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Top 10 Ways to Get Cables Under Control

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:53:07 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: lifehacker.com

10. ID Your Plugs with Labels

9. Shorten Lengthy Cords with DIY Wrappers

8. Tie 'Em Up with Reusable Millepede Cable Ties

7. Build Your Own Cable-Hiding Charging Station

6. Hide Cables with Foam Pipe Insulation

5. Store Extension Cords Tangle-Free in a Paper Towel Tube

4. Master the Art of Earbud Cord-Wrapping

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3. Catch Plugs with a Binder Clip

2. Get Under-Desk Cables Off the Floor with a Wire Basket

1. Mount Your Gadgets to a Pegboard

How to survive a heart attack when alone

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:09:42 GMT

clipped by: deusdiabolus
clipper's remarks: The linked article also has the procedure for standard CPR.

Clip Source: www.ifood.tv

HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, this article seemed in order.) Without help the person whose heart stops beating properly and who begins to feel Faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating.

The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a phone and, between breaths, call for help.

Tell as many other people as possible about this, it could save their lives!

from Health Cares, Rochester General Hospital via Chapter 240's newsletter AND THE BEAT GOES ON... (reprint from The Mended Hearts, Inc. publication, Heart Response)

How to Detect Lies

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:24:26 GMT

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Clip Source: www.blifaloo.com

Signs of Deception:

Body Language of Lies:

• Physical expression will be limited and stiff, with few arm and hand movements. Hand, arm and leg movement are toward their own body the liar takes up less space.

• A person who is lying to you will avoid making eye contact.

Emotional Gestures & Contradiction

• Timing and duration of emotional gestures and emotions are off a normal pace. The display of emotion is delayed, stays longer it would naturally, then stops suddenly.

• Timing is off between emotions gestures/expressions and words. Example: Someone says "I love it!" when receiving a gift, and then smile after making that statement, rather then at the same time the statement is made.

• Gestures/expressions don’t match the verbal statement, such as frowning when saying “I love you.”

Interactions and Reactions

• A guilty person gets defensive. An innocent person will often go on the offensive.

• A liar is uncomfortable facing his questioner/accuser and may turn his head or body away.

• A liar might unconsciously place objects (book, coffee cup, etc.) between themselves and you.

Verbal Context and Content

• A liar will use your words to make answer a question. When asked, “Did you eat the last cookie?” The liar answers, “No, I did not eat the last cookie.”

• The guilty person may speak more than natural, adding unnecessary details to convince you... they are not comfortable with silence or pauses in the conversation.

• Words may be garbled and spoken softly, and syntax and grammar may be off. In other
words, his sentences will likely be muddled rather than emphasized.

Obviously, just because someone exhibits one or more of these signs does not make them a liar. The above behaviors should be compared to a persons base (normal) behavior whenever possible.

Tags: psychology, lies

6 Key Social Skills

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:33:33 GMT

clipped by: firebird
clipper's remarks: Obvious? Perhaps not - judging by how people often respond in social situations - where 'me' is the most important subject

Clip Source: www.self-confidence.co.uk

6 Key Social Skills

Social skills are arguably the most important set of abilities a person can have. Human beings are social animals and a lack of good social skills can lead to a lonely life, contributing to anxiety and depression. Great social skills help you meet interesting people, get that job you want, progress further in your career and relationships.

Happily, like any skill, social strategies and techniques can be learned…

The main social skills are as follows:

1) The ability to remain relaxed, or at a tolerable level of anxiety while in social situations

Regardless of how skillful you are in social situations, if you are too anxious, your brain is functioning in way unsuited to speaking and listening. In addition, if your body and face give the unconscious message that you are nervous, it will be more difficult to build rapport with others.

2) Listening skills, including letting others know you are listening

3) Empathy with and interest in others' situations

A major part of social anxiety is self consciousness, which is greatly alleviated by focusing strongly on someone else. A fascination (even if forced at first) with another's conversation not only increases your comfort levels, it makes them feel interesting.

4) The ability to build rapport, whether natural or learned

Rapport is a state of understanding or connection that occurs in a good social interaction. It says basically "I am like you, we understand each other". Rapport occurs on an unconscious level, and when it happens, the language, speech patterns, body movement and posture and other aspects of communication can synchronise down to incredibly fine levels.

Rapport is an unconscious process, but it can be encouraged by conscious efforts.

5) Knowing how, when and how much to talk about yourself - 'self disclosure'

6) Appropriate eye contact

Tags: social skills, psychology, self-development

How to Write Magnetic Headlines

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:59:49 GMT

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Clip Source: www.copyblogger.com

How to Write Magnetic Headlines

On average, 8 out of 10 people will read headline copy, but only 2 out of 10 will read the rest. This is the secret to the power of the headline, and why it so highly determines the effectiveness of the entire piece.

The better the headline, the better your odds of beating the averages and getting what you’ve written read by a larger percentage of people. The Magnetic Headlines series will provide you with concrete guidance that will have you writing better headlines in no time.

Why You Should Always Write Your Headline First

The Cheater’s Guide to Writing Great Headlines

Do Key Words in Post Titles Really Matter?

How to Write a Killer “How To” Post That Gets Attention

7 Reasons Why List Posts Will Always Work

Why Some People Almost Always Write Great Post Titles

10 Sure-Fire Headline Formulas That Work

7 More Sure-Fire Headline Templates That Work

Tags: headlines, link baiting, optimisation

stress reducers (The End).

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:21:08 GMT

clipped by: xbeckyax

Clip Source: www.lungusa.org

31. Talk out your problems with a friend. It helps to relieve confusion.

32. Avoid people and places that don't fit your personal needs and desires. If you hate politics, don't spend time with politically excited people.

33. Learn to live one day at a time.

34. Everyday, do something you really enjoy.

35. Add an ounce of love to everything you do.

36. Take a bath or shower to relieve tension.

37. Do a favor for someone every day.

38. Focus on understanding rather than on being under stood, on loving rather than on being loved.

39. Looking good makes you feel better.

40. Take more time between tasks to relax. Schedule a realistic day.

41. Be flexible. Some things are not worth perfection.

42. Stop negative self-talk: "I'm too fat, too old, etc..."

43. Change pace on weekends. If your week was slow, be active. If you felt nothing was accomplished during the week, do a weekend project.

44. "Worry about the pennies, and the dollars will take care of themselves." Pay attention to the details in front of you.

45. Do one thing at a time. When you are working on one thing, don't think about everything else you have to do.

46. Allow time every day for privacy, quiet and thinking.

47. Do unpleasant tasks early and enjoy the rest of the day.

48. Delegate responsibility to capable people.

49. Take lunch breaks. Get away from your work in body and in mind.

50. Count to 1,000, not 10, before you say something that could make matters worse.

51. Forgive people and events. Accept that we live in an imperfect world.

Tags: stress, info

stress reducers (Part 1)

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:35:50 GMT

clipped by: xbeckyax

Clip Source: www.lungusa.org

52 PROVEN STRESS REDUCERS

1. Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning. The inevitable morning mishaps will be less stressful.

2. Prepare for the morning the evening before. Set the breakfast table. Make lunches. Put out the clothes you plan to wear, etc.

3. Don't rely on your memory. Write down appointment times, when to pick up the laundry, when library books are due, etc. ("The palest ink is better than the most retentive memory."- Old Chinese Proverb)

4. Do nothing you have to lie about later.

5. Make copies of all keys. Bury a house key in a secret spot in the garden. Carry a duplicate car key in your wallet, apart from your key ring.

6. Practice preventive maintenance. Your car, appliances, home and relationships will be less likely to break down "at the worst possible moment."

7. Be prepared to wait. A paperback book can make a wait in a post office line almost pleasant.

8. Procrastination is stressful. Whatever you want to do tomorrow, do today; whatever you want to do today, do it now.

9. Plan ahead. Don't let the gas tank get below onequarter full, keep a well- stocked "emergency shelf'' of home staples, don't wait until you're down to your last bus token or postage stamp to buy more, etc.

10. Don't put up with something that doesn't work right. If your alarm clock wallet, shoe laces, windshield wipers-whatever-are a constant aggravation, get them fixed or get new ones.

11. Allow 15 minutes of extra time to get to appointments. Plan to arrive at an airport one hour before domestic departures.

12. Eliminate (or restrict) the amount of caffeine in your diet.

13. Always set up contingency plans, "just in case." ("If for some reason either of us is delayed, here's what we'll do..." Or, "If we get split up in the shopping center, here's where we'll meet.")

14. Relax your standards. The world will not end if the grass doesn't get mowed this weekend.

15. Pollyanna-Power! For every one thing that goes wrong, there are probably 10 or 50 or 100 blessings. Count 'em!

Tags: stress, info

Web 2.0 how-to design guide

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:57:38 GMT

clipped by: pallefs

Clip Source: www.webdesignfromscratch.com

Web 2.0 how-to design guide

In this tutorial, I describe various common graphic design elements in modern web ("2.0") design style.

I then attempt to explain why they work (i.e. why they have become common), as well as how, when and where you might use each element in your designs.

It follows on from my Current Style article, and analyses in greater depth the design features of the current "Web 2.0" design style.

Summary of features covered

The list below is a summary of many of the common features of typical "Web 2.0" sites.

Clearly, a site doesn't need to exhibit all these features to work well, and displaying these features doesn't make a design "2.0" - or good!

I've already addressed some of these factors in my introductory Current Style article.

I'm using the term "Web 2.0 design" to describe the prevailing style of web design I introduce in my current style article.

Many people use the term "Web 2.0" to describe:

a resurgence in the web economy
a new level of technological interactivity between web sites and services
or social phenomena deriving from new types of online communities and social networks

Many others also use the term in reference to a recent school of web design. I'm comfortable with using it in that context here.

Tags: web 2.0, web design, web development, guide, how-to, tutorial, style, internet

Free course about how to start your own business

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:35:20 GMT

clipped by: pallefs

Clip Source: www.myownbusiness.org

Thank you, and welcome to the Free Version of The My Own Business, Inc. Course!

Taking the course is easy. Begin with Session One (below) and take all 14 sessions (Recommended).

Build your business plan as you take the sessions.

Course Topics

Session 1: Deciding on a Business <-- Start
Session 2: The Business Plan
Session 3: Communication Tools
Session 4: Business Organization
Session 5: Licenses, Permits, Names (New!)
Session 6: Business Insurance
Session 7: Location and Leasing

Session 8: Accounting and Cash Flow
Session 9: How to Finance Your Business
Session 10: E-Commerce Business
Session 11: Buying a Business
Session 12: Opening and Marketing
Session 13: Expanding and Problems

Session 14: International Trade (New!)

Free Business Forums - Share your thoughts and ideas with thousands of other business-minded people. Gain invaluable insight from experts in your field.

Tags: course, entrepreneur, business, free, online, tutorial, business plan, how-to

Fifty Tools which can help you in Writing

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:32:41 GMT

clipped by: HoneyTown

Clip Source: www.lifehack.org

Tags: english

Free Education

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:39:22 GMT

clipped by: davboz
clipper's remarks: Found through cay002's clip.
Lots more links at site.

Clip Source: www.jimmyr.com

Getting a free quality education from the internet is possible. This article is a multipage second version of my original pagerank 7 page about getting a free online education. If you have additional quality information or links post a comment. If your College, University or textbooks host interactive content without requiring payed login post a comment with the links. Though these courses will not give you college credit at any particular university you get to learn from some of the best teachers in the world.

Select A Page To Get Started

If you'd like to add it, the Independent Scholars Handbook is a great resource for independent scholars. Free download is hosted by Simon Fraser University at: http://www.sfu.ca/independentscholars/isbook.htm

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Tags: free, education, online

Massive Resource List for All Self-Learners

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:47:45 GMT

clipped by: cay002

Clip Source: www.eliteskills.com

Massive Resource List for All Autodidacts

Tags: resources, websites, free, education, learning

How to get 40% cleverer in 7 days

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:10:09 GMT

clipped by: adamc
clipper's remarks: I'm definitely going to try brushing my teeth with my left hand tonight.

Clip Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Doing 'brain exercises' such as watching Countdown, playing Sudoku or taking a shower with your eyes closed can make us all up to 40 per cent cleverer within seven days, according to research by a BBC programme this week

THE GET SMARTER GUIDE

Saturday

Brush your teeth with your 'wrong' hand and take a shower with your eyes closed.

Sunday

Do the crossword or Sudoku puzzle in your Sunday paper and take a brisk walk.

Monday

Have oily fish for dinner, and either cycle, walk or take the bus into work.

Tuesday

Select unfamiliar words from the dictionary and work them into conversations.

Wednesday

Go to yoga, Pilates or a meditation class, and talk to someone you don't know.

Thursday

Take a different route to work; watch Countdown or Brainteaser.

Friday

Avoid caffeine or alcohol; memorise your shopping list.

Tags: health, brain, exercise, one week, bbc