WHY WE NEED TO LEAVE THE OFFICE ON TIME

There's no denying that some people are natural-born athlete, having won the genetic lottery and inherited the speed gene. If you're one of them, consider yourself lucky.

Staying at office desks beyond 8 or 8.5 hours doesn’t always mean that we are hard working. Maybe, we can’t efficiently utilize the working hours to do all the day’s work. Beating deadlines though is another story – but we won’t need to cram til the last minutes if we have a smarter working scheme to be productive at work.

WHAT TO DO DURING RAMADAN WHILE IN THE MIDDLE EAST (For Non-Muslims)

SAMAHANG PINOY KAWANGGAWA (Pinoy Charity Society): WHAT TO DO DURING RAMADAN WHILE IN THE MIDDLE EAST...: Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that is observed in the ninth lunar month each year and last about 30 days. The time is used for reflection, cl...


Ramadan for this year is expected to begin on or about 21 July 2012.

IDEAL WEDDING SHOES

Shoes are one of the important things that support your appearance when she got married. How to choose the right wedding shoes? What should be considered?

For the bride, choosing shoes is one important step that needs to be done after having a bridal gown. Choosing the ideal shoe is difficult, but if you know what to look for and needed, the search will not be too difficult.

Obviously, the type of wedding you're having will affect your wedding dress, and it should play a role in your wedding shoes as well. An evening wedding and a glamorous gown will open the door for strappy evening sandals, while a city hall or pantsuit wedding would be a fantastic excuse to break out beaded mules as your bridal shoes.

The truth is, bridal shoes is one of the most important accessories to put much thought in because it is what the bride will be wearing all throughout the day on her wedding day.

It is true that there are hundreds of different bridal shoes to choose from, and finding the right one is going to be a challenge.

It all boils down to the personal preference of the bride, incorporated with her own style and taste in relation to the wedding theme and gown.

 It will also depend on how extravagant the bride wants her bridal shoes to be.

IN CHOOSING THE PROPER BRIDAL SHOES TO WEAR, THERE ARE SOME THINGS THE BRIDE HAS TO CONSIDER. HERE ARE SOME OF THE IDEAL BRIDAL SHOES’ STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM:

YOUR DREAM WEDDING GOWN

When you start with the wedding preparations, wedding gowns is something that absolutely can not be lost. Choosing the right wedding dress of luck is certainly a task that is full of confusion. Well, the type of the bride’s body, personality and most importantly what kind of clothes can be well are important factors to consider when choosing the wedding dress. While many prefer the glamorous wedding dresses, which could be a bride-to-be who loves to keep it simple and sober. Well, if that is soft look that suits you most, then there is a series of patterns of simple cheap wedding dresses you can choose. Yes, wedding gowns do not always have to be very flashy and glamorous. You can have a simple wedding dress very well designed to be an aspect that is class apart. Let me tell you that the dresses simple wedding has become a popular trend in recent years and most brides are opting for that look soft and elegant rather than funky and striking appearance.

When it comes to choosing a wedding gown for your big day, there are many factors that you will need to consider before choosing a dress or gown. Lots of aspects can change the way you look and you will have to decide before hand, what kind of image you want to create, knockout gorgeous, sexy, romantic, casual, princess like, enchanting, vintage or totally unique.

Choosing an inexpensive wedding dress doesn't mean sacrificing style and beauty. Today's budget-minded bride has numerous options when it comes to finding an inexpensive wedding dress that looks like a million bucks.

You've probably had a vision of your ideal wedding dress in your head since you were a young girl... and now that you're engaged, it's time to actually find that dress. But what if you're on a tight budget and that dress costs several hundred or even thousands of dollars? Remember, you'll also need to budget for your veil or headpiece, lingerie, shoes and jewelry. With an open mind and a little legwork, you can find an inexpensive wedding dress that's beautiful, elegant and works with your budget.

So, here are some of the styles and options that you can see and choose from…

More than fifty years later, it is still considered one of the loveliest dresses for a bride ever made. Grace Kelly wedding dress. Grace Kelly inspired wedding dress.

Simple But Elegant Wedding Dress

The wedding dress is fairly simple, but elegant in it's own way. With embroidery that comes down in a "V", some subtle beads underneath the bust, and a fun-stitched train, the dress gives off a traditional flare, but still unique.
In the picture there is an underskirt, but tried it on without it and the dress looked 100 times better--the style doesn't look right with poof.

BASIC YOGA POSES - Part 3 of 3

The benefits of yoga are extensive. Not only does yoga affect the physical aspect of the body, it addresses the mind and spirit as well. Daily exercises are a great way to help relieve the stress of your day and can bring a sense of well-being to your life.

PART 3 OF 3: Basic Seated Pose Sequence: 15 step sequence of postures to use as a foundation in your basic yoga practice.

11. Roll the hips back to the floor and pull the left knee into Half Wind Relieving Pose

A. Interlace the fingers around the left knee. Tuck the chin into the chest with the head on the floor and pull the knee into the chest avoiding the ribcage to the left.
B. Press the low back, shoulders and back of the neck into the floor. Relax the legs, keep the elbows close to your sides.
C. Breathe and hold for 2-5 breaths.

BASIC YOGA POSES - Part 2 of 3

There are many different styles of yoga being taught and practiced today. Although all of the styles are based on the same physical postures (called poses), each has a particular emphasis. Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of yoga that can help you decode the schedule at your gym and figure out which class is right for you.

PART 2 OF 3: Basic Seated Pose Sequence: 15 step sequence of postures to use as a foundation in your basic yoga practice.

7. Inhale the arms up and exhale forward into Forward Bend

A. Bend the knees enough to hold onto the feet or ankles. Round the spine and press the head in towards the knees.
B. Press out though the heels and pull back on the toes. Relax the head, neck and shoulders.
C. Breathe and hold for 3-6 breaths.

BASIC YOGA POSES - Part 1 of 3

Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices that originated in India more than three thousand years ago. Its purpose is to help each one of us achieve our highest potential and to experience enduring health and happiness. With Yoga, we can extend our healthy, productive years far beyond the accepted norm and, at the same time, improve the quality of our lives.

In life, it is necessary to learn how to relax after a period of activity. People spend approximately one third of their time in sleep, trying to recoup the energy and vitality they expended during the day. Unfortunately, many never achieve this objective because they haven't learned the essentials of relaxation. Relaxation practices in Yoga are different than sleeping, but their benefits are similar, and the principles of deep relaxation can be applied with equal effectiveness to our sleeping hours as well as our waking ones. When properly done, deep relaxation can become a powerful meditation practice that helps to anchor and stabilize the mind's awareness in a pool of deep tranquility and peace.

HEALTHY RAMADAN

Have a light meal:
Do not stuff yourself with food and drinks during or between Iftar and Suhoor. This contradicts the spirit of Ramadan and defeats the whole object of fasting. Health problems can emerge as a result of excess food intake which can 'clog' your digestive system.

At Iftar it is advisable to have a very light meal first — like dates and juices or soup and reserve the main meal for later after the Maghrib prayers perhaps or even after Taraweeh (special night prayers). The body's immediate need is to get water and an easily available energy source in the form of glucose for every living cell, particularly the brain.

What to eat:

• Due to the long hours of fasting, we should consume slow digesting foods including fibre-containing foods (which last up to 8 hours) rather than fast-digesting foods (which last for only 3-4 hours).
   
• Slow digesting foods contain grains and seeds like barley, wheat, oats, millet, semolina, beans, lentils, whole meal flour, unpolished rice, etc (called complex carbohydrates).

• Fibre-containing foods are bran, whole wheat, grains and seeds, vegetables like green beans, peas, spinach, the leaves of beetroot (iron-rich), fruit with skin, dried fruit especially dried apricots, and prunes, almonds, etc.

 

WAKA WAKA (THIS TIME FOR AFRICA / ESTO ES AFRICA)

by Shakira with Freshlyground, Music Lyrics and Video



Waka Waka is the official song for the FIFA World Cup 2010 which will take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa.

Shakira samples an African song, Zangalewa, and keeps the African voices in the chorus.

Shakira will participate in June 2010, at the opening concert of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa with other artists like Alicia Keys, John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas. The song Time for Africa / Esto es África (Waka Waka) has been recorded specially for the occasion with South African group Freshlyground and will be the official anthem of the competition. As in 2006, Shakira also participate in the tournament’s final concert.



The Waka Waka Shakira music video premiered on June 6, 2010



"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring South African band Freshlyground. It was the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with its Spanish language version, titled "Waka Waka (Esto es África)". Released on May 11 for digital download, the song received generally positive critical reception, and became a worldwide hit.

It was later included on Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album which was released on May 31, 2010. The K-Mix version of the song was also included on Shakira's seventh studio album, Sale el Sol. "Waka Waka" was performed by Shakira and Freshlyground at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off concert in Soweto on June 10, 2010, and at the final on July 11, 2010.

NEW HAIRSTYLES TO TRY - Part 2

Every new year millions of women vow to make life-changing resolutions: lose weight, improve relationships, give up a bad habit. Why not promise yourself that you'll get out of the hairstyle rut and go with something updated and fun?


HERE ARE OUR NEXT 5 OF TOP 10 FAVORITE HAIRSTYLES TO TRY:

MEDIUM-LENGTH HAIR– Although short or long hairstyles get the most celebrity attention, it's these medium-length hairstyles that many mature women opt for. See our favorites.

With its shoulder-sweeping length and gentle waves, Salma Hayek's thick dark mane looks very ladylike.

If you have a casual lifestyle and want the effortless look of layered hair, try a cut like Jodie Foster's long layers. Here, she wears it full and styled for a formal event, but with less volume this haircut is perfect for everyday life as well.

A center part, like on Mariska Hargitay, is youthful and flattering, especially when accompanied by a soft shoulder-length cut.

Long Hair –Shave years off your age by growing your hair out into a sexy longer hairstyle.  We can't all look like Christie Brinkley, but we can copy her hair.

How to keep long hair looking relevant and fresh well into midlife? Make sure your color and style are both current and not a blast from the past. Here, Sandra Bullock competes with girls half her age with glossy, long, healthy-looking locks.

NEW HAIRSTYLES TO TRY - Part 1

Choosing the right hair style is part technique and part art. The first step in finding the right hair style always comes down to determining facial structure.


Each face has its own unique structure. The shape of your face and head has a major role to play in the type of hair style you can wear best.

Additionally the shape and type of hair cut makes the difference between having an easy hair style and a style that becomes difficult to manage. Take your texture into consideration. For example, fine hair might require layers but thick hair could get out of controls with too many layers.

Knowing the shape of your face before you head to the salon will help you choose the right hair style and will help you to communicate better with your stylist.

HERE ARE OUR FAVORITE 10 HAIRSTYLES FOR GROWN-UPS:

BOB – This always-chic style can vary in length and even encompass curly locks like Meg Ryan's; it's a great style to try if you're tired of dealing with layers.
 

Helen Mirren shows off her classy silver hair in a simple, but elegant bob with bangs. This cut allows for so much versatility: in the days following this photo, Helen was pictured with her hair curled, waved and pulled back.



Bangs – Who needs injectables when you can cover up forehead wrinkles with flirty bangs?

Create a casual, but polished updo with a low ponytail paired with bangs (a high ponytail with bangs is too retro.) Angela Bassett's choppy bangs are a nice variation, too.

Make the most of fine hair with a soft, feathery fringe to highlight your eyes like Kristin Scott Thomas has done. Bangs like these work with all lengths of hair and are much more flattering than severe heavy bangs.