10 Tips Where to Use Sugar


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1. Keep Flowers Fresh

Just add three teaspoons of sugar and two tablespoons of white vinegar to the water in your vase to keep those flowers uber-fresh. The sugar is good for the stems, while the vinegar can stop the growth of bacteria. 

2. Soothe Burns from Spices

Yes, dairy works too. But if you don't want to drink milk with lunch or dinner, you can use sugar to soothe a mouth burn from eating spicy foods. A dash of the sweet stuff should do the trick. You don't even have to swallow if you're really counting calories.

3. Treat a Wound

The old wives' tale is true. You can use sugar to treat wounds and cure painful infections. Researchers at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham put the traditional African remedy to the test by pouring granulated sugar on bed sores, leg ulcers, and amputations before dressing and found that it can kill the bacteria that prevents healing and causes chronic pain. How it works: Bacteria need water to survive but sugar draws water from the wound into the dressing.

4. Exfoliate Your Body

Simply mix sugar with oil (like almond oil or even olive oil). To make it smell nice, add the essential oil of your choice. Rub onto skin and rinse off in the shower. You'll remove all those dead skin cells and reveal soft, supple skin as smooth as a baby's bottom.

5. Make Your Lipstick Last

Who knew? You can also use sugar to extend the wear of your favorite lipstick. Simply sprinkle sugar on your lips (after you apply lipstick, that is). Wait a moment, then lick it off. 

6. Get Rid of Grass Stains

Grass stains are so easy to get yet so hard to get out! If you're fearful of bleaching (like if the fabric is a mix of colors), then a paste of sugar and water can do the trick. Apply on the stain, let it sit for an hour, then wash as you normally do. Prepare to be amazed. 

7. Clean Your Grinder

Are you grinding coffee beans? If so, sugar makes cleaning your grinder a cinch! The sweet ingredient can actually absorb those flavor and smell residues from coffee and other spices you put through the grinder. Just pour sugar into the grinder the way you would beans and grind for a couple of minutes. 

8. Soothe a Burned Tongue

Just like sugar can help with a mouth ailing from spicy food, it can do the same for a tongue that's been scorched with a hot beverage. Sprinkle some sugar on the affected area, and the pain should subside instantly. 

9. Smooth Your Lips

To nourish dry lips, simply mix equal amounts of sugar and olive oil to form a paste. Apply the mixture on your lips and let it sit for 30 seconds. Wipe it off with a damp cloth, and voila! You're ready for some silky smooth smooches. 

10. Clean Greasy Hands

Sometimes soap and water just won't cut it, like when you're trying to clean grimy hands from grease. The solution: Add a mixture of olive oil and sugar (equal amounts of each will suffice) to the sink. Rub your hands together and watch the filth disappear.

What You Should Know About Breast Cancer

Risk Factors :-
1) Family history.
2) Inherited gene mutations.

Lower Your Risk :- 
1) Reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption.
2) Losing weight.
3) Getting regular exercise.
4) Getting regular screenings.
5) Quit smoking.

Facts :-
Roughly 70% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no identifiable risk factors, meaning that the disease occurs largely by chance and according to as-yet-unexplained factors.

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9 Symptoms to Check

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1) Sleepy During the Day (for No Reason)

2) Excessive Hair Growth (Women)

3) Unintentional Weight Loss

4) Persistent Cough

5) Frequent Urination

6) Balance Problems

7) Chronic Constipation

8) Discomfort When You Exercise

9) Erectile Dysfunction (Men)

8 Tips To Improve Your Resume


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1) Analyze the Job Post's Wording
 
2)  Weed Out Fibs
3) Get Rid of the Objective Statement
4) Get Rid of Redundancies
5) Cut Unnecessary Resume 'Stories' 
6) Look for Ways to Use Exciting Language
7) Turn Your Resume Upside-Down
8) Write a Draft in a Different Format

How to Know You're Being Watched at the Office?


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On a Windows machine:
  • First, look in the system tray and start up folder. Do you see programs with names like VNC or LogMeIn, GoToMyPC, Shadow, SpyAgent, Web Sleuth and Silent Watch. An IT person can choose to hide these programs from the user so they are not in the Start Menu, but many assume the user won't look for them or know what these programs are.
  • The Windows taskbar often lists all the actively running programs. Check all the icons in the taskbar in the bottom right hand corner of the screen and make sure you know what each program is.
  • The Windows Firewall must give monitoring programs permission to send and receive information. Search 'firewall', open it, click 'exceptions' or 'add program'. Then look to see if any of the above-mentioned programs or any programs that are unknown to you have permission to pass through the ports.
On a Mac:
  • Open Finder and look under applications , click 'utilities' and launch 'activity monitor'. Search for unknown processes or any with VNC in the name.

9 Phrases Should Not Included in Your Resume

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1. “Job Duties”

2. "Related Coursework"

3. “Proven Ability”

4. "Married with Children"

5. "Transferable Skills"

6. “Results-oriented”

7. “Utilized My Skills”

8. “Had _____” - fill in the blank

9. Wacky Email Addresses (and Twitter Handles!)

5 Things To Do If You're Unemployed


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1. Take a temporary or contract assignment.
Seventy-nine percent would recommend doing this. Why? "The key is to get people to see your work and to see what you're capable of doing," says Andy Teach, the author of From Graduation to Corporation: The Practical Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder One Rung at a Time. "If you do a great job, even if it's for a temporary job, whoever hired you is more likely to recommend you for a permanent position."
2. Take a class.
Sixty-one percent of the hiring managers surveyed recommended taking a class during a period of unemployment. "You never stop learning in your career, so the more technical competence you have, the better," Teach says. "When you take a class in your field, you are also showing that you are serious about your work and that you take initiative." Another advantage to taking a class: It's a great networking opportunity.
3. Volunteer.
Sixty percent of the hiring managers said volunteer work makes you more marketable. "When you volunteer for something, you are telling potential employers something about you as a person," Teach says. It shows that you are passionate about something and care about helping others-and it demonstrates that money isn't the most important thing to you, he adds. "When companies are hiring, they are looking not only for people who can get the job done but also for people with character and integrity."
4. Start your own business.
Twenty-eight percent suggested doing this-but starting a business can be pricy and time consuming. If you have the means to do it, it's a great résumé booster and a wonderful marketing tool.
"The beauty of having your own business is that you can work part-time or full-time depending on whether or not you are able to land a job working for someone else," Teach says. "You are also going to learn skills that are transferrable if you do end up working for someone else again."
5. Start a professional blog.
Eleven percent of the surveyed employers said a professional blog can be a good way to market yourself to employers. Why? You get people to see you as an expert in your field. "You are also conveying your passion, gaining knowledge, and separating yourself from others," Teach says. "Potential employers will see you as having taken the initiative during your job search to blog about something you truly care about: your career."

4 Things You Should Know About Car Thief

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1) Easy targets. Cars parked in dark, isolated, or otherwise concealed areas are excellent choices for the aspiring car thief. But so do vehicles that show obvious signs of neglect: a collection of parking tickets, for example, or just a coat of road dust, anything that suggests the owner hasn't been on the scene in a while. If you're going to park your vehicle for an extended period, leave it somewhere attended--or disable it by removing the battery to make a quick getaway impossible.

2) Popular late-model cars. The list of most-stolen cars is topped by perennial best-sellers like the Toyota CamryHonda AccordChevrolet Impala, and Ford F-150. Some more exotic cars may have higher theft rates, but these mainstream victims of theft arise from a set of factors: the black market for parts, the ease of breaking into them, and the anonymity of driving off in one from the scene of the crime. If you own one, the usual precautions apply, but additional protection might not just be a good idea, it may also reduce your insurance rates.

3) Cars with no visible, activated alarm system. Real-time vehicle tracking systems such as GM's OnStar and aftermarket services like LoJack are the bane of thieves, but most luxury cars and even many mass-market vehicles come with basic anti-theft systems. They don't pose much of an obstacle if they're not activated, though. If you have a vehicle with such a system, make sure it's armed when you walk away.

4) Electronics and their tell-tale cords. Portable music players, laptopstablets, even radar detectors--they're all easily and quickly lifted from exposed vehicles. They can also easily be wiped of identifying information and resold. Even the presence of charging cables may be enough to tell a casual vandal that it's worth getting into your car to go through the glovebox and armrest to see if you've stashed a phone or an iPod there. Do yourself a favor: tuck away the cables, and secure anything you'd rather not lose in the trunk--or carry it with you, rather than leaving it behind for prying eyes with prying tools.

Don't Put This In Your Wallet

1. Receipts
2. Multiple Credit Cards
3. Passport
4. Check/Check book
5. Spare Keys
6. Password Sheet


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Two Tips to Extend Your Life

1. Have a enough sleep. 8 hours or more per day.

2. Eat a good diet everyday.

10 tips to become Interviewer


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1. You showed up too early. Many interviewers are annoyed when candidates show up more than five or 10 minutes early, since they may feel obligated to interrupt what they're doing and go out to greet the person. Some feel guilty leaving someone sitting in their reception area that long. Aim to walk in five minutes early, but no more than that.
2. We're judging how you're dressed and groomed. In most industries, a professional appearance still matters. You don't need to wear expensive clothes, but showing up in a casual outfit or clothes that don't fit properly, having unkempt hair, or inappropriately flashy makeup can harm your chances.
3. We don't want you to try to sell us. It's a turn-off when a candidate seems overly focused on closing the deal, rather than on figuring out if the job is the right fit. No hiring manager wants to think she's being aggressively sold; we want the best person for the job, not the pushiest spiel.
4. Little things count. Candidates often act as if only "official" contacts, like interviews and formal writing samples, count, but hiring managers are watching everything, including things like how quickly you respond to requests for writing samples and references, whether your email confirming the time of the interview is sloppily written, and how you treat the receptionist.
5. We might act like we don't mind you bad mouthing a former employer, but we do.We'll let you talk on once you start, but internally we're noting that you're willing to trash-talk people who have employed you in the past and are wondering if you'll do that to us too. What's more, we're wondering about the other side of the story--whether you're hard to get along with, or a troublemaker, or impossible to please.
6. You might be talking too much. Your answers to your interviewer's questions should be direct and to-the-point. Rambling and unnecessary tangents raise doubts about your ability to organize your thoughts and convey needed information quickly. If you're tempted to go on longer than two minutes, instead ask, "Does that give you what you're looking for, or would you like me to go more in depth about this?" If the interviewer wants more, she'll say so.
7. Fit really, really matters, so we think a lot about your personality. You might have all the qualifications an employer is looking for, but still not get hired because your working style would clash with the people with whom you'd be working. Remember, it's not just a question of whether you have the skills to do the job; it's also a question of fit for this particular position, with this particular boss, in this particular culture, and in this particular company.
8. We want you to talk about salary first for the exact reason you fear. Salary conversations are nerve-wracking for job seekers because they know that they risk low-balling themselves by naming a number first. And that's exactly why interviewers push candidates to throw out a number first. In an ideal world, employers would simply let candidates know the range they intend to pay, but in reality, plenty take advantage of the power disparity by making candidates talk about money first.
9. We're going to ask other people what they think of you. We're going to ask anyone who came in contact with you for their impressions--from the receptionist to the guy who you met for two minutes in the hallway.
10. We like thank-you notes, but not for the reason you think. Post-interview thank-you notes aren't just about thanking the interviewer for her time; the ones that are done well build on the conversation and reiterate your enthusiasm for the job.

6 Secret Tricks to Avoid Speeding Tickets

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1. Understand that your car says a lot about you 
Most officers decide whether you're getting a ticket or a warning before they even approach your vehicle. A good rule of thumb is to keep your car maintained in such a way that you wouldn't be embarrassed to drive it to a job interview. Keep it clean, decluttered, and free of bumper stickers that are anti-police or pro-violence. Forgo aftermarket add-ons like spoilers, tinted windows, and neon undercarriage lights. You want to say "I'm responsible and law-abiding," not "I hate the police, I speed all the time, and I'm trying to hide something from you." 

2. Wave at the hidden police cruiser 
So you were driving down the road a little faster than you should have been, and you spot a police cruiser lurking behind some shrubbery. One former police officer says that the smartest thing that you can do right then is to wave at the officer. Why? He will either think that you know each other and wave back, or will think that you're acknowledging that you were driving too fast, and are letting him know that you're slowing down. Either way, you drastically reduce your chance of getting a ticket. 

3. Never admit that you were speeding 
If you do get pulled over, says one former police officer, never acknowledge that you were, in fact, speeding. You don't want to give the police any ammunition to use against you, should you contest your ticket in traffic court. When the officer tells you that you are speeding, giving a brief, noncommittal response like, "I see" or "I was not aware of my speed" is the way to go. (Asking sarcastic questions like, "What's the problem, Officer?" won't help your case!) Secret sources who have dodged more than one speeding ticket in their lives also advise that you just get through the meeting with the police as quickly and politely as you possibly can. You don't want them to remember anything about you, except that you were nice and did what you were told. Why? Read on. 

4. Plead not guilty, and defer your court date as often as you can 
The more time you put between your speeding encounter and your court date, the better, advise some ticket dodgers we know. Imagine how many people an officer pulls over in a month. How many of them do you think he'll remember two or even six months from now, especially if you take your ticket quietly and move on? The more continuances you can reasonably request, the more time you have to collect your evidence and prepare your defense - and the less specific that officer's recollection of you will be. Getting a continuance also increases the probability that the ticketing officer retires, transfers to another department, or just doesn't show up for your court date. In almost all of these extenuating situations, the case against you will be dropped. 

5. Know the tactics that can get your ticket dismissed 
There are dozens of ways to have your traffic violations reduced or dismissed - opportunities vary from region to region, so check to see if these apply in your state or province. Here is just a sampling: • The issuing officer does not show for your court date. • Two officers were in the patrol car when you received your ticket, and only one shows for the court date. In many jurisdictions, both need to be present to recount their testimony firsthand. • A factual error on the ticket itself (your license plate number, name, date, or other inarguable fact is incorrect) may get you off the hook. • There is no correct speed limit sign posted within a reasonable distance of where you were pulled over (in the U.S. this distance varies by state, but is usually about 1/4 mile). 

6. Secret Weapon: POI Software 
For those who have GPS navigation systems in their cars, here's an added bonus: You can download additional Points-of-Interest (POI) software onto your gizmo that will tell you when you're approaching stoplights that are hooked up to traffic cameras. You'll find links to this software on the GPS manufacturers' home pages.

5 Shocking Facts About Bottled Water

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No Better Taste 
A study was published in the Journal of Sensory Studies. The study included a survey of six different bottles of water and six different types of tap water. Water samples were tasted by hundreds of people, and their remarks were noted. As a result, it was found that water bottles didn't taste any different or better. All what people cared about was cooler and tasteless water. Reason: The taste is not affected by the purity of water. It is the mineral concentration that matters, and it is not hugely different in both types of water. 


Contamination 
In a test by Natural Resources Defense Council, it was found that about 22% of water bottles contain chemical contaminations that could be dangerous for health. In another test by California State University, six water bottles were tested for purity. All the bottles failed the test for arsenic even though they cleared all other tests. Reason: When subjected to heat, water bottles leach their chemical components from the water. Exposure to heat in the form of sunlight, body heat and storage is common. The heat may be supplied when a water bottle is stored in your garage. 


It is Processed Tap Water. 
25% of all bottled waters sold in the US, is filled from the municipal water supply. Although exotic words and pictures of waterfalls on their labels don't tell that it is nothing more than further processed water. Even brands like Coca Cola's Dasani and Pepsi's Aquafina use municipal water sources. 


High Consumption of Oil 
A research by University of Louisville tells that 17 million barrels of oil is used to make water bottles every year. This is the main reason why the costs of water bottles are high. 

Non-Biodegradable 
A research by the Container Recycling Institute tells that 90% of 30 billion water bottles are dumped and not recycled. Knowing that it takes 400 to 1000 years for a PTE water bottle to disintegrate, it certainly is a danger to the earth's environment. 

9 Good Spices for You

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1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a nutritional powerhouse, with antioxidant properties that keep cells safe from oxidative stress and dangerous free radicals. Antioxidants help fight such diseases as cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and Parkinson's.

How much: Cinnamon's health benefits make it worth adding to your daily diet -- and cinnamon's sweet, warming flavor makes it easy. Aim for a quarter to half a teaspoon most days of the week.

Serving suggestions: Sprinkle a little on fresh fruit, a steaming bowl of oatmeal, or a scoop of peanut butter, or add to fish, chicken, or lamb dishes -- especially with cumin and chili powder -- for a Middle Eastern slant on your normal fare. No time to cook? Sprinkle some cinnamon on your morning coffee or tea for a nice antioxidant boost.

Tip: You know that stuff in your cinnamon jar? It's probably cassia, not cinnamon. True cinnamon, often labeled "Ceylon cinnamon," has higher levels of antioxidants, so seek it out if you can.

2. Sage

The spice has been shown to help with memory and mood. A study in 2005 gave essential sage oil to healthy young volunteers and found that participants tended to remember things better and feel both more alert and calmer after taking sage.

How much: Beth Reardon, director of nutrition for Duke Integrative Medicine, part of the Duke University Health System, recommends using a quarter to half a teaspoon of sage a few times a week.

Serving suggestions: Sage's earthy flavor epitomizes comfort food, like casseroles and stuffing. Try it sprinkled onto roasted sweet potatoes, snipped into butternut squash soup, or rubbed on a simple roast chicken. You can also make a simple sage tea -- add boiling water to a teaspoon of chopped fresh sage and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes before straining and drinking.

Tip: Want to keep sage fresher longer? Snip off the ends of the long stems and put them in a glass of cool water, just as you would with flowers. Then cover the herbs -- glass and all -- with a clean, dry plastic bag and put them in the fridge. This method should keep herbs fresh for at least a week, and it works with parsley, cilantro, and other long-stemmed herbs as well.

3. Turmeric

Turmeric might also boost heart health -- a 2012 study showed that adding turmeric and other high-antioxidant spices to high-fat meals could help regulate triglyceride and insulin levels and protect the cardiovascular system.

Turmeric is also a powerful COX-2 inhibitor -- like a nonsteroidal anti-inflammitory but without the nasty side effects. A human study in 2009 found a daily dose of curcumin just as effective as ibuprofen for osteoarthritis in the knee.

Turmeric may also help regulate the immune system -- a series of studies in 2010 and 2011 showed that curcumin might have positive effects on people with autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

Like all herbs and spices, however, too much turmeric might not be a good thing -- it can inhibit blood clotting in large doses and may exacerbate gallbladder issues, so check with your doctor before using more than a typical culinary amount.

How much: Aim for a teaspoon of turmeric at least three times a week.

Serving suggestions: Turmeric is best known for the bright yellow color -- and flavor -- it adds to Indian dishes. Add a big pinch to a pot of lentil soup, or use with curry powder, raisins, and Greek yogurt to dress a curried chicken salad. Like sage, turmeric works well as tea. You can buy teas commercially from companies like the Republic of Tea or Yogi, or make your own by chopping up an inch of fresh turmeric root and infusing in hot water for 15 minutes.

Tip: The antioxidants in turmeric are a little fragile, so make an effort to find fresh turmeric root. It looks a little like fresh ginger but with a brighter orange interior.

4. Thyme

A 2004 study showed that thyme oil was able to decontaminate lettuce with Shigella, a particularly nasty type of food poisoning, and other studies suggest it's also effective against staph andE. coli.

Thyme is also a good digestion aid, helping to reduce gas and other discomfort, says Duke's Beth Reardon, and it's good for the scalp and hair.

How much: Use a teaspoon of fresh thyme or quarter to half a teaspoon of dried thyme about three times a week.

Serving suggestions: Thyme is sort of the savory version of cinnamon -- you can pretty much put it on anything. It's great with chicken, fish, and root vegetables. It also goes well with lemon, including in summery cocktails.

Tip: Fresh thyme should keep about a week in your refrigerator's vegetable drawer, especially if wrapped in a damp paper towel inside an open plastic bag.

5. Ginger

In a series of human and animal studies, ginger has been shown to help quiet nausea, speed food through the digestive tract, and protect against gastric ulcers.

How much: If your doctor approves it, it's best to use ginger daily.

Serving suggestions: Ginger's strong, bright taste is an essential component of most Asian and Indian cooking. Try a pinch of ginger in milky black tea, along with cinnamon and cardamom, for a heady chai-like beverage, or dice it and add to a zesty Thai soup. It's also great in baked goods, from gingerbread to gingersnaps. Try adding chunks of candied ginger to pear or apple muffins for an extra zing.

Tip: Like turmeric, it's best if you can use fresh ginger instead of powdered. If the big-name supermarket near you doesn't stock fresh ginger, try an Asian market.

6. Rosemary

Rosemary is also full of antioxidants; a recent study from the American Association of Cancer Research linked carnosol, another component of rosemary, with inhibiting cancer growth.

Like any herb, feel free to use rosemary in moderation. But check with your doctor before rushing out to buy rosemary supplements. In large quantities, it's been linked to seizures and inefficient iron absorption. And avoid serving a rosemary-heavy dish to a pregnant woman, since it's traditionally been used to induce abortion.

How much: "A little bit of rosemary goes a long way," says Reardon. Aim for a teaspoon of rosemary a few times a week.

Serving suggestions: Rosemary is another spice that easily bridges the sweet-savory gap. Sprinkle some on roasting chicken or vegetables, or add some to summer fruit crisps and crumbles.

Tip: "When herbs and spices are used together, they actually have even more benefits," says Reardon. Try using rosemary in combination with thyme and sage for increased health benefits and added flavor.

7. Saffron

According to a 2007 animal study, saffron had antidepressant properties similar to Prozac. And a small human study in 2006 showed antidepressant effects higher than a placebo.

Another study showed that saffron increased blood flow to the brain, which might help increase cognitive performance, and a 2009 study in Italy showed that saffron had beneficial effects on the genes regulating vision cells, potentially slowing or reversing degenerative eye diseases.

How much: Saffron is pricy, but you don't need much to make a big impact. "As little as a tenth of a teaspoon has been shown to have benefits," says nutritionist Beth Reardon.

Serving suggestions: Crumble a few threads into water or stock for paella, risotto, or other rice dishes -- including a subtly spiced Indian dessert called kheer.

Tip: The flavor and health benefits of most spices decline over time, and saffron is a particularly delicate spice. Make sure to keep your saffron bottle in a cool, dark place, and buy only the amount you think you can use in three to six months.

8. Basil

Traditionally used to treat asthma, stress, and diabetes.

How much: Aim for a tablespoon of fresh basil or quarter to half a teaspoon of dried basil three times a week.

Serving suggestion: Basil epitomizes summer foods, such as cold tomato or pasta salads. But don't stop there. Add it to pizza, pasta, or anything with tomatoes any time of year.

Tip: Having trouble finding good basil when it's not summer? Check your freezer section. Several companies freeze fresh basil in single-serving pop-out containers -- and since its frozen while fresh, it retains most of its nutrients. You can also freeze herbs yourself when they're in season -- just lay them flat on a baking sheet and then transfer them to a plastic bag or Tupperware container when they're frozen.

9. Chili peppers

Studies have shown that capsaicin, the active ingredient in peppers, works as a great topical pain reliever for headaches, arthritis, and other chronic pain problems. Capsaicin inhibits the release of P-protein, which in turn interrupts the transmission of constant pain signals to the brain.

How much: Don't like spicy foods? Don't worry -- as little as an eighth of a teaspoon can have positive health benefits.

Serving suggestions: There's a whole world of chili peppers out there, from the mild poblano to the fiery habanero. It's worth experimenting to find your favorite. Chipotle and ancho chili powders have been popular in recent years for their smoky zing, and they work particularly well in salsas, soups, chicken dishes -- and even in caramel or chocolate desserts.

Tip: If you overdo the chili pepper, don't reach for a glass of water -- pour a glass of milk instead. Capsaicin isn't water-soluble, but the caseins in milk block chili pepper heat effectively.

Don't Say This to Your BOSS!

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1. "I need a raise."

Never enter salary negotiations talking about what you need -- because of rising costs or a new expense, for instance. Your employer doesn't care about your financial problems. However, management probably does want to reward success and keep high-performing employees satisfied. A raise request should always be supported by evidence of what you've achieved for the company -- along with information about what people with your responsibilities typically earn.

2. “That just isn’t possible.”

Always speak to your boss in terms of what can be done. For instance, rather than saying “We can’t get this done by Friday,” say “We could definitely get this done by Monday, or if we brought in some freelance help, we could meet the Friday deadline.” When you talk to your boss, think in terms of solving problems for her, not in terms of putting problems on her plate.

3. “I can’t stand working with ____.”

Complaining about a coworker's personality usually reflects more poorly on you than on the coworker. Don’t make these kinds of conflicts your boss’s problem. Of course, management is interested in problems that jeopardize the company's ability to function. If you have to speak to HR about a problem such as a colleague's threatening, illegal or unethical behavior, keep your tone professional and the focus on work -- not personal issues.

4. “I partied too hard last night -- I'm so hung over!”

Buck up and get through the day with some ibuprofen, extra undereye concealer and coffee. But don’t share the sordid details of your night on the town with your boss. Even if you have a friendly relationship, he’s just as likely to react with (unspoken) disdain as sympathy. Maintaining a solid veneer of professionalism will pay off when it's time to discuss promotions.

5. “But I emailed you about that last week.”

Alerting your boss to a problem via email doesn't absolve you of all responsibility for it. Bosses hate the "out of my outbox, out of my mind" attitude. Keep tabs on all critical issues you know about -- and keep checking in until you hear a firm "You don't need to worry about that anymore."

6. “It’s not my fault.”

Are you a whiny 8-year-old or a take-charge professional? Assume responsibility and take steps to fix a problem that you did, in fact, create. And if you are being wrongly blamed for a problem, saying “Let’s get to the bottom of this” or “What can we do to make it right?” is much more effective than saying “It’s not my fault.”

7. "I don't know.”

If your boss asks you a question you can’t answer, the correct response is not "I don't know." It's "I'll find out right away."

8. “But we've always done it this way."

You may find yourself with a new boss who wants to try new things -- and the best way to present yourself as a workplace relic is to meet change with a "we do it this way because this is the way we do it" attitude. When a brainstorming session takes place, be part of it and stay open to new ideas. If you have concerns about a new idea's feasibility, say "I think for this to work, we will have to…" Don't kill new ideas with negativity.

9. “Let me set you up with...”

Avoid the urge to play matchmaker for your single boss. The potential risk far outweighs any potential benefit. In modern workplaces, hierarchical structures are often less rigid, and bosses will often end up in semisocial situations with their direct reports. Smart workers will draw the line at "oversharing" -- definitely something to keep in mind if you're connecting to your company's managers on social networks like Facebook.