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Do This Before You Get Laid-Off 10.10.2009 20:53 by: Laurie Dunnavant Self improvement The economy is getting better, right? Or maybe, not so much. If you think you might be laid-off or down-sized or if you've just received the bad news, here are some tips to make life less stressful and your transition easier. Save your cash! OK, this might seem obvious if you've just lost your job, but if you are worried about the possibility of being downsized, start now to conserve your cash. It's not really fun to cut back but it will diminish the stress. Some obvious places to cut back include: Eating out. Try cooking at home. There are millions of recipes on-line that you can try. You can also check out cookbooks from the library. Learning new techniques and recipes will make cuttin..[MORE]	Dare to Be Younique 10.10.2009 20:53 by: Anese Cavanaugh Self improvement This morning I had a friend of mine say "Thank you for being you..." My response? "Thanks! I work hard at it!" Afterwards I started thinking about this - because that statement is a bit counter intuitive and counter cultural. Because it should be easy to just be me. It's all I have to do. In fact, usually people would say "just be yourself - it's easiest - you don't have to be anyone else, just be you." I agree. We can only be ourselves. We're our best selves. I'm my best version of me (at least I try to be), you're you...we're us. No duplicates. Just be....So I'm in agreement, think it's a total waste of energy and time to try and be someone you're not, am thrilled that we're all as uniq..[MORE]
What Are We Looking For - Success, Happiness, Or Something in Between? 10.10.2009 20:52 by: Bethsie P Gousse Self improvement A man spent the last twenty two years of his life preparing to catch a "success" train bound to "somewhere". He watched as the doors closed after one last man got in. "I won't give up" he thought to himself, "I would just have to catch up to it sooner or later." And so he began to "run" towards it. He was adamant; his only problem was, every time he got close to it, the train seemed to accelerate. That was just a small deterrent he had to overcome, he would persevere. Yes, he could do it! And so, he continued to surge forward after the train. Unquestionably, his persistence was commendable, until one day, tired and exhausted, he realized he was chasing a dream. He needed to relinquish thi..[MORE]	All About Tetris 10.10.2009 20:52 by: Kristel Nicole Eniego Games & hobbies The Tetris game is truly one of the world's most popular games. Right now, perhaps billions of kids are playing free Tetris online. Why is this game so popular you might ask? The game is simple yet challenging. The mechanics of it can really make the best genius players game fall on their knees in humility. Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration but the game is truly addictive. This is because Tetris players feel that they can beat the game at one point of the game but then there will be a bad mix of Tetris pieces ruining the perfect structure. This will make you to play on. The game's popularity also created several spin of version differing from the traditional kind. This adds mor..[MORE]
Game Tester Jobs Are Plentiful - Here's How to Get One 10.10.2009 20:52 by: Alex Garay Games & hobbies Subscribe to Industry Magazines Getting involved in industry happenings is not only helpful in finding a game tester job, it's also a whole lot of fun. Do a simple google search for game industry or game developer magazines and you'll see lots of information from organizations like Gamasutra and Kotaku. Reading these journals and participating in this field will get you on the right track towards becoming a game tester. Put Yourself Out There You want to be invited to the party? You've got to be known. What's so great about you? Why would I want to hire you for my available jobs? Well, if you're involved in gaming conventions and even launch parties, you're already in the "in" crowd. This..[MORE]	3D Chess and a New Type of Science to the Rules 10.10.2009 20:52 by: Lance Winslow Games & hobbies Most folks who are avid chess players have never played 3D Chess before. It is my contention that they should because three-dimensional chess is fun and there are many variations of the game. It is a difficult game to master and it requires a lot more thinking than mere regular chess in my humble opinion. So, how does one play 3D Chess you ask? Well, let me explain the way we play, in case you are interested? Okay, so you have multiple levels (boards) and the pieces can move vertically and horizontally, but every 4 minutes one board of the multiple boards can be swiveled one or two sides, there are several types of boards, some are descending in number of squares as you ascend to the surf..[MORE]
What to Consider When Choosing a Chinese Wholesale Restaurant Supplier 10.10.2009 20:52 by: S. E. Seoh Business and finance When starting a Chinese restaurant there is plenty to consider. It is not as easy as getting a group of cooks into a back kitchen and automatically assume magic is going to happen. You need careful planning and a detailed guideline to direct you onto a successful path. If you're thinking restaurants happen overnight, you're far from right buddy. Before the hiring process of cooks and waiters, you need to find a reliable Chinese restaurant supplier. A supplier who can provide all the necessary equipment and supplies you need. If you rely on a variety of vendors, you could have some major headaches coming your way. Keeping up with a vendor's inventory updates and changes can be time consumi..[MORE]	Why a Business Broker May Not List a Business For Sale 10.10.2009 20:52 by: A. Brown Business and finance Business brokers typically work very hard to attract listings. The business brokerage profession is quite demanding and brokers, accordingly, need to be somewhat discerning in the listings they take on. The following is an examination of some of the reasons why a business broker may not take you on as a client if you are looking to sell. Price it is to be listed atA business broker will only take on a listing if he or she thinks that they have a reasonable chance of selling it. If the price is too high and the broker feels that that the company is overpriced, they may not take you on as a client. Geographic locationSuppose you live in Niagara Falls, Ontario or Kitchener or Guelph then per..[MORE]