How to Tell Good Guys from Players: Winning the Dating Game

April 30, 2013 12:58 pm ⋅

Even in these modern times, women still dream of finding their prince charming and being carried off into forever by their one true love. The reality, however, is that not every guy that walks into the room and flashes his dazzling smile is a gallant prince. The fairy tale dream can easily turn into a nightmare if you do not know how to tell good guys from players in the dating game. You have to know how to play and win the dating game; all these, of course, while having fun and enjoying yourself.

To tell the good guys from the bad guys, here are red flags that you should watch out for:

  • Huffing, puffing, and ego-tripping – any guy who is so full of himself cannot be any good. Silence sometimes speaks volumes. A man’s most praise-worthy assets will shine without him having to huff and puff about them. Boastful and egotistical men are not capable of loving anyone else more than they love themselves.

  • Too fast, too soon – glib tongues have a way of buttering you up until you are as giddy as a teenager on her first date with her crush. Be wary of a guy’s real intentions especially when he is too forward. A guy who, on your first date, tells you that you are the best thing that happened to him is definitely playing you. Check the body language too for signs that he just wants to get into your pants sooner rather than later.

    The Dating Game

    The Dating Game

  • Liar, liar, pants on fire – men who do not think that honesty is always the best policy in dating is not worthy of your trust. Someone who lies about small things could also lie about big things. A good man worthy of considering as your beau should not have to lie to you about anything. Players, on the other hand, are often experts at lying about different things – you’ll never be sure if they are telling the truth about how your hair looks or how many girlfriends they have had.

  • History repeats itself – boys will be boys. One telling characteristic of players is leaving a trail of broken hearts, or worse, having children with different women. This could mean that he is a boy who simply wants to keep playing and skirting responsibilities. You do not want to end up being his latest playmate unless you are willing to become part of his history of conquests too.

  • Birds of the same feather flock together – tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are. Players hang around with players. Even at the risk of being labelled as judgemental, you should guard yourself against these men. Friends who are players are not good influences. You also do not want these kinds of friends taking jabs at the relationship that you want to build. Besides, you do not want to get involved in all the drama and horror of the exploits of your man’s friends.

    Honesty is the best policy when it comes to Online dating

    Honesty is the best policy when it comes to Online dating

  • Secret trysts – if a man is overly secretive about your dates, he could be stringing you along with other girls. Or, he might not be serious enough about you. It might be too soon for you to meet his folks on your first date. But, you should at least meet his friends after a few dates. Going out with the gang will give you a better perspective of his “real” personality. When you and your good guy decide that you want to take your relationship to the next level, it is reasonable for you to expect him to introduce you to his family.

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iPhone VS Android: The Main Difference Between The Two

April 28, 2013 6:08 am ⋅

There are many smartphones in the market today and perhaps last Christmas, android phones and iPhone5 were included in many people’s wish list. Now you might ask, “What’s the main difference between the iPhone and Android phones?”

There are differences but they are not all that significant. One can find social media applications such as Facebook and Twitter on both phones. Their operating systems, Apple‘s iOS and Android Operating System are almost similar but there are still differences that comes when you pick up the ecosystem. Both smartphones are similar in a basic level. Users have calendar, notes, web browsers, music players and document readers. And yes, they can make and receive calls.

So how does a consumer know the big difference and how can one pick wisely? Let’s talk about major difference between an iPhone and Android smartphones.

One of the biggest differences between the iPhone and the Android phone is the applications system. Yesterday’s smartphones usually just allow users to manage appointments and e-mails. Today, many people have chosen to use smartphones because of the convenient “Apps”. With more than 230,000 and more applications, Apple’s iPhone has the lead against all other smartphones. So far, the Android market only has 87,785 applications under it. Popular games such as Angry Birds and Plants vs Zombies landed on iPhone first and it only proves that iPhone users have it first when it comes to trying the latest and greatest applications. More applications mean more fun and more choices. While the Android Applications is adding in more applications for its users, iPhone is already way ahead.

Apple also has certain iPhone exclusive applications that many Android users would want to gloat about. Here are iPhone applications that Android users can’t get:

Android Vs iPhone

Android Vs iPhone

  • Flipboard

  • Pinterest

  • Tweetbot

  • Jetpack Joyride

  • Infinity Blade

  • Face Time

  • Shared Photo Stream

  • Passbook

  • iWork

These applications make iPhone a king because there are certain applications that you will not find on Android phones.

Applications fuel the phone and it is essentially one of the factors that consumers choose when buying smartphones. Although most of the android applications are free, it is an open source. Apple is known for its pricey applications. App developers do focus on gaining profit so they would work on the paid applications first before they work on the free applications. That’s why iPhone leads in exclusivity among applications.

Apple’s iPhone

Apple’s iPhone

Looking at the difference, it’s still up to consumers on what to decide, iPhone vs Android. This article just simply gives one big difference and it’s the applications. There may still be features that consumers are actually looking for and it’s best to choose wisely before buying anything.

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How To Deal With Life’s Up And Down Effectively

April 24, 2013 6:08 am ⋅

It is without doubt that in life, we have to go through ups and downs. These could be in the form of a loss of a loved one or even a job. However, what is important is how you handle these moments. Where challenges are dealt with appropriately, we can use them to shape our character.

The first thing that you should do is to try to think positively about the situation that you are in. Most of us tend to worry too much about small issues in our lives and situations. Instead of doing this, try to look at the positive side. Where you think negatively of every situation that you face, you will only get more stress and your self confidence will also go down. Try to appreciate the things that you have in life. Though most of us have heard about this, we rarely do it. Take a few minutes every day to think of the important things that you have in your life such as your family and friends.

One of the hardest parts of dealing with life challenges is on staying focused and working towards becoming stronger in dealing with hardship and challenges. The best way of achieving this is by leaning on the shoulders of others when we get overwhelmed. When you learn to deal with hardships, you are able to keep depression at bay.

There are tips that you can use to deal with hardships in life. These include:

Appreciating the possibility of miracles. Even though they do not happen every day, we should remain open to the possibility of miracles. This will help our minds, beliefs and dreams to stay real.

Deal With Life’s Up And Down Effectively

Deal With Life’s Up And Down Effectively

Seeking love. No matter how difficult things may appear to be, love can make them better. Love offers spiritual strength.

Taking time to be alone. A mind that is balanced and quiet can be able o easily deal with the ups and down of life.

Resist viewing yourself as inferior. During the hard times, most of us tend to feel as if we made a mistake somewhere. We start not appreciating ourselves and viewing our self as incomplete. This is a grave mistake as it is the first step towards depression.

Think about the things that you want to and forget those you do not. We can engineer in a conscious or subconscious manner the issues that we give attention to.

Be positive in disregard on how the situation may look. Try to have goals in life and focus on achieving them. Remember that no matter how dim the situation may appear, there is always a way out.

Multi-Position Handlebars

Multi-Position Handlebars

It is also important for you to engage in a physical activity that helps you handle the situation. Think of a positive way of relieving stress such as seeking counselling, exercise or relaxing in a serene place. Speak out the issue at hand with those close to you and seek for their advice on how to handle it. Where you take these factors into consideration, you will be able to handle the ups and down in life and avoid getting depressed.

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Investing: The 3 Hottest Technology Stock Investments For 2013

April 17, 2013 6:08 am ⋅

Amazon, Qualcomm and EMC are top 3 technology stock to invest in.

Amazon is a perfect investment for investors in 2013 since online retailer maintains its upward trajectory. Amazon got good platform and the prospects of its online commerce seem to be advancing. According to a current study by FTI Consulting, online retail sales are projected to increase by 13.5% in 2013, exceeding $250 billion. This number is projected to increase to $460 billion in 2020. Moreover, the revenue of Amazon keeps up increasing at a remarkable rate. A quarter of the company’s sales grow 27% every year to reach $13.81 billion. This has been boosted by 36& increase in its Electronics as well as other General Merchandise (EGM) sector. Amazon’s media income, which comprises books, music, electronic content as well as DVDs grow by 11% compared to the previous year’s quarter. More crucial is that the company is as well exploiting the mobile tool explosion. Currently, it launched the most up-to-date version of its well-liked Amazon Mobile application for iOS tools that can notify clients when a products dispatches and is delivered.

Chip maker Qualcomm keep on shining brightly than many technology stocks, enhanced by explosive Smartphone, order and customer’ desire for superfast networks. Qualcomm is broadly regarded as one of the leading beneficiaries of the push speedy LTE systems. It offers chips to a multitude of widgets markers, such as LG, Samsung, Nokia and HTC. For instance, the San Diego-founded company has an LTE modem, a power control chip and an RF Transceiver inside the new iPhone 5.

Qualcomm maintains its top position because it focuses on integration as well as a 4G modem management that helps it perform well in a tough environment. The company’s third-quarter results blew past the projected results earlier this year. This has been boosted by extraordinary powerful demand for Smartphone. Moreover, this company delivered healthy guidance.

Biggest Investor Mistakes

Biggest Investor Mistakes

Qualcomm expects an income growth rate of 20 to 26% in 2013. This company have received overwhelmingly positive remarks, with analysts forecasting an enormous opportunities in up-and-coming markets. It also works together with 2013 catalysts such as China Mobile as well as buying modern products, iPhone in addition to secularly increasing Smartphone.

EMC is storage giant that catch the attention of investors. It is well-positioned in both product and secular perspective as a company in technology going into 2013. It is the only best-positioned venture IT Company which serves the cloud. Recent years have witnessed increasing cloud technology which has worked to the advantage of EMC. EMC offers more of the fundamental cloud hardware and software, either for projects setting up their own clouds as well as companies advertising cloud services.

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Make a profile for yourself or your investment group

EMC’s high-end storage income increased by 5% each year in the third-quarter. EMC cloud offering comprise: its superior Symmetrix VMAX hardware that is particularly planned for cloud computing plus is gaining footing with clients; its Atmos Hardware as well as software; and VCE joint project with VMware and Cisco. The demand for VCE has gone up by 30% each year in the EMC’s third quarter. Despite the strain of a tough economy the company is experiencing, the status of the company remains untarnished. Moreover, EMC has a slew of latest products looming on the prospect, comprising Project Thunder as well as Project X; two tools utilizing high-performance Flash storage.

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My Top 3 Favorite Movies So Far

April 6, 2013 6:08 am ⋅

I like action movies. The fact that I’m a woman didn’t stop my urge to head to the nearest theater everytime new kick-butt movies come out. I know I’m supposed to be watching romance and girly stuffs, but what can I do? I grew up watching local and international beat-to-the-bones films. So for this year, here are three movies that I rate as favorites on my personal list.

Safe (Starring Jason Statham and Catherine Chan)

It was Mei’s (Catherine Chan) character that hooked me in this movie. A little Chinese girl with an extraordinary memory that held priceless codes on which are equivalent to god-knows how much money. Her “father” used her as bait in order to sell those codes. What captivates me is Mei’s attitude on where in her young age; she couldn’t trust anyone until she met Luke (Jason Statham). Mei’s character was strong and she was practically intelligent at her age. There was a strong connection between Statham and Chan’s relationship in this movie. At the end, while Luke was trying to imply that Mei needed a father, Mei instead, said that she didn’t need a father but a friend. That was what touches my heart. The movie has many chasing and fight scenes. All in all the movie is action packed and it satisfied my craving for movie that day. So this movie definitely belongs to my top three list.

The Expendables 2 (Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terry Crews, Jet Li)

Catherine Chan

Catherine Chan

What intrigues me on this movie is the fact that my favorite action actor, Jean-Claude Van Damme rejected his role on the first one (The Expendables). It was really a surprise to see his name as one of the characters. Reading the story line, I was terrifically curios about how Van-Damme would play as the main villain since I had not seen him acting as the bad character before. Sylvester Stallone did a great job on the screenplay and the story’s plot too. It’s was a great surprise to see Liam Hemsworth without his hammer as Thor. Overall, you won’t regret paying for a ticket to see all those great action stars in one, practically great movie.

Six Bullets (Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Anna-Louise Plowman and Joe Flanigan)

People said that this movie is copied from the plot of Taken. Well, as for my own preference Six Bullet has more spices and watching the movie plot raised my curiosity. It wasn’t revealed where the girl was taken until the near-end part of the film. There were paranormal-sorts of scenes where the main character (Jean-Claude Van Damme) would see the spirits of those kids who died because he wasn’t able to save them—this part of the movie made me think that perhaps, it was a ghost-movie of some kind (I wasn’t really able to read the synopsis before I watched it). I just head to the movie theatre when I heard that Van-Damme has a new movie. It was worth watching; and Van-Damme even on his age, never fail to satisfy me.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Perhaps, all in all, it sums up that I love two of those movies because of Van-Damme presence and you have guessed it right. But hey, admit it, those two films have great story lines and are made with excellence.

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