Don’t you really hate it when you sound like a broken record, you say things without thinking and as soon as it is out of my mouth, you are tired of hearing it too.
We all do it. We repeat the same phrase over and over, and for some reason we expect the kids to respond. But they don’t hear us – they hear the teacher’s voice from Charlie Brown instead.
Let’s examine some of these popular phrases we need to repeat.
1. “You’re grounded”:
Name me one child who has not heard this phrase before. No one is perfect and everyone has made one mistake or two. Mistakes do come with consequences. The consequence may lead to 1 or 2 days/weeks/months without TV and other privileges.
2. “Money Does NOT Grow On Trees”:
Children are demanding…sometimes too demanding. Many parents do not have millions of dollars to pay for their children’s luxury items. They thus use this phrase to teach their children the value of money. In my opinion, the phrase hardly works.
3. “You are such a sweetie pie”:
I heard many parents use this phrase on their children under the age of 10. Many children love to hear this phrase. This usually is when the children could manipulate the parent to get what they want.
4. “Don’t touch this”:
Fearing things will break, parents use this phrase. Many parents also fear that children would hurt themselves, if they touch knives and other sharp items. This phrase is thus a precautionary measure which is in the child (ren)’s best interest(s).
5. “Use your Indoor Voice”:
Kids are parents’ pride and joy. When kids get excited, they forget that they are indoors. They would sometimes scream and shout without noticing the decibel level of their voice. This even happens when the person, they are speaking to, is standing right next to them.
Proper Term: “SHHHHHH….)
This Mediterranean restaurant is pretty much what everyone rushes to when in London. With outstanding service coupled with great food, it might truly require extra effort to get a table in this fine establishment during peak hours!
People normally wouldn’t have considered Georgian cuisine, unless they tried out Tamada. This is one of the best for this kind of food, with great ambience and an overly friendly staff.
It’s pizza time! At Pizzeria Pappagone, Pizza lovers can indulge in their favorite food to the fullest extent. Food is always served hot and fresh off the oven, just like the Italians do.
If you are in London and craving for good British Food, make sure to hit this establishment. The food is probably one of the best you might have come across, with an absolute spectacular wine list to boot.
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There is probably a Chinese restaurant in every part of the world, and every country has adapted this cuisine to suit their particular taste buds. Chinese noodles and fried rice have become a part of the weekly menus in many homes, and they are America’s most popular take home items. The true Chinese food fans have even learnt how to eat with chopsticks to get the true Chinese experience. Easy to cook and fairly economical, it is believed that one third of the world eats Chinese food every day.
Pizzas and pasta have contributed to make this one of the world’s most popular cuisines. Today it has moved much beyond the simple pizza to specialised Italian restaurants which serve finest Italian entree’s and their fabulous desserts. With over 400 types of cheese, they have introduced the world to the amazing versatility of cheese as a primary food ingredient.
The ever popular chicken curry and chicken tikka masala are among the world’s most popular dishes. Indian cuisine is of many types, but most people in the world associate it with just curry and biryani and naan, which are basically recipes from the northern regions of India. However with the growing number of Indian restaurants everywhere, people are beginning to sample other forms of Indian food such as dosas from the south, pohe from the west and maach from the east.
French cuisine has always been considered to be among the best in the world, but it has not achieved the popularity of the Chinese and Italian cuisines. However their restaurants are among the finest in the world and they have influenced many cuisines all over the world. Wine is an essential part of all their meals and they set the standard for stylish cooking and serving.
Many people tend to equate Thai food with Chinese food, but there is a world of difference between the two. The Thai green and red curries are very popular and their balanced fusion of hot, sour and sweet ingredients makes for great combinations. True Thai food is made with fresh herbs and rice is one their main staples.
Is there a soul left in this world who has not tasted ice-cream? The ultimate soul food, ice cream has, like many of the food items listed below, adapted itself to local flavours. The most prevalent flavours are vanilla, chocolate and strawberry but there are many places which boast of over 30 flavours. Yummy, mouth watering, and so much fun to eat, ice cream probably tops the list of all popular food items
However a close contender for the most popular food item would be chocolates. Big or small, with fruit fillings or with nuts, dark or milk, the choices are endless. The Swiss claim to have invented it and Cadbury’s claim to have popularised it, and lovers all over the world claim it to be the ultimate aphrodisiac. With choices ranging from the simple Kit Kat’s to the ultimate luxury brands; there are few people who can say that they do not love chocolates!
There are few places in the world where a pizza joint is not present! Apart from the inevitable Dominoes and Pizza Huts, there are often some local eating places which will serve you their version of pizza, with some local spices and vegetables added to them. Quick to make and easy to home deliver, pizzas are very popular among the young and old alike.
McDonald’s can and do claim credit for popularising the hamburger throughout the world. Children love them and even though the parents are not too sure about the nutritional quality of the burgers, they inevitably give in and take their children to the nearest burger joints. Here also, the burgers have adapted themselves to the local cuisines and traditional taboos.
Where there are burgers – there are French fries. We have combined them with potato chips to make them one category – since both are basically variations of the very popular potato. When well made and correctly fried, French fries can be quite nice and definitely filling.
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Volleyball is even easier to play because all you need is hand-eye coordination and strong wrists. Over 900 million people either play it or watch it. Beach volleyball is very popular and is the best way to get that tan that you’ve always wanted! High schools particularly focus on the benefits of this sport.
This game isn’t as simple as it looks and one has to keep a number of rules in mind when playing it. It is massively popular amongst teenagers and while it will help if you are tall, it is not necessary as such. If you have good aim and know how to run, this game is perfect for you.
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The focus of this video is on a man on stage who takes us through the evolution of dance. He starts off with dance moves that were created by Elvis and goes onto the twist. Pelvic thrusts, ‘disco dances’ and Michael Jackson dance movies can be seen through the first half. Songs like the Macarena can be heard and you will laugh through the signature boy band moves!
We all know who Miley Cyrus is- the small town teenager who managed to make it big in Los Angeles with her hit Disney show Hannah Montana. This is her music video and the lyrics basically tell us about the 7 things she hates and loves about her ex-boyfriend. The video is clichéd and has been done to death but because she’s massively popular, it’s gotten about 113,937,722 views
Achmed is Jeff Dunham’s puppet and is meant to be the skeleton of a useless suicide bomber. Dunham explores the issue of terrorism and adds a bit of humor to it but it is not meant to be controversial in any way. This video had gotten over 200 million views as of 2009.
This video shows an adorable baby boy who keeps laughing for 1 minute and 40 seconds every time his father says, “bloom!”. It has amassed over 100 million views
Huffington Post was founded in 2005 and managed to gain instant acceptance among those who wanted to read well-written posts about political issues. Fondly referred to as HuffPo today, it is the most powerful of its kind, according to The Observer. The blog is peppered with thoughtful and contemplative commentary that is easy to read and follow.
Lifehacker features certain tips that readers can follow if they want to ‘get things done’. It is considered to be a survival guide for those who are trying to fight against the problems that the recent economic meltdown has dragged in. The blog also helps bloggers formulate a new and improved resume for the future and digital devices are given great coverage as well.
Metafilter or MeFi is a blog which is basically an encyclopedia of such information that is both useless and shockingly useful at the same time. The bloggers keep in touch through the blog and send tips and techniques back and forth as and when they please. Arguments and discussions crop up from time to time but it is all about having fun at the end of the day!
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Stephen Dubner wrote a book by the same name in 2005 and once the book became a part of the best-sellers list, he started this blog. He explains that everything and anything that we experience in daily life is related to economics and can be explained away with the help of specific economic theories.
Angelina Jolie is world-renowned for her pouty smile and slightly rebellious nature. She is romantically involved with actor, Brad Pitt and has six children with him. This gorgeous actress makes about 20 million dollars per year and is among the highest rated female celebrities all over the world. A Mighty Heart and Gia are some of the movies she is celebrated for.
This Disney star became a superstar overnight, all thanks to her show Hannah Montana. At 17, she is almost a billionaire and endorses almost every product under the sun. Apart from singing, she is also interesting in acting and recently played the lead role in The Last Song.
Emma Watson is the youngest billionaire in the industry today. Best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the massive popular Harry Potter series, she is also the new face of Chanel. Watson also models for Burberry and is worth about 5.7 billion dollars.
Kidman was married to Tom Cruise for about 10 years after which the two went their own separate ways. This stunning actress was the highest paid in the industry a few years back and is as remarkable on the ramp as well. If that wasn’t enough, she can also sing!
People will always think of this dazzling actress as Rachel Greene- the character she played for 10 years in Friends, the popular NBC sitcom. Even when the show was at its peak, she made sure that she kept her film career alive as well and was a part of movies like The Object of my Affection and The Good Girl.
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Cher – the name itself makes the gay community to giggle and cheer. Cher is also a famous and an iconic figure in the last few decades. Her lovestruck performances such as “Believe”, “Turn Back Time”, and “I Got You Babe” are truly worth a mention as they were great hits. Cher is also noted for the outrageous outfits worn on stage.
Though she has failed to give any hits in the last few years and hardly writes her own lyrics, she is a name to reckon with. Dion’s booming voice and swagger on stage are great qualities to give her the name of a popular “diva”. She also shares Madonna’s success in album sales as she sells more than 200 million albums worldwide.
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Mariah fan is also one of the best singers of her generation. Mariah has persevered even after being called “irrelevant” to modern times. Her 2008 album E=MC2 created records, and the recent single “Obsessed” is soaring on charts. She has also sold over 200 million albums worldwide, in a shorter span of time than her counterparts!
