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Very angry kitten Video

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:12:41 GMT

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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

Funny Warning Labels... (PICTURES)

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:48:44 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: luckypuppy.bravehost.com

"Removing the wheel can influence the performance of the bicycle"

"Misuse may lead to property damage and bodily injury."

On a toilet brush-- "Do not use for personal hygiene."

On car sun shield-- "Do not drive with shield in place."

On aerosol cheese can-- "Remove cap."

On a fireplace log -- "Caution: Risk of Fire."

On a Sears hairdryer -- "Do not use while sleeping."

On a bag of Fritos -- "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."

On a bar of Dial soap -- "Directions: Use like regular soap."

On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost."

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) -- "Do not turn upside down."

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding -- "Product will be hot after heating."

On electric cattle prod -- "For use on animals only."

On packaging for a Rowenta iron -- "Do not iron clothes on body."

On Boot's Children Cough Medicine -- "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."

On Nytol Sleep Aid -- "Warning: May cause drowsiness."

On a Japanese food processor -- "Not to be used for the other use."

On Sainsbury's peanuts -- "Warning: contains nuts"

On an American Airlines packet of nuts -- "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."

Tags: humor, warning, photos, pictures

Use The Force

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:45:03 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: www.webpark.ru

Tags: humor, cat, animals

I'd like to buy the world a Coke

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:44:58 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: www.webpark.ru

Tags: animals, money, coke, drinks

Here's Looking at You Kid

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:12:23 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: www.webpark.ru

Tags: animals, puppy, pets, photo, picture, cute

More Cute Kittens

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:07:35 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: www.worldlingo.com

Tags: photos, cute, kittens, animals, pets

insects inside Macbook screen

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:29:18 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: discussions.apple.com

I bought an external screen for my MacBook. I'm using it for about a month with no error, but today i found very tiny little animals living in my screen. I'm 100% positive they are nog on my screen, but in it. Should I order replacement, or is this somewhat "normal" for LCD-screens?

Here is a link to a YouTube.com video of my "problem" with these insects.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tu_yBEZ-is

MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)
Did this topic solve your issue?

Tags: apple, insects, computer, laptop, macbook, screen, technology

World's largest rabbit

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:35:02 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: michaelcastellon.blogspot.com

Herman, who has been billed as the world's largest rabbit and resides with his owner in Germany, weighs in at an enormous 22 pounds. Breeder Karl Szmolinsky of Eberswalde, Germany has plans to breed big bunnies in Korea, and wherever else there is a demand.

Tags: animals, rabbit, largest, big

Artificial replacement testicles for dogs

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:18:24 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: www.oddpeak.com

Gregg A. Miller (Oak Grove, Missouri), invented "Neuticles", testicular implants for pets. Many caring pet owners hesitate or even to refuse to neuter their pets, soNeuticles eliminates 'neuter-hesitant' concerns - as a 'Neuticled' pet looks exactly the same after surgery. Neuticles are available for canines, felines, equine, bulls or any pet which is neutered. Neuticles should be implanted when the pet is neutered- but can be implanted years afterwards in most cases. More

Tags: dogs, technology, pets, animals, artificial

Dog-to-human language translation device

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:15:52 GMT

clipped by: Scattered_Fusion

Clip Source: www.oddpeak.com

Keita Sato, President of Takara Co., Dr. Matsumi Suzuki, President of Japan Acoustic Lab, and Dr. Norio Kogure, Executive Director, Kogure Veterinary Hospital, invented Bow-Lingual, a computer-based automatic dog-to-human language translation device. The Bow-Lingual's a two-piece set—a wireless microphone that attaches to your dog's collar, and a walkie-talkie-looking handset with an LCD screen. Barks and yelps are transmitted to the handset, where their voiceprint is analyzed and placed into one of six emotional categories: happy, sad, on guard, frustrated, needy, or assertive. Once the appropriate emotional state is determined, the Bow-Lingual randomly selects a phrase belonging to that category and displays it on the screen. So if your pooch is determined to be on guard, maybe you'll get "Are you my friend or my enemy?" If aggressive, perhaps the sentiment will be "I'm dominant." You get the drift. More

Tags: humor, technology, dog, animals, pets, funny