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Having bad breath is a difficult thing to deal with. Not only does it cause us to be worried about offending someone and keeps us secluded, but when it does become necessary for us to enter into a social situation it could keep others from being too close to us. So what is someone to do about bad breath and what are some cures for bad breath that you can try at home?

The first cure is really one that is governed by common sense. Many cases of bad breath are caused by poor oral hygiene. If you are not brushing and flossing several times a day then bacteria can build in the mouth and cause the odor of bad breath. If you notice a buildup on your tongue then you should be brushing, or scraping it on a regular basis. Just make sure that you have a separate brush for your tongue so that you are not spreading that bacteria all over your teeth. There are also plenty of portable oral hygiene systems that you can use when you are away from home. These help you to keep your mouth fresh when you eat out and when you have long periods where your mouth is permitted to grown new bacteria.

Sometimes bad breath is not caused by your mouth at all, and no breath mint or amount of brushing will cover it up. This is generally caused by a sinus infection that will emit an odor out of your nostrils. This odor is different from bad breath but can be equally as offensive. Treating this is much different than treating an oral problem, but there are natural methods for treating this as well.

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# posted by magnuszmspyqb @ 7:55 PM 0 comments

Automotive reporting done by daily newspapers seems to be getting absurder by the day. Most of our reporting relies on 'getting a byte from some senior executive' and then 'weaving a tall tale around it'. There is very little research, no understanding about the functioning of the industry and simply no respect for facts. One of the leading business dailies today reports on Maruti-Suzuki bringing in the SX4 sedan. Nothing wrong in that and the piece seems to be well written till I reach the following paragraph:

"MUL has also brought in its fourth platform with the introduction of the 1.6 litre SX4 sedan, which is pitted against the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, General Motors's Optra and Ford Motor's Escort. This platform will be the base to introduce all MUL's new bigger cars."

WTF???
Isn't the SX4 Maruti's fifth platform? And Ford Escort? That died about a decade back. A tired, overworked writer or one too lazy to check facts?

It gets better further down the story. The writer further claims: MUL currently has three platforms. One is used to manufacture the M- 800 and Swift. The Esteem is manufactured from the second platform, and the Alto, WagonR and Zen Estilo, are manufactured from the third.

Manufacturing the micro-sized 800 (of early 80s vintage) and the sub-compact sized Swift (circa 2005) from the same platform is quite an engineering feat for the writer!

The case seems to be a quote by Maruti's MD, Jagdish Khattar, being lost in translation. What he meant:

All future models will be based on our three existing platforms, as in the Alto platform, the Swift platform and the SX4 platform. The 800 platform and the Esteem-Versa platform are old ones and will die their natural death.

Yet another business daily reported: The new SX4 sedan is the third platform added to the stable of Maruti, with one for cars like for Alto and Zen Estillo and WagonR, and another for Swift.

Ummm, you missed the other models.

Deepesh Rathore
deepesh.rathore@supplierbusiness.com

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8 Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills

1. Join Toastmasters. Toastmasters is a organization where you will get a chance to work on your impromptu speaking skills, leadership skills, evaluation skills as well as opportunities to practice specific skills in prepare presentations (at your own pace). Clubs typically meet weekly and you can find clubs that meet in the morning, evening, lunchtime to meet your schedule. I highly recommend this! Find a club and attend to learn much more.

2. Consider the Dale Carnegie Course. The Dale Carnegie Course is about much more than speaking, but you will speak in each of the 14 weekly sessions. This workshop is more expensive than Toastmasters but is an excellent program to help with presentation skills, confidence and more.

3. Find opportunities at work. You might have limited opportunities to speak at work, due to the nature of your job, but that doesn't need to keep you from letting people know you desire that chance. Take even opportunities to talk in small meetings as a chance to practice the skills we learned together too!

4. Find opportunities outside of work. Step up in your church or civic group to present some information or be involved in committees or teams that might provide you a chance to hone your skills.

5. Get feedback. Every time you speak ask someone to give you feedback. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to tell you what they saw, heard and observed. Ask one of them to provide you feedback after they are in your audience.

6. Video yourself. You saw the value and power of seeing yourself on tape. Use this tool yourself. Practice a presentation at home and let the camera run - then, watch it and think about what you might do differently to make your message even more powerful.

7. One thing at a time. Choose to work on just one thing at a time. For example, if you want to work on having a stronger WIIFM, make that your major goal for the talk. Pick one thing to especially, consciously work on each time you present. Doing this will help you improve quickly and consciously. Be sure to tell those you are asking for feedback from to look for these key focus areas too!

8. Go Karaoke! A colleague of mine, Jeffrey Gitomer suggests this as a great way to work on your presentation skills. He says that if you can use your skills to get a bunch of uninterested, rowdy (drunk!) people to pay attention to you, you have learned valuable skills that translate to presenting non-singing material. I think he is right.

2004, All Rights Reserved, Kevin Eikenberry. Kevin is the President of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, a learning consulting company that helps their Clients reach their potential through a variety of training, consulting and speaking services. Go to http://www.kevineikenberry.com/training/training.asp to learn more about customized training and workshops on Presentation Skills or contact Kevin at toll free 888.LEARNER.

# posted by magnuszmspyqb @ 8:26 AM 0 comments

The Epic T60 treadmill, an economical choice for both running and walking exercise, is available only to Costco members. This members-only discount warehouse retail specialist has locations all over the globe - 37 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, 65 warehouses in Canada, 16 in the U.K, 25 in Mexico, 5 each in Japan and Korea, and 4 in Taiwan.

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The Epic T60 treadmill was created with a specific user in mind - someone heavy (up to 350 pounds), who is looking for equipment to be used in her or his home. The Epic T60 offers several informative feedback displays that include the number of calories burned as you run or walk, the time, the distance you run or walk, and your running speed. Your heart rate is constantly monitored through the means of the Epic T60 treadmill's pulse sensor for your chest, an optional device. Sensor grips to monitor your pulse rate are part of the standard T60 package as well.

There are several workout programs built into the Epic T60 treadmill, either preset or customizable. Best of all, it folds away easily - a nice feature for home exercise equipment.

One noteworthy concern about the Epic T60 treadmill is that while its motor is warranteed for 12 years, the warranty for parts and labor is a very short ninety days.

The Epic T60 treadmill generally retails for under $1000.

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