MAIKEL WOOD asked:
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The Mediterranean diet is surely one of the hottest things you can try today as any ******** dieter can tell you. It seems to be quite easy to follow being a lot less restrictive than other diet plans and wine consumption is actually encouraged (with moderation, of course, what did you think?)

A lot of people both medical professionals, nutritionists and dieters seem to believe that this is the perfect diet if you want to achieve a healthy weight, keep your blood pressure low and reduce the risk of heart disease. Is it really so? And will it work for you?

I would like to point the basics of this diet: fresh fruits and vegetables rule supreme, a huge amount of vegetarian dishes traditionally prepared with fresh produce (no frozen, no canned etc), a lot of fish, some poultry and very little beef or pork. Well, it does sound very healthy. The fact is, they do have fruits and vegetables in season all year round. As we all know, this is not the case in Northern Europe and much of the US. And nor is it likely for anyone living here to find organic produce at reasonable prices.

The true Mediterranean diet can be very, very expensive.

Another thing that bugs me when it comes to Mediterranean diet is that olive oil is considered to be the ultimate source of phenolic compounds, known to help reduce cholesterol and decrease the risk of developing certain types of cancer. It’s great to replace as much animal fat with unprocessed vegetable fat, but olive oil it’s not the only thing that can help you if you are after more phenolic compounds in your diet.

Phenolic compounds may be found in berries, prunes, red grapes and red grape juice, kiwifruit, currants, apples and apple juice, and tomatoes. Note to any Med diet fan - red wine is not really necessary, red grapes and red grapes juice will do just fine if you are not comfortable with daily alcohol consumption. And the last thing that stands between most of us and this diet is time. This diet takes an awful lot of time.

You have to prepare every single meal from fresh produce. If you’ve ever traveled in that part of the world, you’ll notice that people true to their roots and traditions cook with fresh produce for every single meal, no frozen dinner. Also, it should not be discounted that life on the Mediterranean is generally conducted at a slower pace than life in the United States and Western Europe.

Perhaps another important factor of this diet is not only what they eat, but also how they eat it. After all, many people in the Mediterranean are eating their healthful meals during a long relaxing midday break, as opposed to gobbling down a frozen meal during a quick lunch hour while simultaneously trying to make it to another ten appointments.

Reducing stress can help keep your heart healthy and can certainly cut down on the amount of stress-induced eating that we do, whether or not we eat Mediterranean food.



REGINALD
Nov
09
Andrew Wood asked:


There are some things Britain just does better, like comedy. If you have ever seen the US versions of shows like Coupling and The Office or Life on Mars they are simply nowhere near as good as the original UK versions. There are things in which Britain is not as good at and golf marketing is certainly one of them.

Good golf mailing lists are far harder to find in the UK and are much smaller in size even proportionate to the population.
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Most British clubs’ websites (and I’ve been on hundreds) are about 5 years behind where clubs in the US are now in technology.

A far smaller percentage of clubs have online tee times or booking engines. 

Most pay as you go clubs have woefully inadequate e-mail databases, while private clubs, well, I won’t even go there….

Many people have asked the question, “Will US style marketing work in Britain?” 



The fact of the matter is our marketing is not per say US style (Three of our staff are English) it’s just well thought out, proven marketing.



If you have a larger database of daily fee players than the pay as you go club down the street, all things being equal, you will do better. 

If your website has five ways to get players to register on your website rather than none or one, you will collect more data.

If you are a private club and you provide someone on staff with a manual on how to properly present and sell memberships, you will attract more members than if you simply wing it! 

When I first came to the US in 1980, I stayed two years before coming home. I was really excited about a new shop I had seen in a Miami mall that did one hour photos. I had all the information and showed it to my best friend; the machine cost $50,000 and there were none in Britain. He thought it seemed like a good idea, as well, but alas in our early twenties, the money wasn’t there. The next year I saw one in London. Three years later those one hour shops were everywhere in Britain! 

Over the last twenty years, I could give you hundreds of other examples. For better or worse, most things US eventually make their way across the pond and the majority catch on.       

Golf marketing like everything else is changing and those who are earlier adopters to new ideas, technology, and strategies will reap the greatest rewards… 

No matter where those ideas come from!

I’ll be in the UK playing in some tournaments and visiting with our UK partners, in July and August; let me know if you are interested in a visit. Since I’m on holiday, a round of golf and a pint of beer might do the job, if you are located somewhere near where I am playing! (I charge 5,000 pounds a day in the US for my advice, so this is a spectacular offer!)



LEO
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EDWARD

Nov
06
Filed Under (Entertainment) by Kert
redbearing asked:


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GUY

Nov
06
Joseph J. Wood asked:


In this article we discuss the process of working at home as a free agent. It is discussed about the characteristics and main guidelines that need to be followed for doing such a job.

Working at home in the comfort of a homely atmosphere is one of the most exciting business opportunity. The work may be done on any full time or part time basis. Its an individuals decision as to define their own home-based business. A very new home-based business concept is the concept of being a free agent. There are many online websites which give you a brief information on becoming a Travel agent. However to become a travel agent and then to succeed as a home-based travel agents are two totally different things. Crucial information needs to be realized before getting into this work. A person needs to be serious about achieving success in the field.

Still the doors of richness is open to all those who take up this career as a home-based travel agent. There are lots of important information available on the net about free agent, however one needs to have access to premier information so that at the end of the day oneself does not end up paying lots of hard earned money for making some other party the more richer.

In the 21st century the travel industry has changed into a global home-based travel revolution. Before becoming a free agent one needs to also have a proper study about the background of the travel industry. To become a good travel agent one has to carefully analyze various factors such as,

1. To analyze the best way to set up the office

2. Understand the various functioning and features of the group.

3. To learn about IATA numbers

4. To approach marketing genius for the true sense development of your business.

The work opportunities of free agents does not end with becoming a travel industry. In the famous book “Free Agent Nation: How America’s New Independent Workers are Transforming the Way We Live” by Pink, Daniel H has shown how free agents across America have given a new shape and dimension to the work of free agents by working in institutions of all types ranging from politics to family.

The story does not end here and individuals not necessarily need to find suitable work as a free agent for themselves. Recently some online websites have started which ask for your profile and resume and therefore after matching them with the skills required by that of the employer many freelancers do get an opportunity to work as a free agent.

The traditional system of working forty hours a week is gradually changing. The free agent gives advantage to both employer and the employee by the fact that one need not follow the traditional monotonic time schedule and also at the same time get the advantage of “work from anywhere”. The concept of free agent still has a long way to go.



WILSON
Nov
06
Filed Under (Diy) by Kert
Graham williams asked:


Can give an idea about how to design a particular woodworking product. They also give information about the material that has to be used in making a certain product.

A wide range of free woodworking plans are available on the internet. Indeed you will get valuable information from free woodworking plans that can be used for home renovation purposes. On some websites amateur wood workers share their experience, tips and ideas that make up for great free woodworking plans. Some free woodworking plans that are commonly used are bookcase plans, bed plans, shed plans, workbench plans and entertainment centre plans

Cherry Bookshelf plans: It consists of 13 pieces that are screwed and dadoed together. The shaping and joinery is done with the help of drill press and a table saw. The bookshelf has slats and pyramid top posts. Cherry wood is used as it is lighter. You can use other types of wood such as quatersawn white oak. For building this bookcase you require screws, ***** hole plugs, slates and shelves. The dimensions of these items will differ according to your requirements.

Break Down Chair Plans: This high backed chair and has no wedges or pegs. You can easily make 2 chairs out of 4’x8’ sheet of good quality plywood. It is very easy to make these chairs.

Antiqued Table plan: Clear pine is used to make this antiqued beauty. Tools that are required to make this table are trim saw or handsaw, bits and drill, spray bottles, wet rag and belt or orbital sander. Materials that are required to make this table include legs, apron, fastening strips and table top. You also require ***** and washer, shellac and carpenter’s glue and 8 hanger bolts. Depending on the size of table you want, you should select the dimensions.

Circular Kitchen Table Plan: Solid black walnut wood is used to make this kitchen table. The tabletop which has a radius of 2 feet is a perfect circle. The circular top is on a pedestal base which is constructed using laminated bridle joints. Warmth of this wood enhances as tung oil and polyurethane are used for protecting the finish. The contemporary design of this antique table is much more attractive than formal dining style. Jointer, jigsaw, hand router and some other tools are required to make this piece.

Mahogany bed plan: This ideal master piece is ideal for any bedroom decor. The bed is made from solid mahogany. The bed with its contemporary style has convenient rail hangers A series of slats are required for supporting the bed. A box spring is not required once you use these slats. Depending on the thickness and length of the mattresses the dimensions of the bed will vary. The dimensions should be such that it should be able to handle queen size mattresses. The bed is designed in such a way that you can disassemble it easily.

Jewelry Box plans: This elegant case has a simple design. If there are some beautiful small wooden boards in your house then you can make this box on your own. It won’t take you long to build this attractive box. This can indeed be a perfect last minute gift for a friend.



ALEXANDER
Nov
04
redcorallite asked:


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WARD

Nov
04
Filed Under (Management) by Kert
Andrew Wood asked:


Unfortunately, negativity is a natural part of wokring in a business environment. There is often discontent in some form or another and a good leader recognises this. By developing an inclusive approach to leadership and involving your team in decision making processes it is possible that the likelihood of negativity arising is minimised, but you should be prepared to deal with it when it does appear as even the most effective leader will run into negativity at some point in their career. The big problem is that negativity can be contagious and once it rears its head, can be very difficult to manage.

Sometimes negativity will arise as a result of company processes or changes required to make an organisation more effective. It can also arise over time for what appears to be no obvious reason.

An organisation that is in the grip of negativity will display an increase in the amount of complaining, a focus on why things cannot be done, a ‘what’s in it for me’ attitude and a view that things will never get better.

When negativity arises, it can sap your energy as a leader and potentially pull you into its grasp. A great leader will use simple techniques to manage negativity in the workplace and ensures their own attitude remains positive and focused.

The following suggestions will help you to overcome negativity when it arises:

Acknowledge negativity

Negativity will not go away if you ignore it, in fact it will most likely get worse. If it is not acknowledged, you will lose credibility as a leader. Discuss the negative feelings with those concerned, show that you care and ask for suggestions on how you might overcome the issue.

Identify the positives in all situations

It is easy to be dismissive and ignore the input from our team members. Celebrate the small victories and where suggestions will not work, try and identify the elements that you can work on. Positive actions are often a result of lots of little actions rather than one big one.

Give positive recognition often

This is something that is often overlooked and leaders can fall into the trap of considering the efforts of their team as ‘part of their role’. Everybody likes to be recognised for their success, so be prepared to acknowledge it at every opportunity.

Avoid colluding on negativity

This can be hard! We all like to have a moan about things. However, by remaining upbeat and positive, we put out the flames of negativity before they start.

Focus on issues, not personalities



When you are addressing negativity head on, you should remove the focus from the person and instead look at the issue at hand. Otherwise you risk undermining that person and might escalate the negativity.

Understand their feelings

Put yourself in the shoes of the person who feels negative. This does not mean for you to become negative too, but for you to understand how they might feel in this situation and resolve it accordingly.

Express your ideas and feelings

Don’t be scared to let people know how you feel and provide an insight into what you are thinking. Most negative issues can be resolved when everyone is open and honest about their feelings.

Be willing to compromise

As long as the new position is fair, you lose nothing by moving your stance slightly on an issue to ensure all parties are happy. Just because you are the leader, it does not mean that you cannot modify your position.

It’s not unusual for organisations to go through periods of negativity. How long that negativity progresses is often down to you as a leader. By displaying the correct attitudes and behaviours, you are likely to managing negativity and stop it from becoming an inherent problem. With an open and honest approach to the workplace, you might even remove the likelihood of negativity arising in the first place.

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THOMAS
Nov
03
Filed Under (People) by Kert
anishkollam2006 asked:


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visitindiana asked:


Jerry Wallin has been an artist for 43 years, and always open to the unexpected. While he majored in fine arts, his interest in metalwork led him to open his own business, Wallin Forge, in 1966. He still operates the forge in a historic Vevay home, which he and his wife Sandra bought in 1990 and restored. Over the years, Jerry also pursued his interest in woodcraft. This hobby led him to study the history and craft of the Windsor chair. Windsor chairs are works of art, Jerry says. It is one …

DREW