BLUE----All Rise

Blue comprises of London based lads Duncan James (22), Antony Costa (20), Lee Ryan (18) and Simon Webbe (22). The boys got together early last year when Duncan and Antony decided to form a vocal group, enlisting Lee (whom they had seen on the audition circuit and regarded as the best singer around) and his flatmate Simon to make up the numbers. Vocally, the four soon realised they had something special going on, and both management and a deal with Virgin's Innocent Records quickly followed.

Britney Jean Spears----Everytime

Name: Britney Jean Spears
Birth Date: December 2nd 1981
Birth Place: Kentwood, Louisiana
Described as: An energy happy girl, with a focus toward the future Nicknames: Brit, Bit - Bit Husbands: Jason Alexander (1st), Kevin Federline (now)

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Life is mercurial like a chess game

Life is mercurial like a chess game for most people, but for me, it’s more like a game of bridge card. Both sides of chess players have the same odds and possibilities at the very beginning, which is not much like life, as everybody on the planet is unique and is uncertain about his or her fortune such as family background and fortunes. His or her unpredictable future and fortune is just like a card unexposed in a bridge card game. Though destiny cannot be changed, we can choose to face the game of life with different attitudes and the winner is sure to be the one with confidence, skills, persistence and ambition. Fully convinced that I am to be the winner, I sincerely aspire to be a part of your company and face every possibility and challenge in the years to come. I am the one to see the invisible and to achieve the impossible.
人们都说，世事如棋，而我却认为，人生如牌。下棋的双方在初始的时候是势均力敌的，而人生不是这样，没有人能决定自己出生在什么样的家庭，拥有什么样的背景，就好像你没有办法决定手中的扑克牌到底是好是坏，但是我们可以去选择面对它的态度。往往最后在牌局当中取得胜利的不是开始牌最好的人，而是那些真正如履薄冰，用生命与执著去打好每一张牌的人。因此，我真诚地希望加入贵公司，尽自己的所学和所能与贵公司一起在竞争和挑战中共同进步！在未来的工作和学习中，我将更加努力，以实际行动来证明我的能力及努力，“借君伯乐慧眼，始我千里之行”。

From:http://blog.hjenglish.com/yinyuanyuan/archive/2008/01/17/930639.html

Groove Coverage ~ Seven Years and Fifty Days

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Groove Coverage ~ Seven Years and Fifty Days

Groove Coverage is a German Euro-trance band. The Groove Coverage project consists of Axel Konrad, DJ Novus, Mell (lead singer), and Verena (former stage performer, occasional singer). The band has had hits around the world, especially in Germany, and have had radio play in North America, especially with the song Poison. They have produced popular remixes of several songs, including "Love is an Angel" by Sylver, "Come With Me" by Special D, and "Ass Up!"byBaracuda. So far, there have been three official albums in Germany, Covergirl (2002), 7 Years and 50 Days (2004) and 21st Century (2006), and a Best Of album (2005). There was also a special Canadian SPG Music release entitled Groove Coverage, which includes their greatest hits in Canada. In the USA, they have an album called Groove Coverage: Greatest Hits. Several of the band's songs have have been cover versions, and those were the songs that boosted their popularity. Examples include "Moonlight Shadow", originally by Mike Oldfield, and their cover of Alice Cooper's "Poison". The third album, named 21st Century was released on July the 7th, 2006. Three singles were released before the album itself, namely "Holy Virgin", an English cover-version of the song "Fata Morgana", originally performed by the Austrian Group Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung in 1986, "On The Radio", a cover of "Mann im Mond" by Die Prinzen, and "21st Century Digital Girl" based on the song "21st Century (Digital Boy)" by Bad Religion. Before the release of the first single, another Groove Coverage-track named "On the Radio" was leaked to internet file sharing platforms in several different versions. This song sounds nothing like the single itself; apparently this was an attempt to hinder file sharing of the actual single by "poisoning" the networks with a different song of the same name. Fittingly, the decoy track appears on the album under the title of "Let it Be".

Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls is located in the borderline between Canada and America in the east central North America, on a river that connected two of the five Great Lakes. The Niagara consists of two parts: the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the river, and the American Falls on the United States' side. They are about 50 Meters high, 1240 meters wide. Niagara Falls comprises three distinct cataracts. The tallest are the American and Bridal Veil falls on the American side, separated by tiny Luna Island and plunging over jagged rocks in a 180ft drop; the broad Horseshoe Falls which curve their way over to Canada are probably the most impressive. They date back a mere twelve thousand years, when the retreat of melting glaciers allowed water trapped in Lake Erie to gush north to Lake Ontario. Back then the falls were seven miles downriver, but constant erosion has cut them back to their present site. The falls are colorfully lit up at night, and many say they're most beautiful in winter, when the grounds are covered in snow and the waters turn to ice.

Yoga at office and home

Working in an office or at a computer for prolonged periods of time can put strain on the neck, shoulder and back muscles which in turn can lead to tension and stiffness. This tension can cause headaches, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain. If left unattended, it could also impact your ability to function effectively at work and your overall quality of life. Simple techniques such as Office Yoga may help alleviate the pain and other symptoms by releasing tension and increasing muscle strength and flexibility. Work is a necessity in our lives. It is better to make the best of the responsibility imposed upon us. Most of us are locked up for hours inside the office or are hooked to computers in our cubicles. Hence, physical ailments, stiffness of various muscles in the body and mental fatigue gradually make their existence, transforming our lives into a complete hell. Doctors and psychologists have opined together that working out simple yoga postures in the office is not only effective in terms of physical exercises but also enlivens the spirit and mind of the tired employee. Simple techniques may help alleviate the pain and other symptoms by releasing tension and increasing muscle strength and flexibility. They can be performed right on the office chair, any time, any day. Take a few minutes for yourself and incorporate some Yoga into your daily routine. Here are some simple Yoga techniques for:
Right Posture
Stress
Neck
Shoulder
Eyes

Right Posture
Neutral sitting or standing should most essentially be practiced. Often we fail to place ourselves in the correct posture whether standing or sitting and soon the problem begins. However, this simple exercise will help you to keep the position of your spine in order.
1.Place your feet hip-distance apart and bend forward.
2.Then look down at your feet. Your feet should be parallel .
3.If you are sitting, keep check that your hips and your knees are in right angles.
4.Sit straight and tall at the edge of your chair.

The Warrior Pose is recommended for relaxation of the upper body. Here are the steps:
1.Raise your arms to the sides with fingers pointed out.
2.Take a big step with the left foot turned out and knees bent.
3.Your right leg should be straight and planted on the ground.
4.Keep breathing.
5.Keep your upper body in rest.
6.After few minutes, switch sides. Now, extend your right leg.

Breathing Techniques To De-stress:
Are you yawning heavily at the start of the day or in the post lunch session?Your stress has increased so profusely that you are falling asleep in office?Try this breathing technique, it will surely help you to release your stress and you will be fresh to start your work again.
Put your right thumb on your right nostril.
Deeply breathe in and out the air using your left nostril.
Similarly press your left nostril with your right index finger.
Inhale and exhale as much as air you can.
Practice this for 1 minute, if you have time, for it to be effective

Neck Training:
While sitting on a chair or in front of the computer, your neck gets affected the most with terrible aching and severe cases, at times leading to spondylitis. Here is a simple way which can relieve you from the stress caused and prevent you from any kind of aching.
1.Keep your hands on your waist and slowly lower your chin so that your neck is relaxed.
2.Your entire body should be straight while you are doing this exercise.
3.Hold 2/3 breath with you neck lowered.
4.Gradually lift up your neck to its neutral position.
5.Then lower you right ear to your right shoulder and repeat the same for the left side.
6.Finally rotate your entire neck from its right to the central neutral position. Keep 2- 3 breaths for areas where you need a relaxation.
7.Repeat the same for the left side.

For Your Shoulders:
Shoulder problems often crop up when you sit in the same position for a long period of time. Here is an easy method to keep away your shoulder pains.

1.Stretch your hands on both sides up to your ears, while you inhale.
2.Drop them down to your sides in their normal position, while you exhale.
3.The process should be gradual and raising/dropping of hands should follow your breathing

Eye Exercise
Your eyes are mirrors to your soul and the most divine gift. Therefore it becomes your duty to take utmost care of them. Overusing your eyes, improper light during work and stress can harm your eyes. Here are some simple ways to prevent any kind of damage to this precious gift.
1.Look forward and straight.
2.Gradually look up towards the ceiling keeping your head & neck in the neutral position and by sucking in the air.
3.Slowly drop your sight down on the floor while taking out the air and maintaining the position of the neck and head.
4.Practice this at least 5 times.
5.Then blink your eyes several times and close them to relax.
6.Do the same side wise.
7.Then gradually rotate your eyes in a clockwise manner.

From:http://www.a2zyoga.com/yoga-articles/yoga-at-office.php

7 ways to build the exercise habit

1. Set your Goal.

What do you want to achieve?
Bigger muscles?
Less fat?
More strength?
More speed?
Exercising can be used for several means. Before you take a gym membership, start by setting a definite goal.
What is it that you want?
Don’t try to achieve more than 1 thing at a time. Start with one goal. Once you have attained it, you can work towards a second goal.

2. Set a Deadline.

Set a date by which you will reach your goal. Write your goal and deadline on a piece of paper and put it somewhere you can see it multiple times a day.
A good place would be on your nightstand. Look at it on waking up and before going to bed. This will act as a constant reminder of your goal.

3. Make a Plan.

Once you have set your goal, you must back it up with a plan.
Which exercises will you perform?
How many sets and reps will you do?
How many times a week will you go the gym?
Your time is precious. Any minute in the gym must bring you closer towards the achievement of your goal.

4. Exercise First Thing in the Morning. When you’ve just had a tough day at work, it can be hard to train for another hour at the gym. A solution is to exercise first thing in the morning:

Wake up early.
Eat breakfast.
Prepare the stuff you need for work.
Go to the gym.
One hour later, you’re another step closer towards the achievement of your goal. And you have your whole day to do whatever you need to do.

5. Stick to your Plan.

This is something I experienced on numerous occasions. The days you don’t feel like exercising, are often your best days. Maybe it’s the mind-body connection: the body says no, but the mind says go. Thus the body eventually says go too. I don’t know.Whatever it is, when it’s the day to train, it’s the day to train. Make no excuses, go the gym. If you don’t feel 100% healthy, still go the gym, but train at a lower intensity. The fact that you’ve been there, is more important than the quality of your training. And as I wrote above, sometimes it can turn out into one of your most productive workouts. The more you exercise, the more you build the habit. Stick to your plan

6. Train With Someone Who Has The Exercise Habit.

If you’re training partner quits, you’ll probably end up quitting too. But if your training partner hangs on, you’ll take it as a challenge. Next time you go the gym, look around you. Look at the people who exercise. Find someone who is serious with his training. Take the initiative: ask him if you can train with him. If you choose the right person, he’ll accept your request. Most people know that getting into exercising is not easy, they know because they’ve been there. A good training partner will motivate you & help you achieve your goal. If not, keep on looking.

7. Be confident.

You can achieve whatever you want, if you believe that you can do it. Having a clear goal and a plan will already arm you with self-confidence. Know that it will take 30 days to build the exercise habit. During the first 30 days you’ll need to push yourself to the gym. After 30 days it will become easier: the habits starts to take over, pushing you the gym.

Write this next to your goal and deadline: “If they can do it, I can do it”

From:http://tr.hjenglish.com/page/21550/

What do you want in a man/woman?

When you are young your standards are set very high, however, as you age, you will have to lower your standards a bit and a bit and a bit...
I came across this joke today. It's absolutely hilarious yet brutally true. ----------------------------------------
What I Want in a Man-Original List(age 22):
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successfu
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
10. An imaginative, romantic lover.


What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 32):
1. Nice looking (prefer hair on his head)
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries
10. Seeks romance at least once a week.


What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 42):
1. Not too ugly (bald head OK)
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady -- splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends.


What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 52):
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting
5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers my name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends.


What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 62):
1. Doesn't scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he's laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it's the weekend.


What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 72):
1. Breathing
2. Doesn't miss the toilet


From :http://blog.sina.com.cn/m/Arthur_Zhang