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[IslamCity] A Winner is not only who never fails !!!! But never quits !!!!

2006-06-13 Thread || Tom Dick and Harry ||

Officials rejected a candidate for a news broadcasters postSince his voice was not fit for a news broadcaster.He was also told that with his obnoxiously long name,
He would never be famous. He is

Amitabh Bachchan.

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In 1962, four nervous young musicians played their first record auditionFor the executives of the Decca Recording Company.The executives were not impressed. While turning down this group of musicians,
One executive said,
We don't like! Their sound. Groups of guitars areOn the way out.The group was called

The Beatles.

In 1944, Emmeline Snively, director of the Blue Book Modeling AgencyTold modeling hopeful Norma Jean Baker,
You'd better learn secretarial work or else get married.She went on and became

Marilyn Monroe.

In 1954, Jimmy Denny, manager of the Grand Ole Opry,Fired a singer after one performance. He told him,
You ain't goin' nowhere son. You ought to go back to drivin' a truck.He went on to become

Elvis Presley.

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A small boy--the fifth amongst seven siblings of a poor father,Was selling newspapers in a small village to earn his living.He was not exceptionally smart at school but was fascinated by
Religion and rockets.
The first rocket he built crashed. A missile that he built crashedMultiple timesAnd he was made a butt of ridicule.He is the person to have scripted the Space Odyssey of India
Single-handedly. He is

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. President of India.

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When
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876,It did not ring off the hook with calls from potential backers.After making a demonstration call, President Rutherford Hayes said,

That's an amazing invention, but who would ever want to see one of them?

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When
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb,
He tried over 2000 experiments before he got it to work.A young reporter asked him how it felt to fail so many times.He said,
I never failed once. I invented the light bulb.
It just happened to be a 2000-step process.

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In the 1940s, another young inventor named
Chester CarlsonTook his idea to 20 corporations, including some of the biggest inThe country.
They all turned him down. In 1947, after 7 long years of rejections,He finally got a tiny company in Rochester, NY, the Haloid Company,To purchase the rights to his invention--an electrostatic
Paper-copying process.Haloid becameXerox Corporation.

A little girl--the 20th of 22 children,Was born prematurely and her survival was doubtful. When she was 4 years old,She contracted double pneumonia and scarlet fever,
Which left her with aparalyzed left leg.

At age 9, she removed the metal leg brace she had been dependent onAnd began toWalk without it. By 13 she had developed a rhythmic walk,Which doctors said was a miracle. That same year she decided to become a runner.
She entered a race and came in last. For the next few years everyRace she entered,She came in last.

Everyone told her to quit, but she kept on running. One day sheActually won a race.And then another. From then on she won every race she entered.
Eventually this little girl--

Wilma Rudolph, went on to win three Olympic gold medals.

A schoolteacher scolded a boy for not paying attention to his mathematicsAnd for not being able to solve simple problems.She told him that you would not become anybody in life.
The boy was

Albert Einstein
Read inspirational articles :
http://online-articles.org/inspirational/site-map.php

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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy Quran-16:125)

{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)

The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]

The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all. [Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee,

[IslamCity] Public Speaking Tips

2006-06-12 Thread || Tom Dick and Harry ||

15 Ways To Keep Your Speaking Inspiring and Creative

When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so that we don't stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget some of the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quickly and easily to bring our inspiration back and increase our creativity.

1. If you usually type your speech first
, hand write them.Nothing compares to seeing the ink mesh into the paper and display what you created.

2. If you spend too much time at the computer
, take a break every hour. Go for a walk or just sit outside in the sun.Even five minutes in a winter sun does wonders for a mood and creativity.

3. Flip through magazines or books. Their colors and ideas will give you sparks and switch your attitude. Blue and green can reduce your stress levels by 30% or more.

4. Add strong smells to the room. Light scented candles around you, visit the fruit isle at the grocery store, or go to a store that is heavily scented. Find an orange or strawberries and smell it. Both will change a mood or create inspiration. Smells awaken your creativity. Smell strigger memories and are a great method to rekindle stories from the past.

5. Go see or rent an inspirational movie
. Relaxation time is important. Watch the movie with a notebook and record inspiring phases or ideas that pop in.

6. Read a book on the topic that stirs and sparks your creativity. Poetry can do the same.

7. Look at bold and bright colors for a few minutes. These change your mood.

8. Talk with a friend about your topic
to flesh out ideas,titles, and content. Tape-record the conversation so you don't miss anything. You would be surprised at how much we think we hear and how we actually do.

9. Write an email to a friend to tell him or her what you want to accomplish. If you are stuck, say so and ask for help.

10. Check in with your vibrational energy and do something to switch it into high gear. Take a shower. Go for a walk or dance naked in the moonlight.

11. Hire someone to transcribe your recording so that you can stay focused on the creative end of the speaking.

12. Authentic, flat-out, raw laughter frees the psyche and opens the creativity process.

13. Find a setting with lots of trees and flowers and feel nature. If the weather permits, take off your shoes and socks and feel the grass between your toes. Nature has away of freeing our spirit to let the flow out of our best material.

14. If you are used to practicing your speak in a quiet place, create noise and practice. You will learn to speak with distractions.

15. Go for a quiet leisurely drive and practice your vowel soutlook expand your voice
range.Read more articles : http://online-articles.org/public-speaking/site-map.php

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The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]

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[IslamCity] 5 Interviewing Tips To Get That Job!

2006-06-07 Thread || Tom Dick and Harry ||

Tip#1
Be ConfidentYour first impression is your only impression.Nothing
is worse than a limp handshake, slumped shoulders, poor eye contact or
poor communication skills. A potential employer can tell immediately if
you are the man or woman for this job by your body language. Although
aggressiveness is a turn-off, being passive gives the indication that
you are not sure of yourself or your qualifications. Keep eye contact
when answering questions or when the interviewer is speaking directly
to you. Smile occasionally to show your interest and enthusiasm.
Keeping a steady gaze on the interviewer can be disturbing to an
interviewer. Look away occasionally. Lean forward to show that you are
interested in what the interviewer is saying. Speak in a concise and
clear voice. If you have problems annunciating certain words, don't try
to use them on an interview. If this is difficult for you, practice
with a mirror and pay attention to your facial expressions.read more
tip at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php

Other interview killers:-Slouching in a chair-Crossing your arms-Playing with your hair or jewelry-Leaning back in chair

Tip# 2
Act As IfYou are what you believe.Act
as if you had the job. What would you do if you had this position? How
would you act? How would a person in this position act and speak? What
are your responsibilities in this position? What is a typical day like
for you in this job? Change your attitude towards yourself and your
strengths. If you start thinking that you won't get the job, you will
do small unnoticeable things to sabotage your chances. .read more tip
at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php

Tip#3
Know The CompanyKnow your business.I
once sat on a couple of interviews where the interviewees did not do
any research on the company. This sends a message that you are looking
for any job, not this specific job. Once you're interview is scheduled,
get on the net and start finding out everything you can about the
company. A good place to start is www.hoovers.com.,
which gives you industry information, top competitors, names of CEO,
etc. If you'd like to know what current or former employees have to say
about the company, try www.wwetfeet.com.
Beware of disgruntled postings. Call the company headquarters and ask
for the marketing department to get specific information. Weave your
research into the interview by stating. I read an article in the Wall
Street Journal, which mentioned that your company is thinking about
XYZ. This lets the interviewer know that you have taken the time to
know more about the company. You can ask questions about something you
read, but don't challenge them or you'll come across as a
know-it-all.read more tip at :
http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php

Tip# 4
Be PreparedKnow what to say.Most
interviewers ask the same standard questions about your strengths,
weaknesses, former employers, work history. If you are being
interviewed by several people, this might be a good cop, bad cop
situation. Pay attention to who is playing bad cop, they are looking
for signs of weakness and dishonesty. To be well prepared, before the
interview, write out all your accomplishments, both personal and
professional. List your strengths and weaknesses. Be honest, it's
easier to remember the truth than it is a lie. Extra Tip: Write out
situations in which you have demonstrated: leadership skills,
determination, stress management, creativity, and flexibility. Be
prepared to answer the question: Why do you want this job? If you're
not sure, reevaluate your decision. If you arrive a few minutes early,
review what you wrote in the waiting room before the interview. Great
list of interview questions: Tested Interview Questions. read more tip
at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php

Tip#5
Ask For The JobYou get what you ask for.The
most important step in the interviewing process is one most people
miss. ASK FOR THE JOB! Most interviewers are waiting for that closure.
If you have done everything exceptionally well during the interviewing
process, but have not asked for the job, you've just wasted an
interview. Asking for the job shows the potential employer that you are
assertive, confident and right for the job. It might feel
uncomfortable, but this is your only chance to ask for something you
really want. Make sure your voice is firm and you make eye contact.
Think of it as your closing argument, you've got to win over the jury.
You should also ask the interviewer if he or she thinks you are right
for the job. Even if they tell you something unpleasant, think of it as
a lesson learned. However, do yourself a favor and ask for the job. You
deserve it!read more tip at : http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php

[IslamCity] Job interview tips

2006-06-04 Thread || Tom Dick and Harry ||

The Top Ten Strategies of A Great Interview

You've just received a call to interview with your dream company. Do you know how to prepare for the interview so that you'll feel confident, have a good experience and set yourself apart from others? Try following the steps below and you'll not only be well prepared, you'll present yourself as a true professional.

1. Research the company.
Do your homework, e.g. Go to the company's website and read about the employers vision, strategy, competitive advantages, products, finances, departments, etc. If the company doesn't have a web presence look them up at the library, call the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce, find out who they are, what products they sell, and something about their competitors.

2. Prepare your elevator speech.
This is your two-minute opportunity to enlighten the interviewer about your chief accomplishments. Please note, this is not the same as your responsibilities. Employers want to know what you did, not what you were charged with doing.

3. Prepare your talking points.
Craft a list of your 4 greatest strengths and the 4 things you're currently working on for professional growth. Be prepared to give examples of each.

4. Identify innovations / process improvements you made in your most recent employment.
Employers want to know how hiring you will make their organization better and contribute to the execution of their strategy. (Assuming you did your homework in step # 1 you can offer examples of innovations or revenue saving ideas that will be of interest to the potential employer.)

5. Dress for success.
The way you dress makes a statement about yourself. Regardless of the job that you're applying for, it's a good idea to wear a freshly laundered suit?even in a casual business environment.

6. Arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.
Besides ensuring you aren't rushed, you can learn a lot by utilizing this strategy. Observe the company's employees as you sit in the lobby. Do they greet one another and say hello to you? Are they smiling and happy or frazzled and frustrated? Read more articles at :
http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php

7. Engage in a dialogue.
A conversation is a two-way exchange. Be curious and ask lots of questions to get a good understanding of how the company, department, and management operates. Ask about the job responsibilities and company culture,
e.g. Employee recognition programs, opportunities for personal and professional development, current and future challenges of the position, etc.

8. Tell the truth.
When responding to the employer's questions, tell the truth! If you made a mistake, say it in a positive way, accept responsibility for it, what you learned, and how you have benefited from the experience.

9. Don't talk salary or benefits.
The goal is to get as many options going as possible so don't talk about compensation too early in the game, it can be a knockout factor. Sell the employer on all that you can do for them. If they're interested they'll make an offer and then you can start negotiating both issues.

10. 50 % of the responsibility for the right job match is yours.
Remember, you're interviewing the employer just as they are interviewing you.Read more articles at :
http://online-articles.org/careers-employment/site-map.php

The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]

Recommended:
http://www.islamonline.net
http://www.islam-guide.com
http://www.prophetmuhammadforall.org

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[IslamCity] Understanding Broadband

2006-06-02 Thread || Tom Dick and Harry ||

First of all, you must know some of the jargon!
The word broadband itself simply is defined as a high speed Internet
service that gives you continuous access to the Internet on a
consistent basis. Broadband includes a technology called ADSL which
stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line and requires a special
modem to access the line.

This technology uses standard copper telephone lines to provide Internet access speeds from 1.5 to 9 megabytes per second. DSL technologies or Digital Subscriber Lines use a higher frequency than standard telephone communication.

There are several types of DSL configurations including ADSL or Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Lines,
HDSL or High data rate DSL, and VDSL or Very High Data Rate DSL. A DSL
line dynamically increases the capacity of ordinary copper wire. Since
the signal is stronger the closer you are to the DSL Access Multiplexor
or DSLAM the faster your signal will be the closer you are to the DSL
provider's Central Office or distribution point.

DSL lines are typically used for small business and residential customers.
Of course as your needs grow, it should be understood; that the more
data you need to transfer, the larger the pipe (Internet access line or
physical copper wire) you need to transport the data. This is where
more sophisticated forms of broadband come in for business use. Read
more information at : http://online-articles.org/broadband-internet/site-map.php

The technical terms for this type of broadband is measured by the amount of data that the line transfers.
T1 -Transmits data in the range of 1.5 million bits per second and
primarily used by small and medium sized business with heavy upload and
Internet traffic. A T-1 line is usually leased by bandwidth used.
Typical uses are large graphic files, photographs, sound files, music,
video, etc. However, your company should evaluate the amount of data
and computers that are connected for Internet Access at the same time.
T1 lines in the United States carry a 24 pulse code modulation (PCM)
signal using time-division multiplexing (TDM).

These lines use copper wire which usually connect major metropolitan areas.
There are a number of high quality companies that offer T1 Broadband
and you will find that prices do vary so it is important that you
compare.

You
may also find that your local cable provider may have introduced their
version of broadband which actually can emulate one side of a T1
connection. However, you should be aware... You may actually get
1.5 mpbs on the download side, but when you try to upload a file, your
bandwidth is cut down to about 1/10th. A cable connection is made for
residential customers to surf the Internet with great speed and
download files, but not made for you to upload with great speed. This
slow upload limit is the major difference between a real T1 line and
cable.Read more information at :
http://online-articles.org/broadband-internet/site-map.php

There are many types of broadband connections that are much faster circuit than T1,
these range from T3 (3 times faster than T1) to OC-48, and a frame
relay connection which really are the same thing just MUCH larger pipes
(lines) that can transmit the data. I have found while working with
broadband providers you really need a persona coach to help guide you
through the process.

Not only can personal coaches such as ImageLink Networks guide you through the red tape,
the efficiency that comes from our presence and telecom knowledge will
save you time and money in the end. It is important to seek an unbiased
opinion and research for the best real time price for your T1 line.
Broadband is a commodity, and changes as new subscribers come online in
specified areas. To make a long story shorter, you are ready for a
broadband connection if you are tired of waiting for a standard dial up
to connect and download.

Do not be confused,
dial up companies use a standard phone line to connect you to their
server to bring you an Internet connection. One thing is for sure, if
you ever experience a broadband connection via cable, T1, T3, DS-3, or
better you will never ever go back to dial up.Read more information at
: http://online-articles.org/broadband-internet/site-map.php

The prophet (peace and

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