A Reason, A Season Or A Lifetime

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON,

it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty,

to provide you with guidance and support,

to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.

They may seem like a godsend and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,

this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die.

Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met,

our desire fulfilled, their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON,

because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,

things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life,

whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

The Solution To Pain

by Corinne McLaughlin

When you become too caught up in your problems—feeling angry, fearful, or sad--you can practice detachment by becoming the observer. This can restore your balance and help you experience more inner peace. You can shift your perspective and become an observer of your emotional state, rather than being in pain from over-identification with it. Here are some techniques for viewing your problems from different perspectives and developing a supple quality of mind:

* Step back and imagine you’re watching a movie, in which your personality is the main actor in a fascinating melodrama.

* Put your problem in perspective by looking at the bigger picture, the larger context, and realize everything is relative.

* See your problem from a distance, so it appears smaller and not so overwhelming.

* Compare your problem with some greater event or what someone has gone through that may be worse.

* Focus on the details of the problem, rather than over-generalizations—you may discover new insights and a subtle internal change.

* Look for the positive qualities in a person you dislike or in an event that is distasteful -- you soon realize

* That no person or event is 100% bad. Look for the opportunities presented in the action that made you angry – is there something new that you are learning about yourself?

* Be grateful for the opportunity offered by your adversary.

The Solution To Suffering

by Andrew Schnieder

The solution to suffering is to let go of desire and practice detachment. This is the implication in the third Noble Truth which is called nirodha, meaning containment or confinement. One of the key understandings of this fact of life is that the challenges of life cannot be avoided, and that we let go of desire by facing our challenges with nobility, respect, dignity, openness to learning and receptivity to expansion.

The energies and feelings that arise within us are forms of fire. We need to control that fire so that it does not get out of control and destroy us or others. We need to use it as a spiritual force. We need to harness the energy and consciously direct it to support the expression of our dream. The fire of our feelings is no different than the fire of transformation. In fact, the fire of our feelings is the fire of transformation; it is just manifesting on a level of effect rather than a level of cause from which transformational energies originate.

Injustice, cruelty, wars, oppression and the like are caused by the reactionary feelings not being controlled. These fires are released in destructive ways rather than used to fulfill the dreams of well-being and wholeness that exist in the soul of every human being. Without controlling these reactions their fire becomes an instrument of the wounds and fears of the unconscious.

Manifesting our dreams as part of the spiritual journey requires us to channel the energies available to us rather than trying to eliminate what we might consider to be obstructive or negative energies. The friction that arises from our obstacles and challenges, which often are the bases for our suffering, are essential to the evolution of consciousness. Consciousness only expands through the tensions of life that motivate us to reach deeper and higher, resulting in expansion.

When the feelings that arise within us in reaction to the challenges or afflictions we encounter are not ‘contained,’ we will likely adopt compensatory behaviour. In other words, if we experience that which we do not like, we will automatically seek to balance it, or remove it, with something pleasurable. This avoidance is usually the basis for greed and pleasure seeking, which could be a clue to us as to the need we are avoiding.

If we do not ‘contain’ the feeling of loss that we frequently experience when faced with affliction, we typically go through denial first, then anger, then blame. These are all clues to a need that we are not recognizing. We want to have different experiences, a different life. To blame others, or to blame oneself, does not get us to the realization that our life is created through the choices we make. And the choices are conditioned by the freedom we exercise in facing our reality rather than running away from it or denying it.

If we do not ‘contain’ the reactions to our affliction we might seek oblivion. Oblivion is an escape from the hard realities of life. It is an avoidance of responsibility, and a deviation from the path. Oblivion is easily seen when induced by drugs, alcohol, food or overwork. It is less recognized when it is couched in the language and practice of the spiritual journey. Nirvana, bliss, meditation, etc. can all be means of escape. When they are, they are not at all spiritual – i.e., they do not contain the transformative soul energies; Spirit is absent.

We don’t have to give up the desire we have, but instead let go of the object toward which the desire is directed. When we let go of the object (often some thing or action of escape) we still have the energy with which to work. This way we can look more clearly at what we are trying to escape from. When we fulfill the desire, the energy dissipates temporarily, but there is no change within. As soon as we are going after something pleasing we need to ask ourselves if we are trying to escape from some suffering or challenge.

We do not want to make the object of our desire something toward which we then have an aversion. For then it will still control us, and the desire will create further conflict. We want to be sufficiently free to choose so that instead of the desire being a compulsion it gets transformed into a choice we can call a preference. Preferences do not control, nor create problems when what is preferred is not at hand. Frequently our happiness is dependent upon the fulfillment of desires. Preferences do not have this controlling grip on us.

When we let go of attachments we can experience Nirvana. Nirvana is not a far off heaven, or a state of enlightenment that few can reach, but a clear mental state, infused with the understanding, power and love of soul, that enables one to control and direct the fires of the personality to support soul expression and its dream.

Exercises:

1. What are you attached to that causes you suffering or restricts you in some way?

2. At least once a day when you feel a desire, do not automatically reach for your typical object of desire. Instead, stay with the energy and see what you are trying to escape from. Then deal with making some constructive changes in that part of your life.

Go beyond just understanding and attain more perspectives, experiences and integration to enable you to heal the past and create the future.

Finding Enlightenment in the Most Surprising Places

by Corinne McLaughlin

One of the most significant dreams I’ve ever had came to me over 30 years ago when I first began my search for enlightenment. I still remember it today and cherish its wisdom--and I’m still working to embody what I learned, as it is the cornerstone of the spiritual path.

The dream began when I went to hear a lecture by a spiritual teacher, a young white man whom I admired and heard speak many times. There were hundreds of students attending his talk. They all saw him as a great guru and brought him flowers and fruit. He gave a very wonderful and inspiring talk, full of deep spiritual truths.

Then I blinked, and the scene suddenly shifted, and I seemed to travel into the future. I knew somehow that I had advanced spiritually, and was now attending another spiritual lecture. This time it was held in a very unusual futuristic building. But I noticed there were much fewer students in attendance than the previous lecture.

I realized it was because this time the teacher was a black man, and racial prejudice kept people from hearing the same deep spiritual truths from him. I was told that any type of prejudice could prevent someone from hearing the same great truths. Some people couldn’t hear it from a woman, or from someone of a different religion, for example. But I knew I was more advanced now, and I could accept deep spiritual teachings from any authentic teacher, regardless of how he or she appeared.

But then most remarkably, the scene shifted again and knew I had advanced even further on the spiritual path. Now I was in the kitchen of an ordinary house and there were hardly any other students left. I knew I was there for the same deep spiritual teachings, but where was the teacher?

Then the realization suddenly hit me: the teaching at that moment was doing the dirty dishes in the sink with love!

Now I’m one of those people who don’t exactly get super excited about doing the dishes. So this realization made me feel sick to stomach. I had to lie down. I just couldn’t believe it! So this is the really advanced teaching?!!

Yes, I was told inwardly. It’s all about finding the Teacher within you--not outside yourself. You find the face of God that is your own face. The Buddha said, “Look within: thou art the Buddha.” Your true Teacher is your soul, the Divine Presence within you. This is where you’ll find your most reliable source of guidance for your life. When you work with your inner Teacher, you learn to do everything with love, even the most mundane tasks such as the dishes. You learn to be more fully present in each moment, more fully awake and aware.

This dream reminded me of the ancient wisdom, “Before enlightenment, chopping wood, carrying water. After enlightenment, chopping wood, carrying water”—but now you do everything with love.

© 2005 by Corinne McLaughlin

Ten in 2010: Movies to see next year

By Nicholas Chow, MSN, Updated: 14/12/2009

Yup, it has been an incredible year for flicks. Financial woe seems to have made the industry try harder. Now that 2009 is drawing to a close, we bring you the ten most anticipated movies due to hit a screen near you in the coming year. Sit back and let MSN Entertainment prep you for another year at the movies.

THE TWILIGHT SAGE: ECLIPSE

Photo courtesy of Tayangan Unggul

Tentative release date: June 2010

What’s it about: The third installment of the cult movie/book series Twilight continues with Bella and Edward reuniting but their forbidden relationship is threatened to be torn apart again, with evil vampire Victoria still seeking her revenge. Bella is forced to choose between her true love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob Black, as the battle between vampires and werewolves continues. Bella also has to choose between her humanity and immortality?

What you need to know: Yes, Twihards, Hollywood's golden trifecta is back. Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner as well as Kristen Stewart will be reprising their roles as Edward Cullen, Jacob Black and Bella Swan (respectively) in the third instalment. However, Rachelle Lefevre – who played evil vamp Victoria in the first two movies – has been let go due to scheduling conflicts and will be replaced by Terminator Salvation star Bryce Dallas Howard, injecting some star power into the franchise.

IRON MAN 2

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Tentative release date: May 2010

What’s it about: The man in that cool iron suit is back for another round of cool-fest! Iron Man 2 is set six months after the events of the first film. Tony Stark is out in the open, having revealed his identity as Iron Man and the public attention has taken its toll on him. Meanwhile, things aren’t looking too good at Stark Industries; as the government is working to co-op his infamous armour. A powerful competitor named Justin Hammer also threatens Tony’s business, and a new enemy named Whiplash is hot on his tail.

What you need to know: Both Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow reprise their roles as Tony Stark and Pepper Potts. Mickey Rourke will be playing baddie Whiplash and the sexy starlet Scarlett Johansson dawns the role of Black Widow. But the coolest bit about this movie is that the equally-awesome War Machine, an Iron Man look-alike/sidekick will be joining forces with our favourite hero to whoop some nefarious butt!

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

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Tentative release date: March 2010

What’s it about: In this upcoming Tim Burton feature, sweet little Alice, now 17, returns to Wonderland to find that the Red Queen has overthrown her sister. The creatures of Wonderland – the Cheshire cat, Tweedledee and Tweedledum and the March Hare – are ready to revolt and they are waiting for Alice to help them. With the support of the White Queen, the Mad Hatter and the Caterpillar, Alice starts seeing flashbacks of her last visit, back when she was younger.

What you need to know: This is not the Alice in Wonderland you knew from your Disney-filled youth. Like most Tim Burton movies, it is a lot darker and scarier. The film will use a technique of combining live action, motion capture technology, and stop motion. It will be released in the 3D format as well. Hollywood A-listers Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway will be playing the Mat Hatter and the White Queen, respectively. Newcomer Mia Wasikowska beat out actresses Amanda Seyfried and Lindsay Lohan for the role of Alice and Helena Bonham Carter will play the Red Queen.

NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

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Tentative release date: April 2010

What’s it about: Sure to excite, and render sleepless your nights. The new Nightmare on Elm Street is a re-imagining of the horror icon Freddy Krueger, the serial-killer who wields a four-bladed glove and attacks his victims in their dreams.

What you need to know: The new Nightmare on Elm Street will be produced by Michael Bay (of Transformers fame), so we're expecting over the top explosions and a drastically different Krueger depicted on screen. All The King’s Men star Jackie Earle will be donning the deadly gloves this time, succeeding the role made famous by Robert Englund. Rising starlet Rooney Mara takes over the role of Nancy Thompson, originally portrayed by Heather Langenkamp.

JONAH HEX

Tentative release date: June 2010

What’s it about: Jonah Hex is the story of a scarred bounty hunter from the wild west who hunts zombies for a living. When a voodoo practitioner becomes hell-bent on raising an army of the undead, Jonah (Josh Brolin) and his pretty partner-in-crime Leila (Megan Fox) must do everything in their power to stop the evil practitioner from turning the Wild West into a zombie wasteland.

What you need to know: Guys, rejoice! The ever-so-sexy Megan Fox will be taking a break from Shia LaBeouf and Bumblebee to play Leila, Jonah Hex’s OMG-she’s-so-freakin'-sexy partner and love interest. No Country for Old Men star Josh Brolin will be playing the lead role after beating out The Punisher star Thomas Jane. We're a little creeped out by the age difference between Brolin, 41, and Fox, 23. Saving you the trouble of doing the math, that's 18 years - a whole other consenting adult. I guess there's hope for every uncle out there!

SALT

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Tentative release date: July 2010

What’s it about: A (somewhat) new twist on the classic spy flick, Salt revolves around renegade CIA agent Evelyn Salt who is on the run from authorities after a defector accused her of being a Russian sleeper spy. Having sworn an oath to duty, honour, and country, Evelyn must use all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband and clear her name before the world's most powerful forces erase any trace of her existence. Fun!

What you need to know: Sexy action star Angelina Jolie, who's made quite the career out of playing deadly femmes, will take on the role of super-spy Evelyn Salt. X-Men star Liev Screiber will star alongside her. We just can’t wait to see if Angie's still got it, doing what she does best – kicking baddie a** in style!

THE KARATE KID

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Tentative release date: July 2010

What’s it about: In yet another re-boot of a popular movie franchise, the new Karate Kid tells the story of a young kid named Dre who, with his mother, moves to Beijing. However, things are not well for Dre as he encounters a bully situation in his new locale. Dre then seeks the help of Mr. Han, a martial art master who teaches him the art of kung fu to fend for himself against the bullies.

What you need to know: Well, it comes as no surprise that Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan was cast to play Mr. Han, the martial arts master. However, it was quite the shocker when Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, was cast to play Dre – the equivalent to the Daniel LaRusso character in the original Karate Kid movie. But we'd be foolish to write the young Jaden off. Jackie Chan has already praised Jaden's martial arts skills, insisting the 11-year-old is better at kung fu than his own son.

THE GREEN HORNET

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Tentative release date: June 2010

What’s it about: The legendary Green Hornet is getting a makeover! Based on the popular 1966 TV series, The Green Hornet revolves around Britt Reid, a newspaper publisher by day and a masked vigilante called the Green Hornet by night. After the co-founder of a San Francisco newspaper is shot in his home, Britt promises his father, the other co-founder of The Sentinel that he won't rest until he brings the murderer to justice.

What you need to know: Funnyman Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, Pineapple Express) agreed to lose a considerable amount of weight to play the Green Hornet. Taiwanese singer Jay Chou, who replaced Stephen Chow, will be playing The Green Hornet's trusty sidekick Kato. A-Lister Cameron Diaz will appear in the film as a love-interest/reporter. Christoph Waltz, who replaced Nicholas Cage, has been cast as Chudnofsky, the Green Hornet's nemesis.

LEGION

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Tentative release date: January 2010

What’s it about: Trust us when we tell you that this is going to be one epic movie. Legion revolves around a group of strangers in an eatery who become the first line of defense when God, believing the human race is no longer worthy of Him, decides to end their existence. The group's only ally? A fallen archangel named Michael who voluntarily falls to Earth to save the savior of mankind.

What you need to know: The man who played Silas in The Da Vinci Code, Paul Bettany, will be playing fallen angel Michael and starring alongside him will be a list of big name stars, which includes the likes of Dennis Quaid, Lucas Black, Kate Walsh and Tyrese Gibson. After seeing Hollywood's version of the wrath of mother earth (in 2012), we can only imagine how they envision the wrath of God!

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS

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Tentative release date: July 2010

What’s it about: The final chapter of the ultra-successful Harry Potter franchise, the Deathly Hallows picks up where the Half-Blood Prince left off. Following the death of Dumbledore, the evil Lord Voldemort has completed his ascension to power and gains control of the Ministry of Magic. Our heroes Harry, Ron, and Hermione drop out of school so that they can find and destroy Voldemort's remaining three Horcruxes, in a bid to stop the Dark Lord from creating more havoc.

What you need to know: The Deathly Hallows will be released in two parts: part one of Deathly Hallows will premiere sometime in July 2010 and part two is scheduled for release in 2011. Directors extraordinaire M. Night Shyamalan and Guillermo del Toro initially expressed some interest in the films, but producers stuck with director David Yates.

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December 2009 Horoscope

December predictions by Suzzane White

Aquarius

Aquarians will be wrapping it up in more ways than one this December. This last year wasn't exactly a walk in the park. Money was tight and family issues cumbersome. You'll also be ending a long term project this month-one you've poured a lot of energy into in recent weeks. A renovation, a research project, restructuring at the office or a creative piece has finally been completed. Offer yourself a pat on the back, but don't forget to keep moving. You'll need to keep up the momentum to face the challenges to come in 2010. By the middle of the month you should be in the thick of holiday preparations. Shop light and finish up the gifts you have made. If you are offering services such as house painting, lawn care, cooking or babysitting, write some poems to go with the present and present it all in a pretty card. You can make colorful cards on your computer and use pretty fonts to gussy them up so they are suitably festive. Simultaneous to all this, start a work-out regimen that is demanding, yet sustainable. Aquarians do well exercising with partners. Find a buddy who wants to go to the gym with you.. Their presence will help to motivate both of you. Together you will push each other to work harder and show up with greater regularity. Remember, you want to look your best at holiday parties. The New Year offers much in the way of new experience for Aquarians. Get some rest. Read inspirational books and listen to uplifting music.

Pisces

You Pisceans will be feeling a bit anxious as you cross the threshold into December. Negative energy may have targeted you lately. You are beginning to feel a mite more sensitive and even somewhat defeated. You have been taking things personally - constructive criticism which actually has nothing to do with who you are as a person. Be kinder to yourself. Listen and learn if there is anything to gain. If not, the critic is gas and hot air, walk away. Keep your self confidence. You have earned it. By the 15th you should have mustered the courage to put your anxieties behind you. Anyone who has been toxic to your positive frame of mind should be completely eliminated from your entourage. You Pisceans are fragile. It has cost you greatly to develop a thicker skin this year. Avoid negative people. Erase them. Get ready to enjoy an upbeat holiday season. You cup is half full now. Keep it that way. Your holidays will be bright and cheery. They promise to pave the way to a thrilling transition into the Year of the Tiger. December may be your last chance to offer someone you love a genuine act of kindness. Splurge and offer to assist them in doing something that's too difficult to do by one's self. Help paint their house or pitch in and build that addition on their house with them. Make this person know how much you care by truly giving of your time and energy. I know it's corny to be a good Samaritan. But once in a while it's refreshing to know that someone bothers to go the extra mile for friendship's sake.

Aries

Family and friends will be magnetized by you this month. Be sure to spend quality time with them without being distracted from your greater goals. They will want to wine and dine you and your company will be incessantly sought after. Draw the line. Say "No". But say it gently and add a polite "Thank you." Give them some of your spare time on weekends without compromising either sleep or work. You are flattered to know that your presence is so desirable, but you must look out for number one this month. Your money sector seems to be gaining strength this month. Work is moving smoothly now and your bank account reflects that. Be sure to keep up the pace. The Ox will still be watching till February 14, of 2010. Also, the first few months of next year might drain your resources a bit. You will face a few surprise expenses. Save those shekels and stash that cash. You'll be needing it. Around the 24th you should exercise extra caution on the road. A spot of icy or slick road plus a bit of bad luck could cause a disaster, Exercise caution about everything related to driving. Buckle up, don't drive if you've been drinking and avoid multitasking while behind the wheel. With a bit of hyper-vigilance you should glide safely into the New Year - unscathed and a bit less fraught than you were at the outset of 2009.

Taurus

You may be feeling a bit weary as you march into December. Hard work comes naturally to you but sometimes you get worn thin and you wonder when the madness will subside. Fast cars and loud noises begin to rattle your brain and your body holds the tensions in all the wrong places, causing aches and pains and making you cranky. December will be a month for Taureans to indulge in a bit of relaxation. On weekends, instead of racing around getting ready for the holidays. Sleep late. Take naps. Go to bed early and after you take that hot bath in the evening, watch charming movies that put you in the mood for peaceful sleep. No mummies or ghosts, shooting or wanton blood-letting please. If you cold afford it, I might recommend taking off to a spa or secluded resort for the holidays. Maybe you and your sweetie can pool your resources and go together. You have earned it. Take a long weekend. Pack your bags, leave work behind, and turn off your cell phone. Free yourself from the needs and demands that you are normally so attentive to. Your own happiness should at last be your number one priority. At the spa, Get a massage. Sleep a lot. Pleasure read. Make love in the afternoon. Rediscover the joys of aimlessness and leisure time. Do whatever it takes to get yourself into a positive frame of mind. 2010 will be throwing us all a few curveballs. You will need to grab the frenzied Tiger year (starts Feb 14 2009) by the tail and run with it.

Gemini

Geminis will be on the run during the month of December. For some reason your attendance is required everywhere right now. Be it a holiday party, a funeral or an important policy meeting at your workplace, they want you there in person. People are counting on you for your cool confidence and skilled articulation. Even when you feel like a wall flower, your presence is felt and appreciated by all. By December, you should be well on the way to some sort of serious love commitment. If not, if you suspect something fishy about that person you met on the net and had in mind perhaps to marry or live with, better to wait till well after the Chinese New year (Feb 14, 2010) before welding yourself to anyone new. Let yourself be treated to a romantic vacation in early December. Go somewhere close before the rush of the holidays and commotion of family sets in. Buy something new for the bedroom such as lingerie or massage oil. Spice up the passion. Most of all, use this time of intimacy between the two of you to ask some salient questions. You know this character is a superb lover. They treat you well and make you laugh. But how much do you know about this person's past? What does he or she say about previous love experiences? Have they been married? How many times? Are there some children hiding in the woodpile somewhere up in Canada whence your friend can't be pursued for child support payments. Check people out. You just never know... give every relationship 18 months before committing to marriage. It takes that long to locate all the warts.

Cancer

Despite the sometimes roller coaster character of 2009, you have made it through another calendar year. I must applaud you for your determination and well-paced navigation of this rather chaotic period in your life. This December you can take some time to concentrate on existing more simply in your daily life. Yoga or meditation would offer you some much needed peace of mind, help you to gather strength and tune into your inner energy source. Health looks robust now. Take yourself and family on weekend hikes. Go for trips to the countryside where there are woodstoves and fireplaces to keep you cozy. Dress warmly and wear the proper shoes so you don't get cold or wet. Head, feet and chest are the key areas to keep warmest. Or, if you live below the equator, head for the beaches now. Spend Christmas in a bathing costume and frolic in summer surf. Joining a community sports team in December could be a way to have fun, get more exercise and meet new people. Not into sports? Maybe it's time to consider getting a dog... there is nothing like a furry friend to motivate you to go for walks. Be sure that you can care for the critter adequately before making the commitment. Pets - especially dog pets - do not fancy being left in kennels or in the care of strangers. If you are thinking of traveling a lot next year, forget I said to get a dog.

Leo

As the Earth Ox year nears an end, Leos can finally relax and look back on a frenetic year marked by success and positive growth. Keep your holiday festivities relaxed. Remember, this year, less is more. Don't get carried away with lavish Christmas presents, expensive decorations or energy-wasting lights strewn all over creation. Exhibit your love and cheer in other ways, such as offering extra time and affection to your family and loved ones. Help them to break the routine with fun activities. Take the family to a movie, ice-skating or to a museum. Focus on expanding your horizons and theirs. Share in that process together. Build memories. The first months of 2010 are right around the corner. You should plan a vacation with your loved one, just the two of you. A Thai spa, a snowy mountain lodge or a trek in the Andes would be just the ticket. Start planning now to ensure a seamless trip. Remember to pack something sexy... this trip will serve

Virgo

Welcome to the month of good clean fun and adventure for Virgos. Your holiday season will be shaping up quite differently than the average Joe's. A male or a female Sagittarian will barge into your life this month; and you will hit the ground running with this adventurous character. This could be a new friend, lover or an old buddy with whom you have become reacquainted. They will rev up your youthful spirit and set you free from the workaday routine which may have been getting you down of late. Why not plan a vacation with this character over the holidays? Take off on a road trip. Don't worry too much about planning or making hotel reservations. Let this adventure unfold spontaneously. If you don't know this person's driving habits, make certain you take the wheel on any tricky routes. Do remember to call home along the way. This jolly Sagittarian is a barrel of laughs, but he or she might not be the most positive influence on your sense of responsibility. Don't leave loved ones sitting home worrying about you as you gallivant about the country. Be in touch. Keep your cell phone handy and let them know (more or less) where you are at any given time.

Libra

The stars bode a major change of scenery for Libras in December. Extended travel is forthcoming and a transition from mental chaos to inner calm will ensue. You may make a journey homeward, either to your birth place or to a special town or city in which you developed deep ties that have never broken. You will find this homecoming intensely therapeutic, grounding, and soothing. Reconnecting with old friends or much-missed family members will awaken a sentimental part of you that had been dormant for too long. You will feel more like your old self. This trip may be somewhat disruptive for you routine at work. A long-term project or prospective client could be left unattended to. Make arrangements for all such eventualities to be avoided before you take off. set aside time to deal with business by email or phone when you are away. Once back in the saddle after the holidays, you will find you have renewed energy with which to tackle projects. You can be proud. You will have done a yeoman's job of navigating the narrow straits of the rigorous Ox year 2009 and exiting intact. You can look forward to greater, unexpected joys next year. 2010 will be a Tiger year to remember!

Scorpio

Winding up this year of intensive labor should prove both joyful and exciting. I mention the Earth Ox again because most of this year 2009 has been ruled by that symbol of duress and exertion. If you showed yourself to be up to the tasks handed you (either by yourself or by others), you will now begin to reap the rewards of your travail. These returns will not arrive solely as financial gains; but, you will also have earned a strong sense of accomplishment and relief at having "stuck it out" under the iron rule of the dictator. Earth Ox can be a kindly tyrant, but his aim is to keep people in line in order to get a job done. As we all know, this year the Ox had his hands full trying to put the economies of the world back on track. Hence, you were obliged to follow - or fail - by frittering away your time and energies in vapid pursuits. Knowing your taste for achievement, I expect you were guilty of the former (following the rules) and did not waste the year courting babes and/or picking up dudes for frolicsome rolls in the hay. Holidays this year will allow you time to kick back. Don't eat too much or spend all your money. The crisis may seem to be less crucial right now... but it is far from over.

Sagittarius

While your tendency to overdo everything can be rather endearing, this month might be just the right time to try to be a bit more restrained. Don't plunge into the madness of the holiday season. Shopping and cooking, inviting people and drinking and eating too much is sheer folly. I am not suggesting you don a hair shirt and eat macrobiotic turkey for Christmas . But you should make an effort to maintain a balanced diet, cut back on how much you drink and even cut back on late nights and parties you attend. Yes. It is fun to participate in all the funky disco and dance till dawn under the stars. But you could be spoiling all the progress you have made with your health problems so far this year. Is it really worth it? It sounds corny I know, but try spending some time in yoga classes. Practice meditation. Those activities will occupy any voids and fill up otherwise empty moments where you might otherwise have been tempted to grab another turkey sandwich slathered with mayonnaise and butter. This year has been a veritable roller coaster for you Sagittarius. if you don't want a repeat ride on that scary kind of amusement park attraction in 2010, Take control of your excesses. If you don't intend to take my advice, double up on that health insurance policy now.

Capricorn

You've made it through 2009 without undue misery, Capricorn. None the less finances have been tight, your love life has been about as stable as the Argentine economy, and your family life has reared its niggly little head more than once. But you have made strides. And that's what is important. In December, you may suffer a loss. It appears material. A car gives up the ghost? A lover defects? A parent suddenly divorces and gets remarried right under your nose? Don't take it too hard. Wait it out. Work on your art and continue to develop your skills. December will also give you time to scour the nooks and crannies of both house and head so that you can start the New Year with a clean slate. Get rid of old junk around the house. Strive for minimalism. Organize your office. Do you have an outdated system of keeping information straight? I recommend going paperless. Pay your bills online and start an electronic database for storing any necessary information. Paper files are so 1999. Get with the times, Capricorn. You will save loads of energy and time if you accept the conveniences of modernity. You can retain some of your more charming conservative qualities like insisting on sending snail mail and choosing the perfect postage stamps for the recipients. But strive for more office efficiency. Enjoy the holidays. But watch your tendency to squander money. 2010 will improve your life immeasurably. But you will need some cash to get it started on the right footing.

The Moon

The end of a major cycle, but things still changing.

Mutable or dreamy qualities in relationships.

Romance and communion of souls.

Metamorphosis within self.

Time to look inward and examine personality traits.

Change is possible from deep within.

Qualities of others masked for good or bad.

Examine contracts and projects for hidden meanings behind written or spoken words.

Heightened sense of awareness possible if involved in occult or magickal practices.

A time to work with the moon's energies.

QATAR hiring STEWARD/STEWARDESS 12 DEC 2009

Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is one of the aviation industry’s great success stories. An award-winning airline and one of the fastest growing carriers in the world, Qatar Airways is widely recognized as the world's 5-star airline. Today, we operate a modern fleet of more than 60 aircraft, which will increase in size to 110 by 2015. Our global network reaches more than 80 destinations across America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Indian subcontinent and Far East. Qatar Airways is one of an elite group of carriers with a Five Star ranking for service & excellence, awarded by Skytrax. Our Cabin Crew were also named Best in the Middle East for the sixth year running in 2008 following a survey of more than 15 million passengers by Skytrax. Qatar Airways continues to grow at a rapid rate and therefore, is looking for stars to join the nearly 15,000 employees who strive to be the best in everything they do.

Cabin Crew Benefits
A three year open-ended contract.
Competitive TAX-FREE salary of USD 1579 (inclusive flying pay) + meal allowances (location specific during layovers).
Welcome bonus
Free, fully furnished shared accommodation with own bedroom.
Free transport while on official duty.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Life insurance coverage.
End of service benefits.
Travel concessions on Qatar Airways and partner airlines.

Cabin Crew Requirements
Minimum age of 20 years
Minimum arm reach of 212cms (on tip toes)
Minimum high school education/ O levels, with fluency in written and spoken English (ability to speak another language is an asset)
An excellent level of health and fitness
A willingness to relocate to Doha, Qatar
Ideally, having an outgoing personality with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment is an advantage.


Cabin Crew Recruitment Campaigns To Take Place Soon In The Following Destinations.
You are most welcome to attend our Open day/ CV Submission Recruitment Campaign in all destinations without any invitation letter. Please note that all expenses incurred by you to attend any recruitment campaign will not be the responsibility of Qatar Airways.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Open Day(CV Submission): 12th December 2009 09:00 AM-12:00PM (same day as SQ)

Venue: Renaissance Hotel

Manchester, United Kingdom
Open Day: 05th December 2009 09:00 AM
Venue: Renaissance Manchester Hotel

Muscat, Oman
Open Day(CV Submission): 05th December 2009 09:00 AM-12:00PM
Venue: Radisson Blu Muscat

Delhi, India
Open Day(CV Submission): 06th December 2009 09:00 AM-12:00PM
Venue: Sheraton New Delhi

Melbourne, Australia
Open Day: 12th December 2009 09:00 AM
Venue: Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto

Madrid, Spain
Open Day: 12th December 2009 09:00 AM
Venue:
Hotel Novotel Madrid Campo De Las Naciones

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Open Day(CV Submission): 19th December 2009 09:00 AM-12:00PM
Venue: Le Meridien Abu Dhabi

Please APPLY with them for further details.

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LAH'LAH'LAND: Pick & Grab 7

PICK & GRAB 7 @ Hartamas Square

28th November 2009

1. My Clothes Affair

2. Seriously Serious

3. Yvonne THATS US!

4. Dress Me Up

5. Feliz De Moda

6. So Haute Boutique

7. Myfavouritees

8. The Survival Store

9. Soak Republic

10. The Vavavoom Fashion

11. Nakalicious

12. I-Love-Ewe

13. Green Orange-Go

14. QACAQ

15. Stepzcreation

16. Nanano Boutique

17. Oowee Designs

18. Bunny Noo Enterprise

19. Cheryl

20. Hanger Fanger

21. Labellevita Fashion

22. House Of Elan

23. Pinkylixiouz

24. The Twinz

25. Lynnz

26. Soi66

27. Dress Me Up By Jess

28. Rachel

29. The Red Tutu

30. Adornment Alley

31. Egg Shop

32. Star Very Berry

33. Amyon 9 Fashion

34. Jus4u Fashion

35. Us Us Us Clothing

36. Vintage Biri-Biri

37. My Shadow

Hello everyone,

Pick & Grab are back again. Just to informed all vendors, LAH'LAH'LAND will be organising Pick & Grab Part 7 on 28th November 2009. A shopping spree not to be missed again. By taking this opportunity we will like to invites all vendors to come and joined us on this upcoming flea market. It will be held at the same location, which is Hartamas Square. We will be delighted if all the old and new vendors able to join again in this event.Below is the details of this upcoming event:

Location: Hartamas Square, Sri Hartamas ( Food Court)
Date: 28th & 29th September 2009 ( Saturday & Sunday )
Time: 10am - 5pm