Intimacy is one of our legitimate needs and a prerequisite of happiness. You can survive without intimacy, but you cannot thrive without it.
Intimacy is one of our legitimate needs and a prerequisite of happiness. You can survive without intimacy, but you cannot thrive without it. We yearn for intimacy, but we avoid it. We want it badly, but we run from it. At some deep level, we sense that we have a profound need for intimacy, but we are also afraid to go there. Why? We avoid intimacy because having intimacy means exposing our secrets. read more...
What Is Intimacy?
Monday, May 31, 2010
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Commuters’ Guide to Safety: Tips and Preventive Measures
Personal Safety Tips on the Street.
1. Avoid walking along dark alleys or dimly lit spots.
Don't go asking for trouble. Outsmart robbers by walking in areas frequented by people. As much as possible, go home early and try not to go home alone. read more...
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10 Things You Ought To Know About Tea
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Drinking a hot cup of tea is more than just one of those thirst-quenching activities. Here are ten reasons why tea fits health to a T.
Drinking a hot cup of tea is more than just one of those thirst-quenching activities. Tea leaves function in many ways. Your fortune can even be told using tea leaves. That may be true! At least, when it comes to health, tea definitely assures you of a bright future. Here are ten reasons why tea fits health to a T. read more...
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Labels: antioxidant, beverages, Cancer, health, Heart Disease, polyphenol, radical, tea
Four Things Men Admit: Women Can Do Better Than Us
For once in our life, a man tells us we’re right about certain things.
Silence is golden
When women suddenly keep quiet, be they a significant other, a mother, a sister or even a complete stranger, we lose hands down. When asked if every thing’s alright or if we’ve done or said anything offensive or even remotely upsetting, women will reply “Nothing’s wrong, everything’s okay,” when even a blind man can see that she’s clearly not okay. read more...
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8 Surprising Sex Truths About Men
Sunday, May 23, 2010
You probably have a pretty good grasp on your passion preferences. But a woman’s sexuality is complicated—so tricky in fact that PhDs and other smarty-pants have devoted their careers to studying the titillating topic.
You probably have a pretty good grasp on your passion preferences. But a woman’s sexuality is complicated—so tricky in fact that PhDs and other smarty-pants have devoted their careers to studying the titillating topic. To satisfy our never-ending curiosity about what’s new on the sex-ed front, we decided to dig through their racy research and found eight fascinating facts that awed even us. read more...
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Read Your Boss Like a Book
Suss out your superior’s state of mind by tuning it to these subtle signals.
Look at her legs
If they’re casually crossed at the knee, she’s relaxed and open to suggestion, which makesthis a prime time to pitch an off-the-wall project. But if her feet are firmly on the floor, she’sall business. Stick to a nuts-and-bults agenda. read more...
Moving Past The Pain
Friday, May 21, 2010
Saying goodbye is never easy. It’s one of life’s biggest clichés that holds true for everybody. Goodbyes may come in different forms—death, migration, breakups—but all of them come with one inescapable thing: pain in varying degrees.
Why is it difficult?
If you find yourself having a hard time bidding farewell, it means that you have given a part of yourself to that person or thing. Goodbyes are difficult because it means letting go of something or someone you’ve had or spent time with for a particular period of time. read more...
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Labels: death, family, grief loss and bereavement, health, kids and teens, Mental Health, pain
Money Smarts for Travelers
Plan on taking your dream trip this summer? Here’s how to keep your financies in order while you’re on the road.
1-2 Months before departure
* File your official leave notice at work and explain to your colleagues how thing will get done in your absence.
* Obtain all necessary travel documents like passport and visas. Make sure your passport is valid for at least one more year. read more...
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2 Most Important Things To Prevent Diabetes
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Here are the two most important things you can do to prevent diabetes.
1. Shed some pounds if you’re overweight, especially if you’re an “apple.”
There is growing evidence that people who maintain the healthy weight, or who can lose at least some of their extra fat, can substantially lower their chances of developing diabetes. In fact, from 50 to 75 percent of the new cases of diabetes each year seem to be triggered by people’s weighing too much. read more...
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Labels: conditions and diseases, diabetes mellitus, health, obesity, pancreas, physical exercise
Love and Relationship in a Cyber World
This past decade, we bore witness to the booming of the mobile phone, the PC, and the Internet. These change the way we did business, communicated with each other, and even socialized. Here are a few tips on how technology can help you handle relationship the 21st-century way.
Stimulation Simulation
There have been many instances of couples breaking up because of lack of contact. But today, instant-messaging applications like Yahoo! Messenger and Skype let you video chat for free. read more...
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Labels: chat, computer, Cyber World, Facebook, friendster, Internet, love, P.C., Relationship, Skype, World, Yahoo Messenger
9 Best Sex Turn-Ons
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A little creative planning goes a long way!
Are you and your partner often too busy, too tired to have sex? Stress is a real sexual turn-off. Well, don’t leave it at that. Here’s the nine tips to turn away work fatigue and prep you ad your partner up for some midnight madness.
1. Anticipation
The most erogenous zone is really the brain. One of the best tricks of mental foreplay is to build anticipation. Set the mood for a night of loving early in the day. Start with simple flirtations—complimenting your partner’s appearance, or a light suggestive touch or remark. read more...
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Nine of the Most Fascinating and Astonishing Trivia
Iran has introduced its version of Barbie and Ken: twin dolls Dara and Sara, who promote traditional values with their modest clothing and pro-family stories. They are widely seen as an effort to counter the American dolls and accessories that have flooded the Iranian market. “Barbie Doll is more harmful than an American missile” – Iranian Speaker.
Read on to find more fascinating trivia.
1. The koala bear is the world’s sleepiest animal, cutting Z’s for about 22 hours a day. The sloth slumbers about 20 hours a day. read more...
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Eating Disorders: Bulimia Nervosa And Anorexia Nervosa
Monday, May 17, 2010
Have you engaged in self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics leading to emaciation? If you have done so, then it’s about time to get help.
Eating disorders though are not clear-cut. A combination of Anorexia and bulimia may occur and bizarre patterns like eating without purging, purging without binging or less severe weight loss
in an anorexic patterns. read more...
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Labels: anorexia, anorexia nervosa, binge eating, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, eating, eating disorder, health
Four Kinds of Concentrated Scents
Sniff! Sniff! Sniff! Scents are extremely important in our lives. They can drive a person crazy or angry. So, be careful, use the right amount. 1. Perfume
The strongest fragrance available. Use sparingly because its fragrance lasts longer-typically up to six hours depending on the skin type. read more...
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Labels: Beauty, Eau De Cologne, Eau De Parfum, Eau De Toilette, fragrances, health, perfume, shopping
Drop 5Lbs Tips And Tricks To Try Today
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Try these tips today and you'll sure lose some weights!
Skip the gym—get outside!
Fresh air may lead you to work out more. People who walked, hiked or bike on trails at least once a week were twice as likely to get 30 minutes of exercise almost everyday as those who didn’t head outdoors.
Match and match
Look like you shed pounds even when you haven’t: Sleep on heeled sandals in a shade close to the color of your skin to elongate your legs. read more...
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How to Know If Someone is Invisible in Yahoo Messenger
Some people nowadays prefer to stay “invisible mode” while using Yahoo! Messenger, just to avoid chat when they are busy or to avoid someone. Hmm… Is he/she avoiding you? Wanna know if someone is not totally “offline,” in fact he/she may be online but with Invisible status. Here’s the easy way to know if someone is invisible or not.
1. At the main window of Yahoo! Messenger. As you can see, one is invisible, the other isn’t. Double Click on the user name whose status is “offline” or “invisible” user will show a gray icon on the left of her name. read more...
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Real State Myths, Busted!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Investing in real state is not only for the rich. “The key is finding a residential space which offers the right mix quality, affordability, and investment potential. Here, five real estate myths are dispelled:
Investing in real state is not only for the rich. “The key is finding a residential space which offers the right mix quality, affordability, and investment potential. Here, five real estate myths are dispelled:
Myth 1: You don’t need million to start investing in real estate. What’s important is an eye for choosing affordable yet prime properties, careful research, planning and access to easy payment terms. read more...
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Labels: Business, interest rate, investing, Investment, loan, market trend, property, real estate
Beauty is Only Skin Deep
True beauty comes from the character that is deep within you. I’ve always believed that being beautiful is all about being real to yourself.
Media Messages
When you look at models or even at actresses, you may notice that they all look somewhat alike. Many of them have long, straight shiny hair, fair skin tone and skinny bodies. But where are the chubby girls? The dark girls? The girl with frizzy hair? Don’t you think it’s unfair that every slender girls, who only constitute a minute percentage of the total population of women make up
the majority of who comes out in commercials, while larger-framed girls, who constitute a bigger portion of the population, have almost zero representation? read more...
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Seven Inexpensive Summer Hot Spots in the Philippines
Thursday, May 13, 2010
It’s summer time once again and the beaches will soon be filled with people of all sorts and nationalities. Here are some fun, inexpensive hot spots for the whole family and friends too.
1. The Farm in San Benito
(Day Trip)
For a pampering and relaxing day trip or refreshing weekend, The Farm San Benito is the Place to go. They have a team of experts in various healing modest doctors, massage and bodywork, therapists, chefs, fitness consultants, meditation teachers another specialized practitioners to make you feel revitalized. read more...
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Tips On How To Explain Death To Your Preschooler
Honesty is the best way to help children cope and mourn naturally.
Death is an inescapable part of life and is never easy for anyone to handle. Explaining death to a child is very difficult when you are grieving yourself. We try to protect our children by leaving them out of the discussion and rituals associated with death, making the child feel anxious and alone. read more...
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10 Most Beautiful Sacred Destinations In Europe
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Whether you’re a strong believer or a convinced atheist, you have to appreciate the beauty of certain holy places, and European cathedrals are definitely the most beautiful and the most renown. So here are 10 of Europe’s most impressive sacred structures.
1. St. Basil’s Cathedral (Moscow, Russia)
Commissioned by Ivan the terrible to commemorate his successful military campaign against the Tartar Mongols in the city of Kazan, in 1552, St. Basil’s was designed by Postnik Yakolev and built between 1555 and 1561. read more...
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Labels: byzantine empire, Catholic church, cologne cathedral, europe, hunchback of notre dame, orthodox church, sacred destinations, serbian orthodox church
12 of the Most Fascinating and Astonishing Trivia
Spider webs are stronger than steel — and other fascinating trivia.
1. The sea slug leads a charmed life. It does little more than eat, sleep, and copulate – sometimes in slow orgies. A University of Miami researcher has observed as many as 10 slugs making love simultaneously. read more...
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10 Amazing Transparent Animals!
Here are the most interesting transparent animals , from icefish to jellyfish to frogs to butterflies! Nature sure is very interesting!
1. Transparent Frog
Native to Venezuela , the Glass Frogs belong to the amphibian family Centrolenidae (order Anura). While the general background coloration of most glass frogs is primarily lime green , the abdominal skin of some members of this family is transparent , so that the heart , liver , and digestive tract are visible through their translucent skin. read more...
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Three Risk You Should Take at Work
These are smart gambles will help you get noticed at work.
1. Get in over your head
Instead of sticking to set duties, try tackling task beyond your comfort zone. Your gutsiness will stretch the boundaries of your ability, show off your initiative, and catch your superior’s eye. read more...
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16 Ways To Drive Traffic To Your Blog
Friday, May 7, 2010
You've got your blog set up and you've started posting pithy, useful information that your niche market would benefit from and enjoy. Days go by, you keep publishing, but no one comments and your traffic stats are barely registering. What do you do?
1. Set up an email subscription form on your blog and invite everyone in your network to subscribe: family, friends, colleagues, clients, associates. read more...
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Please Baby, Comeback!
Can’t stop thinking
Can’t hide this feeling
Looking back from the days that passed,
Remembering the scent of the grass
As I turn back to our sweet memories,
I remember us eating fresh fruits and berries read more...
Top 5 Resorts For Winter Sports
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Here is a list of 5 top winter resorts to consider the next time you plan out a winter vacation for your family.
1. Are, Sweden
Are village is the only ski resort in Sweden with a genuine Alpine atmosphere. The cable car takes you directly up to the top of the mountain and you can ski all the way down to the square. The range of pistes covers everything from advanced skiing on demanding slopes to relaxed skiing on easy slopes. read more...
A Not-So-Ordinary Case Files Around the World
In the interest of travel safety.
Leeches sign up for medical science
USA
Except maybe for scared babes clinging to you for dear life, you know leeches are up to no good. But the US Food and Drug Administration has just approved the used of the suckers for medical purposes. read more...
The Benefits of Quitting Smoking Begin
Monday, May 3, 2010
What happens inside our bodies when we quit using tobacco?
Have all of the years of smoking or chewing caused too much damage for quitting to be of any benefit? Not at all. The human body is amazingly resilient.
Within the first 20 minutes of quitting, the healing process begins. The benefits will continue to improve your health and quality of life for years. read more...
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Seven Steps to Putting on Contact Lenses The Right Way
I wrote this because if you don’t know the proper steps to applying contact lenses, you could go blind.
Contact lenses, other than the cosmetic variety, become almost invisible once inserted in the eye
1. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Be sure that the hands are free from fabric fibers.
2. Place the contact lens in your palm and drench it with contact solution. using the index finger of your opposite hand, slowly rub it back and forth. read more...
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How To Avoid A Scary Situation?
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Self defense isn’t just about freaking out and hitting your attacker repeatedly over the head with your schoolbag. But if it isn’t just about fighting, then what else can you do to defend yourself?
Another part of self-defense is doing things that can help you stay safe.
Here are some tips on how to avoid a scary situation.
- Understand your surroundings. Walk or hang out in areas that are open, well lit, and well traveled. read more...
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