Archive for February, 2009

Bridging the past and the future

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Since the beginning of time, patriotism has been the cause of disputes and disagreements among people, young and old. Many battles have been fought, some successfully won and oftentimes lost. During those times, people show their love for country the only way they know how. And that is, through arms and weapons and destruction. There [...]

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Lawsuits Not Good for Patients

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Zimmer Durom cup hip replacement surgeries are causing US based patients to undergo revision surgeries. Hip implant recipients are suing Zimmer Inc. due to the hurt and uncomfortableness experienced from the hip implants.

Fatty Acids Could Protect Against Parkinson’s

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Both types of unsaturated fatty acids are contained within neuronal cell membranes and are known to have neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
The researchers involved in the new study, published in Neurology (2005;64:2040-2045), wanted to build on this knowledge by determining whether a high intake of unsaturated fatty acids might be associated with a lower risk [...]

Read a Book a Week

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

In 1992 I first learned of the habit of reading one book every week (on average), with most of them being in the field in which you desire to develop expertise. This translates to about 50 books a year. Brian Tracy explains that this habit will make you an international expert in your chosen field [...]

Hotel Wi-Fi Too Expensive, Says Travel Website Expedia

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Internet has become a necessity for most of us today and if you have stayed in a hotel in the recent past, you would have realized how difficult internet access becomes when you are travelling. Confirming this through a research study, Expedia.co.uk, the popular travel website has urged the hotels to lower the prices of [...]

Designing your website

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

‘First impression lasts’ is very much true for online business. Website content (texts, graphics and animations) must create a 3D picture of product/service in the mind of the consumers, and entice them to buy it. Content can make a business click or sick on internet.
A website is like your online shop, your virtual interactive portfolio. [...]

Fantastic Snowfall throughout the European Alps

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

We have had around two meters snow in last week. The snowfall has been so heavy that skiing lifts were shut down, the local train has been stopping at the Chamonix train station and not heading to Monroc. Roads were shut and weather announcements issued.
Contrast this to a few winter seasons past, with the incredibly [...]

Go Ahead and Think About You!

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

How to think about yourself and stop feeling guilty. We’ve all probably had the heavy hand of guilt placed on our shoulders. You know the,”You don’t do this the right way or the don’t do it that way”.
The don’t do this and don’t do that may have been some real life saving advice sometimes.But can [...]

Website Design…Getting the Strategy Right, Right from the Start

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

The following tale must repeat itself a thousand times a day across the USA, and there is no telling how many times it happens across the world.
I am asked to attend a lunch with some of the principles of a soon-to-be-launched new venture. One of the principles, to whom I am known, believes that [...]

True Success

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

I did it my way -Frank Sinatra
What is a successful life?
Success, I believe, is living your life in your own way. It means doing what you love.
Money comes when you do what you love because you will do this one thing with passion.
Your passion gives you courage and persistence in the face of all obstacles.
Even [...]