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March 23, 2005

BOOM Brain Cooler

Admit it... you tend to browse the web at the office when you're supposed to be at work. That's OK, cause sometimes you just got to relieve a 'lil stress. Use this little puzzle to 'cool your brains' a bit. Then... get back and finish all that stuff you're getting paid to do!

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March 20, 2005

Kadion gets her BOOM Blackberry!!!

Kadion was another one of our big winners at F3. Here she is receiving her Blackberry from Clive Forbes - Mobile Sales Manager at Cable & Wireless.

More winners to be announced soon...

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March 15, 2005

Wanna see some pics of F3???

It's hard to capture such a great time on a little screen like this... but you get the idea!

Click here to see the pics!!!

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March 14, 2005

Craig gets the TISSOT TOUCH!!!

Although everyone was a winner at F3, some of our guests were especially fortunate to have won one of our great prizes. Craig is seen here collecting his Tissot Touch courtesy of Swiss Stores Jamaica.

Just because F3 is over, it doesn't mean that the party is over! Craig will join some of our other winners on Tuesday afternoon to draw the ticket stubs for the winners of another quality Tissot watch, as well as a mind-blowing Thomas Sabo bracelet.

If you were there... you can still win big! Check back on this site and see if you are one of the winners. As long as you registered your name... you still have a chance!

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March 13, 2005

THANK YOU FROM BOOM!

The members of BOOM would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who made F3 a fantastic success. It was a absolute pleasure to work with our main partners Scotiabank, Appleton V/X, Swiss Stores, Mercedes and Rib Cage, as well as Fiesta Car Rentals, Lithographic, Heavenly Concepts, Electrotech, Kingston Ice and Blackberry. We have so many great suppliers, that organising this party was a real pleasure. And to all our friends who got involved... bless up! (especially you Jeanelle)

What would F3 have been without our Celebrity Chefs? The "sweet hands" of Courtney Walsh, George Phillip, Ian Wong, Peter Bunting and Magnus Johanssen added just the right amount of spice to this session. Our executive chef Romeo handled the main meal like a champion and amazed all of us with his culinary skills.

But the night was more than food... it was a fete! Oscar B had the crowd moving on the dance floor accompanied by the good sounds of Arif Cooper. That man know how to make d' party nice!

A party, however, is nothing without our guests, so a BOOMING THANK YOU goes out to all our 'peeps', and to our committee members for organising to get you there. We hope that you enjoyed yourselves thoroughly, and invite you to check back on this site on Tuesday 15th to see some pics, and to see if you won any of our GREAT PRIZES!

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March 07, 2005

Do you have your ticket yet for F3: FOOD FUN FIESTA?

Guests at this event will experience the thrill of fantastic food, golfing fun and a full blow-out party at the CABLE & WIRELESS GOLF ACADEMY. This is the only place to be on March 12th. Click here for more details or call 924.BOOM to learn more!

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March 06, 2005

Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words

Has it ever occurred to you how much you are saying to people even when you are not speaking? Unless you are a master of disguise, you are constantly sending messages about your true thoughts and feelings whether you are using words or not.

Studies show that your words account for only 7% of the messages you convey. The remaining 93% is non-verbal. 55% of communication is based on what people see and the other 38% is transmitted through tone of voice. So think about it. In the business setting, people can see what you are not saying. If your body language doesn't match your words, you are wasting your time.

Eye contact is the most obvious way you communicate. When you are looking at the other person, you show interest. When you fail to make eye contact, you give the impression that the other person is of no importance. Maintain eye contact about 60% of the time in order to look interested, but not aggressive.

Facial expression is another form of non-verbal communication. A smile sends a positive message and is appropriate in all but a life and death situation. Smiling adds warmth and an aura of confidence. Others will be more receptive if you remember to check your expression.

Your mouth gives clues, too, and not just when you are speaking. Mouth movements, such as pursing your lips or twisting them to one side, can indicate that you are thinking about what you are hearing or that you are holding something back.

The position of your head speaks to people. Keeping your head straight, which is not the same as keeping your head on straight, will make you appear self-assured and authoritative. People will take you seriously. Tilt your head to one side if you want to come across as friendly and open.

How receptive you are is suggested by where you place your arms. Arms crossed or folded over your chest say that you have shut other people out and have no interest in them or what they are saying. This position can also say, "I don't agree with you." You might just be cold, but unless you shiver at the same time, the person in front of you may get the wrong message.

How you use your arms can help or hurt your image as well. Waving them about may show enthusiasm to some, but others see this gesture as one of uncertainty and immaturity. The best place for your arms is by your side. You will look confident and relaxed. If this is hard for you, do what you always do when you want to get better at something - practice. After a while, it will feel natural.

The angle of your body gives an indication to others about what's going through your head. Leaning in says, "Tell me more." Leaning away signals you've heard enough. Adding a nod of your head is another way to affirm that you are listening.

Posture is just as important as your grandmother always said it was. Sit or stand erect if you want to be seen as alert and enthusiastic. When you slump in your chair or lean on the wall, you look tired. No one wants to do business with someone who has no energy.

Control your hands by paying attention to where they are. In the business world, particularly when you deal with people from other cultures, your hands need to be seen. That would mean you should keep them out of your pockets and you should resist the urge to put them under the table or behind your back. Having your hands anywhere above the neck, fidgeting with your hair or rubbing your face, is unprofessional.

Legs talk, too. A lot of movement indicates nervousness. How and where you cross them tells others how you feel. The preferred positions for the polished professional are feet flat on the floor or legs crossed at the ankles. The least professional and most offensive position is resting one leg or ankle on top of your other knee. Some people call this the "Figure Four." It can make you look arrogant.

The distance you keep from others is crucial if you want to establish good rapport. Standing too close or "in someone's face" will mark you as pushy. Positioning yourself too far away will make you seem standoffish. Neither is what you want so find the happy medium. Most importantly, do what makes the other person feel comfortable. If the person with whom you are speaking keeps backing away from you, stop. Either that person needs space or you need a breath mint.

You may not be aware of what you are saying with your body, but others will get the message. Make sure it's the one you want to send.

Lydia Ramsey is a business etiquette expert, professional speaker, corporate trainer and author of MANNERS THAT SELL - ADDING THE POLISH THAT BUILDS PROFITS. She has been quoted or featured in The New York Times, Investors' Business Daily, Entrepreneur, Inc., Real Simple and Woman's Day. For more information about her programs, products and services, e-mail her at lydia@mannersthatsell.com or visit her web site http://www.mannersthatsell.com

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March 05, 2005

Jamaica Nice!!!

A couple of guys from BOOM were hanging out at Lime Cay this weekend and were discussing all the things that 'sweet' about Jamaica. For all our readers who aren't here, we felt we should post up some pics to remind you of home. If you've never been here... we wanted to give you a 'lil taste:

A busy day at Lime Cay