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Chef Nicholas Zhou (me:-))
From: Nicholas Zhou
2011/02/27
Dear Friend,
I'm Nicholas Zhou. I love Chinese food since I was born.
I began to learn cooking Chinese food from my mom when I was 9. I was able to know the difference between ginger and garlic and how to use a ... Views: 1048
I’m not dead.
At least when I wrote that; I wasn’t. Being the intelligent reader of this column, you put two and two together and surmised that in a flash. Hopefully, as you read this, I am still in the not-dead state of being — and shall remain so for decades yet to come.
Having proven ... Views: 1048
This past October, I had the pleasure of attending a three hour seminar given by Robert Kegan, from the Adult Learning and Professional Development department of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Kegan’s topic entitled “Immunity to Change”, fascinated me at the time, and even ... Views: 1047
Often, people look back on their day and wonder where the time has gone and why they were not able to accomplish the things that they needed and really wanted to. While it’s certainly true that there are only a limited number of hours within a day that people can use to accomplish the things ... Views: 1045
As purpose-driven women entrepreneurs, we go out into the world and think we need to give so much more of our time and energy, and work harder, to make more money. I want you to know how to work SMARTER, not HARDER.
Working smarter includes raising your rates and getting paid what you’re ... Views: 1044
Do you yearn to have a stress free school morning, but find you are swimming against a tide of lost shoes and unfinished homework? These five simple, yet effective tips will help you move towards a more relaxed start to the day.
1. Get ready for the week day – use a couple of hours on Sunday ... Views: 1044
The art of finding enjoyment in the present, feeling fine and having that special kind of glow that comes along with smiling eyes, a happy heart and true love and passion for the moment. Does it come automatically? Absolutely not. Can it increase your daily awareness and reap more positive ... Views: 1043
For some people, by choice or circumstance, work is life, office is home, and desk is the dining table. For others, for whom work is just work, and office isn’t home, the desk is still often times the dining table. Whatever you do for a living, chances are that work has become a setting in which ... Views: 1042
It is hard to believe the number of people who choose to ignore skin care.
In essence, skin care is very important.
At a very medical point of view, skin is the largest organ in the human body, and also the heaviest. The primary function is to protect the internal organs and manage body ... Views: 1042
The idea of immortality always draws an emotional response. For many men and women, living forever has been their ultimate goal. A goal that has in one way or another, led them to insanity. Many have become a memorial for others not to follow their zealous and ardent belief that one can live ... Views: 1041
On the odd occasion while enjoying a glass of wine in your SPAIN HOLIDAY HOMES you ever wonder about its history. Rioja most know of as a wine, a wine with an excellent reputation and an ancient heritage originally dating back to the time of the Phoenicians and the Celtiberians.
A document ... Views: 1040
Christmas a time for spending or celebrating?
Christmas, a time for good spirit, friends, family, and money worries...
Charles Bean, the deputy governor of the Bank of England, may be telling us to ‘stop complaining about poor returns and begin spending to help the economy’, but at ... Views: 1039
Insomnia is a common issue faced by many people. Staying awake at night can be triggered because of various reasons. It can be medical, stress, or trauma. If you too suffer from insomnia, then you might want to try a combination effect of medical marijuana and CBD.
Medical Marijuana and CBD ... Views: 1039
Parents want the very best for their children and nowadays there is a high demand for personalized items that make babies stand out in the crowd and add a touch of uniqueness to their overall look. Simple items like baby bottles, diaper bags, food recipients, pacifiers can be personalized at a ... Views: 1039
Fall is just around the corner and possibly your schedule is about to begin to rock and roll with the sights and sounds of school buses, falling leaves and the back to school hustle and bustle. Taking the time to create your cooler weather schedule, thinking about what’s important and how it ... Views: 1039
Times are tough. Businesses are faltering, families are struggling, employees are paranoid.
All this stress lays the groundwork for a real problem with balance—life balance.
As business leaders work 18 to 20 hours a day to save their businesses and workers address their fears of possible ... Views: 1039
In one of the online discussion groups we follow, the topic “du jour” was bartering, or exchanging of goods and/or services between parties without the need for cash. Some of the group members were quite enthralled with the benefits of bartering, while others seemed less inclined to ... Views: 1038
Feng Shui, very flexible art that brings out the best in your design choices by improving the flow of energy, allows you ample room to express your own personality and flair. Although implementing the ancient principles of Feng Shui to create balance and harmony in your environment, you still ... Views: 1038
Often in your yoga class the teacher will say “be grounded” but are they really talking about?
The definition of “grounded” according to Websters dictionary is “mentally and emotionally stable; admirably sensible, realistic and unpretentious”.
In our fast world we are constantly facing ... Views: 1038
When we are going through a situation or have something on our minds, we tend to spend time thinking about the solution or the event which led up to it. We may even share our issues with others to get their feedback or to try and think about things out loud. It’s good to have someone to talk to ... Views: 1038
"Three Way's to ROCK out the WEEK for WORKING WOMEN!!"
1.2.3. …add a quote from a client’s progress of the week.
1. Preparation, preparation, preparation...I know it is no fun comes the last day of the weekend to sit down with complete intention to devote focus to what could turn out to ... Views: 1037
If you find yourself in need of having a property survey done, you should probably learn some basics about surveys in general. It is in your interest that you know exactly what kind of survey you need. Once that`s clear, you might also want to read a few things about the different types of ... Views: 1037
If you are like the average American you waste an average of 55.2 minutes every day looking for papers & files. Can you imagine more productive or fulfilling things you could spend an hour a day doing? I can. All that wasted time over the span of a year adds up to a full two weeks of time lost! ... Views: 1037
Are you a fan of mean speed machines that set the pulse racing? Then there could be few adventures as fulfilling and exciting as a motorcycling trip down a trodden trek which is known to delight!
Nevertheless, you must make sure that you get it right right from the word go.
Let's run ... Views: 1037
Heart disease and stroke risk is dictated by profession in older workers, according to new findings. The study uncovered that those workers over the age of 45 in sales, office support, or other service occupations have more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, compared to workers in ... Views: 1036
As corporations continue to work through the grip of an economic recession, dynamics within the workplace continue to change. As headcount decreases, workload increases for the remaining employees. Along with the workload increase is also additional stress, frustration, and low quality of ... Views: 1034
Optimum health is not just the absence of disease but the presence of wellness in mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social areas. Some would also include financial health.
Introduction
Optimum health is essential at all levels, from the individual to the society we live in to the ... Views: 1033
THE PLANET IS NOT THE ONLY THING BURNING!
So are you concerned about the environment, global warming and the depletion of our natural resources? Do you get up in arms when you hear about an animal species going extinct or the destruction of another rainforest? If you were in charge would you ... Views: 1033
“Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s what life is made of”
Benjamin Franklin
They never teach us this in school. They don’t devote even one single minute to it!
It’s the secret of Passive Income.
Authors understand it. Pop Stars know it. Business owners aim for it. ... Views: 1032
Where to begin? There is so much happening in the world. No one needs reminding of that at this point. It's impossible to avoid, not that you need to, but in terms of your spirit and the management of YOUR energy, it is important to know your limits. Here's what I see: a lot of people are tired, ... Views: 1032
In the continuing computer saga that has made up my last week or so, the piece-de-resistance came at the end of the week. It turns out there is no way to sync a computer to an iPod without downloading a special extracting program. My IT wizard did that and then, somehow, picked the wrong button ... Views: 1031
What's important about a relationship? Everything! True success comes within the confines of authentic relationships. Anything less is superficial.
You buy and sell based on relationships. You hire and fire based on relationships. You agree or disagree based on relationships.
Relationships ... Views: 1031
"Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony."
- Thomas Merton.
Blessings to you!
Life has been pretty busy for me these past few months; writing, traveling, filming and recording. In ... Views: 1031
The Pros and Cons of Starting an Online Home Business
If you’re planning to start an online home business, you may be wondering what you’re letting yourself in for. Stepping into the unknown for the first time can be scary, but it could also be one of the most rewarding things you’ve ever ... Views: 1031
There's no escaping the fact that children take up time. In fact, they tend to take up so much time that there can be little left over to focus on yourself. Babies especially are incredibly demanding and their needs can become all-consuming. Even the most organised and efficient mums admit to ... Views: 1031
There are Three Types of Income You Can Earn, Three Separate Categories, and Only ONE that Can Set You Free!
It Comes Down to Time and Money…
Most people either have lots of money and little free time, or lots of free time and little money. Having both time freedom and money freedom is ... Views: 1030
I have a couple of friends with young kids. When I ask them what they are doing for July 4th, they are either not taking their kids for fireworks or doing it at a distance, because of the possible loud noises. None of which occurs to me. As a first time mom, should I even have considered these? ... Views: 1029
Over the past 30 plus years, I have had the privilege of working with a great many people from all walks of life. Despite the wide range of demographics I could categorize them all by saying every one of them would have benefited from establishing their own PLLL. Life is a journey, not unlike ... Views: 1029
The “New” Year is a great time to reflect on your life and decide what changes you would like to make in order to live it more fully. Take a moment and consider these questions: What activities have you done in the past that brought you joy? What fills you with more passion and energy? What ... Views: 1027
Some celebrities are afraid what may happen as they get older. Some worry about their health and others wonder about other things that might happen. There is nothing wrong as we age if you look at the positive side of things. Here is a list on how to manage the fear and anxiety of getting ... Views: 1026
What is the key factor in maintaining a healthy work/life balance? If you are a business women and you are married the answer is very likely the quality of your marriage. I conducted a recent survey of business professionals and 7 out of 10 women indicated that work/life balance is often a big ... Views: 1026
The reason I am running for Congress is that short sighted decisions being made in Washington are borrowing; some may say stealing, from the future of all of our children. Rampant spending and pork barrel politics is pushing this country down a road that will impoverish our children and the ... Views: 1025
Questioning the direction of our lives in a positive constructive manner can make all the difference. This week's teaching focuses on the energy and power held within anticipatory questioning: the very act of interrogating the future with excitement and with positive intent.
Imagine how often ... Views: 1025
Look Within ~ Simple Steps to Finding Balance and Harmony in Your Life
By: Constance Mollerstuen
We all have a degree of acceptance which allows us to view our lives as either being in balance and harmony or out of balance and harmony. So seldom do we take the time to evaluate our own ... Views: 1024
I was talking with a new client the other day and in the middle of the conversation her voice started to quiver as she tearfully related her biggest challenge: feeling overwhelmed. It appears to be an epidemic among both new and seasoned women entrepreneurs. The demands for our time, ... Views: 1023
If you are a college student, you need to organize many things things in order to keep your sanity. Other than a daily study schedule, you need to be in touch with your family and friends. This is where Apple iphone comes into place. Only question is knowing which applications work best for ... Views: 1023
FINDING BALANCE AND THRIVING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE
We are all built from the ground up for balance. We all come equipped with elements of greatness. But along the way, change enters the situation.
You’ve seen it happen. Change alters your environment.
To adapt, you begin to do things ... Views: 1022
To grow your network marketing business you need to do:
1. Targeted lead generation
2. Automated prospect follow-up
3. One-on-one relationship building
4. Sponsoring and
5. Training
Here are the Final Steps to Our PROVEN SYSTEM!
4. Sponsoring
Wow! We love that word, "sponsoring." ... Views: 1021
From the outside, it would seem like the characteristics of a healthy marriage are apparent - easy to spot based on what is visible. However, this is usually not the case, as the cliché goes: there is more to it than meets the eye.
Although we have different perspectives in defining the ... Views: 1020
Have you ever noticed that when you don’t have much work to do, you don’t slow down, but actually rev up?
As a self-employed woman, I constantly am doing, doing, doing … “trying” to create more work. Now, certainly that’s a normal inclination. When we need something, we go after it. To have ... Views: 1019