The History of Halloween

Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31.  The word Halloween is a shortening of All Hallows' Evening also known as Hallowe'en or All Hallows' Eve.

Traditional activities include trick-or-treating, bonfires, costume parties, visiting "haunted houses" and carving jack-o-lanterns. Irish and Scottish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century including Ireland, the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom as well as of Australia and New Zealand.

7 steps to optimal digestive health

Fixing your digestion may take some time, but it can be done. And it is absolutely essential if you want to achieve vibrant health.

Here are some steps to help you out:

1. Eat whole, unprocessed foods. Make sure to include plenty of fiber from foods like vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and whole grains.

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Puzzle #03: Which line is Longest?

Which line is longest: AB or AC?

Eid Mubarak!

A Blessed Eid to all our Muslim Brothers & Sisters Worldwide!

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - By Stephen Covey (Summary) - Habit 7

HABIT 7: SHARPEN THE SAW

Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have--you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. Here are some examples of activities:

Physical:	Beneficial eating, exercising, and resting
Social/Emotional:	Making social and meaningful connections with others
Mental:	Learning, reading, writing, and teaching
Spiritual:	Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, prayer, or service

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - By Stephen Covey (Summary) - Habit 6

HABIT 6: SYNERGIZE

To put it simply, synergy means "two heads are better than one." Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of finding new solutions to old problems. But it doesn't just happen on its own. It's a process, and through that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table. Together, they can produce far better results that they could individually. Synergy lets us discover jointly things we are much less likely to discover by ourselves. It is the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. One plus one equals three, or six, or sixty--you name it.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - By Stephen Covey (Summary) - Habit 5

HABIT 5: SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD

Communication is the most important skill in life. You spend years learning how to read and write, and years learning how to speak. But what about listening? What training have you had that enables you to listen so you really, deeply understand another human being? Probably none, right? 

If you're like most people, you probably seek first to be understood; you want to get your point across. And in doing so, you may ignore the other person completely, pretend that you're listening, selectively hear only certain parts of the conversation or attentively focus on only the words being said, but miss the meaning

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - By Stephen Covey (Summary) - Habit 4

HABIT 4: THINK WIN-WIN

Think Win-Win isn't about being nice, nor is it a quick-fix technique. It is a character-based code for human interaction and collaboration. 

Most of us learn to base our self-worth on comparisons and competition. We think about succeeding in terms of someone else failing--that is, if I win, you lose; or if you win, I lose. Life becomes a zero-sum game. There is only so much pie to go around, and if you get a big piece, there is less for me; it's not fair, and I'm going to make sure you don't get anymore. We all play the game, but how much fun is it really? 

Win-win sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - By Stephen Covey (Summary) - Habit 3

HABIT 3: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST

To live a more balanced existence, you have to recognize that not doing everything that comes along is okay. There's no need to overextend yourself. All it takes is realizing that it's all right to say no when necessary and then focus on your highest priorities. 

Habit 1 says, "You're in charge. You're the creator." Being proactive is about choice. Habit 2 is the first, or mental, creation. Beginning with the End in Mind is about vision. Habit 3 is the second creation, the physical creation. This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together. It happens

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - By Stephen Covey (Summary) - Habit 2

HABIT 2: BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

So, what do you want to be when you grow up? That question may appear a little trite, but think about it for a moment. Are you--right now--who you want to be, what you dreamed you'd be, doing what you always wanted to do? Be honest. Sometimes people find themselves achieving victories that are empty--successes that have come at the expense of things that were far more valuable to them. If your ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step you take gets you to the wrong place faster. 

Habit 2 is based on imagination--the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot at present see with your eyes. It is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There is a mental (first) creation, and a physical (second) creation. The physical

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - By Stephen Covey (Summary) - Habit 1

HABIT 1 : BE PROACTIVE

Your life doesn't just "happen." Whether you know it or not, it is carefully designed by you. The choices, after all, are yours. You choose happiness. You choose sadness. You choose decisiveness. You choose ambivalence. You choose success. You choose failure. You choose courage. You choose fear. Just remember that every moment, every situation, provides a new choice. And in doing so, it gives you a perfect opportunity to do things differently to produce more positive results.

Habit 1: Be Proactive is about taking responsibility for your life. You can't keep blaming everything on your parents or grandparents. Proactive people recognize that they are "response-able." They don't blame genetics, circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. They know they choose their behavior. Reactive people, on the other hand, are often affected by their physical environment. They find external sources to blame for their behavior. If the weather is good, they feel good. If it isn't, it affects their attitude and performance, and they blame the weather. All of these external forces act as stimuli that we respond to. Between the stimulus and the response is your greatest power--you have the freedom to choose your response. One of the most important things you choose

Stress-Free Work Environment : Here's How

1. Get a Head Start

Leave home 30 minutes earlier than normal. Studies find that the less rushed you feel in the morning, the less stressed you'll be for the rest of the day.

2. Bring Snacks

Bring a spill-proof coffee cup filled with your favorite brew to the office, and have a bag of nonperishable snacks on hand (try protein bars, dried fruit and nuts, juice boxes, or pretzels). Going for more than a few hours without a snack can cause your blood sugar levels to drop, and you'll end up exacerbating stress. This way, even if you have to work through back-to-back meetings, you'll be able to grab

Ginger for Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, a condition also known as gastroesophogeal reflux disease or GERD, occurs when food or bile flows out of the stomach and back into your throat. Symptoms can include heartburn, nausea and problems swallowing. Your doctor might recommend lifestyle changes or medications to help control acid reflux, but also talk with your doctor if you want to try natural methods, since herbal supplements such as ginger might have an effect on your condition.

GINGER

The root of the zingiber plant is called ginger. Many people use ginger as a flavorful part of recipes, but ginger also might have a number of health benefits. Components of ginger might offer some relief for nausea and inflammation, as well as aid in the digestion process. Although ginger does not have any known direct effect in treating or preventing acid reflux, ginger might help

Devina: "I am so sorry @meganbata and to all the Filipinos out there"

Finally, Devina Sharma asked forgiveness for her remarks against Ms. Megan Young, winner of Ms. World 2013. Ms. Sharma registered a twitter account just to express her apologies.

Is your resume good enough? Here's a checklist.

Resumes normally get less than a 15-second glance at the first screening. If someone has asked you to review his resume and you want to help him ensure it gets read -- or want to know if your own is up to par - be sure you can answer yes to the following questions: 

First Impression

• Does the resume look original and not based on a template?
• Is the resume inviting to read, with clear sections and ample white space?

Fat Burning Foods

Whole grains

Your body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole foods (especially those rich in fiber such as oatmeal and brown rice) than processed foods.

Lean meats

Protein has a high thermogenic effect: You burn about 30% of the calories the food contains during digestion (so a 300-calorie chicken breast requires about 90 calories to break it down).

Expired Food? Think twice before you toss them.

Use-by dates are contributing to millions of pounds of wasted food each year. Most consumers mistakenly believe that expiration dates on food indicate how safe the food is to consume,

Top 5 Simple Breakfast Ideas

Fruit and Cheese

A balanced, easy-to-assemble make-ahead morning meal: Grab an apple, wrap 1 to 2 ounces of Cheddar in plastic, and toss ¼ cup of fiber- and protein-rich walnuts into a resealable plastic bag.

Decode Abbreviations or short form to Sentence

Decode below abbreviations or short form to proper sentences.

For Example:
24 H in a D can be expanded to 24 hours in a day.

• 64S on CB
• 26 L of the A
• 7 D of the W
• 7 W of the W
• 12 S of the Z
• 52 C in a P 
• 18 H on a G C
• 5 F in a H

Puzzle #2 "If & Then"

Understanding Your Blood Pressure

Blood pressure (BP), sometimes referred to as arterial blood pressure, is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs.

Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio like this:

Systolic

The top number, which is also the higher of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (when the heart muscle contracts).

Diastolic

DeVina Rocked Social Network

Her racially charged comments against Miss World 2013 winner Megan Young rocked the internet yesterday. Memes sprouted everywhere in defense to her  comments calling Ms.

Meet Yogurt, The Pirate Dog!

Yogurt, the Pirate Dog is a 5-year old Instagram-Star-Chihuahua... and she has 1,000+ followers.

Broccoli Pesto Pasta Recipe

Here's a great healthy pasta recipe you will surely enjoy.

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti, vermicelli, capellini, or angel hair pasta (gluten free pasta okay)
• 1 1/2 lbs broccoli heads, cut from stalks into small florets (about 1 lb florets)
• 3/4 cup pesto (with cheese or dairy-free)

How Many Squares?

How many squares can you count?

Baking Soda for Acid Reflux

Baking soda for acid reflux – As one of the most popular natural remedies for acid reflux, baking soda is indeed used by many people and proved to be work. Even so, many people are still thinking that using baking soda as a remedy for acid reflux is out of question as it is very uncommon. Well actually, using baking soda for acid reflux has clinically proven to cure it, and at the same time safe for human’s body.

Baking Soda For Acid Reflux Is Not Dangerous

The real reason behind the effective baking soda for acid reflux is it able to neutralize acid in stomach that causes heartburn

Gallstone Flush & Detox

Getting a gallstone cleanse is a good option if you want to free your gallbladder from unwanted stones. These stones are the result of crystallized mineral salts and come at different sizes. If you happen to have a small one in your body, it can easily be flushed out from your system.

However, if you have a large one, it can block small ducts and lead to excruciating pain. Instead of the traditional surgical procedure, you can follow some other ways to remove the stone through natural cleansing procedures.

Pre-Cleansing Treatments

Before the actual gallstones cleanse, you have to consider preparing your whole body for the procedure. You need to prepare your colon a week before by increasing your fresh fruit juice intake. Take carrot or apple juice and unsweetened grapes and orange extracts to commence the irrigation. Increase your fluid intake to remove the toxins in your body.

How to lose weight in 3 weeks

Here's what I ate to lose almost 7 kilograms in 3 weeks.

1st day

• Breakfast: coffee or tea
• Lunch: 1 egg, Veggies & fruits (eat as much as you want)
• Dinner: steak, veggies