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Idioms

- be a piece of cake: be very easy.
 "Bob said the test was difficult, but I thought it was a piece of cake."
- beat: exhausted; very tired (adj.).
"This has been a long day. I'm beat!"
- beat around the bush: evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer.
"Quit beating around the bush! If you don't want to go with me, just tell me!"
- Beats me: I have no idea.
A: "What time's the party?"
B: "Beats me!"
- blow one's top: become extremely angry.
A: "Was your father upset when you came home at 3 AM?"
B: "He was more than upset. He blew his top!"
-bug: annoy; bother
"I'm trying to concentrate! Don't bug me!"
-bull-headed: stubborn; inflexible.
"Don't be so bull-headed. Why can't you admit that others' opinions are just as good as yours?"
- a bundle: a lot of money.
A: "Your new car is really nice."
B: "It should be. It cost me a bundle!"

Idioms

- be a piece of cake: be very easy.
 "Bob said the test was difficult, but I thought it was a piece of cake."
- beat: exhausted; very tired (adj.).
"This has been a long day. I'm beat!"
- beat around the bush: evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer.
"Quit beating around the bush! If you don't want to go with me, just tell me!"
- Beats me: I have no idea.
A: "What time's the party?"
B: "Beats me!"
- blow one's top: become extremely angry.
A: "Was your father upset when you came home at 3 AM?"
B: "He was more than upset. He blew his top!"
-bug: annoy; bother
"I'm trying to concentrate! Don't bug me!"
-bull-headed: stubborn; inflexible.
"Don't be so bull-headed. Why can't you admit that others' opinions are just as good as yours?"
- a bundle: a lot of money.
A: "Your new car is really nice."
B: "It should be. It cost me a bundle!"

Food for Thought

Do something kind for someone else today. It doesn't have to be big, maybe bring in your neighbors trash can, treat a friend to coffee, or surprise your partner with a love note. Your kind gesture to another will brighten up their day and perhaps your random act of kindness to someone else will cause a ripple effect of good deeds!
 brighten up : = alegrarle el día a Alguien.
 ripple effect: =efecto dominó

Food for Thought

Do something kind for someone else today. It doesn't have to be big, maybe bring in your neighbors trash can, treat a friend to coffee, or surprise your partner with a love note. Your kind gesture to another will brighten up their day and perhaps your random act of kindness to someone else will cause a ripple effect of good deeds!
 brighten up : = alegrarle el día a Alguien.
 ripple effect: =efecto dominó

20130210

How to divert the mind from worry

The higher our stress levels, the less it takes to make us feel out of control and prone to physical symptoms (headaches, insomnia, indigestion, chest pain)
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How to divert the mind from worry

The higher our stress levels, the less it takes to make us feel out of control and prone to physical symptoms (headaches, insomnia, indigestion, chest pain)
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20130209

The shocking truth about tooth decay and how to stop the rot

When studies suggest 60% of adults don’t brush their own teeth correctly, maybe it’s time we got right back to basics.

How to brush your teeth properly

Firstly, divide the mouth area into four separate sections and spend 30 seconds on each part.
Angle the brush head to 45 degrees so the bristles face up, and begin with the far corner.
Brush the outside, or ­buccal surface of the teeth – the part others see when you smile.
Use gentle circular ­motions for a count of three seconds per tooth if ­brushing manually.
If you have an electric brush, just hold for three seconds and move it steadily along the gum line. Never “saw” it back and forth.
When you reach your front teeth go back to your starting point and clean the inside or “palatal” surface of each tooth for three seconds each.
Go back to the start for a final time and brush the biting or ­“occlusal” surface. Repeat for all sections.
Spit but don’t rinse – and don’t wet the brush before brushing as residual toothpaste left offers extra fluoride protection.
Wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking.