M O N T H L Y Year 3 Vol.No: (17) May 2011

ISD Conducts A Night Dry Drill In A Record Time

KJO Sponsors the Outstanding Students Honoring Ceremony At Al-Khafji

Al Janadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival 26th Edition (2011):2

Oil Price (Monthly)Source : Opec

( US 107.99 Dollar )

Under directives from the higher Operating Management, the ISD

Fire Extinction Division organized a training course on “The Occupational Safety & Security”, on Sunday, May 8th, 2011. The course was attended by C-JOC Engineer Nizar Al-Adsani, EDI Dr. Ali Al-Malhan, A/EDB Engineer Sulaiman Al-Rasheedi, A/EDO Engineer Mohammad Al-Subai’e, MPC Abdullah Al-Daoud and MIS Engineer Mohammad Al-Ghamdi. The Planning & Training Division Superintendent, Engineer Abdul Aziz Al-Shammari, delivered the course and demonstrated the basic safety rules. Thereafter, Trainer Ali Al-Ghamdi, demonstrated the types, categories and methods of using manual fire

extinguishers. During the sessions of the course, the attendees raised several important issues, including developing new training methods and preparing emergency plans to ensure safety and security for all KJO employees. The attendees emphasized the importance of providing continuous training courses for all KJO employees in order to enhance their awareness about the occupational safety and the methods of preventing injuries. They recommended also holding specialized safety and security training courses for each department separately. Afterwards, the participants headed toward the practical training area to practice using various kinds of fire extinguishers. A barrel of oil was fired

and the trainees were directed to use the proper type of fire extinguishers and the method of putting out fire. Asked by “Ad-Dorra” about his impressions, C-JOC Engineer Nizar Al-Adsani said: “I would like firstly to thank EDI Dr. Ali Al-Malhan for organizing this important course. We are here to emphasize our strategy in terms of communicating with all KJO departments and participating in their activities. It was a very important course in which we learned how to put out fires and apply safety procedures in emergency cases. I would like also to thank the trainers for their outstanding efforts”. Commenting on this course, MIS engineer Mohammad Al-Ghamdi said: “The Industrial Security and Safety

Department (ISD) provides several

specialized courses on safety and

security, including fire extinction

courses, and we encourage all KJO

employees to participate. We are

surrounded with various types of risks

and dangers, like the transportation

means, electricity and combustible

materials; so, committing any mistake

in dealing with such dangers may make

things more complicated. We wish a

safe life for all”.

Finally, the Planning & Training

Division Superintendent, Abdul Aziz

Al-Shammari, thanked the higher

Operating Management for attending

and for their continuous supportn

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A Group Picture for the JOC Members

JOC Members Listen to Al-Shammari Al-Adsani Using a Fire Extinguisher

JOC Members Attend a Course On “The Occupational Safety & Security”

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The Community & Business Services Department (CBD) completed the new main gate of Khafji Joint Operations

(KJO) near KJO Service Center, King Faisal Street. Asked by Ad-Dorra, A/MCB Engineer Salama Falah Al-Sharari demonstrated that the new gate consists of the main security room, the visitors’ room, 3 tracks for entry and three tracks for exit. The street leading to the Gate is a 48 meters in width, 200 meters in length, and it is equipped with a full lighting network and pavements. There are also 20 parking lots for visitors and employees. As for the security facilities, the Gate is equipped with modern security cameras, automatic barriers, automatic doors and modern communication devices. CBD also completed the landscaping works for 1200 square meters by removing the old soil and providing new agricultural soil with a modern irrigation network. Moreover, CBD planted 34 Ihasa’ palm trees, various types of bushes, 10,000 flowers, cactus and other plants. MIS Mohammad Al-Ghamdi demonstrated that the new gate will enhance the security procedures in all KJO facilities and will help in organizing the traffic movement

inside KJO, including the Family Quarter and the Hospital n

Khafji Joint Operations (KJO) sponsored the Ceremony of Honoring the

Outstanding Students of Khafji Schools on April 26th, 2011, at Al-Khafji Celebration

Hall. The ceremony was attended by Colonel Mohammad Al-Assaf, Khafji Passports Office Director, on behalf of Engineer Badr

Al-Otaishan, Khafji Governor, EDI Dr. Ali Al-Malhan on Behalf of KJO Chairman, MPG Engineer Sulaiman Al-Rasheedi, Dr. Rashid Tahous, Khafji Education Office Director,

together with a number of governmental departments’ directors and the parents of the outstanding students. The student Mohammad Al-Shahri, from the Secondary Quran Memorization School, started the ceremony by reciting verses from the Holy Quran, then the Director of Khafji Education Office, Dr. Rashid Al-Ju’airi, delivered a word thanking the Government of H.R.H. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, for their continuous material and immaterial support for education in the Kingdom. He also thanked Khafji Joint Operations for their usual support and annual sponsorship for the honoring ceremony. Thereafter, the Student Mohammad Al-Tu’aimi, delivered a word on behalf of all the outstanding students, then the students of Hasan Al-Basri Elementary School sang the National Anthem. Afterwards, the students of Sharq National Schools sang the chant of “Sayyed Al-Joud”. Finally, the distinguished schools and the distinguished students were presented with awards and trophies, then all attendees were invited to the dinner served on this

occasion n

KJO Sponsors the Outstanding Students Honoring Ceremony At Al-Khafji

The New Main Gate

Al-Malhan, Al-Assaf and Al-Ju’airi Attending the Ceremony

Al-Malhan, Rewards an Outstanding Student

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CBD Completes & Opens the New KJO Gate In a Record Time

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ISD Conducts A Night Dry Drill In A Record Time

Readiness and preparedness

To Ensure Full Preparedness:

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Swift response to the emergency notification.

Al-Malhan discussing operations with participants

Caption 3: Working with the team spirit

The Industrial Security and Safety department (ISD) conducted a night live

dry drill on Tuesday May 3, 2011, at the Fire Training Center. The drill was conducted in continuation to the previous drills, which were according to Mr. Abdulaziz Obeid Al-Shammary, Planning and Training Superintendent, ISD, with the objective of ensuring the readiness and preparedness of the fire fighting personnel at fire stations, to respond positively to night fire emergencies. The drills were also conducted to ensure implementation of best practice in dealing with fire emergencies to save lives and property, during day and night. Thanks to personnel awareness of the time element and swift response, the drill objectives were satisfactorily achieved by the successful implementation of a rescue and fire suppression operations. The training drill included the suppression of a fire caused by spilled oil, which moved from one location to another resulting in one injury that was treated at the field hospital established at the location of the emergency. The whole operation was accomplished within a record time of eighteen minutes from the beginning to the end. Dr. Ali Al-Malhan, EDI together with Engineer Mohammad Al-Ghamdi, MID unexpectedly visited the site of the Fire Training Center, where they observed the performance of the operations without the knowledge of the trainees. Following accomplishment of the drill, the fire personnel greeted the attendees before discussing with Dr. Al-Malhan the work mechanisms and tactical methods used. Afterward, Mr. Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, Fire Training Instructor being the evaluator

of the drill operations, briefed Dr. Al-Malhan on the operation highlighting the positive and negative aspects of the trainees’ performance. Dr. Al-Malhan then inspected the equipment used in the operations and gave his directions and advice to the trainees regarding the vital role of their assignment. The team then visited the field hospital to ensure adequacy of the available furnishings to meet the required rescue operations.When interviewed about the importance of such drills, Dr. Al-Malhan told Ad-Dorra Newsletter that the regular conduction of such training drills, is implemented in line with the ISD plan to regularly ensure the preparedness of the Civil Defense personnel to handle different emergencies while ensuring the availability of protective

requirements at the different facilities, in the manner that secures the highest degree of safety to the personnel who are performing sensitive assignments within those facilities. Dr. Al-Malhan confirmed that further visits will be conducted to ensure that ISD is capable of achieving the high standards required to provide the security and safety within KJO facilities. The presence of Engineer Mohammad Al-Ghamdi, MIS and those in charge from ISD different divisions, reflects the importance of the fire personnel readiness to respond to emergencies. On the other hand, Engineer Mohammad Al-Ghamdi, MIS stated that the presence of the Executive Director of Industrial services reflects the concern of the Executive Management about the ability of KJO sectors to perform their assigned roles in

line with the remarkable KJO developments.

On his part Mr. Fuhaid Radi Al-Khaldi, the

Fire division Superintendent, told Ad-Dorra

Newsletter that one of the main objectives of

the dry drill is to train KJO fire personnel on

how to handle fire emergencies within KJO

facilities, and that the training and practicing

play an effective role in protecting lives and

properties. Shayem Al-Harbi, Fire Stations

Supervisor, confirmed that his participation

in the drill enriches the capabilities of the

firemen and provide an indicator to assess

the positive and negative aspects of the

operations. Sami Mohammad Al-Tiaisan,

Fire Training Instructor, stated that his

assignment pertains to the coordination of

the time spent to accomplish the operation

beside assisting Instructor Ali Al-Ghamdi in

recording the remarks and comments on the

operation. Instructor Salih Khalaf Al-Enazy,

participated by supplying the fire site with

diesel using a special pump.

All participants in the operation expressed

their pleasure to see KJO executives

attending their training, discuss with them all

aspects of training and providing them with

valuable advice. The training drill was also

intended to familiarize ordinary employees

on how to perform in the proper and safe

manner, during fire emergencies within KJO

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Under the supervision of the Policies Organization Department (POD) and

in cooperation with the Employee Relations Department (ERD), Khafji Joint Operations organized the Annual Round-Table Meeting on May 10th – 11th, 2011, at the Regency Hotel, Kuwait, with the objective to study the remunerations, wages and benefits

of employees applicable by several companies working in the fields of Oil, Chemicals, Communications, Electricity and Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by 44 executives representing 18 companies working in various fields in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Chevron,

Saudi Telcom and other companies.The meeting discussed the payrolls, allowances and the other benefits provided by the participating companies for the purpose of comparing them with international standards and ensuring competitiveness in this regard. At the end of the meeting, the attendees

adopted several recommendations for the purpose of developing the performance and regulations of the participating companies, including making regular checks and follow ups for the annual surveys related to payrolls, allowances and salaries, as well as emphasizing the role of the immaterial gains

in motivating the employees n

The Joint Tender Committee (JTC) held its 13th bi-annual meeting in Istanbul,

Turkey during the period 12-13 April 2011. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources was represented in the meeting by: Mohammad Shaihan Al-Zahrani, General Manager of the Ministry’s Branch in the Divided Zone, Al-Khafji, Engineer Ahmed Mohammad Shaikho, Director, Petroleum Emergencies Administration and Financial comptrollers Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Firaih and Abdulrahman

Salih Al-Khizaim. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Petroleum was represented by Miteb Mohammad Al-Ajmi, Director of Oil Affairs in the Divided Zone, Abdulaziz Eid Al-Shammary, Contracts and Tenders Affairs Controller and Ali Hatim Al-Sayegh, Auditing controller. Aramco Gulf Operation was represented by Engineer Abdulrauf Al-Arakia, EDB, Engineer Sulaiman Al-Rasheedi, MPG and Yusuf Al-Shihri, Accountant. Engineer Marzooq BuIrki,

Manager of the Joint Operating Group and Yaqoob Al-Asad, Director of Administrative Affairs attended on behalf of Kuwait Gulf Oil Company.KJO delegation to the meeting included Engineer Mutlaq Al-Khodair, MCT, Mobarak Khalaf Al-Sa’eedi, A/MMT, Sami Al-Yahya, A/Supervisor of Registration and planning, Abdulwahab Al-Rikhayis, procurement Superintendent, Khalid Al-Otaibi, Contracts Planner, Mishal Al-Ajmi, Contracts Controller

and Fahad Al-Fadly, Budget Planner. The meeting discussed, in details, all the issues pertaining to Contracts and Materials departments for the period from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. The Contracts department issues discussed covered the tenders issued and awarded, signed contracts, change and amendment agreements in respect of some contracts and projects signed during the period 1/1/2011 up to 30/6/2011, together with other remarks regarding some contracts and contractors. As for the Materials department, the discussion covered a summary for all procurement activities, details of received and purchased materials, tenders and their types. Other issues discussed included details of issued capital and operational materials, inventory details, analysis of inventory trends for the coming five years and the summary of the tenders documents. Afterward, the JTC discussed all other issues and indicated its recommendation in a comprehensive and detailed manner. By the end of the meeting, all participants expressed their appreciation and thankfulness for the sound preparations and organization of the meeting by KJO n

The Joint Tender Committee Holds Its 13th Bi-Annual Meeting In Istanbul

The Participants in a Group Picture

A Group picture for JTC members after the meeting

Al-Khatib, Al-Rishood and Schumberger delegation in a group picture

On Tuesday April 19, 2011, Engineer Mohammad Al-Khatib, EDO received a delegation from Schlumberger during their friendly visit to Al-Khafji area,

in the presence of Engineer Hussain Al-Rishood, MEX. The visiting team with the membership of Catherine Mac-Gregory, President of one of Schlumberger companies, Ayman Al-Khabaz, Schlumberger Service Manager in Al-Khafji and Hani Banna, Schlumberger Vice-President.By the end of the meeting Engineer Al-Khatib, indicated that such visit will strengthen the relationship between KJO and Schlumberger, before emphasizing that the Joint Operating Committee encourages the arrangement of such visits. He further stated that the meeting discussed the current situation and the future operations of KJO. Engineer Al-Khatib also told that KJO expects Schlumberger to participate in transferring the latest technologies in the industry to KJO, in order to enhance productivity and contribute to the

overall development of the oil industry in the Gulf region n

KJO Receives Schlumberger Delegation

KJO Organizes The Annual Round-Table Meeting At Kuwait

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Al Janadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival 26th Edition (2011):

Linking the Nation’s Past, Present and FutureAl Janadriyyah

Heritage and Cultural Festival in Saudi Arabia is a yearly event and is also considered as one of the most famous cultural events in the country. The festival gives an insight into the rich history and past of the region and is celebrated and organized by the National Guard. The festival, in its 26th edition, kicks starts with a camel race and goes on to the performances of the folklore troupes, and recitations by famous literary figures. The festival draws more than one million visitors every year. You can participate in the poetry competition or witness the Ardha (the famous Saudi sword dance) and other national dances. Lend an ear to the music of the land as you shall have the gracious company of musicians from around Saudi Arabia bringing forth traditional songs and music.Festival which has become a major tourist magnet in the region, was opened on Wednesday April 13, 2011, under the auspices of HM King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud who patronized the opening ceremony by the 37th camel race. Following the race, His Majesty together with the King of Bahrain presented the winners with their awards before honoring Dr. Abdulwahab bin Ibrahim bin Mohammad Abu Sulieman who has been selected as the cultural personality of the year and awarded King Abdulaziz medal of the second class.

Intellectual Personality of the YearIt is a regular event of Al Janadriyyah Festival to select the intellectual personality of the year, in recognition for the cultural and educational contribution of the nominee. This year Dr. Abdulwahab bin Ibrahim bin Mohammed AbuSulaim, member

of the Senior Bureau of Senior Scholars (Shariaa scholars), Lecturer of Jurisprudence and Islamic studies in Um Al-Qura University, has been selected as Al-Janadriyyah 26th edition intellectual personality. Dr. Abdulwahab is the author of many books, which marks his considerable contribution to the scientific and cultural life in KSA.

The West and Islam phobia This year Festival was distinguished for its numerous and colorful cultural events and activities, marked by the invitation of more than 200 thinkers and intellectuals from different counties, to participate in the different cultural dialogs and forums. HH Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz Al-Tuwaijri, Assistant Deputy Chief of the National Guard and Deputy Chairman of the Festival High Committee, emphasized that the Festival will continue its mission in correlating the past heritage of the nation with its present and future prospects through the positive interaction with its contemporary Islamic and cultural concerns. The major cultural issue of “West and Islam Phobia” was discussed in many specialized lectures and forums, addressed by many thinkers and scholars, prominent among them was Germany ex-Chancellor Gerhard Chruder.

Japan .. The Distinguished Festival Guest of HonorDespite Japan’s natural disaster, yet it was keen enough to take part and convey its message through Al Janadriyyah Festival. As stated by the Special Envoy of the Japanese Prime Minister, they were very keen to participate in Al-Janadriyyah Festival to reflect the real Japanese cultural life as manifested in

its industry, progress and systems. The Japanese pavilion was unique in its setting, where the display reflects the partnership with KSA through ages, the traditional heritage of Japan, the modern life of the country and the sophisticated products that included the vehicle of the future at Toyota wing.

All Kingdom Regions in One place Many symbolic villages,

dwellings, cuisines and folklore handicrafts, representing all regions of the country were displayed, where you can stroll between the different ancient dwellings of Makkah Al-Mukaramah, the Eastern Provinces villages, North and South regions of KSA. Colorful cuisines from all over the Kingdom were served in their original delicious forms, together with the folklore handicrafts; attracting thousands of visitors with their children to joyfully discover the life of their ancestors.

KJO PavilionBased on its understanding of the importance of the Festival and the participation of the national private sector in such national grand event, KJO took its part by a distinguished pavilion, reflecting its history, operations, developments and contribution to its local community. PGD representatives cheerfully welcomed their visitors to brief them on the history of oil and gas in the region, the partnership between the two sister companies, (AGOC & KGOC)Company activities and achievements, including offshore and onshore facilities gathering stations, gas plant, office park ..etc. souvenir gifts, signifying the safe return of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques were presented to visitors, out of which a considerable number subscribed in the magazine of “Al-Muthaqaf Al-Arabi”n

The Pavilion of Makkah Al-Mukarramah

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CTD has launched a study on “Contracts Management” as part of a strategic

project striving to enhance the contracting process, organization, skills and utilization. The project involves three phases including studying of the current process, evaluating the demand suitable for the proposed system and the full implementation of the recommended solutions.The objectives of the proposed project fits within the KJO vision of becoming a distinguished example in the oil and gas

industry within the Gulf region and in line with guidelines of the Joint Operating Committee. The intended enhancement shall not be confined to CTD only, but will extend to the internal and external users of the contracting services. With objective of implementing the best practice, CTD has prepared a detailed scope of work with the assistance of renowned consultants in the field of contracting management. In addition to that CTD conducted a market research to review and understand the latest trends

in contracting operations and contracting process automation. In line with the above trends, CTD signed a consulting services contract with Brian Net, a German consulting firm, renowned for leading companies in successfully establishing contracting solutions. Mr. Sfeen Lindin, Partner and Administrative Manager, Brian Net, confirmed his absolute support for the successful implementation of the project. He also confirmed that Brian Net shall assign its best consultants and available resources

for the implementation of the project.On his part Engineer AbdulRauf Al-Arakia, EDB and Mr. Mutalq Al-Khodair, MCT urged all employees to get the maximum benefit from the study and extend their utmost support for the successful implementation of the project.It is worth mentioning that the contract was signed on April 17, 2011 by Engineer AbdulRauf Al-Arakia on behalf of KJO and Brian Net represented by Mr. Sfeen Lindin,

Partner and administrative manager n

EDO Holds a Meeting with EDD Team

Al-Khatib Meeting EDD Team

To Review Work Progress In Q1, 2011

KJO Signs A Consulting Contract For Enhancement of Contracting Process

TDD Holds a Course on “Tempered Radicals”

A group picture of the two sides Al-Arakia signing the consulting contract

The Participants During the Course

On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011, the Training and Development Department held a course under the title of “Tempered Radicals”

for a number of senior employees in Khafji Joint Operations (KJO). Delivered by Mohammad Abu Laban, the course included a discussion for the book of Dr. Debra Meyerson “Tempered Radicals” and focused on two questions: How diversity can enhance an organization’s effectiveness and outreach? What are the perspectives that create subtle but powerful improvements in corporate culture?The course discussed some features of the “Tempered radicals”. They are the people who want to succeed in their organizations, yet also live by values or identities that might be at odds with their organization’s primary culture. Many people don’t fit neatly into an established structure, yet can be subtle agents for change in ways that ultimately benefit the corporation and make it more able to deal with today’s diverse world. Rather than feeling trapped into either assimilating or having to leave, such individuals can be encouraged and treated as valued resources. The course illustrated a spectrum of innovative and inspiring ways individuals can “rock the boat” without falling out, thereby steering a course for powerful, positive change n

On April 26th, 2011, EDO Engineer Mohammed Al-Khatib, met a team

from the Exploration and Development Department (EDD) at his office to review the progress of work and the achievements attained in the first quarter of 2011. The meeting discussed several technical, administrative and financial issues and highlighted the achievements which were realized according to the plans and programs set for the first quarter of 2011. The meeting focused on the drilling operations, workover, plans, projects and the budgets suggested to execute them, as well as several tenders and contracts completed recently. The meeting discussed also the progress of the hiring process and the training of the employees on all levels. At the end of the meeting, new suggestions and recommendations were prepared to ensure achieving the sought objectives n

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Columns

The work ethic is a cultural norm that advocates being

personally accountable and responsible for the work

that one does and is based on a belief that work has

intrinsic value. The term is often applied to characteristics

of people, both at work and at play. In sports, for example,

work ethic is frequently mentioned as a characteristic of

good players. Regardless of the context, work ethic is

usually associated with people who work hard and do a

good job.

Steps Towards Better Work EthicsAttendance - Attendance and punctuality often have a

large impact on individual and team success. Tardiness or

absenteeism can also profoundly impact job performance

and retention.

Character - An employer expects employees to work

together toward achieving the objectives of the company.

The wise employee who is interested in having a good

relationship with an employer will try to help the employer

achieve success. Thus employer expects employees

to develop certain desirable traits that will help them to

perform their jobs well so that the company can succeed.

Teamwork - It is vital that employees work as a team.

It is important not only to their personal success and

advancement, but also to that of their co-workers and to

the company. Sometimes working as a team takes place in

a classroom setting. Teamwork doesn’t necessarily mean

helping your classmate. Teamwork in the classroom might

be working quietly as not to disturb your classmates.

Teamwork involves respecting the rights of others, being a

team worker, being cooperative, being assertive, seeking

opportunities for continuous learning, demonstrating

mannerly behavior and respecting confidentiality.

Appearance - A person makes their first impression of

someone in three seconds. If you appear unkempt and

wrinkled, someone is going to think that you do sloppy

work. If you dress as a professional, your first impression

will be excellent.

Attitude - It is very important to demonstrate a positive

attitude, appear self-confident, and have realistic

expectations for self. Developing and maintaining a

positive attitude involves setting realistic expectations for

ourselves at school and at work. These goals should be

challenging, but obtainable.

Productivity - In order to be a productive student and

employee, a person must follow safety procedures,

conserve materials, keep the work area neat and clean

and follow directions properly.

Organizational skills - Employers consider effective

time management and organizational skills as good work

habits. To begin managing wisely the time you spend

at work, to prepare for assignments at home, and to

manage your life at home and work simultaneously, you

need to know and to put into practice some good time

management techniques.

Communication - Is how we interact with each other.

Communication whether it is verbal or nonverbal must be

clear, to the point, empathetic, and one must keep in mind

that we must always treat others as we would like others

to treat us.

Cooperation - involves developing good working

relationships, following the chain of command, good at

conflict management, and being a good problem solver.

Respect – it cannot be emphasized enough that every

working relationship from the top to the bottom of the

chain of command is based on respect. Respect your

subordinates as you do your superiors n

The weather is warming up and the spring is here:

Before you know it will be holiday time, a time when

we all want to look our best. Try these four steps to spring-

clean your eating habits to look your best for the holiday

season.

Step 1: Spring-clean your fridge and store cupboardThe first step is to get rid of all junk food and fill the fridge

with healthy real food. Don’t keep temptation in the fridge.

It’s time to say goodbye to cakes, fizzy drinks, cookies,

chips, deserts and other highly processed foods. Then

say hello to fresh fruits and salad vegetables low-fat or

dairy or soy products, and whole grain cereals or and

whole grain brown bread.

Don’t over buy or supersize. In this era of buy one get

one free it is so easy to buy more food than you need for

the week. How often do you nip to the supermarket to buy

one item, only to come out with ten? Make a list and shop

once a week. Women often control the food in the house

so it is up to the women to make sure there is not too much

of the wrong kind of food in the house making everyone

tempted to over-eat.

Step 2: Make water your main drink of the dayWater is still the drink your body wants for hydration

that has never changed since the beginning of time. If

you’re a habitual juice drinker, depending on the size of

your glass, you can easily consume 100 to 200 kcal in

a few glasses of juice. Get into the habit of eating your

fruit instead of drinking it. Dr. Joanne Lunn of the British

Nutrition Foundation said: “Juices have their place. They

provide a good shot of vitamin C but we have to watch

them because they can be quite high in sugar.” Many

people drink more than one juice drink per day, as we are

lead to believe it is the healthier option but with the rise

in diabetes causing concern it is better to eat whole fruit

and make water your main drink. It is very unlikely that

the consumption of fruit juices alone increases the risk of

developing diabetes: There are a number of factors, such

as being overweight.

Step 3: Spring clean your snacking habitsChanging just one unhealthy habit can have a huge

impact on your health and weight and self esteem. Swap

the chocolate for a juicy grape, or strawberry or cherry;

finish your meal with a small piece of cheese instead of a

chocolate. Respond to a difficult day by walking along the

beach and watching the sun go down rather than sitting

in front of the television with a box of chocolates. It will

make you feel so much better. If you have had a negative

day and you feel uptight and feel like hitting the biscuit tin

to comfort yourself, do something positive: Go for a walk,

or stop at the gym, or swim and you will be amazed with

how much better you’ll feel. This is a great way of lifting

your spirits.

Step 4: Get movingThis will come as no surprise: If you want to be healthy an

exercise program is a must.

As a general guideline, aim to get 30 minutes of exercise

every day or most days of the week. A walk after dinner,

10 minutes on the exercise cycle or use the stairs at work.

Start the day with exercise n

Work Ethics

Spring-Clean Your Eating Habits

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I’ve been in academic business for over 30 years,

and I’ve come to realize the difference in success, or failure, is not how you look, not how you dress and not even how you’re educated. It’s how you think. I can’t overstate the importance of being able to maintain a positive attitude but I’m the first one to admit...it’s not easy.Most of us want to be positive. It’s advantageous to possess a sunny outlook. Doors open to optimists. They make friends, earn respect, produce loyal clients, and others enjoy and want to be like them. The question is how can we do that consistently? That’s what Attitude is Everything is all about! It’s filled with great stories, great quotes and many moments that will turn the switch from “off” to “on.” Not only will you love it, anyone you give it to will love it too! It’s a perfect gift for any occasion for friends, family and employees. Change your attitude and you automatically change: your perspective, the way you interpret things, the decisions you make, the actions you take and the results you get. Changing your attitude can get you there more quickly, but it can also get you there in style, enjoying the ride more fully. This Shortcut is for everyone, because even if you have a great attitude already, it could always be better. It doesn’t matter if you have a little goal or a massive dream, a small annoyance or a huge problem, shifting your attitude will help, and it might just radically transform your situation.Change your attitude and you automatically change: your perspective, the way you interpret things, the decisions you make, the actions you take and the results you get. Changing your attitude can get you there more quickly, but it can also get you there in style, enjoying the ride more fully. This Shortcut is for everyone, because even if you have a great attitude already, it could always be better. It doesn’t matter if you have a little goal or a massive dream, a small annoyance or a huge problem, shifting your attitude will help, and it might just radically transform your situation.People tend to think of an attitude as being simply positive or negative. However, there are infinite possibilities such as: warm, friendly, confident, determined, unstoppable, silly, playful, easy-going, outrageous, peaceful, open-minded, compassionate, optimistic, and all of their negative counterparts. You can ultimately become very creative and experiment with different attitudes for different situations, which will lead you to being more powerful and effective. Here’s the problem. We often think it’s hard or impossible to change our attitudes, so we don’t try. The truth is that it’s easy to change your attitude, if you know how. Another big problem is that we tend to think our attitude is born of the situation. We think our attitude is the right attitude for the way things are. Therefore, our attitude goes unexamined and unquestioned. Almost everybody is guilty of this, however, our attitude is completely optional and flexible. It is possible to have any attitude in any situation, and there are no ultimate “right” attitudes for particular situations. We also tend to think of our attitudes as part of our identities. We think, “It’s just the way I am.” We tend to think of our personalities as static things. In fact, when faced with a new challenge or situation, we make split second decisions about how to respond, and what attitude to adopt, based on our idea of “who we think we are”. In this way, we perpetually re-create our attitudes, whether they be negative and disempowering or positive and self-empowering. While our personalities, and the attitudes that go with them, may appear to be somewhat static, they only appear that way because we keep making the same choices (often unconsciously) over and over again, moment to moment. The truth is that you can change “who you’re being”, and you can change your attitude, at any moment.

How To Shift Your Attitude: (Intention): Decide what attitude you want to have, then set your intention to adopt that attitude. Frequently, this is all that is necessary to shift your attitude dramatically. (Break Your Pattern): If you catch yourself with a bad attitude, it can be useful to do something radical and surprising to break your pattern: jump up and down, dance in a circle, poor ice water over your head, sing at the top

of your lungs, whistle a silly tune, put on some great music, or whatever to break your pattern. Then create a fresh attitude. (Role Models): Find people who are getting the kinds of results you would like to be getting. Watch them carefully to see what kind of attitude they have and how they express that attitude. Copy them.(Surround Yourself With Positive People): Attitudes are contagious. Who you surround yourself with and spend time with is probably influencing your attitudes way more than you are consciously aware. Enough said. (Ask Better Questions): We are constantly asking ourselves questions. Most of the time this is not a very conscious process. For example, something bad happens and we ask ourselves, “Why me?” Our minds start to find answers to that question, effectively building a case for why bad things happen to us, leading to a bad attitude, leading to more bad things happening. Make a list of the most empowering questions you can think of, and ask those instead. The possibilities are infinite. Here are a few to get you started: * How can I turn this problem into an opportunity?, * What would I do if I was already very successful?, * Who do I need to be to achieve my dream?, * What would my future (successful) do?Fake It Till You Make It: If adopting a new attitude feels difficult or awkward, just fake it till you make it. It really works. Act as if you have that attitude. Walk like someone with that attitude. Talk like they would talk. Breathe like they would breathe. Make the decisions they would make, etc.Expose Yourself To Empowering Messages: Feeding your mind positive messages on a regular basis can really impact your attitude. You can read books, listen to recordings, go to seminars, etc.Meditation: One of the things meditation is great for is supporting you to slow down and notice that your personality is not so static. Your personality, and the attitudes that accompany it, are something that you generate from moment to moment. This is an empowering realization.Play With Perspectives: If you have a problem or a goal that you’re not making enough progress on, it can be useful to play with perspectives. This loosens up your attitude, and helps you discover new possible attitudes. Get creative and try looking at your situation from several different perspectives. For example, you can ask yourself:Give Up Reasons and Excuses: This is a big one. We tend to stubbornly hold on to our attitudes. They become habits. We learn to justify them. We have reasons and excuses for them. You can choose to give up all of your reasons and excuses. Just give them up. Would you rather have your reasons and excuses, or would you rather get results?Reminders: Write the attitude you want to adopt on a post-it note and put it somewhere so that you’ll see it regularly. Ask a friend to remind you. Set an alarm that goes off every hour, etc. You get the idea.Change Your Belief: If the above techniques don’t work, you probably have an underlying negative belief that needs changing. For example, imagine a woman who believes all men are lying cheats. She would have a very hard time trying to create a positive attitude about dating. The above techniques will work to change most negative beliefs, but sometimes changing a stubborn belief requires stronger measures. However, that is the topic of a future article n

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1. Check tire pressures and adjust at least once a month. Underinflation has immediate effects on vehicle handling (as well as fuel consumption), but its potential impact on overall safety and tire life are even greater. That’s why it is imperative to check and adjust tire pressure at least once a month and before every long trip (over 250 miles). 2. Inspect tires regularly for abnormal wear or damage. To ensure maximum tire life and safety, give your tires a visual inspection at least once a month and before long trips. 3. Rotate tires every 6,000 miles or according to owner’s manual. Tire rotation is essential to achieve even tread wear and maximum tread life. On front-wheel-drive cars, for example, most of the braking, steering and driving forces are carried by the front tires, which inevitably wear much faster. 4. Maintain tires in proper balance. Out-of-balance tires can not only

cause uneven tread wear and an uncomfortable ride but also excessive wear on the suspension and other components. 5. Maintain steering and suspension in proper alignment. Misalignment of the steering and suspension, either front or rear, can not only adversely affect the steering feel and stability of a vehicle, but also cause rapid and uneven tire wear. If not corrected, this misalignment can ruin a tire in a short time and distance. 6. Never overload a tire. Overloading is the second leading cause of tire failure, next to underinflation. 7. Avoid overheating tires. High speeds, high loads, underinflation, coarse pavement or concrete, and aggressive driving, including high cornering loads and hard braking, all contribute to high tire temperatures. 8. Replace tires when required. Tires should be replaced if: Any portion of the tread is worn to the “wear indicator bars”—lateral

bars molded into the tire grooves at about 20 percent of their new tread depth. Tread wear is severely uneven. The tire sidewalls are severely cracked. There is any indication of tread separation from the tire carcass. The tire has been punctured and cannot be satisfactorily repaired9. Install tires in matched pairs or complete sets. Installing different tires on the left and right sides can significantly upset the handling balance of a vehicle—not to mention its ABS operation. 10. Select the right tires for your vehicle and driving environment. Recent improvements in “all-season” tires have substantially advanced the concept of one-tire-for-all-needs. On the other hand, more specialized tires than ever are now available for high performance, rain, snow, ice, off-road and touring. Some are even uni-directional, “run-flat” and even “green” n

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