Hang on to your job

Know what's expected. No one wants a drone or a yes-man, but if you don't understand the corporate culture and if you don't know what's expected of you, you're gone. It's possible to fit in without squashing your creativity. Remember whom you work for and why.

Money isn't everything. Don't create the impression that you're working just for a paycheck. That's the hallmark of a clock-puncher and will kill all chances for advancement. If you're so unhappy with your job that you live for the 15th and 30th of each month, it's time to start sending out résumés.

Leave the gossip to the supermarket tabloids. Idle chit-chat at the water cooler is a fact of life and acceptable, and is even expected in small doses. But don't chatter endlessly about who's in and who's out. To do so reflects badly on you and takes time away from turning the wheels. Your boss will notice if you spend more time yapping than working.

Flubbing deadlines. Deadlines are real and must be met because, believe it or not, the world doesn't move to your beat. Missing deadlines will back up the whole show and make your boss look bad. A bad hair day is no excuse for missing a deadline. Work late to get the job done if you have to.

Cubicle etiquette counts. Leave it to future historians to determine how cubicle culture changed America. All you have to do is live with it. Remember: Privacy's nonexistent in a cubicle, so don't have phone conversations that you don't want others to hear. Personal decorative touches should be tasteful.

Personal e-mails are death. Here's a basic truth many employees miss: The company e-mail system is for company business. Don't use it to gossip, and don't write anything that you don't want read by the boss, because many systems save deleted messages to a master file. Horror tales of someone hitting "Reply to All" and mistakenly sending a juicy note about the boss to everyone, including the chief, are common. Call up your personal e-mail account to send personal notes, and keep it short; you're at work.

Isolation leaves you vulnerable. You don't have to constantly hang out with co-workers after hours, but don't isolate yourself with standoffish behavior. You don't want to be seen as someone who thinks you're too good for the proletariat. Extend the simple courtesies to your co-workers: good morning, good night, please, thanks. Your mother was right: Manners count.

Don't climb ego mountain. No one likes an egomaniac, and for good reason: They're boring, obnoxious, trivial people. Listen to what your co-workers tell you. Ask questions. Learn from the experienced hands. Improve your skills and boost your productivity.

Don't take credit for others' work. It's a familiar tale: The office go-getter takes credit for other people's work. Such people overlook a basic point: It's dishonest. If you do this, word will eventually reach the boss, and your standing will crumble instantly. Along the way, the long knives will be out, and your co-workers will root for, and cheer, your demise. Some may even knife your aspirations.

Office romance invites catastrophe. We all work long hours, and sometimes work becomes our social life, leading to romantic entanglements. This is fine if you get married and live happily ever after. What are the chances of that? Think: What will you do if the relationship ends badly? Never become involved with your boss. Your accomplishments and promotions will become suspect, and one of you will have to move to another department, and perhaps another job, when the romance becomes known. Helpful hint: Look outside the office for the sweetie of your dreams.

10 minute manicure

10 Minute Manicure
Nails done on the run


100 S Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33131-2005

(305) 374-3535
Express & spa length manicure and pedicure services

What they do:

:10 Minute Manicure is a growing chain of nail salons designed for the busy professional. Their upscale salons and kiosks can be found in busy urban locations and airports. Using only the highest quality products for the care of hands and feet, :10MM offers services ranging from our express ten minute manicure to spa length treatments. A sealed, fresh pack of sanitized tools is open in front of every customer to ensure the highest standards of care. In their larger locations, other services including waxing and massages are available. The stores are beautifully designed and appointed with custom seating providing an oasis from the office or during a hectic travel schedule.

Now there's no excuse for him not to get his nails done!

Balm's the Bomb!

If your lips are perpetually parched -- or you just fancy new flavors all the time -- the Lip Balm of the Month Club is just the ticket to a pleasing pucker. For a 30-dollar yearly fee, the folks at MyLipStuff-dot-com will send a different flavor tube your way every month -- August's taste sensation is Twisted Melon.

Egg-citing!

Eating two eggs a day could CUT your cholesterol and help you lose weight

By Daily Mail Reporter




Eating two eggs a day could help you lose weight and cut cholesterol levels, say researchers.

Previously, there was thought to be a direct link between consuming cholesterol-rich foods such as eggs and an increase in blood cholesterol levels, which raises the risk of heart disease.

But research to be published in The European Journal of Nutrition found that those who ate two eggs per day while on a calorie-restricted diet not only lost weight - but also reduced their cholesterol levels.

A team from Surrey University, led by Dr Bruce Griffin, fed two eggs per day to almost 50 overweight but otherwise healthy volunteers for 12 weeks.


They also had to follow a reduced-calorie diet recommended by the British Heart Foundation.

Another group followed the same diet, but cut out eggs altogether. Both groups lost weight and saw a fall in the average level of blood cholesterol.

Dr Griffin said: 'There is no convincing evidence to link an increased intake of dietary cholesterol or eggs with coronary heart disease. Indeed, eggs make a nutritional contribution to a healthy, calorie-restricted diet.'

It is thought that eating eggs for breakfast contributes to weight loss by making people-feel fuller for longer.


This research provides evidence to support the scientific consensus that saturated fat, found in pastry, processed meats, biscuits and cakes, is more responsible for raising blood cholesterol than cholesterol-rich foods, such as eggs, which are low in saturated fat.

Smell like yourself

The latest trend in scent is to smell exactly like yourself -- and thanks to science, it's easier than ever to achieve. Believe it or not, you can purchase a personalized "biologically seductive" cologne or perfume made from your own D-N-A. Using just a swab from your cheek, My D-N-A Fragrance says it can create a perfume made just for you based on your genetic code's information.

I figure if you don't shower for a few days you could get the same result.

Debbie does Chico's

Phelps' mother’s clothing choice boosts Chico’s business

Atlanta Business Chronicle - by Susan R. Miller South Florida Business Journal

There’s no doubt that Michael Phelps will get product endorsements following his eight gold medals.

But, his mom won’t be left out, either. In fact, she’s already got her own collection of clothing — The Phelps Collection by Chico’s.

Chico’s, a specialty retailer of women’s clothing based in Fort Myers, Fla., said Debbie Phelps visited her favorite Chico’s store in Maryland before leaving for Beijing and outfitted herself from head to toe in mix-and-match outfits.

“She spent the week cheering her son to record breaking gold while wearing Chico's signature Travelers Collection and unique novelty print tops,” the company touted in a media release. “Now, Debbie's long list of accomplishments not only includes mother to the world's greatest athlete, but also fashion plate!”

Phelps, no doubt, has been good for business.

“Ever since Debbie first wore Chico's in Beijing, our phone lines have been ringing off the hook," Chico's Brand President Michele Cloutier said. “Women everywhere want to know how to get Debbie's look.”

There's no official relationship now, but "we are talking to her people," said Chico’s spokeswoman Jessica Wells.

Check out her look.

Bike safety

It's a beautiful day — the sun is shining, the birds are chirping. What could be more perfect than a bike ride? But wait! Before you pull your bike out of the garage, let's find out how to stay safe on two wheels.