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2008-07-30T02:00:00.000-07:00

Our Hangover Remedies are now linked up across the globe and every search engine on the web is indexing fast.

Google are always the best supplier of traffic with massive popularity world wide. Just google it for hangover remedies.

Warmly, The Hangover Crew.

The Cure.

2008-06-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

This was the first time that the cure really came to my view. I had not idead that it was so powerful until I had accidentally put it through it's paces.

This is just a small sample of what occured on that night:

"This is my state of mind as I can still recall it. "I am feeling good. I am totally drink and enjoying the buss of the Boubons, but I am not falling over all over the place. I am in the zone man. Come on, let's dance. I hit the floor with a pack of ragers and push up to the front with the DJ, This really hot chick has latched onto me and we are squeezing through the crowd. People just seem to be parting and letting us through because I am smiling and raging. Agro just isn't necessary. Let's Party."

The DJ was mixing out some wild tracks and the place was all coming into a smoothe rythme on syncronised pulse. I have never felt such a buzz of excitement and party mode before. This is The Cure. It must be the effects of dehydration that make you act like a ding done. The alcohol must act on your body like a poisong or something. Because with the cure to counter act the bad effects, you jsut get the nice warm glow of the alcohol. Really cool effect.

It was an accidental discovery, but was how it worked for me. So I decided to get a few of the boys to play guinnie pig and then the fun really began.

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2008-06-17T03:30:00.000-07:00

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2008-01-01T06:29:00.000-08:00

Looks like the world went crazy to download the hangover cure to get back on there feet today in order to start the new year. 2008 looks like shaping up to be huge with more and more people getting ahold of the Huge Hangover Cure free ebook.

This is the only cure that does not just cover up the symptons by drugging or suppressing the pain. And "Oh How Painful." that pain is with a well deserved hangover.

Oh no! The Huge Hangover Cure opens up the body's natural operating system so that it can breath and function as if should be able to despite the bombing that is occuring from a raging night on the town.

As I strolled home through George Street last night, all I could see was a mass of people that were going to have no hope in the morning of yet another year of New Year Resolutions smashed by the depression that is encompassed by any worthy hangover.

The Huge Hangover Curedeletes any such effects and puts you up naturally ready to battle another round and take on the world. I kid you not. Try it and find out for yourself.

Happy New Year to all you Huge Hangover Ebook Owners and I fair you one more year of serious partying.

Too a Huge 2008.

Head Ache Gone without the Asprin

2006-04-23T01:18:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

Had a big night the other night I couldn't beleive it I recovered pretty quickly after it.The next day I woke up with a headache and hangover but after drinking some X2O in the morning my headache went away very quickly.I continued drinking X2O during the day and didn’t feel dehydrated like you normally would.

Man this stuff is great.

Mike S

From Sydney

My worst hang-Over

2006-04-18T04:21:00.000-07:00

Hi there,
One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had on the booze was at a party in Queensland.
It was all you can drink and all you can eat seafood. I definitely pushed the "all you can…" to the limit.
So 27 beers later and a gut full of prawns and crab, I collapsed in some ones bed, only to be woken at 5.00 am with the worst head and stomach ache. I had the worst hangover you could imagine and I’d just copped a dose of food poisoning from the seafood. So I hit the toilet in a big way.
Head first heaving into the dunny I off-loaded a load of prawns and beer, and then simultaneously I had a huge bowel movement. I didn’t know which end to put where.
I made the hugest mess of myself and my immediate surroundings. I wasn’t at all popular with my host. I cleaned up as much as I could, and slinked away. I spent the next three days in a bed as sick as a dog. I vowed never to drink again.
That promise lasted about 2 weeks. I went to a state of origin with a bunch of mates, and the rest is history.
I learnt a valuable lesson from that experience though. Never to make stupid promises you can’t keep again.
Good Luck
Huge Hang-Over Crew.
PS. I bet no one can top this Huge Hang-Over story.

The X-File-Huge Hang-Over Cure

2006-04-15T04:58:00.000-07:00

Hi there,
Coming soon to a computer near you is the cure "they" did not want you to find out about. This is the X-File of all Hangover Cures. Vested interests do not want you to know about this alcoholic break through.
Many brain cells were lost in order to bring you "The Huge Hang Over Cure." However, all great discoveries require elements of self-sacrafice in order to better the lives of many others for the sake of a few (Namely the three members of the Hang Over Crew.)We unselfishly spent the last 10 years involving ourselves with exhaustive field research to ensure this cure works. Despite most of the last 10 years being a blur we are sure "The H.H.O.C." performs.
Through much adversity we have concocted the only true Hang Over Cure. If followed exactly as written, little or no effect will ensue a "Big One." In fact, if needed, you could jump back on it by the next day. This places a whole new complexion upon the expression "Big Weekend away."
Just think how impressed your boss will be, after spending the weekend with some clients, whooping it up, and then showing up bright and early on Monday morning ready for a big day on the job. The cure will secure your attendance at every future soiree and function your boss puts on. Your work mates will be so jealous of you.
Anyway, apart from all that, the days of you being the effect of a "Big One" are over.
We have written the ultimate Huge Hangover Cure E-Book which will only be available through www.hugehangover.com . This site is still under maintenance, however it will be up soon. Watch this space and stay tuned.
Best regards and good luck
Huge Hang-Over Crew

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2006-03-28T00:55:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

The Huge Hang-Over site is almost up. Thehang-over pill (actually Pills) that you've been hearing about is almost ready to be posted. The books written; however there's a few little housekeeping things to handle. We've got our selves a cartoonist for the art work and are almost ready to go.

Stay tuned folks, the cure of the century is about to erupt onto your computers.

Huge Hang Over Crew.

2006-03-24T08:23:00.000-08:00

What is Homoeopathy

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What is Homoeopathy

Author: Andrea Putting N.D

This article is offered for free use in your ezine or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.

Homoeopathy

Homeopathy is a highly specialised form of natural medicine based on the concept of 'like cures like'. In other words a substance that is found to cause symptoms in a healthy person will cure the same symptoms that occur in a sick person.

Homeopathic medicines are made from natural sources and diluted and potentised. The more a remedy is diluted and succussed (potentised), the stronger it becomes as a cure. Many people find the whole concept of using a remedy, where it has been diluted so much, that no physical particles exist, is a bit hard to entertain. However, when you have experienced Homoeopathy, you will know that it works. The greatest of sceptics can be turned around from one single dose of a well-chosen Homoeopathic remedy.

Symptoms, in homoeopathy, refer to much more than just a symptom, e.g. a cold. It looks at the whole symptom picture, the whole person, changes that are felt by the patient or observed by someone else. They include not just the physical symptoms, but also the emotional and mental picture.

Homoeopathy is a wholistic medicine and a Homoeopath will always look at the whole person. Symptoms do not present themselves in isolation; they are reflected in the whole person. A Homoeopath looks beyond the presenting symptoms of a patient. They don�t just look, for example, at constipation, but how that affects the whole person, the totality of the symptoms. Putting together the full picture takes a bit of detective work. It includes the mental, physical and emotional aspects and how these are changed or how these symptoms differ from someone else suffering from the same complaint. The circumstance of the commencement of the symptoms is also a factor.

Choosing the one correct remedy can be difficult and it is a challenge especially for the home prescriber. Homoeopaths can spend hours deliberating over the right remedy for their clients. However you should not be deterred from using simple first aid remedies for your families. It just takes a little observance and the great results will encourage you further.

Homoeopathic medicines are a catalyst to improving the vital force, improving the all over health. They help to stimulate the defence system of the body. They don�t weaken the system; they don�t suppress the symptoms. The correct homoeopathic remedy will not only alleviate the symptoms, but allow the person to feel harmony in their life. All over wellness can occur, mental, emotional and physically.

Homoeopathy can treat all types of illness, chronic, acute and minor accidents.

Here are a few of the most common homoeopathic remedies that are used for first aid treatments.

Aconite is generally used for conditions that come on suddenly, caused by fright, fear or shock, or exposure to dry cold winds, or even sometimes intense heat. It is usually used at the beginning of an infection such as coughs and colds, ear, eye and throat conditions (esp. when come on sudden) The symptoms to watch for in this case are restlessness and disturbed sleep. The face may be red, hot; flushed and swollen, pains are severe and burning. The face may become pale on rising.

This remedy works best within the first 24-48 hours of illness

Arnica is an excellent first aid treatment and is used for physical and emotional shock and injury. It is useful for conditions that arise from overuse of muscles, such as soreness and stiffness after exercise.

Bruising, taking Arnica after bumps or injury can prevent bruises from coming up and the soreness associated with it. It helps promotes healing of damaged tissues and helps to control bleeding, making it ideal after surgery or childbirth.

It is useful for joint and muscle problems, such as osteoarthritis and unaccustomed exercise, cramps, bruises and sprains.

Concussion and black eyes are treated well with Arnica.

Overuse is a key word to remember, whether it is overuse of muscles, eyestrain or loss of voice.

Arsencium Album is useful for anxiety and fears, which come from underlying insecurities and over-sensitivities.

Many digestive complaints are treated with Arsencium, especially when the symptoms come with a burning sensation and restlessness. Useful for disorders such as food poisoning, diarrhoea, diarrhoea associated with nervousness, indigestion, vomiting, and gastroenteritis. Dehydration caused by fever and diarrhoea, especially in children, does well with treatment of Arsencium.

Nux Vomica can relieve problems caused by over-indulgence of foods, tea, coffee and other stimulants. Nux is widely known as the hangover remedy, it can prevent the hangover from occurring! The after effects of a hangover can also be remedied with this.

Nux Vomica is good for colds where there is a blocked nose at night, but it is runny during the day. For flu, with fever and stiff, shivering, aching muscles, and dry, tickling coughs.

Nux is great for relieving nausea and can prevent vomiting. Great for morning sickness or travel sickness.

Pulsatilla is used for colds, ear-aches, sinusitis, coughing, eye discharges, where there is a thick yellow to green discharge.

When rich and fatty foods, dairy products, etc, cause problems such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, vomiting, Pulsatilla is the remedy that is often indicated.

Pulsatilla assists with menstrual and menopausal problems that are accompanied by weepiness and clinginess along with a need for comfort and sympathy.

Rhus Tox is mainly used to treat skin complaints that mirror that of the symptoms of poison ivy. They are burning, itching, red and swollen and a tendency to scaling. This occurs in case such as herpes, nappy rash, blisters and eczema. It is also used in musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis, rheumatism, restless legs, cramps, sprains and strains.

Sepia acts on the vagina, ovaries and uterus and is used for many women�s complaints. Ailments such as heavy bleeding, painful periods, PMT, hot flushes during menopause, thrush, physical and emotional problems during and after pregnancy and from sagging and prolapse uterus.

Silica Used for those who have weakened immune systems and have recurrent infections such as colds, sore throats and ear infections. It is given for Glue ears and chronic catarrh infections.

Unhealthy skin that becomes infected easily, with weak nails and weakened bones. Babies who have slow closing fontanels. Silica is used to dispel objects such as splinters and other foreign objects.

Nervous system problems such as constipation, migraines and insomnia due to stress and overwork can be treated with silica.

About the Author

Andrea Putting N.D., Naturopath, Writer and creator/owner of several health sites including, http://www.naturopathsresourcefile.info, Explore the world of Natural Medicine, take your health into your own hands. Know how to be healthy and stay healthy. Covered in detail are nutrients, herbs, flower essences, homoeopathy and aromatherapy. Visit Andrea�s other sites. http://www.puttingitright.com.au, http://www.naturalhealth4cats.info

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2006-03-23T01:23:00.000-08:00

See the previous posting.

I was one of the three drinking with Mike the other saturday. I'm not a big drinker, in fact I hardly drink at all these days.

I'm waiting for my Xooma to arrive so I had no Hangover protection after our few drinks on Saturday. Because I don't drink alot I noticed it the next day. Mike however was doing fine. I'll do some research for you next time I'll have a few drinks, I should have my Xooma by then. I'll post again on my results

Don

No Hangover. For Real.

2006-03-20T03:16:00.000-08:00

Are you like me. Three beers and you are shit for two days. Yeh! Well if that is your history too, listen to this.

Saturday I was at Telstra Stadium for the Internet Marketing Centre Seminar with Derek Gehl. After a great day, Don Hume, Mark Dowling (One of the Aussie under cover quiet achievers and legend.) and myself slipped over to the pub for a few beers.
After a great laugh and three very nice cold Hann Beers, we headed back for the final section on Blogging and Pod Casting.

We ventured home about 10am and the only thing I did different that night was to drink my regular Xooma Water.

I didn't realise until late the next afternoon that I had remained optomistic and extoverted for the whole day. Believe me, this is a complete opposite to the normal - Just Can't Get It Together. This is a real differnece.

I can truly say that even though this is just one fraction of the true hangover cure only available at www.hugehangover.com , for me it is a miracle.

ML Mike King.

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2006-03-18T22:08:00.000-08:00

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Mick and I have been getting "smashed/wasted" for about the last 20 years in the name of science and better living. We've just about tried every hang-over cure known to man, mainly to our detriment. A large amount of money and time has been poured into this research. Sometimes at the risk of life and limb. If you've ever been thrown out of a club by a huge bouncer you'll know what I mean.

We've actually come up with the most fantastically best hangover cure ever. We aren't even offereing a money back guarantee because we know if you follow it exactly you will get results. One of the ingredients is Xooma X2O water. The rest of the ingredients and cure will be out shortly in our new E-Book, as yet un-titled. If you go to the links below and either get the product direct or sign up as a business builder first then get the product, it will arrive just as our E-Book is released.You'll already have the main ingredient. You won't have to wait. So start clicking.

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2006-03-17T08:22:00.000-08:00

How To Party Like Leonardo Da Vinci

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How To Party Like Leonardo Da Vinci

Author: Maya Talisman Frost

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time.

It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought.

Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

Hmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it.

We need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be a good host or hostess to new ideas. In fact, our goal should be to become the Martha Stewart of mental entertaining!

What if you treated a new thought like a guest?

It's easier to think about mental entertaining if we put together a to-do list, just like Martha. Here it is:

#1 Make the first move.

First of all, you issue an invitation. Nothing fancy. You don't have to make any major investment or lifelong commitment. You're simply inviting this person in.

It's the same with initiating the entertainment of an idea. You might see a quote on the side of a bus somewhere, and decide you'd like to explore that concept more deeply. Or, maybe you find yourself bumping into the same topic all the time, and so you make up your mind to learn more about it. Either way, you need to be ready to initiate the process. Don't hide--you won't meet new ideas if you scurry away whenever the doorbell rings.

#2 Prepare.

Uh-oh. Your house is a mess. You'd better do some cleaning. You're not really trying to impress, but hey, you could certainly do some sprucing up and get the place looking neat and inviting.

Prepare for a new thought in the same way. Make some space in your mind to think about something new. According to Deepak Chopra, the well-known author on health and longevity, the average human has 60,000 thoughts a day. Pretty impressive? Well, here's the kicker: 57,000 of those are the same ones you had YESTERDAY! Now that's some serious clutter! Get rid of a few of those dusty old thoughts and make room for new ones.

#3 Offer a warm greeting.

When your new guest arrives, be warm and inviting. After all, you're hoping to start a friendship. Put your best foot forward.

It's the same with an idea. If you confront it with skepticism, fear or detachment, you won't be entertaining it for long. You'll be eyeing your watch, yawning, or looking for a way to end the discussion early. You've got to be open and full of anticipation to prepare an environment in which new ideas will be explored and integrated fully. Just as it's no fair making lame excuses or having your friend call to interrupt the visit, it's also cheating to cut out too soon when it comes to entertaining an idea.

#4 Make introductions.

This is the big one. You would certainly introduce your guest to everyone at the party, with a special effort to connect them to those with whom they may have something in common.

Any new idea you consider will be more likely to be welcomed if you actively and intentionally introduce it to your other ideas and interests. Look for unusual and inspired pairings. How does it fit? Where does it fit? DOES it fit? You won't know until you try.

Picture Leonardo Da Vinci's mental entertaining. His new idea, Human Flight, arrives, and immediately Leo sets about introducing him to others. "Human, meet my good friend, Engineering, and his lovely wife, Fabric Design. Oh, and have you met Bird Anatomy? She lives just around the corner from you. Oh, Dr. Entomology has arrived! Listen, Dr. E is absolutely brilliant, but a bit hard of hearing. Ask her about her recent work on the wings of insects! Now, you all make yourselves comfy and I'll go get some more wine."

What happened at that party? Leonardo threw these ideas together, and BAM! What emerged was the idea for a perfectly designed parachute as well as a remarkable helicopter--hundreds of years before the Wright brothers started building their flying machines! Talk about a soaring success! Don't you wish you'd been there?

#5 Offer the best seat in the house.

You usually sit in that nice chair there by the fireplace, but when a special guest comes over, you graciously offer it.

When you are entertaining a new thought, give it the consideration it deserves. Every time you think a new thought, your brain is actually creating a new neural pathway. It's like a jungle in there, full of nerve endings and ganglia and all kinds of connections. Help it along. Make it comfortable.

Once you've considered an idea, that pathway is there. All you have to do to keep it "live" is to keep going down that path often enough to clear the trail, but not so often that it becomes a rut.

#6 Listen, inquire, and show interest.

Ask questions. Dig a little deeper. Find the connections to other people, places, and activities. Learn as much as you can about your new idea.

#7 Relinquish control.

Just like when you introduce guests to each other, you should not try to control the outcome. Some guests might hate each other on sight, while others click instantly. People might argue, or a married guest might sneak off to a back room with someone other than their partner. Anything can happen!

That's not up to you. You're having this party to offer an opportunity for people to connect. Make introductions, insert a few comments, smile and acknowledge everyone, but for the most part, just let things happen. Don't direct the flow of ideas.

#8 Leave room for future possibilities.

Even if you decide this new acquaintance of yours is insufferable, you don't want to burn any bridges. Be gracious, and be glad you were excellent enough to offer the invitation.

You're not going to like every idea that comes your way. And you might not find any other interest or idea that connects with it initially. That's fine. You need to develop the ability to recognize useful concepts and distinguish valuable and valid ideas from those lacking a strong foundation. That's what critical thinking is all about.

But you also need to file that idea away so that you can look it up if and when you DO meet a likely candidate for another gathering of thoughts.

There is a great deal of room for different styles of mental entertaining. Maybe you're best at dealing with only two ideas at a time, or maybe you want to throw a huge bash and welcome all comers.

Entertain in whatever style suits you. Tete-a-tete or bacchanal--it doesn't matter, as long as it's happening.

Learn how to entertain a thought. With a little effort, you'll become a perfect host or hostess to new ideas that come your way. And guess what? You'll have no hangover, no cleaning up, and no regrets.

Party on!

About The Author

Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse. Her course, Massage Your Mind!: Defining Your Life Philosophy, has inspired thinkers in over 70 countries around the world. Maya publishes the Friday Mind Massage, a free weekly ezine serving up a satisfying blend of clarity, comfort and comic relief. To learn more, visit http://www.massageyourmind.com or http://www.mindmasseuse.com today!

maya@massageyourmind.com

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Preparing Your Business For January

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Preparing Your Business For January

Author: Adam Senour

Why Worry About January During the Holiday Season?

Over the first couple of weeks of December, I have been in meetings and had telephone discussions with clients who have no interest in targeting their promotional efforts for the holiday season. They have, instead, chosen to focus their efforts on promoting websites during the month of January.

At first, I found the logic very confusing based on a common misconception. Why market during the month of January? Most people tend to have a "post-holiday hangover". They've spent hundreds, and in many cases thousands, of dollars on presents. They've spent time with their loved ones. The parties have come and gone.

Upon thinking about the logic from a different angle, a unique opportunity for the savvy North American marketer revealed itself.

The month of January presents a unique opportunity for intelligent entrepreneurs. Because of the increase in business that the holiday season provides, most businesses tend to neglect or reduce their marketing efforts throughout the winter months, electing to focus their energy on the spring and summer months instead.

Many companies will launch new campaigns during the Super Bowl in order to take advantage of the international mass exposure created by the annual NFL football climax. However, this is a highly expensive proposition and as a result of the budgetary constraints and risk such advertising presents, these companies will often elect to minimize or halt all other advertising efforts until the Super Bowl itself.

Since the Super Bowl occurs on either the final Sunday in January or the first Sunday in February, a huge 4-week marketing gap occurs for a company that chooses to take advantage of it.

Companies with business-to-business products and services can take advantage of the month of January to release these products and services as well. Many companies and organizations, such as school boards and some manufacturing plants, give their employees a paid 2-week Christmas vacation. As a result, these employees return to work rested, alert, and more receptive to new ideas and ways to better improve efficiency. In fact, many companies use the winter months for the purposes of making their operations more efficient and profitable.

This article will focus on two companies as case studies. The first company, Hibiscus Florals, is an online silk wedding florist targeting North American brides-to-be. The second, Innovolve, is a Canadian conference, event, and association management company specializing in sustainable business growth.

Hibiscus Florals

Hibiscus Florals co-owner Mark Morkowski has been an extremely busy man during the last few weeks. "Many of our brides begin preparations for their weddings just after the holiday season," says Mark. "This means that the first three months of a new year are a peak season for our silk wedding flowers, and it is crucial that we are prepared to both attract and accept the potential business that can be generated in this period."

"The month of December is being used exclusively to prepare for the New Year."

Some of the things Hibiscus Florals are doing to prepare include:

Online marketing and promotion. "We're doing everything in our power to make sure our website is visible in as many ways as possible," says Mark. "Our market has such a large geographic base that we cannot possibly reach all of them via conventional offline means."
"We have customers from all over Canada and the United States, from Hawaii to Newfoundland, and our website and email marketing efforts are crucial to our overall business plan."
New products. "We're in the final stages of preparing some unique new collections for our brides. We've decided to create more silk flower wedding packages, based on the feedback we have received and some commonalities among customer requests."
Visiting suppliers. "Many of our suppliers have beautiful new products that are now available to us, and we need to stock up as much as possible to ensure that we have enough supply to service our customer needs over the next few months."
Updating prices. "Fluctuations in the base cost of our products, such as the rising costs of natural resources and transportation, have led to the need to adjust our prices for the 2006 year."
A Christmas vacation. "We want to be well-rested and alert for the New Year, so we're going to take some time off ourselves to recuperate our minds and bodies and be better able to serve our customers."

"A rest at Christmas time isn't always for businesses to recover from their holiday rush. It's for businesses to prepare for a rush as well."

It looks like Hibiscus Florals will be very well-prepared for January.

Innovolve

Dr. Anthony Watanabe is the president of Innovolve, a progressive young conference management agency. The month of December is being used as a reorganization and preparation month for Innovolve, in order for the company to be prepared for their upcoming conferences and other projects.

What types of things are Anthony and Innovolve doing to prepare for January?

Rebranding. "We're redoing all of our marketing materials, such as our logo and website, to ensure that our image and core beliefs as a company are accurately reflected. We look forward to the launch of our new-look corporate image in 2006, and we believe our target market will be very receptive to our message."
Finishing of existing projects. "We're in the final stages of completion on our Sustainable Business Resource Centre website, and we'll be launching it in late 2005 to early 2006."
New and existing client preparation. "We're going to be working on some exciting new projects involving graphic and web design for forward-thinking companies, as well as organizing unique and informative conferences in such fields as sustainability, green building, and business networking."
Marketing preparation. "When we're done with our rebranding efforts, we look forward to promoting them both online and offline. We're in the process of developing a campaign to that end, as well as for those clients whose sites will be completed in the New Year."

Hibiscus Florals and Innovolve are two companies that are prepared to take advantage of the unique opportunities that preparing for January provides. Shouldn't you be taking advantage of these opportunities as well?

Keywords: Marketing, New Year's Marketing, planning, business planning, entrepreneurship

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Adam Senour, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Adam Senour is the owner of ADAM Web Design, a leading web design and development company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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2006-02-24T07:55:00.000-08:00

Living Migraine Free

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Living Migraine Free

Author: Steven Zodkoy

Don�t treat your migraines, prevent them. A life without migraines is obtainable, I know. I was a migraine sufferer for 12 years and have been treating... preventing them for my patients for 15 years. The 95+% success rate achieved at my office comes from a combination of research, common sense and the hard work of my patients.

When I was a teen I suffered from terrible migraines several times a week. Like most of you I tried medications and bio feedback with little help. Regular chiropractic care offered relief, but my migraines continued. Relief came to me by accident, I was doing a food shopping and did not have enough money for everything. I had choice of eating or drinking my daily 2 liter bottle of Pepsi, I chose eating. Like magic my migraines disappeared over the next week. It took several weeks to recognize that soda, alcohol, etc. were causing my migraines, but once I eliminated them I felt great. Trigger foods are well documented but aren�t the whole answer.

When I first started treating patients I was sure that a simple elimination diet was the answer for my migraine patients, but many did not respond. I was determined to find the answer to treating migraines. I did a review of thousands medical research articles on migraines and found the clues I needed. The best way to treat migraines is to successfully prevent them. In order prevent migraines I needed to determine the true underlying reason migraines occur.

They key to preventing migraines is realizing that they are caused by an overload of toxins in the body. A migraine can be seen as a really severe hangover caused not by alcohol, but all types of toxins from in and out of the body. The liver, the body�s main system for eliminating toxins is overwhelmed in migraine suffers. The liver is not diseased, it just is not functioning fast enough to keep the body detoxified. Simple examples of a toxin can be alcohol, chemicals, caffeine, and drugs. Toxins also include hormones and chemical compounds the body naturally produces, but cannot detoxify fast enough. Toxins can even be foods if the digestive tract cannot break them properly, such as preservatives, artificial coloring and artificial flavorings This simple concept has lead to thousands of former migraine suffers living pain free. If toxins and slow liver function lead to migraines; then reducing the toxic load and increasing the livers function will prevent migraines.

Tracey T. was 40 years old and had been suffering with migraines for 13 years. She was taking Pamelor, Topamax, Esgic Plus, and Zomig with no relief. She was under the care of a neurologist, her 4th one, and getting a migraines daily. She was in good health overall and followed a healthy lifestyle; exercised and avoided alcohol and caffeine. She began her nutritional supplements, improved her diet and increased her water intake. Her 2 month check up showed that she had had only 1 migraine in 8 weeks and several mild headaches. She was working with her doctor to eliminate her medication and was now only taking 1, at reduced amount. A six month review showed that she was off all medication and doing great.

There are 10,000s of medical studies on migraines. The medical research I reviewed overwhelmingly supports a lifestyle change with nutritional supplementation approach.

Medical Research .... How it supports this approach

1. low B vitamins and Magnesium levels ....... needed nutrients in liver detoxification

2. woman 3x more likely to suffer with migraines .... woman produce more hormones to that need to be detoxified,

3. increase frequency and severity of migraines with menstrual cycle ..........the female body produce up to 4x as many hormones during a menstrual cycle

4. elimination diets helpful .... reduces toxin intake, less to detoxify so the liver can keep up with demand

5. medications cause 30-40% of headaches ...... medications need to be detoxified by the liver, increasing the toxic load

6. triggered by smoke, perfume, etc..... smells are all chemical compounds that increase the toxic load on the liver

There are also two lab tests that support that prove that slower liver detoxification is associated with migraines. The first is a liver function test, this is not your typical blood test. A functional liver test will measure how long it takes your body to breakdown and detoxify different chemical compounds including; caffeine, aspirin, and acetaminophen. The second test in cutting edge genome scanning. Migraine sufferers have been linked to a genetic defect in liver detoxification.

The liver needs about 8 weeks of reduced toxic load and nutritional support to detoxify. When my patients start the process we ask them to keep a diary of every migraine, how severe it was and how long it lasted. Most patients start to see a decrease in the frequency or severity within 3 weeks and are migraine free by their 8th week. Woman can usually tell they are better by their 3rd menstrual cycle. You may find that the 1st and 2nd week are a little rough as you adjust to your new diet and the body dumps the toxins. The following are some guidelines to follow:

Lifestyle changes to Prevent Migraines I recommend that my patients shoot for 100% success. The more you limit the toxins entering your body the greater your chance of success. An elimination diet alone will not work for most migraine sufferers. You will need to take nutritional supplements along with your lifestyle changes to live migraine free. Life does not always allow you to stay within the guideline, do the best you can.

Avoid the following:

caffeine and deceffeianted coffee, teas and sodas

chocolate

artificial coloring

artificial flavoring

preservatives

nuts

personal care products with heavy perfumes, switch to all natural cleaning products, switch to all natural

cigarette smoking or second hand smoke

alcohol - all forms

Consume the following:

60-80 ounces a day

High fiber foods; fruits, vegetables, grains

Nutritional Support: to promote increase liver detoxification

Artichoke

Tumeric

Silmayrin

Glutathione

Cysteine

Cod liver oil

All natural multivitamin

B complex

Patients who are using OTC and prescription medication are slower to detoxify. Migraine suffers presently taking prescription medications should talk to their doctors. Together you can work out a plan to reduce and then eliminate your medications. Patients using medications on an as needed basis try to reduce the frequency of use, after a couple of weeks with new diet and lifestyle.

Questions and Answers:

Q: Why doesn�t my doctor know this?

A: Doctors are trained to treat diseases, not dysfunction. Doctors are most likely causing 30-40% of all migraines from the migraine medication they are prescribing and the rebound effect they cause.

Q: Is your protocol safe?

A: The lifestyle changes and nutritional support recommend are very safe

Q: Can I continue on my medication?

A: Yes, continue on your medication and start the protocol when you are feeling better talk to your doctor

Q: Are there any side effects?

A: You may feel a little worse for 1-2 weeks, but it is worth it to be migraine free in about 8 weeks

Q: What kind and where can I get the nutritional supplements?

A: The nutritional supplements listed are available in any good health food store. My office use professional grade nutrients that are available only through healthcare professionals, they are not available health food stores.

I welcome your comments and questions. Please email me at szodkoy@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

Dr. Steven Zodkoy
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Who Could Ever Have Imagined Water Would Compete With Wine As A Preferred Beverage?
At Scottsdale's upscale Eurasia Bistro, Joanne Longobardi suggests starting with the Five Spice Calamari and a glass of bubbly S. Pellegrino.
For dinner, she recommends pairing the Glazed Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with a refreshing glass of Ty Nant. But she's not recommending wine - it's bottled water. Longobardi is a water sommelier, who advises customers on water's clarity, taste and brightness.

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In a country that spends $6.5 billion on bottled water each year, it was only a matter of time before a profession was born to help us choose between Perrier and S. Pellegrino, Evian and Ty Nant. Water sommeliers have popped up in elegant eateries and resorts around the country, including the Ritz-Carlton in Manhattan. And in the Valley, an area rich with water aficionados, the Eurasia Bistro in the Scottsdale Athletic Club considers a water sommelier not a gimmick but a service customers crave.

"People appreciate water like wine," Longobardi said, delicately sipping the house water, filtered, of course, and served in a wineglass, garnished with a lemon slice.
Yet One Popular Culture Expert SaysThe Trend Is Almost Laughable.

"There's a certain pretension here," said Bob Thompson, professor of media and pop culture at Syracuse University. "One can understand the notion of wine and picture someone tasting and swirling it around.
The Idea That One Would Do This With Water
Is Unheard Up Until Now That Is."

Longobardi doesn't find it strange at all. She said the demand for it has become so mainstream that customers expect a variety.
Customers can choose between Ty Nant, which comes in a cobalt blue bottle that has become a collector's item in England, for $2.25 (8.4 ounces) and Evian Natural Spring Water from the French Alps for $1.50 (8.4 ounces). If patrons yearn for an effervescent (carbonated) drink, Perrier from southern France is $1.75 (6.5 ounces) and S. Pellegrino from the Italian mountains is $2.25 (8.4 ounces). And some bottles upwards of $15.75.

"It could be (compared to wine)," said Harnish, who installed a reverse osmosis system in her Scottsdale home for health reasons. "There's probably some very fine waters in this country that people don't realize exist."

"The one good thing about a sommelier is they tell the properties of the water; they're not just giving you a Perrier because it tastes good," she said. "You are given some sound information."

While Longobardi appears to be the first water sommelier in the Valley, other restaurants have had sommeliers specializing in all beverages.

Greg Tresner, a beverage sommelier at the Phoenician, peppers his vocabulary with words like "aromatic" and "sensory perception" when describing types of water. He analyzes water for brightness, clarity and viscosity.

"Today, people are concerned about safety and alternatives to tap, and people are being more specific in what they like - cleanness, a natural texture with a good clean finish," Tresner said.

Marketing bottled water has less to do with the product than the image of a lifestyle of wealth and good taste that buying it implies, culture expert Thompson said.

More than 5.4 billion gallons of bottled water were sold last year, said John Rodwan, director of industry consultant Beverage Marketing Corp. He said in terms of volume, the industry is as big as the milk, beer or coffee industry.

Bottled water first made its way into the mainstream in the mid-1980s, spurred by environmental concerns and the health and fitness craze. Coca-Cola Co. and Pepsico Inc. have even squeezed their way into the bottled water industry, offering Dasani and Aquafina, respectively. Other specialty waters have additives, like vitamins and minerals.

Longobardi said very few people she knows drink tap water anymore, even at home. "It's not so much, should you drink bottled water, but which kind," she said.

Sales of bottled water are highest in the West, with California and Arizona residents leading the way, said Gary Hemphill, senior vice president of Beverage Marketing Corp.

Thompson called the bottled water market's expansion amazing.
"What a great American story, selling water at a price," he said. "It used to be funny, but nobody's laughing anymore.

This Industry Has Taken Something As Close To Nothing
As You Can Get And Turned It Into A Huge Business."

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Industry Titans and Govt officials Go To WAR Over Water.
War on the Water Front
As the thirst for bottled water grows, a battle is brewing over precious resources--and profits
By JYOTI THOTTAM
Posted Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005
In a state better known for its lobster rolls and rugged landscape, James Wilfong has a radical new vision for Maine's future. On his trips abroad as a Small Business Administration official in the 1990s, Wilfong came to realize that in many places water was worth fighting for. "The light went off in my head," he says. "Water is Maine's oil in this century."
Maine has only 1.3 million people but at least 25 trillion gallons of drinkable water in its lakes and aquifers. Wilfong, a former state legislator, wants to turn that resource into cold cash. So he proposed a tax on large bottled-water operations that is set for a ballot referendum next year. Maine is one of several states where activists are challenging the $10 billion U.S. bottled-water industry. Declares Wilfong: "We're just saying, This water is not free."
Fueling demand for the natural resource is water's continuing transformation from a necessity to a commercialized, globalized product. India's largest brand, Bisleri, ships water from a spring in Chateaugay, N.Y., to markets as far away as Houston. In the growing luxury market, water can cost as much as wine. Some critics of the industry see an unfortunate irony in the fact that a billion people in the world don't have access to safe drinking water. "We are not against bottled water for humanitarian reasons," says Terry Swier, president of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation. "But we are against defining and promoting water as merchandise."
Nestlé, with six of the top 10 brands and more than $2.2 billion in bottled-water sales, is the largest bottled-water company in the U.S., and it's at the center of a water war on several fronts. As owner of Poland Spring, which uses 500 million gallons of Maine water a year, Nestlé could owe $96 million in tax each year if Wilfong's proposal is passed. "His mission is misguided," says Kim Jeffery, CEO of Nestlé North America, which now pays only for the land and get their product FREE where the springs are found. In response to a new tax, he says, Nestlé would cancel a planned new plant, costing the state 250 jobs.
In Michigan, Nestlé is facing environmental challenges. Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation has filed a civil lawsuit to stop Nestlé from withdrawing 210 million gallons of water a year near the small town of Stanwood, arguing that groundwater levels are dropping dangerously; Nestlé says they are healthy. The state legislature is considering 16 bills to set limits on withdrawals of groundwater. In a similar battle over Florida's springs, Nestlé has so far prevailed
Bottled-water producers say they are being unfairly singled out. The Maine and Michigan proposals "penalize an industry that is producing a clean, safe, healthy product," says Stephen Kay, spokesman for the International Bottled Water Association. He notes that bottled water accounts for less than 1% of the groundwater used every year. Irrigation is by far the biggest user. "That's true but irrelevant," says Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute, a water research group in Oakland, Calif. Any large groundwater withdrawal from one site risks drying up wells and wetlands in that area, he says.

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KANCHANABURI :The Perfect Getaway From Bangkok

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Author: Joel

One of Thailand's premier tourist attractions, Kanchanaburi, lies a
mere two hours from the capital. This proximity means it is well
within the time constraints of most people's itineraries and getting
there could hardly be easier. Buses leave every half hour from
Bangkok's southern bus terminal and deliver you to the center of this
small town in air-conditioned comfort. The lush green scenery and
laid-back way of life mean that exploring the towns many places of
interest is always enjoyable.

The moment we stepped from the bus we are (politely) accosted by a
cacophony of cries. "Where you go? Where you go?" We had both been
here before and instructed one to drive us to The Jolly Frog, a
popular choice with backpackers. Normally, I follow a policy of the
older the better in regards to motorcycle taxi drivers (less
testosterone and a healthy fear of death). Somehow though, through
same kind of oversight we ended up with a youngster covered in tattoos
and we were promptly whisked away, with both of us on the back of one
motorcycle. No one blinked an eye. My pleas for helmets were met
with incredulous looks and squeezed between my girlfriend who was
hanging on the back and the sweaty teenager it wasn't the comfiest
of rides. I'm sure they didn't have insurance either. 50 cents
seemed a rather large price to pay a 3k journey and all the
accompanying danger but I paid up.

We soon found ourselves in the restaurant section of the large
guesthouse with an extensive menu before us. There are many other
guesthouses along the river but the food is the reason we and many
others are here. Locals too dine at The Jolly Frog and this surely
is testimony to its good cooking. This guesthouse too boasts a lovely
lawn and fine views of the river. After some delicious catfish it
was early to bed in a basic but clean room.

At about $4 a night, I thought it a bit steep and it certainly wasn't
the cheapest option. But hell I'm on holiday and I don't mind blowing
a bit of cash for a nice double room. Many guesthouses of a similar
ilk line the river offering a panoramic view of the river and the
majority are cheap and good value.

The next day, we set of early to get in some serious sightseeing and
with the minimum of fuss we rented the ubiquitous Honda dream (the
horse of Asia) for around $4.50 for 24 hrs. More expense. I pay
through gritted teeth trying not to see the crisp 100 baht notes
leaving my short's pockets and we wobbled of down the road to see the
highlight of our trip.

Most people visit Kanchanaburi for one main reason; The Bridge and
its associated trivia, and on first impressions, I'm not. Impressed
that is. It's too small. I'd seen the film and was expecting something
of epic proportions. And while nice enough it didn't really fulfill
my expectations. Incidentally I soon learnt the bridge is not actually
over the river Kwai as most westerners pronounce it. In the Thai
tonal language this translates as buffalo, the stupidest animal
around and a common mammal for insults. As all good learners of a
foreign language do I soon picked up a few common insults and learnt
that the most insulting thing to call someone is a giant water
monitor lizard or maybe the son of....Any way back to my disappointing
first gaze at the bridge. My disillusionment was compounded when
I found out during the show in the evening that it wasn't actually
the real thing but a replica, the real one having been blown up by
the allies of course. We strolled across, and back again, got
very hot and sought refuge in the nearest restaurant. The good
thing about Thailand is no matter how small the bridges are you
are never far away from good food. A dish I always have when I'm
by the river is yam plas muk and believe me there's nothing like
the taste of a spicy squid salad washed down with a cool Singa
beer. Actually Singa beer is disgusting, but it sounds more
romantic than Heineken. (A new beer has just come on the market
black tiger. Now that's a quality beer. Dark tasty and with none
of the formaldehyde aftertaste and resulting hangovers that Singa
tends to bring. Sorry boomrang brewery.)

Almost right next to the bridge and clearly signposted is the Jeath
war museum. No not a misprint. Now I know being in a forced labour
camp must have been pretty bad death, disease, etc. but in the photos,
it looks like a holiday camp. Young bronzed men walking round in
sarongs, doing their laundry, shaving, hardly any really gave me a
sense of the horror it must have been.

That evening we hit one of the many stalls lining the river in the
town and ate cheap delicious Issan food. With this fiery sustenance
lining our bellies we headed into a bar opposite the boats and enjoyed
a couple of jugs of draft beer to the accompaniment of live Thai
music. I don't know whether it was for our benefit or not but I
really didn't enjoy the version of Country Road.

About the Author

Joel has lived and worked in Asia for the last decade and has written
for numerous travel magazines. He is the chief editor of Asia Travel
Ezine (http://asiatravelezine.netfirms.com?kan_a5) and is also responsible
for editing and managing the website, http://asiahotelbookings.netfirms.com?kan_a5.He currently resides in Hanoi.

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Implementing a Secure Password Policy

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Implementing a Secure Password Policy

By Stephen Bucaro

I don't need to tell you the importance of good network security - but I will. If your network is compromised, competitors could obtain information about where your company gets their resources, steal your company's research, learn your company's marketing plans, and other sensitive information that could destroy your company's competitive advantage. The loss of competitive advantage could require your company to reduce its labor force - in other words you could lose your job.

If your company's network is compromised, identity thefts could use your company's customers credit card numbers and social security numbers to steal their identities and destroy their lives. And it's not only your company's customers who are going to suffer. When the source of the security breach is traced to your company, the result will be a negligence lawsuit. And after you get a reputation for being incompetent in the area of network security, try to get a network administrator job at another company.

Having a secure password policy is the front line of network security. What good is a firewall and ant-virus protection if hackers can easily log on and have their way with your network? A secure password policy requires the following steps:

- Require users to create secure passwords - Configure your system for password security - Disable default administrator accounts - Create a Written password security policy - Continuously communicate the password policy

How a Password Cracking Program Works

Hackers trying to break into your company's network will use a "password cracking" program. The program runs continuously on one or more computers. At predefined intervals it attempts to logon to your company's network using the next username and password in sequence in its dictionary. After a predefined number of failed attempts, it will wait for a predefined interval before making another attempt.

A password cracking program is not so aggressive that its activities are easily detectable. You'll never know about the hacker's activities unless you carefully analyze your server logs. A hacker will continue to run the password cracking program for years. They have lots of patience because, after all, they are just sitting watching TV while the password cracking program trys to break into your company's network. And when it finally breaks into your system, the hacker can sell your company's customers personal information for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Require Users to Create Secure Passwords

Your job, as network administrator, is to force users to create passwords that are very time consuming for the password cracking program to discover. In order to do this, users must create passwords that are not at the beginning of the password cracking program's dictionary. If one of your users thinks it's cute to use the name of their pet as a password, I can assure you that the word "scooter" is very close to the beginning of the cracker's dictionary. Your networks security might not last the week.

Require you users to create passwords that comply with the following rules:

- Don't use a persons name, pets name, street name, or name of an activity, event, place or thing - Don't use any word that would be in the dictionary - Make the password long, the longer the better (some systems have a maximum password length) - Use a combination of letters and numbers - Use special characters, like underscore or exclamation mark (if your system allows special characters) Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters (if your system's passwords are case sensitive).

Configure Your System for Password Security

A hacker's password cracking program can be thwarted by the following system configurations:

- Lock out a user's account after a certain number of failed logon attempts. Sure, a user might arrive in the morning with a hangover and screw up their password two or three times, but more failed attempts than that is probably the result of a hacker. Configure the system to lock out a users account after an unreasonable number of failed logon attempts.

- Configure the time interval of the failed logon attempts lock out. If users understand that after they mistype up their password x number of times, they need to wait 30 minutes before making another logon attempt, they shouldn't be too annoyed. The longer the time interval of failed logon attempts lock out, the more it thwarts hackers. Unfortunately, long lock out periods can occasionally be a problem for a legitimate user.

- Configure Your System to expire passwords periodically. Imagine a password cracking program that has attempted millions of passwords from its dictionary and is getting closer every day to the actual password - and then the password changes. The more frequently passwords change, the more secure the system is. Configure Your System to expire passwords every 60 days or more frequently.

Disable Default Administrator Accounts

Upon installation, many operating systems and software applications have default accounts. Everybody knows the default administrator user name for a Windows server is "Administrator". Everybody knows the default administrator user name for SQL server is "sa" and that, by default this user name requires no password. Perform an audit of the all software and hardware (routers, switches, etc.) on your network to make sure they are not using a default account.

Create a Written Password Security Policy

Put your password security policy in writing. In addition to the items already discussed in this article, put the following rules in your written security policy:

- Don't reveal your password to ANYONE - not a fellow employee (who may quit or get fired and then use your password) - not a service technician (A hacker might call pretending to be a technical support person who needs a password to troubleshoot a problem). If a legitimate technical support person needs your password, change your password immediately afterward. Many security breaches occur when a user purposely reveals their password.

- Don't let anyone look over your shoulder while you log on, and in return don't look over anyone else's shoulder while they log on.

- Don't leave your computer unattended while logged on. Log off, go for coffee, log on.

- Don't leave paper or digital media containing sensitive data laying around. You can't be sure that outside visitors won't enter your area. You can't be sure that a fellow employee isn't out to cause damage to your company.

- Don't discard paper or digital media in public waste containers. "Dumpster diving" is a common way for thefts to acquire sensitive information.

Continuously Communicate the Password Policy

many users hate password policies. They prefer to create a password that is cute and memorable, and never change it. They prefer to be friendly and cooperative with fellow employees and outsiders and share their passwords. They don't understand the value of the company's information and don't like to take the time to be vigilant about not leaving it laying around, or disposing of it properly.

As network administrator, it's your responsibility to continuously communicate and promote the password security policy. Use the company newsletter and meetings to reiterate the password security policy. Also communicate WHY the password security policy is necessary. WHY do employees need to comply with the company's password policy? What will be the inevitable result of failure to comply with the policy? Employees will demonstrate much better conformance to any rules if they understand WHY the rules are necessary.

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How To Party Like Leonardo Da Vinci

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Author: Maya Talisman Frost

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time.

It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought.

Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

Hmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it.

We need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be a good host or hostess to new ideas. In fact, our goal should be to become the Martha Stewart of mental entertaining!

What if you treated a new thought like a guest?

It's easier to think about mental entertaining if we put together a to-do list, just like Martha. Here it is:

#1 Make the first move.

First of all, you issue an invitation. Nothing fancy. You don't have to make any major investment or lifelong commitment. You're simply inviting this person in.

#2 Prepare.

Uh-oh. Your house is a mess. You'd better do some cleaning. You're not really trying to impress, but hey, you could certainly do some sprucing up and get the place looking neat and inviting.

#3 Offer a warm greeting.

When your new guest arrives, be warm and inviting. After all, you're hoping to start a friendship. Put your best foot forward.

#4 Make introductions.

This is the big one. You would certainly introduce your guest to everyone at the party, with a special effort to connect them to those with whom they may have something in common.

#5 Offer the best seat in the house.

You usually sit in that nice chair there by the fireplace, but when a special guest comes over, you graciously offer it.

Once you've considered an idea, that pathway is there. All you have to do to keep it "live" is to keep going down that path often enough to clear the trail, but not so often that it becomes a rut.

#6 Listen, inquire, and show interest.

Ask questions. Dig a little deeper. Find the connections to other people, places, and activities. Learn as much as you can about your new idea.

#7 Relinquish control.

#8 Leave room for future possibilities.

Even if you decide this new acquaintance of yours is insufferable, you don't want to burn any bridges. Be gracious, and be glad you were excellent enough to offer the invitation.

But you also need to file that idea away so that you can look it up if and when you DO meet a likely candidate for another gathering of thoughts.

There is a great deal of room for different styles of mental entertaining. Maybe you're best at dealing with only two ideas at a time, or maybe you want to throw a huge bash and welcome all comers.

Entertain in whatever style suits you. Tete-a-tete or bacchanal--it doesn't matter, as long as it's happening.

Party on!

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How To Look Great On Your Wedding Day

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Author: Melanie Mendelson

Looking great on your wedding day means being radiant,
relaxed, and ready to start a brand new existence with the
person whom you've chosen to spend your life with. Your
hair, nails, makeup, dress � and how you look in that dress
� are all part of becoming the bride you want to be on that
special day. Since pictures taken on that day remain part of
your life forever, it's important to look and feel your
best.

Your dress is one of the most important items in your
wedding plans, so make sure you take enough time to choose
one that suits you � not your best friend, not your
bridesmaids, and not your mother. For the day of your
wedding, you'll want a dress in which you can stand, walk
and dance in without worrying about "wardrobe malfunctions"
or causing you discomfort. Allow necessary time if you
decide on having the dress made, but even if bought "off
the rack," you'll need to factor in time for tailoring and
any adjustments.

You don't want to overpower your dress and headpiece with
a flamboyant hair style or color that overwhelms everything
else. Keep it simple and classic, and remember to practice
the look you want at home or with your stylist before the
wedding day.

Have your nails professionally manicured the day before
the wedding. This is one thing you don't want to do far in
advance. Reduce the chances of a broken nail, chipped
polish, or if using applied nails, one coming off, by
having your manicure as late as possible. If you are not
inclined toward colored polishes or long fingernails, make
sure they are neatly trimmed, filed, polished, and buffed.
Your hands will be a focus of attention when showing off
that new wedding ring and for photos!

Makeup is the last thing you'll need to worry over, and
that comes on the big day, itself. Don't try to transform
yourself into a different person with dramatic eye makeup
or garish lipstick. Make the real you look better!

Use a slightly heavier hand than with your usual daytime
makeup so your photos won't have you appearing washed-out
looking, but don't overdo it. And if your wedding is at
night, with more subtle lighting, apply makeup as though
you were going to a club or restaurant at night � a little
heavier than daytime, but not much! Avoid deep red lipstick
as well as too-pale pink. Frosted eyeshadows or lipsticks
are definite no-nos.

Buy fresh mascara to avoid clumping. Also, if you have
sensitive skin, this is NOT the time to try a new brand.
The last thing you want to do is head for the altar with
blotches or zits thanks to an allergic reaction.

The night before your wedding is not the time for partying
so get eight hours of restful sleep. If you're having a
rehearsal dinner, or a bachelorette bash, make sure that it
ends early. Drink moderately or, better yet, not at all.
Bloodshot eyes and a banging hangover will not make for a
fun wedding.

Don't gourge yourself the night before because we all know
that there are strange forces at work which will try to
make your wedding gown just a wee bit snug in the morning.
To overcome excitement and nerves, try taking a long walk -
it can help with pre-nuptial jitters. A relaxing bath with
soothing background music, a cup of herbal tea, and you
should be ready to doze off with images of a happy future
marriage in your dreams.

With these tips, you're sure to have the perfect wedding
day. May this day be the beginning of a lifetime of joy
and happiness!

About the Author

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Author: Maya Talisman Frost

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time.

It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought.

Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

Hmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it.

We need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be good host or hostess to new ideas. In fact, our goal should be to become the Martha Stewart of mental entertaining!

What if you treated a new thought like a guest?

It's easier to think about mental entertaining if we put together a to-do list, just like Martha. Here it is:

#1 Make the first move. First of all, you issue an invitation. Nothing fancy. You don't have to make any major investment or lifelong commitment. You're simply inviting this person in.

#2 Prepare. Uh-oh. Your house is a mess. You'd better do some cleaning. You're not really trying to impress, but hey, you could certainly do some sprucing up and get the place looking neat and inviting.

#3 Offer a warm greeting. When your new guest arrives, be warm and inviting. After all, you're hoping to start a friendship. Put your best foot forward.

It's the same with an idea. If you face it with skepticism, fear or detachment, you won't be entertaining it for long. You'll be eyeing your watch, yawning, or looking for a way to end the discussion early. You've got to be open and full of anticipation to prepare an environment in which new ideas will be explored and integrated fully. Just as it's no fair making lame excuses or having your friend call to interrupt the visit, it's also cheating to cut out too soon when it comes to entertaining an idea.

#4 Make introductions. This is the big one. You would certainly introduce your guest to everyone at the party, with a special effort to connect them to those with whom they may have something in common.

#5 Offer the best seat in the house. You usually sit in that nice chair there by the fireplace, but when a special guest comes over, you graciously offer it.

Once you've considered an idea, that pathway is there. All you have to do to keep it "live" is to keep going down that path often enough to clear the trail, but not so often that it becomes a rut.

#6 Listen, inquire, and show interest. Ask questions. Dig a little deeper. Find the connections to other people, places, and activities. Learn as much as you can about your new idea.

#7 Relinquish control. Just like when you introduce guests to each other, you should not try to control the outcome. Some guests might hate each other on sight, while others click instantly. People might argue, or a married guest might sneak off to a back room with someone other than their partner. Anything can happen!

#8 Leave room for future possibilities. Even if you decide this guest of yours is insufferable, you don't want to burn any bridges. Be gracious, and be glad you were excellent enough to offer the invitation.

But you also need to file that idea away so that you can look it up if and when you DO meet a likely candidate for another gathering of thoughts.

There is a great deal of room for different styles of mental entertaining. Maybe you're best at dealing with only two ideas at a time, or maybe you want to throw a huge bash and welcome all comers.

Entertain in whatever style suits you. Tete-a-tete or bacchanal--it doesn't matter, as long as it's happening.

Party on!

Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse in Portland, Oregon. Through her company, Real-World Mindfulness Training, she teaches fun and effective eyes-wide-open alternatives to meditation. To subscribe to her free weekly ezine, the Friday Mind Massage, please visit http://www.MassageYourMind.com.

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Esoteric vibrational remedies are really hot right now, especally in Hollywood -- the next step beyond aromatherapy. I Natural Health magazine says that even Julia Roberts is spraying herself with a Petaltone product to "clear her aura." of ancient negative ties and resentments(Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland by any chance?) Even Julia Roberts knows that essences is one of the few ways she can protect herself from all of the transference, projection and other negative thought forms hurled at her etheric force field every day."

If you still think this is a lot of nonsense, it is -- only try spelling it non -scents. Vibrational remedies, contain the plant essence but not its smell. All you're bound to smell like is grain alcohol or organic brandy. The idea is that the plant essence itself, either ingested or applied to the body, acts within the subtle body of the aura to correct or balance negative thought forms and energy.

The idea was pioneered in the 1920s by Edward Bach, a trance channeller who went out in the wilderness and ate 38 different wild-flowers. He then noted which plant caused which miserable psychological state. True to the homeopathic principle of "like repels like", each flower than became a remedy for such complex states as "failing to learn from past experiences" and "for struggling on ceaselessly despite hardships and great odds, never giving up when overwhelmed."

Eighty years later, Bach's original idea has exploded to include lines of esoteric remedies made from everything from tropical plants, famous roses, shells, ice, moonbeams, plants and gemstones. Being somewhat of a spiritual thrill seeker, who is always looking for ways to alter her consciousness without getting a hangover, my hobby lately is surfing the internet and looking for the most exotic esoteric remedies that I can find...(I know, I should get a life!)

When I go shopping for essences, I look for something like Ancient Forest Flower Essences' Norwegian Fjord Waterfall -- a remedy made in the clear waters of a towering fjord waterfall -- and rumoured to fill one with empowerment. I want to "connect with my higher self" by sipping Healing Antartic Pack Ice which was made on Half Moon Island in the Antartic Penisinsula during an afternoon of rare sunshine. Why have a beer when you can have a glass of water with a couple of drops of Southern Ocean Seaspray in it --"made with Antartic waters during a stormy evening in the Great Southern Ocean at latitude 5905.8 which willl help me to "learn to let go" at the same time.

As I was cruising through sites on the internet devoted to this fascinating subject, it occured me that one could make a vibrational essence out of just about anything. It's not like you need a degree to conduct these special vibrations. Anybody can do it. In fact, I was thinking of creating my own line of vibrational essences for the esoteric connoisour. How about "Sexual Realization" -- an essence made in the back seat of a 1972 Ford Chrysler under a full moon on Halloween while chewing pink bubblegum and losing one's virginity at a Drive In. Or "Patience of A Saint" -- an essence I personally channelled while standing in line at the Toronto Dominion Bank under flourescent lights while having to pee while trying to cash a cheque during a heat-wave day in Toronto in 1986 or "Complete Fulfillment" -- an essence I made well dancing completely nude in the rain around a huge bonfire during a thunderstorm while being made love to by two men and women and eating lasagna at the same time during the last harmonic convergence?"

Years ago, I came up with the idea for an esoteric spray called "Babe Away" --- an aersol that would contain a concentration of energy that would repel unwanted attentions away. Sadly, once again, I was ahead of my time. Petaltone, a company out of Britain has made a product called Aura Blue, that does exactly that; it helps one with the process of "tie-cutting" obnoxious energies that may have hooked into your aura. Of course, what these companies are really selling is just water -- but it really holy water? Only the holes in my aura know for sure.

Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.

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