How Does Being Born In Shukla Paksha Influence An Individual’s Destiny?

Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha are based on cycles of the moon. The fifteen day cycle when the moon is waxing is known as Shukla Paksha while the fifteen day phase when the moon is waning is known as Krishna Paksha. Each Paksha comprises of fifteen tithis (or dates), wherein Shukla Paksha culminates with Purnima or the full moon while Krishna Paksha culminates with Amavasya, which is the new moon night when the moon is not visible. As per the Vedic Astrology, phases of the moon, in conjunction with the tithi when a person is born are believed to be of a great significance.

A very interesting fact about people born under Shukla and Krishna Paksha is that characteristics of people born on the same tithi of either waxing or waning cycle of the moon are believed to be the same. The exception to this rule is when an individual is born on Poornima or Amavasya. Continue reading “How Does Being Born In Shukla Paksha Influence An Individual’s Destiny?”

Health and Nutrition During Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a nine month journey… It is a time in your life to feel happy, excited, serene and joyful. However it is also quite normal to experience anxieties about the birth and worrying about whether you are nourishing yourself properly, exercising, keeping, calm, positive, loving thoughts and emotions within your being.

Pregnancy lasts 39 weeks or nine months from conception and is looked at in three stages.

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Bangkok Nightlife – Washington Square, Off the Beaten Track

People familiar with Bangkok or researching for a visit know about some of Bangkok’s more famous — and infamous — nightlife venues. The best-known is Patpong, which dates back to the 1960’s and was popular with soldiers on leave from the Vietnam War. Also well-known are Nana Plaza just off Sukhumvit Road on Soi 4 (Soi Nana) and Soi Cowboy.

In fact, there are several other entertainment areas that have become better known over the years, such as Ratchadapisek Road, Rama IX Road, RCA (Royal City Avenue), Soi Thonglor, and Soi Ekhamai.

But there is one venue not on the maps of most information sources: Washington Square (and environs).

Washington Square fronts onto the south side of Sukhumvit Roadbetween Sukhumvit Soi 22 and Sukhumvit Soi 24, closer to the former than the latter. Continue reading “Bangkok Nightlife – Washington Square, Off the Beaten Track”

An NLP Decision Destroyer Technique and an Elephant in Thailand

In May of 2008 I went on a vacation to Thailand with my dear friend, Nichola. We traveled there without a plan, a hotel room, or any converted dollars to baht. Just a commitment to have an incredible time, and return to Canada with as many unique experiences as possible. By the end of our visit, we accomplished that goal, and more.

Our travels included enjoying the night life and shopping in Bangkok, and the spectacular beaches in Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Samui. The excursion which was most life changing for both Nichola and I was hiking in the northern mountain region of Chiang Mai. It was up in these hills where we each met tribal people, floated down a river on a bamboo raft, and went for a ride in the jungle on the back of an elephant. Continue reading “An NLP Decision Destroyer Technique and an Elephant in Thailand”

Sales Letter Example That Sells

Sales Letter Example That Sells, No Matter The Industry

A sales letter is the page designed to sell your product. You can have a fantastic product, but you won’t earn a nickel if your sales letter lacks sizzle.

Your sales letter should grab a visitor’s attention, prove you provide a solution, remove risk, state a call to action, and hopefully (if done well) generate a sale.

Here is an example of how we write a sales letter…

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Best Chili Recipes – 5 Tips For Cooking Great Chili!

Chili is a metaphysical thing in the world of cooking. There are major competitions all over the United States, and believe me they can get really cutthroat. People take their chili seriously! Chili is a creation that is highly personal to the person that has created the dish. Lots of folks can work a lifetime to perfect a chili recipe and that is no joke. Just ask anyone that has ever competed in a chili cook off. If you are a newbie to the world of chili and want to get out of “the canned stuff,” then welcome! Even if you are an old hat at making chili, welcome! The tips herein will do no harm and only enhance your chili experience! Lets get some tips!

Tip 1. What if your chili is too thick? What kind of chili is it? White?, Red? Beef? Chicken? If your chili is too thick do not use water to thin it out that is what everyone in the world does. Use broth instead! Water will “kill” the hard worked for flavor of your chili creation. Broth adds the liquid that you need and unlike water it also adds flavor and depth to your chili recipe! Continue reading “Best Chili Recipes – 5 Tips For Cooking Great Chili!”

Ayurvedic Massage Therapy in India – Part One

I have come on a pilgrimage to India to find out if it is possible to cure all my ailments (excess kilos/fluctuating but generally high blood pressure/ high cholesterol and probably more) in two weeks.

I have heard about Ayurvedic medicine and the excellent results that some people have experienced, so here I am at Sagara Resort at Kovalam Beach in Kerala, awaiting my consultation with the doctor.

The resort is intriguing in as much as it is a work in progress. Apparently it all started with a couple of rooms and then the owner built a bit more and so on until here it stands today, almost finished! In fact, a huge pool has just been completed and all that remains is the tiling which it is expected will be finished during our stay. Workers (well workmen actually, since I do not believe there is such a thing as a female building labourer in the whole of India) are everywhere and are apparently working twenty four hour shifts. They run around with wound up towels on their heads into which they fit baskets of gravel to tip onto the front driveway which is under construction. Labour is cheap and machinery expensive, so it follows that this is the most economical construction method. But it is surely not easy in the hot midday sun! Continue reading “Ayurvedic Massage Therapy in India – Part One”

Reflectons of Travel to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific

As a four-decade Certified Travel Agent, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher, and photographer, travel, whether for pleasure or business purposes, has always been a significant and an integral part of my life. Some 400 trips to every portion of the globe, by means of road, rail, sea, and air, entailed destinations both mundane and exotic. This article focuses on Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.

AUSTRALIA

The Sydney Opera House, sporting its sail-resembling roof and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, confirmed my arrival “down under” after another flight whose hour duration eclipsed two digits in number on the appropriately named Qantas Boeing 747-400 “Long Reach.”

Although a need to reduce trip costs relegated me to a smaller hotel, it was nevertheless well-located and appointed, with quaint decorations, a refrigerator, a small kitchen area, and a private bath, facilitating grocery storage for breakfast and Thai take out for dinner, eaten at its very round table.

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Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Maintain a High Level of Athletic Performance?

Let’s face it. For most Australians, we’ve played sport from a very young age. Many of us continue to play competitive sports for our entire lives. Obviously most athletes have a peak age they reach for competition, which in males is about thirty, and in females about 33.

I myself am a professional athlete. I compete in Mixed Martial Arts, one of the most physically taxing and as most will agree, brutal sports there are. And let me tell you, there is nothing worse than trying to even complete a training session of grappling or striking after an all-night bender!

Another simple truth is that being Australian, we are very social people. And we like to drink. I cannot name any person that I know at home that will not indulge in a drink on a Friday or Saturday night with their friends over a meal, me included! But my opinions on alcohol and training are simple; alcohol will affect every aspect of your training. It affects your ability to recover, it affects your ability to think and coordinate your mind and body, it affects your liver and your digestive systems, it affects the ability of your body to metabolise fats and proteins, and for those like myself who are involved in sports where weight and weight loss are very important, it can affect your ability to lose weight. Continue reading “Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Maintain a High Level of Athletic Performance?”

Cooking With Nutrition in Mind

I was so excited to receive my copy of From One Small Garden – Over 300 Delicious Nutritious Recipes in the mail – for several reasons. First, I know the authors. They are our neighbors and friends. So of course I really was looking forward to holding their book in my hands and showing my support of their work. They do a lot for the community here from donating gift certificates to fundraisers or produce from their gardens, cleaning litter from the streets, and so much more including performing (Dave’s a musician) for charitable events. As their neighbor I also benefit from seeing their stunning gardens; I watched them transform their property into this heavenly garden scape, and the smells wafting out of their kitchen on a regular basis is super enticing!

That aside, I took a real unbiased look at the book. First thing that struck me was the beautiful cover design! But then I saw just how large this book is – 275 pages. I love the large font size – no more squinting in the kitchen trying to find my place in the recipe! Continue reading “Cooking With Nutrition in Mind”