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'TIS THE SEASON: Inexpensive Last-Minute Gift Ideas!!!
Running behind on buying your gifts this year? Do you also feel like you don't have enough money to buy that perfect gift? You're not alone. But the good news is that some of the best gifts are cheap or may not even cost any money at all. Here are four:
1. Homemade Coupons. Corny right? Maybe, but they make great gifts for a loved one, especially a husband or wife. Maybe even a booklet of coupons would be a better option than just one. Make some saying free massages, free home-cooked meal, and/or breakfast in bed.
This is also a great gift for kids to make for parents. Make your mom and dad a coupon saying you will wash their car, take out the trash, clean your room, etc.
2. Bake for them! Find out their favorite cookies, cupcakes, or pies and bake away! The thought definitely counts here.
3. Photo Albums. Photos make a great gift because they're a great way to remember good times. It's something that the person can look back at for a long time.
5. Coffee Date. This gift isn't so much about a cheap cup of coffee as it is about the time you get to spend with this person. The companionship you show will be more appreciated than some random gift.
Never forget that it isn't money that makes a great gift. It's the thought put into it that makes it great.
SOME GUY CLAIMS TO KNOW THE SECRET OF...
...THE IN-N-OUT BURGER
A chef at NYC restaurant Lure claims he's uncovered the secret of what makes the burgers at West Coast burger joint In-N-Out burger so tasty.
He snuck backstage at an In-N-Out during a trip to Las Vegas and picked up some tips that he now uses on the burger he serves (at Lure).
He says the key is: After you throw the patty on the grill, slather the uncooked side with Dijon mustard before you flip it. He says that the mustard flavor will cook off, but the process enhances the flavor of the beef.
Has anyone ever tried this. Look, I am an In & Out Conisuer, but this sounds ridiculous. Anyone ever tried this? Someone has to let us know if this really works.
Summer Time GRILLING TIPS!Summer is officially here, which means it's time to fire up the grill. But you can't just start a fire and throw some food on. Here are seven grilling tips to make sure your Grillling / Barbecue is a success . . .
#1.) TRIM THE FAT. Fat burns really fast, and if there's too much of it, it makes the meat charred and crispy. Trim it down so there's only about a quarter-inch of fat on the edges. It'll also keep the grease from dripping and causing flame-ups.
#2.) MARINATE MORE. Most people don't marinate long enough. To do it right, soak the meat in a marinade for 12 to 24 hours, and keep it in the refrigerator. Use one to two cups of marinade for every one-and-a-half to two pounds of meat.
#3.) OIL THE GRILL. It'll keep the meat from sticking, and it won't be such a big deal to clean the grill when you're done. Just take a brush and spread olive oil evenly over the entire grilling surface.
#4.) IF YOU'RE OUT OF LIGHTER FLUID, USE SALAD DRESSING. We haven't tried this one, but supposedly it works. If you pour salad dressing over the charcoal, the oil should act as an accelerant.
--It doesn't say what KIND of salad dressing to use, but I'm assuming that ITALIAN works better than BLUE CHEESE.
#5.) TURN UP THE HEAT. If you have a gas grill, set it to "high" when you first put the meat on. It'll seal the outer layer and trap the juices. Just don't forget to turn it back down after a few minutes or it'll burn the meat.
#6.) INCREASE HUMIDITY. To keep the meat moist while you cook it, put a pan of water . . . or even an open can of beer . . . next to the grill. It doesn't seem like it would make a difference, but it keeps the air around the grill more humid.
#7.) DON'T MESS WITH THE MEAT. Once it's on the grill, leave it alone until you're ready to flip it. Ideally, you should only flip it once. And pushing down on it with a spatula or stabbing it with a fork too many times dries it out.
(WOULD YOU BELIEVE)... MEN TELL MORE LIES THAN WOMEN
Adults actually lie the most to the same person kids try to deceive: Mom.
And MEN are more likely to tell lies than women.
A study found that the average male tells 1,092 lies every year - roughly three a day.
By contrast, the average woman will lie 728 times a year - around twice a day.
And while men said their lies were most likely to relate to their drinking habits, the most popular female fib - 'Nothing's wrong, I'm fine' - hides their true feelings.
Men are also less likely to feel guilty about lying.
The researchers (from the U.K. Science Museum) added, 'The jury is still out as to whether human quirks like lying are the result of genes, evolution or upbringing.'
NOTE: According to the findings, adults are most likely to lie to our mothers, with 25 per cent of men and 20 per cent of women admitting to this.
By comparison, only 10 per cent said they were likely to deceive their partners.
(LOG ON, BE HAPPY!)...USING THE INTERNET MAKES US HAPPIER
A new study found that spending time on the Web could be making you happier.
Researchers found that access to the Internet leads people to feel better about their lives.
Folks with access felt a more enabling and empowering role in their lives because it raised their sense of freedom and control. Both things have a positive impact on well-being and happiness.
The happiest people are made up of those with lower incomes or fewer qualifications, people living in the developing world and most surprisingly, women!
It seems that since women tend to be at the center of their family's social network, the Web is a tool to help them keep their home lives organized.
ANOTHER KIND, REMINDER: FOOD-FILLED KEYBOARDS ARE A HEALTH HAZARD... MICE, DIG IT
Researchers say that food-filled keyboards are a major health hazard. Many people eat at their desks at work and food falls into their keyboards. Then, at night, mice come out and crawl all over the keyboards to eat the leftover food.
(British) Researchers swabbed keyboards in their offices and found traces of E. coli.And they say workers can get sick simply by typing on a mouse pooped-on keyboard, and then picking up a sandwich or piece of fruit with their unwashed hands.
INGREDIENT IN DARK CHOCOLATE COULD PROTECT AGAINST STROKE
Researchers have found the chemical in dark chocolate that seems to help protect the heart against the damage of a stroke.The compound is a flavanol called epicatechin. It helps trigger two built-in "protective pathways" in the brain.
Researchers think that someday, epicatechin could be used to treat strokes better because its protection lasts more than three hours after a stroke. Today's stroke treatments don't last as long.
People might think that the news means chocolate is healthy. But it's not about the chocolate. It's about the cocoa in the chocolate. Cocoa isn't like chocolate, which is high in saturated fat and calories. Cocoa can be part of a healthy diet when it's combined with fruits and vegetables.
6 TRUE STORIES ABOUT DISNEYLAND/DISNEYWORLD THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
6. Communal Employee Underwear
Up until 2001, Disneyland workers weren't allowed to bring their own underwear when they were in character, because normal underwear tended to bunch up and become visible under the costume. Instead, they were issued company jock straps, cycling shorts or tights, which they had to hand in at the end of every day to be washed with their costumes.
5. Flash MountainSplash Mountain became popular a few years ago for being the best place for wasted people to flash. It got so bad that Disney found a way to search through the ride photos for offenders before showing them on the video screens.
4. The Really Haunted Mansion
Apparently it's common for a person's dying wish be to have their ashes dumped on Disney rides, especially the Haunted Mansion. Nobody knows when it started, but it happens so often that security actually had to create a procedure for handling it. Guards monitor the ride through cameras and even walk the length of the track after-hours to look for piles of ash and bone fragments.
3. The Feral Cat KingdomDisneyland has a secret army of filthy and diseased stray cats that roam the grounds every night. It all started in the early years of Disneyland when ride operators found themselves sweeping mice out of the attractions and restaurants. The mouse problem went away when someone suggested letting 50 cats loose to hunt down the mice.
2. The Yippie InvasionIn 1970, about 300 members of the Young International Party (Yippies) went to Disneyland to protest. After taking over Castle Rock, the hippies raised the Viet Cong flag, marched down Main Street USA and harassed the marching band while singing the theme to the Mickey Mouse Club. Disneyland called in riot cops. Fights broke out between the Yippies and the police and it got so bad that, for the first time in history, Disneyland closed the gates early.
1. Gay DaysGay Days is a week or so out of the year where the homosexual community comes together as a group at Disneyland. It's not sponsored by Disney, they just gather there. Disney refuses to acknowledge that Gay Days is an official park day, but doesn't discourage it either.
THE TOP FIVE FINANCIAL GOALS YOU SHOULD HAVE:The website AskMen.com posted a list of the top five financial goals all men should have. But it's 2010, so why be all sexist about it. (???) As far as we're concerned, here are five financial goals ANYONE should have . . .
#1.) TO PAY OFF YOUR DEBT. You can pay off your student loans or your house payment slowly. And I know you've heard it a million times, but the first thing you should do is pay off your credit cards, since the interest rates are so high.
--Unless you're under a mountain of debt, try to pay it off in five years or less.
#2.) TO BUILD AN EMERGENCY FUND. When you finally get out of debt, you could still lose your job or get hurt in an accident, and then you're screwed again. So it's not enough to break even, you NEED to have an emergency fund.
--You're supposed to have three to six months worth of living expenses saved up. Some people even say that because of the recession, you should have even more. It might sound impossible, but you just have to start.
--The best thing to do is have part of your paycheck automatically deposited into a separate savings account. Don't put it in a CD or invest it in the stock market. The whole point is, you need to be able to access it at any time.
#3.) TO BUY LOTS OF INSURANCE. Not just health insurance. Life insurance too, especially if you have kids. And make sure you have ENOUGH car insurance. The bare-bones plans don't cover much.
#4.) TO OWN REAL ESTATE. The record number of foreclosures over the past few years has a lot of people thinking twice. But owning a home makes sense, because then you're not throwing away money every month on rent.
--And you don't have to buy up a bunch of houses and try to flip them or anything. Just one house is a good goal. But don't buy a house unless you KNOW you can afford it.
--That means knowing you'll have to spend money on things like maintenance, property taxes, and insurance.
#5.) TO SAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR RETIREMENT. People hate saving for retirement, because it's a big chunk of money they don't get to spend for a LONG time. But it's an IMPORTANT chunk of money.
--Basically, you're supposed to put ten percent of your income away. If you've got a 401K at work, and it has a program where your company will match what you pay in, then you want to do at least enough to meet the requirements.
--If your company DOESN'T offer a 401K, look into getting an Individual Retirement Account . . . or I.R.A.
(AskMen.com)
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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A Quick Guide for Holiday Tipping
According to a survey Consumer Reports, the average holiday tip is between ten and $25. About a third of people said they'll tip the person who delivers their newspaper. And about 25% plan to tip their dog-walker.
--But in every category except housekeeping, more than half of people said they're NOT giving tips out.
--The website Gifts.com has a new guide for what you should be tipping this year. Here's a quick list of people you should at least THINK about.
#1.) Doormen. Anywhere from $10 to $100 each, depending on how much they do for you. And you don't have to spread out the tips equally. If one of them is nicer, give him more.
#2.) Building Superintendents. Again, anywhere from $10 to $100. But tip lss if you also tip him during the year.
#3.) Barbers, Hairdressers, and Manicurists. If you're getting your hair cut or your nails done this month, and you always go to the same person, just double your NORMAL tip.
--If you're NOT planning to go, don't make a special trip. Since you normally tip them when you see them, there's no need to tip them again for the holidays.
#4.) Your Gardener. $20 to $50. But if you use a service that sends a different gardener every week, don't tip at all.
#5.) Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters. One or two weeks-worth pay. So, if you give them $30 a week, a $60 tip is generous.
#6.) Babysitter. If they only babysit every now and then, don't worry about it. But if it's on a regular basis, one or two nights' pay is good. Or go with a gift card.
--If it's a full-time NANNY, it should be somewhere between one week and one MONTH'S pay.
--For your day care staff, $25 to $70 for each staff member. Plus a small gift from your child.
#7.) Your Housekeeper. If you don't normally tip them, give them about one week's pay. But only if it's the same cleaning person every time.
#8.) Your Mailman. He's not allowed to receive cash, so go with a gift worth about $20. But don't feel like you HAVE to. If you have more than one mailman, don't worry about it.
--Or, instead of a gift, just send an email to his supervisor explaining what a great job he's done all year.
--FedEx doesn't allow drivers to accept cash or gifts worth more than $75. U.P.S. doesn't have a policy.
#9.) Your Assistant at Work. Buy them a gift worth at least $50. If they've been with you a long time, spend more. A gift certificate, or tickets to an event are both good. But avoid anything too personal, like clothing or perfume.
#10.) Miscellaneous Service People. For more random people . . . like your spinning instructor at the gym, or your favorite checkout person at the grocery store . . . gift cards are usually fine. But not necessary.
(Gifts.com / Investopedia.com)
Only 62% of People Give Holiday Tips . . . Childcare Workers Get Tipped Most Often and Garbage Men the Least Often
--Childcare providers are the most likely to get a holiday tip. 61% of people who use a daycare or a sitter give them a tip.
--The next person most likely to be tipped is the housekeeper. 59% of customers give them something for the holidays, and housekeepers get higher tips than anyone else on the "Consumer Reports" list . . . an average of $50.
--People are giving less holiday love to their kids' teachers. Only 48% of parents give the teacher something for the holidays, which is down from 60% last year.
--The people LEAST likely to get a tip are garbage men. Only 12% of customers tip them.
--Of the people who DON'T tip for the holidays, 48% said they can't afford it. 40% said it's not customary to tip some service providers, and one in eight people say they dread holiday tipping.
Worst Christmas Cards, EVER!!!!!
You think some of the cards you received are bad? Take a look at these!
Mmmm, yeah...
OK, not the worst I. gotta admit, that's kinda cool.
Mmmmm, right...
These people must really love theatre...
Bummer...
Yeah...
There are, no words...
Our family has a picture like this! My brother was the culprit!!
Kid, I don't blame ya...
A Dog That Stands on Two Legs While Peeing!!
The Video speaks for itself...
Steven Tyler Looks Like My Grandma...
Yesterday we brought you the story of lead Singer of Aerosmith and American Idol judge, Steven Tyler's "fall" in the shower yesterday. Steven claims he had food poisening and fell in the shower. Well, to quell any rumors, Steven decided to be interviewed on the 'Today Show' with Matt Lauer. Steven sent a pic. Is it me or does he remind me of my grandma? You make the call...
Gotta hand it to him, he knows the show must go on. Here is Steven performing that night - blackeye and all.
Follow up: Does Your School Recite The Pledge of Alliagiance In Your School?
Back in September, as students we're headed back to school, we asked, "Does
your class recite the Pledge of Alligiance in your school?" We were amazed to find out that there were many schools who did not. In fact, one school North Monterey County has not for years. After hearing thi that morning, Christene Fairchild decided she need to act. She did. Read what one person can do when they act on their passions.
http://www.nmchs.com/activities/talon/tal11oct/p5octal.pdf
Gerard Butler filming 'Of Mavericks and Men' in Santa Cruz!
The star of '300', 'The Ugly Truth', 'Bouty Hunter', Phantom of The Opera' is filming the surfing flick on the beaches of Santa Cruz. Expeted release date is release Oct. 26, 2012. Get over and see if you can get a closer peek!
Here are the Eight Secrets to Spotting a Liar: Pamela Meyer is an expert on LYING. She's studied people for DECADES to find the main signs that they're not telling the truth. And she put together this list of the eight secrets of spotting someone who might be lying to you. Check it out . . . #1.) Liars distance themselves from the subject. Like, for example, how BILL CLINTON said "I did not have sexual relations with THAT WOMAN." Saying "that woman" was a way to distance himself. #2.) Liars use qualifying language. Things like "to tell you the truth" or "if I'm being honest." #3.) Liars look you in the eye TOO much. They also don't fidget, and freeze their upper body. #4.) Liars offer up too many details. #5.) Liars who are trying to avoid punishment are more likely to suggest strict punishments. For example, OJ'S hunt for the real killers. #6.) Liars put barrier objects between themselves and the person questioning them. Even little barriers, like picking up a pillow, or putting a coffee mug on the table. #7.) Liars repeat questions before answering them. #8.) Liars point their feet toward an exit.
COSTUMES FOR LAZY PEOPLE
For Halloween, some guys go all out, spending a ton of time and money on their costume, hoping to make an impact at the parties.
That's one way to go.
Another way to go is to wait till the last minute and throw something together, knowing that "it's what's on the inside that counts."
Here are some costume ideas for lazy people:
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Self-Portrait -- Get a giant frame from a secondhand store and frame your face. Or ... if you're able to pull it off, hang it off your belt in the back and frame your backside.
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Smartie Pants -- Take a hot glue gun and attach rolls of Smarties candies to a pair of old pants. Yes, you will look like a tool. But, as the night rolls on, you might get some women to try to rip the candies from your pants with their teeth.
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Mummy -- The old standby ... Just wrap yourself in toilet paper.
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Hugh Hefner -- Put on your pajamas, get a silk robe, slippers and a pipe. You'll be an instant babe magnet. Or not.
Jack Black joins Keith Urban onstage and owns 'The Devil Went Down To Georgia'!
Actor / Comedian Jack Black joined Keith Urban at his Staples Center show in Los Angeles over the weekend when they tore into the Charlie Daniels classic.
Are Girls in Japan Getting Cosmetic Dental Surgery to Make Their Teeth Crooked?
Before writing another check to your kid's orthodontist, you might want to consider moving to Japan.
--Young girls are rushing to dental salons in Tokyo to sign up for a cosmetic procedure called yaeba . . . which gives them crooked teeth.
--Yaeba means "double tooth" in Japanese. The procedure pushes a girl's canine teeth forward, giving her a slight vampire-fang effect.
--The idea is to make the girl look more like a cat. A lot of times, yaeba also lengthens and sharpens the two teeth to make her look even more feline.
--As a result, girls have two teeth sticking out of the corners of their mouth when they smile.
--Many female Japanese celebrities have gotten yaeba, and the procedure has grown in popularity in recent years.
--Now, girls who can't afford the full yaeba can get fake adhesive teeth stuck on top of their real canine teeth to get crooked fang teeth without costly surgery.
Ashton Kutcher's "Two and a Half Men" Trailer is Probably Nicer than Your House
While
CHARLIE SHEEN is busy catching beer cans thrown at him by the subhumanoid white-trash fans of clown-faced rappers, ASHTON KUTCHER is kicking back in a trailer that's sweeter than most people's HOMES.
--It's actually difficult to call Ashton's trailer on the set of "Two and a Half Men" a trailer, especially after you take in these pics.
--It's 53 feet long and 1,100 square feet. It's got two floors, a living area, two bathrooms, a kitchen with granite counter tops and a conference area.
--There are seven, 60-inch 3D TVs throughout and a wireless, touch-screen remote control for heat, air conditioning, lighting and window blinds.
--There's also an outside patio area with a retractable awning.
--This thing costs $8,750 a week to rent. There's no word who's footing the bill for that.
I don't do coffee in the morning, but I do start my morning with a Rockstar from Chevron's ExtraMile!
2 Foot Long Baby!!
Born in Texas! See the video here...
Half of Americans Have Worked for a Terrible Boss . . . And Most of the Time, We Just Kinda Suck It Up and Take It
At some point, about half of the people in this country say they've worked for an awful boss. That's sad, but not the saddest part. No, the saddest part is that the majority of us felt like our only choice was to suck it up and take the abuse.
--In a new survey by the staffing service OfficeTeam, 46% of Americans say they've worked for a terrible boss. And 59% of those people stayed in their jobs and just took it.
--Only 11% quit without another job already lined up. 27% actively tried to line up a new job and quit once they had one.
--OfficeTeam also has some tips for how to handle different kinds of bosses in case you're one of the three-fifths who stays in a bad situation . . .
--MICROMANAGER. Build trust. Never miss deadlines, be obsessive about details, and keep your boss posted on your step-by-step progress.
--BULLY. Stand up for yourself. When they shoot down a good idea, try to calmly explain your rationale. They could react positively to a voice of reason.
--BAD COMMUNICATOR. Try to schedule regular check-ins so you can make sure you ask the right questions and take care of all the necessary details.
--UNPREDICTABLE. Don't take mood swings personally. And when your boss is going through a bad mood, keep your communication limited to urgent issues.
Newsweek Photoshopped Princess Di into a Kate Middleton Photo
Not sure if you find this kinda creepy, but Newsweek Magazine has Photoshopped a digitally aged 50-year old Princess Diana with what would be her Daughter-In-Law, the newly crowned Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.
As you know, Princess Diana perished in a fatal car crash in 1997. That is what makes it weird. Apparently the Royal Family is not happy with the photo and find it highly inappropriate.
Tim McGraw Boots Drunk Fans From Show!
TIM MCGRAW has no patience for unruly fans. Even drunk ones that are kind of cute. Tim yanked a wasted young woman from his show last Saturday at The Gorge near Quincy, Washington . . . and had her removed from the venue.
According to the story, two girls wanted to get a high five from Tim as he approached the edge of the stage . . . so they bulldozed their way past the aforementioned drunk chick.
That set her off so she tossed her drink on them . . . and some of it hit two other dudes who were standing nearby. That's when tempers flared. Tim saw it all go down, so he stopped the show and tried to restore peace. By now the two guys were cussing out the drunk girl and possibly threatening her.
Tim decided it was time to yank the wasted chick completely out of the crowd. And then he ALSO had security remove the two guys. They argued their point but Tim would have none of it. He kept saying, "You've got no choice in the matter."
Gene Simmons partner of 28 years, Shannon Tweed walks out of interview
Gene Simmons and his partner of 28 years, have seem to hit a skid lately when it comes to their relationship. The latest episode, Gene apparently took some photos with some ladies and Shannon found their phone numbers. Gene has allegedly slept with over 4000 women. This seems to be the final straw.
Trace Adkins House Destroyed By Fire
A fire destroyed Trace Adkins' Brentwood, Tenn. home.
GONE are all of his music awards and his family's possessions.
Trace's Wife Rhonda talks about the fire that took their home.
Trace and wife Rhonda called the once-beautiful 5,000-square-foot mansion home for almost 11 years, she said. Now, it is a total loss.
Two of the couple’s children were in the house when the fire started — the youngest, ages 9 and 6 — along with houseguests who were looking after them. Everyone made it out safely, including the family pets.
Rhonda Adkins is sad, but says: “You can replace things, not people. I’m just glad that my children are safe.
“I’m sad because we lost irreplaceable things like all Trace’s awards and our family photos.”
She was about three minutes away from the house when she saw the smoke and a neighbor called to say: “Your house is on fire!”
By the time she got there, "the house was fully engulfed”.
Trace Adkins was on a plane to Alaska Saturday afternoon...
He will be back in Nashville this week for the CMA Music Festival. He is scheduled to take the stage at LP Field Saturday night.
Rhonda Adkins said the family plans to stay at their farm in Eagleville.
There's a New Study About Why You Shouldn't Give Money To Panhandlers
Here's a new excuse the next time a homeless guy asks you for change. Don't go through that ridiculous act where you pat your pockets and say, "Uh, sorry, I don't have any." Just say, "A study told me not to."
According to a report in "The Atlantic", the Department of Housing and Urban Development says that if you REALLY want to help the homeless, you should give money to charitable organizations that help them, NOT to the people themselves.
First off, the old line that "he's probably just going to use the money to buy alcohol or drugs" is kinda true . . . more than three out of five homeless people in the study were addicted to one or both.
But beyond that, the problem is that homeless people don't have a way to SAVE money.
A full-time panhandler will generally make between $600 and $1,500 every month. And because they don't have a bank account . . . or even a safe place to store the money . . . they usually try to spend it as quickly as they get it.
While that gives them short-term help, like a meal, it doesn't help any long-term goal like, you know, not being homeless anymore.
The study found that giving money to organizations that work to get the homeless off the street and into jobs are much, much better long-term ways to help the homeless than tossing some change or a dollar into a cup.
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Big Breakfast May NOT Be Key To Slimming Down |
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Conventional wisdom says that eating a hearty breakfast keeps you from overeating the rest of the day. Well, according to a new German study, that might NOT be the case. Researchers found that breakfast habits varied, with some people skipping breakfast altogether and other times consuming either a big or small meal. But, those who ate a big breakfast ended up eating more calories at the end of the day than those who either skipped breakfast or ate a regular-sized breakfast.
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8 WAYS WOMEN CAN GET AHEAD IN THE WORKPLACE
Career authors and workpalce experts offer advice...
1. Quit thinking the workplace is fair
Gender matters, (so says professor Sheila Wellington, who teaches the course "Women in Business Leadership" at New York University's Stern School of Business.)
One of the most common mistakes women make is believing the playing field is equal. "They have it in their minds that it doesn't matter if I'm a woman."
By acknowledging the barriers ahead, women can better plan their careers. Some managers still believe women may not work as hard or put in as many hours. A woman can overcome this assumption by putting herself forward and offering to do more work.
2. What are you waiting for?
Many women believe if they do what they are told, they will be noticed and rewarded.
In fact, "hard work typically begets more hard work."
One expert advises women should subtly call attention to their achievements. When it comes to compliments, she says women tend to reply shyly instead of owning her accomplishment by saying, "Thank you for noticing."
Asking for assignments that can help build your career is another way to get your manager's attention. Women should also speak up quickly at meetings. Employees who are the first to speak at a meeting are seen as having more self-confidence than those who make comments at the end.
3. Don't be afraid to ask
Women are less likely to ask for a pay raise than men. A 2008 Washington Post survey reported women were 85 percent less likely to ask for a promotion than their male counterparts.
"If you lack the courage to ask your supervisor for something, then the answer is always 'no'. What's the worse that could happen?"
Women should investigate the pay for their roles at similar companies or cities. By doing the research, women can negotiate a better pay or a new job offer.
4. Don't ever, ever cry at work
One expert has heard stories of women losing their jobs because they were perceived as "over-emotional."
Criers are more likely to ruin their credibility with coworkers and managers. To avoid a meltdown, women should take time outside of work to think of situations that make them upset and practice how to cope with them calmly.
5. Make the most out of feedback and criticism
It's not easy to swallow your mistakes, but sometimes you just have to do it.
You have to let your boss be able to give you honest feedback. Politely handling negative feedback can demonstrate you are a resilient and receptive worker.
6. Look outside the office for opportunities
Just showing up to your cubicle is not enough. Actively participating in social outings, outside company functions and parties is just as important.
Women tend to hold the misperception that if they work extra hours, they can advance their career. Instead, the best way to network may be golfing with the guys or grabbing a beer with your coworkers.
"You really have to press the flesh. You have to let people know and see you."
7. Remember wealth is more than a paycheck
A job brings fringe benefits such as 401(k) plans and other employer contributions, and women should be taking advantage of them. Women are less likely to invest in these benefits than men. Experts advise they should start contributing to their 401(k) immediately after their first job.
"Income is important, but wealth is what lets people retire comfortably."
8. The way you look and talk matters
Your attire and speaking skills affect how others perceive you, and it's nothing personal.
Company cultures may vary, but proper workplace etiquette is essential for landing the next big job. One expert advises young women to look to how successful senior female managers dress and emulate that style.
When women communicate, they should stick with simple but confident sentences. The more words used, the softer the message sounds. Women can also practice short speeches at home to help push their main ideas to the beginning.
Keith Urban Topless!!!JustJared.com has some pics of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman chillin on their balcony in Sydney, Australia.
Take a look at more pictures of Keith catching some rays while Nicole exercises.
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