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Any one of the gadgets below is sure to spice up even the dullest of office environments.

USB Aroma Therapy

For all of you new age office rats, this unique office accessory will make your office day a lot more peaceful and serene. This air freshener easily plugs into your computer’s USB port and emanates one of three scents. The scent is chosen with a quick click of your mouse.

Über Hygienic LCD Monitor

Are you concerned about catching the common cold or worse H1N1? Sometimes hand sanitizer simply isn’t enough to keep the doctor away. Thank goodness Korea has come out with a bacteria killing LCD monitor that releases negative ions into your office environment that will kill bacteria and protect your eyes from your LCD monitor.

iPod Nano Tie

This will certainly add a little spice to your long office day. This awesome tie features an integrated pocket that works perfectly for your iPod Nano. Even better, the tie has been constructed from 100% silk and comes in a wide variety of colors.

Sleeping Bag Body Suit

Do you work long hours? Well instead of making the trek back home at midnight only to return the next morning at 6am, camp out at the office. The Selk’Bag by Muschouse is a comfy, warm and wearable sleeping bag that will make your late nights at the office much more comfortable.

Mind-Reading Typewriter

Typing can be real monotonous after hours and hours. Luckily there is now brain-to-computer devices that will essential read your mind and convert those thoughts into cursor movements on the screen. Freaky right? It sure sounds great; however, in order for it to work you’ll have to have 128 electrodes placed on your scalp to decode your thoughts. It’s also not the most time efficient device, as it takes about 10 minutes to type out a simple sentence.

Now if only they would come out with a USB compatible paint ball gun that I could discreetly aim a my co-workers with just a click of the mouse.

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The cult hit The Room is fast becoming the Rocky Horror of its generation. Originally released in 2003, the film quickly sank like a stone and seemed destined for obscurity…until it was discovered by a small but enthusiastic contingent of movie geeks and irony-loving hipsters. Since then, midnight screenings have been cropping up all over the country, attended by boisterous fans who dress up like the film’s characters and act out scenes at the front of the theatre. Tommy Wiseau—the movie’s writer, director, producer and star—has fully embraced the hype and even makes appearances at screenings to sign autographs and greet loyal “Roomies”, yet remains strangely tight-lipped about the film’s production, script, and actors. So imagine our delight when Juliette Danielle— The Room ’s leading lady—agreed to be interviewed for Praxis . Juliette is—of course—nothing like her Room character, the deliciously evil and duplicitous Lisa. She rescues feral cats, she likes karaoke, and she has a great sense of humor about The Room and its legions of devoted fans. Andie Ryan finds out more.

AR: There is a lot of unintentional hilarity in The Room . Did you have trouble keeping a straight face while shooting certain scenes? JD: Tommy ran a pretty tight ship in that regard. He takes his craft very seriously. There wasn’t a lot of cracking up on set. But I can remember one time that I just lost it. It’s the line where Johnny has locked himself in the bathroom and he says, “In a few minutes, bitch.” I was doing okay until I saw the entire crew in my field of vision, stifling their laughter. I couldn’t help it. Tommy came out and demanded to know what was so funny. That made it worse!

AR: What was the most difficult scene to shoot?

JD: I’m sure most people would think I’d say the love scenes with Tommy, but the roof scene with Denny and Chris R was by FAR the hardest. The line that killed me was “What kind of money?” I mean, how do you say that? AR: That was a kick ass line! And you delivered it with such aplomb. Speaking of Chris R…he was kinda hunky. He only made that one brief appearance in the film—was he in other scenes that were cut? JD: Not that I recall. Although I think he would have made a great addition to the party scene.

AR: What is your favorite line from the film? “Leave your stupid comments in your pocket!” AR: Did you and your costars hang out off-set during filming? JD: A little bit. I dragged—and I mean dragged —a few of them to karaoke a couple of times. AR: Oh, that rules! Who ended up going out with you?

JD: Philip (Haldiman) and a few of the cast members who didn’t last. The previous Michelle and Mark. Oh, and I totally forgot to mention, I was originally cast in the role of Michelle. The original Lisa was closer to Johnny’s age, but she had a random accent and a personality that didn’t seem to fit. There were a lot of cast changes prior to filming.

And I have no idea what we sang together. If I had to guess, I probably sang a lot of Alanis Morisette and Dixie Chicks. Don’t ask—it was a phase!

AR: What is your favorite memory from the set of The Room ? JD: My sister spent a day hanging out on set. She’s 10 years younger than me and she thought it was the coolest thing. She got to watch me slap Greg over and over again to get the take right in the party scene.

AR: Do you keep in touch with your co-stars? JD: I keep in touch with Greg, Philip and Robyn ( Paris ), although Philip has been difficult because he moved out of state. Thank goodness for Facebook! AR: In five words or less, describe… Philip Haldiman (“Denny”): Funny, charming, talented nostril flarer. Carolyn Minnott: (“Claudette”) Smart, sassy, classy. Greg Sestero (“Mark”): Handsome, well mannered, classic. and last but not least…the mysterious Tommy Wiseau: Focused, fueled by Red bull.

AR: Do you think Tommy will ever release a director’s cut of “The Room” on DVD? I’d love to hear the cast commentary!

JD: Sadly, no. I’m not sure Tommy would want to hear what some of the cast would say.

AR: What do your friends and family think of The Room ? JD: I forbade them to watch it. Of course, my pleas were ignored. They like to quote lines to me on a constant basis. AR: Have you made appearances at any of midnight screenings? If so, how does it feel to sit in a theatre surrounded by fans shouting at the screen? Do you ever join in the shouting? JD: I have. I like to go before the movie starts and interact with the fans in line. Of course, there were people that recognized me right away, but about half of the crowd had never seen the movie before and had no idea who I was. I was handing out candy and they were looking at me like I was crazy.

I have only stayed for the whole movie at one screening, and that was many years ago. One fan shouted out, “Juliette, is it awkward to be in here right now?” And I shouted back, “Why, yes…yes it is!” Sometimes I do wish I could stay and watch the fun. Our fans are so creative and enthusiastic.

AR: Why do you not stay for the whole film? JD: Honestly? The nudity bothers me a great deal. I was a lot more liberal about things like that back in the day. If not for (the nude scenes) I would totally stay for the whole film and see all the fun antics of our diehard fans. At one screening there was this guy who went to the front of the theater and kicked a can back and forth while muttering things like, “I can’t believe I keep COMING here month after month.”

AR: Do you get recognized by fans often?

JD: I used to get recognized more in the beginning when I went out a lot. Plus, the movie was filmed quite a while ago, so I don’t have my baby face and über-blonde hair anymore. But I love my fans. The ones that find me on Facebook are so great. AR: What is the one question that fans are always asking you? JD: Ha ha, fans always want to know about TOMMY!

AR: How crazy is it to have famous fans like Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd, David Cross, and Will Arnett? Is that a bit surreal? JD: It’s ridiculous and completely awesome. Awesome because those guys are my idols. Ridiculous because I can’t believe they will admit they like it. It’s weird. I mean, Alec Baldwin has seen my boobs! AR: Wow, I didn’t realize Alec Baldwin was a “Roomie”! Has he mentioned it in interviews? JD: It was on TV awhile ago…I think it was on ABC World News Tonight . My friend called me frantically to tell me to change the channel. I practically peed my pants.

AR: There was a prominent billboard for The Room that was up in Hollywood for quite a while. Was it weird driving by that huge sign for so many years? JD: This was really cool because I lived in Hollywood for a lot of that time, and I did drive by it a lot. One of my friends visiting from Texas took a picture with me in front of it.

AR: Are you from Los Angeles originally? JD: No, I moved to Los Angeles with my mom and sister in 2001. I grew up in Sugar Land , Texas , a suburb of Houston .

AR: What inspired you to go into acting? JD: From an early age, my teachers told me to go into acting. I was always very extroverted and I liked to perform. I also watched movies constantly. I loved the way that film can suspend your disbelief and capture your imagination. But growing up in Texas , acting wasn’t really something I dreamed about. I’m a very practical girl. Then at 20 years old, I was in Los Angeles with my family and decided I owed it to myself to give it a shot.

AR: I understand you are now working in real estate. Are you doing any acting on the side? If not, do you see yourself returning to the craft in the future? JD: I love acting so much and at some point I would love to do it again. But as I said, I’m a practical girl. Shortly after The Room , some things in my life happened and I needed to be responsible and make sure I had a steady income. I would basically have to give up that stability to pursue my dreams again at this point. That really scares me.

AR: As long as you stay away from the computer business. Everyone knows it’s too competitive.

JD: Ha!

AR: Comedian Joe Lo Truglio calls The Room “a guilty pleasure in every sense of the word.” Do you have a so-bad-it’s-good favorite movie or TV show that’s a guilty pleasure for you? JD: Yes, I do! It’s a tie between Encino Man and Mystery Men . And…just added: They Live . “I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass…and I’m all out of bubblegum.” That’s a great line. I can’t stop saying it. AR: What are your hobbies and interests? JD: I am very passionate about all animals, but I have a soft spot for cats. I volunteer three days a week at Purrfect Solutions Feline Rescue in Sherman Oaks. Nothing makes me happier. I have six cats living with me right now. All but one is a rescue.

AR: You get huge points for being a cat lover! What are the names of your kitties? JD: Kitty, Lola, Tia, Mia, Duffy, and Milo . Milo is our newest. He is totally feral and we can’t get close enough to pet him yet. But he’s fluffy, cute, and gets along with the others, so he’s staying.

AR: I have to ask, is there a “Johnny” in your life? JD: Tricky question. If you mean “do I have a guy who treats me like a princess?” Yes. If you mean, “do I wrap him around my little finger, cheat on him, and then drive him to his demise?” No, thank goodness.

AR: That’s awesome, you totally deserve to be treated like a princess. And you look great in a red dress.

JD: Thanks, every girl should have one!

For a primer on The Room (complete with video clips), click here.

A funny mash-up of Full House and The Room is here.

Remember the last time you chewed a mint gum, and how fresh your mouth felt? Do you remember how long that freshness lasted? A couple hours, maybe — 1-2 hrs max — before you had to pop in another gum? It felt like a subconscious act, reaching for that box of mints and popping in as required. Use as directed.

Now remember the last time you ate an onion bulb or some garlic cloves? A weird thing to remember, but the fact is — Do you remember how long “that” taste (the taste of onions and garlic) lasted in your mouth? Can we say 4-5 hrs based on whether or not they were cooked or raw-n-fresh? Bottomline is, even with mints, mouthwashes and toothpaste, the smell of onions and garlic lasts longer in your mouth than the smell of mint chewed every half-hour or so.

So if we were talking about bad breath here (which we are), if you had enough onions and garlic for lunch, you’d never feel the need to use breath fresheners again.

Bad joke, I admit. And apologize.

So what do you do when it’s not you who’s had more than his/her share of onions and garlic, but someone else you know, like …

- your boss

- you boss’s spouse

- your spouse

- your friendly neighborhood gossip-monger (god forbid)

- your long-lost-but-recently-discovered boyfriend / girlfriend who seems to want something from your wallet.

…and they decide to strike up a conversation with you

…that runs into hours

…on your own front lawn

…on a Sunday morning

…when you’re sunbathing

…or trying to get some hammock-time.

You could use a pepper spray on them, wear a pollution mask, ignore them long enough in the hope that they’ll take the hint and leave, or, you could just put up with them — bad breath and all.

Statistics (and studies) say you’d put up with them. Because you’re a polite human being who’d hate to hurt anybody’s feelings. Imagine how many of us actually put up with other people’s indiscretions (especially bad breath) — in overcrowded buses, streets, offices, malls, elevators, parties, meetings, and more — just so we’d be considered polite and non-fussy.

I’d suggest carrying a bottle of breath freshener at all times. That way, if we (the sufferers of other people’s bad breath) feel the stink-attack making us dizzy and nauseous, we’d be at liberty to spray just a teeny-tiny litle squirt into that offending mouth. Just tell them ‘This hurts me more than it hurts does.’ — And it does.

That should put an end to most empty conversations, bad breath and all.

Anxieties and fears are to most of us like blemishes which we are slightly ashamed of and therefore we do our best to cover them up.  Well, that’s how it used to be.  I have to marvel at how times have changed.  There has been a tidal wave of people “coming out” about one thing or another.  A realization seems to have hit the world – that there is no one correct interpretation of what is normal, right or good. We each are individuals and as such we differ in our own unique ways, whilst at the same time understanding that we are all human beings traversing this life on a learning curve which is both parallel and intertwining. 

 

We used to hide our anxieties for fear of what other people might think; they might declare us abnormal, or weird in some obscene way.  And on the other hand, when detecting a fear in someone else, we would shy away from it, afraid perhaps of the chord of recognition felt deep within our own soul; afraid that if we allowed ourselves to dwell upon another’s fears our own might bubble up to the surface and begin to beat in harmony with that fearful rhythm.

 

I was intrigued to find on the internet (wikidumper.blogspot.com) a list of well known people known to have a fear of flying.  Isaac Asimov, Dennis Bergkamp, Kate Bush, Gene Clark, Elisha Cuthbert, Doris Day, Brandon DiCamillo, Aretha Franklin, Jackie Jensen, Tony Kornheiser, Stanley Kubrick, Kim Jong-Il, Matthew Sweet, John Madden – these people are all quoted on this blog. And they have let the world know about their inner fear.  Fears are no longer blemishes to be hidden; they are instead to be recognized, and this is right and good.

 

The first step in dealing with anything is in its recognition and acceptance.  If you do not recognize it you can do nothing about it; if you do not accept something then you expend all of your energy in trying to run from it, and in so doing you conversely give more and more of your energy to the very thing you are trying to run away from!  There is no point in running.  Running away is what builds mountains out of molehills.

 

There is a popular phrase “feel the fear and do it anyway”; I would suggest an amendment to this – “feel the fear and this allows you to find a way to enable you to do it”.  By saying to yourself “yes, I am afraid of flying” you can then move on to the next question, namely “how can I overcome this fear?” If you were to think instead, “I’m not really afraid”, then you can never reach the next question – you will never get past go and collect your £200 or equivalent!

 

How can you overcome your fear of flying?  You will find many possible answers to this question awaiting you in books, newspapers and on Google.  I may very well be biased, but I’m a firm believer that hypnotherapy is the best course of action.  I am a hypnotherapist and that’s why I say I’m biased;  But I do have 20 years experience of assisting people in relieving this fear…and when you live on a small Island where flying is pretty essential in this day and age, I can assure you I’ve had a lot of practice!

 

No matter what your fears are, be they big or small, do not run from them; as you turn and look those fears straight in the eye, you will find a way in which to overcome them.  And who knows, you might overcome a fear of hypnosis at the same time!  (You can get a free hypnosis download from my website if you like.)

 

Roseanna Leaton, specialist in hypnosis downloads to help you to overcome your fears.

http://www.roseannaleaton.com/

This article is for those that absolutely can’t afford to be without their husband, wife or other half.  Did you know that every moment that you wait…makes it harder and harder to get them back because time is the soil in which their indifference towards you grows….and it is INDIFFERENCE and NOT HATE…that is YOUR BIGGEST ENEMY right now, so please read on and click on the link I have placed at the end of this article to regain control of your love and life.

are you in pain and confused?

Here’s some good news…

Did you know that most relationships CAN be salvaged? You may find it difficult to believe that almost every break up for whatever reason…infidelity, plain old lost passion, loss of interest, a stolen heart and worse…even the worst situations you can imagine…like men serving prison sentences have salvaged their relationships. Yes, even Ex-cons have got back together with girlfriends and wives after being away for years!

There is hope…

Now I can almost see you shaking your head in disbelief…

And it’s okay…let me ask?

Don’t you know couples that have gotten back together? A girl that has taken a guy back?…or vice versa?

I bet you do…and here’s the strange real clincher…

Do you remember why they broke up in the first place? I bet you know at least one guy or gal that took their lover back after an affair…or unfaithfulness…or worse even?

Think about it for a sec…

Sure! And I bet you know of…or have heard of at least one girl that has taken a guy back that REALLY should not have…you know the ones I am talking about…(and I know this is kind of dark)… the girls or guys that are in verbally or physically abusive relationships.

Now, that is some really dark stuff and I am not recommending to anyone to take someone back if the relationship was abusive…I am using it as a point that almost NO SITUATION is unsalvageable…

“Couples reunite every day REGARDLESS of the situation!”

Seriously, Doesn’t that make sense? That if most of us can think of couples that have gotten back together…under even some horrible circumstances…that there could be some hidden recipe, or secret even, to reigniting passion and recapturing lost love?

Now…I am not saying they were holding some “secret love spell” book and doing weird chants…not at all…at the same time somehow, by MOSTLY accident they said and did the RIGHT THINGS at the RIGHT TIME…and won back the heart of their lover…or at least created the circumstances where their ex gave them a second chance.

Allow me to repeat…they did this by mostly ACCIDENT!

Imagine…

What if? What they said…and what they did…could be “bottled” so to speak? And then you could “unbottle” it and put it to use? To erase old hurts…to reignite passion again…to turn back to a time when your relationship was fresh, new and exciting.

Yes…A Magic Love Recipe…in a sense…

You see there IS a “recipe for love” as well as a recipe for winning back and keeping some ones interest, desire, passion, heart and love…

What they did by “accident” can be repeated over and over on PURPOSE!

And you know what?

If I were you…I would be somewhat skeptical right now…that’s totally fine! I am going to show you some concrete proof. Just bear with me okay?

Do you have these symptoms?

-Leaving the radio off because every song makes you cry

-Loss of appetite

-Binge eating for comfort

-Calling your ex several times a day

-Text messaging and emailing constantly (Text Message Terrorism)

-Constantly checking your email and voice mail to see if he/she called

-Not going out because you are afraid to miss a call

-Thinking non-stop about why they REALLY left you

-Feeling massively depressed

-Feeling urges to spy on them

-Endlessly rehearsing what you should have said

-Endlessly rehearsing what you will say if you bump into them

…and when you do get a hold of them, it usually turns ugly because without a clear plan of what you are supposed to do…what happens? P-A-N-I-C…defensiveness…arguments…and then it gets really nasty.

Do you make these mistakes with your ex?

-We try to convince them we are the love of their life

-We will apologize profusely for everything

-Promise to change for good this time

-Try to get them to see that it wasn’t really our fault

-Even beg with them to take us back

…and of course with every word we utter, regardless of our intention, the more and more defensive, angry and distant they become.

Please know…this is not your fault! You weren’t taught this in school. You probably weren’t taught this by your parents…and there is no “get your ex back” night school…

Yeah?

And it is really a shame too because what could be more important than love? ..Cars?…Money?…Clothes?…ALGEBRA?

So why? Are there all kinds of books, magazines and help on fixing a car, managing money and all the latest fashions, yet very little USEFUL information on how to fix a broken relationship…manage your emotions or getting the love of your life back?

Crazy huh?

And now as you will soon see…all that has changed.

“T Dub” Discovers His “Love Recipe”

Please allow me to introduce myself…My name is T.W. Jackson, I know kinda weird…it’s a long story…you can just call me “T Dub”…I want to say right off the bat, that I am not a psychologist, Doctor or some relationship guru…In fact I royally piss off the academic types and I’ll tell you why in a second…

I have been a military brat…or in the military for a majority of my life. In fact I joined the US Navy when I was a ripe old 17 years of age. Because of my life long military experience I’ve had dozens of homes…in 11 countries… and lived long term in 5 states in the U.S.

And because I have lived in so many places and changed schools so often as a kid…I had to learn…and learn REALLY FAST…how to get along with people. And people from ALL WALKS OF LIFE. I can sit down and have some sake with my friend in Tokyo…or pop open a can of suds and fish Lake Dardanelle with an Arkansas “redneck” buddy of mine…makes no difference…

More importantly…I became really good at reading people, understanding what makes them “tick” and even got to a point where I could influence their behavior and actions.

In fact, I got quite good at doing this, so good in fact that I was the “go to” guy whenever my friends had just about any kind of “people problem”…I kind of felt like the male version of “Dear Abby”…

Maybe you even know someone a little like me?…someone that you go to when you have “people problems”…

Anyway…I got a ton of practice keeping relationships together…and putting them back together after they had come apart…because the divorce rate for military couples is MUCH HIGHER than average.

WARNING: Unconventional Methods!

At this point, I must WARN YOU…STRONGLY WARN YOU…my advice and methods are VERY unconventional. I get relationship counselors and the like REALLY ANGRY because they are charging $50 to $100 an hour (sometimes for months and even years) and I can whisper just one of my methods in my friends ear…he DOES IT… And next thing you know… he’s back home, laying back on the couch and watching LOST with his fiance on Thursday nights.

Now you are free to make up your own mind about me. I just don’t believe that any amount of sitting in a classroom can make up for the REAL WORLD experience that I have under my belt…

I mean, what’s a more valuable experience?…Listening to a lecture on libido? Or BEING THERE when my buddy’s girlfriend is chucking his clothes and skivys out the bedroom window because she thinks he was with some tart the night before?

I don’t know about you, my money is on the guy with the real world experience any day.

Now, if you are hanging out with me here today, I am guessing you have  “relationship troubles” too? If you do…I think I can help…

Here’s how I can help you…

If you have broken up and want to get your guy or gal back, obviously I can’t talk too or be with everyone, I just don’t have enough time…but I have done what I believe to be the next best thing…

I have put my years of experience…into a really easy to follow… love recipe for “getting back together”…and again I forewarn you right now…these are techniques and strategies that are NOT conventional wisdom…and I doubt you have ever read or heard these techniques before.

…and I’ll tell you…

this stuff works!…maybe too well?

Frankly, I get a little freaked out about just how well it works…and worry that it may be used for less than honorable intentions. I mean I want to help GOOD people…I don’t want to help JERKS get girls back that would be better off without them. I do NOT want to help “psycho chick” steal away a married man.

Like a knife, these techniques and principles can be used for great good or grave harm.

This is NOT FOR

-Stalkers

-Ex Convicts

-People with severe mental problems

-Other Crazies, Cuckoos or Whack Jobs

Okay?

Anyway, I have titled the “recipe” simply The Magic Of Making Up…See, it is my opinion that there are really no impossible situations. I have seen women not only wait on a man for months, but take back men that have spent years in prison…and… I have seen men take women back that have had MORE THAN ONE AFFAIR…

And everything else in between! How crazy is that?

And…

You know what?

By now, I bet you really want to see some proof that this works? I would too if I were you.

Here’s PROOF This Works

The best way I know to prove to you that these techniques really work is by giving you some free samples and by showing you testimonials from guys and gals that have already used these techniques successfully.

Now, I also figured that instead of giving you some useless sample…Why not?…make it something you could really use RIGHT NOW? Something that would really be helpful. So here is a little video of me explaining the very first steps you should take immediately after a break up: (This is what Al SHOULD HAVE done.)    just Follow On At:  http://www.MarriageSavingAdvice.com

Every year most Americans make some crazy new year’s resolutions that are usually good for about thirty days- the first quarter at the outside. For some the new year will start tragically they won’t have lived but a few hours into the new year before being arrested for DWI or DUI. Worse yet some will die as a result of their injuries and lack of self control. What a waste of life- even if it wasn’t all that good from their vantage point.

For others, the battle fields of Iraq and Afghanistan will be where they take their last breath.

But, let’s move away from the serious stuff and move into a little more frivolity. I say that because I like to make some mental predictions for the coming new calendar year. I’m not betting the farm, nor even a triple grande extra hot latte from Starbucks. But neither am I forecasting the following without some serious thinking going into the idea(s). I dount that many, if any, will bother to remember these predictions, so what have I got to lose, other than your laughter as you read them.

Are you ready?1-The next president of the United States will be Michael Bloomberg. This is nothing new as I set up a web site last year just to keep tabs on him. As I tracked him in ‘07, there was nothing that made me feel that he wasn’t running- not even his denials. It doesn’t get more wild than this: a third party candidate does what Ross Perot couldn’t do in 1992, but awakened the possibility.2-The Dow, which closed 2007 at 13,265 will end the year below that! Just how much depends on too many dependent and independent variables to predict.3-Our economy will see a 50% increase in inflation (year over year). Ben Bernanke can’t keep printing money and adding tens of billions to the system to try and bail lout the housing market without having that amount of massive liquidity have consequences. And with a down economy, that’s called stagflation! But, it beats deflation which worries everyone.4-The US$ had a terrible year, falling from a close of $83.30 in 2006 to $76.70 in 2007, but 2008 will not provide any relief. The trade deficit will continue at peak levels and more of our enemies will move out of the US$ and into the Euro, Yen, and even the yuan.5-The three previous points above have to take a toll on the price of oil. In fact, it’s the hidden tax of increased oil prices that will cause oil to drop for $95 a barrel to under $75 in ‘08. Not all news is good, but the good news steams from bad news.6-The good news of progress in Iraq will be offset by the bad news of Iran and Israel. I’ll leave that one there without further ado.7-We will see increased weird and unexplainable (though Gore will tell you he knows why)weather and climate conditions that will allow global warming fanatics to claim they’re right while the other side will claim the evidence supports their position. Could it just be the building of galactic precursors to the many events of 2012 instead?8-Bush will not be able to leave office (which allows for 20 days in ‘09 as well) without a major hit somewhere to our interests that will be MAJOR. This does not limit the attack to within our shores.9-The internet will experience it’s worst attack to date. Stay tuned!10-We will see a movement toward inclusiveness which is just the opposite of what we’re seeing now. Just how that will come about, I know not; however, by the end of the year, we’ll see the evidences.We will survive!

There’s a principle involved here that’s called the Axial Age, or a time when the collective consciousness increases at exponential rates, which has happened in times past, and that’s what I’m betting we’re headed to over the next few years. It’s our only salvation (and I’m not talking salvistically speaking alone). We will see an awakening of he spirit of mankind that will rival the 550-600BCE era.

Out of the crap that seems to overwhelm us will come our hope. We are all in this together and discovering that simple fact will be the beginnings of a ONENESS that’s always been destiny.

These days you will find that it is very uncommon to find someone that does not have a mobile phone. Most people will remember that having a mobile phone some years ago generally meant the phone was related to your business, and provided and paid for by that business. The others that had mobile phones were only those who had the funds available to purchase them as the costs were previously very high.

However, with the introduction of more wholesale electronics as a whole the costs of mobile phones have lowered and the quality and features and services available within the phones themselves has increased. This is a great benefit to many families in that children are now accessible to their parents more easily and elderly people have constant on hand connection to others in the event of any unforeseen incidents.

The mobile phone has of course become a multi-billion dollar industry and with the advances in technology and low cost China wholesale options available this increasing turn over of mobile phones is continuing daily.

As users of mobile phones, we are also becoming more aware of the technology available to us through the use of our mobile phones and often this is a big reason that there is such an increase in wholesale products as when the costs are affordable we are more likely to upgrade our phones to the more current models.

Not only do mobile phones or cell phones provide us with additional security of knowing that we can be contacted or that we can contact others in emergency situations but they are almost becoming fashion accessories. With your phone you can have the option to check your email or view website information while you are out and about but you can often also change the casings of many phones to be used as fashion accessories. While this may not be an initial reason to purchase a phone you will find that this, among other technological advances, is often a reason a particular phone is finally chosen.

There are many options available to purchase mobile phones and many people are now turning to those wholesale China products that offer up-to-date models and great varieties of features at low wholesale electronic rates. This basically means to us, as the consumers, the ability to purchase the latest technology at reasonable and affordable prices. We can get the latest and newest designs and technology at low cost.

The “Made in China” image is a thing of the past, and should not have any bearing on anything electronic. Wholesale electronic items from China are not to be seen as a gimic as a vast proportion of mobile phones, as well as many other electronic devices are manufactured in China so why not get the best prices direct from the source?

If you are in the market for a new mobile phone, or looking to upgrade your current phone to include some of the latest features such as cameras, and music, ring tones and even Internet access then you should be doing some research into how you can get hold of a China wholesale model rather than paying the increased prices at a local retailer for the same product.

If you have not checked the models or technology of phones in a while you will find that mobile phones these days are offering extraordinary features and they are constantly being improved and updated. Next time you are considering purchasing a new cell phone, for whatever reason check out what is new and exciting in the latest models before deciding on the perfect phone for you. Then check out the wholesale electronics choices before you go to your local retailers and compare the cost savings for yourself.

Having a car can give you so many options to have various destinations. Besides that, you can also have more comfortable facility that allow you to make your own decision when to go, to rest, and to reach your destination anytime you want to, unlike when you have to adjust your time with other people  in public transportation. There is one thing that is needed more than just the aspect of comfort, speed, or even style of your car that you can be proud of in front of other people. What is it? It is safety. Whatever we do, we need to be sure that our activity will have minimized risks, especially when it is related with our physical safety as well as our loved ones’.

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The concept of garlic and a yeast infection being combined is pretty strange, yet probably the best home remedy for a yeast infection is garlic; it may take a while for some people to get used to the idea, but it really works if you give it a try. Garlic is an effective home remedy for all types of yeast infections, including vaginal and skin infections. However, certain people are sensitive to peeled garlic and may find that it produces a burning sensation on the skin; thus, it may not be a good idea to treat babies with this remedy, but adults should be able to tolerate the slight discomfort. You’re probably asking “How can garlic cure a yeast infection?” There are a few ways of going about it. One option for a yeast infection on the surface of the skin is to apply garlic oil to the area; this will help ease the discomfort as well as fight the yeast present. Garlic oil can be found in health stores, drug stores, and certain grocery stores. For vaginal infections, there are several options for using garlic as a treatment.

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As much as it pains me to admit this, I may have learned something from the Terminator. Well, to be clear . . . it was actually from the new Fox(R) spinoff series, “The Sarah Connor Chronicles.” I have never been much of a fan of this series of movies, but after viewing them again recently with my husband, I must reluctantly admit that “Ah-nold” just might be on to something.
Those of you who may be die-hard fans will know the line I am referring to, but if not, just indulge me a moment. I promise there is a method to my madness.
In both the movie and the series, there is a (variation) of the line, “Come with me if you want to live.” Direct, forceful, and certainly insightful on its own. But here’s where it gets a little weird (and I will warn you up front to make a bit of a leap with me).
In both the movie and in the series, the characters look toward technology to help them. We need these pseudo-human beings to guide us, and ultimately, to save us. It got me to thinking about how it parallels so much of what is happening with technology today, and how important it is that we both embrace and trust the technology around us if we want our small business to survive.
There are literally dozens of advancements that have come on the scene, and, whether you follow these developments or not, they can, and will impact you. You have two options here: you can choose to ignore them and resist accepting them, or, you can embrace them, and leverage them to your advantage. History teaches us that no matter how hard we may try to resist change, it is inevitable. Those who resist change are often left behind.
What Can You Do to Make Technology Work For You?
There are many small changes that we can make to begin the process of embracing the technology around us. I know how it feels to be hesitant, or even downright resistant, to these changes. I wrote many of them off as nothing more than fads, then watched with surprise as many industry titans began implementing them. THAT got my attention. And, fair reader, it should get yours, too.
So, just how can you start making technology work for you? I am so glad you asked. I have worked up a short list that I think will help get the gears turning for you. From there, I encourage you to expand and revise the list to suit your needs.
Utilize Small automations. Setting up reminders in your email client (check out Outlook’s Calendar feature, for example) can help keep you on track, and on schedule. I set reminders for everything from client conference calls to reminders to change out content on my various websites. I would be lost without it.
RSS News Feeders. Streamline your web-surfing by setting up feeds from your favorite news outlets, blogs, magazines, etc. This puts all the information in one place, and allows you to read them at your leisure.
Automatic Credit Card Processing. I used to waste several hours a week in processing orders for my various sites — because I was doing all of this manually. Last fall, I had finally had enough. I switched over to 1ShoppingCart.com, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Not only are my orders processed automatically, but the cart system also handles my affiliate program, autoresponders, and can even handle delivery of digital products. It is a bit pricey at first glance, but if you take the time to price out all of these elements separately, you’ll soon realize it is a valuable investment in your business.
AudioGenerator.com. This service is one that after you begin using it, you will wonder why you didn’t start sooner. You can record (via phone, or upload your own file) short messages for your website — welcome messages, product instructions, special announcements, etc. — and upload a short line of code to add them to your site. Because the file is third-party hosted, if loads quickly and won’t bog down your server. You can also give out a special phone number to your customers, and allow them to record product or service testimonials.
Productivity Tools. Embracing technology allows us to work smarter, rather than harder. That said, below are some time-saving resources, along with a short explanation of how they can serve you.
BizJournals: Search 41 business news journals at once.

http://www.bizjournals.com

TrackEngine: Set up alerts to monitor changes on frequently visited websites. http://www.trackengine.com
TinyURL: Shorten lengthy URLs for easy emailing. http://www.tinyurl.com
ZoomInfo: Don’t Google someone, ZoomInfo them! http://www.zoominfo.com
DomainTools: Identify web sites owned by the competition. http://www.domaintools.com
Blinkx: Track the TV coverage of your competitors. http://www.blinkx.com
Jux2: Locate unique results between 3 search engines. http://www.Jux2.com
Wikipedia: Search and browse the ultimate online reference site. http://www.wikipedia.com
Ask: Answer who-is and what-is questions instantly. http://www.ask.com
TurboScout: Search across multiple search engines for comprehensive results. http://www.turboscout.com
Social Networks. I saved this as my last list item (although I could go on for quite a bit longer) simply because it is one that I personally resisted for far too long. The good news is, if you aren’t using it, you haven’t missed the boat on this. Follow these helpful tips, and start using these networks as another promotional method for your business:
Always provide valuable content. Nobody likes a spammer. Avoid hopping on these sites shouting from the rooftops about how great you are. Let folks come to that conclusion naturally by seeing all of the valuable knowledge and content you have to offer.
Go for quality, not quantity There are tons of social networks out there, and more springing up each day (trust me on this, I have a news alert set up to let me know). Select one or two and test the waters. Get a feel for the community, and then become a productive and respected member of it. You don’t have to be a member of every social network in order to reap the benefits.
Be Prepared to Welcome the Leads. Do you have a lead-capture plan in place? If not, get one. Make sure you have a prominently placed opt-in area on your home page — preferably “above the fold.” Offer a free report, coupon, discount or other promotional offer to encourage conversions of that traffic.
These are really only the tip of the iceberg in terms of embracing the technology available to us as small business owners. The most important fact that I’d like to leave with you is that if you aren’t using technology, you run the risk of being left behind. The Internet offers us the unique opportunity to enjoy a global marketplace; don’t kid yourself into believing that your competition isn’t going to be employing these exact same strategies to get the jump on you.
Little do they know that we have the Terminator on our side. “Hasta la vista, baby!”