By: Lea W
About the Author:
Filed under Drama by on Sep 2nd, 2010. 
Virgo is practical. Virgo must analyze and dissect everything. There must be a purpose for something or there is no reason to keep it. These folk discriminate and are critical of others and of them self. Perfect is the goal and this sign will go through hell to reach perfection. Those born between August 23 and September 22 are gentle, shy, work-alcoholics and mentally quick with facts and trivia. Virgo is the perfect choice for a person to do your taxes, edit your novel, cut your hair, and remove your gall stones. If you are seeking a person in whom you can trust; Virgo is a perfect choice. One can not over use the word perfect around Virgo. Male or female there is no end to their search for this nirvana.
Virgo does tend to worry too much and can be overly concerned about health, especially their own. Real and imagined ailments all become a blur of symptoms and facts. The intestinal tract is vulnerable when Virgo is very stressed and ulcers are often a result. However, Virgo’s ills are greatly exaggerated and generally he or she is very healthy.
With a Virgo mate you must follow the rules (and there will be many). Things must have order and your surroundings must be devoid of chaos. Do not take any of his or her criticism personally; let things said in the heat of an exchange fade into the sunset. If you hold on to these words you will not gain the ability to have a warm and loving relationship with your Virgo. Earth signs are very tactile and sensual. This is a bonus in romance. Remember that your Virgo mate will be looking out for your health and well being, this means eating the right foods and exercise. The rewards of your Virgo affair will be low cholesterol, no fat, clean underwear and some ***** unmentionable stuff for after hours.
Political Cosmic Gossip:Somewhere in some back room or behind a closed door the next four years of leadership for the United States has been decided. Strong statement, I agree. But in saying that, who will win? If change is your quest, if you are tired of the same-old-same-old and you vote for change, be prepared to be crushed, not just disappointed, but flattened. Not because the intention wasn’t good or said with passion but because the forces that be are about to swing to the conservative; business suits and ties, never mind that, how about three piece suits and ties and oxfords for everyone, including the women. The belt is being tightened and no one is thinking of going outside the box, or the lines, or anywhere that doesn’t have an electrified fence. Maybe conservative is not politically correct because Pluto is going from the sign of Sagittarius which was all about “living large” into Capricorn which is all about how to “conserve”, recycle, live on less, rules and consequences.
FYI: Cosmic intervention again, believe it or not, case in point Russia…best view of the total eclipse: Russia…ancient belief: that the places of total view will have war (and all that goes with it), government overthrows and the next rulers born.
Mercury Retrograde:Mark the 24th of September on your calendar, this is the beginning of the backward dance of our favorite planet, Mercury. Remember all that deals with transportation and communication will be affected. Three weeks of knowing that something is weird out there and also the shadow stuff which begins September 3rd and flops around until the 30th of October. No one will say anything that hasn’t been said before…
ARIES (March 21-April 20) Aries has to juggle his or her self against a relationship or partnership. This energy should be a balance not one that gives and does not get back. Your one-on-one encounters are about love, money and negotiation. Cosmic Advice: You need to take care of yourself. If you feel tired get more sleep, do not get caught up in diets that will scrape fat off your bones. Your bones and your teeth and how much calcium you are getting, that is what’s important for another two years, and then some.
TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Taurus can use the negotiating wisdom of the three personal planets, Mars, Venus and Mercury to handle day-to-day stuff. If you feel like you are always making peace; that is because you are and especially this month when the line up of peace keeping planets is your daily taskmaster. Cosmic Advice: If you think you are done with higher education, think again. If you think you have traveled everywhere you want to go, think again. If you think your beliefs are solid, oh my, think again.
GEMINI (May 20-June 21) Gemini is about to have a very good month. The three planets in Libra are stacking up in your house of fun, rewards, and lovers. You may have to share one thing or another, perhaps an award that goes to the Top Two, this is highly irregular but then Gemini is duality. Cosmic Advice: Perhaps the Libra two’s are giving you more than just one of what you deserve. Use your charm and wit to give back.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer is at home with love, money and negotiation. Someone may come knocking upon your symbolic door, go down on his or her knee and swear unending love…or, someone may offer you an incredible partnership opportunity with the potential to make lots of cash; either way…use your mind over your heart to negotiate your needs. Cosmic Advice: Maybe one of your neighbors is moving or you are spending less time in the hood. Your siblings and relatives have the answers to questions that need answers.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Leo is using his or her charm and ability to convince siblings, neighbors and relatives of the benefits of two’s. Leo feels that compromise is needed to accomplish community goals, to balance family relations and to bring his or herself to the next level of life. Money may seem tight and the usually generous side of Leo may feel compromised but compromise is the tone of the month. Cosmic Advice: Your best days are everyday. Keep the mind set of NOW and you will succeed.
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Virgo has a birthday this month and celebrating may seem a bit subdued. Let’s tone down the crepe paper and balloons and do something for the good of the planet. After all Virgo is an earth sign and the color green suits him or her very well. The love, money and negotiation thing is affecting your personal resources. Perhaps a raise or a treasure you own is worth more than you think, or the power of two accounts, two careers, two of whatever proves a benefit to you. Cosmic Advice: The struggle that ensues within you will continue for two more summers. This can be good news or bad. Perhaps older Virgo’s will concentrate on putting their life in order, all their ducks in a row. Young Virgos can also organize…it wouldn’t hurt.
LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 22) Libra this is your month. If you have something to say…do it now. You alone know the best way to make peace, the best way to compromise and how to go to war. Libra you are the sign of the general and many of our famous generals were Librans. If ever we wanted peace, this is the time. Once Mercury goes backward all that is said will have been said. Let’s get out there Libra and do your stuff. Cosmic Advice: Your mind is keeping records and lists. You are storing them away for 2010 when you will need to look back and find out what just happened when you think the rug is being pulled out from under.
SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Scorpio may be having a grand affair. Oh my. This is either real or imaginary. Secrets are an integral part of Scorpio’s energy and what lurks behind closed doors could be a part of Scorpio’s hidden treasure. Cosmic Advice: Continue to seek out older, wiser friends. These folk will be your anchor over the next few years. Trim your hopes and trims to fit reality. Don’t go over board thinking you are superman or woman.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Sagittarius you can feel the final phase of this life cycle beginning to fade. You have been through a grueling fourteen years and you should take a peek in the mirror to see what you look like now. One good thing is that you survived and once you say yes to that what you see in the mirror is an incredible human being ready to live life to the fullest. Way to go, Sag. Cosmic Advice: This month may find you aligned with young people with much energy. This association is very healthy. You can share your wisdom and you get back ten fold.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) Capricorn keep saying that mantra, “it won’t be long now”. Whatever you think is coming; you don’t really have a clue because you will never in a million years know what an impact life will have on you for the next fourteen years, never. For good or for bad, ask any Sagittarius you know to recount their past and you will begin to get the picture. Capricorn is the tone of tomorrow, the shift to the conservative, to conserve, to law and order. Capricorn takes no prisoners, and doesn’t fool around and gets the job done right. Cosmic Advice: No one can do it or will do it better than Capricorn, so don’t underestimate your power.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) Aquarius will find that young people and their energy is what buoy you this month. Your rocket is launched with the power of youthful exuberance and knowing that things get done well when you look for the balance. The strain of not being able to rely on anyone else, on any other resource weighs heavy. Let this not be a continual burden, shift how you perceive this view. Learn how to save and conserve.
PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) Pisces is giving as well as receiving. There is an influx of benefits from resources other than your own. Helping young people negotiate for loans, school funding and how to create IRA’s may be on your list. This month you are helping others. This suits you well. Cosmic Advice: If you are in a relationship there are lessons being taught. Who is the teacher and who is the student? Do not give so much that you give all of your self. This is Pisces flaw.
By: Linda Merlino
About the Author:
Belly of the Whale released April 1, 2008
Filed under Arts And Entertainment by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
Gossip seems inevitable when a group of individuals get together whether it is over the water cooler or at lunch. The desire to be better than someone or to emphasize someone else’s fault appears to be intrinsic to many individuals. Yet that very gossip is potentially destroying your business and is a very real obstacle to creating a culture of high performance.
To stop gossip begins first by acknowledging the belief that gossip is not a bad thing. When people have a belief that people gossip and that they, management, have no control over gossip must be addressed. Even though many people believe that gossiping is not really harmful, bottom line it is a virus that can immobilize the best organizations.
Much has been written about the impact of words. Words can hurt some contend. Others believe that words are simply that just words with little to no impact. The issue about gossip is much more about focus than the extent of how much or how little the words can hurt someone.
When a company allows gossip, they (management and leadership) are providing an excuse for non-performance and this results in poor productivity. Gossiping is usually on company time and takes time away from truly productive activities.
Not being focused on individual productivity is one of the negative behaviors surrounding work ethics. Employees with high work ethics generally do not engage in gossiping because they do not have time. Their focus is getting their job done by being productive.
Research suggests that at any moment within the work day, 75% of the company’s employees are not engaged on the job. Between gossiping and not to mention paying video games or surfing the Internet, is it a wonder about poor productivity?
When people live their core values as well as the company’s core values, they are demonstrating a professional reputation including high work ethics. To create a culture of high performance begins with the company’s values statement that cascades down from the top to the bottom. Gossiping should not be tolerated at any level and that is not only a management decision, but a personal one as well.
By: Leanne Hoagland-Smith
About the Author:
Filed under Business by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
By: ♥♥Twilight♥
About the Author:
Filed under Friends by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
When it’s celebrity news and gossip you want, there’s never an end to the latest scoop on the hottest ladies in Hollywood. It’s as if they are required to do something stupid on a schedule.
From child neglect to private home movies exposing their most personal photos, the girls from the big screen and the music venues are forever letting it all hang out. Currently it seems Britney Spears can do no right. With her losing custody of her children to now losing her visitation rights to boot, Britney is the hottest media ticket in town.
With an endless supply of beauties, you can always expect to see some of them in the National Enquirer or on the tube shows, like Extra or the Inside Edition, Hollywood episodes. Lindsey Lohan has filled the tabloids lately with her early checkouts from rehab.
Britney Spears has totally lost it. Even her own mother applauded the court rulings against her. Seems as though her mother is to the point of administering a ‘tough love’ approach to her situation.
The top 10 celebrity females are Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Vanessa Minnillo, Hayden Panettiere, Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Pamela Anderson, Eva Longoria, Aishwarya Rai.
While Jessica Simpson is an equal from the hottie’s category, she appears to be staying out of the limelight, or at least she’s behaving and that doesn’t make the celebrity new circuit.
Celebrity News & Gossip keeps the home fires burning for those of us without a life and we live to see what our age matched famous counterparts are up to. Other than the great weight loss programs they seem to pull off, I for one am completely satisfied that all my dirty laundry comes out of the washer and is washed down the pipes.
For more celebrity news and gossip stop by our site for more up to the minute news of the celebrities. Celebrity News Gossip Photos & Videos
http://wealthsmith.com/celebrity-news-gossip-photos-videos.htm
By: Jimmy Wilson
About the Author:
Filed under Arts And Entertainment by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
By: lori-brianne
About the Author:
Filed under Books & Authors by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
By: Cute! Cute!
About the Author:
Filed under Books & Authors by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
The office grapevine is a valuable source of information. Where else would we find out what is happening or going to happen? Most business owners accept that information will be shared among employees before “official announcements.” In fact, official announcements can serve to verify or negate facts that have been whispered long before plans are finalized.
When the office grapevine goes awry, it is almost impossible to pull all of the pieces together before someone gets hurt or worse, a decision is made based on false or malicious information.
Many industries are known for the contentious behavior of the people who work in them. Employers shake their heads in frustration as they are asked about the every day activities in their offices. Small businesses are especially susceptible because people work in close proximity to each other and often share personal information. Also, small business owners share information about former employees during reference checks.
Employment law is clear about what information we can share about employees, what we can ask about them, and what we can use to make decisions. What no law can cover is how what we hear and see affects our decision making process or how participating in gossip can compromise our ability to be fair.
Employers can find themselves treating someone differently, making exceptions, or making excuses for someone based on information that has nothing to do their performance. Being a sensitive leader is a great thing, but choosing the right sources of information for decision making is even better.
Its a mistake that many small business owners make. You work closely with people and get to know them. You make decisions based on the information that is readily available. Even the smallest business can benefit from formalized processes. Job descriptions, written procedures for common tasks, even a sparse employee manual will provide a sense of security to employees and the business owner some objective guidelines for the things that really matter.
By: Dr. Yvonne LaMar
About the Author:
Filed under Business by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
By: Emslies
About the Author:
Filed under Books & Authors by on Sep 2nd, 2010.
From just about any type of information that is available today through the media and from online sources, boxing news is the best way to stay on top of the happenings in the wide and varied world of professional and amateur boxing.
It is interesting to note that professional boxing has evolved into one of the very few sports that has definitely been instrumental in the development of what is now known as sports entertainment. And in some cases, the boxing news reports and media hype is partly entertainment in and of itself as well.
Just a quick look at the amount of attention and hype that swirls around any major professional event of this sport makes it clear that this is a powerful and popular spectator sport franchise. And, the boxing news helps to keep the interest high with its own versions of hype and gossip.
Interestingly, this professional sport is one of the sports that enjoys some of the most intense coverage. And, with an array of colorful characters, intriguing anecdotes and bazaar incidents, this sport news rarely lacks in sensationalism.
And, it seems the sports fans of this professional sport just cannot get enough of the boxing related trivia and other interesting tidbits. They love to read and watch anything they can get from the boxing news.
Not only that, but it seems that many professional boxers choose to live life to the fullest and often are in this sport news, not just for their accomplishments in the boxing ring but also for other reasons that cross over into their personal lives in many instances. It often seems the athletes actually seek out things they can do to bring this extra attention to them.
For fans who want to know the full inside scoop about their favorite professional boxer, match-ups, bouts, its history or statistics, there is a wide range of news publications such as boxing magazines, that are available in the marketplace.
Such magazines delve into the personal lives of the boxers in addition to the extensive coverage they give to the sport and events. They also cover much of the day-to-day happenings in the sport and are also quick to cover any available gossip about the individual boxers, especially those most popular at the moment.
Some of the boxing news magazines are primarily devoted to those fans who are most interested in keeping up-to-date on the upcoming fights, results of recent matches and the current ratings for the various fighters and their statistical information.
Other focused magazines on this sport provide more news regarding trends in the sport, reviews of different venues and professional boxer interviews, sometimes going into great depth.
Still, other magazines concentrate more on the analysis aspect after the fights, boxing trivia and on introducing the new personalities who are emerging into the sport.
Regardless of what kind of boxing news you are most interested in, you will no doubt be able to find just the right magazine or internet web site that can supply you with the information you most want to delve into.
By: Mike Selvon
About the Author:
Filed under Recreation And Sports by on Sep 2nd, 2010.