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Page 01 Health Friday
26 August 2016
STRANGE HEALTH TIPS THAT WORK
Ease your headaches with lime
If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines try
stocking up on limes, which many have found to be a good natural cure. The
scent of lime is thought to be good for headaches, while the coolness of the
fruit can also help to ease the pain.
To help ease a headache naturally, cut a
lime in half and rub the cut end across your forehead, or the part of your head
which aches.
Boost your brain power with
chewing gum
If you don’t
have time for your morning coffee or have a busy morning and need to focus, try
having a piece of chewing gum instead to feel more alert.
Researchers at Coventry University
have found that chewing mint-flavored gum can dramatically decrease feelings of
tiredness, while separate research studies have suggested that chewing gum can
improve test scores and improve memory by 35 per cent.
Cure hay fever with honey
Hay fever is a
persistent problem for many. However, if you want to beat hay fever without
relying on anti-histamines, honey may be a great natural remedy. Honey is
believed to cure hay fever as the bee pollen contained in it can desensitize
your body to the pollen which causes hay fever.
While it has not yet been
proven by scientific research, many have found that taking a spoonful of local
honey a day is an effective cure for their allergies.
Improve
your immune system with dirt
Many of us
avoid dirt and bacteria out of a fear of getting ill. However, while it is
generally important to maintain good hygiene standards, a little bit of dirt
could be better for you than you think.
Research suggests that exposure to
friendly bacteria found in soil can actually help boost the immune system and
alleviate depression, making gardening and countryside walks ideal activities
for giving your health a boost.
Turn off your bedside lamp to
feel happier
Many of us
experience bad moods or feel inexplicably down from time to time. However, an
unexpected solution to your bad mood could be to make sure your room is dark
before you go to sleep.
Research has shown that night time light can suppress
the production of melatonin; a mood-regulating hormone only produced during
darkness. To give your mood a boost,
try investing in heavy curtains and turn off all lights before bed, including
your TV.
Prevent
sore throats and headaches by being more honest
If you find
yourself regularly suffering from headaches or sore throats it may be that you
are telling too many little white lies! We all tell the odd fib from time to
time, whether it is complimenting someone’s unflattering hairdo or claiming to
be “on our way” before we have even left the house.
However, according to
research, lying can be harmful to your health due to the stress it generates. A
study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that when people
reduced the amount of lies they told, they suffered from less anxiety,
headaches and sore throats.
CONCEPTUALIZED AND DEVELOPED
BY JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Author + Freelance Marketing Copywriter
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Page 02 Grooming Friday
26 August 2016
YOU’VE GOT TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO LOOK GREAT
IF YOU PLAN TO KEEP LONG HAIR, BE WARNED THAT IT HAS TO BE
TRIMMED FREQUENTLY. While having a long hair might be your
sentimental ode to rock-stardom, it’s more than just growing your hair and then
letting it grow all over the place. Whenever it begins to feel messy- and it
will feel messy more frequently than you’d like, trim it appropriately.
FIND A GOOD HAIR DRESSER, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, STICK WITH HIM - Hairs on your head are funny things-strands that rise from the scalp the careful rearrangement of which could alter not just your looks but also your persona as others perceive it. Now, which other part of the body can you say the same thing about? But, on a more pragmatic level-if you keep switching your hairdresser it can’t be good for the health of your hair.
The best thing is to
try out a few hairdressers until you find one to your linking and then be a
consistent patron for him. The person styling your hair knowing the geography
of your head and your tastes regarding hairstyles is a double whammy you will
be thankful for.
EXCESSIVE DRINKING RUINS YOU’RE SKIN
- Okay, if
you have a drinking problem the skin would probably be the last of your bodily
organs that you should be worried about. However, it’s a fact that since
alcohol has a lot of sugar in it, it damages your skin. Taking it easy on the
spirits could thus save your skin, in more ways than one.
GET A TIMELY HAIRCUT - The frequency for getting a haircut
usually prescribed by stylists is 2 to 3 weeks. However, if you have slow hair
growth then 3-4 weeks time would be good enough.
DANDRUFF HAS ITS NEMESIS IN COLD SHOWER - Dandruff is
something that gives the saying, ‘Size does matter’ a run for its money. These
tiny flecks of white can cause a whole lot of trouble from consistent itching
of the scalp to balding. Taking cold showers is an effective method to counter
it.
MOISTURISING
THE SKIN NEEDN’T BE JUST A GIRL THING - For some reason, moisturizing the skin
is something that most men shy away from. Probably because it’s been perceived
as something that only women are fixated on. Well, many women might be fixated
on it but that’s still no reason for the men to stay away from it as moisturizing
at frequent intervals gives a whole lot of benefits to the skin including
negating skin dryness.
IF
YOU’RE EYES ARE PUFFED FROM LACK OF SLEEP, CHILLED SPOONS ON EYES WOULD HELP A
LOT - if ever you wake up sleep-deprived and with puffed up eyes. There’s an
easy way to deflate your eyelids. Simply keep two spoons in the freezer for a
while and put them on your eyes. There’s something about steel being ice-cold
which takes all the puffiness out of your organs of sight.
GET
THE RIGHT FRAGRANCE - “Smell like a man, man!” might be the tagline for Old
Spice but that’s not the only brand out there on a mission to make you smell
good. The olfactory pleasure of wearing a set of cologne, body wash and after-shave
which complement each other is something that others will definitely appreciate
you for.
CONCEPTUALIZED AND DEVELOPED
BY JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Author + Freelance Marketing Copywriter
+ 94 774546069 wordpowerjsa@gmail.com
Page 03 Fashion Friday 26 August 2016
Groom Style Ideas
TWEED SUITS have been making resurgence, with
beautiful texture; pattern and a nod to the countryside many a stylish groom
are opting for this fabric.
CASUAL if dressing up smart just isn’t you, then go for a
more relaxed look. Shorts, open shirt, waistcoats or braces can all look
fantastic. Or ditch the dress shoes for your favourite pair of converse,
dessert boots or sandals.
MISMATCHED - Gone are the days of having to coordinate
the boys, mismatching can look amazing. Think about having a different colour
trouser and jacket combination, mix up the colour of your ties or let the guys
choose their own outfits.
CONCEPTUALIZED AND DEVELOPED
BY JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Author + Freelance Marketing Copywriter
+ 94 774546069 wordpowerjsa@gmail.com
Page 04 Finance Friday
26 August 2016
Frugal Wedding on a Budget
AVOID GUEST LIST BLOAT
- Although you might be tempted to throw everyone you know on your guest list,
that isn’t always a great idea. With each addition you make, you’re adding
additional costs while also making your wedding less intimate. To save as much
as you can, try inviting fewer people and making the event more intimate. Start
by whittling your list down by 20%, then another 20%. Then see if you’re happy
with it.
ASK FOR WEDDING HELP INSTEAD OF WEDDING GIFTS
- Asking family and friends to offer help or services that align with their
talents in lieu of a gift is a great way to keep your wedding on a budget.
HOLD THE CEREMONY AT HOME, OR OUTDOORS - Renting
a building or function hall for your ceremony and reception can be very
expensive. Instead, consider using your own home or the home of a parent for
your ceremony or perhaps a public park with a beautiful view.
In each case, you can
also have your reception outdoors, creating a picturesque, memorable ceremony
while eliminating the cost of renting a venue. If you go the outdoor route,
however, it’s best to have a back-up plan in case of bad weather; you don’t
want to get married in a downpour that leaves all your friends and family
soaked.
That might mean renting a sturdy tent if rain is forecast or a few
industrial fans if it’s an extremely hot day — or simply stuffing everyone
inside the house to wait out a storm.
DO THE CATERING
YOURSELF OR HIRE A SELF EMPLOYED SOLE COOK - Self Employed Sole Cooks are always
the first place to check – they will almost always go the extra mile to make
your wedding special and are generally more understanding of your particular
budget needs.
GO MINIMAL WITH THE
FLOWERS - Instead of spending boatloads of money on flowers that will die
shortly after the reception, keep it simple but elegant — for instance, a
single rose for each bridesmaid and a very small bouquet for the bride.
If you
know someone with a rose bush, you can actually make your own bouquets the day
before the ceremony by cutting the roses yourself and trimming away the thorns.
Another cheap wedding idea – go with fake flowers instead. It’s likely that no
one will even notice, and you could save a bundle by making the arrangements
yourself well ahead of time.
SKIP THE GROOMSMEN AND
BRIDESMAID GIFTS - Instead of buying gifts they may not even want or enjoy,
consider writing them a special note to say “thanks” instead. If your friends
know that you’re trying to have a frugal wedding, they will understand.
MAKE YOUR OWN
INVITATIONS - With a quality home printer and some time, you can make very
classy invitations on your own. No pictures or anything – just a very classic
font and simple text. It will look stylish and wouldn’t cost much.
BORROW STEREO EQUIPMENT
OR USE YOURS FROM HOME - Rather than hiring a DJ, just use your own home stereo
equipment, or equipment you borrow from a friend. Put speakers around the dance
floor area – there’s no need to spread them around the reception room. Create a
playlist on your iPod that features a few hours’ worth of your favorite songs –
or see if you have a friend who might want to make a playlist for you. Choosing
your own songs is a great way to personalize your entire experience.
STOCK THE BAR YOURSELF
- Alcohol is a big expense when it comes to a lot of weddings, and it’s also a
big variable you can play around with to cut costs. Instead of opting for a
full open bar, for instance, you can save money offering just beer and wine or
a free cocktail hour followed by a cash bar.
Look for a discount
liquor store in your area, and stock up on the basics: red and white wine and a
few types of beer at the very least. If you want to offer a full bar, pick up
the standard liquors like vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey, plus a few mixers and
soft drinks like sodas and juice.
DISPLAY ‘VENDOR CARDS’
IN EXCHANGE FOR REDUCED RATES - If you’re hiring people to provide services for
your reception (musicians, a DJ, florists, caterers, photographers, etc.),
offer to advertise for them in exchange for reduced rates. At the reception,
put a small card by each person’s place setting that lists the businesses
responsible for each service at the wedding, along with their contact
information. Since this tends to be very effective advertising, many businesses
will happily provide services at reduced rates in exchange for this
opportunity.
CONTACT THE LOCAL
UNIVERSITY - If you’d like live musical accompaniment for the ceremony (and
perhaps for the reception), one place to look for lower-cost musicians is your
local university’s music department. Contact them and ask if there are any
students who are studying a particular instrument or vocal work and see if
they’re available to provide music for a wedding. It can help them develop
their resume and save you on this typically pricey part of your wedding.
This goes for
photographers as well — if there’s an art school or photography program at your
local college, see if there are any talented students or recent grads who would
be willing to photograph your wedding at a discount for the portfolio-building
experience and exposure they’d receive.
PRICE SHOP FOR
DECORATIONS AND CONSIDER BUYING USED - If you know what you’re looking for
ahead of time, you can simply wait until it goes on sale and “pounce” when the
time is right. Meanwhile, you can also consider buying used centerpieces and
decorations.
IF YOU’RE GETTING
MARRIED IN YOUR OWN CHURCH, ASK THE LADIES’ AUXILIARY FOR HELP - Most churches
have a women’s organization that is very happy to help with wedding preparation
in exchange for a small donation. Get them involved – they can take a lot of
worry off your shoulders for a relatively low price.
BUY DRESSES OFF THE
RACK AND ON SALE - If you want to save on bridesmaid dresses, try to avoid
ordering custom dresses altogether. Instead, head to a few stores with dresses
on sale and see if you can all find something “off the rack.” This works best
if your colors are chosen ahead of time and if the store you’re shopping at
carries plenty of sizes. To minimize spats within your wedding party, you can
also shop ahead of time and only have them try on dresses you already approve
of. Another cheap wedding idea: Instead of buying new dresses, have every
bridesmaid wear a particular color dress they already own.
RENT TUXEDOS AS A GROUP
- Unless you have a specific reason for owning a tuxedo (and few people do),
you should rent one. It’s often useful to rent the tuxedos as a group through
the same business, as you’ll often get a group rate. If you don’t want to go
the tuxedo route, you can also have all of your groomsmen wear a black suit
from home or other matching formalwear.
PLAN A SIMPLE HONEYMOON,
NOT AN OSTENTATIOUS ONE - Instead of planning a big, expensive trip, focus on
what matters: Unwinding after those hectic weeks leading up to your wedding and
savoring some time alone with your new spouse. An 18-hour flight across the
world with multiple connections isn’t going to help in that regard. You could
even just hop in the car and spend a week or two seeing all of the local sights
you’ve never had time to see until now. Whatever you do, just enjoy this time
together.
INVOLVE YOUR CLOSEST
FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN THE PREPARATIONS - Good friends and family are always
there to help, and they’ll be especially happy to contribute to such a joyful
occasion — so you might as well take advantage of their generosity.
TRY NOT TO MENTION THE
WORD “WEDDING” AT FIRST WHEN HIRING A
VENDOR - When shopping around, try and get straightforward quotes for the
services you need — without mentioning the wedding part at first. You need a
tasteful cake for 100 people. (It could be a corporate event or retirement
party.) You need someone to photograph an outdoor event for about five hours.
(What would they charge to take photos of a high school track meet?)
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN - When
you’re trying to have a wedding on a budget, it’s important to plan ahead. List
everything you can think of and walk through these items step by step. The
earlier you get started – and the more things you think about early on – the
less “last-minute stress” you’ll have and the more time you’ll have to find
sales and discounts and research other good ideas.
DON’T STRESS - Something
will probably go wrong at the last minute – a little detail of some sort won’t
work out. Don’t worry about it. Just assume something little is going to go
wrong and avoid the urge to throw money at the problem. Most likely, no one will
even notice the little issue and quite often someone in your wedding party (or
someone helping out) will come up with a pretty good solution to fix things.
Good luck and congratulations..!
CONCEPTUALIZED AND DEVELOPED
BY JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Author + Freelance Marketing Copywriter
+ 94 774546069 wordpowerjsa@gmail.com
Page 05 Travel Friday
26 August 2016
Best Scenic Train Trips
in North America
COAST STARLIGHT -SEATTLE TO LOS ANGELES - It
can be argued that this is one of the most scenic train rides in all of North
America and runs all the way along the west coast from Seattle to Los Angeles.
It takes about 35 hours and covers over 1,300 miles and is one of the last
remaining full-service sleeper trains. What exactly does that mean though? It
means a dining car, an observation car with floor-to ceiling windows, a movie
theater, and a slew of entertainment options, including complimentary wine
tastings and free champagne. The train passes through the rugged Pacific
Northwest, the mountains and forests of Northern California and the beautiful
central coast. Along with all of this scenery, this train takes passengers
through Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose. Whether this is just
a scenery trip for you, or a full blown railway experience, you will not be
disappointed.
Rocky Mountaineer -Vancouver, BC to Calgary, AB - For 25 years the Rocky Mountaineer has
been providing breathtaking train trips through British Columbia and Alberta.
It would be hard to narrow down one particular route as being better than the
rest as they each offer spectacular scenery, the same levels of exceptional
service and first-class dining. There are different classes of passenger’s cars
here but we do suggest splurging for the Gold Leaf package which offers riders
360-degree view of glacier and peaks from domed, double-decked carriages. These
train only travel throughout the day and if you are on a multi-day trip,
overnights are at hotels. Besides breathtaking mountain views, lakes, streams and
waterfalls; riders will want to keep their eyes open for bald eagles and other
wildlife that is in abundance. It has been called the ride of a lifetime and it
will certainly pay to take this train ride at least once in your life.
CONCEPTUALIZED AND DEVELOPED
BY JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Author + Freelance Marketing Copywriter
+ 94 774546069 wordpowerjsa@gmail.com
Page 06 Honeymoon Friday 26 August 2016
Looking for a unique honeymoon destination?
Icehotel, Jukkasjarvi, Sweden
Not afraid
of a little cold weather? Located approximately 124 miles above the Arctic
Circle, sits the Icehotel, but only in the winter months. The hotel is made
almost entirely from ice. Here guests sleep on beds made from ice. There is a
church, main hall, and bar made from ice. The glasses in the bar are also
carved from ice.
Ithaa Undersea restaurant, Maldives
Ever wanted
to dine with the fish? On the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, there is a Hilton
Resort that offers lunch and dinner at the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant. The
restaurant is located 16 feet below sea level. The sides and roof are made of
clear glass, allowing guests to be surrounded by sea life as they eat. Be sure
to make reservation, because the restaurant only seats 12.
CONCEPTUALIZED AND DEVELOPED
BY JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Author + Freelance Marketing Copywriter
+ 94 774546069 wordpowerjsa@gmail.com
Page 07 Sex Friday 26
August 2016
WEDDING NIGHT SEX
DELAY THE HONEYMOON - Give yourself a day’s cushion.
There’s nothing remotely sexy about waking up at 5:30 to catch an early flight.
Leave the next day for sleeping in, thank you, relaxing, paperwork, opening
gifts, and any last minute errands.
TELL HER SHE
LOOKED BEAUTIFUL TODAY - Ahhhhwww. See? We’re
not always jerks. Your new wife has spent literally hundreds of hours trying to
look perfect on this big day. Let her know it worked.
And if it didn’t, lie.
PLAY BEFORE THE FOREPLAY - Don’t feel any pressure to
thunder into the bedroom and start rattling the bed posts. Take some time to
catch up. You’ve just spent 16+ hours with hundreds of people; this might be
your first chance to swap jokes and laugh at her mom’s hip-hop dancing. Take a
time-out. And while you’re doing this, also follow the next rule:
SNACK - You probably haven’t eaten much.
So your blood sugar could be low. And a shrinking blood sugar can lead to a
shrinking...you know. So eat. In advance, arrange for someone to fix you the
world’s most overpriced doggy-bag.
AVOID
WHISKEY-DICK - There’s an old
saying: “Liquor before beer, in the clear; beer before liquor, you finish
quicker.” Alcohol is the ultimate turncoat: in the beginning it’s your libido’s
best friend; at the end it’s your libido’s worst enemy.
TOY WITH HER - Feeling more daring? Break out
some sexy toys and playthings. No, maybe it’s not the ideal time for hardcore.
And maybe it’d be a little awkward, say, if you tried some “role playing” where
you’re the jealous husband and she’s the cheating wife. So don’t get too crazy.
But you can pull off massage oils, flavored lubes, bubble bath lotion and the
like.
SAFETY FIRST - You’ve just spent over 9 months
preparing for a wedding. Do you really want to spend the next
9 months preparing for a baby?
CONCEPTUALIZED AND DEVELOPED
BY JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Author + Freelance Marketing Copywriter
+ 94 774546069 wordpowerjsa@gmail.com
