Nudge, nudge – no, no

Nudge, nudge – no, no – In only two years plenty of bossy-boots in office have leapt upon a new method of manipulating us.

To be nudged repeatedly gives you bruised ribs. It is only two years since two Chicago academics published a book called Nudge, but in that time plenty of bossy-boots in office have leapt upon a new method of manipulating us. Just as supermarkets rig queues to make us work their check-outs for them, via machines that shout instructions about the “bagging area”, so politicians, acting as our masters, delight in nagging us into health and duty.

Death-related warnings may actually encourage smokers to keep up their habit

It is social sat-nav, forever telling us to do a U-turn. Cigarette packets bear disgusting pictures, the price of drink is raised, unsolicited swimming-vouchers arrive in the post. In Scotland, the obesity minister even wants to hide sweeties in shops. Now a Cambridge academic has demonstrated that nudging doesn’t work. There are too many counter-nudges from the other side, like a tempter at the other ear. Nudge, nudge? Say: no more. ( telegraph.co.uk )

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Toyota to Recall 1.7 Million Vehicles Worldwide

Toyota to Recall 1.7 Million Vehicles Worldwide – Toyota Motor is to recall nearly 1.7 million vehicles worldwide including 1.2 million in Japan and 421,000 overseas over a fuel leak risk, the automaker and the Transport Ministry said on Wednesday. Toyota and the ministry said the recalls include around 245,000 of its luxury Lexus vehicles in the United States and 74,590 Lexus, Crown and other cars in Japan over other leakage fears.

In Japan 19 models produced between 2000 and 2009 will be affected by the recall, the ministry said. “Slight cracks may appear on the engine fuel pipes. If it continues to be used, the crack may be widened and there may be risks of fuel leakage,” the ministry said in a statement.

AP A Lexus worker cleans the window of the new Lexus CT 200 Hybride during the 89th European Motorshow at Brussels Expo, Belgium, Friday Jan. 14, 2011

There have been more than 140 cases reported in Japan, with no accidents, it said. In 2008 Toyota ended General Motors‘ 77-year reign as the world’s largest automaker but the road has been a bumpy one for the Japanese giant, facing the impact of the economic crisis, recalls and recently a strong yen.

In the past year the automaker has pulled millions of vehicles worldwide over a range of issues following a safety crisis involving brake and accelerator defects that has tarnished its once stellar reputation. Toyota shares tumbled 1.7 percent following news of the recall.

On Monday Toyota said its group sales in 2010 rose, enabling the firm to narrowly retain its title as the world’s biggest automaker despite the global safety crisis. Toyota’s global sales rose eight percent year-on-year to 8.418 million vehicles last year, narrowly beating the 8.39 million sold by a resurgent General Motors. ( AFP )

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What is Yoga?

What is Yoga? – The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. What is commonly referred to as “yoga” can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses. Asana is only one of the eight “limbs” of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being than physical activity. In the West, however, the words asana and yoga are often used interchangeably.

Yoga Poses – Many people think that yoga is just stretching. But while stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific physical benefits. The poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body through movement (vinyasa-style yoga) or more slowly to increase stamina and perfect the alignment of the pose. The poses are a constant, but the approach to them varies depending on the tradition in which the teacher has trained.

Yoga Practice – Yoga teachers will often refer to “your practice,” which means your individual experience with yoga as it develops over time. The amazing thing about yoga is that your practice is always evolving and changing, so it never gets boring. Although the poses themselves do not change, your relationship to them will. Anyone can start a yoga practice, even if you don’t feel like you are very flexible or very strong. These things will develop over time. Another great thing about thinking about “your practice” is that it encourages the noncompetitive spirit of yoga. One of the most difficult, but ultimately most liberating things about yoga is letting go of the ego and accepting that no one is better than anyone else. Everyone is just doing their best on any given day.

Yoga Classes – In addition to practicing the poses, yoga classes may also include instruction on breathing, call and response chanting, meditation, or an inspirational reading by the teacher. The variety and amount of this will depend on the individual teacher and the yoga tradition in which he or she has trained. Typically, a yoga class at a gym will be more focused on the purely physical benefits of yoga, while one at a yoga center may delve more into the spiritual side. Some people find that the physical practice of yoga becomes a gateway into a spiritual exploration, while others just enjoy a wonderful low-impact workout that makes them feel great. Whatever your tendency, you will be able to find a yoga class that suits your style. ( about.com )

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Sensual Massage Builds Intimacy With Your Partner

Sensual Massage Builds Intimacy With Your Partner – Sensual massage is a great way to build intimacy and closeness with your partner. Keep in mind, however, that massage relaxes the body, whereas lovemaking excites it. It’s best if you approach massage as an end in itself, not merely as a prelude to lovemaking.

Massage oil is an essential part of your sensual massage tool-kit, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money on some special “sensual massage oil.” A nice, inexpensive choice is sweet almond oil. You can also add essential oils to your oil to make it an aromatherapy massage. Rose, ylang-ylang and geranium are all good for romantic encounters.

Massage between partners has a sensual aspect, but the main purpose is to relax the body

Sensual massage is not offered in a professional spa. The massage therapists who work at spas are trained in therapeutic massage, which is based on massage techniques. If you asked for sensual massage at a spa, it will be interpreted as a request for sexual contact.

It is a breach of spa etiquette to ask for sex as part of a therapeutic massage. If you do, the massage therapist will explain that is not the purpose of this massage. They may continue working (unless you persist) or end the massage.

Men sometimes ask for sex during massage in an indirect fashion by directing them “work higher” when they get to their thighs or “work lower” when they massage their chest. They also ask the therapist to remove the sheet or ask if the therapist does “extras” or “happy endings.” None of this is appropriate — or legal — in a spa setting. ( about.com )

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Study Finds Round Numbers Are Strong Motivators

Study Finds Round Numbers Are Strong Motivators — There’s a much greater chance that U.S. high school students will retake the SAT if they score just below a round number (such as 1200) than if they score just above it, a new study suggests.

Researchers analyzed a set of SAT scores from 1994 to 2001 and found gaps just below 1000, 1100, 1200 and so on. This indicates that students who got those scores were more likely to retake the test and have their score below a round number replaced by another score, according to the authors.

The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, shows that round numbers are strong motivators.

The change in SAT scores probably didn’t make a big difference in the students‘ lives, noted Uri Simonsohn of the University of Pennsylvania. He’s concerned that students who score just under a round number might be wasting their time retaking the SAT to achieve a pointless goal rather than doing something more productive.

In an experiment, Simonsohn and colleague Devin Pope, of the University of Chicago, found that people who imagined running laps were more likely to say they’d do another lap if they had completed 19 rather than 20.

The findings show that round numbers have a strong effect and that people will take major action to reach round number-related goals, the researchers said. (HealthDay News)

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It was Not Left by An UFO

It was Not Left by An UFO – Thousands of curious onlookers are flocking to central Indonesia to look at a “crop circle” in a rice field following rumors it was formed by a UFO.

Though clearly sculptured by humans — it looks like an intricately designed flower — the 70-meter-wide (70-yard-wide) circle has drawn so much attention that police have blocked off the area with yellow tape.

A unique “crop circle”, popularly believed to be the footprint of an unidentified flying object (UFO) was discovered in Rejosari village, Jogotirto, Berbah subdistrict, Sleman district, Yogyakarta province, on Jan. 23, 2011

Villagers have started charging entrance fees. Guntur Purwanto, chief of Jogotirto village in Sleman district, said the circle appeared in the middle of the green rice paddies over the weekend.

Among those turning out Tuesday and offering opinions were officials from Indonesia’s space agency, well-respected astronomers and nuclear agency officials. All agree it was not left by an UFO.

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Kardashian sisters continue to draw high TV ratings

Kardashian sisters continue to draw high TV ratings – The premiere of U.S. cable network E!’s reality series “Kourtney & Kim Take New York” was the most-watched opener of the series to date.

Drawing 3 million viewers Sunday night at 10 p.m., the premiere was up compared with the Season 2 debut of “Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami,” which drew 2.6 million last year.

In the women 18-34 demo, “Kourtney & Kim Take New York” attracted 1.2 million viewers, up 27% from the Miami series, making it the series’ most-watched in that category. In the key 18-49 demo, the opener snagged a 1.95 rating.

E! considers the first two seasons of “Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami” as part of the series, but not “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” – The second season premiere of “Holly’s World” followed at 10:30 p.m., luring more than 2 million viewers, outdrawing last season’s premiere. ( Reuters )

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