Can you tell a mirror whether it is in fact an ordinary mirror or 2-way glass? I thought it was quite interesting! This is not to scare you, but to make you aware.
A policewoman travels all over the US gives seminars and techniques for businesswomen and passes this information.
When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror (i.e., they can see you, but you can't see them)?
There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms, CR's, Boarding houses, and Ladies Dorms. It is very difficult to identify the surface by just looking at it. So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?
Just conduct this simple test:
Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, FOR IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR!
So remember, every time you see a Mirror, do the 'fingernail test.' It doesn't cost you anything.
Remember: 'No Space, Leave the Place'
Ladies: Share this with your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, etc.
Men: Share this with your wives, daughters, daughters-in- law, mothers, girlfriends and friends
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
YOUR NETWORK DETERMINES YOUR NET WORTH
It's the Network
By Justin Pinkerman
There's no denying that we've fallen into precarious economic times. Expect a lot of job loses and lay-offs in the coming days, as companies close shop or downsize.
No matter how penniless you feel right now, there's one investment you can't afford to overlook. At a time when no one's buying, there's something you must build. In a world where budgets are tight, you can't skimp on this line item. What is it, you ask?
As the Verizon slogan says, "It's the network."
In his book, Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzi wrote about the safety net provided by a robust network of social connections.
"Experience will not save you in hard times, nor will hard work or talent. If you need a job, money, advice, help, hope, or a means to make a sale, there's only one surefire, fail-safe place to find them - within your extended circle of friends and associates."
We would do well to worry less about empty pocketbooks and more about empty rolodexes. When threatened by scarcity, it's natural to zero in on money management, but we should be equally concentrated on managing connections within our network.
Unfortunately, the word "networking" often conjures up negative stereotypes. We've been fed misconceptions about networking, and these false impressions make it hard for us to see the true value of our relationships. Let's debunk the popular myths of networking one by one.
COMMON NETWORKING MYTHS
Myth #1: Networking is for self-promoting schmoozers.
Networking isn't solely the realm of desperate job seekers or overeager socializers. Nor do you have to hand out business cards like candy in order to network. Networking simply involves making mutual connections, and everyone benefits by forming them. By tapping into our connections, we can share ideas, pass along opportunities, and benefit from one another's expertise.
Myth #2: Network is only for salespeople or outgoing personalities.
You may not be a salesperson and you may not be outgoing, but you can't deny that business, at its core, is founded upon relationships. Regardless of your position or personality, you'd be wise to intentionalize your social interactions. If you neglect your network, you'll be isolated when your life hits a rough patch. Conversely, if you cultivate your network, you'll be buoyed by support whenever hard times come your way.
Myth #3: Networking, by nature, is uncomfortable, forced, and contrived.
We tend to imagine networking as speed dating awkwardly applied to the professional level. Nothing could be more inaccurate. The best networkers authentically share themselves (their talents, knowledge, resources) to benefit others. This can happen casually and genuinely, both at work and in informal atmospheres.
Myth#4: Networking is for young people
The most common misconception or myth, (when I say old I mean the 35 years old and above, of course you is the 34 below,) take a look at every social networking page, there’s always a search icon, and that’s because we’ve made more friends than the average young networker, our lives are now in chapters and it’s the people we’ve met that defines those chapters, our high school or college crushes, or we want to reconnect with our old buddies, especially the one who’s made SVP . And we’re now so self assured that we don’t turn down requests to add as contacts, and too polite we acknowledge and thank those who visit our sites too.
THE FINAL WORD
The economic slump reminds us of the transient nature of our jobs and our wealth, and makes us appreciate the relationships we have. In hard times, we can't afford to retreat into a shell; we have to reach out more than ever to lift each other up. Although the concept of networking has been tainted by misconceptions, wise leaders know to prioritize relationships, recognizing them as the surest sources of prosperity and stability.
"The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity."
~ Keith Ferrazzi
"Always recognize that human beings are ends, and do not use them as means to your ends."
~ Immanuel Kant
"Your network determines your net worth."
~ Anonymous
Top 10 online social networks
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:50:00 02/21/2009
DISCLAIMER: This is a list of the top 10 social networks but the order can vary, depending on the source of the information. This list, however, will give you an idea about the top social networking websites being visited by people worldwide.
Facebook. A fast-growing social networking website, it recently surpassed MySpace in terms of subscribers. In terms of number of visits (1.2 billion in January 2009 alone), this website is No. 1.
I would also like it very much if you could add me as contact, I have a facebook, multiply and friendster account-Nards Go
MySpace. This website attracts music lovers. From indie bands to professional artists, you can find them here. But since it’s older than Facebook, this website is fast slipping in the ranking. To date, it has more than 250 million registered users.
Twitter. This microblogging, social networking service allows people to send friends 140-character messages, similar to what we can send via our mobile phone’s SMS feature. If we’re going to look at the numbers from compete.com, 54 million people worldwide visit this website every month.
Flixster. A social network site for movie lovers. Enough said. Also a fast-growing site that has over 53 million visitors a month.
Linkedin. People joke that this website is the most formal and “boring” social network out there because it targets professionals wanting to connect with other professionals. But based on compete.com, it has been getting 42 million visitors every month. This is a social network for businesses, too.
Tagged. Tagged you’re it. No, not really but next time you get a spam invitation from tagged.com, then perhaps you’re one of the 39 million monthly visitors to this social networking website.
Classmates.com. It is the first and oldest social networking website for students. It is still getting about 35 million visitors a month.
hi5. This is popular in Angola, Portugal, Cyprus, Romania, Thailand, Central Africa and Latin America. And it’s open to users 13 years old and older. This website has over 9 million visitors and about 80 million registered users.
Friendster. Did you know that a large number of Friendster users are Filipinos? Yes, this social networking website, which has more than 7 million monthly visitors, has over 90 million registered users. It’s popular in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and of course, the Philippines.
Orkut. Google’s own social networking website is popular in Brazil, Paraguay, India, Pakistan and Estonia. It has over 67 million registered users and about 5 million monthly visitors.
The list goes on.
It also changes very quickly.
By Justin Pinkerman
There's no denying that we've fallen into precarious economic times. Expect a lot of job loses and lay-offs in the coming days, as companies close shop or downsize.
No matter how penniless you feel right now, there's one investment you can't afford to overlook. At a time when no one's buying, there's something you must build. In a world where budgets are tight, you can't skimp on this line item. What is it, you ask?
As the Verizon slogan says, "It's the network."
In his book, Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzi wrote about the safety net provided by a robust network of social connections.
"Experience will not save you in hard times, nor will hard work or talent. If you need a job, money, advice, help, hope, or a means to make a sale, there's only one surefire, fail-safe place to find them - within your extended circle of friends and associates."
We would do well to worry less about empty pocketbooks and more about empty rolodexes. When threatened by scarcity, it's natural to zero in on money management, but we should be equally concentrated on managing connections within our network.
Unfortunately, the word "networking" often conjures up negative stereotypes. We've been fed misconceptions about networking, and these false impressions make it hard for us to see the true value of our relationships. Let's debunk the popular myths of networking one by one.
COMMON NETWORKING MYTHS
Myth #1: Networking is for self-promoting schmoozers.
Networking isn't solely the realm of desperate job seekers or overeager socializers. Nor do you have to hand out business cards like candy in order to network. Networking simply involves making mutual connections, and everyone benefits by forming them. By tapping into our connections, we can share ideas, pass along opportunities, and benefit from one another's expertise.
Myth #2: Network is only for salespeople or outgoing personalities.
You may not be a salesperson and you may not be outgoing, but you can't deny that business, at its core, is founded upon relationships. Regardless of your position or personality, you'd be wise to intentionalize your social interactions. If you neglect your network, you'll be isolated when your life hits a rough patch. Conversely, if you cultivate your network, you'll be buoyed by support whenever hard times come your way.
Myth #3: Networking, by nature, is uncomfortable, forced, and contrived.
We tend to imagine networking as speed dating awkwardly applied to the professional level. Nothing could be more inaccurate. The best networkers authentically share themselves (their talents, knowledge, resources) to benefit others. This can happen casually and genuinely, both at work and in informal atmospheres.
Myth#4: Networking is for young people
The most common misconception or myth, (when I say old I mean the 35 years old and above, of course you is the 34 below,) take a look at every social networking page, there’s always a search icon, and that’s because we’ve made more friends than the average young networker, our lives are now in chapters and it’s the people we’ve met that defines those chapters, our high school or college crushes, or we want to reconnect with our old buddies, especially the one who’s made SVP . And we’re now so self assured that we don’t turn down requests to add as contacts, and too polite we acknowledge and thank those who visit our sites too.
THE FINAL WORD
The economic slump reminds us of the transient nature of our jobs and our wealth, and makes us appreciate the relationships we have. In hard times, we can't afford to retreat into a shell; we have to reach out more than ever to lift each other up. Although the concept of networking has been tainted by misconceptions, wise leaders know to prioritize relationships, recognizing them as the surest sources of prosperity and stability.
"The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity."
~ Keith Ferrazzi
"Always recognize that human beings are ends, and do not use them as means to your ends."
~ Immanuel Kant
"Your network determines your net worth."
~ Anonymous
Top 10 online social networks
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:50:00 02/21/2009
DISCLAIMER: This is a list of the top 10 social networks but the order can vary, depending on the source of the information. This list, however, will give you an idea about the top social networking websites being visited by people worldwide.
Facebook. A fast-growing social networking website, it recently surpassed MySpace in terms of subscribers. In terms of number of visits (1.2 billion in January 2009 alone), this website is No. 1.
I would also like it very much if you could add me as contact, I have a facebook, multiply and friendster account-Nards Go
MySpace. This website attracts music lovers. From indie bands to professional artists, you can find them here. But since it’s older than Facebook, this website is fast slipping in the ranking. To date, it has more than 250 million registered users.
Twitter. This microblogging, social networking service allows people to send friends 140-character messages, similar to what we can send via our mobile phone’s SMS feature. If we’re going to look at the numbers from compete.com, 54 million people worldwide visit this website every month.
Flixster. A social network site for movie lovers. Enough said. Also a fast-growing site that has over 53 million visitors a month.
Linkedin. People joke that this website is the most formal and “boring” social network out there because it targets professionals wanting to connect with other professionals. But based on compete.com, it has been getting 42 million visitors every month. This is a social network for businesses, too.
Tagged. Tagged you’re it. No, not really but next time you get a spam invitation from tagged.com, then perhaps you’re one of the 39 million monthly visitors to this social networking website.
Classmates.com. It is the first and oldest social networking website for students. It is still getting about 35 million visitors a month.
hi5. This is popular in Angola, Portugal, Cyprus, Romania, Thailand, Central Africa and Latin America. And it’s open to users 13 years old and older. This website has over 9 million visitors and about 80 million registered users.
Friendster. Did you know that a large number of Friendster users are Filipinos? Yes, this social networking website, which has more than 7 million monthly visitors, has over 90 million registered users. It’s popular in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and of course, the Philippines.
Orkut. Google’s own social networking website is popular in Brazil, Paraguay, India, Pakistan and Estonia. It has over 67 million registered users and about 5 million monthly visitors.
The list goes on.
It also changes very quickly.
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