My Current Thought

"i don't want to live my life in fear....."

Adios Pavarotti

Legendary Italian opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti sings during an encore at the Rothenbaum stadium in Hamburg in this August 21, 2004 file photo. Pavarotti, hailed by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, died in the early hours of September 6, 2007, his manager Terri Robson said. He was 71. (Christian Charisius/Files/Reuters)

Opera loses its star

CAFFEINE FACTS

It can give you a jolt but some experts warn about having too much. Here’s the deal:

HIGHS – Studies show some caffeine can enhance performance by keeping you alert, perking up your mood and recharging your brain.

LOWS – Too much caffeine can decrease your performance.

At least one student has overdosed on caffeine pills (200mg each) and died.

NEED A STUDY AID?

A caffeine boost: If you’re not used to caffeine, be careful. Each person tolerates different amounts. Start with low dosage, like one diet soda (40 mg) or a 6 oz. cup of black tea (50mg).

A natural boost: Eat a balance of whole grains and proteins for energy while maintaining your blood sugar to avoid crashing. When you get tired, take three to five-minute cardio breaks to send blood to your brain and reenergize you.

source: Bennett Alan Weinberg and Bonnie Bealer

HOW TO TURN DOWN A GUY

….because you’ve already hitched:

“Thanks for asking but I’m already in a commitment I cherish very much.”

….because you have something important scheduled that day:

“I’d love to go out with you, but I have a previous engagement. How about another time?”

….because you cant see a future with him:

“Thanks, but I really don’t feel a connection between us.”

REMEMBER:

-be gentle, but firm. Make it clear that you’re not being pakipot.

- you don’t need to apologize because you’re not doing anything wrong.

- Always tell him the truth. It may seem harsh to turn down a guy, but unless you tell him the real truth, he may bug you forever.

source: Seventeen Mag

Working Girl’s Guide

MEETING MANNERS

-Always come prepared for meetings.

- Punctuality is a must.

- Switch off your mobile phone on silent mode.

- Name tags (if any) should be placed on your right shoulder.

- During discussions, allow the more senior figures to contribute first. Don’t interrupt anyone. When it’s your turn to speak, be brief and relevant.

- Always get up when someone enters the room, regardless of gender.
Greet them with a firm handshake.

- What takes place during a meeting is considered confidential. Never divulge information to others.

- The place you sit defines your place in a meeting. Dominant figures generally sit at the head of the table.

So if you want to be noticed, choose a seat next to the leader, or one where you have direct eye contact with them. In hierarchical seating, however, attendees are seated in order of descending authority. It’s best not to sit conflicting personalities across from one another.

Round Table: Best for high-level interaction and open discussion. All seats are considered neutral.

U-shaped Table: Best for training. It allows presenter to see everyone clearly.

Rectangular Table: Best fro decision making. The leader sits at the head. For the best discussions, seat people with opposing view-points opposite each other.

SHAKE IT, BABY!

1. In business situation wait for your superior to offer his/her hand first. You don’t want to seem overconfident.

2. A two- handed shake (a.k.a the “cupped” handshake) is not advisable for corporate meetings.

3. Keep your palm parallel to the one you’re shaking. Having it over the other’s suggests arrogance.

4. You probably think one shake a person is enough. However, it’s customary to shake hands whenever greeting or saying goodbye to someone- even if you’ve already met.

5. Be firm! No one likes the “dead fish” hand shake.

"ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE...."

- Include first and last names, and any title (ex. Doctor, Attorney) when introducing individuals

- Introduce the younger or less prominent person regardless of sex.

- Introduce an individual to a group first, then the group to the individual. (Ex. “Dr. Baltazar, I’d like you to meet my colleagues Rowena Barrosa, Caren Malabed, and Rosalie Eilinger. Everyone, this is Dr. Jaime Baltazar.)

- If a person has a particular relationship to you, make it clear in the introduction. (Ex. “Paolo Diaz, I’d like you to meet my account officer, Ana Jimena.)

- If you’ve forgotten a person’s name, it’s still better to carry on with introductions. Just apologize, and acknowledge that the name has escaped you.

CARD PROTOCOL

- Always carry a supply of your own business card

- Business cards are generally exchanged at the beginning or the end of a meeting.

- When traveling abroad for business, it’s advisable to have one side of your business card translated into the appropriate language.

- Present (and receive) the card using both hands. If you’ve had the recipient’s language translated on one side, have that side facing up.

- Never keep someone’s business card right away. Make a point of studying, commenting, and clarifying information before putting it away.

COUNTRY QUIRKS

CHINA: You never write on someone’s card unless so directed.

INDIA: Always use your right hand to give and receive business cards.

JAPAN: Business cards are exchanged with ceremony – treat the business card you receive as you would the person. Business cards are received by two hands, but may be given with only one.

UNITED KINGDOM: Exchanging business cards is relaxed and involves little ceremony.

SOURCE: Katrina Tan (Seventeen)

"Miskol" and "Lobat" and More "in" Words

"MISKOL" - Read in the papers that "miskol" is the word of the year 2007, the Pilipino spelling of "miss call." Last year it was "lobat" (low battery). Those "in" words indicate the popularity of cellular or mobile phones (celfons) among Filipinos. Aside from the literal meaning, "lobat" can also mean tired, fatigue, burnout.

The 2007 Salawikaan: Salita ng Taon conference held at UP earlier this month and attended by language scholars, teachers, and students chose "miskol" as word of the year, followed by "roro" (short of roll on -roll off, referring to the inter-island, cross country transport system) and "friendster" (cyberspace personal site that connects friends and would-be friends).

Atenoe de Naga professor Adrian Remodo said that used by Filipinos, "miskol" gets a deeper meaning, like "Buhay pa ako, magparamdam ka naman." Miskulin mo ako =)


source: highspeed by Ronald Constantino

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"Wow ang ganda...ang ganda ng aso =)"