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How to Recover Computer Password ?

2012-02-14T21:21:00.001-08:00

Forget Computer Password ?

>Restart Pc
>Press F5
>Select-Safe Mode
>Select-Administrator
>Goto-User A/c
>Remove Password

How to Register an iTunes App Store Account without Credit Card

2011-12-23T17:51:00.000-08:00

Summary

To create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card please follow the steps below. In order to create an account without a credit card, you must make sure you are in the App Store, not the iTunes Store.

Products Affected

iPhone, iTunes 9, iPod touch, iTunes Store, iPad

Creating an account on a computer

If you already have an account, open iTunes. From the menu bar choose Store > Sign Out.

Click iTunes Store (on the left side of the iTunes window) and pick your country by clicking the appropriate country flag located in the bottom-right corner of the main iTunes Store page.

Navigate to the App Store by clicking on App Store from the top navigation bar.

Important: Before proceeding to the next step, you must download and install a free app. To find a free app, navigate to the Top Charts column on the right hand side of the App Store window. Scroll down until you can see the list of Free Apps. Select any app by clicking on it, then click Free App underneath the app icon.

In the pop-up window, click Create New Account.

You are directed to the "Welcome to the iTunes Store" screen. Click Continue.

You'll need to read and agree to the iTunes Store Terms & Conditions. Make sure you check the box next to where it says "I have read and agree to the iTunes Terms and Conditions."

Click Continue.

Enter your email address, create your password, continue to create and answer your security question, then enter your birthday. Click Continue.

Select None as the payment option.

Continue to fill out the required name and address fields.

You'll then see a screen that says 'Verify your Account'. Click Done and then check your email for a verification email from iTunes Store.

Open the email and click the link enclosed in the email to activate your account.

Once you click on the link, iTunes should then prompt you to sign in with your account name and password.

You'll then see the below "Congratulations" screen. Click Done to be taken to the App Store home page.

Creating an account on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

If you already have an account, choose Settings > Store. Tap the Apple ID displayed and choose Sign Out.

Open the App Store on your device.

Find a free application on the App Store.

Important: Before proceeding to the next step, you must download and install the free application by tapping Free followed by tapping Install.

Tap Create New Apple ID.

Choose your country, then tap Done.

You'll need to read and agree to the iTunes Store Terms & Conditions. Tap Agree located at the bottom of the page to continue.

Enter your email address, security question, birthday, and create your password. Tap Next.

Select None as your payment option.

Continue to fill out the required email, address, and phone number fields. Tap Next.

You'll then see a screen that says "Verify your Account." Tap Done and check your email for a verification email from iTunes Store.

Open the email and click the link enclosed in the email to activate your account.

Once you tap the link, the App Store should automatically open and then prompt you to sign in with your account name and password.

Tap Sign In and you will see a thank you screen.

You have set up your account successfully and you can start enjoying iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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How to Deal with Family Members that Stress You Out or Drive You Crazy

2011-11-26T00:59:00.000-08:00

The trouble with the holiday season is that you have to go home and visit with family, family that can often drive you crazy and stress you out. While there's no way to completely escape those cringe-worthy and awkward situations, there are ways you can deal with them more effectively.
The holidays are a stressful time for everyone, especially if you're visiting family. Slow down and relax—the first thing to remember is that whatever situation you're in, whatever conversation you're having, it'll be over eventually. With that firmly in mind, you'll be able to tackle any other situation.
Photo by Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock.

Understand What's Happening to You: A Brief Primer on Stress

We've gone into detail about what stress actually does to you before. When you're dealing with family, you're dealing with acute stressors that can be draining if you deal with them over and over for the course of an afternoon or evening.
You know what it feels like to be in those awkward situations, or those conversations where you can tell your family is grilling you on something you'd rather not discuss, so it's not difficult to identify. When you have that emotional response however, there are other things going on in your body. Your heart rate accelerates, and your system is flooded with stress hormones like cortisol and norepinephrine, all due to your body's fight-or-flight response ticking on so you're aware, alert, and ready to handle the situation. Unfortunately, dealing with an irritating family member who won't leave you alone isn't something you can deal with by running fast or climbing high. Once you understand what's going on, cooler heads can prevail and you can try to see through your emotional response and de-escalate the situation.

Deal with Stressful Situations by Relaxing and Disengaging

Now that you know what's going on in your body when your annoying uncle asks why you never visit, or your parents demand that you help them troubleshoot their computer before you've even had a chance to put down your bags, now you can begin to deal with the situation in a calm and rational way. First of all, understand that you have the right to be unhappy and upset with the way they're treating you: but that doesn't mean you have the right to make them feel the way you're feeling. In fact, it'll only make the situation worse.

Take a few deep breaths, and try to minimize the stressful situation in your mind. Take a few deep breaths, and say whatever you need to say in order to disengage and de-escalate the situation. If your family is begging you to look at their PC, tell them you'll take a look after dinner, or tell them that you'd like to put your bags down first and then you'll go take a look. Let them know you'll ask them for more information when you're ready. If your annoying uncle asks why you haven't visited, laugh or shrug it off and complain about the high cost of travel, and excuse yourself. If you're worried you'll say something you'll regret, tell your family member that you'll take it up with them later. That'll give you time to calm down and think about how you want to approach the situation, if you want to revisit it at all.
Ultimately, the goal is to get out of the immediate confrontation so you can acknowledge to yourself that you're having a physical and emotional reaction to a stressful situation. Sometimes that's enough to give your brain room to push through the fog of frustration and anger. If it's not enough, practice a coping mechanism like deep breathing or visualizing yourself in a relaxing place to help you calm down a bit before you have to go back to the fray.

If All Else Fails, Hack the Conversation

Excusing yourself and de-stressing will only get you so far. There will inevitably be someone in the family who just won't let the matter drop if you want to excuse yourself or end the conversation. They'll keep prodding you to get a reaction, or they'll follow you around to try and get you to say something. They won't let you leave the conversation alone until they're satisfied with what you say. In those cases, it's time to bring out the dark side and do a little social engineering.

Turn the question around so they're the stressed party. In many cases, the most awkward questions can be defused by answering the question with a question. Return fire with "How would you feel if I asked you that," or "What do you think I'll say," forcing them to answer their own question, or at least tip their hand to what they want to hear from you.
Be sarcastically polite. We're not saying you should turn on the snark, but being dismissive of the question or offering a half-hearted answer will in many cases let the questioner know that you think their little interrogation is silly. Sometimes that's enough to get them to leave you alone.
Go on the offensive. As in, ask them something they'll have trouble with before they ask you. Be careful, this can turn into a sparring match, but sometimes it's better to approach the annoying family member with a smile and start the conversation yourself so you can direct its course. If they approach you and start asking all the questions, you're on the defensive.
Keep them talking. Often, the most annoying family members with the more intrusive questions really just want to hear themselves talk, even if they think they want to grill you for juicy information. Offer up only the minimum amount of information required to get them to launch into a story, or offer it up with an open-ended question at the end so they do the talking. Respond to questions like "So when are you going to have kids" with "I had a friend who waited until her 40s, can you believe that?" It doesn't outright say that's what you want to do, but it does get them talking about what they think about the matter. When they start, listen politely and ask for additional information at every opening. Doing so makes them talk to you, instead of the other way around.
Get rid of them. If you're helping in the kitchen and you're being grilled by a family member, ask them to do something that takes them out of the kitchen, even if it's for a moment. If it's easier for you to escape, do it, and offer to get something from storage, or go find out what everyone else is doing and whether they're hungry, thirsty, or bored. It's another escape mechanism, but it works.
Photo by Eamon Curry.

Remember, They're Family: You Don't Have to Like Them
Family is important, but there's no rule that says you have to like or get along with everyone you're related to. If you do, you're very lucky, but just being related to someone doesn't automatically mean the two of you will get along in every situation, share the same views, or even enjoy each other's company. The holidays—that time of year when everyone is stuck together no matter what—is a particularly trying time when you know that family members you don't get along with will be present.
It's a romantic to assume you can push through the stress and irritation at the Thanksgiving dinner table to suddenly become close with a family member you can't stand. If it happens, you're lucky, but it's unlikely. Be kind, respectful, and cordial, but don't force yourself to spend extended periods with someone you dislike just because you "feel like you should." Be assertive enough to excuse yourself from awkward conversations, and choose to spend your time with family members you enjoy instead. In the end, you'll have a happier, healthier, stress-free holiday with family.

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How to quickly repair your Mobile Phone dropped in water ?

2011-11-23T18:23:00.000-08:00

Many of you get your mobile phone wet by one way or another. You worry as you
mistakenly drop your mobile phone in water. It can also get wet if you are out in a
heavy rain. However, there is no need to panic. It is possible to save your wet
mobile phone by quickly repairing it. In order to save your mobile phone from
water damage, you can consider these easy and simple solutions:

Act rapidly :

The first thing you have to do in order to save your wet mobile phone is to act
rapidly. Quickly remove all the detachable parts as well as covers possible such
as the back cover, battery, the SIM card, memory card etc. Next, take a piece of
cloth or a tissue paper to wipe the excess water you are able to notice within the
mobile phone. Make sure that you dry it completely. If you don' t do this, the water
inside the mobile phone will begin to evaporate and gather in places which will be
difficult to reach.

This will save your wet mobile phone and it will start working if it was under water
for just a little while.

Using a hairdryer :

Take a hairdryer and begin drying the mobile phone while giving more
consideration to the place where the battery is located. The battery housing
usually consists of tiny holes to let in air (so giving more space for water) inside
the mobile phone.

Make sure that you are not holding the hairdryer very near to the mobile phone.
Keeping it too close to the mobile phone may harm the electrical mechanism of the
mobile phone. Keep on drying the mobile phone from a safe distance for about
twenty to thirty minutes.

If solution number 1 and solution number 2 don't work, try solution number 3.

Drying for a long time:

Take off the covers as well as battery from the mobile phone. Put the phone in a
dry as well as warm place to let the water inside the phone evaporate gradually
from the little holes in the mobile phone.

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Auto Post Your Blog Posts to Twitter, Facebook, and More!

2011-11-02T19:18:00.000-07:00

Your blog, as part of your content marketing strategy, can take up a lot of hours in your day. There is keyword optimization. Writing your scannable blog post. Finding pictures for your post. Then when you publish you need to spread your content around the web using your many social media accounts (like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more). What if I told you, I can make the last step easy for you?
It is true. And the answer is Auto Post your Blog Posts. The three services mentioned below, will take the content you just wrote and distribute (or auto post) it to all your social network accounts with just one click or email. These services are all similar in that you sign-up for an account, add your social network accounts, and you’re ready to go! Leave the bulk of your social media work to these autoposting sites and use your valuable time writing pillar articles for your blog.

Posterous

Posterous makes having a website easy. When you sign up for a Posterous account, you can automatically begin to post everything online by using email. And you can send any type of file attachment (.doc, .xls, .avi, .ppt, etc…) and they will convert it the most web friendly format available. Yes, send audio files. You can send multiple picture files where they will resize the photos, create a gallery and post it. Send video files… you name it.
Posterous also allows you to autopost and update all your other social media services (YouTube, FriendFeed, WordPress, Google Buzz, and more) with your one email. Just set up your Autopost sites in your Posterous account. Then when you create a normal post via email, it will autopost to all those sites you just added. It can update your status on Twitter and Facebook. Post your photos on Facebook and Flickr. Your Blogger and Wordpess accounts will show your entire post.
Pro: Just post via email
Con: Can’t think of any

Ping.fm

Ping.fm is a service that allows you to autopost to your social networks all at once. Social accounts such as Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Blogger.
How does Ping work? With Ping.fm, you add your various social accounts (there are 32 to choose from). Then on your dashboard, you create your message and Ping It! Within 60 seconds your content will be posted to all your accounts with just one click.
Pro: Very Easy to Use
Con: Need to Login to Website’s Dashboard to Use

Amplify

Amplify is a newer social blogging service founded in 2009. In fact, I just started using this service myself. Amplify allows you “to clip, share and spark conversation around articles, blog posts or anything else you read on the web.”
To start using Amplify you just drag the Amplify it! button to your bookmark bar. Then when you visit a site you like, click on the Amplify link in your bookmark bar, and you are given the option to ‘clip’ portions of the article you like, share the link, write post about it or microblog about the article. Post-by-Email is an available option for blogging, too.
And you can easily autopost anything you Amplify to your Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google Buzz or other accounts you may have.
Pro: easy to use and you can schedule posts.
Con: Amplify clips show up as blockquotes on your blogs.

Are you ready to add some free time to your schedule to focus on what is most valuable?
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How to download Facebook videos

2011-09-20T06:02:00.000-07:00

Today many users are logged on to their Facebook account. In fact for many the day starts with a Facebook status update. On Facebook you chat, share your thoughts with other like minded, get into a discussion, share pictures and videos. Most of the videos are links from YouTube which can easily be accessed from YouTube itself. However there are some videos that are hosted on Facebook also called as Facebook videos.
If you like a particular Facebook video you can download it and view it whenever you want. This not only save internet bandwidth but also saves your time which you would have spent searching for that video again, on Facebook. Well there may be many reasons as to why you would want to download a Facebook video but here is a method on how to download videos hosted on Facebook.

How to Download Facebook Videos

Login to your Facebook account and go the post that has a Facebook video. It is easier to distinguish between a Facebook video and a YouTube video. If you place the mouse pointer over the video you can actually see the video link in the browser status bar. Facebook video will be hosted on the Facebook domain.

facebook video copy link

Just right click on the video and click copy link location.
Now click facebookvideodown.com which will open the site in a new window and simply paste the Facebook video link and click download.

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How to identify a liar

2011-09-10T01:23:00.005-07:00

Seven Ways to Identify a Liar

The seven ways to sniff out if your partner is true to you

Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): Not sure if your partner is true to you? Well, then here are a few signs that may help sniff out whether he/she is lying or not.

Here are seven ways to identify a liar, reports FoxNews.

1. Consider the person's recall: Liars never forget what they have to say but they may stumble when telling a tale by making contradicting statements. They're also eager to change the subject.

2. Observe the person's overall body language: Liars can look ill at ease, fiddling with their hair, stroking their throat, or rubbing their eyes. With their body often turned away from you, you may notice hand or leg fidgeting. Liars also have trouble swallowing and may shake their heads after a point has been made. When the subject finally gets changed, they appear happier and more comfortable, maybe laughing nervously.

3.Take notice of any defensiveness: Liars will often take offence to any indication that they're under suspicion. They're likely to throw any accusations you throw at them back at you. They will also talk too much, feeling the need to over-explain themselves.

4. Home in on facial expressions: Liars fail to control their micro-expressions. While fibbing, you may notice nervous twitching. Their hand may be covering or touching their face. People also tend to touch the mouth when feeling guilty or anxious. They're particularly good with fake smiles.

5. Don't overlook the Pinocchio reaction: When a human tells a lie, extra blood gets pumped through the body and the nose swells by a fraction of millimeter. Liars may subsequently touch the tip of their nose unconsciously.

6. Concentrate on the eyes: A liar has a troubled brow and downcast or darting eyes. They have trouble directly engaging your gaze. They also give you eye-accessing clues. If the person is telling you the truth, he'll look up and to the left since that's the side of the brain we use for recalling information. If she's lying, she'll look up and to the right, which is the creative side of the brain, because she's mentally constructing something that hasn't happened.

7. Note the person's voice: The higher the stakes are, the more the liar has a fear of getting caught. With this, the liar has a harder time controlling his body language or her voice. The pitch or rate of the speech may change, with the individual giving a lot of "umms" and "ahhs." Often, a liar will appear stilted and monotone. Answers may seem rehearsed. MORE GUIDE ARTICLES

How To Break Up With Your girlfriend part 2

2011-09-09T01:36:00.000-07:00

So you started a relationship with a cute, sweet girl who turned out to be an emotional wreck and possibly mentally insane. No problem, the hardest part is breaking up...err, actually it might be staying broke up, but first things first. Realize that any relationship you are in should improve both people's lives, and in this case focus on how your life currently is compared to how you would like it to be. If your life is not going the way you want it to, then follow these seven steps to break up with your girlfriend:

1. Take a break from each other - Tell your girlfriend you're taking some time alone (and give her a definite day when you will be done). Keep it to about a week or two at the most, since at this point in the relationship things are probably rocky and you don't want to draw out the pain too long. It is crucial that you not see her or speak to her at all (or as little as possible). The reason you want to be completely away from her is so that your mind and body can clear the emotions which are clouding your reasoning and judgment. She will probably fight with you about this saying that 'she really needs you right now', or try to put some other guilt trip on you, but you must be firm and stand your ground.

2. Make a decision - Once your head is cleared and you've taken a step back from your situation, figure out what is best for you. Decide who and what you believe and be brutally honest with what kind of person your girlfriend really is. Does she lie? Have you suspected her of cheating? Can you trust her? Are you counting on her to change even though she has given you signs that she doesn't want to? Do you see a future with this woman and even the possibility that she could be the mother of your kids? Are you counting on the future to be different than what it is now (even though it will most likely be more of the same). Do you have ulterior motives for keeping this relationship alive (such as satisfying your family or friends, you don't think you will be able to find anyone else, etc)? Ask yourself, how would a real man act in this situation? Don't stay in a relationship just because you have 'history', it may be bad history and you want to end that as soon as possible.

3. Make a plan - If you've decided to end it, then you must figure out the implications when you break the news. Does she have possession of anything of yours that is valuable such as expensive electronics, memorabilia etc? Are the both of you in any joint contracts or ownership agreements such as real estate loans, car payments, credit cards, etc? Figure out a way that you can get out of any agreements and get your stuff back safely in case she flips out and goes on a rampage (such as having a mutual friend get your stuff while she is gone, etc).
4. Tell her your decision - Communicate to her in person exactly how you feel and what you've decided. Remember, the decision is over so do not ask, beg, or plead but tell her in a mature manner that is not spiteful, immature, or childish. Be prepared for threats against you or herself. Do not cave under the pressure; she will probably try to get you to reconsider any way possible. Expect tears. If she is seriously suicidal (and not just trying to manipulate you), then you should arrange for her friends to be nearby when you break the news and possibly some medical help as well.

5. Hold your ground - Forever. Do not doubt yourself or be swayed, the decision is final. Realize that people can change, but the chances are very small and any changes she may make in the future are most likely just surface changes not personal transformation.

6. Avoid her completely - Do not email, speak, or see her until you are comfortable with the idea of her having sex with someone else, then you can talk to her again (but with extreme caution and very limited). Remember, after you break up, it is crucial for your emotional connections to be severed completely so you can be truly free from her (this can take months or sometimes even years).

7. Be a man about it - If you decide to be ‘friends’ with her, be cordial and mature about it. Don't bring up old issues but treat her as a new guy friend. Don't be needy or go out of your way to help her, and especially don’t fall into mind games. If she tries to make you jealous, hit on you, or bring up old issues, stop her immediately and remind her you are only friends and if she keeps it up you are outta there!

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How To Break Up With Your girlfriend part 1

2011-09-09T01:32:00.000-07:00

Everybody knows that it‘s a devastating experience to be left by someone you really love, be it a break up or divorce. We all have gone through this at least one time in our life. But the fact that it is also very difficult to be the one who actually leaves is something you only know if you have experienced it.
So, the question arises: how to break up with someone?
Relationships come to an end possibly, the reasons are numerous.
They all have in common that one member of the relationship is dissatisfied and pulls back. Maybe he has tried for some time to adjust the relationship according to his wishes. If this fails, he usually quits emotionally long before the actual break up. That is often the reason why the “dumpee” has the impression that the “dumper” is cold hearted—he left mentally months ago.
How to decide if the relationship should be ended or not?

They say that breaking up is hard to do
Now I know, I know that it’s true
—NEIL SEDACA

Here are some guidelines you can consider when taking into account to end a relationship:

Does the relationship allow you to evolve according to your wishes?
Does the relationship fulfill your needs?
Is it possible to have goals together and achieve them?
Does your partner accept you as you are?
Can you resolve conflicts together?
Are you feeling good in your relationship?
Is the communication with your partner good?

If your answer to these question is in the majority “no” then it is probably time to move on.
So, you want to break up with your girlfriend/boyfriend and you don’t know how to do this? You’ve never done it before or wrong in the past and you could use a helping hand?
The first thing you have to realize is that there is no painless way.
It simply doesn’t exist. No magical words which take the pain away. It will hurt them and it may also hurt you. There is nothing you can do about this. You can only avoid some common mistakes and make it a little easier for them.
As you continue reading, you are about to learn the steps on how to break up with someone the best way. If you have made your decision, just use the following steps as a guideline.

How to break up with someone in 7 steps:

1. Keep a few days distance

It is very advisable to maintain some distance to your partner before you actually break up. This has many advantages. On one side you will gain some emotional distance, which is important to be able to go through the steps listed below.
On the other side, your partner will sense that something is about to happen and will hopefully emotionally prepare himself.
Just cut off contact for a week before. Do not give too much information, just say you’re busy.

2. Try to be sure about your decision

I know, that’s a tough one, especially when you love the person in question, or are very close to him/her.
Chances are that you were thinking about breaking up for a long time. You have come to the conclusion that you don’t fit together, have different expectations about life or were unable to resolve or get to the bottom of your conflicts. Maybe you have simply realized that you do not love your partner.
Either way, try to be sure that there is no chance of getting things right again. I wrote “try”, because I know that these things are not always easy to realize. You can be relatively positive on your decision, if you have tried for several times to work on your relationship by talking about your problems with your partner.
To help you with making the decision I suggest that you make a list with all the reasons why you want to break up and write a possible solution beside it. Then go through your list and reflect if you have done everything to solve the problems you’ve had.
By knowing the reasons for the upcoming break up you will on one hand be prepared for questions your partner might ask, on the other hand they will help you to cope with the break up yourself.
So, are you absolutely sure?

3. Do it in person

Always talk to your partner in person. Never use email, text messages or a letter.
I know this is tempting because it’s much easier for you, but it would also be another type of betrayal. You owe your partner that you look him in the eye when you break up with him. It’s a question of loyalty and moral—an unwritten law.
Not to speak that it’s easier for the person left behind to face the break up when you tell him/her personally.
Never walk away from this painful burden. Be fair.

4. Know what and how to say it – be prepared

This is anything but easy. You have to be well prepared—you have to know what to say in advance.
You must reckon that your partner is shocked. Even if the break up announced itself for a long time, it will come out of the blue for him/her. The “no contact” before can soften this.
There can be various reactions. Depending on the personality of your partner, there can be denial, crying, begging, aggressiveness, even abuse. Try to stay calm whatever happens. Never let this end in a fight.
Here is a short guideline how to behave when delivering the message:

Always be understanding, no matter how your partner reacts
Say that you are sorry that things have not worked out
Be prepared for questions, look at your list of reasons before you meet
Try to avoid intimate body contact
Be confident. If you have not been dominant in your relationship, be it now
Never be cold

5. Always be clear that it’s absolutely over

This is the most difficult part: Never ever let there be any doubt that your relationship is over.
You’ve made your decision. Be stick to it whenever you talk to your partner. Never give any hope. The clearer you are the better and easier it is for the person in the long run. Always keep in mind: there is no painless way.
This may sound coldhearted, but it isn’t. The earlier he/she accept that it is over, the earlier he/she can start the healing and separation process.
Never say:

“maybe sometimes we could get together again”
“A part of me still loves you”
“I never loved anybody as I loved you”
“ok, give me some time to think it over”
“we can still be friends”

Even if all this was true, you must not say it loud. It doesn’t help. I know it is tempting sometimes to say all of this (especially if there are still feelings from your side). You will feel the urge to ease the pain by saying something he/she wants to hear, but this is wrong for two reasons: you are giving false hope and delaying the healing process, and you are getting off your course.
You have deliberately thought this through in step two and you have decided to break up. Don’t let anybody talk you into that decision.
There simply is no way without pain. If you are harsh then you appear heartless, if you are not firm then they think that there is still hope. This is a very narrow path.
Find a healthy way in the middle and stay the person you are.

6. Give an opportunity for closure

When you break up with someone, that person often remains in a state of shock for several days. Often he/she cannot remember what was said during the break up, let alone understand the causes or your reasons that led to it. In this case he/she will seek for closure.
Here is a definition of the term “closure”:

In psychology, closure may refer to the state of experiencing an emotional conclusion to a difficult life event, such as the breakdown of a close interpersonal relationship or the death of loved one.

By closure I mean a resolving conversation about the reasons for the relationship break up and an opportunity to say goodbye.
After a few days (not longer) offer a dialog, a conversation where you can discuss your reasons for the break up and why you think that your relationship has been going nowhere. Often they will ask for it for themselves.
You will encounter a lot of resistance and arguments here, but that is why I asked you to make that list in step two.
Remember, the goal is not to make the other person understand, he/she will not, no matter what you say.
Understanding will not come before a period of time. Your goal is to give the feeling of an ending and a goodbye.
Try to emphasize the feeling of goodbye by wishing all your best for his/her life and deliberately leading to a parting.
This will not be easy for you, because the person is still close to your heart.
Remember: stay strong. This is important.

7. Help them with no contact

The “no contact rule” is one of the most important premises for healing from a break up.
But sometimes the urge to call or meet is so strong that many can’t resist.
Help them with this.
Do not go to places where you might meet. If they call or email you, keep the response short and non-personal. Never call, email or text message first, not even to ask how they’re feeling.
Most of the time the one who breaks up has to learn as well that it is definitely over. By following the no contact rule you help yourself and your ex-partner.
Now you have a list with 7 steps on how to break up with someone. They will make the difficult task easier for both parties.
I know that the whole process is very difficult, but please keep in mind that a broken relationship is a deadlock. Not only that it’s stopping you from living a fulfilling love life, but it also can harm you self-esteem and confidence. Not to speak about your happiness.
Once you have made the decision, act upon it.
After you have accomplished this arduous task, you are one step closer to happiness.
I promise.
All the best,
from HOW TO TEAM

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How To Break Up With Your Boyfriend

2011-09-09T01:24:00.000-07:00

How To Break Up With Your Boyfriend In 44 Easy Steps

1. Get a boyfriend
2. Tell everyone you know you have a boyfriend
3. Update your Facebook profile to reflect that you now have a boyfriend
4. Stop hanging out with your friends so you can spend every minute with your boyfriend
5. Go on the Pill so you can have lots of unprotected sex with your boyfriend
6. Start reading The Knot and daydream about planning a wedding with your boyfriend
7. Look for apartments on Craigslist that you can move into with your boyfriend
8. Stock your fridge with your boyfriend’s favorite beer
9. Get annoyed when your boyfriend wants to hang out with the guys one night
10. Get angry when you and your boyfriend run into a girl he used to date at a party
11. Go balls-out ballistic when you and your boyfriend run into one of his co-workers and he introduces you as his “friend”
12. Break up
13. Tell everyone you know you’ve broken up
14. Change your Facebook status to reflect your breakup
15. See your friends for the first time in six months
16. Spend a weekend watching as many episodes of “Sex and the City” as you can
17. Decide that your ex-boyfriend is totally your Mr. Big
18. Go to Macy’s just to smell your ex-boyfriend’s cologne
19. Get a short haircut
20. Sleep with some hot random younger guy you meet in a bar one night
21. Tell everyone you know you slept with a hot random younger guy you met in a bar
22. Wonder why hot random younger guy never calls you afterward
23. Wonder why your ex-boyfriend never calls
24. Decide to call your ex-boyfriend and tell him you think you left one of your “Sex and the City” DVDs at his place and you want it back
25. Put on a cute new outfit and meet your ex-boyfriend for a quick drink so he can give you back your DVD
26. Tell your ex-boyfriend you miss him
27. Go back to his place and have break up sex
28. Wait for him to call afterward
29. Turn your apartment upside down looking for anything he may have left that you need to return to him immediately
30. Find an old copy of Time Out
31. Text him and ask if he wants his old copy of Time Out
32. Wonder why he isn’t texting you back
33. Text him something you overhear on the street the next day that you know he’d think was really funny
34. Wait for him to text back
35. Call him and leave a message asking if he’s getting your texts
36. Wait for him to call back
37. Call one of his friends and ask if he’s okay
38. Decide you need to take a break from dating
39. Tell everyone you know you’re taking a break from dating
40. Make a new Facebook status that says “Not dating anyone for at least three months”
41. Go to a friend’s engagement party and meet a hot vet who asks for your number
42. Decide it’s stupid not to date anyone for three months
43. Go out with hot vet
44. Repeat from beginning

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How to increase browsing speed

2011-09-08T00:55:00.000-07:00

How to increase browsing speed:

7 ways to work faster on slow connections

Ever wonder how to make your Internet connection faster or how to increase browsing speed? If you are trying to get things done, there is nothing like a slow connection to thwart your best efforts. But there are things you can do to browse faster—even when your Internet connection is working slowly.
This article will show you how to increase your productivity when your connection is slow. Many of these steps are also good tips for how to increase the speed of browsing and of sending and receiving email.

1. Send multiple files faster by compressing them

If you're sending multiple files—for example, several files related to a single project—you can reduce their combined size by using a compression utility. Compressing your files can dramatically reduce the time needed to send files online, and compressed files don't take up as much space in your (or the recipient's) email Inbox. WinZip is one of the more common compression tools.

Compress files

2. Increase browsing speed by turning off graphics in Windows Internet Explorer

Graphics are important to web pages, but they also take time to download if you're online. You can turn them off to speed your Internet browsing.

Disable graphics in Internet Explorer

1.   On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2.   In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
3.   In the Settings box, scroll down to the Multimedia section. Clear the
      following check boxes.

Play animations in web pages
Play sounds in web pages
Play videos in web pages
Note: This option is available in Internet Explorer versions before
Internet Explorer 8.
Show pictures

4. Click Apply.
To turn graphics on again, on the Tools menu, in the Internet Options dialog box, on the Advanced tab, under Multimedia, select the same check boxes, and then click Apply.

3. Send email using Contact Groups (Distribution Lists)

If you're sending an email to multiple people, create a Contact Group (previously known as a Distribution List) instead of listing each recipient separately. Messages are sent more quickly and efficiently when you're using a Contact Group. Your company may have established procedures for creating mailing lists. If not, learn how to create and edit a Contact Group in Microsoft Outlook.

4. Reduce email size with simple email signatures

Email signatures leave a professional stamp on your messages, but elaborate signatures that include multiple images take up a lot of unnecessary storage space in each email. Ultimately, they can slow down the time needed to send each message. Instead, create distinctive text signatures combining fonts, type sizes, and colors to make your email signature smaller and quicker to transmit and receive. Learn how to create email signatures in Microsoft Outlook.

5. Work offline using Cached Exchange Mode in Outlook

Even if you lose your network connection, you can continue working in Microsoft Outlook if you're using Cached Exchange Mode. With Cached Exchange Mode, a copy of your mailbox is stored on your computer. This copy provides quick access to your data and is frequently updated with the mail server. If you work offline, whether by choice or due to a connection problem, your data is still available to you instantly wherever you are. Cached Exchange Mode does require you to work with a Microsoft Exchange Server email account. Learn more about using Cached Exchange Mode.

6. Browse offline by saving web pages on your computer

If you use or reference a specific webpage often, save it locally to your computer. If you lose your connection or are working on a slow connection, you'll still be able to read and find the information you need.

Save a web page on your computer

In Internet Explorer, go to the web page you want to save.
On the Page menu, click Save As.
In the Save As type drop-down menu, select web page, complete.
Select the location where you want to save the webpage.
Click Save.

7. Open webpages faster by increasing your cache

If you increase the size of the temporary Internet files cache in Internet Explorer, your computer won't have to work so hard when you revisit webpages. Many of the images will already be downloaded on your computer, decreasing the amount of time it takes to open a page.

Increase the Temporary Internet Files cache in Internet Explorer

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How To Golf

2011-09-01T00:35:00.000-07:00

PART : 1
Learning how to play the game of golf can be quite the challenge for most people. Many people start off on the wrong foot and end up wondering why their scores are not getting any better. The purpose of this site is to show you the most effective way to learn the game so you can be playing your best golf as quickly as possible. It is important to understand the various aspects of golf and how they are connected and relate to each other. Some of the best players in the world learned this game backwards, that is they learned how to putt, chip, play bunker shots first before they mastered the full swing.

This is the same approach we recommend for any player trying to learn how to play this game as we believe this is the most effective strategy as far as helping you shoot the lowest scores possible based on the amount of time and commitment you are willing to put into the game. Let us take a brief look at each of the aspects of this game and how you can learn them fast:

Putting:

Learning how to putt should be the first thing you do when trying to learn this game. Too many beginning golfers head to the range and reach for the driver as the first club they want to learn and completely ignore the short game and then wonder why they cannot break 100. There are many unique and different putting techniques you can use to become a good putter. Short putting and practicing a lot of short putts is very important to becoming a good putter overall. The mental game also plays a key role in great putting.

Chipping/Bunker Play:

Hitting short shots around the green well can make a huge difference in lowering your golf scores. If you are confident about getting up and down from missed greens then this will help you to be more confident with your full swing which can only help you to become a better ball striker. Hitting bunker shots well can cut a lot of strokes from your scorecard so be sure to spend some time each practice session on this part of the game.

Iron Play:

Wedge play is another very important aspect of the game of golf and most people do not spend enough time hitting wedge shots. If you can learn to master the wedge then becoming a solid full swing ball striker will become much easier since the full swing is simply an extension of the shorter swings.

Driving:

The driver is a very important club in the bag and hitting long accurate drives consistently can make the game a lot easier. This club is also the most difficult to master so make sure you learn how to putt and hit short shots around the green well first before you start spending a lot of time on the driver. Building good full swing mechanics is a process that takes time so patience and consistent practice are important keys to becoming a better driver of the golf ball.

Mental Game:

The mental game can definitely cut a lot of strokes from your scorecard. This part of the game is particularly important for lower handicap players looking to become touring professionals. There are many different theories and approaches to the mental game of golf. The main concept we like to promote is to turn golf into a reaction sport where you simply look and react to your targets and avoid too much thinking once you are about to hit the ball.

How To Rapidly Increase Golf Driving Distance - ...driver further then there are some key factors you need to consider. The first step is to understand what really causes the ball to go far as it is a combination of putting the right amount of club head speed and also the right amount of spin and also launching the ball at the right angle. Swinging harder is not always the answer to hitting the ball further as you need to make sure that you are making good contact also. If you want to learn to hit the ball further then it is important to understand how to take advantage of leverage as that is one of the keys to consistent long...

How To Drive A Golf Ball Far And Straight - ...swing mechanics and high club head speeds. The best way to generate more club head speed is to understand how to take advantage of leverage better. Leverage or lag can be created by releasing the club at the last possible moment. There are many things you can do to generate more lag. One simple thing you can do is to make sure that you are not gripping the club too tightly. If you are a right handed player then you want to keep your right hand very passive in the swing and use your left hand to apply the grip pressure necessary. Do not grip the club more than 75% of your maximum otherwise this will lead to a tight body and...

Reducing Golf Handicap Quickly - ...of golf can seem quite challenging and frustrating at times but it is worth learning and offers many rewards. If you want to improve at the game there are certain basic concepts you need to understand. The first thing is to understand the importance of the short game. In most full rounds of golf you will have at least 60 percent or more of your shots coming from inside 120 yards so you should allocate at least 60 percent or more of your practice time towards improving the short game such as putting, chipping and hitting wedge...

Golf Slice Cure Tips - ...tip to help prevent the slice is to close the club face slightly at the address position as this will promote more of a draw spin which will give you both more carry and roll. Also make sure to not get your dominant hand involved too much in the golf swing as this will also promote an outside to in swing path. Keep your grip pressure light as holding the club too tightly promotes tension in the swing and will usually result in poor shots. When setting up to the ball, close your stance slightly as this will also promote the inside to out...

Effective Golf Driving Tips To Help You Hit The Ball Far - ...lag is holding the angle between the club and the left arm (for right handed players) as long as possible before releasing it. It is important to understand the concept however do not think of it consciously when making the swing. Instead learn to remember the feel that a swing with good lag has, one tip to generate more lag is to think of the club as a whip so use a motion similar to whipping a club and you should get more lag. Another tip is to hold the club still at the top of the swing and then make your lateral lower body movement...
PART 2:
Golf is a great game: sometimes rewarding, often frustrating but highly addictive. Getting started in it is actually not so difficult, and hopefully this article can help you avoid some of the common pitfalls.
The very first steps. The biggest mistake made by people wanting to start in golf is to rush out and buy a brand new set of shiny and expensive golf clubs. While they are nice to look at you should keep in mind that today's golf equipment comes in great varieties to cater for different golfing types and abilities.
Since you're just starting out you do not know which set fits you best. Just imagine the envious looks you get at the driving range when you come with your $2000 set, and the subsequent laughter when you try and just 'hack away' - not worth the embarrassment!
Once you spend a few hundred or even thousands of dollars on a set that doesn't suit your style you're stuck with it or you have to sell it to somebody else at a loss. If you feel you want your own clubs get a half set. This generally comprises five irons and perhaps two woods and a putter. Usually the irons are the odd numbers 3,5,7,9 and wedge. These clubs are more than enough to get you started.
A better alternative: most driving ranges will have clubs for hire, so you can try out a few different ones. You can also borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron (nine iron) or a wedge are the best clubs to start, practicing with it will give you the feeling of hitting the ball in the air and should be fairly straight forward.
Where to get golf clubs? Most Pro shops and driving ranges sell second hand clubs. They will also be able to offer you advice and let you try some clubs out. Alternatively, nearly all driving ranges will have clubs for hire if you want to have a go without committing to a set until you get the hang of it. Or ask other people at the driving range, you will soon find out that many have another set of clubs at home because they made the exact same mistakes I mentioned above. Make sure you try before you buy, if they fit (and only if they fit!) you can often get them for a steal. Make use of these opportunities, and also take a look at our website, LearnAboutGolf.com, as to how to choose a club. I again stress that you need to have a basic understanding on which club suits you reasonably well before you buy. DO NOT buy expensive brands at this stage

"I want to play, I want to play!" As hard as it will be to contain yourself, don't even contemplate going anywhere near a golf course. Golf is technically quite demanding, and without at least some basic training you'll end up with a lot of frustration. You've seen the top players on TV losing their cool in frustration, imagine how you will feel if not even a single shot goes where you want it to.
Besides, the other people having to wait for you will also not be happy. As a beginner at the great game of golf, start off at a driving range, take at least four or five lessons, learn the fundamentals, progress to a 9 hole course and eventually venture out into the great unknown of an 18 hole golf course. Believe me, it will be a lot more fun for you and those around you if you follow this path.
Where to get lessons? You will meet plenty of people at the range who will teach you the 'innermost secrets' of golf. Fact is that most of them have started playing not long before you. So the answer to the above question is: go to a Professional. As you have seen on TV, even the world's top players have a coach. Tiger Woods, probably the best golfer the world, still takes lessons. Certified Golf Professionals are the only people qualified to teach you how to play the game. Lessons from a Pro will cost you money but will be the best investment you'll ever make. Taking the advice from the 'know-it-all' people at the range will likely screw-up your game at the very early stage, and it will take a long time to correct the faults later.
The two places to get golf lessons are at driving ranges and golf clubs. You don't have to be a member of a club to get a lesson from the Pro. You bring in money, so they will be glad to help. The usual cost is about $25-40 per 45 min, but you will get reductions for a block booking. If you are a bit on the budget see if they do group bookings, those are also cheaper than individual lessons.

What else to do? Books and videos can be invaluable in learning the basics. To build a sound golf swing you will need the three fundamentals: Grip, Stance and Posture. There are some very good books and videos on the market that will help you to establish the three fundamentals. And watch the Pro's on the TV, or better still video them and play back in slow motion, you'll learn a lot this way. Don't get blinded by too much science, you're still a beginner. Stick to Grip, Stance and Posture and you'll be on your way. Take a look at the golf tips and golf lessons on our website, LearnAboutGolf.com, for some advice as well.
Summary

Don't waste your money on expensive clubs until you have reached a basic level of competency.
Don't go near a golf course until you have reached a basic level.
Get lessons from a qualified professional.
Learn the three fundamentals
Watch the pro's.
Practice.
Learn the rules of golf and basic golf etiquette.

I hope that this article has been of some help to avoid costly mistakes many people made, including myself. Follow the above basics and you are on your way to all the fun (and frustration) golf can offer. Enjoy!

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How to block someone on Google+

2011-08-29T01:22:00.001-07:00

“How do I block someone on Google+ (plus) circle?”
Someone annoying you on Google+? Here’s how to block them from your circle.
1. Head over to their profile.
2. Beside the profile click on “Block [annoying person name here].
3. Confirm the blockage.
What happens when you block someone on Google+:

You won’t see their content in the stream
The blocked person will be removed from all your circles
They can no longer comment on your posts
They can no longer see any content you post with your circle (unless you post it publicly )
The can no longer mention you in comments or post

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How to know who a phone number belongs to

2011-08-29T01:20:00.000-07:00

“I need to know who a phone number belongs to. Are there any websites where I can put in the number to find out where this number came from?”
The service you want is called “reverse lookup” and there are many available online, some offer this as a free service but there are a few that requires payment.
Google Phonebook can find just about any public phone in United States. Sorry no mobile numbers or private numbers will work here.
Looking up a phone number with Google is pretty straight forward. Simply go to Google homepage and type in “phonebook:” and the number with the area code so it looks something like this “phonebook: 555-123-4567″. You could also use brackets as well like this “phonebook: (555) 123-4567″.

Within the Google Phonebook results you can also view a map of the location.
For reverse cellphone lookup check out these sites:
Free Cellphone Tracer – Find the location of the number and the cellphone carrier but expect to pay if you want more info.
Cellphone Registry – Find out where the number is registered and pay for more information.

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How to check if someone is accessing your Gmail

2011-08-29T01:18:00.000-07:00

“Is there a simple way to see if someone is accessing my Gmail account?”
If you suspect someone has hacked into your Gmail account and reading all your private emails you can quickly check within Gmail.
When signed into Gmail, scroll down to the very bottom of the page. You should see “Last Account Details” with a clickable “Details” link. Click on that link.

A popout window will appear with a list of activities on that account. You’ll see location, IP address and Date/Time.

If you see some odd locations like China or Russia or anything that seems suspicious, quickly change your password.

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How to Resize Image with Paint

2011-08-29T01:14:00.000-07:00

Here’s how you can resize an image using Microsoft Windows Paint program. Paint is a very good editing graphics painting program and it comes free with every Windows computer.
Note: I’m using the latest version of Paint in Windows 7, if you have a previous version of Windows the instructions may be slightly different. For previous versions of Paint scroll down to the end of this article for those instructions.
1. Launch Paint by clicking the Start button (orb), then type “paint” in the search box.
2. Click on the little file icon on the upper left hand corner, and scroll down to “Open” and browse for the picture to resize and click “Open” again.
3. With the image in Paint we can now begin our resizing process, while in the Home tab click on the “Resize” button.

4. A “Resize and Skew” window appears, choose how you want to resize the image, “Percentage” or “Pixels”. Click on either of those options than enter your numbers in the proper field. I like to use the percentage because I can make a picture smaller without making the image disproportional just as long as the percentages on the top and bottom are the same numbers. Play with it until you find the groove.

5. Hit “OK”, your image should now be resized to your specification.
6. To save the resized image click on the file icon and scroll down to “Save as”.
For older version of Paint:

Launch Paint by going to Start >Programs, Accessories
With an image open in Paint, click “Image”
Scroll down and select “Stretch and Skew”
Enter the amount in Percentage you want to resize
Click “OK” when finished, and that is all, folks. Oh don’t forget to “save”.

NOW YOU CAN USE THIS IMAGE FOR MOBILE, TABLETS, OR AS WALLPAPERS

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How to: Auto-Post Your Blog to 30+ Social Networks at Once

2011-08-20T21:21:00.000-07:00

I haven’t been able to get this quite right until about 3 hours ago, and I am now going to set this up for all of the artists that I work with. I have researched for weeks on this topic before, and have been unable to find any all-inclusive solutions for automatically syndicating new blog posts to all of the social networks I use…until now.

I currently have Facebook and Twitter set up to automatically post (via WordTwit and NetworkedBlogs), but I have been manually submitting my posts to places like Digg, Delicious, Reddit, FriendFeed, and others. Not exactly efficient.

Alas, I have finally found some light at the end of the tunnel. In this post, I will talk about two different methods that you can use to syndicate your new blog posts across 30+ social networks at one time. Pretty awesome, right?

There’s a plug-in for that!

If your a WordPress user, I have found a very handy plug-in that seamlessly links your blog with Ping.fm. If you are not familiar with Ping.fm, it’s a free service that allows you to connect all of your social networks together, so that when you post one update (via Ping.fm), it is automatically posted to all social networking profiles that you have added to your Ping.fm account. I used to use it a few months back, but abandoned it because I got tired of manually typing in status updates every time a new blog post went up. Now that I found this plug-in, however, I am hooked once again!
To get this working, you need to first download WPing.fm from the WordPress plug-in directory. You can download the plug-in here. Unzip the file, copy and paste the “wpingfm” folder into your “/wp-content/plugins/” folder, and activate the plug-in in your WordPress admin area.
On the plug-in’s settings page in your WordPress admin area, you can customize the mass update to include whatever you want (links are automatically inserted at the end of posts, FYI…and they are automatically converted to shortlinks, which is nice too!).

Next, you need to create an account with Ping.fm. Head over to http://ping.fm, and set up your account for free. It takes no more than 10 seconds.
After signing up and logging in, you should be automatically directed to a page where you can add various social networks. Start adding the ones that you wish to update with your new blog post announcements. The process is tedious, but really intuitive and easy and only has to be done once. As Brian Hazard likes to say, “set it and forget it.”
After you’ve connected all your social networks, you need to retrieve your API key from Ping.fm so your blog can interact with Ping.fm to let it know when to send out your mass updates.
Click here to get your API key (you must be logged in).
Copy and paste your API key into the respective field on the settings page of the WPing.fm plug-in, located under the “Settings” tab in your WordPress admin area.
Save your API key, then choose what kinds of posts you’d like WPing.fm to update, and save those changes as well.
And you’re done! That was easy, wasn’t it?

For non-Wordpress users

Not using WordPress? Not a problem! There’s a solution for you as well, and all you need is a simple RSS feed (which you should already have if you are actively blogging) to get started.

This method also leverages the power of Ping.fm, but uses another service called TwitterFeed, which connects your RSS feed to your Ping.fm account.
First, head over to Ping.fm, set up your free account, and connect all of your social networks. If you can’t figure out how to do this, read my short directions above.
After setting up Ping.fm, here are the steps to follow to set up TwitterFeed as the middle-man between your blog and your Ping.fm account:

Go to http://twitterfeed.com and sign up for free.
Copy and paste your blog’s RSS feed, and click “Advanced Settings” at the bottom to customize how your mass updates will appear.
Proceed to the next page, and select “Ping.fm” from the list of services.
Insert your Ping.fm API key in the correct field.
Click “Create Service” on the bottom of the page.

Voila! Either of these methods should do the trick. Now, whenever you publish a new blog post, you will no longer have to sit and manually update each of your social networking profiles every time.
I’d like to briefly mention that automatically posting your blog entries will not guarantee that people will click your links, or even read your status update. It’s up to you to engage and connect with those people, and get them interested in what you are blogging about. Also, some websites like Reddit and Digg do not sync with Ping.fm, and require you to submit your link. There are other plug-ins to take care of this, but it is usually bad practice on social news sites to only submit links from your own blog. I found this out the hard way on Reddit, and now I pick and choose what articles I will expose to those communities, and try to share relevant links from other websites as well.

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How to avoid online scams

2011-08-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

There are lots of people who get scam while going online payment, business, and other stuffs. But this scams can be decreased if we have proper knowledge or guidelines while doing any online payment. Of course, its impossible to guarantee with absolute certainty that if you follow any hint your browsing experience will be 100 percent safe.

Avoid Online Scams

As we all know, during the holidays sales of any product increases and the endless promotions are the most attractive to criminals who wish to apply strokes in users. People should exercise caution to avoid being a victim of scams which will intensify significantly in dates attractive to trade.
The threats come through spam, malicious links and search suspicious websites unbelievable promotions. Once you caught by such tricks, your personal data including your bank account is misused by third party, and also you become a transmitter of viruses and other threats.
Here, we have some tips that helps you to avoid online scams and thus will protect you from fraud:

Always perform transactions only on the sites that you consider reliable in institutions.
Whenever you are going to make any online payment then always prefer to type the site name instead of click on any link, third party sites or received by email.
Make sure that the address displayed in your browser matches the site that you really want to access, before taking any action.
Make sure that the site uses secure (ie, the data transmitted between your browser and the site will be encrypted) and uses a key size considered safe.
Do not access e-commerce sites or Internet Banking via third party computers or Internet cafes and Internet cafes.
If you have webcam, turn it off when accessing an e-commerce site or Internet Banking.
Keep your antivirus up to date, try using a product suitable and known in the market.
Configure your browser to block pop-up and allow them only to known and trusted sites, which are actually needed.
Set up your program reader e-mails not to open files or run programs automatically.
Never run programs from the Internet or received via e-mail.

If you follow the above tips carefully then the level of online scams can be decreased.

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How to Add a Gmail Signature

2011-08-06T21:48:00.000-07:00

What is a Gmail Signature?
A Gmail signature is a string of text that can be automatically appended to the end of every Gmail message you send.

What is the Default Gmail Signature?
The default is no signature at all because in Gmail the signature option is turned off by default.

What Should I Include in my Signature?
People include many different things in their email signatures. You can use your first and last name, your first name only, your first initial and last name, or even your favorite nickname. Some people like to also include a favorite quote. Formal business signatures will typically include an employee's full name, title, company name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, and company Web site.

Does My Signature Have to Appear in All of My Messages?
If the signature option is turned on, you signature will appear by default at the end of every message you compose, reply to, or forward, but you can always remove the signature before you actually send any message.

Can My Signature Appear on More Than One Line?
Yes it can. When you are following the instructions at the bottom of this page for creating your default Gmail signature, enter the signature text exactly the way you want it to appear at the end of your messages (on multiple lines if that is desirable).

Can My Gmail Signature Include an Image?
No. At the present time Gmail signatures can only include plain text.

Instructions for Adding a Gmail Signature

Log on to your Gmail Account.

Select "Settings" in the upper right corner of the page.

Enter your preferred signature text in the box next to the "Signature" option (typing text into that box will automatically turn on the signature option).

Select "Save Changes" to confirm your signature.

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How to wear a Tie

2011-08-05T00:31:00.000-07:00

THAT'S HOW YOU LOOK LIKE A PROFESSIONALS

How to wear a Tie

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How To Wear A Graduation Cap

2011-08-05T00:27:00.000-07:00

You new grads maybe wondering how to wear a graduation cap correctly. As someone who has participated in high school graduation as well as two different college graduations, I know that the graduation ceremony is a big event, when many academic achievements are recognized. And graduation regalia - the cap, gown, and anything else awarded for special achievements, such as colored tassels or hoods, should be worn correctly and with pride. This article will provide a little detail on how to wear the cap correctly.

Wearing the hat. If you're wearing a hat with a pointed base, the base is placed in the middle of your forehead. The mortarboard (the flat surface on the cap) should be level with your head, not cocked at an angle, though women with curly hair may be tempted to do this. And women, if you're worried about the hat getting out of place, be sure to have black bobby pins on hand in case the hat doesn't fit securely.
Placing the tassel. Depending on your high school or college's preference, the tassel is usually placed on the right side of the head, and then transferred once all diplomas or degrees have been awarded. Once the tassel has been transferred, the cap is officially yours, and you can do whatever you want to with it.

That's it! Once you've transferred your tassel, you're now considered a graduate and can go on to the next step, whether it's college or finding a job. Congratulations!

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How to Get Your Website to the First Page of Google Search Results

2011-08-02T08:01:00.000-07:00

Getting ranked on the first page of Google's search listings is no easy task. With thousands of competing websites all aiming for first page ranking, you have to invest time and money to get your website seen by Google users. Your popularity, or Page Rank, is determined by a variety of factors, including how many high quality links you have and which keywords or phrases are involved in those links.

Difficulty:: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

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  List your site with the Open Directory, DMOZ. This is one of the fastest ways to get your site listed with Google, although your site must have unique and useful content to be listed. You can also fill in Google's Add URL form or get linked from another website that is already in Google (see Resources).
- 2
  
  Get your site listed on other sites already listed high in Google's search rankings. Make sure the links have relevant keywords pointing to your site. For example, a link pointing to "tattoo removal" will rank the linked-to page higher in Google's search results rather than a link that says "click here."
- 3
  
  Create meaningful titles to your posts and pages. Make sure that the text in the HTML title tag contains meaningful keywords that convey the information contained in the page.
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  Use keywords in your articles that describe the topic and are terms that Google users are likely to search for. Sprinkle keywords through your articles, but don't overdo it -- keep your articles to the point and don't insert random terms, or Google may think you are "Keyword Stuffing" and will not list your website in its search engine.

Tips & Warnings

None of the methods are guaranteed to get your website into Google's first page of search results. If you are competing with already established sites, it could take years of work for you to appear on the first page of the search listings.

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How to make Chocolate Cake

2011-08-02T06:36:00.001-07:00

I am going to show you how to make a simple delicious chocolate cake. This cake serves around 10 people.

Ingredients

1 stick of butter
1 cup of sugar
3 ounces of chopped chocolate (unsweetened)
2 cups of all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups of milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking power
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

Cook time: 30 minutes @ 350 degrees

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9" cake pans. Cut some wax paper to fit in the bottom of each pan. Lightly grease the wax paper and sprinkle flour on the pan. Turn upside down to remove excess flour.

First you want to melt your 3 ounces of chocolate. You can melt it in a small sauce pan on top of your stove on low heat. Stir every so often until melted. Now you want to use a mixer and beat your butter. While beating the butter add your sugar. Separate your egg yolks and whites. Add the yolks, chocolate and vanilla. Mix until it has a smooth consistency and no longer.

In a separate bowl you want to mix your flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Now you want to add a little to your chocolate mix. You want to take turns adding a little flour, then a little milk. Keep adding a little of each until they are gone.

Now you want to beat your egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Now fold them by hand and place in the batter. Gently mix the batter by hand and put it in your pans. Cook for 30 minutes and do the toothpick test to see if it's done.

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How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour.

2011-07-30T00:45:00.001-07:00

How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour.
We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily.
This method was told by a Police friend who had experienced and confirmed it.
It is useful...even driving at night.
Most of the motorists would turn on HIGH or FASTEST SPEED
of the wipers during heavy downpour, yet the visibility in front of the windshield is still bad......
In the event you face such a situation, just put on your SUN GLASSES (any model will do), and miracle!
All of a sudden, your visibility in front of your windshield is perfectly clear, as if there is no rain.
Make sure you always have a pair of SUN GLASSES in your car.
You are not only helping yourself to drive safely with good vision, but also might save your friend's life by giving him this idea..

Try it yourself and share it with your friends!???
Amazing, you still see the drops on the windshield, but not the sheet of rain falling.?
You can see where the rain bounces off the road. It works to eliminate the "blindness" from passing cars. Or the "kickup" if you are following a car in the rain.
They ought to teach this little tip in driver's training.. It really does work.

This is a good warning. I wonder how many people know about this.
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HOW TO MAKE A GOOD SPEECH

2011-07-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

Remember: an excellent speech does not require a brilliant orator - you can do it. Winston Churchill is commonly regarded as one of the greatest speakers in the English language, yet he regretted the lack of practice in public speaking that he would have gained had he gone to university and he suffered from a slight lisp and a stammer. The key is preparation.
You are probably making this speech at an event which has a programme which has been published beforehand. So make sure that the title of your speech is catchy and then people will be looking forward to it even before the event.
Making a good speech starts weeks before with thorough preparation. You should have been thinking of themes and points, noting down ideas and sources, crafting phrases and sentences.
The best speeches tell your audience things they didn't know and/or give them insights they didn't have. So:
- In respect of the first, research some salient, accurate and up-date facts and figures.
- In respect of the second, look at the subject differently - think 'out of the box'.
You should have finalised the notes or text or slides at least the day before, so that you can concentrate on reading through the material, becoming very familiar and comfortable with it, and thinking about the actual delivery.
Remember: expectation shapes reality. This means that, to some extent you can have won or lost your audience even before you are really into your speech. If people think you're going to be good, that will help them to perceive you as good. So your biographical details in the programme material and how the chair introduces you are both important and you can influence them. Conversely, if people think you're going to be poor, that will condition them to seeing you as poor. So never begin by saying that you were unsure why you were invited to speak or what you should say and, unless it is obvious (for instance because you have a terrible cold), never admit to feeling anxious, unsure or unwell.
Once you are called upon to make your speech, pause for a couple of moments before actually starting your delivery. If you've had to walk up to a platform or over to a rostrum, this gives you time to steady your breath. If you are nervous as a speaker, it gives you time to take a few shallow breaths and calm those nerves. In any event, it gives the audience an opportunity to settle down and focus on you and your message. But the pause should be a few seconds only.
If you are not using a microphone, be aware of the need to speak sufficiently loudly that the furthest member of your audience can hear you clearly. Take the opportunity to move around a little which will help to command attention.
If you are using a microphone, speak at normal volume, but a little more slowly and distinctly than if you were not using amplification. Don't move around because you'll leave the microphone behind (unless it is fixed to you).
You should convey a sense of enthusiasm for the subject. This will effect your delivery and how your speech is received.
Occasionally alter the speed, volume and tone of your delivery. Speaking slower or faster and quieter or louder and being more cheerful or more serious all adds dramatic effect and keeps the attention of your audience.
Regularly sweep your eyes left-centre-right and back and front-middle-rear and back, so that you engage all members of your audience. The actor Tom Cruise once told an interviewer: "A lot of the time, what acting is really about is meeting someone's eye" - the same is true of public speaking.
It is good to use your hands expressively - but do not wave your arms around which will make you look manic.
Never apologise for your nervousness or your material. You and your speech are probably better than you appreciate but, in any event, if you don't advertise any weaknesses in your style or content, they probably won't be noticed.
Don't make a rambling opening. There is nothing worse than the speaker who starts with something like: "When I was asked to speak on this subject, I wondered what to say .."
Make a dramatic opening which seizes the attention with the very first words. This might be a stirring statement: "This year we are going to make a fundamental transformation of our whole organisation". It might be a challenging question: "How can we turn ourselves into an even more successful organisation?" Whatever you do, don't ask a question that invites a cynical answer from your audience: "Are we the best organisation in the country?"
Have a very clear structure. A good technique is to tell your audience what you are going to say, tell them, and then tell them what you have said. A good structure is for the core message to be three linked points which can be sub-divided as necessary.
Another possible structure which can work well, if it is appropriate is, to use a narrative or a story. Stories really engage listeners and give a speech direction and flow. For instance, you might be describing how you chose your career or enjoyed a holiday or how a company found success or came to change strategy.
If you use a narrative structure, you don't necessarily have to begin at the chronological start. When I gave a speech on the life and wartime exploits of my father-in-law - a night fighter pilot in World War Two - I did not begin with his birth and upbringing but with the night that he scored his first victory. Having begun with a dramatic entry point, you can then jump back to the chronological beginning of the story and work forwards. Many novels and films use this structure and it can work for speeches too.
If you use a narrative structure, you don't necessarily have to finish at the chronological end. You might want to conclude your speech at a dramatic high point - such as when you or the company achieved a particular success - and leave the aftermath to come out in the question and answer session which usually follows a speech. It can be very effective to leave an audience wanting more (rather than the frequent experience of wanting the speaker to hurry up and finish!).
If it is appropriate, use PowerPoint. It ensures that you stick to your structure and that the structure is clear to your audience. It looks professional and you can use images as well text.
PowerPoint slides should not consist of simply a few words or conversely a mass of text. Three or four bullet points of four or five words each is ideal.
Put the main verb early in the sentence, especially if it is a long sentence. So, not: "When we have all the facts and we have considered all the options, we shall make our decision". But instead: "We shall make our decision, when we have all the facts and we have considered all the options" .
Consider the use of short sentences or even short phrases for dramatic effect. Examples of short sentences: "Failure is not an option" or"The place is here. The time is now. The prize is great". Examples of short phrases: "Never again", "No excuses".
Use striking adjectives and adverbs. Not simply: "We face many challenges" but "We face many exciting challenges". Not simply: "We will work on our problems" but "We will work energetically on our problems".
Consider the use of striking images in the form of metaphors or similes. For example: "an iron curtain" (Winston Churchill, 1946), "a paper tiger" (Mao Zedong, 1946),"the axis of evil" (George Bush, 2002).
Make moderate use of alliteration in phrases or sentences. For example, some phrases: "broadband Britain", "the digital divide", "silver surfers". For example, some sentences: "The ballot is stronger than the bullet" (Abraham Lincoln, 1856) or "Now let us fulfil our mandate and our mission" (Gordon Brown, Labour Party Conference 2002) or "At our best when at our boldest" (Tony Blair, Labour Party Conference 2002).
Consider the use of rhyme. For example: "We will fight to show that we are right".
Use contrasts. For example: "Politics is war without bloodshed, while war is politics with bloodshed" (Mao Zedong, lecture, 1938) or "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" (Winston Churchill, House of Commons, 1940) or "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" (John F Kennedy, inaugural address, 1961) or "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" (Martin Luther King, letter from jail, 1963).
Make temporal comparisons. For example: "When the company was first founded .." or "When we first moved to this office .." and "Many challenges are still the same" or "The situation now is so different".
Make geographical comparisons. Compare and contrast your situation with other companies or other organisations or with other regions or other countries. What does this tell us?
Use three-part lists. For example: "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people" (Abraham Lincoln, 1863) or "I see one-third of a nation ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished" (Franklin D Roosevelt, second inaugural address, 1937) or "The ultimate case for the third way is that it works - good values, good vision, good policies" (Bill Clinton, Labour Party Conference 2002). Technically this figure of speech is called a tricolon. Tony Blair was particularly fond of it.
Very occasionally, consider a longer list. For example, a list of four: "We shall fight on the beaches; we shall fight on the landing grounds; we shall fight in the fields and in the streets; we shall fight in the hills" (Winston Churchill, House of Commons, 1940). Another example, this time of five parts: "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty" (John F Kennedy, inaugral address, 20 January 1961).
Repetition can be very effective. Martin Luther King was the absolute master of judicious repetition. For example: in his Washington speech of 28 August 1963, he used the phrases "I have a dream .." and "Let freedom ring ..." again and again (seven times and eight times respectively). The same technique was used by Barack Obama in his speech following the 2008 New Hampshire primary when he repeatedly used the phrase "Yes we can".
Use short, pithy quotes. Clever people over the years have created witty aphorisms, so you should borrow them when it is appropriate.
Try humour - not by telling a story or a joke as such, but by using a short, witticism. For example: "I don't mind how much my ministers talk, as long as they do what I say" (Margaret Thatcher, 1980). A little humour in the opening sentences of a speech relaxes the audience and positions them onside with the speaker. Humour in the last sentence or two of a speech leaves the audience with a warm feeling towards the speaker.
Self-deprecating humour - that is, humour at the expense of the speaker - often works well. Consider these example: President Ronald Reagan reassuring an audience: "I know you fellows think I'm lazy, but this week I've really been burning the midday oil" or former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher telling a Conservative Party Conference that, on the way to the event, she had seen a cinema advertising "The Mummy Returns".
Try puns. For example: "Vodafone is now the largest telephone company in the UK which makes its Chief Executive the Lord of the Rings". Another example: TUC General Secretary Tony Monks, when asking for the President of the European Commission Jacques Santer to include a particular provision in a measure, said it would be known as "the Santer clause".
Sometimes you can use the same word but in a different context. For example: "There can be no whitewash at the White House" (Richard Nixon, Watergate broadcast, 1973).
One way of commanding attention is to use a redundant, but attention-seeking, short sentence. Tony Blair is very fond of "I say this to you" or "Let me be clear".
KISS (Keep it simple, stupid). Don't try to impress with over-complicated terminology. For example: when he was Labour's Shadow Chancellor, Gordon Brown famously praised "neoclassical endogenous growth theory and a symbiotic relationship between investment in people and infrastructure" (1996). In the introduction to his compilation "Speeches That Changed The World", Simon Sebag Montefiore states: "As a rule, simplicity of language marks superb speeechmaking".
Remember that 50% of statistics are meaningless (see what I mean?). So, if you are intending to use statistics - and some well-chosen figures can add credibility and authority to your arguments - be sure that you understand them, that they are meaningful, and that they are both reliable and up-to-date. Be ready in the question and answer session, or if approached later, to be able to source your statistics and supply the full context.
Make clever use of the pause. If you expect laughter or applause or you would like to create a sense of drama, pause for a couple of seconds, before continuing your speech.
Finish with a strong, affirmative statement, possibly referring back to the opening sentence or question (note how many film scripts end with a variation of a line from the beginning of the movie).
Only use the techniques appropriate to the occasion. A speech in the mode of "We will fight them on the beaches" is not ideal for opening a church bazaar. An after-dinner speech needs lots of jokes, whereas an academic lecture needs lots of facts. In many respects, the most difficult speeches are family occasions like weddings and funerals - there are many sensitivities here, so think carefully about what you're going to say.
If you are speaking to an international audience (especially if your words are being translated into other languages), don't use any of the language-specific tips such as alliteration, rhyme or puns and be careful not to use culturally-specific allusions or organisational jargon. I once gave a lecture on British industrial relations to a group of Russian trade union officials and they were baffled by my apparent reference to a department store which never opened. I had mentioned the "closed shop"!
Beware of speaking for too long. The British aristocrat Lord Brabazon once said: "If you cannot say what you have to say in twenty minutes, you should go away and write a book about it". Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg in 1863 lasted a mere two minutes, but it is one of the most memorable speeches ever delivered. Nobody ever complains that a speech is too short - and there's usually a question and answer session to use up the rest of the time and to make further points.
When it's all over, consider creating an on-line version of the speech. If you put the text on a web site, you can add hyperlinks to more detailed information and provide up-dates to keep the material topical and relevant. In this way, you have a 'live' document and you reach a much wider audience.

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HOW TO MAKE A GOOD SPEECH