Play the role of reporter whenever somebody is giving you advice or directions or assuring you of something -- orally or in print.
Remember the five w's -- the who, what, why, where, when -- and of course "how"? including them in a mental interrogation of yourself such as: "What has this person told me so far"? "What proof has he offered?" "What is the source of his ideas or information -- is it credible?"
You can avoid a lot of problems this way -- whether you are talking to somebody in person or when you are reading something like the promised ingredients on organic produce or vitamins in health food stores. There is a lot of real mental garbage out there masquerading as credible information.
such analysis might create questions you can ask the person you are talking to right away or you can follow up on later before making any critical decisions regarding your health or business matters etc.
If you are discussing things in a group listen carefully to the questions other persons raise and the answers they are given as well.
We ran into this type of thing the other day where the real estate agent was telling people different things.
Don't get caught!. Follow the example of the reporters on "The Passionate Eye", "Marketplace" or one of the CNN investigative news programs.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Cell Phone Danger for Young?
The debate about cell phone danger continues, but in the latest development experts are warning parents that persons under 18 should limit their use.
For more current information on this critical issue click on cbc.ca and click on tech news
For more current information on this critical issue click on cbc.ca and click on tech news
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Fight Stress In Your Home
Little more needs to be added about the debilitating affects of prolonged stress. Except that there are more effective non-pharmaceutical or alcoholic ways to fight it.
One interesting and very effective way you can fight all of this is by creating a very relaxing atmosphere around your home -- with the use of lavender.
This is a proven way to create that relaxing and invigorating atmosphere and can be done through plants (some plants are also a very effective way to reduce indoor pollution as well.) -- or through lavender-based incense.
According to Laurie Pawlik-Kientlen in her recent article in Alive magazine, October 2011, "Prepare To Be incensed" lavender is, "a sweet, floral , herbaceous scent with balsamic and woody undertones" that can create that soothing atmosphere.
She warns however that asthmatics, pregnant or nursing women or those prone to seizures may want to consult a physicians before going the incense route, however.
Check with your local herbal expert or read the article for more critical information and ideas before making any final decisions if you have any health problems.
One interesting and very effective way you can fight all of this is by creating a very relaxing atmosphere around your home -- with the use of lavender.
This is a proven way to create that relaxing and invigorating atmosphere and can be done through plants (some plants are also a very effective way to reduce indoor pollution as well.) -- or through lavender-based incense.
According to Laurie Pawlik-Kientlen in her recent article in Alive magazine, October 2011, "Prepare To Be incensed" lavender is, "a sweet, floral , herbaceous scent with balsamic and woody undertones" that can create that soothing atmosphere.
She warns however that asthmatics, pregnant or nursing women or those prone to seizures may want to consult a physicians before going the incense route, however.
Check with your local herbal expert or read the article for more critical information and ideas before making any final decisions if you have any health problems.
Fight Stress In Your Home
Little more needs to be added about the debilitating affects of prolonged stress. Except that there are more effective non-pharmaceutical or alcoholic ways to fight it.
One interesting and very effective way you can fight all of this is by creating a very relaxing atmosphere around your home -- with the use of lavender.
This is a proven way to create that relaxing and invigorating atmosphere and can be done through plants or through lavender-based incense.
According to Laurie Pawlik-Kientlen in her recent article in Alive magazine, October 2011, "Prepare To Be incensed" lavender is, "a sweet, floral , herbaceous scent with balsamic and woody undertones" that can create that soothing atmosphere.
She warns however that asthmatics, pregnant or nursing women or those prone to seizures may want to consult a physicians before going the incense route, however.
Read the article for more critical information and ideas.
One interesting and very effective way you can fight all of this is by creating a very relaxing atmosphere around your home -- with the use of lavender.
This is a proven way to create that relaxing and invigorating atmosphere and can be done through plants or through lavender-based incense.
According to Laurie Pawlik-Kientlen in her recent article in Alive magazine, October 2011, "Prepare To Be incensed" lavender is, "a sweet, floral , herbaceous scent with balsamic and woody undertones" that can create that soothing atmosphere.
She warns however that asthmatics, pregnant or nursing women or those prone to seizures may want to consult a physicians before going the incense route, however.
Read the article for more critical information and ideas.
Fight Stress In Your Home
Little more needs to be added about the debilitating affects of prolonged stress. Except that there are more effective non-pharmaceutical or alcoholic ways to fight it.
One interesting and very effective way you can fight all of this is by creating a very relaxing atmosphere around your home -- with the use of lavender.
This is a proven way to create that relaxing and invigorating atmosphere and can be done through plants or through lavender-based incense.
According to Laurie Pawlik-Kientlen in her recent article in Alive magazine, October 2011, "Prepare To Be incensed" lavender is, "a sweet, floral , herbaceous scent with balsamic and woody undertones" that can create that soothing atmosphere.
She warns however that asthmatics, pregnant or nursing women or those prone to seizures may want to consult a physicians before going the incense route, however.
Read the article for more critical information and ideas.
One interesting and very effective way you can fight all of this is by creating a very relaxing atmosphere around your home -- with the use of lavender.
This is a proven way to create that relaxing and invigorating atmosphere and can be done through plants or through lavender-based incense.
According to Laurie Pawlik-Kientlen in her recent article in Alive magazine, October 2011, "Prepare To Be incensed" lavender is, "a sweet, floral , herbaceous scent with balsamic and woody undertones" that can create that soothing atmosphere.
She warns however that asthmatics, pregnant or nursing women or those prone to seizures may want to consult a physicians before going the incense route, however.
Read the article for more critical information and ideas.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Are You Ready?
This is the time of year of course to make sure that your house is ready for the unpredictable cold winter weather, but there is also one other thing you should be checking.
And that is your emergency plans and supplies in case things get a little nastier than you would hope.
Do you have a fully stocked and updated emergency kit including enough medical supplies like prescription drugs in case your area is hit by a major storm or earthquake and you are cut off for some time from the drug store or hospital?
Do you have a took kit or other container loaded with tools to help rescue somebody from fallen timbers etc?
Do you have good, working flashlights with back-up batteries. (The best ones now are those with the LED bulbs or light source. They can last much longer than the older types and also produce a much brighter--far reaching light. Just make sure you compare these carefully before you buy. I bought one recently that was supposed to reach 131 feet -- I quickly found out it could not even light up the other side of the street about 30 feet away.
Look around for things before the weather gets nasty so you are not so included to rush to store and buy the first thing you see -- or what is left on the shelf.
And then once you are well supplied with emergency supplies practice some type of emergency response around your house at least every month. Don't just leave your supplies sitting on the shelf gathering dust.
Don't be like traffic police in one major city who went for over 20 years without ever using -- or practising with their weapons and found out when they finally did attend a training session that would have been practically helpless in an emergency.
This type of thing, unfortunately does happen with home owners as well -- with tragic results.
And that is your emergency plans and supplies in case things get a little nastier than you would hope.
Do you have a fully stocked and updated emergency kit including enough medical supplies like prescription drugs in case your area is hit by a major storm or earthquake and you are cut off for some time from the drug store or hospital?
Do you have a took kit or other container loaded with tools to help rescue somebody from fallen timbers etc?
Do you have good, working flashlights with back-up batteries. (The best ones now are those with the LED bulbs or light source. They can last much longer than the older types and also produce a much brighter--far reaching light. Just make sure you compare these carefully before you buy. I bought one recently that was supposed to reach 131 feet -- I quickly found out it could not even light up the other side of the street about 30 feet away.
Look around for things before the weather gets nasty so you are not so included to rush to store and buy the first thing you see -- or what is left on the shelf.
And then once you are well supplied with emergency supplies practice some type of emergency response around your house at least every month. Don't just leave your supplies sitting on the shelf gathering dust.
Don't be like traffic police in one major city who went for over 20 years without ever using -- or practising with their weapons and found out when they finally did attend a training session that would have been practically helpless in an emergency.
This type of thing, unfortunately does happen with home owners as well -- with tragic results.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Protect Yourself and Family
Yes. They are around!. We got a wake up call this morning after a long hiatus from having to monitor our car at night when it is parked outside. Somebody broke into our van, but apparently were interrupted before they could destroy or steal anything as my son found the door left open early this morning.
Fortunate as I did have an expensive camera tripod and other equipment in the vehicle, but the incident was a reminder that with the economy going down the tube such incidents will likely escalate -- possibly with a camera system to monitor the outside of the house.
That is something you might want to consider if you live in an area prone to break-ins or you perhaps have older relatives still living alone in their homes.
Camera systems that could be installed around front and back doorways to deter things like home invasions -- or at least aid in the arrest of home invaders who like to target elderly person who cannot defend themselves could be another good home investment.
Large cities like Vancouver, BC have a number of stores that specialize in selling such types of camera systems that can be either monitored from the building where they are installed or remotely from another location.
Now, before bad weather sets it, would be a good time to install such a system around your parents' or your own home.
Such systems are not hard to find in stores specializing in surveillance equipment or even stores like Home Depot or other outlets as well as online stores which sell a fairly wide variety of cameras, including pinhole cameras which could be best in situations where you do not wish to attract a lot of attention to your cameras.
Take your time and consider carefully all of your options, including having systems installed by professional alarm system companies. Using such services could be your best bet to make sure the system is properly installed and does not infringe on the privacy of neighbours.
Fortunate as I did have an expensive camera tripod and other equipment in the vehicle, but the incident was a reminder that with the economy going down the tube such incidents will likely escalate -- possibly with a camera system to monitor the outside of the house.
That is something you might want to consider if you live in an area prone to break-ins or you perhaps have older relatives still living alone in their homes.
Camera systems that could be installed around front and back doorways to deter things like home invasions -- or at least aid in the arrest of home invaders who like to target elderly person who cannot defend themselves could be another good home investment.
Large cities like Vancouver, BC have a number of stores that specialize in selling such types of camera systems that can be either monitored from the building where they are installed or remotely from another location.
Now, before bad weather sets it, would be a good time to install such a system around your parents' or your own home.
Such systems are not hard to find in stores specializing in surveillance equipment or even stores like Home Depot or other outlets as well as online stores which sell a fairly wide variety of cameras, including pinhole cameras which could be best in situations where you do not wish to attract a lot of attention to your cameras.
Take your time and consider carefully all of your options, including having systems installed by professional alarm system companies. Using such services could be your best bet to make sure the system is properly installed and does not infringe on the privacy of neighbours.
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