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Thursday, March 31, 2011
pwfm Thought for Thursday - Trends That Are Destined to go Mainstream This Year
Do you want to know what’ll be all the rage in 2011? You don’t need to ask a fortune teller or conduct your own focus group. Here is a list of the top products and trends experts predict will go mainstream this year. Here we go:
•First: Kiss your TV set goodbye. Last year was the first time in history that cable TV subscriptions dropped, because more and more people are plugged into smart phones and iPads, and watching mobile TVon the subway and on buses as they commute to work. Experts say the numbers will continue to plummet because people don’t need to be tied to a TV or cable connection to watch their favorite shows anymore.
•Another trend destined to go mainstream this year: Black rice. It’s the new superfood hitting grocery store shelves. It’s packed with enough protein and fiber to fight heart disease and lowers cholesterol, and it’s loaded with more antioxidants than blueberries.
•Then, veganism is all the rage right now for die-hard healthy eaters. The next healthy diet craze is: Clean eating. In other words, you only eat foods as close to their original state as possible, like fresh fruits, whole grains, and raw almonds. It’s been a popular diet with body builders, but experts say the trend is spreading like wildfire. There are seminars and a TV show about the strict lifestyle in the works.
•The final trend destined to go mainstream this year: Houses run by gadgets. Experts say this is the year of home automation technology. It uses your home’s electric system and satellites to link your home appliances with Wi-Fi and smart phone apps. So, whether you’re at the office or your kid’s soccer game, a press of a button on your smart phone can cue up the vacuum or turn on the oven. That way, when you get home, your house would be spotless and dinner would be ready.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
pwfm Workout Wednesday - Greg Plitt: Bicep Blowout Workout
Greg's web site: www.GregPlitt.com The GregPlitt.com Members Section contains 118 videos, including 33 workout videos, and is updated weekly ($9.95 per month for full access).
Greg's Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/gregplittpage
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
pwfm Timely Tuesday- Shortcuts for 5 Household Chores
Filing Paperwork
Make filing time coincide with a favorite show that you feel guilty for taking time to watch. Most filing can be done with little thinking, and you'll get to watch your favorite show in the process. Sort the papers into categories based on your file names. Don't forget to include trash. You'll be surprised how much of the pile you won't need to keep.
Dusting
Try dusting cloth lampshades with a lint roller. It works quickly and effectively without the hassle of a vacuum.
Slip an old unmatched sock on your hand and dust as you go.
Windows and Mirrors
Use old newspapers to clean mirrors and windows. You'll have a great disposable cleaning rag and be recycling at the same time.
Vinegar is an inexpensive easy cleaner that can be used on windows and mirrors.
To prevent streaking and extra rubbing, wait for an overcast day to clean your mirrors and windows.
Cleaning Out the Refrigerator.
Briefly clean out trash and bad food each trash day morning. It only takes a few minutes to dump the stuff, and will clear out space to make cleaning easier.
Use baking soda to wipe down the inside of the refrigerator. It scrubs and eliminates odors without damaging surfaces.
Make Cleaning the Refrigerator Easier
Laundry
Make each person responsible for washing, drying, and putting away their own clothing. Write and post some basic instructions in the laundry room. Have a trial period where your trainees assist you with their clothing.
If you get truly overwhelmed by your laundry, check out a local Laundromat that will wash, dry, and fold your loads for you. These services frequently charge by the pound for laundry and aren't inexpensive, but may save you time and energy when life starts to overwhelm.
Monday, March 28, 2011
pwfm Money Monday - Avoid Tax Audit
How to Avoid a Tax Audit
One of the biggest fears when it comes to taxes is
an IRS tax audit. Here's a few simple tips on
avoiding a tax audit.
One of taxpayers’ biggest fears is being audited by the IRS (Internal
Revenue Service). Even if you’re confident that you’ve filed your taxes
correctly, in the back of your mind, you wonder when you’re going to
receive a phone call or letter from an IRS representative. You can worry Revenue Service). Even if you’re confident that you’ve filed your taxes
correctly, in the back of your mind, you wonder when you’re going to
a little less this tax season. Here are some ways you can avoid a tax audit.
Certain types of taxpayers are more likely to be audited than others.
These include taxpayers who make more than $200,000, small business
owners and self-employed taxpayers, and taxpayers who could be hiding
taxable income overseas.
One of the biggest triggers for a tax audit is having high deductions
compared to other taxpayers within your same tax bracket. You can
account for high deductions by attaching a receipt or other documentation
to your tax return. While above average deductions can trigger an audit,
being proactive and providing proof will reduce your chances of being
audited. Don’t be afraid to deduct expenses that are legally deductible.
Instead, make sure you can justify the amount of your deduction.
Write checks whenever possible and keep a copy of the cancelled
check in your records.
Double check your math. Addition and subtraction errors are common
reasons for tax audits. They’re also easy to fix and avoid. Check and
double check your numbers to make sure you’ve included the right ones.
Use tax preparation software. Tax prep software like TurboTax or
H&R Block eliminates math errors that can lead to an audit. They
can also do an analysis of your tax return to let you know any items that
could trigger an audit. Be aware that even tax software can’t completely
eliminate your chances at being audited since the IRS computers audit a
number random taxpayers every year.
Make sure you report income and interest from any 1099s you receive.
The IRS software does a check to make sure the income reports on the
1099s it received for your social security number matches what you
reported. Discrepancies could trigger an audit. If you believe the amount
on your 1099 is an error, contact the issuer to have it corrected. If that
is unsuccessful, you should contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-1040
for assistance.
Use a reputable tax preparer. You never know what type of reputation
a certain tax preparer has built with the IRS. Your tax preparer should be
experienced with filing the type of return you need. Find out that preparer’s
audit record. Be wary of choosing tax preparers with high audit rates. Ask
that your tax preparer not make assumptions or conclusions about your
records. Instead, request the preparer call you with any questions.
File at the last minute. The IRS receives numerous returns on April 15
and can’t scrutinize them the same way returns filed on February 1
may be. That’s not to say you can avoid an audit all together by filing
later. You just reduce the risk.
Report all sources of income including child support, alimony, and cash
receipts. Child support and alimony received will be tied to your social
security number, so the IRS will already know about it. Though you might
think getting paid under the table will keep you from paying taxes, the IRS
can find out about cash receipts. For example, if you deposit cash into
your checking account, an audit will raise the question of where the
deposits came from.
File your income taxes. No matter what you think or feel about paying
taxes, you’re legally required to do so. Avoiding paying taxes is a crime
and if you’re caught, you’ll face criminal charges and monetary penalties.
On top of that, you’ll have to repay the taxes you should have paid
during the time you avoided paying taxes. A good example of this was
the singer Willie Nelson, who in 1993 had to pay $16 million to the
IRS for evading taxes.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Provocative Tom Hardy in the nude
Do you know what two movies shown above that Tom Hardy went full frontal?
Friday, March 25, 2011
pwfm Fashion Friday - 2(x)ist All Star Collection
All Star is featured in a sexy jock strap, no-show brief, no-show trunk, and a signature retro tank.
Andre Ziehe is the male supermodel in dynamic images used for both the ad campaign and the brand new packaging.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
pwfm Thought for Thursday - Midlife Crisis
Myths Behind The Idea of The “Midlife Crisis”
•Myth #1: At 35 you begin to feel old. Sure, you may have to start watching your cholesterol, but researchers at the University of Michigan found that people over 50 reported feeling an average of 13 years younger than their chronological age. If you exercise and are proactive about your health, you can even reverse some of damage you did eating cheeseburgers and going to keg parties when you were in college.
•Myth #2: You’re past your prime. That’s False. Margie Lachman is a professor of psychology at Brandeis University. She points out that many people do their best work after 40. For example, at 45, George Foreman came back to win the heavyweight championship, at 49, Julia Child wrote her first cookbook, and Ben Franklin was 70 when he helped draft the Declaration of Independence.
•Myth #3: Despite the myth, middle age isn’t boring. Psychologist Bernice Neugarten wrote the book The Meaning of Age when she was 80. She found that - compared to younger people - those over 40 were the most satisfied with their lives.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Other Side Of Aspen II
European ski instructor Giorgio Canali gives a rubdown to Kurt Marshall, and soon starts fingering him. When Tony Bravo joins in, the two share sucking duties on Canali before Marshall sucks both. Marshall then leaves and Canali gives Bravo a fuck to remember.
pwfm Timely Tuesday - Time-Wasters at Work
The Biggest Time-Wasters at Work
•First up: SPAM. On average, workers spend an hour a day weeding junk out of their inbox.
•Next on the list of things that waste time at work: Meetings. In a survey done by Microsoft, employees said they logged about six hours a week in the conference room, but only one out of four people thought the meetings they attended were productive.
•The 3rd reason people don’t get much done at work: Interruptions. When The Institute for Advanced Management Research looked at how employees used their time, they found that the average office worker dealt with seven interruptions an hour, and 25% said they were regularly asked about social matters when they had a pressing deadline.
•This last one is literally a pain: Almost nine out of 10 workers say their uncomfortable office chairs make them much less productive.
Finally: Let’s end on a bright spot: More new jobs are being created! When Bank of America asked corporate financial officers about their hiring plans for this year, almost half said they were going to add new people on a permanent, full-time basis. That’s almost double what most experts expected.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Cumming soon to pwfm:
Provocative Fun Facts
Did you know?
5-6 inches is average in the USA
Is my penis big enough?
It’s such an age-old worry for guys that someone actually got out a tape measure and checked. In a laboratory.
The result: Studies indicate that the average guy measures 5.1-5.7 inches when erect and 3.4-3.7 inches when not.
Some penises can appear smaller than they are because fat around the lower abdomen masks their true size; guys can lose the appearance of a full inch for every additional 35 pounds they’re carrying.
It can also be caused by skin on the penis that isn’t securely anchoring the shaft, which means his member retracts when soft.
Trivia: Can an erection last to long?
pwfm Money Monday - Groupon Regret
Do You Have Groupon Regret?
Groupons are coupons that give huge discounts on out-of-the-ordinary items, like spa treatments, fancy dinners, or helicopter rides. The trick is, a certain number of people have to sign up for the item before the actual discount kicks in. For example, maybe 25 people need to commit to the spa treatment for half-off – but if only 24 people do, no one gets the discounted item and no one’s credit card gets charged.
Well, the groupon craze has exploded and millions of people are signing up for these things – only to regret it later! It’s called Groupon Regret and we read about it on CNN.com. Basically, people think, “Wow, wine tasting classes sound cool! And they’re so cheap! I’ll buy those!” then, after one class, they realize it’s too far away. Or they’re not really that into wine. You can’t return the classes and get your money back, so what do you do? That’s where Lifesta comes in.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Cumming in April to pwfm:
Provocative Insight
You will learn and see more of this famous actor. Who is he?
pwfm Provocative Male Model
Do you know this Male Supermodel ?
You will find out on pwfm Fashion Friday March 25th
Don't Miss It!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Provocative Insight - Sam Jones III and his Sex Tape
Samuel L. Jones III (born April 29th, 1983, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American actor, best known for playing Pete Ross on the first three seasons of the television series Smallville. He left the series to film Glory Road. Jones has also appeared on the television shows The Practice, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and 7th Heaven. He appeared with former Cosby Show actress Raven-Symoné in the 2006 Lifetime movie For One Night. He returned to Smallville in 2008 for the episode "Hero". Jones also played Craig Shilo in Spike TV's Blue Mountain State, but his character was written off following his arrest. In October 2009, Jones was taken into custody by Drug Enforcement Administration agents on charges of drug trafficking. He was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
pwfm Thought for Thursday - Improve your memory
Using your other head!
Did you know?"Your brain creates new neurons and neural connections throughout your entire life! Physical and cognitive exercise can stimulate this process, increasing the number of neurons and connections."
Try to guess which 4 colors that are hidden at the top of this board game by clicking the link below and test your memory. After each turn, black and white pegs will hint at how good your guess is.
http://www.gamesforthebrain.com/game/guesscolors/
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
pwfm Workout Wednesday - Back Pull Ups
Precise moves and a special grip: AAG model Thomas demonstrates pull ups to build a strong back.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
pwfm More or Less
Andre
Patrick
Would you like to see more of Andre or Patrick?
Final results of poll will determine if Andre or Patrick will appear nude on pwfm April 14th.
Final results of poll will determine if Andre or Patrick will appear nude on pwfm April 14th.
pwfm Timely Tuesday - 10 Ways to Save Time by Spending Time
1. Learn a Skill
If there is a recurring task that takes up a large amount of your time, consider whether getting some training will speed things up for you in the future. If you run a blog, but haven't taken the time to learn all that your CMS (Wordpress, Drupal, etc.) has to offer, you're probably spending a lot of time doing things the hard way. Information and training is not only readily available, but mostly at a low cost. Unless it's something you are planning to outsource, there's just no reason to continue to do something inefficiently if you can learn a valuable skill and save time in the future.
2. Build a System
Sometimes a lot of our time is spent repeating steps. Are you answering the same emails every day? Create a canned response in Gmail, or save an email template for Outlook. Are you doing things manually that can be automated? Use Quickbooks or Mint.com to automatically download and sync your credit card and banking transactions. Stop repeating tasks that can be eliminated if you can spend the time to build a proper system for it.
3. Assign a Point Person
When there are too many cooks in the kitchen, most of the time is spent figuring out how to avoid tripping over someone else. If there are multiple people (or departments) involved in a project, decide ahead of time what needs to be committee approved and what can be left to the discretion of the point person. A lot of time is wasted waiting for approvals from various people for decisions that really don't deserve so much attention.
4. Establish a Routine
Don't get stuck figuring out over and over again how to do the same task. Having good documentation is time consuming, but it's essential to have step-by-step instructions for tasks that are extremely detailed and prone to error. Otherwise you'll end up correcting the same mistakes. Make sure to keep this in an easily accessible place or you'll forget or be too lazy to reach for it when starting the task. You'll also find this handy when it's time to pass this task to someone else.
5. Set a Deadline for Decisions
It's not wise to make decisions too quickly, but it's just as detrimental to take too long. If you have all the information you're going to get, allow yourself some time to ruminate over the pros and cons or come up with a creative solution, but waiting and hoping that something will magically come to you is not a good move. You'll just end up reviewing what you've already gone through many times over. Decide on a deadline to make a decision and make it, so you can move forward.
6. Read Carefully
Whether you're skimming through emails too fast or tossing the instruction manual aside before putting together the crib, you'll inevitably waste time undoing errors or rereading an email because you found out you missed an important question. Don't end up back on square one because you decided to skip the first step.
7. Keep Organized Notes
Do you find yourself in meetings where you end up discussing something that was previously resolved in another meeting, but no one remembers? Do you find yourself asking the same questions or running into the same problem that you vaguely recall fixing last time? Takes notes and make sure it's organized and effective — no, mental notes won't cut it.
8. Plan Ahead
Ever bought a desk without measuring and realize it won't fit through your office door? Some people are really good a "eyeing" it or improvising, but for the rest of us, it's just a time sink. Take the extra time to make a plan of action — even if you're just shopping at IKEA.
9. Make a To-Do List
Whether you use a task management system or a spiral notebook (I use both), just make sure it works for you and your lifestyle. Do this the night before as a way to wind down and let go. In the morning, your list will be ready and you won't have to stress over what to do next.
10. Breathe
For all our running around obsessed with being productive, we end up running in circles because we don't know when to stop. Take some time to recenter, refresh, and relax. Drink some water. Get some sun. Maybe you'll decide a few of those things on your list isn't even all that necessary. What better time saver is there?
Monday, March 14, 2011
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