Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Moving in with someone
OK. So now you've moved in together. Cleaner sheets, better life, another set of hands to do the dishes. Wow! Bliss!
Their are things you may find out about your partner that you never knew before even if you've spent a week or even two living with him or her before. Finding yourself with an insomniac or with someone who says their not feeling well all day after being up all night to avoid a normal life. God forbid, maybe, you'll find out she only sleeps with you and has sex on payday.
In a way, moving in together is a good way to figure out before marriage if it's going to be a for better or for worst situation. In this day and age, nobody knows what to expect.
You may find good surpises. How your taken care of, nurtured the right way, feel real good being together and get along better than most would. Hope that's the case.
Their are things you may find out about your partner that you never knew before even if you've spent a week or even two living with him or her before. Finding yourself with an insomniac or with someone who says their not feeling well all day after being up all night to avoid a normal life. God forbid, maybe, you'll find out she only sleeps with you and has sex on payday.
In a way, moving in together is a good way to figure out before marriage if it's going to be a for better or for worst situation. In this day and age, nobody knows what to expect.
You may find good surpises. How your taken care of, nurtured the right way, feel real good being together and get along better than most would. Hope that's the case.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Solar cells as a retirement plan
Using solar energy as a green source of energy in your home may still represent an high initial cost for the solar cells. Currently, prices of highly efficient solar cells can be above $1000, and some households may need more than one. This makes the initial installation of solar panels very costly.
However, the benefits of using this green source can be greater than expected as many jurisdictions force hydro utilities to re-purchase the excess you produce and don't use for your own home. Some homeowners have even taken up the idea as a retirement plan and erected a mini-farms of high efficiency solar cells. A few are claiming that the financial yield after a few years is greater than "banking" for their retirement would have been. Maybe "banking" the sun, is really a good idea.
Of course, years with record rains and record cloud cover like this one in the north east, may put a damper on all this given the dependence on hours of sunlight. If you own a home, their are a number of things to consider. Obviously, a heavily shaded house with lots of foliage casting shadows is not the place to erect solar panels. You'll want to consider all the factors before choosing to go solar, and should be even more prudent if your counting on it for your retirement.
However, the benefits of using this green source can be greater than expected as many jurisdictions force hydro utilities to re-purchase the excess you produce and don't use for your own home. Some homeowners have even taken up the idea as a retirement plan and erected a mini-farms of high efficiency solar cells. A few are claiming that the financial yield after a few years is greater than "banking" for their retirement would have been. Maybe "banking" the sun, is really a good idea.
Of course, years with record rains and record cloud cover like this one in the north east, may put a damper on all this given the dependence on hours of sunlight. If you own a home, their are a number of things to consider. Obviously, a heavily shaded house with lots of foliage casting shadows is not the place to erect solar panels. You'll want to consider all the factors before choosing to go solar, and should be even more prudent if your counting on it for your retirement.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Selling your mother if you can
We're all heard the expression "He would sell his mother if he could". In my case, I can say that I once met a salesperson to whom that expression is a perfect fit. Let me describe him to you:
Friendly, jovial, informative, passionate about what he sells, often around, often offering you some form of participation.
Friendly, jovial, informative, passionate about what he sells, often around, often offering you some form of participation.
Learning to remove barriers as the come up - from homeless to millionaire
Their have been a number of "Success Story" books, publications and even ads that deal with the age old desire to get rich quick. Let's face it, it's a popular subjet. The overwhelming theme in all these publications are the testimonials rather than the details on how to make it happen .A few present a how to that boils down to something like this: (1) ask questions, (2) remove barriers as they come up, (3) deal with objections, (4) give people what they want. Not a bad way to be. If nothing else, it will help you become more happy as you start to measure your success less selfishly.
What's surpising about all these success stories is that so few speak about "what questions to ask", "which barriers to remove",...
In the end, most of time, the story falls short of providing any true insight on how to do it yourself. They make great human interest reading but offer very little in terms of guiding your life path or developping your aptitudes. Most of us are and will stay "simple hard working folks" with ups and downs. Sometimes we have a bit more to spend and other times we spent too much.
What's surpising about all these success stories is that so few speak about "what questions to ask", "which barriers to remove",...
In the end, most of time, the story falls short of providing any true insight on how to do it yourself. They make great human interest reading but offer very little in terms of guiding your life path or developping your aptitudes. Most of us are and will stay "simple hard working folks" with ups and downs. Sometimes we have a bit more to spend and other times we spent too much.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Facebook on your XBOX 360 - A new Live experience coming soon
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360 live experience will soon include a capability to connect to facebook and twitter through new social networking facilities that will be part of dashboard. Sources indicate the new services will allow users to link Xbox Live friends with their Facebook profiles, share photos ad status updates and snapshot game moments to share on Facebook. Avatars links are given and will be part of all these new Xbox Live friends features.
It's all part of the plans to expand the Xbox live experience in the realm of social networking, online parties, and social gaming. The strong affinity between facebook and Microsoft at the corporate level is surely an enabler to allow this to happen. Microsoft has invested wisely.
The latest Dashboard update does not include these updates, but begins to hint that they will be coming soon; maybe very soon. Early adopters may be given a change to preview the update in advance by participating in a Microsoft Beta release.
It's all part of the plans to expand the Xbox live experience in the realm of social networking, online parties, and social gaming. The strong affinity between facebook and Microsoft at the corporate level is surely an enabler to allow this to happen. Microsoft has invested wisely.
The latest Dashboard update does not include these updates, but begins to hint that they will be coming soon; maybe very soon. Early adopters may be given a change to preview the update in advance by participating in a Microsoft Beta release.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Hybrid drive in a Sport Utility
Sport Utility vehicles popularity peeked in the early part of the 2000's. None were more noticeable than the offerings from veterans like Nissan, with its "Big Engine" Pathfinder and new entrants like Cadillac who had to "upsize" and "lux up" as they reacted to the Bigger Versatility purchase fad. With today's changing purchasing climate, recession and all, can Sport Utilities survive on the road without breaking the bank, killing off the environment, or becoming "deja vue" for drivers? The verdict is not out yet on Sport Utility vehicles like hybrid Lexus RX series. It will be something to watch in months to come.
Grief and Bereavement
Having someone we're close too suffer from distressing illness is not easy for anyone. The grief we may feel can encompass many emotions for quite some time after the recovery or death of a loved one. We may feel overwhelmed by the task of caring or angry at the lack of help were getting from others who should help more.
Grieving is painful, yet it is necessary for healing after the distressing illness or the loss of a loved one. Some people are able to manage their grief quite well, and a sense of peace and acceptance comes readily, but for others, the process can be lengthy and agonizing.
Having someone we're close too suffer from distressing illness can be agonizing. We may feel overwhelmed not only by the emotions but by the tasks and decisions ahead. It may weigh on us so much. The cycles between good and bad moments, despair and hope, complications and remedies, can feel like a roller-coaster ride you cant avoid. News of a recovery or terminal prognostic may be met with disbelief especially if symptoms were not very apparent before a diagnostic or if the period of illness has already been long and agonizing.
There is no universal way of grieving.
Each person must grieve and process their grief in their own way, but the presence of caring friends and relatives can make the process more manageable.
You may feel, numb, particularly in the few hours or days following a bad prognosis or a death of a loved one, you feel simply stunned, as though you can't believe it has actually happened, or you may feel Agitated, find it difficult to relax, concentrate or sleep properly. You may dream, see or hear your loved one; Angry, you can feel very angry - towards doctors and nurses who did not prevent the illness or death, towards friends and relatives who did not do enough, or even towards the person who is ill or has died because they have gone; Guilty, you may wonder if you could have prevented all this or avoided it's progression, even though its probably all beyond anyone’s control; you may feel relieved if your loved one has died after a painful or distressing illness. This is not callous – it is common and understandable; Sad and reflective gradually becoming quiet, sad and withdrawn. This is a quiet, but essential part of coming to terms with the illness or death.
Remember, everything here is normal. Sit with another loved one or a friend and share your feelings, don't push yourself too hard, it's ok to not be all-together when this happens, take time for yourself but don't let yourself be too alone by pushing away the presence of caring friends and relatives. Remember, they are likely to be also grieving and certainly don't deserve becoming the channel for anger you may feel.
Grieving is painful, yet it is necessary for healing after the distressing illness or the loss of a loved one. Some people are able to manage their grief quite well, and a sense of peace and acceptance comes readily, but for others, the process can be lengthy and agonizing.
Having someone we're close too suffer from distressing illness can be agonizing. We may feel overwhelmed not only by the emotions but by the tasks and decisions ahead. It may weigh on us so much. The cycles between good and bad moments, despair and hope, complications and remedies, can feel like a roller-coaster ride you cant avoid. News of a recovery or terminal prognostic may be met with disbelief especially if symptoms were not very apparent before a diagnostic or if the period of illness has already been long and agonizing.
There is no universal way of grieving.
Each person must grieve and process their grief in their own way, but the presence of caring friends and relatives can make the process more manageable.
Grieving Takes Time
1st and foremost -it's important to know that the emotions that your experience are normal. Grief and Bereavement are experienced differently by different people and that's OK. Cultural traditions also make a difference.You may feel, numb, particularly in the few hours or days following a bad prognosis or a death of a loved one, you feel simply stunned, as though you can't believe it has actually happened, or you may feel Agitated, find it difficult to relax, concentrate or sleep properly. You may dream, see or hear your loved one; Angry, you can feel very angry - towards doctors and nurses who did not prevent the illness or death, towards friends and relatives who did not do enough, or even towards the person who is ill or has died because they have gone; Guilty, you may wonder if you could have prevented all this or avoided it's progression, even though its probably all beyond anyone’s control; you may feel relieved if your loved one has died after a painful or distressing illness. This is not callous – it is common and understandable; Sad and reflective gradually becoming quiet, sad and withdrawn. This is a quiet, but essential part of coming to terms with the illness or death.
Remember, everything here is normal. Sit with another loved one or a friend and share your feelings, don't push yourself too hard, it's ok to not be all-together when this happens, take time for yourself but don't let yourself be too alone by pushing away the presence of caring friends and relatives. Remember, they are likely to be also grieving and certainly don't deserve becoming the channel for anger you may feel.
As time passes, the pain fades, the sadness lifts and look to the future. Although the sense of having lost a part of your life never goes away entirely, you can begin to feel whole again and move forward.
Warning Signs
Sometimes, normal grieving is replaced by an inability to function. Friends and loved ones should be on the lookout for signs of trouble. Deep depression, lasting sadness, loss (or a dramatic increase) of appetite, lasting withdraw, disassociation, extreme anxiety, frequent bouts of anger, sleep disorders, or thoughts of despair or suicide require professional attention, Friends need to look out for one another, especially in times of crisis. Persistant loss (or a dramatic increase) of sexual drive and uncontrollable promiscuity and excessive gambling are like excessive use of alcohol or recreational drugs are tell tail sings that something is deeply wrong.
The latest brighter brights product
Cheer has long been a favorite landry detergent for many. This summer, Proctor and Gamble, the detergent giant, has announced a new formulation that promises even brighter brights without as much faid to colors. The new formulation is in stores now. Cant wait to try it. Cheer is more expensive than most brands, but it's better value to protect your investment in clothing, linens, and anything else you ring through a washer. To find out more, visit the Cheer website. The coupon links dont always work, but CHEERing out some of the promo's, may prove worthwhile! Oh ya....and laudry is still a chore no mater what you use.
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