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Here are "good" stories that are posted on my website's "Good Stuff" page. Here's the explanation:
"With so much bad news and negative comments easily accessible especially on the Internet, we're posting and welcome you to post here too, good news and good vibes. Good news can be anything good in the headlines to parents being proud of their children for any reason. Good vibes can be giving kudos to anyone. Share the love. It's all "G"!
Comments will be moderated. If applicable, please site your sources with links."
Enjoy!
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
11 February 2009
From New York Times:
NYC Subway Breakdancers
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/01/28/nyregion/1231546077884/subway-breakdancers.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
11 February 2009
From The Buffalo News:
02/11/09 06:52 AM
Foodies share a wish list for President Obama
By Monica Eng
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
http://www.buffalonews.com/185/story/576004.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
11 February 2009
From MSN MSNBC.com:
Teachers invite 'Wii Music' into the classroom
Game earned shrugs from gamers, but gets a big thumbs-up from educators
By Kristin Kalning
Games editor
msnbc.com
updated 3:43 p.m. HT, Tues., Feb. 10, 2009
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29127548/
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
11 February 2009
From Oprah:
How Gwyneth Paltrow transformed her body
http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080828_tows_paltrow
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
10 February 2009
From CNN.com:
Saving trees, making music with wheat 1:24
Wheat-based musical instruments are more "in tune" with nature, says manufacturer.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/02/06/lui.wheat.guitar.pick.cnn
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
9 February 2009
From Yahoo.com:
9-year-old creates iPhone hit
Programming for the under-tens
By Mike Smith
http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/nine-year-old-writes-hit-iphone-app/1287368
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
9 February 2009
From The Honolulu Advertiser:
Posted on: Monday, February 9, 2009
No shortage of sustainability courses as green job market blooms
By Andrea Kay
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090209/BUSINESS/902090314/-1/NLETTER03?source=nletter-
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
8 February 2009
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Moviegoers into 'Into You'
Ensemble comedy bows with $27.5 mil
By Carl DiOrio
Feb 8, 2009, 01:45 PM ET
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib2336cb7507211a2e4389b8078d6194b
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
8 February 2009
From The Honolulu Advertiser:
Posted on: Sunday, February 8, 2009
How will Web transparency evolve?
By Jay Fidell
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090208/BUSINESS13/902080343/-1/NLETTER03?source=nletter-
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
8 February 2009
From Yahoo.com:
These household items can't be thrown in the trash or into a recycling bin. What to do with them.
Five recycling mysteries solved!
By Lori Bongiorno
Posted Thu Feb 5, 2009 4:36pm PST
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/46/five-recycling-mysteries-solved.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
8 February 2009
From Yahoo.com:
Surprise! Five things you shouldn't recycle
By Lori Bongiorno
Posted Mon Oct 6, 2008 5:08pm PDT
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/3/surprise-five-things-you-shouldn-t-recycle.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
7 February 2009
From CNN / Oprah .com:
updated 8:47 a.m. EST, Fri February 6, 2009
Her 30-day e-mail detox
By Katie Goodman from O, The Oprah Magazine
CNN.com Story Highlights:
"* Partners at her theater company order woman to take a vacation
* Cranky over too much e-mail, she decides to try 30 days without it
* After return, she doesn't multitask, now gives people her full attention
* Now does all her creative writing before opening a single e-mail"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/02/06/o.30.day.email.detox/index.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
7 February 2009
From CNN.com:
Papa John's founder warns against eating too much pizza
updated 8:59 a.m. EST, Fri February 6, 2009
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/diet.fitness/02/06/papa.johns.pizza.obesity/index.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
3 February 2009
From Forecast Earth:
Wonderfoods that could help keep the doctor away
Jay Weinstein
http://climate.weather.com/articles/wonderfood091601.html?page=1
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
3 February 2009
From Forecast Earth:
Earliest chocolate use found in what is now US
RANDOLPH E. SCHMID
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
http://climate.weather.com/articles/chocolate020301.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
2 February 2009
From Grist.org & New York Times:
Nuns Go Green
Praise the Lord and Green the Roof
By JOSEPH HUFF-HANNON
Published: January 30, 2009
New York Times
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
1 February 2009
From CNN.com:
Obama jokes about his BlackBerry and how no one has his e-mail address
updated 8:09 a.m. EST, Sun February 1, 2009
Obama gets laughs at Alfalfa dinner
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/02/01/alfalfa.obama/index.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
1 February 2009
From MSN.com:
How Dating is Like the Superbowl
Tips on how to use the lessons of the Super Bowl to assess current or potential romantic partners…
By Margot Carmichael Lester
http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articlematch.aspx?cp-documentid=16048028
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
31 January 2009
From CNN.com:
Neil Diamond continues to shine
Thu January 29, 2009
updated 11:07 a.m. EST
By Denise Quan
CNN
"At 68, this musician in black has a No. 1 album and took in $60 million in ticket sales last year"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/29/neil.diamond/index.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
31 January 2009
From Yahoo.com:
US Olympian gives medal to rival
By RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer
Jan 30, 10:21 pm EST
http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ap-crawford-relinquishingmedal&prov=ap&type=lgns
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
30 January 2009
From CNET.com:
January 30, 2009 4:00 AM PST
Steve Jobs a music visionary? Judge for yourself
Posted by Greg Sandoval
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10152343-93.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
30 January 2009
From StarTelegram.com:
My techie Valentine: Say 'I love you' with bells, whistles and gigabytes
By BUZZ McCLAIN
Special to the Star-Telegram
Posted on Thu, Jan. 29, 2009
http://www.star-telegram.com/living/story/1168243.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
28 January 2009
From QuintCareers.com:
Personal Mission Statement Exercises
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
www.quintcareers.com/mission_statement_exercises.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
28 January 2009
From The Wall Street Journal:
Gaultier’s 51-Year-Old Runway Star: Inès de la Fressange
January 28, 2009, 1:33 pm
http://blogs.wsj.com/runway/2009/01/28/gaultiers-51-year-old-runway-star-ines-de-la-fressange/?mod=yhoofront
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
26 January 2009
From CNN.com:
10 stories behind Dr. Seuss stories
updated 1:49 p.m. EST, Fri January 23, 2009
By Stacy Conradt
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/01/23/mf.seuss.stories.behind/index.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
24 January 2009
From OrganicValley.com:
"Lunch Money" organic coin-shaped edible snacks
(Note: For kids, but why not for adults too!)
http://www.organicvalley.coop/recipes/single-view/browse_recipes/1/recipe/lunch-money/
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
23 January 2009
From Yahoo.com:
Michelle and Barack: Why The Lovebirds-in-Chief Smoochfest Means Better Times Ahead For You!
Bonnie Fuller
Magazine Executive; Former Editor-In-Chief of US Weekly, Glamour, Cosmopolitan
Posted January 21, 2009 | 03:12 PM (EST)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bonnie-fuller/michelle-and-barack-why-t_b_159775.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
23 January 2009
From Yahoo.com:
Greening your electronics
By Huddler's Green Home Community
Posted Thu Jan 8, 2009 12:26pm PST
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/huddlergreenhome/33/greening-your-electronics.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
23 January 2009
From MSN.com:
10 Jobs That Pay $90,000
By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1736-Job-Search-Jobs-that-Pay-90000/?sc_extcmp=JS_1736_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp41736&ArticleID=1736>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=772b3d2c1dbf4d0990326f06995a4ab2-286048905-wt-6
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
22 January 2009
From USA Today:
Cleaner air may be adding 5 months to your life
Updated 11h 44m ago (1:20 p.m. EST)
By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2009-01-21-air-pollution_N.htm
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
21 January 2009
From Yahoo.com Shine:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Which yoga is best for you? Check out this handy yoga decoder
Yoga Decoder: Ashtanga, Bikram and More
by Real Simple Magazine, on Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:26am PST
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/yoga-decoder-ashtanga-bikram-and-more-351157/;_ylt=AiajeTaO_3CSUNdOhl1JemxabqU5
Traci Toguchi Inc.
18 January 2009
From CNN.com:
Going Solo
"Sluggish economy often spurs freelance hiring"
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/going.solo/
Traci Toguchi Inc.
17 January 2009
From Traci Toguchi:
In one of my research projects, I found this interesting and wanted to post for others to read as well:
"Understanding the traditional basis of these approaches - from the theory of specific treatments... will allow a more thorough evaluation of their potential.
Second, the history of healing is not just a history of medicine. Healing is a social act, one that helps to define a society; the interaction between the sick and the healthy can reveal a great deal about what a culture values most."
- Book - Ancient Healing: Unlocking the Mysteries of Health & Healing Through the Ages
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
17 January 2009
From MSNBC.com:
How to be a YouTube star on your next vacation
Tips and techniques to become a part of the video revolution
By Christopher Elliott
Travel columnist
msnbc.com contributor
updated 11:11 a.m. HT, Mon., Jan. 12, 2009
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28584808/
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
17 January 2009
Nice to hear from Becky Durango! Please check out her performance if you're in Medford, Oregon:
Hello Traci ~
I'll be singing on January 18th, 10am, at the Center for Spiritual Living. Michael Vannice will also play sax.
Visit my website calendar for more info and the latest news about my interview on Living Music Radio!
New Year's Special Offer - Buy the CD - get FREE SHIPPING Quanitity discount pricing for orders of 5+
www.beckydurango.com
Have a Divine 2009!
With Joy & Blessings
Becky
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
17 January 2009
From MSN.com Travel:
Will you ignore onboard safety demo? Not anymore
Message Board last updated 01/17/09 12:31 AM
http://boards.msn.com/Travelboards/thread.aspx?threadid=897894>1=41000
Traci Toguchi Inc.
15 January 2009
From MSN.com:
Dare to Be Yourself
Being true to oneself is not for the faint of heart.
By Karen Wright, PsychologyToday.com
http://health.msn.com/your-best-life/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100204804&page=1
Traci Toguchi Inc.
15 January 2009
From CNN.com:
Commentary: King paved the way for Obama
updated 3:09 p.m. EST, Thu January 15, 2009
By Clarence B. Jones
Special to CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/15/jones.mlk.obama/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
14 January 2009
From MSN.com:
Before They Made It Big
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1733-Career-Growth-and-Change-Before-They-Were-Famous/?sc_extcmp=JS_1733_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp41733&ArticleID=1733>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=b76e5005fb674420b70c2761795348cf-285307437-R6-4
Traci Toguchi inc.
14 January 2009
From The Honolulu Advertiser:
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Awarded For Its Green Practices
Posted on: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Janice Kaulukukui
Reader Submitted
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090114/GETPUBLISHED/901130360
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
14 January 2009
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Jackie Chan circles 'Karate Kid' remake
Harald Zwart brought in to direct Columbia pic
By Steven Zeitchik and Borys Kit
Jan 13, 2009, 07:06 PM ET
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i8bd9b0da7b2e5cc5600843b435a0b4a2
Traci Toguchi Inc.
13 January 2009
From Yahoo.com:
Jobs that continued to grown in a tough economy
Looking For A New Job? Check Out These Fast-Growing Careers
by Patricia Cecil-Reed
http://education.yahoo.net/degrees/articles/featured_looking_for_a_new_job.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
12 January 2009
From New York Times:
Stanford Announces $100 Million Energy Institute
January 12, 2009, 7:36 pm
By Kate Galbraith
"Stanford University today announced the creation of a $100 million energy-research institute that will house, among other things, a new sustainable-energy research center."
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/12/stanford-announces-100-million-energy-institute/?hp
Traci Toguchi Inc.
12 January 2009
From Yahoo.com OMG!:
Tina Fey To Real-Life Internet Critics: 'Suck It!'
By Access Hollywood
January 11, 2009 9:46 PM PST
http://omg.yahoo.com/news/tina-fey-to-real-life-internet-critics-suck-it/17477
Traci Toguchi Inc.
11 January 2009
From New York Times:
Notes From the Chairman
By BONO
Published: January 9, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/opinion/11bono.html?_r=1
Traci Toguchi Inc.
10 January 2009
From MSNBC.com Technology & science:
Saturday night special: Biggest full moon of '09
Moon will be nearly full, rising earlier Friday night and later Sunday night
By Robert Roy Britt
updated 9:36 a.m. HT, Fri., Jan. 9, 2009
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28581233/?GT1=43001
Traci Toguchi Inc.
10 January 2009
From MSN.com TV:
MSN Entertainment's Guide
2009 Golden Globe Awards
Sunday, Jan. 11
8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC
Movie Nominees:
http://tv.msn.com/golden-globes/nominees-movies/?ocid=B032MSN03C0307A>1=28013
Complete List of Nominees:
http://tv.msn.com/golden-globes/noms-complete-list/
Traci Toguchi Inc.
9 January 2009
From CNN.com:
Commentary: Obama should keep that BlackBerry
updated 7:36 a.m. EST, Fri January 9, 2009
By Paul Begala
CNN Contributor
"* Story Highlights
* Paul Begala: The White House can be a lonely, isolated bubble
* He says Barack Obama is right to want to keep his BlackBerry to stay in touch
* Begala: Presidents need contact with friends outside the White House
* He says he's hoping Barack Obama wins the battle to keep his BlackBerry"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/08/begala.blackberry/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
8 January 2009
From MSN.com Money:
How we paid off $30,000 of debt
I had hoped for a magic solution, but when that didn't happen, my husband and I tried more-ordinary -- and more-difficult -- means. This is how we did it.
By MP Dunleavey
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/ManageDebt/after-5.5-years-finally-debt-free.aspx
Traci Toguchi Inc.
7 January 2009
From Forecast Earth:
Board meeting too boring? Take a hike
CAROLYN THOMPSON
Monday, January 5, 2009
CLARENCE, N.Y. (AP) - "For anyone who has ever sat through a meeting with long-winded speakers and diet-busting doughnuts, Jennifer Baran offers an antidote.
In her 'walking conference room,' there is no sitting through anything. Everyone is walking on treadmills or elliptical machines."
http://climate.weather.com/articles/boardrooms010501.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
7 January 2009
From CNN.com:
Oprah's gurus talk about her courage, struggle with weight
Jan. 7, 2009 6:45 a.m. updated 3 hours, 6 minutes ago
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/07/larry.king.oprah.transcript/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
7 January 2009
From MSN.com Careers:
25 Best Jobs for 2009
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1746-Job-Search-25-Best-Jobs-of-2009/?SiteId=cbmsnhp41746&sc_extcmp=JS_1746_home1>1=23000
Traci Toguchi Inc.
5 January 2009
From The Hollywood Reporter THR.com:
'Marley & Me' tops boxoffice again
Becomes first Christmas release to hit $100 million
By Carl DiOrio
Jan 4, 2009, 01:27 PM ET
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i7fcfe6ddd3b5d6c2f320a45324782232?imw=Y
Traci Toguchi Inc.
5 January 2009
From Yahoo.com & Forbes.com:
America's Most Educated Small Towns
Jacqueline Detwiler, 01.05.09, 12:01 AM EST
These 20 towns boast the greatest concentration of residents with advanced degrees.
http://www.forbes.com/realestate/2009/01/02/educated-small-towns-forbeslife-cx_jd_0105realestate.html?partner=yahoobuzz
Traci Toguchi Inc.
4 January 2009
From CNN.com:
Scientists: True love can last a lifetime
updated 7:09 a.m. EST, Sun January 4, 2009
"* Scientists have discovered that people can have a love that lasts a lifetime
* About 10 percent of couples appear to feel young love's first blush permanently"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/04/true.love.found/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
4 January 2009
From Forecast Earth:
2008 Forecast Earth Hot List
"The 2008 Forecast Earth Hot List once again 'reflects individuals, groups or companies that during 2008 initiated, undertook or encouraged positive action aimed at meeting the challenge of mitigating long-term global climate change.' Once again, we hope it inspires others to match their achievements in 2009."
http://climate.weather.com/promo/hot-list/2008/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
3 January 2009
From CNN.com:
114-year-old U.S. woman to be world's oldest
updated 6:45 a.m. EST, Sat January 3, 2009
"* Gertrude Baines, 114, likely to be named world's oldest woman
* Follows death of 115-year-old Maria de Jesus in Portugal this week
* Baines was born to former slaves near Atlanta, Georgia in 1894"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/01/03/oldest.woman.gertrude.baines/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
3 January 2009
From The Honolulu Advertiser.com & Washington Post:
Posted on: Saturday, January 3, 2009
Islands' influence seen in Obama's cool
By Philip Rucker
Washington Post
"In his two weeks in Hawai'i, Barack Obama oozed Island cool: the black shades and khaki shorts, the breezy sandaled saunter that suggested he had not a care in the world."
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090103/NEWS21/901030344/-1/NLETTER01?source=nletter-
Traci Toguchi Inc.
2 January 2009
From MSN.com Tech & Gadgets & PC World:
The Internet's 100 Oldest Dot-Com Domains
JR Raphael, PC World
http://tech.msn.com/products/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=16348222>1=40000
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
2 January 2009
From CNN.com:
Study: Diamonds link comet to mammal extinction
Diamonds found in North America links comet to climate change, extinction
updated 8:48 a.m. EST, Fri January 2, 2009
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/01/02/comet.diamonds/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
2 January 2009
From MSN.com Tech & Gadgets:
When your kid won’t ‘friend’ you
A look at how parents and kids coexist awkwardly on Facebok
By Lisa Belkin
updated 4:50 a.m. HT, Fri., Jan. 2, 2009
This piece was originally printed in The New York Times magazine on Oct. 14, 2008.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28318138/wid/11915829?GT1=40000
Traci Toguchi Inc.
2 January 2009
From MSN.com Lifestyle & Real Simple:
Clutter-Busting Secrets of the Pros
Seven strategies for motivating yourself to get rid of all the things you don't want, need, or even like.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-home/cleaning-organizing/articlers.aspx?cp-documentid=11198228>1=32026
Traci Toguchi Inc.
1 January 2009
From Newsweek:
Writing the Rules for a New World
Today's problems ignore national boundaries. The world needs smart management that does the same.
By Fareed Zakaria | NEWSWEEK
Published Dec 31, 2008
http://www.newsweek.com/id/177385/page/1
Traci Toguchi Inc.
1 January 2009
From Yahoo.com & Erikso.com:
One Year in 40 Seconds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmIFXIXQQ_E
http://eirikso.com/2008/12/27/one-year-worth-of-images-give-some-amazing-videos/
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
1 January 2009
From MSN.com Travel (Note: Traci's favorite is the QuickPod):
20 Great Travel Gadgets
By Doug Newcomb
http://travel.msn.com//Guides/MSNTravelSlideShow.aspx?cp-documentid=413584
Traci Toguchi Inc.
1 January 2009
From MSN.com Green:
6 Easy Things You Can Do in 2009
By Greenzer
Greenzer.com
Updated: 12/23/2008 11:24:58 AM
"Happy New Year! What's Your Resolution? Simple Strategies to Help You... Be 'Greener'"
http://green.msn.com/Shopping/6-easy-things-you-can-do-in-2009/?GT1=45002
Traci Toguchi Inc.
1 January 2009
From Honolulu Star Bulletin:
History, huge moves will highlight 2009
By Cindy Luis
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 01, 2009
"Just what will 2009 bring for the local sports world?
Some of the more intriguing questions revolve around making huge decisions while others involve making history. Among those to keep an eye on..."
http://www.starbulletin.com/sports/20090101_history_huge_moves_will_highlight_2009.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
1 January 2009
From The Honolulu Advertiser:
Biking champ Lance Armstrong training in Hawaii for comeback
By Christie Wilson
Advertiser Staff Writer
Posted on: Thursday, January 1, 2009
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090101/NEWS01/901010360
Traci Toguchi Inc.
31 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Time added to 2008 allows for longer smooch
12/31/08 as of 6:25 a.m. EST
updated 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
"LONDON, England (CNN) -- Always short of time? Not enough moments in the day? Tonight you'll get an extra second to enjoy 2008. Use it wisely; perhaps an extra long smooch is called for."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/12/31/leap.second.new.year/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
31 December 2008
From Yahoo.com News:
Celestial Show Set for New Year's Eve
Robert Roy Britt
Editorial Director
space.com – Tue Dec 30, 11:47 am ET
"A delightful display of planets and the moon will occur on New Year's Eve for anyone wishing to step outside and look up just after sunset."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20081230/sc_space/celestialshowsetfornewyearseve
Traci Toguchi Inc.
30 December 2008
From MSN.com Delish:
Good Luck Foods for New Year's Day
By Meghan Ahearn
"Around the world, people eat certain foods that are thought to symbolize luck in the new year. We've collected different cultural traditions and recipes to try so you can have the best year ever."
http://www.delish.com/entertaining-ideas/holidays/new-years-eve/good-luck-foods-new-years?GT1=47006
Traci Toguchi Inc.
30 December 2008
From MSN.com and Newsweek:
The Story of Power
Jon Meacham
December 20 2008
From MSN: "The Global Elite: 50 Most Powerful People in the World"
http://www.newsweek.com/id/170186?GT1=43002
Traci Toguchi Inc.
28 December 2008
From Dennis Anderson (Thanks very much, Dennis!)
Have you had this quotation yet?
“A dream does not become reality through magic . . .
It takes sweat, determination and hard work.”
--Elder Lee Xiao Yuan
Aloha kaua,
Dennis Anderson
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
28 December 2008
From The Hollywood Reporter:
'Marley' leads pack on Christmas weekend
By Gregg Kilday
Dec 28, 2008, 12:26 PM ET
Updated: Dec 28, 2008, 04:53 PM ET
"There were plenty of presents to go around: Fox's 'Marley,' Paramount's 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and Disney's 'Bedtime Stories,' all of which opened Christmas Day, immediately established themselves as the top-three Dec. 25 bows of all time with openings of $14.7 million, $12 million and $10.6 million, respectively."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ifa55677495b3001582efc88b4feec213
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
28 December 2008
From Fortune.com:
3 best Web books of 2008
By Jessi Hempel, writer
December 26, 2008: 10:05 AM ET
"Looking to capitalize on the Facebook revolution? These must-reads show you how."
http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/24/technology/hempel_books.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008122610
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
28 December 2008
From Inc:
7 Gadgets That Help You Do More With Less
http://www.inc.com/multimedia/slideshows/content/7-gadgets-that-help-you-do-more-with-less_pagen_1.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
26 December 2008
From Forecast Earth:
Fear of Hunger, Japan struggles to boost homegrown food
JOSEPH COLEMAN
Friday, December 26, 2008
"Instead, Miura and his wife Yoko serve up a 100 percent made-in-Japan offering of fish and locally grown organic rice and vegetables, including centuries-old Japanese heirloom varieties."
http://climate.weather.com/articles/japan122601.html
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
26 December 2008
From MSN.com Lifestyle:
The Best Wedding Proposals of 2008
Compiled by Anja Winikka
"We've heard it all, but these extra-unique proposals topped our list for the year."
http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=15859528>1=32023
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
26 December 2008
From MSN.com:
A Green Buyers Guide to Televisions
By Greenzer
Greenzer.com
Updated: 12/5/2008 2:17:01 PM
"As viewing switches from analog to strictly digital and HDTVs lure buyers to new sets, we can expect an even larger increase in the disposal of older models, along with a subsequent increase in power-usage from new larger models and viewing technologies like HD. But technological advances also mean new, greener options and more developed certifications for finding the most environmentally friendly option and that's good news for the tube."
http://green.msn.com/Shopping/Green-Television-Guide-Powered-By-Greenzer/
Traci Toguchi Inc.
26 December 2008
From Yahoo.com:
Beyonce Prompts Single Ladies, Men And Kids To Remake Her Video
Posted Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:32am PST
by Billy Johnson, Jr
"Beyonce video incites huge web dance craze"
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/43357/beyonce-prompts-single-ladies-men-and-kids-to-remake-her-video/
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
26 December 2008
From Oprah.com:
7 Ways to do more and spend less
"'Instead of bringing you closer to the life you want to live, your stuff starts getting in the way.' He shares easy ways to save money and live well at the same time."
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahandfriends/pwalsh/20081107_oaf_pwalsh
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
25 December 2008
From MSN.com:
Christmas Trees 'Round the World
http://travel.msn.com//Guides/MSNTravelSlideShow.aspx?cp-documentid=377019>1=41000
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
24 December 2008
From Yahoo.com:
Japan cyber cafe offers home address to homeless
By Chika Osaka Chika Osaka – Wed Dec 24, 4:42 am ET
"TOKYO (Reuters Life!) – In a country where an street address is key to getting a job, an Internet cafe near Tokyo is offering the unemployed and homeless more than just a virtual, email address.
In addition to the usual Internet services, comic books and unlimited beverages offered by most Japanese Internet cafes, Cyber @ Cafe offers its residents long-term lodging and an official registered address."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081224/lf_nm_life/us_japan_homeless_cafe_1
Traci Toguchi, Inc.
24 December 2008
From Forecast Earth:
Concert industry posts record year despite economy
JOHN GEROME
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
"NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The stock market is in the tank, the plant is closing and the neighbor is losing his home ... the perfect time to go to a concert, by one measure.
The concert business grossed just under $4 billion worldwide in 2008, the most ever for a year and up almost 13 percent over last year, according to Billboard magazine."
http://climate.weather.com/articles/concerts122301.html
Traci Toguch Inc.
24 December 2008
From the Hawaii Tribune Herald:
Hale Anuenue honors its 'timeless beauties'
Sunday, December 21, 2008 8:09 AM HST
"Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center recently honored three of its 'timeless beauties' on the occasion of resident Koyone Miyashita's 106th birthday."
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2008/12/22/features/features01.txt
Traci Toguchi Inc.
23 December 2008
From MSN.com:
Beating a bad economy -- from home
While corporate America suffers, the best home-built businesses thrive. StartupNation's Home-Based 100 winners demonstrate the keys to success: Ingenuity and passion.
By StartupNation
"The 2008 StartupNation Home-Based 100 list is now in, and one thing is clear: Starting and running a business from home is more mainstream than ever."
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/beating-a-bad-economy-from-home.aspx?GT1=33002
Traci Toguchi Inc.
23 December 2008
From Yahoo.com Buzz:
Obama Photos Trigger Web Delirium
by Vera H-C Chan
December 23, 2008 11:55:15 AM
http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92124?fp=1
Traci Toguchi Inc.
23 December 2008
From New York Times:
Hanukkah Receives Kosher Pop Welcome
By JON PARELES
Published: December 22, 2008
"Matisyahu deployed what may be the only large, mirrored, rotating dreidel in show business — a Jewish answer to a disco ball — at Webster Hall on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/arts/music/23mati.html?_r=1&ref=music
Traci Toguchi Inc.
23 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Israeli archaeologists find rare gold coins
updated 11:05 a.m. EST, Mon December 22, 2008
"JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Some Israeli archaeologists are having a particularly happy Hanukkah.
Archaeologists found a hoard of gold coins from the 7th century in Jerusalem on Sunday."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/12/22/israel.rare.coins/index.html
Traci Toguchi Inc.
21 December 2008
From the Honolulu Star Bulletin:
Obamas begin isle vacation
By B.J. Reyes
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 21, 2008
"President-elect Barack Obama arrived in his native Hawaii yesterday for a holiday vacation that begins a month before he takes the oath of office."
http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20081221_Obamas_begin_isle_vacation.html#fullstory
Traci Toguchi Inc.
21 December 2008
From New York Times:
A Higher Calling
By LYNN HIRSCHBERG
Published: December 19, 2008
"WHEN HE WAS 12 YEARS OLD, PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN saw a local production of 'All My Sons' near his home in Rochester, and it was, for him, one of those rare, life-altering events where, at an impressionable age, you catch a glimpse of another reality, a world that you never imagined possible. 'I literally thought, I can’t believe this exists,' Hoffman told..."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/magazine/21hoffman-t.html?_r=1&hp
Traci Toguchi Inc.
20 December 2008
From MSN.com:
Retired by 50: What it really takes
By Liz Pulliam Weston
"* Allergic to debt.
* Acutely aware of the power of time.
* More interested in their goal than what the neighbors think."
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/RetirementandWills/RetireEarly/RetiredBy50WhatItReallyTakes.aspx
Traci Toguchi Inc.
19 December 2008
From Oprah.com:
Marcus Buckingham's Put Your Strengths to Work workshop
"Business expert and best-selling author Marcus Buckingham has helped millions of people reach new levels of success and happiness at work—including employees at Coca-Cola, Gap and Microsoft—with his radical "strengths training" approach. His key to success is simple: Stop spending so much time trying to fix your weaknesses. Instead, focus on what makes you special and unique. 'A strength is an activity that makes you feel strong," he says. "If you want to know what your strength is, you've got to pay attention to how you feel. It feels like focus. It feels like concentration. You feel invigorated. Energized.'"
http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/money/career/pkgmarcus/slideshow1_ss_marcus_slide_350/1
Traci Toguchi Inc.
18 December 2008
From MSN.com Tech & Gadgets:
Unplug for Dollars: Stop 'Vampire Power' Waste
By JR Raphael, PC World
"You can save a few hundred bucks a year by unplugging electronics that aren't in use. Get the lowdown on costs, plus some products to help you cut back on kilowatt consumption."
http://tech.msn.com/news/article.aspx?cp-documentid=15961214>1=40000
Traci Toguchi Inc.
17 December 2008
Submitted by Jay Forno (Thanks, Jay! You always find such rich resources!):
Thought you might be interested in this website from The World's Healthiest Foods...hundreds of fast, healthy recipes, with all the exact nutrition details for each, plus exactly how to cook all your foods to keep the max. nutrients...amazing! From the founder of Healthy Valley Foods in 1970, George Mateljan, he founded one of the first and best organic/natural food companies....then he sold to Hain Naturals in 1996 for a fortune and now educates the world for free about healthy food with
his foundation.
http://whfoods.org/
Traci Toguchi Inc.
15 December 2008
From MSN.com:
Why we yawn: To cool our brains
By Jennifer Viegas
updated 10:25 a.m. HT, Mon., Dec. 15, 2008
"If your head is overheated, there's a good chance you'll yawn soon, according to a new study that found the primary purpose of yawning is to control brain temperature."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28240615/?gt1=43001
Traci Toguchi Inc.
14 December 2008
From LaTimes.com:
Procrastinators, rejoice: Airlines are slashing holiday fares
By Peter Pae
December 14, 2008
"Early birds aren't necessarily getting the best air fares this holiday season -- and procrastinators can still end up getting a good deal."
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-cover14-2008dec14,0,2508596.story
Traci Toguchi Inc.
14 December 2008
From MSNBC.com Today:
Stay safe and secure during power outages
10 Tips: How to weather the storm when it gets ugly outside
By Laura T. Coffey
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 9:47 a.m. HT, Fri., Dec. 12, 2008
"Of course, it’s important to plan ahead as much as possible — but it’s also important to have an awareness of how to proceed even if we’re caught totally unprepared. The following tips can help."
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/16453340/
Traci Toguchi Inc.
14 December 2008
From The Hollywood Reporter:
'Earth' tops boxoffice
Keanu Reeves' biggest opening since 'Matrix Revolutions'
Reuters
Dec 14, 2008, 01:11 PM ET
"Keanu Reeves, an actor known for his offbeat movie choices, added another unlikely boxoffice hit to his collection on Sunday with "The Day the Earth Stood Still," a chart-topping remake of a 1951 sci-fi movie."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i1ccc5c91366de3d919274edd5a14e45c
Traci Toguchi Inc.
13 December 2008
From MSNBC.com Today:
12 eco-friendly gifts under $50
GreenDAY's Marisa Belger
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 9:30 a.m. HT, Fri., Dec. 12, 2008
"This holiday season I’ve given myself the challenge of finding gifts that hit a trio of essential criteria: eco-friendly, budget-conscious, and incredibly cool. From your mom to your brother to your 3-year old nephew, you can now cross everyone off your list with presents that are sure to please without forgetting the planet."
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28194288/Traci Toguchi Inc.
13 December 2008
From MSNBC.com Today:
Hunky Santa at the mall is sooooooooooo L.A.
Instead of a bowl full of jelly, shoppers drink in Saint Nick’s six-pack abs
By Laura T. Coffey
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 4:48 a.m. HT, Sat., Dec. 13, 2008
"Leave it to Los Angeles to concoct a wild plot twist involving the role of the traditional mall Santa. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the holiday season, Hunky Santa and the Candy Cane Girls dance and delight throngs of shoppers at the Beverly Center mall. (The standard jolly and rotund Kris Kringle appears at the mall during the week and midday on weekends.)"
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28202674/Traci Toguchi Inc.
12 December 2008
From Yahoo.com Shine:
8 no-nonsense ways to improve your credit score
by Katie McCaskey, Geezeo.com
Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:25am PST
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/money/8-no-nonsense-ways-to-improve-your-credit-score-327426/Traci Toguchi Inc.
12 December 2008
Submitted by Jay Forno (thanks, Jay!):
4 of 4
4. The first recorded nutritional experiment is found in the Bible's Book of Daniel. Daniel and his friends were captured by the king of Babylon during an invasion of Israel. Selected as court servants, they were to share in the king's fine foods and wine. But they objected, preferring vegetables (pulses) and water in accordance with their Jewish dietary restrictions. The king's chief steward reluctantly agreed to a trial. Daniel and his friends received their diet for 10 days and were then compared to the king's men. Appearing healthier, they were allowed to continue with their diet.
Source: Wikipedia.orgTraci Toguchi Inc.
12 December 2008
From MSN.com:
Year's biggest full moon lights up sky
Watch out for werewolves: Huge moon will rise around sunset
By Robert Roy Britt
updated 6:10 a.m. HT, Fri., Dec. 12, 2008
"The full moon tonight will be the biggest one of the year as Earth's natural satellite reaches its closest point to our planet."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28182139/?GT1=43001Traci Toguchi Inc.
11 December 2008
From MSNBC.com Today:
Movie deal for 9-year-old dating author
Fox studio has acquired film rights to Alex Greven’s ‘How to Talk to Girls’
"Fox is ready to take advice from a 9-year-old.
The studio has acquired the film rights to 'How to Talk to Girls,' a cute 46-page self-help tome written by Alex Greven, a Colorado fourth-grader."
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28139858/?gt1=43001Traci Toguchi Inc.
11 December 2008
Submitted by Jay Forno:
3 of 4:
3. Details on how sugar affects our bodies: DVD, "Sweet Fire" all about the dangers of sugar, really good. http://www.marytoscano.com/sweetfire/index.phpTraci Toguchi Inc.
11 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Employers: No layoffs here
By Jessica Dickler
CNNMoney.com staff writer
Last Updated: December 11, 2008: 11:37 AM ET
"Some companies are promising not to lay off any workers, even during times of financial hardship."
http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/09/news/economy/no_layoffs/index.htmTraci Toguchi Inc.
11 December 2008
Submitted by Jay Forno
2 of 4:
2. A early anti sugar person: Gloria Swanson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where she attended Lake View High School. She was a long-time vegetarian and early health food advocate who was known for bringing her own meals to public functions in a paper bag. Swanson told actor Dirk Benedict about macrobiotic diets when he was battling prostate cancer at a very young age. He had refused conventional therapies and credited this kind of diet and healthy eating with his recovery. Her sixth husband, writer William Dufty (1916-2002), was the co-author of Billie Holiday's autobiography Lady Sings the Blues, the author of Sugar Blues, a best-selling health book, and the author of the English version of Georges Ohsawa's You Are All Sanpaku. Swanson shared her husband's enthusiasm for macrobiotic diets.
Source: Wikipedia.orgTraci Toguchi Inc.
10 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Woman finds nearly $100,000, gives it back
WKRN TV
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 01:58 PM
"What would you do if you found a purse with thousands of dollars inside? Would you keep it or give it back?"
http://www.wkrn.com/global/story.asp?s=9493746Traci Toguchi Inc
10 December 2008
From WebMD.com:
Secrets of Super-Healthy People
By Jennifer Soong
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
"Don't hate the healthy people. Instead, steal the secrets of people who manage to stay above the sickroom fray and take steps to boost your body's immunity."
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/secrets-super-healthy-peopleTraci Toguchi Inc.
10 December 2008
Submitted by Jay Forno, one of the brightest and kindest of chaps around. Thanks, Jay!
1 of 4:
1. Advanced, Holistic, cutting edge nutrition info using Good Fats, Good Carbs, Clean Proteins: "Fat Flush" by Dr. Anne Louise Gittleman http://www.annlouise.com/ It's a advanced form of the South Beach Diet and the Zone. It's based on scientific holistic nutrition from the Mother of all holistic nutrition, Hazel Parcells, founder of the Parcells School of Scientific Nutrition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who lived to be 106 staying away from sugar and other processed food, with a foot in both clinical and holistic nutrition http://sflivingtreasures.org/treasures/parcells_hazel.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
10 December 2008
What is organic?
From organic.org:
"Simply stated, organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones."
http://www.organic.org/home/faq
Some other sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food
http://www.organic-center.org/newmission/what_is_organic.htmTraci Toguchi Inc.
9 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Rapper Common: Obama will change hip-hop's attitude
By Eliott C. McLaughlin
CNN
"'Barack Obama should inspire a "more positive' message in hip-hop, Common says"
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/12/09/common.universal.mind.control/index.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
6 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Happiness is contagious in social networks
By Elizabeth Landau
CNN
updated 9:24 a.m. EST, Fri December 5, 2008
"New research shows that in a social network, happiness spreads among people up to three degrees removed from one another. That means when you feel happy, a friend of a friend of a friend has a slightly higher likelihood of feeling happy too."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/05/happiness.social.network/index.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
6 December 2008
From MSN.com Lifestyle:
How to Look Fabulous in Photos
Marie Claire magazine
By Yael Kohen
'"The camera often lies,' says celeb photographer Patrick McMullan. "For the bad and for the good, there's always a subtle distortion." So, how do I distort my image for the better?"
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/makeup-skin-care-hair/articlemc.aspx?cp-documentid=14291226>1=32002Traci Toguchi Inc.
6 December 2008
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Oprah Winfrey tops THR's Power 100 List
Staff report
Dec 5, 2008, 08:00 AM ET
"Oprah Winfrey, chairman of Harpo, has been named the most powerful woman in entertainment on The Hollywood Reporter's 17th annual Women in Entertainment: Power 100 special issue."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i607260fdc2070f66d95413dd41d71832Traci Toguchi Inc.
5 December 2008
MidWeek Publisher Ron Nagasawa will be signing his new book Sanity in Paradise next week!
The book includes favorite stories about Ron and his family for the past eleven years.
TUE 12/9 at 8 p.m. Waikele Borders
THUR 12/11 at 5 p.m. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana
Hope to see you there!Traci Toguchi Inc.
4 December 2008
Crazy stuff as seen on Oprah. Scammers use photos of people (many times these are models' photos)...
Romance Scams
The Official Romance Scams Website
Romance Scams offers Support, Education, and Healing For All Who Find Their Way Here
"Wondering if the person you are talking to is too good to be true? Are some things just not making any sense? Did this person start professing his or her love in a short time?"
http://romancescams.org/Traci Toguchi Inc.
4 December 2008
From CNN.com Politics:
Businessman plans inaugural party for the people
December 4, 2008
"Virginia businessman Earl Stafford has spent $1 million to give hundreds of poverty-stricken and terminally ill Americans, along with wounded men and women in uniform, an inauguration experience that won't cost them anything, The Washington Post reported Thursday."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/04/peoples.inaugural/index.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
4 December 2008
From Yahoo.com Travel:
The Top Hot Spots of 2008
"How did your favorite places stack up? See our Top 10 list...."
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-promo-24664442;_ylc=X3oDMTFtczQzamc4BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEX3MDMjcxOTQ4MQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDZnAtcHVsc2UEc2xrA3RvcGRlc3QwOA--Traci Toguchi Inc.
4 December 2008
From Yahoo.com's Y! buzz beta:
Influential Women
By Vera H-C Chan, Yahoo! Buzz Log senior editor
"Females make up more than half the U.S. population, so a category devoted to women smacks of, well, a separate-but-equal standing. But with two women coming so close to the nation's two top jobs and others breaking barriers within their own disciplines, acknowledgment is due for the passions that influential females stoked in 2008."
http://buzz.yahoo.com/yearinreview2008/women/Traci Toguchi Inc.
4 December 2008
From MSN.com Health & Fitness:
Mind Over Malady
By Nicola Nieburg, Prevention
"Meditation has a profound effect on health, mood, even how you eat. Here, four ways to tap into the new "mindfulness"—and reap its rewards today."
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/mental-health/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100227263>1=31016Traci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From The New York Times:
Getting Old but Still Feeling Young
by Tara Parker-Pope
December 3, 2008, 12:36 pm
"Seventy is the new 57."
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/getting-old-but-still-feeling-young/Traci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From KHON2 News:
Supergeeks: You Are What You Search
By Robyn Nishi
You Are What You Search
"Those searches are not lost to the wind. They are databased. And over time, that data will reveal trend and clues about truly what’s important to us."
http://www.khon2.com/news/morning/35461549.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From Yahoo.com News:
Russian president optimistic about ties with US
Associated Press
December 4, 2008
"President Dmitry Medvedev said he hopes Russia's relations with the United States improve after President-elect Barack Obama takes office, according to an interview released Thursday."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081204/ap_on_re_eu/eu_russia_usTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From Yahoo.com/News:
Study illuminates star explosion from 16th century
By MALCOLM RITTER, AP Science Writer Malcolm Ritter, Ap Science Writer – Thu Dec 4, 12:05 am ET
"More than 400 years after Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe challenged established wisdom about the heavens by analyzing a strange new light in the sky, scientists say they've finally nailed down just what he saw."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081204/ap_on_sc/sci_tycho_s_supernovaTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From MSN.com/Careers:
Jobs That Make Good Cocktail Party Conversation
By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer
"Until you can think of some plausible reason to skip the myriad holiday gatherings, prepare yourself to make more idle chatter. But if you're lucky, you'll encounter a few guests who have unusual jobs and even more unusual stories."
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1717-Job-Info-and-Trends-Jobs-That-Make-Good-Cocktail-Party-Conversation/?sc_extcmp=JS_1717_home1&SiteId=cbmsnhp41717&ArticleID=1717>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=0a93dfd965584a6f92aa9a6c92165d02-281678488-w5-6Traci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Sundance competition lineup unveiled
By Jay A. Fernandez
Dec 3, 2008, 04:00 PM ET
"Despite the war-weary, economically ravaged state of the nation and the industry, the Sundance Institute announced a generally upbeat 2009 competition lineup Wednesday. While the offerings certainly include some somber fare, the roster breathes enough fresh takes on romance, sci-fi and politics to satisfy moviegoers and industry players looking for some warmth during the snowy 11-day event."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/awards_festivals/news/e3i811727a8754c8b9b75a35cc25c8a719aTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From Yahoo.com/Finance:
Your 2009 Recession Survival Guide
by Kimberly Palmer, James Pethokoukis, and Luke Mullins
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
provided by U.S. News & World Report
"Time to stop surviving and shift to thriving. It's an ill wind that doesn't blow some good, and you need to make the most of the opportunities that are out there."
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/106242/Your-2009-Recession-Survival-GuideTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From CNN.com:
A year later, Amazon's Kindle finds a niche
By Zach Pontz
CNN
December 3, 2008
"Released in November 2007, the Kindle has sold more than a quarter million units. Its texts account for 10 percent of Amazon's book sales despite the fact that 200,000 titles -- a tiny fraction of the books offered on the site -- are available in digital form."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/12/03/kindle.electronic.reader/index.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From CNN.com:
America's healthiest grocery stores
By Pamela Paul
updated 9:14 a.m. EST, Tue November 11, 2008
"Let's face it: Your weekly (or daily!) run to the grocery store is the foundation for your good health. So it's thrilling news that the supermarket industry is on a health kick -- these days you'll most likely find organic produce and "natural" packaged foods at almost any store you go to. But which chains are outdoing themselves to deliver the freshest and healthiest foods to you? And which ones provide the best tools to help you make smart choices? We asked six prominent health experts to help us pick the top 10 healthiest grocery stores out of the nation's largest chains."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/11/Healthmag.healthiest.grocery.stores/index.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From CNN.com/Partners with Time:
Five Reasons for Hope in Iraq
By Bobby Ghosh / Baghdad
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008
"Bombings and casualties are way down; arrests of militants and the number and confidence of the Iraqi security forces are way up. Most of the additional U.S. troops sent to Iraq as part of the surge have gone back home. But how does post-surge Baghdad feel? Over the past four-some years, I've relied on some personal litmus tests to gauge the mood of this city. And by these admittedly unscientific measures, Baghdad feels like it's starting to believe again. Never mind the usual caveats about all that could still go horribly wrong; here's the good news from Iraq..."
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1862837,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-worldTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Review: 'Milk' is a terrific film
By Tom Charity
Special to CNN
updated 11:48 a.m. EST, Sun November 30, 2008
" The subject may be a tricky sell, but the timing feels right -- a few weeks late to save Californians' same-sex marriage rights, admittedly, but the need to keep on fighting through adversity may be Milk's most important legacy.
And "Milk" is a powerful movie that will stir more than a few hearts and minds."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/26/review.milk/index.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From CNN.com:
Want more money? 15 jobs that pay $60,000
By Rachel Zupek
CareerBuilder.com writer
December 3, 2008
"If you're looking to earn a few more dollars per paycheck, here are 15 jobs that earn between $60,000 and $69,999 annually, which are also expected to experience growth through 2016."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/12/03/cb.jobs.pay.60k/index.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From The New York Times:
Hawaii Endorses Plan for Electric Cars
By JOHN MARKOFF
December 2, 2008
"The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company on Tuesday endorsed an effort to build an alternative transportation system based on electric vehicles with swappable batteries and an “intelligent” battery recharging network."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/03/technology/start-ups/03hawaii.html?_r=1Traci Toguchi Inc.
3 December 2008
From MSN Travel:
6 Life-Changing Trips
By Stirling M. Kelso, Bree Sposato, Jennifer Welbel, Travel+Leisure
"Six trailblazing tour operators have mapped out exclusive T+L itineraries on six continents—and found even more ways to travel the world with new eyes."
http://travel.msn.com/Guides/article.aspx?cp-documentid=718667>1=41000Traci Toguchi Inc.
2 December 2008
From MSN Money Talks:
Cutting Down the Risk of Online Holiday Shopping
By Stacy Johnson
MSN Video
Here are some tips mentioned in the video:
1) Use sites that you know (examples Amazon, Apple).
2) Make sure there is a physical address and customer service phone number on the site, and call the number.
3) Look for security seals like VeriSign and BBB, look for specific protection offered, and verify the seals.
4) Don't use debit cards. Credit cards provide greater leverage and lower liability.
5) Look for https, however, know that it means that the information will be encrypted. It doesn't mean the merchant is real.
Mr. Johnson encourages shoppers to visit local merchants, which supports the local community.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/Advice/holiday-spending-guide-video-smart-online-shopping.aspxTraci Toguchi Inc
2 December 2008
From The New York Times:
A Solar Boost for the Sunshine State
By Kate Galbraith
December 2, 2008, 12:19 pm EST
"The Sunshine state is starting to live up to its name on the energy front. Today Florida Power & Light, the state’s biggest utility, broke ground on what it says will be the first utility-scale solar investment in the state — and the second-largest of its kind in the country when it is fully turned on in 2010."
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/02/a-solar-boost-for-the-sunshine-state/?hpTraci Toguchi Inc.
2 December 2008
From the Honolulu Advertiser:
Stocks bounce back after steep selloff
By SARA LEPRO
Associated Press Business Writer
December 2, 2008
"Wall Street rebounded today, regaining some of the ground lost in the previous session's huge drop, as the potential for a bailout of the beleaguered auto industry helped calm investors."
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081202/BREAKING/81202013Traci Toguchi Inc.
2 December 2008
From The Honolulu Advertiser:
Moloka'i businesses see the light, turn to photovoltaics
By Greg Wiles
December 2, 2008
"Friendly Market won a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant that paid for about a quarter of the system's $700,000 cost. The store said it is also taking advantage of state tax credits of 35 percent and a federal credit of 30 percent and thinks the system would pay for itself in 4.5 years. Egusa said the payback period is figured with the grant, tax credits, accelerated depreciation and $4,000 monthly energy savings."
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081201/BUSINESS/812010326/-1/NLETTER03?source=nletter-james
1 December 2008
saw this on yahoo.com just now (dec. 2/3am est)
Free Online Career Development Course Now Available to 16 Million Students Nationwide
With financial support and assistance from Microsoft Corp.'s U.S. Partners in Learning, students across the nation now have access to CareerForward, a powerful, free online course covering globalization, career planning, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/081202/aqtu569.html?.v=5Traci Toguchi Inc.
1 December 2008
From AOL Health & TheMedGuru:
Steaming coffee may promote warm feelings
by Neelam Goswami
October 24, 2008
"A warm drink can warm your heart? According to findings of a Yale University study released Oct. 23, people perceive others as more generous and more attentive if they have just been holding a hot cup of coffee." - AOL Health
http://www.themedguru.com/articles/steaming_coffee_may_promote_warm_feelings-86115396.htmlPhil H.
1 December 2008
Found this on the Time magazine website.
Cancer Rates Drop in the U.S. By Alice Park
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
1st paragraph:
For the first time since researchers began reporting national data on cancer, the statistics in a new report show that the rate of newly diagnosed cancers is declining in America; at the same time, the death rate for all cancers combined continues to fall.
Here's the url: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1862309,00.htmlTraci Toguchi Inc
1 December 2008
Japan Airline's CEO Haruka Nishimatsu slashes his pay below the pilots
From CNN.com:
Leading by Example
by Kyung Lah, CNN Reporter
"After his morning commute on the city bus, Haruka Nishimatsu heads into the office and gets busy at his desk with the rest of his Japan Airlines coworkers. At lunch, he lines up in the cafeteria and hopes lunch doesn't get too cold as he waits to pay. Not exactly the glamorous life you'd expect from the CEO of one of the world's top ten international airlines...
... when JAL slashed jobs and asked older employees to retire early, Nishimatsu cut every single one of his corporate perks, and then for three years running slashed his own pay. In 2007, he made about $90,000 U.S., less than what his pilots earn."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/studentnews/11/11/transcript.wed/Traci Toguchi Inc
1 December 2008
From AOL Small Business:
Obama Connection Sweet for Iowa Cafe
by Amy Lorentzen
"Ever since word spread about the president-elect and his family's fondness for Baby Boomers' chocolate chunk cookies, the small downtown restaurant can't bake them fast enough."
http://smallbusiness.aol.com/article/_a/obama-connection-sweet-for-iowa-cafe/20081201122909990001Traci Toguchi Inc.
1 December 2008
From Worn Out Woman aka Kim McKay's blog:
My Son's Career Path
It doesn't take much to recognize certain traits in our children from early on. My son's a born salesman. Last night at my book launch party, which went phenomenal by the way, he circulated and worked the room, asking every single person if they've bought a book by his mommy.
I even saw him dragging my mom over, when he noticed she didn't have hers yet. He pulled her across the room, made her out a ticket, and gave her a $5 bill and a nickel. It didn't matter that she hadn't bought one yet, he gave her the standard change he saw us giving out to all those that paid with a 20 dollar bill. His math and reasoning skills are very high for someone his age.
At the of the night, one man, whom I met for the first time last night said, "Hey your son signed my copy of your book."
me--"Huh? He did?"
Opening to the back page, I saw a backwards J that was crossed out ... and then a correct J next to it.
me--"What did he put that down for?"
Man--"Well he stopped by as he was working the room, and saw my copy of the book. He said 'I see you bought my mommy's book ... would you like me to sign that sir?'. I told him sure. Then he asked what my name was."
I smiled picturing the moment.
Man continues-- "When I told him my name was Jay, he did his best to sign the book with my name...hence the letter 'J'."
We all had a good laugh over it. When everyone left, most commented that I should hire him as my business manager. A few minutes later I asked him if he'd take the job. He asked what it meant to be a business manager.
After I explained it, he thought hard before replying, "How bout if I just be your employer and you can be my employee!"
Yes, my son's born go getter.
http://wornoutwoman.blogspot.com/From msnbc.com:
Black Friday sales up 3% from last year at $10.6 billion. Total sales for the weekend $41 billion.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/27995337#27995337
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It's love.Happy valentine day.
http://www.notnegativenews.com a whole website for that topic. Perhaps you could use it as a source.
Thanks so much!
I just bookmarked that. I also subscribe to the Good News Network email newsletters.
Love your blog!
Thank you, Abhishek! Hope you had a wonderful VDay.
What are the things that make you so lovely.Your fan want to see you more and more.
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