In a recent study by nerdy MIT graduates (who still read comics) found out that most great superheroes lived on a diet of blueberries and blueberries alone.
http://www.integrativehealthreview.com/eating-nutrition/blueberries-a-true-super-food/
Friday 24 August 2012
Wednesday 28 March 2012
@Beliefs That Michael Jordan Lives By -
Be Passionate. “Even when I’m old and grey, I won’t be able to play it, but I’ll still love the game.”
Make It Happen. “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”
Put In Work. “I’m not out there sweating for three hours every day just to find out what it feels like to sweat.”
You Must Try. “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”
Mind Over Matter. “My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.”
Believe. “You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.”
Find A Way. “If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Attitude Is Everything. “Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.”
Stay Committed. “The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.”
Prepare To Fail. “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
Monday 27 February 2012
10 investment lessons from Jeremy Grantham
Nice list from Jeremy Grantham, via Marketwatch:
1. Believe in history
“All bubbles break; all investment frenzies pass. The market is gloriously inefficient and wanders far from fair price, but eventually, after breaking your heart and your patience … it will go back to fair value. Your task is to survive until that happens.”
2. ‘Neither a lender nor a borrower be’
“Leverage reduces the investor’s critical asset: patience. It encourages financial aggressiveness, recklessness and greed.”
3. Don’t put all of your treasure in one boat
“The more investments you have and the more different they are, the more likely you are to survive those critical periods when your big bets move against you.”
4. Be patient and focus on the long term
“Wait for the good cards this will be your margin of safety.”
5. Recognize your advantages over the professionals
“The individual is far better positioned to wait patiently for the right pitch while paying no regard to what others are doing.”
6. Try to contain natural optimism
“Optimism is a lousy investment strategy”
7. On rare occasions, try hard to be brave
“If the numbers tell you it’s a real outlier of a mispriced market, grit your teeth and go for it.”
8. Resist the crowd; cherish numbers only
“Ignore especially the short-term news. The ebb and flow of economic and political news is irrelevant. Do your own simple measurements of value or find a reliable source.”
9. In the end it’s quite simple. really
“[GMO] estimates are not about nuances or Ph.D.s. They are about ignoring the crowd, working out simple ratios and being patient.”
10. ‘This above all: To thine own self be true’
“It is utterly imperative that you know your limitations as well as your strengths and weaknesses. You must know your pain and patience thresholds accurately and not play over your head. If you cannot resist temptation, you absolutely must not manage your own money.”
>
Source:
10 investment lessons from Jeremy Grantham
Jonathan Burton
MarketWatch, Feb. 26, 2012
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-investment-lessons-from-jeremy-grantham-2012-02-26
10 investment lessons from Jeremy Grantham
Jonathan Burton
MarketWatch, Feb. 26, 2012
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-investment-lessons-from-jeremy-grantham-2012-02-26
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Why not get high on happiness?
In his book "The Happiness Prescription", renowned Spiritual Guru Deepak Chopra says that happiness is the goal of every other goal. And how true that is!
You see, happiness is something that we all want. Whatever we do, we do so because we feel we will feel better in the having of it.
Happiness is a state of mind that comes from within, regardless of the circumstances we are in.
And only when we are happy, can we spread happiness to those around us. Being Happy is our real nature. And anything other than that means we are not what we should be.
When we feel joy, ecstasy and happiness, we are in vibrational harmony with the Universe, and we open the gates to unlimited abundance.
Every day of our lives should be nothing short of revelry - revelry of a different kind. Not the ones we often see at drunken parties, but something that goes deeper. Much deeper. We are talking about merry-making that comes from within. Merry-making that is felt, more than seen.
So why not make it our life's goal to revel every day, and live in complete bliss and ecstasy?
Why not get High on Happiness? We have come up with 10 simple daily actions that you can perform today and immediately start feeling good.
These actions might seem insignificant in themselves, but let not their simplicity fool you! Doing them will have a profound positive impact in your life. Just do them… and see how you feel!
1. Today, get some flowers for your husband and thank him for being a part of your life. (If you are a male, then send flowers to your wife. If you're not married, get flowers for anyone that you love!)
Send your husband a bunch of flowers, and tell him you love him. And thank him:
• For being part of your life.
• For the special bond that you share.
• For all the wonderful times you have shared over the years .
• For the times he has been there to help you.
• For the joyful moments you have shared.
2. Today, indulge in your favorite sport or hobby. Indulging in your favorite fun activity destresses you and adds more fun to your life.
It helps you defocus from day-to-day problems and gets your creativity flowing. If you regularly spend time doing the things you love, you will become more relaxed and calm, and will be able maintain a healthy work-life balance.
3. Today, take out time to organize and unclutter your wardrobe. A cluttered wardrobe adds to the miseries of a cluttered mind.
Clean the things that are in there. Throw out the things that you don't need… like old bank statements, clothes that you no longer wear or just about anything unwanted that is adding to the clutter. Once you are done organizing your wardrobe, stand back and take a look at it. You will be very pleased with yourself for clearing that mess.
4. Today, don't switch on the television. Instead spend quality time with your family, undistracted.
The modern world is a curious stage because even though boundaries are shrinking, thanks to technology, families are being torn apart due to a general lack of emotional space. Today, after you reach home, avoid the television, avoid your computer, and just spend that time with your family.
Have dinner with them. Ask your family about their day and what they did. Play with your children, and share some precious moments together. Taking this simple step will help you communicate with each other more openly. And will also help bring your family closer.
5. Today, hug a family member tight.
A physical expression of your love is not something that you need to be embarrassed about. Quite to the contrary, hugging a family member tight is necessary to express your innermost feelings for them.
Before you leave for work today or after you return, give any one of your family members a tight hug. You will instantly find a smile creeping into your face.
You can try doing this when you return from work, because this will instantly take the stress off your mind and trigger the release endorphins to make you feel better. Your family member will feel good too, thanks to this sudden display of affection from your part!
6. Today, smile and greet at least 5 people. They may be your friends, acquaintances or even unknown people.
Today, you can do something to warm your own heart and of those around you. Smile and greet 5 people you meet today. These people could be your acquaintances, your friends or even total strangers.
Smiling improves your overall vitality and enhances the quality of your looks, giving you a pleasant appearance and freeing mental blocks on a social level. Research shows that people who smile often are at a lower risk of contracting heart disease when compared to those who do not.
7. Today, sleep one hour earlier than usual and give your body some extra rest!
Sleep is an important factor in a healthy individual's life. Studies show that those who sleep seven hours a day face fewer incidents of chronic stress and psychosomatic problems in their lives at a later stage.
Sleep refreshes your body, giving your mental and physical faculties the time to recuperate from the constant movement of everyday life. It also burns a small number of calories. Today, you can be kind to your body and give it some extra time to recuperate. Sleep one hour earlier than usual tonight and wake up at the same time you usually wake up every morning. You will notice that your day will begin on a positive note and you will be filled with more energy to begin a new day.
8. Today, Pray for the success and good health of 2 people. Do it sincerely.
While a prayer might not sound like much, it is an effective way to express your positive, sincere intentions for a loved one or a friend.
If you are an atheist and do not believe in the power of a prayer, you can simply wish for the success of 2 people you know.
Positive intentions mentioned in prayers can make you feel good about yourself as well. It can help you to develop a more giving nature and show a bigness of heart on your part. Be sincere about your prayers.
9. Today, visit a scenic spot and spend some time with nature
There are so many beautiful things in nature that we can appreciate…
The beautiful flowering trees, the magnificent sunsets, the enchanting lakes, the chirping of the birds, the meadows, the wavering fronds, the smell of flowers, the playful bees…
Today spare some time to enjoy the beauty abounding in nature. It will give you a sense of oneness with the Universe. And you'll be mentally rejuvenated beyond words.
10. Today, create a Gratitude journal and write down 10 things that you are grateful for.
Being Grateful if one of the shortest road to happiness. There are many little things that we can be grateful for:
• For the beautiful mornings that make you feel fresh and alive
• For your wonderful family!
• For your caring friends
• For your loving parents
• For your dog who greets you each evening as if he has not seen you in a year!
Once you get into the habit of regularly writing down your Gratitude, you will find more happiness and abundance flowing into your lives. It's a great habit. Try it!
You see, happiness is something that we all want. Whatever we do, we do so because we feel we will feel better in the having of it.
Happiness is a state of mind that comes from within, regardless of the circumstances we are in.
And only when we are happy, can we spread happiness to those around us. Being Happy is our real nature. And anything other than that means we are not what we should be.
When we feel joy, ecstasy and happiness, we are in vibrational harmony with the Universe, and we open the gates to unlimited abundance.
Every day of our lives should be nothing short of revelry - revelry of a different kind. Not the ones we often see at drunken parties, but something that goes deeper. Much deeper. We are talking about merry-making that comes from within. Merry-making that is felt, more than seen.
So why not make it our life's goal to revel every day, and live in complete bliss and ecstasy?
Why not get High on Happiness? We have come up with 10 simple daily actions that you can perform today and immediately start feeling good.
These actions might seem insignificant in themselves, but let not their simplicity fool you! Doing them will have a profound positive impact in your life. Just do them… and see how you feel!
1. Today, get some flowers for your husband and thank him for being a part of your life. (If you are a male, then send flowers to your wife. If you're not married, get flowers for anyone that you love!)
Send your husband a bunch of flowers, and tell him you love him. And thank him:
• For being part of your life.
• For the special bond that you share.
• For all the wonderful times you have shared over the years .
• For the times he has been there to help you.
• For the joyful moments you have shared.
2. Today, indulge in your favorite sport or hobby. Indulging in your favorite fun activity destresses you and adds more fun to your life.
It helps you defocus from day-to-day problems and gets your creativity flowing. If you regularly spend time doing the things you love, you will become more relaxed and calm, and will be able maintain a healthy work-life balance.
3. Today, take out time to organize and unclutter your wardrobe. A cluttered wardrobe adds to the miseries of a cluttered mind.
Clean the things that are in there. Throw out the things that you don't need… like old bank statements, clothes that you no longer wear or just about anything unwanted that is adding to the clutter. Once you are done organizing your wardrobe, stand back and take a look at it. You will be very pleased with yourself for clearing that mess.
4. Today, don't switch on the television. Instead spend quality time with your family, undistracted.
The modern world is a curious stage because even though boundaries are shrinking, thanks to technology, families are being torn apart due to a general lack of emotional space. Today, after you reach home, avoid the television, avoid your computer, and just spend that time with your family.
Have dinner with them. Ask your family about their day and what they did. Play with your children, and share some precious moments together. Taking this simple step will help you communicate with each other more openly. And will also help bring your family closer.
5. Today, hug a family member tight.
A physical expression of your love is not something that you need to be embarrassed about. Quite to the contrary, hugging a family member tight is necessary to express your innermost feelings for them.
Before you leave for work today or after you return, give any one of your family members a tight hug. You will instantly find a smile creeping into your face.
You can try doing this when you return from work, because this will instantly take the stress off your mind and trigger the release endorphins to make you feel better. Your family member will feel good too, thanks to this sudden display of affection from your part!
6. Today, smile and greet at least 5 people. They may be your friends, acquaintances or even unknown people.
Today, you can do something to warm your own heart and of those around you. Smile and greet 5 people you meet today. These people could be your acquaintances, your friends or even total strangers.
Smiling improves your overall vitality and enhances the quality of your looks, giving you a pleasant appearance and freeing mental blocks on a social level. Research shows that people who smile often are at a lower risk of contracting heart disease when compared to those who do not.
7. Today, sleep one hour earlier than usual and give your body some extra rest!
Sleep is an important factor in a healthy individual's life. Studies show that those who sleep seven hours a day face fewer incidents of chronic stress and psychosomatic problems in their lives at a later stage.
Sleep refreshes your body, giving your mental and physical faculties the time to recuperate from the constant movement of everyday life. It also burns a small number of calories. Today, you can be kind to your body and give it some extra time to recuperate. Sleep one hour earlier than usual tonight and wake up at the same time you usually wake up every morning. You will notice that your day will begin on a positive note and you will be filled with more energy to begin a new day.
8. Today, Pray for the success and good health of 2 people. Do it sincerely.
While a prayer might not sound like much, it is an effective way to express your positive, sincere intentions for a loved one or a friend.
If you are an atheist and do not believe in the power of a prayer, you can simply wish for the success of 2 people you know.
Positive intentions mentioned in prayers can make you feel good about yourself as well. It can help you to develop a more giving nature and show a bigness of heart on your part. Be sincere about your prayers.
9. Today, visit a scenic spot and spend some time with nature
There are so many beautiful things in nature that we can appreciate…
The beautiful flowering trees, the magnificent sunsets, the enchanting lakes, the chirping of the birds, the meadows, the wavering fronds, the smell of flowers, the playful bees…
Today spare some time to enjoy the beauty abounding in nature. It will give you a sense of oneness with the Universe. And you'll be mentally rejuvenated beyond words.
10. Today, create a Gratitude journal and write down 10 things that you are grateful for.
Being Grateful if one of the shortest road to happiness. There are many little things that we can be grateful for:
• For the beautiful mornings that make you feel fresh and alive
• For your wonderful family!
• For your caring friends
• For your loving parents
• For your dog who greets you each evening as if he has not seen you in a year!
Once you get into the habit of regularly writing down your Gratitude, you will find more happiness and abundance flowing into your lives. It's a great habit. Try it!
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Standard & Poor's Announces the Semi-Annual Review of the S&P/TSX Venture 30 Index
Standard & Poor's Announces the Semi-Annual Review of the S&P/TSX Venture 30 Index
ADDITIONS
Issue NameSymbol
Africa Oil Corp. AOI
Americas Petrogas Inc. BOE
Belo Sun Mining Corp. BSX
CB Gold Inc. CBJ
CGX Energy Inc. OYL
Copper Fox Metals Inc. CUU
Galway Resources Ltd. GWY
Iberian Minerals Corp. IZN
Kaminak Gold Corporation KAM
Lumina Copper Corp. LCC
Madalena Ventures Inc. MVN
PetroFrontier Corp. PFC
PMI Gold Corporation PMV
Roxgold Inc. ROG
ADDITIONS
Issue NameSymbol
Africa Oil Corp. AOI
Americas Petrogas Inc. BOE
Belo Sun Mining Corp. BSX
CB Gold Inc. CBJ
CGX Energy Inc. OYL
Copper Fox Metals Inc. CUU
Galway Resources Ltd. GWY
Iberian Minerals Corp. IZN
Kaminak Gold Corporation KAM
Lumina Copper Corp. LCC
Madalena Ventures Inc. MVN
PetroFrontier Corp. PFC
PMI Gold Corporation PMV
Roxgold Inc. ROG
Monday 30 January 2012
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Trading Improvements for 2011
Doing Nothing - I have to learn to do nothing. Learn to be more patient. Watch from the sidelines (rule #1)
Adaptability - . If I'm going to trading these markets my adaptability has to be lighting quick. Take profits sooner. Cut losses immediately. . Closer attention must be paid to technicals (resistance/support levels) in these tough conditions.
Record Keeping - Trade logs and journals must be meticulously kept up to date. This is what separates the pro's from the amateurs.
Greed - exit trades with only small or minuscule profits. (rule 1). Can't afford to fall into the long pull investor mindset in news driven markets.
Capital - Minimize expenses, maximize contributions (Margin, TSFA and RSP) accounts
Adaptability - . If I'm going to trading these markets my adaptability has to be lighting quick. Take profits sooner. Cut losses immediately. . Closer attention must be paid to technicals (resistance/support levels) in these tough conditions.
Record Keeping - Trade logs and journals must be meticulously kept up to date. This is what separates the pro's from the amateurs.
Greed - exit trades with only small or minuscule profits. (rule 1). Can't afford to fall into the long pull investor mindset in news driven markets.
Capital - Minimize expenses, maximize contributions (Margin, TSFA and RSP) accounts
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)