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How to quia a bad habit by answering four power questions

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:01:48 GMT

clipped by: phabulosa
clipper's remarks: If I can quit some of my bad habits, I can have great advance in my life.

Clip Source: www.lifehack.org

The forbidden fruit is always very attractive.

Quitting something is difficult when you always think about it.

There’s no excitement in just saying no.

Our unconscious mind doesn’t understand negation.

You never simply quit something, you do something else instead.

1. What will you do instead?

2. Do you really want to change?

3. Is now the right time?

4. What’s in it for you?

Tags: life, hack, howto, habit, quit, zen

Become a Del.icio.us Power User

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:51:13 GMT

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Clip Source: webworkerdaily.com

Become a Del.icio.us Power User

Tag, Tag, and Tag Some More.

Bundle Your Tags.

Prune the Plant.

Build Your Network.

Use Subscriptions to Find More Links.

Some Final Tips

Check out the absolutely del.icio.us collection for more application built on the del.icio.us API.

Share your links on your blog using a plugin such as these for WordPress, and/or you can set up del.icio.us to post links to your blog as posts through the del.icio.us admin panel.

Tags: tips, del.icio.us, bookmarking

Ten persuasive Writing Technique

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:27:43 GMT

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Clip Source: www.copyblogger.com

Repetition

Reasons Why

Consistency

Social Proof

Comparisons

Agitate and Solve

Prognosticate

Go Tribal

Address Objections

Storytelling

Tags: tips, writing, persuasive

10 Must-see documentaries on Google Video

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:52:35 GMT

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Clip Source: nichegeek.com

1. Dangerous Knowledge

2. Dogfighting Undercover

3. Secret Space

4. The History Of Freemasonry Of US

5. The Iceman - Confessions Of A Mafia Hitman

6. Zeitgeist The Movie

7. The Half-Ton Man Documentary

8. Conspiracy Of Silence - Pedophile Ring In Washington DC

9. Why We Bang Documentary

10. Big Sugar

Tags: google, video, videos, documentary, cool

Liberals and Conservatives have different brains

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:03:07 GMT

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clipper's remarks: My prediction is that conservatives wouldn't accept this result as a fact.On one hand, it's their nature; on the other hand, nobody would like to admit they are "stupid" . How ironic!

Clip Source: www.latimes.com

Exploring the neurobiology of politics, scientists have found that liberals tolerate ambiguity and conflict better than conservatives because of how their brains work.

Participants were college students whose politics ranged from "very liberal" to "very conservative." They were instructed to tap a keyboard when an M appeared on a computer monitor and to refrain from tapping when they saw a W.

Liberals had more brain activity and made fewer mistakes than conservatives when they saw a W, researchers said. Liberals and conservatives were equally accurate in recognizing M.

the results could explain why President Bush demonstrated a single-minded commitment to the Iraq war

and why some people perceived Sen. John F. Kerry,

as a "flip-flopper" for changing his mind about the conflict.

Based on the results, he said, liberals could be expected to more readily accept new social, scientific or religious ideas.

Tags: politics, political, psychology, science, neuroscience, funny

Brilliant Illegal Immigrants Protest

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:29:26 GMT

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Clip Source: wannabepoet.net

Tags: immigration, politics, political, usa, mexico, legal, illegal immigration, funny

Questions that will supercharge your life

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:58:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: There are many more questions, please visit the riginal page.

Clip Source: www.lifehack.org

why not ask yourself smart questions that will make you happier, more confident, more powerful, and more successful?

How to Use Smart Questions

My recommendation is to take your favorite 5-10 questions from this list, write them down and post them near your desk, your bathroom mirror, the visor in your car and on the back of your cellphone. Pretty soon you’ll have them memorized and you’ll find yourself using these questions to filter out the wheat from the chaff.

Questions:

What do I want to accomplish today?

What is the most important thing I need to do today? (Do it first!)

Is this the best use of my time right now?

What am I trying to accomplish right now?

What can I cross off my list by deleting or delegating? What is not important?

What can I do right now to take the next leap instead of the next step?

Who can I learn from today?

Who can I thank today?

What am I grateful for?

How can I eliminate distractions right now?

Tags: life, tips, philosophy, thinking, howto

America is taxing for all but the very rich

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:41:20 GMT

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Clip Source: www.sptimes.com

Warren Buffett, the world's third-richest man, blasted the U.S. tax system earlier this summer because he pays a lower rate of taxes than his secretary. Buffett said, without trying to avoid taxes, he paid 17.7 percent on the $46-million he made in 2006 while his secretary who made $60,000 was taxed at 30 percent.

Unseemly? Immoral? Outrageous? You bet! This imbalance is a consequence of decades of tax reforms that have benefited those at the top, with a marked acceleration under President Bush.

Tags: politics, tax, taxes, money, edemocracy, economy

Training for Democracy

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:59:39 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I like something like this. It is much more constructive than liberal yelling. If liberals wants to change the society, they have to spend their energy on educating people patiently, just like how churches preach.

Clip Source: www.hermes-press.com

Training for Democracy

Americans are conditioned to see our present form of government as a true representative democracy. We're almost incapable of understanding that we live in a plutocracy--rule by the wealthy. It's hard for us to realize that we lack certain mental and behavioral skills required for a democratic way of life. We must train ourselves in the skills and understanding which democracy requires.

Precarious Civil Liberties

The Struggle of the Oppressed

Dangerous Delusions

A Training Program

Modern Times

The Democratic Way of Life

Tags: democracy, politics, training, thinking

Kombucha Tea

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:29:35 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I'd rather try to drink some of this before making it.

Clip Source: www.craftzine.com

CRAFT: 02 - Kombucha Tea

1. Get kombucha starter culture.

2. Make regular tea and sweeten.

3. Add kombucha culture.

4. Ferment and bottle.

5. Give it some fizz.

6. Drink and make more.

Online resources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombucha
www.kombu.de
craftzine.com/go/kombucha

Tags: food, tea, diy, howto, cool, make, crafts

Voting becomes a big joke.

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:24:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I was once so attracted by the idea of democracy and that's part of the reason I came to the US. But in the past a few years under Bush administration, I was so disappointed. Democracy seems like a big joke.

Clip Source: www.pbs.org

Voter Caging & Housing Works

	Video: Voter Caging & Housing Works

Was there a White House plot to illegally suppress votes in 2004? Is there a similar plan for the upcoming elections? This week NOW examines documents and evidence that points to a Republican Party plan designed to keep Democrats from voting, allegedly by targeting people based on their race and ethnicity with key battleground states like Ohio and Florida of particular interest. "It was a partisan, discriminatory attempt to challenge voters of color," Eddie Hailes, a senior attorney for The Advancement Project, a civil rights group, told NOW.

Tags: tv, pbs, politics, political, video, videos, republicans, democrats, democracy, race

Zonbu begins to ship

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:01:09 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This is a wonderful piece of little device. Powerful enough and save your energy bill.

Clip Source: www.zonbu.com


Hassle-free plan: 25 GB 50 GB 100 GB	Bill me every: month year two years	$370.95 for two years
		three months free!

$249 standalone

$199 with one-year plan

$99 with two-year plan

Intel-compatible ultra-low power CPU
512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash storage
6 USB ports, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
PS/2 keyboard and mouse

All the plans offer:

Transparent backup
Online storage with remote access
Unlimited Internet support
Free replacement limited warranty
Free, transparent upgrades and patches to all applications

Tags: computer, computers, gadget, gadgets, cool, environment

If we have democracy in America

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:23:56 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Definitely true. If majority wins, we should have all things listed here. I really don't know what is going on here.

Clip Source: www.introspections.org

10. Marijuana Decriminalization.

9. Universal Health Care.

8. Stricter Campaign Finance Laws.

7. Equal Aid to Palestinians and Israelis.

6. Reducing Military Spending.

5. Increased Social Spending.

4. Acceptance of the Kyoto Protocol.

3. A Diplomatic Solution with Iran.

2. Pulling Troops out of Iraq.

1. The Impeachment of George W. Bush.

Tags: politics, politica, isreal, democracy, funny, blogs, american, us, usa

DOJ longtime employee critisize Bush administration unlawful conducts in public.

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:40:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I wish more and more people can see this. If possible, I wish our "main stream" media can report something meaningful like this. Please spread the words

Clip Source: www.denverpost.com

Bush justice is a national disgrace

As a longtime attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, I can honestly say that I have never been as ashamed of the department and government that I serve as I am at this time.

The public record now plainly demonstrates that both the DOJ and the government as a whole have been thoroughly politicized in a manner that is inappropriate, unethical and indeed unlawful. The unconscionable commutation of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's sentence, the misuse of warrantless investigative powers under the Patriot Act and the deplorable treatment of U.S. attorneys all point to an unmistakable pattern of abuse.

Tags: politics, political, laws, bush administration, bush, news, newspapers, newspaper, headline

Body tricks

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 01:17:48 GMT

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Clip Source: www.mohammadi.ca

1. If your throat tickles, scratch your ear!

2. Experience supersonic hearing!

3. Overcome your most primal urge!

4. Feel no pain!

5. Clear your stuffed nose!

6. Fight fire without water!

7. Cure your toothache without opening your mouth!

8. Make burns disappear!

9. Stop the world from spinning!

10. Unstitch your side!

11. Stanch blood with a single finger!

12. Make your heart stand still!

13. Thaw your brain!

14. Prevent near-sightedness!

15. Wake the dead!

16. Impress your friends!

17. Breathe underwater!

18. Read minds!

12/06: Body tricks everyone should know!

Tags: body, tricks, tips, fun, howto, life, medical