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10 ways technology can ruin your love life

2011-06-23T13:07:00.000-07:00

A pair of west London poshos got into trouble this week when they accidently cc'd a 'hot' girl on an email conversation they were having about her and it became an internet hit.

Although it's fun to laugh at the misfortune of dipsticks from Fulham, this is also a cautionary tale about how technology can spectacularly ruin relationships and flings. Here are nine other ways it can happen…

1) Text the person you're dissing
"Yeah mate I'd rate Julie 5/10 in bed - she was a bit podgy but, on the plus side, pure filth." Contacts, send to: Julie. Argh! It's a brain meltdown we've all experienced (or at least, I have).
Recovery chances: 2/10 – saying it was a different Julie is unlikely to fly.

2) Instant message juggling
Chatting to multiple friends or colleagues in different windows might make you feel popular but it’s risky. If your boss suddenly pop ups and you baffle him with kisses or a cat emoticon, it may cost you that promotion.
Recovery chances: 7/10 – kisses and cat emoticons are generally inoffensive, unless your boss’s cat recently died and he thinks you are mocking him.

3) Pocket dialling
Normally an innocent mistake that happens when your keypad is unlocked… but it depends what you're doing at the time. A pal of mine once inadvertently left a voicemail on his girlfriend's phone while he was canoodling with someone else.
Recovery chances: 5/10 - The crackly sound quality should allow you to create an alternative truth. At least it should be crackly sound quality, unless you’re having sex in a toilet.

4) Sex tape
It’s great to make a saucy video with someone you love and trust... until you dump them and they upload their revenge on myamateurvideo.com.
Recovery chances: 3/10 – The only thing that can save you is your own incompetence as a filmmaker. Body parts look fairly similar on a fuzzy screen, faces less so.

5) Drunk dialling
Ultimately, you are to blame for this rather than technology. But the mobile phone is the device that allows you to send the message: “I need too see ur boobs... NOW! xxxxx” to your ex at 3.19am.
Recovery chances: 2/10 - slim, unless you claim your phone was hijacked by a randy tramp when you fell asleep on the night bus.

6) Wall defamation
"Was great to see you last night ;-) x" appears on your Facebook Wall from a mystery girl. The kiss alone is damning, but the wink is a virtual guarantee you got laid.
Recovery chances: 4/10 - This looks dodgy but it’s not enough evidence for a conviction. That wink could mean literally anything.

7) Spotted on dating site
The girl you’re seeing finds an online dating profile with your photo and the tagline “single and looking for fun, preferably with someone really skinny”.
Recovery chances: 6/10 – You could say it was an old profile, or your mate uploaded it. And why was she looking at a dating site anyway?!

8) Block sucker
An annoying girl keeps pestering you on messenger. Easy solution: block her. But you’re also friends with her housemate, and they're online at the same time. The ultimate snub: cue hatred and awkwardness forever.
Recovery chances: 1/10 – You could blame computers but this is so blatant that you’ll just have to come clean. The upside is that you generally don’t like people you block anyway.

9) Incriminating Facebook tag
Oh look, it’s you, on a night out, a bit drunk, having fun with your friends and… is your hand on that woman’s bottom? Hold on... is it IN that woman’s bottom?
Recovery chances: 2/10 - They say the camera never lies, but you can still try. If you’re snapped kissing, say it was her birthday. Bum-touching may be trickier to explain.

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What men say and what they really mean

2011-06-20T16:13:00.000-07:00

Research reveals males and females use language in contradictory ways. Women use conversation as the very glue which binds the relationship. But for men it couldn’t be more different.

Lisa Sussman author of “Over 100 Things Women Should Know about Men” asserts, “most men have no idea how they feel at any given time. Studies show that men use language to establish difference, separateness and independence (exactly the opposite of women, who talk to connect). So demanding that he talk to you is guaranteed to make him squirm and start rambling about whether new Cheerios really are improved.”

If you’re flummoxed by the sentences that come out of his mouth, here’s a basic reference guide to help you make sense of what he’s saying.

He says: “So maybe we could hang out?”
He means: “I’d like to ask you out on a date, but am too scared.”

He says: “Let's be friends”
He means: “You're not my type, but maybe you could introduce me to your single friends.”

He says: “I’m forever changing my mind, who knows what I’ll be doing this time next year!”
He means: “I’m a free spirit. I’m up for a casual encounter but don’t try and pin me down to a relationship. I need my space.”

He says: “I need some space.”
He means: “I want to break-up, but haven’t got the courage.”

He says: “My mate’s joining us later, hope you don’t mind.”
He means: “I’m just not that into you.”

He says: “Let’s go somewhere cosy.”
He means: “Let’s kiss...”

He says: “It’s not you, it’s me.”
He means: “It’s you.”

He says: “I don’t want to be tied down.”
He means: “I’m seeing other people.”

He says: Maybe we need to slow down
He means: Maybe you need to slow down

He says: “Shall we go halves?”
He means: “I’m not planning on seeing you again, so I might as well save some money.”

He says: “Nothing's wrong.”
He means: “I’ve had a difficult day but I don’t want to talk about it. I just want to sit quietly and watch TV. Okay?”

He says: “I don't know what I want.”
He means: “I don’t know what I want but I know that it’s not you.”

http://uk.match.yahoo.net/edito/index.php?mtcmk=080405&name=5/148/2320-what-men-say-and-what-they-really-mean.html

The make up that men hate the most

2011-06-16T08:28:00.000-07:00

At some point, most of us have turned to our other halves or male friends and asked that all important question: “Do I look good in this?” but rarely do we consult our men folk about the state of our make up.

While there’s do denying that make up helps us feel good about ourselves, it also comes in handy when it comes to attracting the opposite sex. Let’s face it, when we’re slicking on the lippy or making sure our eyelashes are perfectly curled, how our men folk will view the final result is often at the forefront of our minds.

Eli Ankutse, co-founder of nivenandjoshua, says his number one dislike when it comes to make up misdemeanours is heavy foundation. “As I'm sure most guys will agree, it has to
be when excessive or obvious foundation is used - I think less is definitely more here.”

With increasingly sophisticated formulas and wide selections of shades, finding the perfect foundation has never been easier – it might just take a little longer. Don’t be afraid to ask for samples - most types of foundation will look drastically different away from the harsh lighting of a shop floor.

“The most important thing is to make sure you choose a foundation shade in as natural a light as possible - ideally broad daylight,” says Chase Aston, The Body Shop’s international make up artist. “If you apply two or three shades at one time, wait for a couple of minutes to see how they oxidise.”

When it comes to eye shadow, think about which colours complement your skin tone and hair colour – those in the know may well be predicting this summer will be all about brights and neons, but that doesn’t mean these colours will work for you.

“In my opinion, eyes are a woman's most powerful feature so I prefer subtle colours that allow her eyes to be the star of the show,” says Eli at Niven and Joshua. “Bold colours do catch your attention, but at times I find too much colour distracting.”

Matthew Crowson, founder of male grooming website themodernman, agrees. “Women should play to their

strengths and not blindly follow the latest fashion without considering whether it suits them or not.”

For ultimate staying power, opt for a lip stain. “Lip stains are totally kiss-proof, smudge-proof and waterproof,” says Chase at The Body Shop. If you really can’t go without the gloss, Chase suggests taking the time to prepare lips correctly in order to keep the colour in one place. “First exfoliate the lips and then smooth a moisturising balm onto the lips. Take a lip-liner pencil in the same shade as your gloss and fill in the whole lip area.”
Prepare to be amazed: “No make-up has to win hands down.” says Eli Ankutse. “Although that said, when make-up is used compliment an overall look, it can look immaculate. But I’d say no make-up has to win hands down. Natural beauty wins every time.”

Posted By Tamara Hinson

2011-06-12T15:01:00.000-07:00

London Dating for British and Latin Singles at Free Online Dating Site Latin Attraction

Author: jennifer

London dating is a comprehensive place for people to find their Latin enchantress. Whether you are looking for Latin singles, amor, amigos or amistad, you are sure to find your love at Latin Attraction, where registration is free of cost. Latin dating in London will become more enchanting for you when you browse through the categories such as Spanish dating, Brazilian dating and Portuguese dating.
The best part of this London dating site is the introductory message of its founder where he shares his dating and marriage experience with his Latin love. In his inspiration, Alex says that he met his Latin wife in a nightclub six years back. The unspoken seductive charm of that Latin beauty not only floored him but also urged him to get married with his lady love, which changed his life completely. The main motto of Latin Attraction is to enable people of London to get hitched with the rising population of the beautiful and amorous Latin community of London. The main target audience of this exquisite London dating site is the young and happening London singles who want to get paired with Latin beauties or hunks.
Inter-Community Love at Latin Attraction
Do you like Latin people as a whole or do you have special likings for Brazilians, Portuguese or Spanish? If you have special likings then also it can be well catered by Latin Attraction through its various categorical listings including Brazilians, Portuguese and Spanish profiles. Thus, London singles can find their Latin love for London dating by carefully going through the categorised profiles of young Latin women and men. People not only from British community but people of other communities, including Latin people, too can make their Latin dating successful through the exquisite site called Latin Attraction.
According to unofficial estimates, there is a huge population of Latin Americans living in London and their numbers in the city is increasing at a rapid rate. In fact, an unconfirmed report claimed that the Latin American population in United Kingdom is between 700,000 and 1,000,000, among which majority of them are Colombians and Brazilians.
Why Is London Dating So Popular?
There are various reasons for the immense popularity of London dating. Almost every young people are looking to date and everyone has his/her reason for the same. It is a misnomer to think that London dating will always materialise to wedding. No it is not. In fact many people have many connotations regarding dating of London singles, especially Latin. Real facts show that people do Latin dating for the following reasons:

For the purpose of companionship
For making a lasting relationship
For finding the life partner for marriage
For fling

Whatever may be your reason for London dating, Latin Attraction is there for you to choose your partner accordingly. So, start searching Latin Attraction to find the partner of your choice and requirement. This is the reason why Latin Attraction is so popular among Londoners for London dating.
London Dating Features of Latin Attraction
Latin Attraction has thousands of London singles, especially Latin, to showcase for online dating. This site is coming up fast and is projecting itself as the leading Latin dating London site. Some of the salient features of Latin Attraction are:
i)                    Thousands of Latin profiles are there for you to select, connect, chat and then date with.
ii)                   There are different categories in the site that help people to find their preferred Latinas in a simple and smooth manner, so that their Latin London dating becomes easy.
iii)                 Photographs of Latinas help in making first impression. In fact, every single profile at Latin
Attraction has photographs, which makes the process smooth, easy and fast.
iv)                 Latin Attraction gives facility of online chatting to its registered members, which gives them the chance to chat, gossip and consequently know each other better.
v)                Facility of sending personal messages is also there at Latin Attraction, which lets the members to discuss in a detailed manner for making their Latin London dating more successful.

Why you shouldn't discipline other people's kids

2011-06-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

I’m typing this as I sit outside our palatial lodge overlooking
vast acres of beautiful woodland. I’m drinking my tea and drinking in nature; in the distance I can hear the gentle birdsong of something lesser spotted and the harmonious squawking of a breed that’s way too common: a herd of OPK, or as it’s more commonly known, “other people’s kids”.

I’m at Centerparcs, where ‘OPK’ obviously exist in huge numbers (what with it being a family holiday kinda place) and over the last few days I’ve been pondering life’s big questions:

“Why don’t we ride bikes at home?” Answer: ‘cos we live in London with mentalist drivers rather than in a car-free woodland.

“Why is my right trainer much heavier than my left?” Answer: ‘cos the three year old has been shiftily sifting sand into it during our jaunt to the pretend beach.And: “Is it ever ok to tell off other people’s kids?” Answer: hmm, I’ll get back to you.
Now, I try to be one of those chilled parents who aren’t busy-bodies or sticklers for rules but I couldn’t help noticing that the girl who’d just entered was already a willowy 5’5” and clearly towered over the small cardboard man at the entrance declaring, “If you’re shorter than me you can come in to play”. In fact, if the cardboard official was sporting some well stacked Cuban heels, she’d still dwarf him; I reckon she was easily 12.

Now, I’ve been the recipient of enough soggy paper spit balls thwacking the back of my neck at school to know it’s not the nicest of experiences. It’s bad enough when it happens in double modular science but even worse when you’re relaxing upside-down over a padded yellow slide on an Easter family break.

So, in conclusion I think its best not to try to discipline offspring that don’t belong to you. Plus, to be honest, why would I want to shout at other people’s kids when I’m so good at shouting at my own?

written based on Sara Cox,

Stop the Scams.

2011-06-08T13:40:00.000-07:00

We are always being approached by so called business guru's, who claim to have unlocked the secrets of making money online. They will offer to sell it to you for the low price of whatever .I bought thousands of them. In the end it was the same thing over and over. This is it. Information on ads that sell the Idea of making money.

There in lies the secret. Did you catch it? People want to believe in their dreams of money and are willing to pay for them. Now that I have paid so much I too am making money. Not from any scam I foolishly bought into, but from simple steps I will share for the price of reading this blog. 1st. I started a blog ,you con start one for free and put whatever you wish on it.If want to make some money with it , you need ads .

Google is the best way to go ,using google adsense .Unlike affiliate ,where you need a purchase to make a commission,google only needs a click to pay you .So you put some ads by google an your blog and someone sees and just clicks on it,you get paid,that simple. 2nd. you need traffic .you can get it free simply by subscribing to an exchange.This too is free .Traffic swarm is the only one that you need.they give you ad credits just for singing up.you can do it now by clicking the link below.Then come back for the next step
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Now this alone will only bring about $25 a month for the first month or so,at first.As you add more content and more ads by google your proffit will grow.Its all free and takes about 20 minuts to do. 3RD. After making a little money.Or even now .If you can afford $10 a month ,you con make good money .by going here

This alone brings home the money .G.D.I. will do almost every thing for you .just put thier link on your blog and the rest is done for you. lastly don't forget word of mouth to get people to go to your blog. I will constantly update my blog on more free ways to make money as they work for me.Never promoting the ones that do no not.

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Northwest Chrome Wheel Care

2011-06-04T07:11:00.000-07:00

There is nothing worse than having a bent rim, especially one you paid a lot of money for. Rather than replacing it, have us straighten your wheel at your location for a fraction of the cost! Your Curb Damaged wheels are removed from the vehicle and placed on a specially designed prep station/paint booth inside our self-contained reconditioning service van. The wheels are carefully repaired, prepped, primed, painted and finally clear-coated, giving the wheel a like new appearance. The wheels are allowed to cure under infrared lamps for a short time and placed back on your vehicle where it is ready to roll. Total time required to repair the average wheel is about one hour.

The road can be hard on your high performance wheels, especially in the winter. At WheelKraftNW we can restore your wheels to premium condition. We fix: • Curb damage • Winter damage - from chains scraping up the wheels • Rock chips • De-icer damage - can cause chrome wheels to peel, pitting, fading and aluminum wheels can end up looking white and chalky.

WheelKraftNW is always proud to inform its clients that the Better Business Bureau (BBB) continues to give us an A+ rating! As an accredited member of the BBB we strive to provide a quality and professional service that meets our client’s standards. Offering those accommodations at a fraction of the cost of dealerships is what we do best. It’s only natural that a company with this kind of integrity would team up with the BBB to insure its customer’s full satisfaction.

WheelKraft NW has over 23 years industry experience and we invite you to see why we’ve been trusted service providers to the Portland area’s finest Automobile Dealerships and Collision Repair Shops.

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How to Choose the Right Professional Translation Service Provider for Translating Your Website Content?

2011-06-02T09:47:00.000-07:00

The most important factors that contribute to the success of a product or service are its market image, its reputation and above all customer acceptance. Therefore you need to be very careful while hiring translation services as inadequate translations of your product/service support literature can degrade the image of the products or services offered by your organization. Translations might appear to be a diminutive component of marketing equation, however undervaluing its impact can be extremely disastrous for the reputation of your organization.

Hiring professional translation service ensures accurate and meaningful translations, which not only ensure satisfaction and operator safety but also contribute in building your brand value. But you can’t blindly select a translation service provider and hope of getting the best end results. Some of the tips that can assist you evaluating and finally picking the right translation company include:
 Online verification: Online translation companies are undoubtedly a better choice over independent freelance interpreters and translators. An established and reputed online translation company ensures highly competent output and 100% customer satisfaction. In fact, it is quite difficult to verify the credibility of a freelancer’s previous experience or service quality.

 Consider Rankings: Try to go for the translation companies that have websites with apparent history (such as, blog posts from 2005). It is better to consider the companies listed on the first or at most second results page of the online search conducted by you. Their ranking reveals their ability of establishing trust and confidence amongst general online community.

 Second Opinion: If you are not acquainted with the foreign language in which you are getting your website translated, then the best method of evaluating the quality of a translation company’s services is to get the translated material proofread by a different translation service provider. If you plan to translate your website content into Spanish then seek the help of a Spanish translation service provider to proofread the samples of the translation company that you are zeroing upon. If anyone in your family or friend’s circle is fluent with Spanish, then seek his/her help during the final selection process.

Posted By: Steve Shankar http://www.interpretersunlimited.com

A Look at HTC Sensation Operating System

2011-05-31T13:10:00.000-07:00

One of the most important aspects people fail to appreciate is the operating system of the mobile phone. It is the one which makes the system run efficiently and helps to access

different applications. HTC Sensation uses Android operating system of Google operating which is different from other types of Operating system. It is been used by popular mobile phone brands like Motorola, Samsung, HTC, etc. Let's have a look at the Android Operating system used on HTC Sensation.

Newly baked Android 2.3 system of Google is used in HTC Sensation, this latest version of operating system is full of life when compared with the other types of operating systems. Newest Android 2.3 operating system can wow your friends and it has fantastic features when compared with other operating systems.

A key factor with Android 2.3 is you can download different types of application which are available online. Applications ranges from different games to software and it can be easily accessed from the online store of the manufacturer. It is one of the best future technologies present in a HTC mobile phone and as of now there are more than 210000 applications and the number of applications present in its online store is increasing day by day.

New OS on HTC Sensation looks cool with green, black and orange interface and it is

aesthetically designed with user friendly interface. Few functional changes are also made in the keyboard to make it user friendly. It has improved cut, copy and paste feature that can be done with single press or quick drag option. You can easily enter symbols or numbers without changing any modes by just using the shift key. You can experience faster and easier way of keyboarding which makes performing different tasks easier at the same time.

Few changes have been made to lower the power consumption and save energy. It generally shuts off applications which consume more power automatically, applications which are idle for a specified period of time will be cut off and this is done ideally to save more power while using the mobile phone. It is one of the best features which not only saves power but also enhances the life of the battery.

There is a specialized application feature that shows the power usage of the mobile phone on the home screen and you can shut off any applications which consume more power without your knowledge. In addition there are other applications on the screen including quick connect, contact record, etc which allows you to make calls quickly without any hassle.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6295110

Understanding Escrow Accounts in Real Estate

2011-05-28T13:18:00.000-07:00

In the world of real estate, the inability of a borrower to properly insure their home is not only negligent, but potentially a financial disaster for the lender. This also holds true in the case of missed tax payments on the property, as either one of these situations can lead to the lender's collateral being forfeit or lost. For situations where the borrower's ability to maintain these two vital responsibilities is in question, an escrow account might be the answer.

Understanding escrow accounts in real estate revolves around understanding the need for these two issues to be covered financially by the lender at all times, and further understanding that an escrow account is simply meant to cover these costs. Most borrowers on a mortgage maintain their own forms of "T&I" or, tax and insurance, separately from the mortgage payments they make to their lender. Only in certain cases, such as federally sponsored mortgages made by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) or the VA (Veterans Administration) do escrow accounts become required. In these cases it is seen as a necessity considering the federal backing of the mortgages. The government uses these types of accounts to ensure payments of tax and insurance, so as to be assured that the home will not fall into delinquent status.

For those that seek to maintain their own escrow accounts in private mortgages, most banks offer this options with their mortgages, and a lump sum payment of principle, interest, tax and insurance can be made to the bank monthly. Some private mortgage companies and banks also require escrow accounts, and set forth standard tax and insurance amounts based on limits set by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1973 (RESPA).

RESPA was enacted to prevent the misuse of escrow accounts by overcharging borrowers. This prevents the lender from obtaining more than the minimum balance requirement set before the origination of the loan. This minimum balance requirement is usually no more than two months of escrow payments, and any amount over this sum is refunded to the borrower. Month to month escrow payments are formulated by simply taking the yearly costs of taxes and insurance and dividing by 12. This calculation is called an escrow analysis, and must be calculated every 12 months.

Escrow analysis occurs yearly and can thus cause issues with shortages when premiums or taxes rise. If, for example, taxes rose by $120 a year immediately following an escrow

analysis, the mortgage company would cover the costs and then increase the escrow monthly amount accordingly. The subsequent shortage that was incurred when the full amount of taxes was paid would also have to be covered, and this too would have to be spread over the year of escrow payments.

Escrow accounts can also be used as a way to maintain a third party account to allow for the easy transfer of money between a seller and buyer of a property or house. The account allows for both parties to perform the necessary actions to incur a transfer of property. Closing in escrow insures both parties against anything going awry.

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Top 9 foods for energy

2011-05-26T04:45:00.000-07:00

1. OATS

Where to start? Oats are a fatigue-fighting superfood thanks to high levels of calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins E and B. An oaty breakfast will keep your energy levels up and snack cravings down.

2. ORANGE JUICE

Tiredness is often nothing more than dehydration in disguise. Keep your body hydrated with orange juice - the vitamin C is an energy booster, too.

3. ALMONDS

Rich in folic acid, vitamin B12 and magnesium, they help convert food into energy. Eat as a healthy snack to feel zingy - not zzz - at your desk.

4. RED LENTILS

Lentils at lunch will keep you souped up all afternoon - they're a top-rank source of molybdenum, an essential trace mineral that maintains energy levels.

5. SUNFLOWER SEEDS

They may be small but they're mighty. A great source of vitamin E and omega fats, they're also a powerhouse of energy-boosting protein, iron, B vitamins, magnesium and copper. Phew!

6. WHOLEMEAL PITTA

Skip the white sliced for this low-GI, high-fibre lunch option. It will raise your blood sugar levels slowly to maintain your energy levels.

7. ROMAINE LETTUCE

A great source of chromium, an esssential mineral that keeps your blood-sugar levels on an even keel. Stuff it in your pitta to avoid that 4pm slump.

8. BANANAS

Easily digestable and crammed with potassium, which nerves and muscles need to work properly, they're the perfect pre-exercise energy booster.

9. LEAN LAMB STEAKS

Packed with iron, which your blood needs to carry oxygen throughout your body. Low levels can make you lethargic and depressed. Eat up!

http://www.zest.co.uk/nutrition/top-9-foods-for-energy/328.html

London Blunderground- story for you

2011-05-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

This week marked my latest attempt to pull someone on the tube. When I got on at King’s Cross, she was already sitting there. I slid in right beside her and our eyes met for a split second. I presumptuously detected a hint of longing.

This situation is not unusual. Every time I’m on the tube, I exchange similar glances with various female passengers. After all, there’s not much else to look at. But like most people, I never do anything about it.

I say never... one time about seven years ago, a striking fair-haired lady caught my eye on the Victoria Line. We exchanged smouldering looks as the train shuffled along. Then, to my delight, we got off at the same stop. If that was promising, imagine my excitement when I found myself one step above her on the escalator. I was convinced she had orchestrated the whole thing.

I should mention at this point that I’d indulged in a spot of afternoon drinking that day – only two or three pints, but enough to instil me with the impudence to purr, “I think you’re the best-looking girl on this escalator.”

“Thanks,” she responded demurely and smiled.

“That’s okay,” I replied, and then felt myself mentally disintegrate on the spot. I couldn’t think of a single other thing to say. Within seconds, we’d reached the top of our electric stairway to heaven and next thing I was shoving a travelcard through a ticket machine and wondering what the hell had just happened. Suffice to say, I never saw the girl again.

A long time has elapsed between that fateful day and this week, when the King’s Cross girl and I are sitting next to one another. But for some reason, I could feel it happening again. I was going to say something to her.

As soon as I contemplated this, I began to panic. The carriage wasn’t full but there were people sitting around us. They’d all witness my audaciously seedy attempt to pick up on public transport. I couldn’t do it.

Then a brilliant idea hit me. I had no phone because it was being repaired, so I didn’t know the time. I’d ask her what the time was. Simple, but genius.

So I decided to ask. But again, I was instantly gripped by fear and my heart began pounding like Tiger Woods on a Club 18-30 holiday.

I normally don’t have trouble striking up conversation with girls. But on the tube? In the middle of the day? It seemed like the craziest plan ever. I couldn’t do it... could I?

“I’m sorry, but have you got the time?” I asked as nonchalantly as possible.

“Sure,” she responded warmly and fished a phone out of her handbag. “It’s quarter to two.” She was American, which I liked.

With the 2003 escalator debacle still gnawing at me, I resolved to keep going. I told her I’d lost my phone and that I was late for work. Conversation flowed quite nicely for the next couple of minutes. It turned out we had a few things in common, and there was a definite spark. Basically, I was in.

She’d already told me where she was getting off but her stop approached more quickly than I expected. She gave me roughly an eight-second warning: “So, er, this is me.”

We literally had eight seconds left. Should I get her number? Was there time? Should I invite her for lunch? Should I follow her off the tube? Should I ask her name? Should I tell her mine? Should I go in for the snog? In the end, I did none of these.

“Cool, nice to meet you,” I said. That was it.

“Nice to meet you too,” she said, and she hesitantly stalked through the sliding doors, shooting a curious glance back as she went. The doors slammed shut and my tube chugged smoothly away.

It was a bit of a waste, but it was better than the escalator I suppose. I’m going to try that again soon, and I'll let you know what happens.

Posted By Dan Juan

Best Approach to Perform Notes to Exchange Migration

2011-05-23T06:55:00.001-07:00

Just in case, you are planning for successful Notes to Exchange migration, it's very imperative for you to have a sound platform that can perform the email migration easily and instantly. This is because an infallible and proficient utility could assure you in having a seamless migration of emails in Lotus Notes .NSF format to MS Exchange Server or Outlook .PST format.

You must note that the rate of success of Notes to Exchange migration largely depends upon the correct selection of email conversion software. You must be well aware of the fact that a key for reaching a successful goal majorly depends upon a good planning. But with good planning you need a proper execution, which entirely depends upon the tool you use or the procedure you follow. Same management theory also applies is the case with email migration from Lotus Notes to MS Exchange Server.

The paradigm shift of email client from Notes to Exchange has been the talk and upcoming practice in the business world. These days, almost every next company that was working with Lotus Notes email sever are planning a shift to MS Exchange Server. In fact, recent studies have shown that companies have performed Notes to Exchange 2007 migration by implanting a proper planning and secure email conversion platform.

Obviously, migrating right from one email platform to another is a difficult task and therefore requires good preparation. But, with the usage of Notes to Exchange migration it is very much possible to perform the email conversion very easily. With the help of an authenticate tool, you can migrate from Lotus Notes to Outlook without facing any technical problems.

Moreover, Notes to Exchange migration can be a very time-consuming process and so requires in-depth knowledge and technical know-how. However, with the help of Notes to Exchange migration tool, you can perform this task in a shortest time-interval. The Notes to Exchange tool is generally devised to simplify the task of migration and perform Notes to Outlook conversion successfully. In fact, the utility is quite beneficial in condition where you are required to perform the bulky migration of Domino Server mailboxes.

Kernel for Notes to Outlook conversion utility is a professional email migration tool that can help you in converting the NSF files of Lotus Notes to PST files of MS Outlook. It is an ideal Notes to Exchange conversion tool, and can be used to migrate from Lotus Notes to Outlook without facing any technical issues. The software features a very powerful algorithm that easily converts .NSF files from Lotus Domino Server to MS Exchange Server or MS Outlook.

The most striking attribute of this software is it provides complete support to Lotus Notes 8.0, 7.0, and 6.0, MS Outlook 97 and above and every version of MS Exchange Server for performing NSF to PST conversion. Apart from all these, the utility also has got the very user-friendly interface that makes it very easy for the user to operate and perform the Notes to Exchange conversion with great accuracy.

Posted By: Darren Sammy
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Black Moms Say No to Breast-feeding

2011-05-22T10:59:00.000-07:00

Only about 58% of Black mothers ever breast- feed compared to 81% of Latino and 76% of white mothers. After a year, almost half of Latino and white moms are still at it while only 13% of Black moms continue to breast-feed. Compared to bottle-feeding, breast-feeding baby can save a family about $1,500 in the first year.

The financial benefits of breast-feeding took center stage in the latest issue of The Urban Shopper, a Shopping Lifestyle and Values web magazine, targeted to Black and Latino females. The web magazine devoted all of its six content channels exclusively to the financial impact of raising a baby.

“Milk-Made Wars”, the title of the article, looks at the health and wealth benefits of breast versus bottle-feeding baby. The issue of breast-feeding is a sensitive one in the African-American community especially given high rates of premature and low-birth weight babies born to Black mothers.

Reasons for the persistently low rates of breastfeeding among Black women are not well understood. Black women return to work faster than white women and more often work at places not supportive of breastfeeding. Income too is indicator of willingness to breast feed, with higher income families more likely to breastfeed. Certainly marketers and even hospitals “promote” formula to new mothers in patient gift bags to the exclusion of breastfeeding. No one can argue the convenience of ready-made products for the many daily feedings a baby demands. However convenience is soundly trumped by the health benefits of breast-feeding baby.

The American Pediatric Society has a goal of 90% of babies being breast feed for the first year of life. First Lady Michelle Obama has been campaigning for more breast-feeding around her initiatives on childhood obesity. Breast-fed babies result in slimmer children. Last week, the Internal Revenue Service finally agreed to allow 2010 taxes to reflect the costs of pumps and milk bags. Women with flexible spending accounts can use pre-tax dollars to pay for nursing supplies and those who itemize can add them in as health care costs.

Author:
Marla Currie

Web: the-urban-shopper.com

100-Year History of the Bra

2011-05-20T07:32:00.000-07:00

Via: Online Dating

Shopping malls and supermarkets

2011-05-20T05:30:00.000-07:00

Every year it seems that new department stores and sparkling shopping malls open in Moscow, a true sign of the times. With 5-star lifestyles all the rage in the Russian capital, Martyn Andrews and his crew introduce a range of shopping outlets for those on various budgets. As for supermarkets, how do imports affect prices here? What goods are difficult to find? Where are the best places to buy weekly groceries? Find out on this week's show!

This Day In History – May 18th

2011-05-19T13:49:00.000-07:00

NAPOLEON PROCLAIMED EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH – MAY 18, 1804

Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815. His legal reform, the Napoleonic code, has been a major influence on many civil law jurisdictions worldwide, but he is best remembered for the wars he led against a series of coalitions, the so-called Napoleonic Wars, during which he established hegemony over much of Europe and sought to spread revolutionary ideals.

Napoleon was born in Corsica to parents of noble Italian ancestry and trained as an artillery officer in mainland France. In 1799, he staged a coup d’état and installed himself as First Consul; five years later the French Senate proclaimed him emperor on May 18th, 1804. In the first decade of the 19th century, the French Empire under Napoleon engaged in a series of conflicts—the Napoleonic Wars—involving every major European power. After a streak of victories, France secured a dominant position in continental Europe, and Napoleon maintained the French sphere of influence through the formation of extensive alliances and the appointment of friends and family members to rule other European countries as French client states. Napoleon’s campaigns are studied at military academies throughout much of the world.

The French invasion of Russia in 1812 marked a turning point in Napoleon’s fortunes. His Grande Armée was badly damaged in the campaign and never fully recovered. In 1813, the Sixth Coalition defeated his forces at Leipzig; the following year the Coalition invaded France, forced Napoleon to abdicate and exiled him to the island of Elba. Less than a year later, he escaped Elba and returned to power, but was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. Napoleon spent the last six years of his life in confinement by the British on the island of Saint Helena. An autopsy concluded he died of stomach cancer. [Source:Wikipedia]

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Tips for Dating an Older Woman

2011-05-17T18:12:00.000-07:00

When searching for matches on an online dating site, keep an open mind — a guy shouldn’t only look for women who are their age or younger. The fact is, attractive younger women will get up to four times as many messages as the “average” woman, and as much as 25 times the amount of messages as a woman who’s not good looking at all.

There’s a similar phenomenon with women who are over the age of thirty. If you’re a man under thirty, you’re probably missing a huge amount of potential in the over-thirty crowd. If you can expand your potential dating base up to that and into the forties, then you’ve got access to a much less competitive marketplace. And hey, your youth will be a significant advantage when competing for women in that “cougar” age range.

Strangely enough, as a man gets older and older he’s likely to search for a relatively younger woman. A thirty-one year-old man might set his search range on the online dating site from twenty-one to thirty-three -– ten years younger than himself but only two years older. As a man gets older, that scale slides even further.

Women, on the other hand, are more open minded. They tend to have preferences more equal with their own age in the center of the age continuum. And by the time she hits the age of twenty-nine, a woman will often start looking for older men and avoiding men of her own age. Later on, it shifts back down, creating that sweet spot where “cougars” are looking for guys in their twenties or thirties.

Why date a cougar?

Cougars have attitude. Just ask Bridget Jones or Samantha from Sex in the City. They have a strong sense of self, and that confidence is hot.
Cougars know their way around. Where? Everywhere, from hot dating spots to the latest social events, cougars know where the action is at. And they know their way around your hot spots.

Tips

Be Yourself: You can’t pull one past a cougar, so just be yourself. She’ll want to date you because of you, and you offer her a sense of fun and spontaneity.
Be Creative: Although she’s been around the block, try to do something new with her.
Be Confident and Intelligent: This is an important combination! She won’t want to waste her time, and when you arewith her, keep her on her toes by maintaining stimulating conversation.

Romantic ideas to impress ur lover

2011-05-16T11:43:00.000-07:00

You could be one of the people there are many neglected simple ideas to inspire your romantic lover. In the current context of technological change, many people are unaware of how simple and romantic to her fans in awe.

Some people turn to extravagant high-tech gifts to give to impress their lovers. But, regardless of age and time are ideas romantic classics still the best way to dazzle and surprise your lover.

Dinner by candlelight is very simple, but effective to impress one of the great romantic ideas for your lover. Most people like surprises and a candlelight dinner is always a reliable source of surprise.

Pair with chocolates and flowers, the two things that most people and love are valued. Even granting or delivery of I-love-cards is sure to melt the heart of the beloved. She remembered his love for her. In addition, it is an inexpensive way to express love and gratitude to him as his mistress.

More romantic ideas to impress your lover with a particular perfume,jewelry, or even a bottle of wine. Men and women have strong preferences for perfumes, because they symbolize privacy.

On the other hand, jewelry, ring, bracelet or necklace will certainly leave behind the jewelry as a lover, present for example, how he or she means to you. That is because they are precious and expensive jewelry. However, a bottle of wine to impress a good way to your lover, especially when served on special occasions.

All of the drama and mixed emotions can make it difficult to think clearly. This is why you simply need to stop everything for at least one day. Hide in your room, call into work, whatever. Spend one day collecting your thoughts and allow yourself time to recover from the initial shock. This is not an excuse to be depressed! This time is intended to be used for relaxation and reflection. Use it to prepare yourself for the coming days when you will have to face the world and your future. Use these tricks and enjoy the life.

How to Buy a Car Online

2011-05-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

Buying a new cat online

Contact the dealership by phone or email to negotiate a price.

Most people don't actually buy a car online, because the payment is made in person when you take possession. However, using the Internet allows you to shop for new or used cars in your area from the comfort of your home. This article identifies some of the most popular websites for locating cars for sale and outlines the typical buying process.

Go to websites that show the MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice price for available new cars. This may include websites of a dealership in your area as well as websites like CarsDirect.com, which looks at the vehicle inventory of numerous dealerships in a given zip code.

Narrow down the potential vehicles to one or more that you are interested in.

Visit the dealership, if necessary, to see the vehicle, finalize the contract, find out the trade-in value of your car or discuss financing options through the dealership.

Buying a used car online

Some websites sell just used cars and some sell both used and neUse a variety of online sources to shop for used cars in your areaw cars.

Go to websites of dealerships that sell used cars.
Look at CarsDirect.com, AutoTrader.com, Cars.com and other sites that cater specifically to buying cars.

Many people sell used cars using eBay, and Craigslist.com can be a good way to find a car in your vicinity.

Search the sites of newspapers in your city and neighboring cities. Most of these sites offer a
classified section where individuals post vehicles for sale.
Click on the CARFAX link to see if the vehicle has ever had a major repair covered by insurance. This could be accident or weather related. If there's no link, you'll need to find out the vehicle identification number (VIN) to look up the history.
Contact the seller by phone or email to get more information. Ask the following information if it wasn't provided in the ad:

Mileage
Type of transmission
Number of previous owners
Warranty coverage
Condition of the exterior and interior
Whether the owner is a nonsmoker
Whether the owner has maintenance records
Whether the vehicle was stored inside or outside
Whether there's any damage to the interior or exterior
Whether it recently had tires, brakes or other parts replaced
Options that are important to you (e.g., leather seats, DVD player, GPS, seat warmers)
Make an appointment to see the car in person.

Review the exterior and interior for any damage.
Check that the VIN on the vehicle is the same one checked in CARFAX.
Ask to see the maintenance records.
Take the car for a test drive. Drive it on the highway, in traffic and other conditions.

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Stop Foreclosure - Save Your Home

2011-05-13T12:27:00.000-07:00

How to Stop Foreclosure and Save Your Home

With the current economic problems and the enormous consumer credit crunch, many homeowners are finding themselves struggling to save their home and stop the foreclosure process. You may find yourself in the midst of that struggle right now.

What most homeowners don’t know is that if your home is in foreclosure there are a vast number of ways for you to stop foreclosure and keep your home. These procedures are 100% legal. The key to saving your house is finding out as much as you can about your options and then using that knowledge to save your home.

Start By Talking with your Current Lender

You’d be surprised how many people are too embarrassed by their situation to just pick up the phone and talk to their current lender about their problems. Many times, simply calling your current mortgage holder about your current foreclosure or default can be the easiest and simplest way to stop foreclosure.
If you haven’t called your current lender yet, pick up the phone and use these tips:

Don’t wait until the last minute: If possible, talk to your bank before you go into foreclosure. If you already are in foreclosure, don’t wait until the last month of the process – call them now

Tell them the truth: If you lost a job, tell them. Medical bills? Tell them. Many times a hardship can help you renegotiate and help you stop foreclosure and start getting back on track with the lender.

Don’t be afraid to negotiate: Banks hate having one of their properties go into foreclosure. It costs them large amounts of money both in lost income and expenses for attorneys and real estate agents. Use this to your advantage and don’t be afraid to ask for a rate reduction, payment deferments, etc

Get a Third Party Involved

If your bank is unwilling or unable to work with you to stop foreclosure, it may be necessary to get a third party involved. There are several different third party options to consider:

Online Systems and Information: Most homeowners overlook the vast amounts of information available to help you stop foreclosure available online. For under $100 you can find systems and guides that can walk you through dozens of options to help you stop the foreclosure process and save your home. All of the good systems to help you stop foreclosure come with preprinted legal forms and expert advice. We’ve linked to a review site for these systems in the about me / resource box.
Mortgage broker: Occasionally, a mortgage broker can help you refinance to avoid the final foreclosure proceedings. However, with the tightening of available credit for homeowners, most mortgage programs will rule you out if you have a late mortgage payment in your credit history.
Attorney Assistance: While always an option, this choice can be the most expense choice when looking for the best way to stop foreclosure. If you’re facing foreclosure because you can’t make your payments, rarely will you have the available funds to pay for an attorney

You Can Help Yourself Stop Foreclosure! Don’t underestimate the power you have to stop foreclosure yourself. By following a few simply steps, you can put off foreclosure or avoid it altogether. The key is gaining the knowledge and using it. Please look at our review site to see the best systems we’ve found for helping you stop foreclosure and save your home. You can fight the bank! You can stop foreclosure! You can Save your home!

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Mortgage Assistance In Canada - The Right Help

2011-05-10T13:11:00.000-07:00

Most people take out mortgages to purchase a home. These mortgages are generally paid on a monthly basis. But, for some people getting the right mortgage plan may be difficult due to lack of proper information and for some due to lack for credit history. The government provides mortgage assistance in Canada so that the citizens can overcome the difficulty in taking out a mortgage.
Assistance to Canadian Citizens

The Canadian government has come up with mortgage assistance schemes for its citizens. One form of assistance is the mortgage insurance. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation provide this insurance to citizens who are new to Canada and who find it difficult to get mortgage due to the non-existence of a proper credit history. This mortgage help scheme enables a new citizen to purchase a home with a down payment of five percent of the cost of the home.
There are of course certain criteria to qualify like a work visa, at least three months of full time employment, and proof of an application filled to obtain landed immigrant status. The scheme does not ask for extended credit history but only the minimum like proof of regular payment of rent and utility charges. This kind of mortgage assistance in Canada makes it very easy for a newcomer to purchase a home and live comfortably. The corporation also has an Affordable Housing Program which is an interest-free mortgage plan which extends to 20 years.

The catch with this particular mortgage assistance is that there is a requirement for residence in the said home for the entire loan period. There are many other kinds of mortgage plans also available to citizens like the Home Buyers Plan which enables the buyer to get a loan from his Registered Retired Savings Plan. The corporation also has an agency specially assigned to assist homeowners who are in distress due to the mortgage.
Other than the assistance to own a comfortable home, the housing corporation also provides other sorts of financial assistance to homeowners. The Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Program is one such scheme. This scheme is aimed at low-income people and assists them to do emergency repairs in their homes. The homes need to be below a certain standard with regard to its condition (with regard to sanitation and safety) to avail this kind of assistance.

The repairs on the home can be done with a mortgage. In addition, there is the Emergency Repair Program too.
This is a Canada mortgage house repair help that is availed by many aboriginal families in the country. This is because the loan is available to low-income families who also live in a remote area of the country. To qualify for these mortgages, it is essential that the value of the home be below the housing corporation set rate for the area, there must be substantial problems with the home (electrical, plumbing, heating, and so on), and it should be at least 15-year old home.
With this kind of mortgage assistance in Canada, owning a home and living comfortably in one is not a far-off scenario.

Author: Wordsworth White

Visit the site www.mortgageassistance.ca to understand about mortgage assistance in Canada. The site gives details about the different kinds of loans available as well as the eligibility criteria.

Factors That Determine How Bad Your Bad Credit Is

2011-05-09T07:49:00.000-07:00

How bad is your bad credit? The good news is that Credit Solution Repair software can help you to get your credit back on track. But before you start that process, you'll need to know how relatively bad your credit is. Here are some of the main criteria that can help you to determine that:

1. Credit scores and credit reports

While "bad credit" is somewhat subjective, it is based on facts and figures: your credit score and credit reports. Obtaining both types of information is crucial before you start your quest to fix your bad credit. Your credit score indicates how likely you'd be able to repay borrowed money, based on your history of repaying borrowed money. Typically, the range of credit scores are from 350 to 850. The former figure is the worst credit score you could have, while the latter figure is the best credit score you could earn. While several credit bureaus exist worldwide, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are considered to be the industry leaders. A credit report includes the details that determine your credit score. They include various types of information related to debt, such as late payments.

2. Late payments

While late payments will impact your credit scores and credit reports, several factors determine to what extent that will happen. What types of payments were late? How late were the payments? How frequently have you made late payments? These types of factors will have a significant impact on how "bad" your credit is. An occasional late payment on your credit card bill is one thing. Making late mortgage payments every month is quite another thing.

3. Loan default

Defaulting on a loan means that you have failed to adhere to the repayment plan that you and the lender agreed to when you took out the loan. While defaulting on a single loan is not the end of the world per se, it is an important event that could have a major impact on your credit score and credit report. If you default on a loan, then it is absolutely, positively important for you to pay back the lender as soon as you can. You can choose one of several different actions, such as consolidating your debt. Fortunately, software packages such as Credit Solution Repair can help you to start repaying your debt and improving your credit score. The worst thing you can do after defaulting on a loan, is doing nothing. Instead, start finding ways to solve the problem.

4. Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a white flag of sorts, indicating that you or your business cannot repay your debts. It is important to realize that not all bankruptcies are the same type. While bankruptcy can give your credit history of clean slate, it can be devastating to your personal or business finances. Declaring bankruptcy can result in the closing of your business, and a decade-long blemish on your credit report. Bankruptcy should definitely be a last resort when your debt has become overwhelming.

Learn about the factors influencing your credit and understand how bad can it hurt your credit. This is the first step to rebuild it.

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Happy Mother"s Day

2011-05-08T05:03:00.000-07:00

On the second Sunday of May in the U.S. and many European countries celebrate Mother's Day. This holiday is celebrated for 100years. As an official holiday in 1910, Virginia the first to recognize Mother's Day and from that moment it is celebrated in every family.

On this day gifts get all the women in the family. Children give presents to their mothers, in gratitude for the love, patience, devotion and care. But of course the holiday is totally different from our March 8, when all women receive gifts from small to large.

In England, 4 th Sunday of Lent is called Mothering Sunday, in Egypt this day falls on 21 March, and in Russia, we also celebrate Mother's Day last Sunday in November, although many do not even know about it.

Although this holiday is celebrated in different countries at different times, but this day for us is Mother's day - because for every one of us mom the most important person in the world.Mother is undoubtedly the most beautiful and lovable word in any language.Her presence affects us our entire life and she can't be replaced by anyone

Just look

2011-05-07T15:19:00.000-07:00

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

Author Unknown

"Love is like a butterfly, hold it too tight, it'll crush, hold it too loose, it'll fly"

Author : unknown.

Someday
we'll forget the hurt... the reason we cried...and the one who brought the pain...
We will finally realize that the secret of being free is not revenge...
but letting things unfold in their own ways and time.
After all, what matters is not the FIRST... but the LAST chapter of our lives which shows how well we run the race... So smile, laugh, forgive, believe and LOVE over and over again...
Unknown Author

Looking at this you can only enjoy and a little dream

Do that!!!