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Signs You Are Watching A Bad Movie

After a long day at work or school, do you ever make a bowl of popcorn, flop on the couch, put your feet up and throw on a movie? This sounds like quite the relaxing evening. Unfortunately, it could also be an evening full of regrets. 

Signs you’re watching a bad movie courtesy of msn.com 

• It comes “from the makers of Scary Movie”
• J-Lo is looking for a husband
• A male and female swap bodies
• Gerard Butler is American
• It is post “Dreamgirls” and Eddie Murphy’s in it
• It stars someone from “Wayne’s World” who isn’t Mike Myers
• It has the word “ninja” in the title
• Guy Ritchie is directing Madonna
• It’s a sequel you’ve never heard of..
• Adam Sandler wrote and starred in it

Another Big Success

Thanks to everyone who came out to Smoke-N-Bones for Pub Stumpers Trivia Night. It was a packed house and I had a blast hosting. Join us every Monday for trivia, food, laughter and chance to win various prizes! 

Neti Pot Review

Millions of Canadian’s suffer from nasal problems and are constantly seeking different forms of relief. Sprays and allergy medication tend to be the most common solution to this ongoing issue. For years, I have met dozens of individuals who have raved about the benefits of the Neti Pot. I decided to test out this product first hand to see if it truly lived up to the positive reviews.

The brand I chose: NeilMed Sinus Rinse Neti Pot

How to Use a Neti Pot:

Step 1: Boil some water and once cooled, pour it into the pot.

Step 2: Pour in the Sinus Rinse mixture packet.

Step 3: Stand in front of a sink, lean forward and tilt your head to one side. Keep your mouth open without holding your breath. You place the tip of the pot in one nasal passage and allow the solution to flow until the solution starts draining from the opposite nasal passage.

Step 4: Gently blow your nose.

Result

After following the instructions, my nasal passages were clear and I was able to breathe, but the results were only temporary. The symptoms of my cold were back within 15 minutes and I was left unable to breathe through either. nostrils. I can understand the appeal of the Neti Pot, but would instead recommend the Vicks VAPOINHALER or the Otrivin Saline Nasal Spray.

The Neti Pot 6.5/10

I will revisit this product once my cold passes.

Additional Information

http://www.neilmed.com/can/netipot.php

Ultimate Fighting Weekly – Episode 6

Can you believe we are already on episode 6!?! Wow. Thanks for the support! 

Topics discussed on this edition of the show: UFC on Fox Sports 1, a new UFC 160 co-main event, UFC 161, UFC 162, Nick Diaz from the recent conference call, Ask The Top and my predictions for UFC 158. 

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How to Become a Better Listener

We live in a world full of endless distractions which directly affects our ability to listen intently. In my opinion, listening is perhaps the most important aspect in any dialogue. The funny thing is, we can all learn to be a better listener. But how? 

Eliminate Distractions: In order to provide an individual with your full attention, you should avoid multi-tasking or anything that steers away your attention.  

Make Eye Contact: Nothing says “I could care less about what you’re telling me” like avoiding eye contact. It shows that you are being attentive.

Stop Talking: It’s perhaps the most obvious piece of advice, but you should wait for your turn to speak. 

Don’t Interrupt: It’s proper etiquette to allow the party to finish what he/she is saying before you chime in.

Asking Meaningful Questions: When appropriate, feel free to ask thought provoking questions that may allow the individual to reach their own conclusions.

“We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.”  – Zeno 

Additional Information:

www.wikihow.com

My Four-Step Iced Coffee Recipe

Spring is just around the corner and if you’re a coffee drinker like me, then you will likely turn to iced coffee on some of the hotter days. Here’s my simple four-step recipe to making a homemade iced coffee.

Here’s what you need:

Plenty of ice

Coffee (A fairly light blend)

French Vanilla International Delight

Sugar or Sweetener

Caramel Flavouring (This can be found in the baking aisle at any grocery store) 

Step 1: Brew a small batch of coffee 

Step 2: Fill a plastic cup full of ice until it’s packed

Step 3: Pour the coffee into the cup full of ice

Step 4: Pour in a generous amount of International Delight followed by a spoonful of sugar or sweetener. Add a few drops of caramel flavour. Mix with a long spoon.

Those are my four simple steps to creating an incredible iced coffee. Just in time for the spring season!

Ultimate Fighting Weekly – Episode 5

On the latest edition: I discuss the results of UFC On Fuel TV: Stann vs Silva, Jon Jones vs Anderson Silva, Aldo turning the tables on Pettis and I answer fan questions in a new segment called “Ask The Top.”

Episode 5 

Anger Management

A car has just blatantly cut you off and you are forced slam on the breaks. How do you react? Do you honk the horn? Swear? Shake your fist? It’s safe to assume that you are probably irritated. Anger is completely normal and a typical human emotion. While anger can be considered healthy, it can also spiral out of control into fits of rage. This is far from healthy and could affect several aspects of your life. But how does one deal with anger?

Here are some crucial tips:

Don’t Bottle It Up: The admission of anger is a very important step. Otherwise, the bottle could crack and all of those suppressed angry moments could leak out and snowball out of control.

Exercise: This is perhaps the best outlet to relieve any feelings of anger. Something as simple as a walk could put your mind and body at ease.

Recognize Solutions: Go to the source of what causes your anger and attempt to find common solutions. Does the traffic on the way to work drive you mad? Allow yourself extra travel time in the morning or choose an alternate route.

Laugh: Learn to laugh instead of lash. It’s often the most trivial and silly things that make us angry.

Do Not Overreact: Take a step back and ask yourself, “Is this situation really as bad as I am making it out to be?”

Ask a Professional: Learning to control your anger is an ongoing challenge. If it seems out of control, perhaps seeking the help of a professional would be an ideal avenue to venture down. Anger management classes and counseling is surprisingly inexpensive and extremely beneficial.

Information Provided By:

www.mayoclinic.com

www.cmha.ca

Ultimate Fighting Weekly – Episode 4

Listen to the latest episode of Ultimate Fighting Weekly! 

Episode 4