person whom we see in front of us, may be least compatible than the person who is miles away. We might talk to each other and portray that we love each other, but practically we do not end up into any relationship. Also in compatibility, the key is to think about the long term successful relationship, not a short journey. We need to understand each other and must always remember that no body is perfect.
Be together, share your joy and sorrow, understand each other, provide space to each other, but always be there for each others need. And surely love will blossom to strengthen your relationship with your matter of affection.

how to help the poor nad hungry

2009-11-29T02:51:00.001-08:00

Step 1

Visit TheHungerSite.com to donate food to the hungry online at no cost to you. This site will donate a cup of food to the hungry whenever you click the "Click Here to Give" link on the front page. Send information about this site to your friends, family and colleagues to encourage them to click as well.

Step 2

Donate your old clothing to charities like the Salvation Army and clothing bins that are run by charities. Keep in mind that some of these bins are run by businesses who profit from the sale of the clothing.

Step 3

Go to a soup kitchen in your area to help serve food to the hungry and homeless. These are usually conducted by local churches, so visit the churches in your area to inquire about the days and times for soup kitchens. Ask how you can donate food and supplies to the organization as well.

Step 4

Donate food to local pantries and food banks. These organizations offer a free or extremely cheap grocery shopping experience to people in need.

Step 5

Sign up for a newsletter that will notify you of volunteer opportunities in your area. You can start by signing up for VolunteerMatch.com. Click the "Search" tab to look for events and opportunities in your town.

Step 6

Donate money to community and national organizations that specialize in helping poor people find jobs and establish their own businesses. Kiva.org and TrickleUp.org are two such organizations.

Step 7

Use your skills and knowledge to provide a service to the poor for free or at a steep discount. For example if you are a doctor, lawyer or entrepreneur you can dedicate a portion of your time to use your knowledge to treat or advise people who are in need.

motivation

2009-11-29T02:46:00.000-08:00

Motivation
1. Consequences – Never use threats. They’ll turn people against you. But making people aware of the negative consequences of not getting results (for everyone involved) can have a big impact. This one is also big for self motivation. If you don’t get your act together, will you ever get what you want?
2. Pleasure – This is the old carrot on a stick technique. Providing pleasurable rewards creates eager and productive people.
3. Performance incentives – Appeal to people’s selfish nature. Give them the opportunity to earn more for themselves by earning more for you.
4. Detailed instructions – If you want a specific result, give specific instructions. People work better when they know exactly what’s expected.
5. Short and long term goals – Use both short and long term goals to guide the action process and create an overall philosophy.
6. Kindness – Get people on your side and they’ll want to help you. Piss them off and they’ll do everything they can to screw you over.
7. Deadlines – Many people are most productive right before a big deadline. They also have a hard time focusing until that deadline is looming overhead. Use this to your advantage by setting up a series of mini-deadlines building up to an end result.8. Team Spirit – Create an environment of camaraderie. People work more effectively when they feel like part of team — they don’t want to let others down.
10. Recognize achievement – Make a point to recognize achievements one-on-one and also in group settings. People like to see that their work isn’t being ignored.
11. Personal stake – Think about the personal stake of others. What do they need? By understanding this you’ll be able to keep people happy and productive.
12. Concentrate on outcomes – No one likes to work with someone standing over their shoulder. Focus on outcomes — make it clear what you want and cut people loose to get it done on their own.
13. Trust and Respect – Give people the trust and respect they deserve and they’ll respond to requests much more favorably.
14. Create challenges – People are happy when they’re progressing towards a goal. Give them the opportunity to face new and difficult problems and they’ll be more enthusiastic.
15. Let people be creative – Don’t expect everyone to do things your way. Allowing people to be creative creates a more optimistic environment and can lead to awesome new ideas.16. Constructive criticism – Often people don’t realize what they’re doing wrong. Let them know. Most people want to improve and will make an effort once they know how to do it.
17. Demand improvement – Don’t let people stagnate. Each time someone advances raise the bar a little higher (especially for yourself).
18. Make it fun – Work is most enjoyable when it doesn’t feel like work at all. Let people have fun and the positive environment will lead to better results.
19. Create opportunities – Give people the opportunity to advance. Let them know that hard work will pay off.20. Communication – Keep the communication channels open. By being aware of potential problems you can fix them before a serious dispute arises.
21. Make it stimulating – Mix it up. Don’t ask people to do the same boring tasks all the time. A stimulating environment creates enthusiasm and the opportunity for “big picture” thinking.

WHEN DEATH BECOMEs YOU

2009-11-13T23:42:00.000-08:00

Dont let grief get complicated when you trouble accepting the death and are stuck in a perpetual state of morning.

Complicated grief is a condition when the pain of the loss is so constant and severe that it keeps you from resuming your day-to-day activeties.

Symptoms Of Complicated Grief:

intense longing and yearning for the deceased
intensive thoughts or images of your loved one
denial of the death or sense of disbelief
imagining that your loved one is alive
searching for the person in familiar places
avoiding things the remaind you of your loved one
extreme anger or bitterness over the loss
feeling that life is empty or meaningless

When should i Not Colour my Hair

2009-11-13T23:20:00.000-08:00

- The rule of thumb is to wait for at least two weeks to
colour your hair after aa perm or a texturised treatment.
The same applies when you want to change your looks
after having just coloured your hair. your hair needs
to be given a break from chemicals during this period of time.
Beside, you will also have the opportunity to condition and deep-
treat your hair before another application.

understanding breast cancer

2009-11-13T22:57:00.000-08:00

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer that effacts Malaysian women today.

Risk Factor :

* Inherited predisposition

* lifestyle

* older age

* Early menarche, late menopause

* Greater age at first full-term pregnancy and women who do not breast feed

* Long term usage of oral contraceptives or HRT

Symptoms :

* a lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area

* a change in the size or shape of the breast

* nipple discharge or tenderness or bleeding of the nipple

* the nipple is pulled back (inverted) into the breast

* dimpled skin on the breast , resembling the skin of an orange

* a change in the look or feel of the skin of the breast , areola or nipple such as warmth, swelling, redness or scaliness H&B

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS ...DOMS?

2009-10-28T02:57:00.000-07:00

Doms, or delayed onset muscle soreness, happens when your muscles become sure after a session of vigorors exercise like heavy-weight lifting because of an accumulation of lactic acid, which are released in the muscles. lactic acid is a normal by product of muscles metabolism but it can also cause discomfort. DoMS is also caused by swelling in the muscles compartment the result ffrom an influx of white blood cells, prostaglandins and other fluids taht are released into the body to repair "damaged" muscles after a tough workout.

ABOUT AGEING SKIN

2009-10-28T02:30:00.000-07:00

* 6 Things-you did'nt know about (ageing skin)

Fact 1. skin ageing typically 20's. there for you should start using anti-ageing products in your mid 20's.

Fact 2. the pull of gravity will be more pronounced on skin which has lost. its elasticity, its impact will cause the tip of the nose to droop. the ears to elongate, the eyelids to fall, jowls to form and the upper lip to dissapear while the lower lip becomes more prominent.

Fact 3. Dr.koh suggests that sunscreen is the first and most important anti-ageing product that you can use. uv rays are strongest between 10a.m and 4p.m.

Fact 4. a study conducted in 2002 showed that facial wrinkling, while not yet visible, can be seen under a microscope in smokers as young as 20. the good news is that when even heavy smokers are reported to show less facial wrinkling and an improved skin tone after they have quit smoking.

Fact 5. women who tend to sleep on their sides are most likely to see lines on their chain and cheeks. hence, a change in the position to sleeping on their backs may help because their skin will not lie crumpled againts the pillow.

Fact 6. Facial exercise cannot help to maintain a youthful-looking appearance. repetitive facial movemants can actually lead to fine lines and wrinkles.

Environment(Malaysians weather)

2009-09-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

Malaysians may not be as weather conscious as people in other countries because we live in a tropical country that does not experience drastic fluctuations in weather. However, the weather affects us constantly and we think about it every day.
Many of our daily activities are influenced by changes to the weather. What you decide to do, what you should wear, are all weather-related. If it is a rainy day or the air quality is poor, then you would have to reschelude your outdoor activities. When you plan for vacations, you would take the weather into consideration. You would not want to go to pulau Redang during the North-Easth monsoon.
Even the livelihood of some people is affected by the weather. For instance, people who work in the pasar malam would want to know whether they should set up stall. The ice-cream seller's business will also be affected by the weather.
The weather even affects the prices of goods. During the monsoon season, fishermen in the Easth coast will not be able to go out sea, so the price of fish will go up as a result of diminished supply. Vegetable prices will also go up during the rainy season because during such times, vegetable production drops.

Travel Insurance - Tourism

2009-09-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

1) Medical & Other Expenses

~ Becoming ill overseas can be far more expensive that in Malaysia particularly in the USA. The travel insurance agent will reimburse for any medical, emergency dental, hospital, surgical and nursing home charges incurred overseas

2) Hospital Confinement Benefit

~ Injury or sickness including additional of forfeited travelling, hotel expenses or board

3) Trip Cancellation Expenses

~ Additional travelling and hotel expenses or board incurred or forfeited by the insured person after the commencement of the holiday of travel

4) Loss of Deposits

~ Loss of travel and / or accommodation expenses paid in advance

5) Personal Baggage

~ Loss or damage to the insured person's baggage clothing and personal effects only

6) Delayed Baggage Benefit

~ Delayed or misdirection of your baggage in excess of twelve hours, you can claim for the cost of having to purchase essential items such as clothing or toilet articles subjected to itemised receipts of purchased items

7) Personal Liability

~ Indemnifies the third party against bodily injury or damage to property which the insured is legally liable to pay due to an accident caused by the negligence of the insured

8) Aircraft Hijacking

~ Delay or interruption to the journey in excess of twelve hours resulting from the insured person being prevented from reaching the scheduled destination of the aircraft on which he is a passenger as a result of an act of Aircraft Hijacking

9) Travel Delay

~ In the event that each flight or voyage in which the insured had arranged to travel is delayed in excess of 12 hours due to any unforeseen circumstances beyond the insured's control

Airport Check-In - TOURISM

2009-09-14T19:49:00.000-07:00

3 Types of Check-In in the Airports:

Each person checks in separately as a regular passenger
Once all members of the tour have arrived, the group check in at a special group check-in counter. Group members present their own tickets, luggage, and travel documentation, but everyone goes through at the same time
Once all members are present, the tour director presents everyone's tickets and travel documentation at the counter while the group waits in a lounge or holding area. At one time, this option was preferred by most airlines. Today however, with the increasing concern about security at the airports worldwide, many airline officials want to see each person with his or her travel papers and own luggage before issuing a boarding pass

Types of Transfers - Tourism

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1) Arrival Transfer:

~ Local guide or representative to meet group on arrival assist in baggage handling - transfers to the hotel / accommodation

2) Departure Transfer:

~ From hotel to airport with the guide assisting. Helps them check-in, airport tax and baggage check-in

3) Hotel Transfer:

~ Movement from one hotel to another, usually for the purpose of extension stay

4) Tour Transfer:

~ Transfer to the first destination usually with guide to commentating along the way giving on general information about the destination

Leisure Travellers

2009-09-14T19:31:00.000-07:00

Types of Leisure Travellers:

History Buffs
Culture Seekers
Ethnic Travellers
Religious Pilgrim
Environmental Travellers
Recreational Travellers
Adventure Seekers
Entertainment Seekers
Shoppers
Sensual Travellers
Status Seekers
Interpersonal Travellers

Ecuador History

2009-08-26T23:03:00.000-07:00

ECUADOR

Ecuador is presentative democratic republic in south america. Bodered by colombia on the north by peru on the east and south, and by the pacific ocean to the west. It is one only two countries in south america that do not have border with brazil. The country also includes the galapagos island in the pacific, about 965 kilometers west of the mainland. Ecuador stredles the equator, from which its take is name nad has an area of 256,371 square kilometers.

HISTORY

Each civillization developed its own distinctive architecture, pottery and religious interests. After years of fiery resistance by the Cayambes and other tribes, as demonstrated by the battle of Yahuarcocha (Blood Lake) where thousands of resistance fighters were killed and thrown in the lake, the region fell to the Incan expansion and was assimilated loosely into the Incan empire.