17 Oct 11 Net Girl’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Unravelling the mystery of Valentine’s cards
We all hope (secretly, of course) that the postman will be pushing a trolley to our doors on the 14th. And more importantly, we all hope for a card from that certain someone we’ve had our eyes on. Firstly, every woman should know the facts:
The man you’ve had your eye on (who doesn’t know your address) will not have spent the past week investigating where he can send a card for you. Even if he knows where you work, do not expect flowers or card to arrive. (more…)
Tags: restaurant, surprise, valentine day
30 Sep 11 Kite Blading, Greatest thing Since Slice Bread and Chess
My name is Alan Sphere, I’m from Sydney but living in London.
Anyway I’ve had heaps on interest from london skate group in this serendipitous new sport – got the idea at a bbq in a pk where people were flying kites. (more…)
23 Sep 11 Ending the pop-under ad scourge
One thing I can’t stand is laziness. And today I’m kind of bitchy because I continue to get relentless reminders that there are still people in the digital marketing community who are guilty of the absolutely worst form of slothfulness. These people are so lacking in creative talent that I think there should be a collective uprising within the mainstream advertising community against them.
16 Aug 11 The Truth About Exercise Post 3
Step Two
The next thing that you must understand is that your body does NOT like change. Any deviation from what we call “homeostasis” is stressful to your body. While excessive physical, mental, and emotional stress is destructive, a limited and measured amount of stress is very positive to your system. The prime example of this is a progressive weight-training program. As you lift heavier and heavier weight (hence the term “progressive”), the body responds by becoming stronger. In doing this you are actually forcing your body to become better, stronger, faster, etc. This is a natural process. Your body is designed to adapt to change in a healthy way. However, left to it’s own devices, your body will become sedentary, atrophy, decay, and die. That is why you have a brain, so you can take control of your body and require it to do things that it doesn’t want to do, for it’s own good. Sort of like making a child eat their vegetables; they don’t know any better, but you do! (more…)
Tags: brain, process, psychology
12 Aug 11 The Truth About Exercise Post 2
Every one of these of people (millions) could have prevented or significantly reduced the risk of developing the condition they now have if they would have only exercised. Every one! Unfortunately, they cannot blame anyone but themselves. Once again, if you don’t regularly and consistently exercise, you will more than likely become a member of one or more of these groups. (more…)
Tags: denial kills, health care, necessary
05 Aug 11 The Truth About Exercise Post 1
High blood pressure – (your name here), high cholesterol – (your name here) , diabetes – (your name here) , cancer – (your name here) , stroke – (your name here), osteoporosis – (your name here), and the list goes on and on…. Do I have your attention? If not, just go ahead and sign your name next to one or more of the conditions listed above and make sure your medical insurance is paid; you are going to need it. (more…)
Tags: chronic illness, exercise, high cholesterol
