10 Ways to Create a More Hopeful 2010 (and Most of Them are Free)

Play with a puppy (or kitten)" is just one of 10 ways to make your 2010 a more hopeful year. For the complete list of hopeful tips visit HopeIsInTheCards.org. (PRNewsFoto/Hope Is In The Cards) PHOENIX, AZ UNITED STATES

28 Dec 2009 13:00 Africa/Lagos

10 Ways to Create a More Hopeful 2010 (and Most of Them are Free)

PHOENIX, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- 2009 was not an easy year. Here are a few ideas to help make 2010 a better year for you, your friends and family, and perhaps even the world.


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1. Let Someone Know You Care

E-mails and text messages are no match for a heartfelt, handwritten message. Mail a REAL card or note to someone, right now. And if you don't know someone who needs a lift, then simply write the word HOPE on the back of anything you mail.


www.HopeIsInTheCards.org

2. Shop Local

Pick three local businesses. Spend $50 with these neighborhood enterprises instead of a national chain. You don't add anything to your budget, and you help keep small businesses going.


www.the350project.net

3. Read To A Child

You feel great, the child feels great, you promote learning and education and it's just plain fun to do.


www.readingfoundation.org

4. Play With A Puppy (or a kitten)

A visit to your local animal shelter or pet store is all it takes. If you know your zip code, go online and find a fuzzy friend nearby.


www.petfinder.com

5. Get Inspired

Loren Gelberg-Goff's internet radio show, Loving The Life You're In, serves up a weekly dose of positive, upbeat tips and conversations with some of the world's most interesting guests and experts.


www.worldtalkradio.com

6. Thank A Soldier

These people put their lives out there to serve our country. Let them know you'll be happy when they're home again.


www.amillionthanks.org

7. Give Something Back

Ditch TV for one hour and serve a meal at a shelter. Drive someone to an appointment. Paint over some graffiti. That hour will be treasured far longer than any sitcom.


www.unitedway.org

8. Turn Everything Off For 5 Minutes

TVs, stereos, iPods, computers, lights, clocks, the heat....everything. The quiet, the thoughtfulness, the lack of buzzing....it does wonders.


9. Go Outside


There is something inspiring outside -- even if it's just a weed in a crack on the sidewalk. Think about it -- with nothing but rain and sunshine and the ickiest bits of dust and dirt, that weed broke through concrete! If a little plant can do it, so can you.


10. Spin


In your office chair. In the elevator when no one else is in there. Outside. Nothing so easy can make you feel so 8 years old again. And when you were 8, anything was possible.


It still is.

Have a happy, hopeful New Year.

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Photos: Make Valentine's 2009 a Special Weekend by Rediscovering Your Partner with Free Erogenous Zone Maps Created Exclusively for Couples

MAKE VALENTINE'S 2009 A SPECIAL WEEKEND BY REDISCOVERING YOUR PARTNER WITH FREE EROGENOUS ZONE MAPS CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR COUPLES

DOWNLOAD A HIS AND HERS LOVE MAP FOR FREE AT WWW.PHILIPS.COM/INTIMATEMASSAGERS AND HAVE AN EXCITING WEEKEND LOVE-IN

London, UK · Friday 13/02/09 /PRNewswire/ — Philips Intimate Massagers has launched a complete set of his and hers Love Maps designed to help couples explore and discover multiple erogenous zones together. With this Valentine's weekend set to become a stay-at-home event for couples in the UK, the Love Maps designed for Philips Intimate Massagers give British couples an exciting body plan to take each other on an exciting sexual journey.

Many erogenous zones are neglected by time poor couples. Love Maps, created together with leading Sex and Relationship expert Paula Hall, give each partner a refresher in their partner's hot spots. His and hers Love Maps are available for free download at www.philips.com/intimatemassagers so they can be added into the sexy bedroom moments couples have planned for Valentine's and beyond.



Paula Hall says: "The good thing about sex is it's free, but often it's rushed. Men sometimes have trouble remembering that women have excitingly sensitive areas in many places all over their body and a large number of women don't often give their man top to toe attention."

Paula continues: "The Philips Love Maps can help couples make their time together over the Valentines weekend playful and deliciously sexy. To build an exciting air of anticipation couples could print off the maps and plan their weekend together. Partnered with chocolates, bath oils, flowers and even a special intimate gift, British couples will be able to have their sexiest Valentine's ever, whatever their budget."

Introducing different thrills allows couples to discover new ways to touch and communicate with each other. The Intimate Massagers range was created by Philips to bring couples a whole new level of sensuality and satisfaction to their sexual relationship. With their sculpted design, Intimate Massagers can be held comfortably in the palm of the hand allowing continual skin to skin contact. The multiple stimulation surfaces and soothing vibrations give an exciting sexy experience to foreplay.

Intimate Massagers are a Valentine's gift that keeps going all year round. Couples wanting to invest in a deeper sexual relationship will love the sensual feel, grown up design and playfulness an Intimate Massager brings to the bedroom. Coupled with a Love Map, this Valentine's will be the sexiest ever.

For more information and to download the exclusive erogenous zone his and her Love Maps simply visit www.philips.com/intimatemassagers.

Contact Information:
Philips Press Bureau
Nadiya Fyle or Brett Lowther
Tel. 020 7878 3260
philips.cl@mslpr.co.uk
Philips Consumer Lifestyle
Deneice Clark, Senior PR Manager
Tel: 01483 298 517
Deneice.Clark@philips.com
For More Information visit: www.philips.com/intimatemassagers

Quote Bank:
Sex and Relationship expert Paula Hall, "The good thing about sex is it's free, but often it's rushed. Men sometimes have trouble remembering that women have excitingly sensitive areas in many places all over their body and a large number of women don't often give their man top to toe attention."

Sex and Relationship expert Paula Hall, "The Philips Love Maps will help couples make their time together over the Valentines weekend playful and deliciously sexy. To build an exciting air of anticipation couples could print off the maps and plan their weekend together. Partnered with chocolates, bath oils, flowers and even a special intimate gift, British couples will be able to have their sexiest Valentine's ever, whatever their budget."

Costs and retailers
There are three different sets in the range: Dual Intimate Massagers, Warm Intimate Massager and Warm Intimate Massager with Candlelights. They are available from selected House of Fraser stores, Boots, Selfridges (Oxford St.) and Amazon.co.uk. Prices start at £79.99, with an extra 1/3 off price promotion until Valentine's Day.

Notes on the company
About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 121,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 26 billion in 2008, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.