Sunday, 17 January 2010

Save Money with Speed Reading

By Jay Polmar

Everyone is trying to save money these days. Finding bargains is quickly turning into the Western worlds favorite pastime. A close second is doing anything that one can to make oneself invaluable to his or her employer.

What would you pay for that next promotion? What would you pay to practically guarantee a raise? In this days global financial market, what would you pay for simple job security?

Self-improvement classes of all types start anywhere from $200 to $2,000 and offer mixed results and mixed promises. There is one company, however, which offers worldwide results and guaranteed in the end result.

SpeedRead America, Inc. has condensed their 3-day live speed reading course into a compact, at-your-own-increasing-pace ebook course to help you"the busy business professional"not only make yourself invaluable to your employer, but to also improve your chances of getting that all-too-important promotion or surviving the latest round of job cuts.

This course has been taught to all the people in the corporate world from busy executives to the administrative assistant answering the phones in more than 20 countries around the world in more than five languages, all with amazing results. Many mid-level managers see promotions in less than three weeks. Everyone who takes the course doubles their reading speed in just the first hour"some even triple or quadruple their reading speed!

How much would you pay for the opportunity to get more done in less time, leaving more time for family, friends, or hobbies? What would you pay to practically ensure job security and a promotion?

With our do-it-yourself speed reading course for the business person, you can not only increase your chance of succeed in these economic times, you can also choose the price you will need to pay!

The Speed Read Complete Corporate course is specifically designed for the busy professional and is guaranteed to help all the people in the corporation from the newly-hired administrative assistant to the CEO.

For a very low-cost price, you can make an investment in yourself that will touch every aspect of your life.

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Some Tips To Make Your Bouquets Last Longer

By Mark Silva

Flowers are really popular to send to loved ones on special occasions such as Valentines Day, Mother's Day, weddings, and anniversaries. Even offices and homes use them for decorations to make the place livelier and less plain. These gifts of nature smell and look amazing, which makes them so great. They have unique shapes, bright colors, and they have the most wonderful smells only nature can give.

The only problem is that flowers tend to wilt prematurely if you don't take care of them well. Not all of us are florists and gardeners, here are some ways to extend the life of your bouquets:

- If you receive flowers that aren't in water, act as fast as you can. Drench them in water, or preferably in floral foam or flower food solution. These can be purchased from your florist.

- Remember to always use a clean vase with enough space, and use clear water every day. Once the flower food solution or water becomes cloudy, replace it all right away.

- If flower food is unavailable, you can make your own makeshift flower freshener. Just add a teaspoon of bleach, a tablespoon of sugar, and a gallon of water. Mix well and you have flower food. Some gardening experts even say you can pour a 12-ounce can of non-diet Sprite or 7-Up in half a gallon of water The soda's acidity will slow down growth of bacteria in the water, while the sugar will feed the flowers.

- Re-cut stems using a cutting tool that will not crush the stems like a sharp knife, pruning shears, or even a good pair of scissors. Cut the stems underwater to allow more water absorption instead of air. A 45-degree angle stem cut can also improve liquid absorption of the plants.

- Some flowers will last longer than others in the bouquet. Once they begin to wilt, remove them from the vase.

- Get rid of leaves that will be below the vase's waterline, because leaves in water tend to promote bacterial growth.

- Remember to place your flower arrangement in a cool, dry spot, away from heat. About 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit is the recommended temperature for flowers, away from heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, on top of televisions or radiators, and away from direct sunlight. Failing to do so will cause your flowers to dehydrate and make them wilt prematurely.

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Facing Job Loss

By John Smith

If we see the questions on the Interviewing message board we can see that it shown some of our readers' difficulties in getting a search after leaving or losing a job. But according to me it is useful for us to start at the beginning.

If we see the work culture of the new millennium one thing is very clear that nearly all work is now short term, frequently even careers themselves. It is obvious that you have to mould yourself according to the change whether that change suits you or not. If we see the current statistics, which almost all say that the average job is only about three to four years now, a rather dramatic change from 15 years ago when the average was about 10 years.

It will be better if you understand that there will be an emotional roller coaster, most severely during the first few days. This ride will include lots of depression, apathy, denial, anger and then some more anger. One degree or another degree everyone goes through this stage. And I just don't understand that why people don't believe in this thing.

Don't start directly calling to everyone you know and start sending out resume, answering ads, and calling recruiters. Most of the times chances are like that you are not really prepare to immediately start a search after a separation. It is not good to do a job search "on the rebound". Because you will say the things that you will wish you hadn't. It's always good to share your true feelings about the situation with only a few people- maybe a significant other and/or a friend would be quite enough. You don't want everyone to avoid you ("Uh oh, here comes the whiner..."). Now's the time to adopt the marketing stance that your career - no matter how you perceive the reality - has been sunshine, light, and success. And you want everyone to know about those successes.

Networking is not calling to everyone you know. Networking is indirect relationship building, quite a different thing.

Develop a target. Years ago, in my private practice, I was deluged with people announcing, "I want to be in TV." I never knew what does that meant.... did it mean television repair? Developing a target is the centerpiece of beginning your search. What is the job function- specifically? What is the desired culture? Geographic location? Size of organization? Do you want to start your own business? Consult? Do you have Dot-com-Virus? This may all involve some extensive self-assessment, with or without outside assistance - but it's necessary.

And then, of course, you need to research your target.

Stick to your marketing plan. It is good to work on the system; there are no shortcuts, except for the occasional bolt of lightning. Discipline and consistency account for a lot in this process.

It is good to be flexible. If you're really listening while developing those relationships, your target might shift and adjust.

Losing or leaving your job doesn't mean that you are carrying the stigma it used to, except in your own mind. Its part of the culture now. And everyone has to admit this thing that everyone has to go through this process one day.

Losing or leaving your job doesn't mean that you are carrying the stigma it used to, except in your own mind. Its part of the culture now. And everyone has to admit this thing that everyone has to go through this process one day.

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Flower's Fragrance - How It Drives The Moods of People

By Kyle Webb

Flowers were the first ornaments, long before jewellery came along. Through their vivid colours and fragrance, they have enabled people to improve their beauty since ancient times. In almost all major civilizations that the world has seen, there is evidence of females and sometimes even men putting flowers in their hair.

No two flowers have the same fragrance. Because of these differences in scents, and of course the drastic differences in their looks, all major flowers have been associated with particular moods or occasions. As many perfumes have been developed by perfume makers as there are varieties of flowers, and the distinctiveness and subtle differences among flowers' fragrances have given the industry limitless opportunities for many new products. However, now the demand for flowers in perfume manufacturing is somewhat diminishing as artificial compounds have started substituting them.

The importance of flowers' scent is not limited to making perfumes. Flowers have always held a proud place as favoured gift items in different cultures because of their beauty and amazing scents. The fragrance plays a crucial role in cheering a person up and transforming the whole ambience of a room. To an experienced florist, the true quality of good bouquets is that they should appeal to both the eyes and the sense of smell of a person. Flowers are widely used in ritual events as well to make the entire venue fragrant.

However, in the search for more beautiful and long-lasting flowers, horticulturists have over time neglected the significance of fragrance in them. With the arrival of genetic engineering in biological research, this pursuit has been given further impetus. For example, carnations and roses that are available today are flawless in looks and brilliant in freshness, but excessive tampering with nature has robbed them of their delicate fragrance.

Thus, how good a flower smells, or if it oozes any fragrance at all, must be the foremost consideration for buyers when they are purchasing flowers. Expert advice of a seasoned florist will surely help you in making the correct choice of bouquets or flowers in bulk that you are about to buy for a wedding or some other occasion.

To find a good florist in Singapore you can either do some quick research on the internet or ask people about who has been in the business for quite some time now. Another way of picking a florist is that you go with a flower outlet representing a well known brand. The large organizations are generally quite conscious about their standards and you can be assured of a good service as well from them.

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Which Profile Type of 'Giving Bumblebee' Are You?

By David Anttony

Bees are all giving by nature. They give naturally to maintain the world of abundance. But each bee actually takes a different position in maintaining the colony as well as the flower garden. So, I thought human beings are the same. We are all naturally giving and caring. But we express our giving in different ways. So, here it is a 'giving bee' chart where you can find your bee type. Watch out for the following bumblebee analysis! The more you share your value as a giving bees, the more we can all do together to make a difference.

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Bee type analysis

1. Change-making bumblebee

A giving bee who likes to see change - who spots every opportunity to do something better and worthwhile. A change-making bumblebee often starts up new interesting projects for others to participate in. A flexible thinker who can collaborate well with others while often taking a leadership role in making change. Many entrepreneurs and inventors are this type of giving bee. They are not afraid of opening to change.

2. Believing bee

A giving bumblebee who believes in one core philosophy very strongly and inspire others to follow. Rather than changing all the time and being too flexible, this giving bumblebee attracts others by being solid like a rock and integral to the steadfast belief and vision. Some of the religious leaders as well as political leaders are this type of giving bumblebee. Believing bumblebees makes for a great leader who attracts large numbers of followers. This bee also can be a great follower who strongly supports an existing belief and inspires others to come together.

3. Caring and nurturing bumblebee

A giving bee who may not stand out as a strong leader but actually are the biggest heart focused giver. A caring and nurturing bee is selfless in giving and is always the first to take the giving action when seeing anyone in need. Though this bee seems gentle and caring, the strong desire to give and care for others drives this giving bumblebee to show some unbelievable giving acts. Many people who dedicate their lives to giving (volunteering, community service etc) are this type of bumblebee. Giving is totally natural to them.

4. Supporting and uniting bumblebee

A giving bee who sees the biggest value in uniting and collaborating in effective partnerships. This giving bee is very focused on looking for existing great ideas, mechanisms, philosophies or beliefs to benefit the community. It tends to support what resonates with him/her more often than coming up with a brand new way. A supporting and uniting bee is less attached to own way and has more flexible mind while being quite strategic about what to support. Rather than taking direct action emotionally, this bee sees the value in creating the sustainable unity. Long-term 'quiet' charity givers and people who take low profile in community giving but stick to the same project for a long time are usually this type of bumblebee.

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