Friday, October 23, 2015

The Power Of The Unconscious: Do Subliminals Work? (part 2 of 2)


Some researchers even contend that several psychological studies on subliminal influence and  suggestions may be inadequate or flawed due to certain limitations brought about by inevitable internal and external factors.  Researchers don’t really approve of studies or experiments which only make use of a short period of time; they give subliminal influence or suggestions to subjects and then go on with the experiment immediately after. 

What researchers would like to happen is that the subjects be given more time to absorb the subliminal messages and suggestions and maybe come back after several weeks or months. 

Proponents of the power of subliminal influence and suggestions have repeatedly stated that the effect of the subliminals may require some time before it can generate specific, desired behaviours or changes.

Why Use Subliminals If It’s Possible That They Don’t Work?

As of now, there has been no certain research that can prove the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of subliminal messages and suggestions.  We are only left with puzzle pieces that would somehow and eventually lead us to a conclusion on the future whether subliminals work or not. 

Although we know that there are some things that can actually circumvent the conscious mind of human beings and go directly to the unconscious, we still have no hard proof that they really go to the unconscious and bring forth certain effects and changes to the behaviours of humans. 

It is quite hard to measure the unconscious mind, since from its name itself, it is unconscious.  It is quite difficult for humans to blurt out what is going on in their unconscious mind, right?

We are left with the question “do subliminals work?” but perhaps in the future, we will get some real and concrete answers to our question.

The Power Of The Unconscious: Do Subliminals Work? (part 1 of 2)


Subliminal messages are said to be messages or signals that surpass the conscious mind and directly goes to the unconscious mind of human beings.  What makes some people doubt the effectiveness of subliminals is that they don’t really “feel” or “experience” the detection and interpretation of the subliminals.

But what can they expect from messages that are meant to target the unconscious, right?  Do subliminals work?  What are the proofs that they do or they don’t?

Several debates and controversies have risen in lieu of the power of subliminals messages.  Some would say that they were just duped by subliminal messages and nothing really happened to them when they listened to the subliminals.  Some would even go to the extent of saying that subliminals are one of the greatest rip-offs of all time. 

On the other hand, a number of people also claim that subliminals have played a big part in their success in life and that they wouldn’t mind receiving future subliminal “treatments” for further success and increased optimum performance.

Subliminal Suggestions: More Powerful Than Ordinary Suggestions?

Subliminal messages expand their latent power/influence from the belief that they may be able to get round the crucial functions of the conscious psyche.  It has also been repeatedly discussed and argued that subliminal suggestions are generally more influential than common suggestions.

This road to persuasion or influence would be similar to hypnosis or auto-suggestion wherein the subject is suggested or somehow encouraged to be calm and relaxed so that suggestions can be aimed to deeper parts of the human mind.  Some observers have proposed that the unconscious mind is unable of critical rejection of subliminal or hypnotic suggestions. Numerous studies and research findings do not maintain the conclusion that subliminal messages are markedly influential.


Monday, October 19, 2015

The Steam Cleaner That You Should Have In Your Home (part 2 of 2)


Checking the weight of the steam cleaner before and after water is filled in is also very important, especially if you have a two or three-story house. You will need to carry the steam cleaner and you have to look for one that is not too heavy for you to carry upstairs. Always keep in mind that the steam cleaner shouldn’t present any problems for you to carry it once it is filled with water.

 Another feature that you should look for is the temperature of the steam that is thrown out as well as the amount of pressure. The rule of thumb is that the steam temperature shouldn’t go below 240 degrees Fahrenheit and the pressure shouldn’t drop below 50psi. By having these figures, you will be able to have a very efficient cleaning machine.

You also need to choose a steam cleaner that comes with different cleaning packages. Try to get one that has additional cleaning accessories, such as cleaning towels and brushes. You should also remember that asking for the warranty is very important. Also, try asking the distributor if they are able to service the machine in case anything goes wrong with it.

These are some of the things that you should keep in mind when you are in the market for buying a steam cleaner. As you can see, buying a steam cleaner for your home needs you to do a little research about the steam cleaner you have to get. Even if the best steam cleaner provides the best possible performance in cleaning, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be able to provide you with what you need.

Always go for steam cleaners that has the features that you need. Always keep in mind that expensive is not really the best way to go.

The Steam Cleaner That You Should Have In Your Home (part 1 of 2)


The steam cleaner is indeed one of the best devices that you can use to clean your home, especially the floors and carpets. It offers thorough cleaning, and it is also offers safety. If you decide to buy a new steam cleaner, you may want to know what to look for in one in order for you to get the right one for your home.

You need to remember that the most expensive steam cleaners aren’t really the best one for you. Unless you will be using the steam cleaner to clean a huge house, you will want to have one that has the features you need in order for you to efficiently clean your home.

So, here are the things that you need to remember when it comes to purchasing a steam cleaner.

The first thing that you need to remember is that you will be moving around your house when you are cleaning with the steam cleaner. So, you have to get a steam cleaner that is easy to move around. Try to get one that has wheels at the bottom. It will be easier for you to move around your house as you clean it and you will not have a hard time moving from one room to another. Also, try to check the length of the power cord. Get a steam cleaner that has a long power cord in order for you to avoid plugging and unplugging it frequently as you move around the house to clean.


Sunday, October 18, 2015

Social Networking Sites as the Cyberfriends Central Station (part 2 of 2)


People who are engaged in social networking through the internet have varied communities of hobby enthusiasts, social groups, colleagues, practitioners of the same field, colleges and schools and even communities and cities. On the internet there are social networking sites that only allow access to people who share the same interest, there are also free for all sites that allow access to people who have diverse backgrounds and interests. In general, social networking sites are like hubs where people hang out to meet other people.

Some social networking sites also include people searches based on schools, countries, religion, preference and interests. In today’s society social networking sites allow people to maintain communication with friends and family members that are far away from each or have little time to go out and meet people.

An advantage of joining a social networking group is the ability to tell people about your status and progression. Sites like these also allow people to express their thoughts on certain topics and issues that they encounter on a daily basis. Social networking sites also allow people to showcase other talents that they have like groups interested in photography. Others also use social networking sites to gain access to people who could ultimately help them out in the future. It’s also a place where you have freedom to express your opinions on people, events and other topics that you have special interest in without having any fear of people judging you.

There are dozens of social networking sites for you to choose from on the Internet that cater to different kinds of people’ interests like MySpace, Orkut, Tagged, Multiply, Friendster, Yahoo space, MSN Space etc.

Social Networking Sites as the Cyberfriends Central Station (part 1 of 2)


When was the last time you heard from your high school buddies? Are you one of those people who either hate or love high school reunions? Do you want to know what’s going on with your elementary school friends? What ever happened to the guy in high school that was voted most likely to succeed? Do you want to reconnect with old friends that you haven’t seen in years? Are these the questions that pop in your head when you look at your old yearbook? Or you just want to meet new people and have a little more spunk in your boring life? If your answer is yes to all of the questions then social networking websites are for you.

But what is social networking and aren’t you too old for this? To understand the concept of social networking we first have to know the fundamentals of it. First of all, social networking is a way of rekindling ties lost due to the stress of time, career, location and communication (or the lack of it). In short it’s like a reunion party 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days in a year.

Social networks were originally meant to keep a certain group of people sharing the same interests together. It is achieved by members of a network introducing new people into the group, it can be done personally but nowadays online social networking is more popular. And because the internet is filled to the brim with social networking websites it didn’t take long before people started using sites like these for meeting new people, starting personal relationships and meeting business relationships as well.