I've just realized I'm really a lousy person. A lousy daughter, a lousy sister, a lousy student, a lousy best friend, a lousy leader, a lousy follower, a lousy housekeeper, a lousy reader, a lousy writer, a lousy psychologist, a lousy consultant, a lousy young adult, a lousy overgrown child, a lousy music aficionado, a lousy significant other. The fact that I'm living in a lousier world doesn't help at all. Not one bit.
If you take certain pain relievers very frequently, it may be a good idea to have your blood pressure checked every year.
Recent research revealed that women who regularly took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofin or naproxen, had a higher than normal risk for high blood pressure. Only women taking these medications for 22 or more days per month appeared to experience the increased risk.
Research into the link between frequent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and the risk of high blood pressure is in the early stages. Very frequent use of acetaminophen also appeared to be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure. Experts caution that, although very frequent use of NSAIDs may increase high blood pressure risk in some people, it does not mean that people should avoid these medications. For some people with chronic conditions, these medications make an important contribution to quality of life. However, if you do frequently take NSAIDs or acetaminophen, be sure to have your blood pressure screened regularly, perhaps as often as every year.
Wow. I can actually see it in the headlines now:
"Abbee just died. Talk about Advil suicide!" w00t! LOL.
The card that lands in the Challenges/Opportunities position refers to ways that you can turn obstacles into stepping stones.
Judgment in this position is a challenge to redeem yourself and be resurrected. Agree to wake up with a higher new level of discernment, even though outwardly you are in the same old body, the same old identity, the same old world. When this trumpet blows in your soul, it no longer matters who you used to be. External reckoning no longer applies. A higher order calls and you must march to that new drummer.
(MOTD) = Deftones - Change (In The House of Flies)
LIBRA: You laugh, even when no one else does — proof that your emotions are not dependent on others. Provide leadership, and steer clear of friends in a bad mood. The stronger you become, the more attractive you are.
Librans like high-wire acts — it's all about balance as they coolly make it to the other side.
Some believe that Libra derives power from showing up at harvest time. This sign makes a good peacemaker — Libra might consider working for the U.N., as he or she is incredibly adept at engineering compromise. Or, you might consider a job in journalism, as you're extremely objective. In fact, Librans strive for civility and avoid arguments at all costs.
Sometimes Libra is a bit too easygoing and may be considered lazy. Try to be more confident about making decisions, Libra.
Your sign really enjoys feeling good, and you can get too wrapped up in those feelings, thus sacrificing your responsibilities. Take care of your back and kidneys.
Yikes. Sheesh. I was about to agree on every little thing, except for the bit about my back & kidneys!
Life’s a beach on the coast of Spain. From dramatic rocky beaches of Costa Brava to peaceful, sun-drenched lagoons of Murcia, the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean to the gentler surf of the island-filled Mediterranean, the shores of Europe’s southwest corner contain unbelievable variety.
LIBRA: Matters related to home and family may feel unsettled. Meditation will help current stress. It is best not to think about what you don't have and start using what you do. A romantic relationship is right where it should be.
Yep, meditation... after lighting a few candles & incense sticks last night in my room to help me relax, I feel better already. Hearing from him again, too, put me at further ease.
Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, 'Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary."
-- Anthony Robbins
Your quaint surrealistic deck is like, what, $100?!?
Damn you! You da man! HEHE.
You are learning intensely personal lessons by looking inward for your answers. You feel lonely even in a crowd. You take the time to re-evaluate your goals; then fresh movement occurs.
You experience the urge to find meaning and you seek it within yourself as well as in the outer world. Both turn out to be fertile ground for your soul searching efforts.
You will find yourself in a position where your foresight is consistently accurate and your internal guidance is the soul of prudence. This somewhat lofty awareness will be coupled with the reality that mistakes happen. The margin for error is wide.
Microsoft touts Windows 2000 as 'secure'
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Microsoft has claimed that Windows 2000 has received the highest level security evaluation of any commercial operating system.
Windows 2000 has won the Common Criteria certification, a global standard for the security features and capabilities of IT products which is an important benchmark for government and other contracts.
According to Reuters, independent evaluators looked at the development methodology, documentation, architecture and other operational and security aspects of the software in a broad set of real-world scenarios.
A Microsoft spokesman explained that it took three years and "many millions of dollars", and that it is "an important milestone for the company".
I've never really liked using Win2k. It's what we'd use in school, & BLECH. The Office program's smooth, though.
