Forward of interest: Adding Social Element to Document Sharing

If you are looking how to share documents, presentations or PDF's then a good website is Scribd. Interestingly they have also added a social networking aspect to their site. This makes sense as the site was a way of sharing but lacked that ability to build a community feel to your visit. Now you
Can see a news feed of your friends
Reply to friends feeds
Add items of interest to your profile
Easily follow and find new friends.

It is another example of how web sites are understanding the social aspect to sharing and in many ways Scribd has "copied" aspects from Twitter and Friendfeed. Whether these additions will help Scribd which has struggled over the last few months I am unsure, and whether it adds anything extra to other sitesagain I am not sure. However, I do find Scribd is a great place for document sharing and another way of connecting with people of similar interests.

Post from: Buzz Networker

http://www.bizzia.com/buzznetworker/adding-social-element-to-document-sharing/

Forward of interest: Stress : Autogenic Relaxation

Stress can cause all sorts of problems for us in our daily lives. Not the least of which is a decreased ability to think productively and creatively. Autogenic relaxation works by influencing the autonomic nervous system through self-suggestion. The goal is to learn how to relax your limbs, heart and breathing.

Start by sitting in a comfortable position in a quiet place. Concentrate on your legs and arms. Feel them getting heavy. Repeat to yourself over and over, "My arms are getting heavy. My legs are getting heavy."

Now feel your arms and legs getting warmer. Repeat to yourself, "My arms are getting warm. My legs are getting warm." Try to really feel them getting warmer.

Now, concentrate on your pulse. Feel it beating calmly. Repeat to yourself over and over, "My heart rate is calm and regular."

Now, focus on your breathing. Take deep and regular breaths. Repeat, "My breathing is calm and regular."

Focus on your abdomen and feel it getting warmer. Repeat, "My abdomen is feeling warmer."

Lastly, pay attention to your forehead. Feel it getting cooler. Repeat to yourself, "My forehead is pleasantly cool."

Repeat as many times as you desire. A feeling of peacefulness and relaxation should come over you as you progress through this exercise.

http://www.braingle.com/mind/546.html?r=0908