Tips for surviving an economic crisis

· Be creative in terms of generating extra income. In addition to your regular job, be prepared to take extra jobs.
· Cut down on cost. This creates room for greater savings, which help cushion, the effects of the tough economic times.
· Note that every economic crisis makes new millionaires of those with good plans and right vision.
· Avoid lavishing money on things that are not important.
· Remain hopeful while preparing for the worst.

Tips for a perfect shave

· It is better to shave after your morning bath because your beard is already soft and ready for cutting.
· Shave in the direction of your beard growth. This reduces chances of getting irritation and razor bumps.
· First, shave easy-to-reach parts of your face, cheeks and neck.
· The stubble on your chin and lips is much harder. Shave these parts last.
· Rinse your razor often while shaving to prevent the blades from clogging.
· After shaving, rinse your face and neck with cold water to close the pores.
· Use a good aftershave rather than spirit because it restores the moisture lost from your skin during shaving.

Tips for driving efficiently

· Keep your car well serviced and checked. Correctly maintained cars operate more efficiently.
· Check your tyre pressure every month. Under-inflated tyres can increase fuel consumption by up to 4%
· Remove unnecessary weight from your boot or back seat. The heavier the car. The harder the engine has to work.
· Close your windows at higher speeds. This reduces wind resistance and can lower your fuel consumption.
· Use air-conditioning only when necessary. Unnecessary use increases fuel consumption.
· Start driving soon after starting the engine and turn off the engine when stationary for more than one minute.
· Drive smoothly. Every time you accelerate or brake suddenly, your engine uses more fuel.
· When accelerating change your gear as early as possible. Higher gears are more economical in terms of fuel consumption.
· Look at the traffic as far ahead as possible in order to avoid unnecessary stopping and starting within the flow of traffic.
· Consider car sharing. It helps to reduce fuel consumption.

Tips for avoiding slips in the bathroom

· Clean up water and other liquids immediately. Don’t wax your bathroom floor.
· Marbles are not good for your bathroom. Instead, use non-slip treads to give a non-slip texture on the floor of your bathroom.
· Install grab bars by toilets and in shower/bathtub.
· Incline your bathroom floor towards a central drain point, as such; it becomes difficult for water to pool.
· Ensure there are no “lips” or differences in level between tiles on the floor, which can increase the risk of tripping.
· Make sure your bathroom is well lit. It is easy to trip and fall in poorly lit areas.
. All phone calls can wait till you are done bathing.

In search of my destiny

I have traversed the length and breadth of nature’s world.
Been to the mountain top;
And the depths of valleys.
Have robbed shoulders with kings;
And laid with earth’s most wretched.
All in search of my destiny.

Have you seen the blueprint of my life?
Have toiled in search for it.
Here is my palm;
On it are prints, unique.
Just like my destiny.
One mystery, one destination.

Am off again;
On another torturous journey,
In search of my destiny.
When my finger prints touches it;
Unto greatness would I be ushered into.

Tips for bullet-proofing your job

• Get along with your boss. It is easier to fire an employee who the boss does not like.
• Dress upward, look good and smart in your clothes.
• Create an impression that you are always there and ready to work.
• Find mentors within your organization and develop productive relationship with them.
• Cultivate a positive attitude to your work. Work more than you are paid for.

Tips for avoiding kitchen hazards

• Never leave your stove burners on under empty pots or pans.
• Verify that your stove eyes are turned off after cooking.
• Always turn handles of pots and pans so that they are facing away from the front of the stove.
• Keep small appliances and their power cords away from the sink or other water sources while in use.
• Most people store their cleaning supplies and insecticides underneath the sink. This places the products within easy reach of children, so it is better to store them in another place which is higher and separate.

Tips for getting a job

• Research different jobs by reading as much as you can in newspapers, magazines, trade publications and online.
• Do not be static with your resume; make it more targeted to each opportunity.
• Expand your list of professional contacts by taking part in industry events, alumni activities and volunteering with local non-profit organizations.
• Majority of available jobs are never advertised.
• Keeping in touch with people you met at school is an effective way of getting job leads and referrals.
• A couple of weeks after submitting your application materials get in touch with the hiring manager.
• If there is a temporary job around, grab it.

Tips for cleaning your car battery

I had an hour talk with an auto technician in my neighborhood. He shared these tips with us.
• Never drive with a corroded battery posts. It is a sure way to bring your day to a grinding halt.
• The first step towards a clean battery is the removal of your battery terminals.
• You should always remove the negative cable first.
• With your battery terminals off squirt your corrosion removal fluid on the battery posts and terminals.
• It will start to foam. Let it do this for a few minutes, then rinse off with a little water. Brush away stubborn build-up with your brush.
• If you are using anti-corrosion disc, install the red disc on the positive post and the green on the negative. Re-install your battery terminals, positive first.
• Corrosion eating fluids are nothing but baking soda and water so feel free to make your own.

Ricardo Kaka: A tribute to loyalty

A world record transfer fee plus a world record weekly wages, even angels would be tempted. Why did Kaka decide to stay put at the San Siro. Has he not won every laurel winnable with the Rossoneri?

May be he forgot that there is no pension scheme in football. Make all the bucks while your legs are “valuable” or rot in penury after retirement. In a profession that has a 15 year-span, you would be a fool to be an exception to the aforementioned rule.

As I watched the drama unfold, I reflected on Nicolas Anelka. How fulfilled is Anelka? Yes he has raked in the millions. From Paris to North London, from Madrid to Istanbul, from Merseyside to Eastland to Bolton, and now to West London, Anelka symbolizes the art and science of mercenarism in football.

I have always subscribed to the view that like Anelka, most followers are mercenaries. Today, they are kissing the emblem of the Eskimos; tomorrow they are in love with the logo of the mafias. Don’t get me wrong; I did not say “prostitutes”. So, where in hell did Ricardo Kaka pick up that long forgotten virtue called loyalty?

I saw his game against Fiorentina on January 17. I saw him put his hand to his heart as he was being substituted. I saw him wave emotionally and applaud the San Siro mob.

With his family and the Milan hierarchy favorably disposed to the move, I took his gestures for a good-bye. Unlike their Fiorentina friends, who held night vigils in their failed attempt to persuade Gabriel Batistuta to ignore Roma’s offer, Milan’s faithfuls had accepted the inevitable exit.

Contract signed, sealed and delivered we all thought. But a red-and-black strip shirt jogging from a window in Milan’s neighborhood changed the equation. Yep, Ricardo decided to follow his heart. Sure, he has pledged by his action to grow old with the Rossoneri.

Definitely, he will lead the Milan rebirth after ageless Maldini gives way. By his action, he has redefined the essence of love and loyalty. I thought money ruled the world. Thanks to the Brazilian Kaka, I know otherwise.