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How to charm the female mind

Just like renowned thinker Sigmund Freud, many regular single men ponder the question, �What do women want?� � and find themselves dumbfounded. According to Kathy Freston, author of The One: Discovering the Secrets of Soul Mate Love, understanding the female mind isn�t actually that difficult. Need

How to make yourself attractive to anyone: Five ti

When you`re single and dating, odds are you spend a fair amount of time worrying about your looks. Even someone who isn`t especially prone to narcissism will find him or herself staring at a reflective surface before a date, contemplating their own pulchritude. `Am I good looking?` `Am I better look

Many fall for Bukit Aman scam

PETALING JAYA: We have heard of the Nigerian 419 scam, the AL Globo lottery scam, but the Bukit Aman scam must surely be the mother of all scams. br> br>A syndicate posing as police officers from Bukit Aman has been ripping off unsuspecting victims of hundreds of thousands of ringgit by claiming tha

Conman who posed as Tengku held

KUALA LUMPUR: A man who posed as a member of a royal family and duped more than 40 people of their cash and valuables in various business scams has been arrested. br> br>The con man, �Tengku� or better known as �Tengku Razali�, 28, who also claimed he was a lawyer, was nabbed after he cheated a kuih

Coach falls prey to con men while in London

A Malaysian fell victim to con men posing as policemen in London, losing almost US$600 (RM1,800). br> br>Muhammad Sahir A. Rahim, 29, the Malay sian optimist sailing team coach, was on his way to a park to join the team for training when the incident occurred on Aug 12. br> br>As Sahir needed to use

22 Secrets HR Won�t Tell You About Getting a Job

What You Should Know About Resumes br> br>1. �Once you�re unemployed more than six months, you�re considered pretty much unemployable. We assume that other people have already passed you over, so we don�t want anything to do with you.� �Cynthia Shapiro, former human resources executive and author of

Entry Level Jobs That Pay

Think it`s not possible to find a great paying job straight out of college? Think again. br> br>According to a report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the class of 2010 enjoyed an average starting salary offer of $48,661. br> br>`We hear that schools are seeing an increa

Before You Choose That College...

As college acceptance letters start to roll in, parents will soon have a better idea of their children`s educational options for the years ahead. br> br>But before students select a college and head off to school, financial advisers say there are a few things many families need to consider about how

5 signs she is into you

You and a pretty redhead are tucked away in a corner table at that impossible to get into new French bistro. And lo and behold, you notice she�s laughing at your jokes, twirling her hair, and giving other crystal clear signs she�s into you. Or is she? Problem is, it can be hard to tell sometimes whe

Want A Job? Get The Right Degree

Find out which degree you need to land a great job. There was a time when good references and a strong interview could open the door to employment. br> br>Now you likely won`t get an interview without the right college degree. br> br>In fact, in today`s more selective and highly competitive job mark

The Best Jobs Outside the Cubicle

The winter blahs are starting to set in, leaving many a cubicle dweller staring longingly beyond the gray half walls that surround them on three sides, wondering what else is out there. br> br>In fact, there are quite a few cool and in demand jobs outside the cubicle. Some capitalize on the demand f

7 Things Your Teeth Say About Your Health

Some messages coming out of your mouth bypass the vocal chords. Turns out that your teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues also have plenty to say about your overall health. br> br>`Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body,` says Anthony Iacopino, dean of the University of Manitoba Faculty o

10 Things the HR Department Won�t Tell You

If everything�s going smoothly, you probably won�t interact with the folks in human resources much between the day you�re hired and your last day with the company. But every day in between, it�s their responsibility to make sure you�re doing your job well. Which means they know a lot more than you m

Do you look desperate?

I once had a conversation with a friend who is a bit of a Casanova, when he mentioned something that was important to know about relationships and dating. br> br>He brought up an observation about how some guys wanted to be more confident around women you know, to be able to walk up to one and hol

Touching own injury cuts pain

There may be a very good reason why people clutch a painful area of their body after receiving an injury, according to a study. Touching the affected area allows a picture of the body to form in the brain, says a study in Current Biology. Researchers at University College London (UCL) found th

Love can ease pain, say brain researchers

Love hurts, at least according to many a romantic songwriter, but it may also help ease pain, US scientists suggest. Brain scans suggest many of the areas normally involved in pain response are also activated by amorous thoughts. Stanford University researchers gave 15 students mild doses of p

Background noise affects taste of foods

The level of background noise affects both the intensity of flavour and the perceived crunchiness of foods, researchers have found. Blindfolded diners assessed the sweetness, saltiness, and crunchiness, as well as overall flavour, of foods as they were played white noise. While louder noise re

5 signs he�s into you

Having trouble figuring out your guy�s level of interest in you? Sometimes, the proof is in his body language. To understand what your honey�s movement, eye contact and even posture reveal about his true feelings for you, check out these hints from Greg Hartley, former Army Special Forces interrogat

5 signs she�s into you

Let�s be honest: Sometimes it�s tough to tell if your date�s just being nice or if she�s really into you. So if you need help sussing out your lady love�s true feelings, check out these pointers from Greg Hartley, former Army Special Forces interrogator and author of I Can Read You Like a Book: How

Silent Signals You`re Stressed

10 body clues that you need more time for calm. Are you more stressed than you think? br> br>The occasional manic Monday is a fact of modern life. br>But if you�re under chronic stress�suffering a daily assault of stress hormones from a demanding job or a personal life in turmoil�symptoms may be sub

9 Harmless Habits That Age You

Look Your Age�Or Younger! It pretty much goes without saying that smoking cigarettes and frying your skin in the sun make you older, so kudos for quitting and slathering on the sunscreen religiously. But if you`re trying to turn back the clock�or at least slow it down a little�don`t overlook these o

Places to skip for a first date

You�d like to think the success of a first date is all about chemistry, connection, good conversation�but sometimes, where you are and what you�re doing can play a key role in whether things go well or not. So, if you want to start a potential relationship off on good footing, please, we beg you, li

Surefire Ways to Turn OFF Your Teen

Talking with an adolescent can be like walking through a minefield. At any moment you could be asking what you thought was a simple, sincere question only to find it triggering an explosive response. You know that communication keeps you connected to your child, but it often seems to backfire becaus

Happy moments protect the heart

Every moment of happiness counts when it comes to protecting your heart, researchers have said. br> br>A team from University College London said happiness leads to lower levels of stress inducing chemicals. br> br>They found that even when happier people experienced stress, they had low levels of a

Five unusual ways to stay cool

In the Northern Hemisphere, there`s no doubt summer is here � and with it, the perpetual quest to stay cool. For those of us interested in sustainability, the thought of huge summer cooling bills (and all the greenhouse emissions they cause) is enough to send a chill down the spine. br> br>You`ve pr

Be eggstra careful when on the road

JOHOR BARU: A text message has been circulating here, cautioning motorists about robbers who divert their attention with an �egg attack�. br> br>It says: �If you are driving at night and are attacked with eggs, do not operate the wiper or spray any water. You can drive until you reach a safer place

Finger length key to aggression

The length of a man`s fingers can reveal how physically aggressive he is, Canadian scientists have said. br> br>The shorter the index finger is compared to the ring finger, the more boisterous he will be, University of Alberta researchers said. br> br>But the same was not true for verbal aggression

Sitting straight bad for backs

Sitting up straight is not the best position for office workers, a study has suggested. br> br>Scottish and Canadian researchers used a new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show it places an unnecessary strain on your back. br> br>They told the Radiological Society of North America that t

Are you dating a player?

Ever had that feeling that the guy you�re dating might be too good to be true? As in, he�s so handsome, charming, and amazingly romantic that you�re wondering whether he�s pulling the same moves on various gals all the while wooing you? Nancy Kalish, Ph.D., a psychology professor who has researched

Always single, happy that way: Shut up about it!

Not all older single ladies want a ring on it, and they have a message for relatives, co workers, neighbors, friends, acquaintances and life`s random buttinskys who think they need one: Shut up already! br> br>They have other messages: We are not all sad. We are not all divorced, unlucky in love or

Feeling grumpy is good for you

In a bad mood? Don`t worry according to research, it`s good for you. br> br>An Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly. br> br>In contrast to those annoying happy types, miserable people are better at decision making and less g

Pay with your life for a younger hubby

Women who marry significantly younger men, or significantly older men, have a shorter life expectancy than women who wed males about their own age, according to new findings by German scientists. br> br>Previous studies showed that men with younger wives live longer. For years, researchers thought t

Jogger falls victim to credit card swapping syndic

KUALA LUMPUR: A tailor was shocked to find someone had entered her car and switched her credit cards with cards which belonged to another person. br> br>The woman, who only identified herself as Ms Tong, 31, from Subang Jaya, said that she had left her car at Taman Tun Dr Ismail Mon�t Kiara park on

Secret Signals Men Give When They Lie

Next time you question your guy�s honesty, watch for these little clues to find out whether or not he�s telling the whole truth. br> br>1) He looks up and to the left br> br>The next time you ask him a sticky question or he wants to explain himself to you, note which way he looks. If his eyes move u

The Chocolate Milk Diet

Imagine if everything you needed to know about weight loss, you learned in kindergarten. Well, if your teacher gave you chocolate milk as a lunchtime treat, she was (unknowingly) giving you one of the most powerful weight loss tools in the nutritional universe. Turns out this childhood staple may be

7 Things to Stop Doing Now on Facebook

sing a Weak Password br> br>Avoid simple names or words you can find in a dictionary, even with numbers tacked on the end. Instead, mix upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. A password should have at least eight characters. One good technique is to insert numbers or symbols in the mid

Going Up! 7 Pointers to Lift a Bad Mood

No one can live a long and healthy life without the will to go on; sometimes mood swings can make us feel that life is too much for us. br> br>A bad mood not only gives you a gloomy outlook, it also lowers your immune function, leading the way to illness. Here are some suggestions to lift your mood,

Lack of sleep linked to early death: study

LONDON (AFP) � People who get less than six hours sleep per night have an increased risk of dying prematurely, researchers said on Wednesday. br> br>Those who slumbered for less than that amount of time were 12 percent more likely to die early, though researchers also found a link between sleeping m

High Pitched Women Prefer Deep Voiced Men

Women with high pitched voices apparently prefer deep voiced, manly men, according to new research that sheds light on the rules of attraction. br> br>Scientists research the features that make people attractive because these reveal what physical and mental qualities we favor, shedding light on what

The Costliest Car Buying Mistakes

Whether it�s your first time or you�re a seasoned pro, you should never buy a car on impulse. The buying process takes time, research, careful thought and even some strategy. br> br>Truth be told, it can be overwhelming. In addition to finding the best car for the right price, you have to navigate t

15 simple ways to be happier in 2010

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.` ~ Marcus Aurelius Antoninus br> br>With Marcus Aurelius Antoninus` quote in mind, I invite you to explore these 15 Simple Ways to create happiness in 2010! br> br>1. Be your own BFF (best friend forever)

What men want most from their wives: Stop nagging

Most men wished that their wives would stop nagging as naggy wives reminded them of their mothers. br> br>According to Shin Min evening daily, a study on online parenting magazine, sg.theasianparent.com, was carried out among 100 married men who were each asked to list what they wanted most from the

LEMON GRASS CAUSES CANCER CELLS TO COMMIT SUICIDE

I got this really good information on Lemongrass and cancer. Thought you would like to share this with everyone. Imagine what the Lemongrass essential oil can do. Would make a nice warm (not Hot) tea to drink and also get the benefits from it. br>Fresh Lemon Grass Drink Causes Apoptosis to Canc

Heart attack risk `raised by suppressing anger`

Men who do not openly express their anger if they are unfairly treated at work double their risk of a heart attack, Swedish research suggests. br> br>The researchers looked at 2,755 male employees in Stockholm who had not had a heart attack when the study began. br> br>They were asked about how they

Feeling grumpy is good for you

Mobile Phone Scam

I cannot stop myself from sharing this with all of you. br> br>Its all started when I received a call from someone claimed that he was Maxis asking me to shutdown phone for 2 hours for 3g br>update to take place. As I was rushing for a meeting, I did not question any shutdown my cell phone. br> br>A

Breathing Therapy

Our noses have left and right nostrils. Are these nostrils having the same function for inhaling (breathe in) and exhaling (breathe out)? br> br>Actually it`s not the sa me and we can feel the difference. Accordingly, the right side represents the sun and the left side represents the moon. br> br>Wh

Be lucky it`s an easy skill to learn

Those who think they`re unlucky should change their outlook and discover how to generate good fortune, says Richard Wiseman br> br>A decade ago, I set out to investigate luck. I wanted to examine the impact on people`s lives of chance opportunities, lucky breaks and being in the right place at the r

Miss India 2009 An Inspiring Story

Story from Neera Chopra lived through abuse, poverty and some tough choices to make her once unwanted girl child, Pooja Chopra, Miss India. br> br>I don�t know where to begin... they were terrible times.. My husband was well placed, but the marriage had begun to sink almost as soon as it began. Like

What to do when abducted

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or love one`s life. br> br>Because of recent abductions in daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know...