BoboYekini: This Godmother character spamming everywhere with copy-paste. Registered Nov 2012 and only now suffering a rash of Topics.

Thanks love. But I feel you should ignore the messenger and accept the message. This topic will help every male alive.

uj_sizzle: I love biology class
Btw Godmother no let Pfizer catch you oo.

Good sense of humor. But, not to worry, most men dont have the patience for the results.

Pfizer shouldn't be worried.

THE PC MUSCLE

In researching this manual, time and time again we came across resources mentioning the PC Muscle. Performing These exercises are most IMPORTANT for several reasons:

-they give you stronger erections.

-create intense (sometimes multiple) or.gasms.

-help you control your eja.culations.

-help shorten the recovery time between or.gasms.

-and even give you a healthy prostate.

The PC muscle (or pubococcygeal muscle) is actually a group of pelvic muscles that form the basis for your sexual health. They run from your pubic bone in the front to your tailbone in the back. You can feel this muscle at your perineum, just behind your testicles and in front of your an.us.

In addition to controlling urination with other pelvic muscles, the PC muscle is what helps bring a man or woman to climax. For men, this is the muscle that involuntarily "pumps" when you eja.culate. Strengthening and learning to control this muscle, you will find, is THE sex secret.
These PC exercises involve doing a set of easy-to-learn pelvic-muscle exercises.

This is a FOOLPROOF way for men to boost their partners' and their own pleasure during lovemaking. Women have already been using their PC muscles for years to help them get sexually aroused easier, lubricate faster, and have more and better or.gasms.

First you must Locate Your PC Muscle.

It's actually easier for men to locate this muscle and do these Exercises than it is for women. Simply stop your urine midstream when you urinate. This not only teaches you how to find the PC muscle, but gets you started on your exercises.

Stop and restart your urination 5 times during every trip to the bathroom. Using your ability to stop the flow of urine will help you control your ej.aculations.

Ancient techniques refer to this process simply as "tightening the an.us". You can flex the PC muscle quickly and repeatedly, or clench tight and hold for as long as you can. This latter exercise is tougher than it sounds, yet this is the exercise that the sex gurus say will help you prolong your erections and increase the force with which you eja.culate.

Once you've found your PC muscle, you can start doing the PC Exercises anytime, anywhere. You want to squeeze your PC on a daily basis.

The PC Exercises:

Perform quick PC CLAMPS. Squeeze and release (your PC muscles), over and over. Start with sets of twenty, then build to 100 or more. Do at least 250 PC clamps every day, for the rest of your life. Your goal is to be capable of creating 1,000 clamps a day.

Practice LONG SQUEEZES [/b]by holding the PC muscle clamped tightly for thirty seconds, or as long as you can.

Try doing [b]STAIR STEPS: tighten and loosen in increments. Tighten for a couple of seconds, loosen for a couple of seconds. Do it over and over again.

PC FLUTTER: Tighten the PC muscle as slowly as you possibly can. Once you've finished the slow squeeze (to where you can't squeeze anymore), let go. At some point it will "flutter," and you'll feel energy sparkling up your spine. Concentrate on deep, slow breathing while you do this. This is great for restoring energy when you're running down!

When you urinate and you want to let those last squirts shoot out, you use your PC muscle in the other direction. By doing this you'll feel your an.us open and the sensation is different. This is called the PUSH OUT PC.

Most men can do Kegels anywhere, since they're seldom aroused by the exercises. Continued over a lifetime, the exercises can help men (and women) head off urinary incontinence, as they get older. That, plus greater arousal, enhanced or.gasms and natural longer-lasting sex, make these some of the simplest, most beneficial exercises a man or woman can do.

Psychologists and sex experts have prescribed Kegel exercises to thousands of male patients, many of whom were troubled by erection problems. Most who did the exercises reported firmer erections than ever before. Others reported increased sexual sensation, more intense or.gasms, and the ability to delay eja.culation.

And most surprisingly, some of the men were eventually able to have multiple or.gasms! That is, two or more climaxes during a single act of intercourse BEFORE eja.culating!

Massage & Warm-down

This is how you should end your workout, as applying heat and massage optimizes healing. Your tes.ticles are always trying to maintain a 34-degree temperature to keep the cells alive. Heat restores any nerve and sensitivity problems you may have incurred during your enlargement program.

After your workout, gently massage your pe.nis for several minutes. After massage, you can either apply another hot towel as you did at the beginning of your workout, or you can place your pe.nis in a bowl of lukewarm water for another few minutes.

Either of these "heat applications" will keep the blood held within your pe.nis and stimulate the damaged parts, restarting them to function better. Dry off well with a towel.

Exercise Conclusion

You MUST do these exercises for ONE HOUR EVERY DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK. Be sure to take 2 days off a week (consecutively or not), as this is your "healing" time when your cells rebuild after they've been broken down. Do this, and you should start seeing results within the next 3 weeks.

And this lasts forever, so who needs short-term viagra?

Maintaining a Hard Erection

These tips will help you achieve longer lasting & harder erections:

-Stick to a low-fat, high-fiber diet. High levels of cholesterol can actually clog the blood vessels in your pe.nis. This also can cause impotence. Furthermore, you should include a little zinc in your diet. Foods containing zinc include lean beef, turkey, cereal, lamb, crabmeat and oysters.

-Make sure you get plenty of exercise. When you're out of shape, not only does this negatively affect your ability to have sex, it increases the likelihood of erection problems.

-Stop smoking. Besides the obvious health risks of smoking, studies show that smoking plays a major role in erectile & impotence problems among men.

-Finally, the best piece of advice that can be given (and one you probably won't have any problem with) is this: If you want to have better erections- Have MORE erections! The muscle tissue in your pe.nis needs oxygen to survive. Where does it get that oxygen? From the red blood cells flowing in the blood.

The more blood that circulates, the less chance of erectile failure. Since blood flows to the pe.nis at a much greater rate when you have an erection, the best way to keep the muscle tissue in your pe.nis properly oxygenated is by having more erections.

Thats why masturbation is healthy. There, now you have a legitimate excuse to masturbate.

ANCIENT SECRET:

Place your thumb on the top of the pe.nis at the root and your index finger at the bottom of the pe.nis at the root.

Take a deep breath and while holding, squeeze and grip the shaft of your pe.nis in a wave toward the tip of the pe.nis.

The thumb, the index finger and the pinky finger push, forcing blood into the pe.nis head. Now hold this grip for as long as you're able to hold your breath.

Repeat this exercise 9 times. Each time you hold your breath, count to 9 and with each count, squeeze more toward the head of the pen.is.

ej.aculation Control

First of all, it should be noted that, one out of three men eja.culates quicker than he wants to. A vast majority of men eja.culate too quickly.

So if this happens to you, you're hardly alone.

The following are some tips and exercises that will assist you in learning to control this problem:

-You can learn to tolerate long periods of sexual pleasure without ejaculating once you learn to recognize the feelings that precede your or.gasm. There is an exercise you can try called The "One to Ten" Approach.

Imagine that the scale of pleasure runs from 1 to 10: 1 you are just starting to feel aroused; 10 you have an or.gasm and ejaculate.

Therefore 9, the point just before your or.gasm, is your point of no return. Try masturbating.

When you reach your magic point 8, stop and let the urge to ejaculate subside. Then start masturbating again. Do this a few times. Masturbate, stop, and masturbate. At the end of 15 minutes you can ejaculate (if you wish). Repeat this technique until you are able to enjoy your arousal without ejaculating for 15 minutes.


Another method that reduces the chance of premature ej.aculation is one that is mentioned in your workout- Give Your PC Muscles a Squeeze.

Strong PC muscles operate like a good set of brakes in your car- by contracting the muscles, you can control your arousal the same way you use your brakes to control speed.

In the broadest terms of how to apply this muscle when making love, you prolong or.gasms by a simulation of "stopping your urination in midstream". Learn the powers of these muscles and how to use them. They will work wonders in the bedroom!

Finally, the oldest, simplest & best method for learning ejaculatory control is called the Locking Method. When having sex, if you feel yourself becoming too excited... simply withdraw your pe.nis from the vagina and pull back so that only the head of your pe.nis remains inside her. Then just remain motionless for 15 - 30 seconds. Wait for the urge to subside, then back to where you left off.

Curved Pe.nis

Having a curve in your erection is caused from having a weak Corpora Cavernosa that allows the shaft to bend a certain direction because of the weaker cell walls. This problem can be easily dealt with using the Jelq.

This exercise strengthens your Corpora Cavernosa on both sides of your pe.nis, and will start to form a straighter pe.nis after several months of daily exercise.

Jelqing for a straighter pe.nis -

Though this exercise is basically the same as you have read before, there is a little "twist" you must utilize.

Begin jelqing just like you have before, grasping around the base of a partial erection, squeezing fairly tight and sliding it to your head, repeating with the other hand.

Every 5 or 10 jelqs, milk your pe.nis against the curve, bending it the opposite way as you milk down to your head.

This will begin to not only strengthen your shaft, and also help strengthen the wall that's curving, slowly training it to bend the opposite way.

As you milk down, really concentrate on your pe.nis rebuilding with each stroke. Concentrate on visualizing your pe.nis expanding and straightening every time you milk, taking deep breaths through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

With each breath you breathe in, visualize a ball of energy growing and expanding in your stomach and chest. Once you cannot breath in any more, exhale and visualize the ball of energy flowing down and out through your pe.nis as you continue to milk strongly.

You will find that results will come much faster when you do this.

BLUE BALLS

"Blue balls" is a slang term referring to testicular aching that may occur when the blood that fills the vessels in a male's genital area during se.xual arousal is not dissipated by org.asm.

When a man becomes se.xually excited, the arteries carrying blood to the genital area enlarge, while the veins carrying blood from the genital area are more constricted than in the non-aroused state.

This uneven blood flow causes an increase in volume of blood trapped in the genitals and contributes to the pe.nis becoming erect and the testicles becoming engorged with blood. During this process of vasocongestion the testicles increase in size 25-50 percent.

If the male reaches or.gasm and ejaculates, the arteries and veins return to their normal size, the volume of blood in the genitals is reduced and the pe.nis and testicles return to their usual size rather quickly.

If ej.aculation does not occur there may be a lingering sensation of heaviness, aching, or discomfort in the testicles due to the continued vasocongestion. This unpleasant feeling has popularly been called blue balls, perhaps because of the bluish tint that appears when blood engorges the vessels in the testicles.

or.gasm does alleviate blue balls. If there is no or.gasm, however, the erection, blood flow and aches will subside with time.

The Pe.nis as a Urinary Organ

The pe.nis is used to expel urine, and although urine in and of itself is not particularly harmful, it is unsanitary, particularly for those men who have a foreskin.

How to care for the uncircumcised pe.nis:

As an adolescent, the uncircumcised male should retract, or pull back, the foreskin and clean underneath it daily. It should be a part of his daily hygiene routine. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that the foreskin should be cleansed by following the steps below:

-Gently, not forcefully, pull the foreskin away from the tip of the pe.nis.

-Rinse the tip of the pe.nis and the inside part of the foreskin with soap and water.

-Return the foreskin back over the tip of the pe.nis.

Have a productive 2013.

Culled From
http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=71762

Introduction

Alright guys, I'll give a simple intro. This thread teaches you how your pe.nis works, different exercises to strengthen and increase your pe.nis hardness and size, and how to take care of your pe.nis.

It goes in steps, make sure you read all the 'boring' details. Thank yourself later.

The pe.nis is an incredible organ. It is used primarily for urination and reproduction. The pe.nis is made up of three chambers of spongy tissue. These fill with blood during arousal and the pe.nis increases in size and becomes erect. The urethra (a tube that runs through the pe.nis) is used as a road for urine and semen to leave the body.

Although the pe.nis is not a muscle itself, the PC muscle controls a lot of what it does. In fact, a whole assortment of muscles in your pelvis can influence the pe.nis and it’s behavior.

Looking at the pe.nis, there are two main aspects that one notices, there is the shaft, the long straight rod shaped part. And there is also the glans, which is the top, bell shaped, part of the pe.nis. The glans (also called the head) of the pe.nis is the most sensitive area, particularly the area on the underside of the pe.nis, where the glans splits.

Normally all males are born with a foreskin that surrounds the glans of the pe.nis. Some boys are circumcised as babies and they lack a foreskin.

This thread will be split up into two parts.

The first and largest part will deal with the sexual aspects of the pe.nis.

The second part will deal with the urinary/hygeine aspects and of the pe.nis.

The Pe.nis as a Sexual Organ

Your pe.nis has a variety of parts and serves many important purposes.
Pe.nis is a complex organ. It is made of muscle, tissue, veins, arteries, and nerves. It begins inside your body near your prostate gland.
Basically, the pe.nis is a kind of "hydraulic" machine. For an erection, the most important part is the corpora cavernosa. These are two cavities that run the length of your pe.nis and actually fill with blood to create an erection.

How you get an erection

When you become sexually stimulated an erection starts.

The nervous system sends chemical messages to your pelvic area.

The smooth muscles inside your pe.nis relax.

The arteries widen.

The corpora cavernosa, acting like a sponge, fill with blood.

Actually the corpora absorbs up to eight times more blood than when your pe.nis in flaccid state.

When the pe.nis lengthens and swells, the filled corpora cavernosa press against the veins. The pressure greatly reduces the blood flow from your pe.nis. This keeps your erection firm enough for sexual intercourse with your partner.

If everything works the way it has to, you will have your erection for as long as you are aroused sexually.

To get a firm erection, you need pliable blood vessels, fully functional nerves, and certain hormones, healthy brain.

When one cannot get or maintain an erection, it is because something is interfering with the nerve messages or the blood flow to one's pe.nis. Doctors usually call this impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED).

Pe.nis Size

A man's weight, build and height bear no relation to the size of his pe.nis in either the soft or erect state, nor is pe.nis size related to his foot, hand or nose size.

Art and the media, particularly men's magazine's and erotic books and movies, often portray male genitals in "larger than life" dimensions, giving men an unrealistic standard of comparison that can contribute to their concerns about their pe.nis size.

Ansell, makers of LifeStyles Condoms, has conducted research into average pe.nis size. The survey found that the average length of the erect pe.nis is 5.877 inches (14.928cm), with the majority ranging between the small 5.5 inch pe.nis size (14cm) and the large 6.3 inch pe.nises (16cm).

The average girth is 4.972 inches (12.63cm), with the majority ranging between 4.7 inches (12cm) and 5.1 inches (13cm). This indicates that the difference between small pe.nis size and large is not very big.

As you can see the average male is UNDER six inches when fully erect.

Perhaps some guys lie about their sizes, perhaps some don't take proper measurements.

Males, you are all encouraged to;

Measure Yourself

FLACCID: Get a ruler and place it over your pe.nis. Then Push the ruler back into your abdomen as far as it will go. Hold your limp pe.nis along the ruler and measure to the tip of the head.

ERECT: While standing, gently angle your erect pe.nis until is is parallel to the floor. Press the ruler against your pubic bone (just above the base of the pe.nis) and measure from top to tip.
It may be easier to measure by standing with your knees locked and grabbing the pe.nis from the bottom, just behind the head on either side.

Press ruler against your pubic bone, and measure on top of a flaccid pe.nis as you pull it out as far as you can. Try moving your pelvis or changing the angle to see what variations can occur during this type of measurement.

Once you've figured out how to measure to get the same result as your erect length, you will find that this measurement is easier and more convenient than measuring your actual erection.

GIRTH: With a piece of string or cloth measuring tape, measure the circumference of your erect pe.nis at mid-shaft.

Compare your measurements to the information collected by Lifestyles Condoms.

Are you...

Unhappy with your pe.nis size?

Enlarging your pe.nis is a controversial idea. The results are permanent. Once you enlarge your pe.nis you can't reduce the size without surgery.

Some people also think that enlarging your pe.nis is a shallow behavior that stems from insecurities.

It is also important to consider the reason(s) for enlarging your pe.nis. Are you trying to impress females? Do you want to feel more sexually attractive? It is important to note a pe.nis they consider “too big” puts off some women. It would be very wise to discuss it with your partner before deciding.

Pe.nile Exercises


Warm-Up

You should begin your daily workout with this procedure. This is a prerequisite. What the hot compress does is draws blood to the area of your pe.nis, increasing the blood flow and making the skin slightly elastic. This also ensures a good grip for the exercises you will be performing.

Soak a washcloth in warm-to-hot water, then wring out. Take the
cloth and wrap it around the shaft of your pe.nis (either flaccid or
erect). Hold it there a minute, then repeat a couple of times. Dry off your pe.nis well.

Stretching

If you really want to enlarge your pe.nis, this is the technique men swear by. You can perform this either standing up or sitting down.

1. With the pe.nis in its flaccid state, take one hand and grip firmly around the head of your pe.nis. Be careful not to cut off too much circulation.

2. Pull your pe.nis out directly in front of yourself. Stretch it as much as you can without causing pain or discomfort. Hold it there for 5 minutes. After each minute, pull it out slightly further each time.

3. Relax for one minute. "Twirl" your pe.nis in a circular motion about 30 times. This gets the circulation flowing again.

4. Repeat Step Two again 4 times, except pull your pe.nis in a different direction each time... up, down, to the left, and to the right. After each 5 minute pull, repeat Step 3.

5. After you've completed 5 pulls (5 minutes each), pull your pe.nis out directly in front of you one more time. Give it a good 1-minute stretch and 10 slight "tugs" out-ward, not jerking too hard.

Stretching the pe.nis with your hand produces the same results as traditional pe.nis weight systems. The best way to use your hand is by applying most of the pressure anywhere else except on the dorsal nerve, which is that thin nerve that runs along the top of the pe.nis.

There is nothing wrong with designing your own way of gripping your pe.nis, as long as you know where and where not to apply the wrong pressures.

Again, DON'T HOLD TOO TIGHT, otherwise you'll cut off the circulation.

This exercise will ensure a longer pe.nis within as little as 2 weeks, but within 3 - 4 months will really be noticeable.

JELQING

(also known as "Milking" is an "ancient" technique that has been performed for centuries by many tribes and cultures. It is considered THE most effective method of pe.nis enlargement.

These milking exercises force blood into the pe.nis. Over the course of several months, the blood spaces in the pe.nis became larger, which means that they can hold more blood. This in return makes your pe.nis larger.

You will want to use a lubricant for these exercises.

The results from Jelqing are PERMANENT. The pe.nis will become enlarged in both the flaccid and erect states, but especially in its erect state. The exercises are beneficial, not harmful. They will actually improve the health and strength of the male organ as well as increase its size.

IMPORTANT: Care must be taken that the exercise is NOT PERFORMED DURING HARD ERECTION.

Vascular (vein) damage could result if the pe.nis is forcibly milked in its fully erect state. You want your pe.nis between half to 3/4 erect. Results cannot be obtained until a partial erection is present.

After this exercise has been performed, it will be noticed that the pe.nis (even in its flaccid state) appears both longer and thicker. This is a fact. And from within one to several months of exercise, the pe.nis will appear rather enormous; this is due to the impaction of blood in the pe.nile tissues.

This simple exercise, if practiced five days a week, will enable a man who possesses, for example, a six-inch erect pe.nis, to add from between one to three inches to the length of his pe.nis (measured at the top, from tip to pelvis) and it will grow in circumference proportionately.

Little or no growth may be apparent for approximately one month. During the second or third month an increase of two or more inches will not be uncommon.

1 - When your pe.nis becomes SEMI-ERECT, make the American "A-OK" sign with the thumb and forefinger of your left hand. With this hand, grip tightly around the base of your pe.nis.

2 - Now starting from the base, pull the pe.nis gently but firmly. Stretch downward and out-ward. You should still be in a semi-erect state. Make sure to touch the pe.nis all the way from the base to the head. Note that the head of your pe.nis expands with blood.

3 - Switch to the right hand and do the same thing, starting from the base and stretching downward to the head. Alternate both hands in a smooth rhythmic ("milking" motion, touching upon every part of the pe.nis except the very top part of the pe.nis head.

Do 200-300 strokes/day at medium strength for the first week. (10 minutes)

Do 300-500 strokes/day at medium-full strength for the next week. (15 minutes)

Do 500 or more strokes/day from then on, and as strong as you can make them. (20 minutes)

If you find yourself getting an erection during this exercise, squeeze harder to discourage it or simply wait until it subsides. You can encourage circulation afterward by slapping your pe.nis up and down 25 - 50 times. Perform this exercise 5 days a week.

Remember to keep your pe.nis only partially erect. If you feel ej.aculation coming on, pause milking until the urge subsides. This is itself an exercise... one of self-control.

Chomzy19: Hmmm Great post! Most of these though are very UNREALISTIC n UNWORKABLE in Nigeria, I guess u don't stay in this country though.

Dear, these methods of making money are ways to finance your plan. Not one that makes you comfy. All these methods can be incorporated into the Nigerian settings. The one's you think 'work' in Nigeria, are usually the ones that put you in a financial quagmire...You are most likely to end up a victim of a scam.
Cant you see the big picture? The successful Nigerians dont wait for what 'works' in Nigeria: they expand their knowledge, get ideas, and make them 'work'.
Read those methods again. You just have to think outside the box. Take an example from the luxury bus company owner in my main write up. Survival is like a game of chess; plan, plan, plan ahead.

Method 3 of 3: Make Money as a Kid

1. Ask your parents if they'll pay you for doing more chores. You're probably already expected to do chores around the house and help out your family for free. If you need a little extra pocket change, however, ask your parents if there's something else you can do for a small fee. For instance, maybe your mom really hates folding laundry and would be willing to pay $5 a week for you to do it instead. Whatever it is, let your parents know you're willing to take on more work for a bit of allowance.

2. Make sure you're able to do whatever you agree to do. If you know your parents like a chore done a certain way, don't cut corners - do it well, and they may even agree to give you a raise in the future!

3. Run a lemonade stand, or something similar. During hot summer months in the US, many kids run lemonade or cold beverage stands on the sidewalks in front of their houses. Here are a few tips to get you started:

4. Offer something that's appropriate for the weather. Cold drinks or popsicles will sell better on a hot day than on a rainy day. If it's too cold or miserable outside to do much business, hold off and wait for a better day.

5. Keep your costs down. In order to turn a profit on what you're selling, choose to sell an item that's inexpensive to make. Lemonade is a classic because all of its ingredients (water, sugar, lemons or lemon juice concentrate, and ice) are fairly cheap and easy to obtain. Popsicles are another favorite because they can be bought in large quantities from the store!

6. Set up on public property. You can set up your stand on a sidewalk, public park, or other area that is not owned by a private person. Doing this can help you avoid accusations of trespassing. Be aware, though, that some larger metropolitan parks might require you to get a permit to sell there.

7. Advertise your price. Get a large piece of paper, cardboard or poster paper, and write what you're selling and how much one serving costs. For instance, you might write "LEMONADE, 25 CENTS". Set a fair price point, and make it something you'd be willing to pay yourself; if you're not sure what's fair, ask your parents or another trustworthy adult.

8. Have somewhere secure to keep your money. Find a lockbox, coin purse, wallet, or envelope to keep your earnings safe and collected.

9. Do odd jobs around your neighborhood. Mowing lawns, babysitting, raking leaves, snow shoveling, washing cars, and bathing pets are all examples of services that many people are willing to pay someone else to do. If you can do some of these things and you have some spare time, knock on the doors of family members or neighbors you know well, and offer your services.

10. For kids, only work for people you know or your parents know well; never work for strangers.

11. Be trustworthy. People like to know that whoever's working around their home or with their children can be trusted, and they might even be willing to pay extra for that peace of mind. Be fair and honest in all your dealings, and never steal; these qualities will pay off later.

12. Be willing to negotiate. You might have two neighbors who want their sidewalks shoveled, but one might be willing to pay $5 per week while another will pay only $3. If the neighbor who's paying you less is elderly, living on a fixed income, disabled or otherwise strapped for cash, consider accepting the lower price in order to build your clientele. Remember, that person who pays you less might later recommend your services to someone else willing to pay more.

Tips

-Save money. All that extra money won’t do you any good if you can’t hang onto it.

-Start analyzing your decisions from the perspective of a firm. In economics, a firm's goal is simply to maximize profit. Well-run firms spend money only if they can expect to make more money from their investment, and they allocate their resources to the most profitable use. You're not a firm, of course, and you have other considerations, but if you make the majority of your time and money decisions by choosing the options that promise the highest return on investment, you'll likely earn more money, and that's good news for your shareholders (you and your family).

-Work on eliminating any debt you may have. When you have a high debt load, you're making someone else money; what you pay in interest is their paycheck. The sooner you repay your loans and debts, the sooner you stop giving your money away.

Warnings

-Don't lose sight of what's really important to you in your quest for money. Sure, you may be able to make more if you work longer hours, but will you and your family get to enjoy the extra money? Money can do a lot of things for you, but don't work yourself to death - you can't take it with you.

-Beware get-rich-quick schemes! Millions of people still get caught up in them. If it's too good to be true, it's truly no good. People who know how to get rich are busy getting rich. They are not advertising methods to get rich.

Culled from
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Money

Method 2 of 3: Financial Wisdom to Live By.

1. Use the law of supply and demand to your advantage. Most of us are familiar with the law of supply and demand--the more there is of something, the cheaper it is; conversely, the rarer the product or service, the more expensive it is. However, other than when we get to a toy store before sunrise to get on line for the latest fad toy that kids can't get enough of, we don't really apply the law of supply and demand to our own lives--particularly our careers. For example, if you're aspiring to do something that many, many other people want to do (so much so that they do it for free, as a hobby) then it will be far more challenging for you to make money doing it. On the other hand, if you do something that most people don't want to do, or if you get very good at doing something most people don't do all that well, then you can make a whole lot more money. In other words, choose a career in pharmacy over photography.

2. If your career path is going nowhere, resign gracefully and switch careers. Research occupations to find out how much they pay and what their future outlook is (in the U.S., you can find this information in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook). Find an occupation that pays well, and invest in the education and/or training to get you that job. Look for employers that offer competitive salaries and ample opportunity for advancement.

3. If your goal is to make enough money to retire early, prioritize earning potential over job satisfaction, since you plan on getting out of the rat race early, anyway. Consider the types of jobs that pay extraordinarily well in exchange for hard work, little psychological satisfaction, and a punishing lifestyle, such as investment banking, sales, and engineering. If you can keep your expenses low and do this for about 10 years, you can save a nest egg for a modest but youthful retirement, or to supplement your income while you do something you really love doing but doesn't pay much. But keep in mind that delayed gratification requires clear goal-setting and strong willpower.

4. [b]Recognize that time is money. [/b]This critical piece of advice is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who was an accomplished American inventor, journalist, printer, diplomat, and statesman--the ultimate multitasker. Your ability to manage your time (and stop procrastinating) is a critical ingredient in your ability to make money. Whether you have a job or are self-employed, keep track of what you're spending your time on. Ask yourself "Which of these activities make the most money, and which of them are a waste of time?" Do more of the former and less of the latter, simple as that. When you're focusing on high-priority tasks, get the job done well, and get the job done fast. By working efficiently, you're giving your employer or clients more time, and they'll appreciate you for it. Remember that time is a limited resource that you're always investing. Will your investments pay off?

5. Jack up your prices. If you're providing a skill, service or product that is in high demand and low supply, and you're making the most of your time, you should be making good money. Unfortunately, there are many people who are too humble or fearful to demand that they get paid accordingly. It's the pushovers in life who get taken advantage of and exploited, so if you think you might be one of them, learn how to stop being a people pleaser. If you work for someone else, ask for a pay raise or get a promotion, and if none of that pans out, revisit your career options as described previously. If you're self-employed, the first thing to do is to make sure your customers and clients pay up on time--this alone can substantially improve your income. Check your prices and rates against those of your competitors--are you undercutting them? Why? If you're providing a superior product or service, you should be getting at least the average, unless your profitability depends on mass production, in which case you're probably making a lot of money and wouldn't be reading this article anyway!

6. Be proactive. Remember Murphy's Law: "Whatever can go wrong will go wrong." Make plans, complete with as many calculations as possible, then anticipate everything that can go wrong. Then make contingency or backup plans for each scenario. Don't leave anything to luck. If you're writing a business plan, for example, do your best to estimate when you'll break even, then multiply that time frame by three to get a more realistic date; and after you've identified all the costs, add 20% to that for costs that will come up that you didn't anticipate. Your best defense against Murphy's law is to assume the worst, and brace yourself. An appropriate amount of insurance may be something worth considering. Don't forget the advice of Louis Pasteur, a French chemist who made several incredible breakthroughs in the causes and prevention of disease: "Luck favors the prepared mind."

7. Redefine wealth. In studies of millionaires, people are surprised to learn that most millionaires aren't doctors, lawyers, and corporate leaders with big houses and fancy cars; they're people who religiously live below their means and invest the surplus into assets, rather than liabilities. As you're taking the above steps to make more money, keep in mind that increased income does not necessarily equal increased wealth. Most people who flaunt their wealth actually have a low net worth because their debt to asset ratio is high--in other words, they owe a whole lot more money than they actually have. All of the previous steps have outlined aggressive strategies for making money, but you'll never get anywhere if you have a hole in your pocket.

8. They say that a penny saved is a penny earned. Actually, when you consider that you pay taxes on every penny you earn, you really do make more money by saving than by increasing your income, especially if the extra income will increase your tax rate dramatically. For example, let's say you have a choice between saving $100 or earning an extra $100. If you pay 15% taxes, then when you earn an $100, you only get $85. But when you save $100 off of your existing budget, you keep it all. To sweeten the deal further, if you take advantage of compound interest as found in most savings accounts, over time you'll start making money on the amount saved plus previous interest paid on that amount saved. It'll be pennies at first, but eventually the amount will multiply exponentially.

9. Take advantage of tax laws if you're self-employed. Money saved on taxes is still money saved. You may be able to deduct many of your business expenses (use of your home, use of your car, office supplies, etc.) if you keep good records. You may also qualify for tax breaks, such as deducting your health insurance premiums on your tax return. These laws are in place to encourage commerce and business growth, so don't neglect their benefits especially if you want to make money.

10. If you're not self-employed and work for a company, find out if they have a retirement plan. If you're lucky, employers will sometimes match contributions you make into a retirement fund. Retirement plans also often have the benefit of being tax-deferred. The longer you get to keep your money (and make interest on it) the better. It's never too early to start planning for retirement.

11. Know the difference between an asset and a liability. The dividing line is whether it puts money in your pocket, or takes it out. As much as you love your home, for instance, it is a liability rather than an asset because you put more money into it than you get out of it (unless you're flipping it or renting it out). Whatever money you save, invest it in assets such as stocks, mutual funds, patents, copyrighted works--anything that generates interest or royalties. Eventually, you might get to the point where your assets are doing the work for you, and all you have to do is sit there and make money!

12. Watch out for inflation chipping away at your assets. We've all heard an elderly person describe the purchasing power of a coin in their day. Inflation continues to make today's money worth less in the future. To win the race against time and inflation, learn to invest your money in the right places. A savings account might help you to keep up with inflation; however, to stay ahead of the game you'll want to invest in bonds, stocks, or some other investment that returns above the average rate of inflation (currently 3%-4%).

Method 2 of 3: Financial Wisdom to Live By.

1. Use the law of supply and demand to your advantage. Most of us are familiar with the law of supply and demand--the more there is of something, the cheaper it is; conversely, the rarer the product or service, the more expensive it is. However, other than when we get to a toy store before sunrise to get on line for the latest fad toy that kids can't get enough of, we don't really apply the law of supply and demand to our own lives--particularly our careers. For example, if you're aspiring to do something that many, many other people want to do (so much so that they do it for free, as a hobby) then it will be far more challenging for you to make money doing it. On the other hand, if you do something that most people don't want to do, or if you get very good at doing something most people don't do all that well, then you can make a whole lot more money. In other words, choose a career in pharmacy over photography.

2. If your career path is going nowhere, resign gracefully and switch careers. Research occupations to find out how much they pay and what their future outlook is (in the U.S., you can find this information in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook). Find an occupation that pays well, and invest in the education and/or training to get you that job. Look for employers that offer competitive salaries and ample opportunity for advancement.

3. If your goal is to make enough money to retire early, prioritize earning potential over job satisfaction, since you plan on getting out of the rat race early, anyway. Consider the types of jobs that pay extraordinarily well in exchange for hard work, little psychological satisfaction, and a punishing lifestyle, such as investment banking, sales, and engineering. If you can keep your expenses low and do this for about 10 years, you can save a nest egg for a modest but youthful retirement, or to supplement your income while you do something you really love doing but doesn't pay much. But keep in mind that delayed gratification requires clear goal-setting and strong willpower.

4. [b]Recognize that time is money. [/b]This critical piece of advice is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who was an accomplished American inventor, journalist, printer, diplomat, and statesman--the ultimate multitasker. Your ability to manage your time (and stop procrastinating) is a critical ingredient in your ability to make money. Whether you have a job or are self-employed, keep track of what you're spending your time on. Ask yourself "Which of these activities make the most money, and which of them are a waste of time?" Do more of the former and less of the latter, simple as that. When you're focusing on high-priority tasks, get the job done well, and get the job done fast. By working efficiently, you're giving your employer or clients more time, and they'll appreciate you for it. Remember that time is a limited resource that you're always investing. Will your investments pay off?

5. Jack up your prices. If you're providing a skill, service or product that is in high demand and low supply, and you're making the most of your time, you should be making good money. Unfortunately, there are many people who are too humble or fearful to demand that they get paid accordingly. It's the pushovers in life who get taken advantage of and exploited, so if you think you might be one of them, learn how to stop being a people pleaser. If you work for someone else, ask for a pay raise or get a promotion, and if none of that pans out, revisit your career options as described previously. If you're self-employed, the first thing to do is to make sure your customers and clients pay up on time--this alone can substantially improve your income. Check your prices and rates against those of your competitors--are you undercutting them? Why? If you're providing a superior product or service, you should be getting at least the average, unless your profitability depends on mass production, in which case you're probably making a lot of money and wouldn't be reading this article anyway!

6. Be proactive. Remember Murphy's Law: "Whatever can go wrong will go wrong." Make plans, complete with as many calculations as possible, then anticipate everything that can go wrong. Then make contingency or backup plans for each scenario. Don't leave anything to luck. If you're writing a business plan, for example, do your best to estimate when you'll break even, then multiply that time frame by three to get a more realistic date; and after you've identified all the costs, add 20% to that for costs that will come up that you didn't anticipate. Your best defense against Murphy's law is to assume the worst, and brace yourself. An appropriate amount of insurance may be something worth considering. Don't forget the advice of Louis Pasteur, a French chemist who made several incredible breakthroughs in the causes and prevention of disease: "Luck favors the prepared mind."

7. Redefine wealth. In studies of millionaires, people are surprised to learn that most millionaires aren't doctors, lawyers, and corporate leaders with big houses and fancy cars; they're people who religiously live below their means and invest the surplus into assets, rather than liabilities. As you're taking the above steps to make more money, keep in mind that increased income does not necessarily equal increased wealth. Most people who flaunt their wealth actually have a low net worth because their debt to asset ratio is high--in other words, they owe a whole lot more money than they actually have. All of the previous steps have outlined aggressive strategies for making money, but you'll never get anywhere if you have a hole in your pocket.

8. They say that a penny saved is a penny earned. Actually, when you consider that you pay taxes on every penny you earn, you really do make more money by saving than by increasing your income, especially if the extra income will increase your tax rate dramatically. For example, let's say you have a choice between saving $100 or earning an extra $100. If you pay 15% taxes, then when you earn an $100, you only get $85. But when you save $100 off of your existing budget, you keep it all. To sweeten the deal further, if you take advantage of compound interest as found in most savings accounts, over time you'll start making money on the amount saved plus previous interest paid on that amount saved. It'll be pennies at first, but eventually the amount will multiply exponentially.

9. Take advantage of tax laws if you're self-employed. Money saved on taxes is still money saved. You may be able to deduct many of your business expenses (use of your home, use of your car, office supplies, etc.) if you keep good records. You may also qualify for tax breaks, such as deducting your health insurance premiums on your tax return. These laws are in place to encourage commerce and business growth, so don't neglect their benefits especially if you want to make money.

10. If you're not self-employed and work for a company, find out if they have a retirement plan. If you're lucky, employers will sometimes match contributions you make into a retirement fund. Retirement plans also often have the benefit of being tax-deferred. The longer you get to keep your money (and make interest on it) the better. It's never too early to start planning for retirement.

11. Know the difference between an asset and a liability. The dividing line is whether it puts money in your pocket, or takes it out. As much as you love your home, for instance, it is a liability rather than an asset because you put more money into it than you get out of it (unless you're flipping it or renting it out). Whatever money you save, invest it in assets such as stocks, mutual funds, patents, copyrighted works--anything that generates interest or royalties. Eventually, you might get to the point where your assets are doing the work for you, and all you have to do is sit there and make money!

12. Watch out for inflation chipping away at your assets. We've all heard an elderly person describe the purchasing power of a coin in their day. Inflation continues to make today's money worth less in the future. To win the race against time and inflation, learn to invest your money in the right places. A savings account might help you to keep up with inflation; however, to stay ahead of the game you'll want to invest in bonds, stocks, or some other investment that returns above the average rate of inflation (currently 3%-4%).

How to Make Money

culled from wikihow.

The secret to making money isn't working at a high-paying job, it’s finding creative solutions to people’s problems, and it doesn't take a fancy degree to do that. To get your creative juices flowing, check out these common and not-so-common ways of lining your pockets. Below that, you’ll also find more general financial advice as well as some money-making ideas for kids.

Method 1 of 3: Money Makers

Flip a Product

1. Buy underpriced used books. Outfit a phone or PDA (personal data assistant) with a scanner, scan the ISBN numbers of books at used bookstores and thrift shops, and compare the asking prices with what the books are selling for on a site like Amazon. Whenever you get a good hit (which won’t be often but, since the process is fast, won’t take long, either), buy the book and resell it online. Be discreet about this, as the store managers probably won’t like what you’re doing.

2. Bargain-hunt at yard and thrift sales. If you have a bit of knowledge in a particular area (ex. Taxco Mexican silver, action figures, classic National Geographics) or even just a good eye for quality, visit private sales early and often to find unexpected deals.

3. Go to police auctions. You can find incredible deals here, and though may not be able to resell a car that was involved in a serious crime, you can probably find some spectacularly cheap jewelry that someone else would be happy to buy off you.

4. Refinish ratty furniture. If you have lacquer thinner, sandpaper, stain, and some craft sense, you can buy worn-out furniture and fix it up for a great resale price.

5. Rescue battered wood. Pallets and pallet stock are cheap (or free) and easy to come by. Look for untreated specimens at construction sites, community colleges, buildings under renovation, or shipping warehouses and plane them down and/or kiln-dry them in a homemade kiln-dryer to uncover their hidden beauty. You can then resell the wood as is or even turn it into beautiful furniture. (Be sure to advertise that the wood is “reclaimed,” as people are often willing to pay much more for this.)

6. Flip houses or apartments. If you are a handy(wo)man with great design sense, a knowledge of what’s valuable in the construction of a home, and assets you’re willing to play with, consider buying, fixing up, and reselling real estate. This requires quite a bit of up-front cash and elbow grease, but the payoff can be big.

Participate in Studies

1. Sign up with focus groups in your area. Studies that you are eligible to participate in pop up sporadically but pay quite well – often more than $50 for an hour of your time. You can also look for focus groups online but will have to sort through a lot of bogus “opportunities” and sites that ask you to pay up-front for the privilege of participating before you find anything worthwhile.

2. Participate in medical studies. If just the thought of this frightens you, know that the intensity of such studies varies greatly. Some studies ask participants (particularly those with medical conditions) to test treatments or medications that can have adverse side effects, but others ask participants to perform physical tasks with no lasting effects. If you are able-bodied and paranoid about keeping it that way, you can even participate as a control in a study at a nearby medical research facility or medical school.

Find an Artistic Outlet

1. Sell photos. If you have a decent camera and a good sense of light, color, and composition, you can take and sell stock photos – i.e. nondescript images that lend themselves to many applications and are commonly used to illustrate online articles or products – with minimal effort. Stock photos of locations (a fire hydrant, a bare wall near an interesting tree, or anything you might find as a default background image on your computer) are easier to take, but stock photos of people (i.e. people arguing, people kissing, people laughing) usually sell for more, as they have more uses and require the written legal consent of your subjects. Hunt for a reputable stock photo dealer or database that will pay you fairly before signing on with anyone.

2. Design web images. By pairing good aesthetic sense and the use of design or photo-editing software, you can make and sell background graphics for social media pages, web logos, or computer icon packages. If you know or are willing to learn computer programming, seriously consider making web pages; programmers may be easy to come by, but programmers with an eye for beauty are another thing altogether.

3. Make and sell crafts. If you are even a little bit crafty, consider selling your goods on a site like Etsy. Though you can make more money on intricate projects (ex. an exquisitely woodburned gourd), even labor-light projects can bring in good money if you’re willing to produce them in high quantities. Who knows – if you do well, you might even be inspired to start a crafts business.

Participate in Marketing Research

1. Become a mystery shopper. This means doing business with various establishments and rating their products and services without their knowledge. It may sound like cake, but remember that it requires discreteness, a good memory for detail (ex. the name of every individual who helped or served you), and enough cash for you to be able to pay for your shopping experience up-front and then wait to be reimbursed pending the approval of your review.

2. Write product reviews. Many companies will pay a lot more than two cents for your two cents. Product reviews are a great way to get paid for being opinionated that doesn’t require the writing background that many other writing jobs do.
3. Complete online surveys. Though tedious, online surveys are often quick and painless and, for a few bucks at a time, can add up quickly. Read How to Make Money with Free Online Surveys for more details.

Pursue a Passion

1. Start a website or blog. Sure, competition in the online world is steep, but one thing that makes a good site or blog stand apart is the dedication and enthusiasm of its writer. Plenty of sites focus too hard on SEO and keywords, and while SEO-optimization is certainly necessary to help your content make money, delving into something that truly matters to you will set you apart from your fluff-and-stuff competitors.

2. Start a small business. Being passionate usually translates to a superior product and better service, which is especially sought after in the age of the anonymous, 1-minute online review. Worried that there isn’t a market for your interests? The fact is that though you may not personally know many people who want what you have to offer, thanks to the internet, there’s a huge market for niche-products (pigeon diapers, chainmail wedding dresses, you name it)… and you might just end up being a trend-setter. To create an online store, you can either make your own website or, if don’t want to self-host, you can sell on eBay or a similar site.
Copywriting. Bloggers and business owners are out there looking for freelance writers to help them with their internet marketing campaigns. If you can write a good video marketing script, sales copy, press release, product reviews, website content and advertising copy, you can make money doing exactly that. You may need basic SEO skills since most of these copywriting jobs require some knowledge on how search engines work. These people are looking for traffic, and they will only hire you if you can deliver that.

Do Odd Jobs

1. Watch and/or walk your neighbors’ pets. Taking a few pooches to the park every week is a good way to have fun, get some exercise, and meet new people, all while making a little cash on the side.

2. Landscape. [/b]Look for brush-clearing, mowing, or woodcutting jobs, some of which may land you regular customers. This can save you money at the same time: if you are hired to pick up pine needles, use them to mulch your roses, which will appreciate their acidity and smothering effect on weeds; if you are hired to cut and clear a fallen tree, use it to heat your house that winter.

3. [b]Run errands for the elderly. Contact your local community center or church to get in touch with people who need help getting groceries, cleaning their gutters, or getting to the post office. You might cultivate some lovely friendships at the same time.

4. Find odd jobs online. Check out Craigslist, Fiverr, or Zaarly for interesting or unusual gigs that come up.

Use Money-Making Apps

1. GigWalk: This iPhone app allows you to team up with companies posting gigs and get small jobs done for cash. These can be anything from mystery-shopping to making deliveries to testing apps to taking photos. Simply install the app, make a profile, and start looking for gigs in your area.

2. WeReward: [/b]This iPhone and Android app allows you to complete small tasks (ex. taking a photo of yourself with your favorite beverage or eating at a new establishment) for points that translate to cash. Though the per-task reward is small, there are millions of participating businesses and the points can add up quickly. The location-based rewards are best if you already have an active lifestyle and won’t have to force yourself to starting eating/drinking out all the time.

3. [b]CheckPoints: This iPhone and Android app allows you to go to stores and scan items for points, which you can then use to redeem prizes. This is a handy way to make a little extra while you do your shopping, but note that the rewards are either actual products or gift certificates – no actual cash.

Sell Things You Find Outside

1. If you have a manzanita thicket: trim and dry the branches and sell them online. Believe it or not, people love using them for crafts projects. In fact, many of the things you don’t even look twice at have to be ordered online by people living in cities don’t have access to them.

2. If you have a curly willow tree: trim, dry, and sell the twisting branches online to craftspeople or to a local florist, as they are commonly used as accent pieces in bouquets.

3. If you have a pine tree: sell the pinecones that flood your yard every fall. Extra long or large ones make beautiful holiday decorations, especially with a simple twist of ribbon.

4. If you live by the beach: sell driftwood, which can be used for crafts or, if the pieces are large and dense, as decorations in marine aquariums.

5. If you have a pond: pick and dry the cattails before the downy seeds begin shedding and sell them as decorations for bouquets (or even bunched together as stand-alone bouquets). You can also divvy up and sell bits of your water lily, water hyacinth, fairy moss, or any other plant that’s doing its best to overtake your pond anyway.

6. If you have a tree drowning in mistletoe: cut the mistletoe down, turn it into festive, ribbon-wrapped bunches, and sell it around the holidays.

7. If you are selling something that you know or can verify hasn’t been treated: you can even advertise it as being organic, which might heighten interest and allow you to increase the price.

8. If you don’t have access to any of these items: get paid to collect them from other people. Plenty of people would happily hire someone to cut back their Manzanita forest or wade into a pond and break apart their water-lily thicket, meaning you can make money from both gathering and selling your product.

Make Money Passively

1. Become a moving advertisement. “Wrap” your car in an advertisement, go about your usual commute, and get paid monthly to do it. (Some car-wrappers in San Francisco make as much as $400 a month doing this, but of course this varies depending on how big a city you live in and when / how often you make your commute.) You can also get paid to wear a company’s logo t-shirt around (particularly if you wear it someplace conspicuous, like at your school; see ShirtsInSchools.com as one example).

2. Rent out a space. If you have a spare room, an unused parking spot or driveway in a busy part of town, or even an empty lot that you wouldn’t mind seeing transformed into an urban garden, rent it out and enjoy an extra monthly paycheck.

3. Try affiliate marketing. This means promoting someone else’s products or services for pay without actually carrying an inventory. There are many ways of incorporating affiliate marketing into your website/blog/page including banner ads (which are generally ineffective, as people tend to avoid these), linked articles (which are quite successful when the article content is thoughtful and doesn’t appear spammy), and product-placement videos (which can be very successful when done by people with charisma or a good sense of humor). You can even become an affiliate marketer without a website.
Basic ways of making money through of affiliate marketing include:

Cost-per-click: you get paid a very small amount every time someone clicks from your content onto the advertiser’s site; good for high-traffic content

Cost-per-lead: you get paid a bit more every time someone signs up or fills a form with the advertiser thanks to your content.

Cost-per-acquisition: you get paid a (fixed or percent) commission every time someone makes a purchase with the advertiser because of your content; good for focused, high-quality content

Make Money 'Quickly'

1. Sell CDs and/or DVDs. Back up your collection on a computer or external hard drive, then sell the original discs. You’ll make quick cash and save space at the same time. If you have prized collections (boxed sets, limited-release editions, etc.), sell these individually for what they’re worth; otherwise, sell your discs very reasonably (remember, your potential buyers can also get the exact songs they want instantly by downloading them for buck or less apiece). Even for a mere $4 each, a sizeable collection of CDs can haul in a tidy – sum.

2. Sell hair, plasma, or other body parts/fluids. Long, healthy, untreated hair can be sold for a variety of purposes (including high-end wig- and extension-making) and earn you anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on color, health, and length. Plasma can be “donated” (for compensation) provided that you are old, healthy, and heavy enough to qualify. Sperm can be donated, but you usually have to know (and be able to document) a fair amount of information about your parents as well as your medical history to be eligible. But be wary; for example, donating eggs is often touted as a fast, high-profit medical procedure, but the process is actually requires that the participant undergo hormonal and medical treatment, receive regular checkups and ultrasounds, and abstain from sex and intoxicants, all of which take weeks or even months before the eggs are even eligible for removal. The removal process itself is invasive and lasts about 30 minutes.Consider your options very carefully before taking on anything like this.

Before we move on to the full list, lets understand a couple of things.

One of the hidden ways a hustler gets 'last-hope' income in the states is donating blood or selling body organs. It's acknowledged but not advisable. Unless you're in a hopeless predicament. The reason why selling your body organs in the US is so common is because it pays alot. A lot more than you think. That's why science and technology are skyrocketing in advancement. And sometimes, if you're rejected (after running some tests), they'll give you free medical information on your health. So you get free in-depth medical advise. That a priceless information. Never joke with your health.

This list is full of ideas on how to make money, I'll keep it constantly updated.

The problem with my beloved Nigerians is that they are so absorbed in their various fantasies they are unyielding to realism. They have a set mind in which they want the 'money' to come. So if the 'money' doesn't come through that channel, they become discouraged. This makes their fantasies run out of control. They never plan, they dream.

There are general rules to making money, viz;

-you make an investment plan. And take a survey of the potential returns.
-you stay focused.
-get the capital to startup your plans.
-stay focused.
- start up your plans, start little (but flexibly) for a minimum of 2 months. I said 'flexibly' because you have to be ready to invest more, when the business is going successfully; don't get carried away by the so called 'profit' you think you're making. The profiting has not begun. Invest more funds in your business.

But theres a snag to this. The truth? It's either most of you don't have plans, or your plans are unintelligible. When you get hoodwinked by scammers, please take the blame. It's all your fault. You wanted to get rich quick, so you became a victim of a get-rich-quick scam or 'shortcut scam'. You want to get all your gains, losses, pension..., at once.

Come down to reality. No one gets rich that way. Absolutely no one. You want to be as rich as Gates, but don't want to walk in his footsteps. You just want to believe he made all his money at once. You want to be like him but you dont want to think like him. Use your brains, it your best friend. Its lonely. It's the only friend that can help you...but you have to use it. Are you willing to?

In making money, there's a ladder to climb. You must climb it. Some people jump the ladder..., but go very few steps.

Words of advise; think outside the box. Let me cite a typical example.

Here's an example: Say your plan is to own a luxury bus transport company. As a person still struggling, when you're making financial plans, start from the grass-root. If you have enough money, get a tricycle, hire someone to run it for some time, till you have saved up for a taxi cab. A taxi cab can accommodate more people than a tricycle. You let the taxi cab run till you can afford a mini bus: more passengers, more money. You should choose a selected route to commute, so that you can be sure of your financial calculations. When the proceeds from the mini-bus are enough to finance a luxury bus, you then invest all in it.

Using this procedure, you've achieved two things: you've achieved your goal of having a luxury bus transport company (at least you have got a luxury bus already, one luxury bus can start a luxury bus transport company), and you've gained firsthand experience in the transportation field.

For those of you who have the capital, with the recent production of locally made vehicles, buses and other vehicles are very cheap (take Innoson Vehicle Motors for instance; cheap and very durable vehicles). If you're 'too foreign' to drive 'locally' made vehicles because they are cheap, buy them and capitalize on the cheapness. The cheapness is a naked blessing. Don't drive the 'local' cars, use them to generate income. That's the 'money on my mind' attitude.

Change your view on life, you'll discover a lot of secrets you'll wonder why you even wasted a good part of your existence worrying over nothing. Yes. Most of the things we worry about are non existent. They're self-induced burdens; virtual burden.

Enough said. Learn how to get the capital to start up your plans.

wahabian: For the exfoliation part,I believe in it.Most especially If that's what makes ur skin glow that much @Godmother

The skin you'll be wearing after exfoliation is the type of skin the whites will envy you for; Whenever a white lady sees me, there's a very high probability that she'll verbally acknowledge my skin texture. They said they wish they weren't too light skinned. I've lectured alot of white ladies on the power of exfoliaton. They are hell-bent on looking like me. They are very good listeners and (I just hope my Nigerian ladies can slightly adjust their perception of life) they are not easily discouraged. They'll want to get to the bottom of 'it'. They have very good sense of humour. In fact, almost all my 'students' intentionally make use of sunblocks (or sunscreens)...just to darken their skin tone a little...to look like me.
And it got me thinking...Why try to damage your skin, to be like the whites, when you can repair your skin and make the whites want to be like you? Bleaching is damaging, exfoliation is repairing and nurturing.

Godmother: I'm glad I read this article. I'm bookmarking it for frequent reading until it becomes a firsthand knowledge

Thanks Godmother, do that and you'll be the closest to perfection.

Thanks for your opinions everyone, I'll put up a very helpful list of how to make money.

wahabian: What a write -up! Godmother,u get any sister or daughter wey be like u wey I fit marry? I wish all 9ja women think like this.

My daughters are married dear. @bolded, all Nigerian women think like this. They're just misguided and easily fall prey to 'quick solutions'. A person enjoys his/her old age based on how well they've taken care of themselves. The girls need to be constantly shown the right direction because most of these fashion 'trends' have massive (and irreparable) side effects.

It's nice to see this on the front page. Good work mods.

I don't know what to think.

Ditoya: Where's that of the males?

Sorry love, I'm teaching my girls how to survive. Males can take a 'few' tips from it.

Pretty-Clare7:
i learnt a lot Godmother especialy d importance of saving..meanwhile i dnt think i can go to those extents u linked us to to make money..thumbs up!!!

Thanks Clare dear. The method of making money is for those that are flat broke and are desperate to make money, by any means necessary. Not the usual get-rich-quick scheme.

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Females: How to start 2014.

Hello ladies, simply call me 'The Godmother".

I've been married for more than 3 decades (and still counting). So this article is solely based on experience and research.

Ladies, this is your ultimate guide to 2014 (and beyond).

It centers on the most important aspects in a womans life, whether single or married.
Change these aspects and become the ultimate woman.
The article below asks questions and links answers to questions like:

-Do you worry alot? How to stop worrying.

-Are you a dreamer? Learn how to face reality and think like a genius.

-Are you in a chronic financial strain? Learn odd ways of making money, and how to be a strong independent woman.

- Know the general rule of health.

-Should you be concerned about breast lumps?

- How to make your vag.ina super tight.

-Simple exercise to look your best.

-The need too stop bleaching.

Contents

Your Personality

Worrying
Facing reality
Financial Independence

Your Health

General Knowledge
Breast Lumps
Kegel Exercise

Your General Outlook

Looking your best
Stop Bleaching

Your Personality

Worrying

-Don't nag all the time. Nagging is the result of much worrying and less thinking: a waste of valuable time (and time is money).

-Reduce the number of things you worry about. e.g a case of typical parents, in 'self induced crisis', busy worrying about how to make money and also worrying about how to pay school fees. Why worry about the two problems when both problems can be eliminated if you solve just one? Worry about that one only.

-It's funny, but you have to have a scale of preference for worries, preferably in descending order. Chose what to worry about and put the rest aside. You must be at one with yourself to be able to know all your problems. Majority of the problem of humans can be solved with money.

-So I believe that 'making money' should be tops on the scale of preference of worries, if you're undecided. One of my personal motivation is "if you dont know how to start solving your problems, simply start by making money, if there's none".

-Worrying brings about disorganization. Have an organized life, to make things easier.

Below are 3 external links on how to stop worrying.

http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Worrying-and-Start-Living

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/anxiety_self_help.htm

http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/stop-worrying/
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Facing Reality.

-Ladies, read less of romance books and more strategic books like the '48 Laws of Power', 'Mafia Manager' and the 'Art of War'.

-Read romance books for entertainment only and strategic books for practical purposes and fantasies. (Yes, fantasize on increasing your knowledge and not fantasizing on non-existent Prince Charming).

-Increase in knowledge = increase in income and security.
Reading strategic books completely change your perception of the world.

-Increasing your knowledge makes you immune to so many hopeless predicaments in a relationship/marriage/existence. After reading strategic books, you'll be able to reduce sentiments, make positive decisions easily, and create options where you dont like the given options. You'll know how to differentiate between the truth and the false: which is relevant in any business or relationship.

-e.g In a typical Nigerian marriage, if you heard from gossips that your husband is cheating on you, you'll be able to know whether its true or false...EVEN IF THE GOSSIPS HAVE 'proof'...yes. It's a wicked world (highly underrated), trust nothing and you'll live longer.

- Change your lady mindset now. If ladies are serious about gender equality, we cannot continue thinking like ladies alone. Its a mans world, so think like a man! Snap out of your girlie dreamworld and wake up to reality.

how to think like a genius
https://www.nairaland.com/1574211/how-think-like-genius
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Financial Independence.

-Ladies, I dont need to list the usefulness of money. In summary, money can provide both wants and needs. We know its uses, lets discuss how to make it.

-If you have a steady job, lovely. Just know that the only way to increase your income is to keep working hard and always put in your best (less procrastination).

-If you have no job and you are hopelessly broke read this, odd and interesting ways to make cash.

http://www.blifaloo.com/info/need-money.php

-My simple advise to broke ladies, please learn how to save.

-The greatest secret to make money is 'saving'. Don't yearn for things you currently cant afford. Dont even plan to get it later. Forget it.

-Just adopt the 'money on my mind' attitude; that's another reason why you should think like a man.

-Money on my mind + constant saving = $

But saving needs discipline. Discipline yourself.

Girls, I'll end this personality section with the ultimate guide on how to be a strong independent woman. If possible,

-Print it out,
-Always carry it around like your bible,
-Study it,
-Tell yourself the truth,
-Put the knowledge to practice.

How to be a strong independent woman.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Strong-Independent-Woman
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Your Health.

General Knowledge

-Whenever you fall ill, always take a test to find out your ailment before taking any drug. Even if you're 'sure' of the cause.

-A woman has a special body: like a delicate factory. Taking drugs, for an ailment you dont have, is very harmful to your health (the deadly side effect of self medication). The lesser your intake of any type of drug, the better.

-So, if you must take drugs, make sure it's prescribed by a pharmacist, after running tests on you.
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Breast Lumps
-Cultivate the habit of checking for breast lumps everyday. Breast lumps are swellings in your breast. 'Most' lumps are not cancerous.

How to check for breast lumps.
https://www.nairaland.com/1574185/how-identify-bosom-lumps
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Kegel Exercise

-Keep your vag.ina super-tight naturally by performing the Kegel exercise.

-Apart from tightening your vag.ina, Kegel exercise is a proven way for ladies to achieve orgasm. So, with the exercise, you'll be sure of a very tight vag.ina and also be sure of orgasm during intercourse. So, it's a win-win (you and your hubby enjoy sex, why should he cheat on you?).

-One secret about the Kegel exercise is that if done constantly, it will leave your vag.ina permanently tight and free from most vaginal infections.

How to perform Kegel exercise.
http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Kegel-Exercises
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Your General Outlook

Looking your best.

-Your man wants you to remain his chick forever, so always look like a chick by exercising (mostly aerobics).

-Exercising keeps your blood flowing, nourishing your air and blood circulation. This keeps you looking younger and it keeps you away from health issues.

-Jog a maximum of 30mins, at once, every 2 days.

-If you easily run short of breath (maybe due to smoking or COPD) and cannot jog for long, start with breathing exercises to super-strengthen your lungs.

-Lets assume you can only jog for 5 mins daily, use the remaining 25mins to indulge in breathing exercises (with rests).

- The more you do breathing exercises, the more you will be able to jog longer.

How to jog.
https://www.nairaland.com/1574089/perfect-form

How to do Breathing exercises.
https://www.nairaland.com/1574116/always-short-breath-lung-exercises
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Stop Bleaching.

-Please avoid the bleaching cream/soaps.

-I don't know why our obdurate ladies still don't want to understand the fact that all beaching products have short term 'gains' and long term pains.

-You're chemically altering a natural pigment in your skin, that is a very long term health hazard, please ask a dermatologist.

-Instead of bleaching, you should exfoliate, cleanse, and moisturize. Thats the approved combination-substitution for bleaching.

-Exfoliation simply means removal of dead skin cells. Exfoliation scrapes away most dark spots on the skin thus making the skin 'fresh' and a 'slightly and evenly' fair complexion.

-There are both facial and body exfoliators. It is advisable not to use the body exfoliator for the face because it is harsher.

-After a few years of bleaching the unavoidable side effects begin to manifest. Tell me why your husband will not cheat on you when you start transforming into someone else completely?

-On the other hand, exfoliation naturally makes you look younger while getting older. Young girls that exfoliate constantly always move around with little or no makeup. The maximum chemical makeups they can apply to their skins are lipsticks or eyeliners. No concealer/ brown powder is needed cos exfoliation brings out a perfect natural skin in you...just like when you were a baby.

-To achieve the best result, the exfoliation process should go in this order: cleanse the skin with a cleanser, exfoliate and rinse face with cold water (toning) before finally moisturizing the skin.

-If you want to know the result of exfoliation, go to a maternity ward and admire the skin of newborns. That's exactly how smooth your skin will be.

-So, get rid of that bleaching cream now! Have a natural but very smooth skin, and be proud of it.

-The exfoliation effect is more romantic than the bleach effect...especially when lovers are in close range.

-My hubby and I have been exfoliating constantly for more than three decades. We got addicted to it...nice huh? But what if I told you all our kids are also addicted to it?

-When you're searching for skin products, search for one that lasts forever and not something that gives you a Pyrrhic victory.

Read how to exfoliate.
https://www.nairaland.com/1574154/forget-bleaching-products-how-exfoliate
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Ladies (and gentlemen), I wish you all a productive year 2014.
The Godmother

Alikaxon: Eh! You didn't write the article yourself, anyway, thanks for sharing.

Thanks dear. Yes I didnt write it myself. I'm writing and article and I'll make reference to this topic. Nairalanders dont like visiting external sites.

How to Think Like a Genius

There are many ways to classify a genius. But if you look at the historical figures whom most people would consider geniuses, such as Albert Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Beethoven, you can see one thing they all share in common: they were all able to think in a way different from the mainstream, and thus made connections that no one else did. Based on that pattern, this article will address some of the ways you can think like a genius.

Steps

1. Love learning. Geniuses are passionate about the things they do. If you want to think like a genius, find what you love and dive in headfirst.

-Figure out what your learning style is and make use of it. The major types are auditory, visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic and kinesthetic. Experiment with different techniques for absorbing information and stick with what works best.
-Learn how to self-educate. There are lots of resources available on the internet and through local services like community colleges and libraries that can put all sorts of exciting information at your fingertips.
-Be pro-active and ask questions. There are people you meet every day that know all sorts of things and have all sorts of valuable skills to share. As a genius, be interested in the potential in everything.
-Be over-comprehensive in your studies. Learn everything there is to know.
-As you learn about different disciplines, think about how they connect to one another.


2. Start ambitious projects and see them through from start to finish. Genius ideas have often occurred in the pursuit of something that many contemporaries thought to be downright crazy. Create opportunities for yourself to discover new things by embarking on journeys no one has embarked on yet.


3. Embrace change, uncertainty, and doubt. It is on these edges of knowledge that innovation and discovery happen. Don't be afraid to question conventional wisdom; geniuses are the ones who rewrite those conventions.


4. Be prolific. Try for quantity before quality. To produce exceptionally good work, do a lot of whatever you're doing. It increases your chances for success and it means you will get more practice along the way. It also takes the pressure off, knowing that while an effort may be your first, it will likely not be your last. Most geniuses in history, whatever they were doing, did a LOT of it, and not all of it was genius!

-There is a theory that to become a "master" in any subject, you need 10,000 hours of practice. Professional orchestra players and computer programmers demonstrate this idea. (Citation: Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers, 2009, but see also Creativity: Genius and other Myths, Weisberg, 1986)


5. Learn about Bloom's Taxonomy. Bloom's Taxonomy is a breakdown of the six levels of thinking, from the lowest level to the highest. You can use it to help you think about thinking on a deeper level.

-Knowledge is accepting and believing a fact. Knowing 2 + 2 = 4, doesn't mean you know what 2 + 2 = 4 means.

-Application is knowing how to use the fact. You can determine that 2 cats plus 2 cats equals 4 cats. You don't know what 2 + 2 = 4 means, but you can apply it.

-Comprehension is understanding a fact: You understand the concept of addition and how 2 + 2 = 4.

-Analysis is breaking down information into its parts. 4 - 2 =2 ; (1 + 1) + (1 + 1) = 2 + 2 = 4

-Synthesis is Creating something new. (2 + 2) + (2 + 2) = 4 + 4

-Evaluation: Discussion of the merits of 2 + 2 = 4.


6. Think differently. You are different. You think differently. Every kind of genius is different and individual. And every kind of opinion has something true and something you can learn from.

-Remember that different ideas have not historically been accepted well, and yours may not be either. Geniuses throughout history have not let this deter them; neither should you.


TIPS

-Look up Sherlock Holmes and Jim Moriarty , look at how they think , it could help if you see two conflicting ( if fictional ) geniuses.

-Learn to take suggestions and criticisms in a positive way. Many things can be learned from intelligent people if you listen to them.

-Do not read only about geniuses, but also read what geniuses wrote, so that you can see how they were thinking. Always search for primary sources.

-Read about geniuses, especially in the field(s) that interest you. What made Richard Feynman great? What about Thomas Edison?

-Don't just read success stories read failure stories; learn from them.

-If you think you are almost as smart as a genius set even higher goal for yourself.

WARNINGS

-Dont fight with anyone. Try to learn how to make them your friends with your thinking.

-If you learn a lot and express your knowledge to everyone, don't show off. Genius people think of themselves as if they know a little. They try to think like this and keep learning. That's why they become successful.

-Don't be selfish if you think like a genius.

Culled from
http://www.wikihow.com/Think-Like-a-Genius

How to Identify a Lump in a Breast

You should make a habit of checking for lumps on your breasts.
If you find a lump in your breast, also described as a clump, mass, mound or bump, don't panic. It's normal to feel concern, but you should keep in mind that 80 percent of breast lumps biopsied end up being benign, or non-cancerous. However, it's still important to call your doctor, schedule an appointment and have the breast lump examined. In the event of a cancerous breast lump, early detection and treatment is essential. The important thing is to know how to identify a lump in a breast so you can make a quick decision.

Method 1 of 2: Good Habits


1. Perform monthly self-breast exams to identify a lump in a breast. Most lumps are found by women, often by accident. It's best to keep up on your health at any age. You can examine your breast while standing up or lying flat on your back.

-Lift your right arm over your head. With your left hand, apply firm pressure to your right breast. Move your fingers in a circular motion around the nipple, the surrounding tissue and the armpit.

-Raise your left arm and repeat the process examining your left breast, surrounding tissue and the armpit with your right hand.

-Apart from standing or lying down, doing an exam in the shower also works. You may actually be better at reading your breast when your fingers are wet and soapy as your fingers will glide over your breast tissue more easily.


2. Feel for new breast lumps or changes in breast tissue. Talk with your doctor if you feel new lumps (most are pea-sized) or firm and hard breast tissue. If you do find one, don't fret; odds are it's not cancerous -- 8 out of 10 aren't. The benign ones are usually caused by cysts, a fibroadenoma, or just generalized breast lumpiness.

-It's not unusual to develop breast lumps for a short duration of time -- they'll probably go away when you get your period. To avoid being alarmed unnecessarily, do a self-examination one week before your period begins; that's when it's not yet swollen or tender. If this isn't an option (you're post-menopausal or your period is irregular) do it on the same day each month.


3. Pay close attention to breast lumps that suddenly grow or change in shape. This is because most women have something irregular about their breasts and that something irregular is not a health concern. If you feel the same lump in both breasts, that's definitely a non-issue. Worry about the lumps that are much harder than the rest of your breast.

-If you are young, it is common to feel small, cyst-like lumps all over your breasts. Again: this is normal. Do not fret. Mainly concentrate on what's changing or seems different than the overall texture of your breast.


4. Stand in front of a mirror and inspect your breast for other concerning symptoms. These symptoms may or may not occur with breast lump detection.

-Look for a bloody or pus-like nipple discharge.

-Watch for a red or pink rash near or around the nipple.

-Notice any changes in your nipple, especially if it becomes inverted.

-Observe breast skin. If it becomes thick, scaly, dry, dimply, red or pink, talk to your doctor.


Method 2 of 2: If Alarmed

1.Call a gynecologist or medical professional if you have any of these symptoms. Or if you have any other breast lump concerns at all -- it's always best to put your mind at ease.

-If you're in your 20s to 50s, keep your cool. 90% (or more) of questionable breast lumps aren't cancerous (they're benign).[2]

-If your doctor cannot rule out a cancerous breast lump after an examination, he may order a series of test to confirm or rule out breast cancer.


2. Set up a mammography screening appointment. Do this on an annual basis or as prescribed by your doctor. This is a low-dose X-ray examination used for locating breast tissue abnormalities.

-Be prepared; have your required mammography screening prescription with you the day of the test. The center you go to may or may not require it -- but they will want your doctor's information.

-Your doctor may collect a small amount of breast tissue for lab analysis. He'll tell you you're due for a biopsy -- which, for the record, is a process done with a needle.


3. Schedule an ultrasound breast-imaging test after your doctor writes the prescription. An ultrasound produces pictures of the breast mass, evaluating the blood flow through the mass or lump with high-frequency sound waves.

-Make certain you bring the required ultrasound breast imaging prescription with you to the test. It may be a confusing procedure, so bring questions with you, too -- the pros will be happy to spell out anything for you and will do so if prompted. You'll feel much better having a grasp of the situation.


4. Reschedule your return visit to discuss your test results. If the diagnosis is in question — the clinical breast exam and the mammogram show areas of suspicion, for example, but the pathology report from the biopsy reveals benign tissue — you'll be referred to a surgeon or other specialist for further consultation.

-If tests cannot rule out breast cancer, your doctor may recommend a biopsy. Biopsies are the only way to determine whether a lump is cancerous or non-cancerous.


Tips

-There are many benign breast conditions that can cause lumps. These conditions do not lead to breast cancer.

-Keep in mind that many factors contribute to breast tissue change. These can include a woman's age, her menstrual cycle, hormones and medications.

-Breast cancer is uncommon in young women; therefore, the doctor often takes a wait-and-see approach when a lump or other breast change occurs in a younger woman.

Things You'll Need

-Mirror

-Mammography screening

-Prescription for mammography screening

-Ultrasound breast imaging test

-Prescription for ultrasound breast imaging test

Culled from
http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-a-Lump-in-a-Breast

How to Exfoliate Your Body for Soft Skin

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead, rough skin with your own very inexpensive body scrub or sand (yes, sand) and loofah. Your skin will be soft, touchable and glowing. Long term use will make your skin become slightly fairer due to removal of black spots on the skin.
There are two types of exfoliators, for the body (body scrub) and for the face.

Method 1 of 4: Exfoliating with Body Scrub

There are specific instructions on how to apply different body scrub products, but, nonetheless, there's a general way to apply.

1. Squeeze small amount of body scrub into palm before you bathe or shower. Apply to your skin and massage in circular motion.


2. Start at your ankles and work your way up. Use a loofah mitt or exfoliating gloves for best results.


3Rinse.


4. Apply body lotion right after your shower to keep the moisture in.


Method 2 of 4: Exfoliating with a Loofah

1. Take a loofah or mesh puff and squeeze a small amount of bodywash or shower gel.


2. Rub all over body. Rinse.


3Use body lotion.


Method 3 of 4: Exfoliating with Sand

1. Get a cupful of wet sand.


2. Massage all over your body and rinse.


Method 4 of 4: Exfoliating Your Face

1. Sweep your hair out of your face. Secure with some pins or use a band to keep it back.


2. Cleanse and rinse your skin as normal.


3. Take your exfoliator. There are exfoliating products specifically for different skin types. Steer clear of harsh formulas, even if you think your skin can withstand it.


4. Squeeze a coin sized amount into the palm of your hand. Massage into your T-Zone with soft motions, and squeeze a coin sized amount into your hands again, and separate into halves before applying to your cheeks and place a small blob onto your chin. Stroke into your skin.


5. Begin to exfoliate your skin. It is best to do this with clean hands to prevent infection spreading. In gentle, circular motions, swirl the exfoliator around your skin to sweep away any grime and dead skin cells. Use harsher motions upon bumpy and more problematic parts of the skin, but never scrub your skin. It will become sore and react by reproducing more sebum and your skin, most likely, will become worse than it was before.


6. After around three minutes of massaging your skin, rinse your hands, and taking some water, rinse your skin free of the product. Repeat to ensure clarity.


7. Take a small hand towel. Pat your skin dry and take a rich moisturizer and smooth over your face and neck to replenish any lost moisture.


8. Your skin should now be smooth! Repeat the process two to three times a week unless the product is advised for daily use.



TIPS

-Using a loofah or something similar will add to the benefits of exfoliation.
-Make sure to never be too rough on your skin. Also try to get a brush that is not to harsh on your skin.
-Exfoliating your legs removes dead skin, and ensures a closer shave (so you don't have to shave as often). You can make your own exfoliator by mixing vegetable/olive oil and sea salt together. The salt removes dead skin, and also moisturizes it, and is great to do before tanning.
-This will not only exfoliate your dead, flaky skin, but it also stimulate your circulation. That's why we start at the ankles.
-You can always make a body/facial scrub out of common household items found in your kitchen.
-As an alternate, you can use a natural bristle brush with no products. Focus on the back of arms and thighs. It's called dry skin brushing and it feels great.
-a very helpful way to remove a tan on the body
-For extra exfoliation, when washing towels, don't use fabric softener and when drying off, rub the towel gently in circular movements all over your body.
-Bath fizzes may be a nice way to clean and they're fun!

WARNING
-It is not recommended to use body exfoliator on your face, as it is too abrasive.

Things You Will Need

-Exfoliating body/facial scrub
-Loofah
-Towel
-Moisturizing body lotion
-Natural bristle brush

Culled from
http://www.wikihow.com/Exfoliate-Your-Body-for-Soft-Skin

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also known as short breath (milder form of COPD)

Breathing Exercises

If you have COPD, you need to get the most out of each breath. The breathing techniques on this page will help you do that.

Content

-What to do if you're short of breath

-Comfortable positions when you're short of breath

-Pursed lip breathing

-Diaphragmatic breathing

-How to cough up phlegm: controlled coughing

What to do if you're short of breath

Being short of breath can feel scary. It helps if you know what to do.

-Stop and rest in a comfortable position
-Lower your head and shoulders
-Breathe in through your nose, and blow out through your mouth
-Breathe in and blow out as fast as is necessary
-Begin to blow out more slowly and for a longer time. Don't force it. Use pursed lip breathing if you find it helpful
-Slow your breathing down
-Begin breathing through your nose
-Begin doing diaphragmatic breathing
-Stay in this position for 5 minutes longer

Comfortable positions if you're short of breath

1. Sitting Sit with your back against the back of the chair. Your head and shoulders should be rolled forward and relaxed downwards. Rest your hands and forearms on your thighs, palms turned upwards. Do not lean on your hands. Your feet should be on the floor, knees rolled slightly outwards. Follow the steps above until your breathing is normal.
[img]http://www.lung.ca/_images/sitting.gif[/img]

2. Sitting:Table Lying Lean back into the chair in a slouched position, your head rolled forward, shoulders relaxed downward. Rest your hands gently on your stomach. Keep your feet on floor, knees rolled outward. Follow the steps above ("What to do if you're short of breath" until your breathing is normal.
[img]http://www.lung.ca/_images/lying_table.gif[/img]

3. Sitting:Rail Place a pillow on a table and sit down, arms folded and resting on the pillow. Keep your feet on the floor or a stool, and rest your head on your arms. Follow the steps above ("What to do if you're short of breath" until your breathing is normal.

This position may also be used standing, arms resting on kitchen counter or back of chair, not leaning, knees bent slightly, one foot in front of the other.
[img]http://www.lung.ca/_images/rail.gif[/img]

4. Standing: Lean with your back to the wall, a pole, etc. Place your feet slightly apart and at a comfortable distance from the wall, head and shoulders relaxed. Follow the steps above ("What to do if you're short of breath" until your breathing is normal.
[img]http://www.lung.ca/_images/leaning.gif[/img]

How to control your breathing

If you know how to control your breathing, you can stay calm when you're short of breath. Pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing will both help. These breathing methods prevent or reduce the trapped air in your lungs, and allow you to breathe in more fresh air.

Pursed lip breathing

-Breathe in slowly through your nose for 1 count
-Purse your lips as if you were going to whistle
-Breathe out gently through pursed lips for 2 slow counts (breathe out twice as slowly as you breathed in). Let the air escape naturally- don't force the air out of your lungs
-Keep doing pursed lip breathing until you're no longer short of breath

Diaphragmatic breathing

-Put one hand on your upper chest, and the other on your belly just above your waist
-Breathe in slowly through your nose - you should be able to feel the hand on your belly moving out. The hand on your chest shouldn't move.
-Breathe out slowly through your pursed lips - you should be able to feel the hand on your belly moving in as you exhale (breathe out).
[img]http://www.lung.ca/_images/positions.gif[/img]

How to cough up phlegm: controlled coughing

People with COPD usually have extra phlegm (mucus) in their lungs. If you have phlegm, cough it up. If the phlegm stays in your lungs, it can clog your smaller airways, making it hard to breathe. The phlegm could also become infected. It's important to get the phlegm out.

Controlled coughing helps you clear the phlegm from your lungs. Here's how to do it:

-Sit down and make yourself comfortable.
-Lean your head forward slightly.
-Place both feet firmly on the ground.
-Breathe in deeply using diaphragmatic breathing (push your belly out while you breathe in).
-Try to hold your breath for three seconds.
-While keeping your mouth slightly open, cough out twice. You should feel your diaphragm pushed upward while you do this. The first cough should bring up the phlegm, and the second cough should move it towards the throat.
-Spit the phlegm out into a tissue. Remember to check the colour; if the phlegm is yellow, green or brown, or has blood in it, call your doctor. Throw out the tissue right away.
-Take a break and repeat these steps once or twice if necessary.

Culled From
http://www.lung.ca/diseases-maladies/copd-mpoc/breathing-respiration/index_e.php

The Perfect Form

Running better, from head to toe.

By Jane Unger Hahn

Published
June 16,



Head Tilt How you hold your head is key to overall posture, which determines how efficiently you run. Let your gaze guide you. Look ahead naturally, not down at your feet, and scan the horizon. This will straighten your neck and back, and bring them into alignment. Don't allow your chin to jut out.

Shoulders Shoulders play an important role in keeping your upper body relaxed while you run, which is critical to maintaining efficient running posture. For optimum performance, your shoulders should be low and loose, not high and tight. As you tire on a run, don't let them creep up toward your ears. If they do, shake them out to release the tension. Your shoulders also need to remain level and shouldn't dip from side to side with each stride.

Arms Even though running is primarily a lower-body activity, your arms aren't just along for the ride. Your hands control the tension in your upper body, while your arm swing works in conjunction with your leg stride to drive you forward. Keep your hands in an unclenched fist, with your fingers lightly touching your palms. Imagine yourself trying to carry a potato chip in each hand without crushing it. Your arms should swing mostly forward and back, not across your body,between waist and lower-chest level. Your elbows should be bent at about a 90-degree angle. When you feel your fists clenching or your forearms tensing, drop your arms to your sides and shake them out for a few seconds to release the tension.

Torso The position of your torso while running is affected by the position of your head and shoulders. With your head up and looking ahead and your shoulders low and loose, your torso and back naturally straighten to allow you to run in an efficient, upright position that promotes optimal lung capacity and stride length. Many track coaches describe this ideal torso position as "running tall" and it means you need to stretch yourself up to your full height with your back comfortably straight. If you start to slouch during a run take a deep breath and feel yourself naturally straighten. As you exhale simply maintain that upright position.

Hips Your hips are your center of gravity, so they're key to good running posture. The proper position of your torso while running helps to ensure your hips will also be in the ideal position. With your torso and back comfortably upright and straight, your hips naturally fall into proper alignment--pointing you straight ahead. If you allow your torso to hunch over or lean too far forward during a run, your pelvis will tilt forward as well, which can put pressure on your lower back and throw the rest of your lower body out of alignment. When trying to gauge the position of your hips, think of your pelvis as a bowl filled with marbles, then try not to spill the marbles by tilting the bowl.

Legs/Stride While sprinters need to lift their knees high to achieve maximum leg power, distance runners don't need such an exaggerated knee lift--it's simply too hard to sustain for any length of time. Instead, efficient endurance running requires just a slight knee lift, a quick leg turnover, and a short stride. Together, these will facilitate fluid forward movement instead of diverting (and wasting) energy. When running with the proper stride length, your feet should land directly underneath your body. As your foot strikes the ground, your knee should be slightly flexed so that it can bend naturally on impact. If your lower leg (below the knee) extends out in front of your body, your stride is too long.

Ankles/Feet To run well, you need to push off the ground with maximum force. With each step, your foot should hit the ground lightly--landing between your heel and midfoot--then quickly roll forward. Keep your ankle flexed as your foot rolls forward to create more force for push-off. As you roll onto your toes, try to spring off the ground. You should feel your calf muscles propelling you forward on each step. Your feet should not slap loudly as they hit the ground. Good running is springy and quiet.

safarigirl: Mumu people, they have seen who to threaten.

My friend, when Ojukwu declared Biafra, he didn't go about writing letters 'to whom it may concern'

When South Sudan seceded, they didn't go about threatening to blow up the entire country.

If you think you have the balls, come out and fight instead of writing useless statements under candle light while drinking a bottle of ogogoro and getting head from some ashi. Mtcheewww

My dear child, little wonder people forget too soon. My only intrigue with MEND is that its the only body that will warn and tell you the exact place to expect a bombing...and make GOOD of its threat. I still don't understand the secret behind it. And now, legally sponsored by the government in the name of amnesty, have you asked yourself where a better part of the billions allocated to them went? Have you asked yourself the real reason Asari Dokubo adopted another country? He's no fool, he's seen the writings on the wall of an impending non-stop attack and knows that it will make or mar Nigeria. Niger delta militants gave the Nigerian military a good amphibious exercise, hence the amnesty. I hope you don't expect the tired JTF to protect you cos with the recent attacks by boko haram and sophisticated renewed attacks by Niger Delta militants, we, the citizens of FRN are at the full mercy of our deity.

Sam Milla: Dear single ladies,

We recieved your letter dated 3 weeks before valentine. Thanks for reminding us what we should do. On behalf of my fellow single men, i went to my bank to check our account balance so that we can be able to buy you diamond rings but to our surprise, it was empty.
Reasons : we believe you remember asking for that sexy blackberry 10, well the money came out of that account. You remember that birthday you had at the beach last week, the money came out of that account. Do you remember rejecting the shoes and bag we bought you for Xmas, instead insisted that it must be Prada or Gucci which we eventually bought, the money also came out of that account.
Unfortunately the people who sells diamond rings insisted that we must pay before delivery. Therefore give us more time to save more money so that we can be able to buy the expensive rings for your tiny multi-purpose fingers.
Please note that it took us about 1 year to save up the money you used in one week.
We will exchange letters again by this time next year to see if you changed at all since 1- blackberry 11 is on its way. 2-another Xmas and birthday are coming before next val. Thanks.

President, single guys assoc. Of Nig.

I love guys who can admit they're broke. If I was single, you would have been my choice, your outlook notwithstanding.