Before you say "I DO"

Top 10 topics to talk about before you tie the knot

By Denise Wild

SEX

• How often you would like to have sex? Once a week? Once a day? You may be different from your partner on this point. How will you compromise?
• How adventurous are you? Any no-go zones? What makes you comfortable?
• Pornography? Yay or Nay?

MONEY
• Are you a spender, a saver, a giver, or a builder? Do you like to stick to a budget?
• Will you combine your finances?
• How much debt are you bringing to the relationship? What's the wedding budget?

CHILDREN
• Are we going to have children? How many? When?
• How happy was your childhood? What will you do the same as your parents? What will you do differently?
• When children come along which will be the priority: your children or your relationship? How do you think you will address this issue?

EXTENDED FAMILY
• How involved in your life, your affairs, your parenting, your arguments will your parents or in-laws be?
• Is blood thicker than water or does your spouse come before your family?
• How much time to you want to spend with your family or your partner's family?

HOLIDAYS
• Do you like The Holidays (whatever that means in your culture) or do they stress you out?
• Whose family do you visit? Will you spend holidays with your parents, with in-laws, on your own together, or alternate?
• What holidays do you celebrate? How? What are the different holidays/cultural celebrations that are important to you?

RELIGION
• How important is your religion to you? Will one of you convert?
• If you are from different religions or one is religious and one is not, explicitly agree how you will handle it. Don't expect to convert in either direction anyone by stealth.
• What faith, if any, will your children be?

CHORES
• How will the household chores be divided up? How will you decide who does what?
• How messy are you? Describe your housekeeping style. Will you improve or relax?
• Is there anything that you really hate doing? Maybe you and your sweetie can "do a deal" and swap things you don't like.

SICKNESS
• How do you like to be treated when you are home sick with a cold or flu?
• When you are sick do you suffer and keep on working or do you go to bed until healthy? Do you exercise through it? Medication or no medication?
• How do you think you will you look after aging parents? Discuss some possible scenarios.

ARGUMENTS
• How do you argue? Do you like conflict or avoid conflict? Is your style passive-aggressive?
• Is it more important to win the argument or to keep the relationship strong? Can you agree to disagree? Can you let the small stuff slide, or do you always have to be right?
• Describe for your partner an argument or disagreement you had at work or with a friend. How did you handle it? How might you have handled it better?

HEALTH
• What are your health and fitness goals? How can your partner help you meet them?
• Do you have any health conditions, or addictions that you may not have told your spouse-to-be about?
• What health issues worry you? Why?

FOR BEST RESULTS You and your partner should answer the questions separately-even write them down-and then compare answers afterwards.

FACT
The Journal of Family Psychology stated in March 2006 that doing formal premarital education and preparation will reduce a couple's risk of divorce by up to 30%.

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This amazing mod crams an entire Nintendo Entertainment System from the 80s into one of it's cartridges complete with power and reset buttons, controller ports and composite video and audio output jacks. This is equivalent to the gaming version of the "clown car" where there is so much stuffed into such a small physical area that it's pretty hard to understand how this could work.

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Artista vs Diseñador

11 de Noviembre, 2008 por Fernando Hernández Puente

Lo primero dar las gracias por la bienvenida y ahora al lío…
Desde que trabajo en este gremio de píxeles, he ido observando y cada día que pasa más, dos tipos de perfiles. Dos profesionales que desde mi humilde punto de vista se diferencian a la perfección.

El “Diseñador Artista” y el “Diseñador gráfico”. El primero suele ser un tipo que mientras se coloca las gafas de pasta, le gusta soltar frases como «…ya pero es que el diseño es subjetivo», «…eso, rompería el equilibrio de la página», «…pero la teoría del color…». Sus diseños están estudiados al milímetro, no se le escapa nada, todo “tiene un porqué”, nada se puede rebatir y requiere para ello semanas y semanas de estudio y pruebas, y más pruebas, y más pruebas… Conclusión: vuelve al papel

Y el Segundo perfil, el “Diseñador gráfico”, un profesional más cercano, que defiende su trabajo pero con el que se puede discutir y llegar a un acuerdo. Sus diseños, son funcionales y con una gran usabilidad ya que además de visualizar el diseño y luego maquetarlo, tiene los pies en la tierra y conoce al usuario. Conclusión: mejores resultados y en menos tiempo.

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El abuelo, visto por los nietos

En una escuela se les pidió a los niños de segundo grado, y de ocho años de edad, que contestaran la pregunta “¿qué es un abuelo”, y he aquí algunas de las respuestas que escribieron:

1- Los abuelos son una señora y un señor que, como no tienen niños propios, les gustan mucho los de los demás.

2- Un abuelo es una abuela, pero hombre.

3- Los abuelos son gente que no tiene nada que hacer, solo están ocupados cuando nosotros los vamos a visitar.

4- Los abuelos son personas con las que es bien divertido salir de compras.

5- Ellos no nos dicen: 'Apúrate!'

6- Por lo general, las abuelas son unas señoras bien gordas (!!!!!!!?????), pero así y todo se agachan para amarrarnos los zapatos.

7- Son unos señores que para leer usan anteojos, siempre los pierden y cuando me he quedado a dormir con ellos usan unas ropas bien cómicas.

8- Algunos abuelos tienen papás, esos si son bien viejitos; la mamá de mi abuelita se puede quitar las encías y los dientes... a la misma vez.

9- No les importa contarnos el mismo cuento varias veces y les encanta leernos historias.

10- Todo el mundo debe buscarse unos abuelos, son las únicas personas grandes que siempre están contentas de estar con nosotros.

11- A un niño de 6 años le preguntaron dónde vivía su abuelita y él contestó: Ella vive en el aeropuerto, cuando la necesitamos vamos allí y la buscamos y cuando queremos que regrese a su casa la volvemos a llevar a su aeropuerto.


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Amazing collection of man made and natural holes in our earth.

Mirny diamond mine, Siberia

I’m pretty sure most people have seen this one. it’s an absolute beast and holds the title of largest open diamond mine in the world. At 525 meters deep with a top diameter of 1200 meters there’s even a no-fly zone above the hole due to a few helicopters being sucked in.

The red arrow in the photo below is pointing to a huge truck.

Kimberley big hole - South Africa

Apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097 meter deep mine yielded over 3 tonnes of diamonds before being closed in 1914.

The amount of earth removed by workers is estimated to total 22.5 million tons.

Glory hole - Monticello dam

This is the glory hole belonging to Monticello dam in California and it’s the largest in the world, its size enabling it to consume 14′400 cubic feet of water every second. A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir.

Sinkhole, Guatemala

A sinkhole is caused when water (usually rainwater or sewage) is soaked up by the earth on a large scale, resulting in the ground collapsing.

These photos are of a sinkhole which occurred early this year in Guatemala. The hole swallowed a dozen homes and killed at least 3 people.

Officials blamed the monster of a hole on a ruptured sewage pipe.

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The World’s 10 Best Rooftop Bars

1. Sirocco

Bangkok, Thailand

No night out in Bangkok is complete without a couple cocktails at Sirocco. Perched on top of The Dome at State Tower, 64th floors above the hectic streets of Bangkok, this sexy rooftop bar boasts 360 degree views of the city with city lights in every direction, as far as the eye can see. If you’re looking for a picturesque place to dine, they also serve dinner.

The Dome at Sate Tower 1055 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

2. The Penthouse

Madrid, Spain

The Penthouse is an ultra-chic rooftop bar owned by Rande Gerber, celeb nightlife entrepreneur and husband of Cindy Crwford. It’s located on the roof of Hotel ME Madrid Reina Victoria, in Plaza Santa Ana, and has a great view of central Madrid. The crowd is dressed to kill, the waitresses are smoking hot the drinks are pricey and the place is often frequented by Spanish celebrities. Best to get here for happy hour, because although it’s open till 3am, the line to get in is insane after midnight.

Hotel ME Madrid Reina Victoria / Plaza Santa Ana / Princesa, 27 / Madrid Spain 28008 / Tel: (34) 91 5418200

3. Luna Bar

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This super sexy rooftop and poolside bar is a hang out for the twenties and thirties nightlife scene in Kuala Lumpur. It’s got a long indoor bar with a chic design leading you out onto the breezy rooftop for the best views of the lights of KL. For a romantic night out, be sure to get there early to snag a private little enclave up against the glass.

Menara PanGlobal 34th Floor / Jalan Punchak (off Jl P. Ramlee) / Kuala Lumpur / Tel: +60-3-20262211

4. Rooftop Bar

Melbourne, Australia

An ultra cool venue for music, cinema, or just sunny boozing, this bar sits atop the Thai bar and restaurant, Cookie, on a six story 1920’s building in central Melbourne.

Rooftop Bar / Curtin House, Level 3, 252 Swanston Street / Melbourne, Australia

5. Gravity

Dublin, Ireland

Although not an open air bar, Gravity boasts an unobstructed 360 degree view of Dublin. It’s got a swanky style and comfortable seating right up against the glass to sit in while you enjoy the view from the highest bar in Ireland.

Top of The Guinness Storehouse / St James’s Gate / Dublin 8, Ireland / Tel: + 353 1 408 4800

6. Top Floor Bar

London, United Kingdom

Looking for the perfect place to throw a swank party in London? The Top Floor Bar, the final floor of the Gherkin, London’s newest architectural darling, is available for private parties. The ultra modern venue sits under the spectacular glass cone roof and has stunning views of the city.

Top of the Gherkin / 30 St. Mary Axe / London, United Kingdom

7. Moon

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Palms teamed up with the Playboy Club giving revelers in Vegas a sexy place to blow their money on the 53rd floor of the palms Hotel. The sound system here is rockin’ and although it can be tough to get in, it’s a great place to check out on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

The Palms Hotel 53rd Floor / 4321 W Flamingo Rd / Las Vegas, NV Tel (702) 940-7246

8. Captain Bar

Shanghai, China

This cool rooftop bar has a wide variety of cocktails and a great view of The Bund and surrounding city lights. It’s usually a cool mix of locals and travelers which makes for a diverse and thirsty crowd.

6/F, 37 Fuzhou Lu / People’s Square / Bund,Metro Line 2 Nanjing Dong Lu Station / Shanghai, China

9. Hudson Sky Terrace

New York, New York

This super chill rooftop bar has great service, amazing sangria and everything else you could want on a hot New York afternoon. From an air conditioned game room to a hammock with a view of the river, the Hudson has you covered, but like many of NY rooftop hot spots, you must be a guest in the hotel to enjoy it.

The Hudson Hotel / 356 W. 58th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves / Tel 212-554-6317

10. Condesa DF Rooftop Bar

Mexico City, Mexico

This is an awesome bar in an all-around cool hotel. The Condesa DF is decked out in extraordinary design, from the table cloths to the couches. This super-chic hotel only has 40 rooms so make sure to get a reservation, and make sure to hit its rooftop paradise for some cocktails as the sun goes down over Mexico City.


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