On Being Bold

If moving in one particular direction causes harm to another, what do we do? It depends on our intention. A shaman intends to help others, so a shaman would move in another direction if possible, or move in the same direction differently. A warrior shaman strives toward perfection, so he or she would probably refrain from helping others until there was little, if any, chance of causing harm. This could take years, if not a lifetime of preparation. An adventurer shaman would probably move in directions that felt right until indications of harm or imminent harm came into awareness. Then a new direction would be made.

In these times, many, many people are looking for help, and I believe each one of us that feels like reaching out to help, should let go of the limitations and step forward. Be bold, be confident and at the same time, be open to the red flags and be willing to change

In lomilomi class, we learn to help another being let go of tension. That means we press into the body slowly, respectfully until we reach a place of Resistance and then we hold patiently until a letting go is felt. Without the connecting, reaching in and finding the places of tension, without being bold, we could hardly help others to change. Without the slowness and sensitivity, we could bring more tension than release, more harm than good. How does one improve skill without taking a chance? In every lomilomi, we take a chance, yet we minimize those chances by staying aware and balanced and flexible, so we can change directions in a second's notice, with calm assurance that a better way is unfolding. And as we practice on ourselves, getting to know our own body's reactions to our actions, we improve our ability to stay focused (using hula) and energized (using hula and chanting) and loving (by making conscious decisions in a spirit of aloha).
All of life is a chance, everything is flexible. Taking no chance is near to not being alive or rather, not living. So be bold, yet be the navigator, guiding. Increase skills, and trust that the prayer within to help, not harm, will be answered.

Some time ago my presence at a party may have caused emotional upset to some participants for reasons that are not important here. At the time, I was so happy and full of exuberance for life that I didn't have the sensitivity to perceive this. (I was being bold, but not sensitive enough) I've had time to reflect in my own mind, to relive the experience and practice it differently. Given a similar circumstance, I would probably act differently. In an infinite universe there is always another way to act to effect the kind of harmony I so desire. I don't stop driving a car because some people need to manifest an accident (maybe for getting a break from work or perhaps for collecting insurance. or for having time to read a book while recuperating). No, I just navigate through life with the prayer that they and I will never meet. Some one else with a matching pattern can be part of their dream. So my personal haipule (prayer) is to have a happy life while sharing as much happiness with the whole world as I possibly can. And I increase my skills of sensitivity and awareness so I can continue to be bold in my happiness!

How to Be Bold

"Begin, be bold and venture to be wise."

-Horace

If you're shy, hesitant, or passive, you run the risk of leading a boring life marked by routine and unfulfilled goals. Most progress has been led by people who were bold--scientists, public servants, artists, entrepreneurs, and others who didn't wait for opportunities; they created opportunities. So if you want to be bold and unstoppable, here are some ways to kick start your momentum.

Steps

1. 
   Pretend you're already bold. If you were to switch places with somebody who is as bold as bold can be, what would they do in your shoes? If you already know someone who's bold, imagine how they'd act. If you don't know anyone like that, think of a character from a movie or book who's daring and brave. Spend one hour a day or one day a week pretending to be them. When you do this, go somewhere that people don't know you and won't act surprised when you do things that are out of character. Go through the motions and see what happens--you might discover that amazing things happen when you're bold, and you might be convinced to carry this bold behavior into your everyday life.
2. Make the first move. Whenever you're feeling hesitant--especially in your interactions with others--swallow your pride and make the first move. Ask your acquaintance if they'd like to go to the bar down the street for drinks after work. Tell the person you fancy that you've got two tickets to a concert and you'd like them to come with you. Give your significant other a big hug and apologize for that time you overreacted a few months ago. Smile and wink at the attractive cashier.
3. 
   Do something unpredictable. What could you do that would completely surprise the people who know you? Wear high heels? Skydive? Take a dance class? Bold people aren't afraid of trying new things, and one of the reasons they're so exciting to be around is that they keep you guessing. You can start small, perhaps by wearing a color or style of clothing that you don't normally wear, or visiting a place you normally wouldn't visit. Eventually, you may get to the point where you entertain ideas that make other people's eyes widen when you mention them ("Are you serious? White water rafting?" or "You're kidding me. You want to buy that restaurant on 3rd Street?").
4. Ask for what you want. Rather than wait to be recognized for your efforts, or expect someone to consider your needs, step right up to the plate and ask. Some people feel that asking for things is greedy, selfish, and rude--and it is, if you're asking for something you don't deserve. But if someone is withholding something that you've rightfully earned, they're the ones being greedy, selfish, and rude. Besides, what's the worst that could happen? They say no. Life goes on.
   
   
   • Ask for that promotion or pay raise you've been waiting (and working) for.
   • Ask for a discount. A little haggling can go a long way. The phrase "What can you do for me?" is an easy and powerful way to save money.
   • Ask to have your credit card's annual fee waived.
   • Ask a relative, friend, or even a complete stranger for help or advice.
   • Ask for clarification if you're not sure what is expected of you.
5. 
   Take risks. There's a difference between being reckless and accepting risks. Reckless people don't accept risks...they don't even think about them. A bold person, on the other hand, is well aware of the risks, and has decided to go through with the decision anyway, ready and willing to accept the consequences if things don't work out. Think of an athlete who takes risks every day. Are they reckless? No. It's a measured risk. You might make a mistake; we all do. But inaction can be a mistake as well, one that leads to emptiness and regret. For many people, having taken risks and fallen flat on their faces was far more fulfilling than having done nothing at all.
6. Rediscover who you are. Ultimately, boldness has to do with coming from your center, what you believe. It is not about what you do, it is about who you are. If you do not know who you are, you can never be truly bold. Start really appreciating your uniqueness. Discover what makes you different and then parade it around for all to see. Put flags on it, call attention to it and love yourself for it no matter what others think. That is the heart of boldness.
   
   

Tips

• Don't confuse being bold with being aggressive. Aggressiveness often involves imposing your viewpoints or actions on others. Boldness has nothing to do with the people around you; it's about overcoming your fears and taking action.
• Don't worry about rejection. Try to make your invitations to others occur as "without consequence," i.e., the opposite of an invitation from your mother to dinner. Conversely, when your invitation is declined, boldly accept it and leave the other person/people feeling okay with their choice.
• While there's power in taking on something new, there's also a greater chance of failure because of your lack of experience. Embrace the failure; it's not the opposite of success, it's a necessary component. The opposite of success is sitting still.

Warnings

• Remember: there is a difference between being bold and being suicidal. If you know doing something will hurt you, it doesn't matter how bold you are; don't do it.

 

HTML Bold

This page contains various HTML bold codes - HTML codes for creating bold text.
There's more than one way in HTML to bold text. This can be slightly confusing - especially if you aren't familiar with HTML coding. However, once you get your head around it, you'll find that each method has its place, and you can - and probably should - use a combination of these whenever you want HTML bold text.

CSS Bold: font-weight Property

CSS provides the font-weight property to make your text bold.
Here's an example:

Example of CSS bold text...

...and now this whole paragraph is bold.

CSS Code:
<p>Example of <span style="font-weight:bold;">CSS bold</span> text...</p> <p style="font-weight:bold;">...and now this whole paragraph is bold.</p>

You can also specify the "boldness factor" (instead of just specifying bold). In other words, you can apply different levels of boldness to different text. Plus you can even specify that text should not be bold. To learn more about this, read about the font-weight property.

The above example uses inline style sheets, however, I highly recommend learning how to use external style sheets and CSS classes, as this will enable you to apply your styles across your whole website in one go.

HTML Bold: <b> Tag

When most people think "HTML bold", they usually think of text that has been boldened using the HTML <b> tag.
Here's an example of creating "HTML bold" using the <b> tag:

Example of HTML bold text...
...and now this whole paragraph is bold.

HTML Code:
<p>Example of <b>HTML bold</b> text...</p> <p><b>...and now this whole paragraph is bold.</b></p> Using the HTML <b> tag is probably the quickest/easiest way to bold text, however, just because you want bold text, doesn't mean you should automatically use the HTML <b> tag everytime.

So Which "HTML Bold" Tag Should I Use?

The HTML specification includes several tags for presented boldened/emphasized/highlighted text. Each tag has its own special meaning.
The following table outlines the HTML tags in question:

HTML Tag	When to use this tag
<b>	Use on text to be stylistically offset from the normal prose without conveying any extra importance, such as key words in a document abstract, product names in a review, or other spans of text whose typical typographic presentation is boldened.
<em>	This element represents stress emphasis of its contents. Use this tag whenever you want to place emphasis on a particular word or phrase.
<h1> to <h6>	Use these tags for defining different levels of headings.
<mark>	This element represents a run of text in one document marked or highlighted for reference purposes, due to its relevance in another context. Use this tag when you want to highlight a particular word or phrase for reference purposes.
<strong>	This element represents strong importance for its contents. Use this tag whenever you want to convey importance for a particular word or phrase.

Here's what the HTML specification says about HTML bold and other emphasized/highlighted text:

The <b> element should be used as a last resort when no other element is more appropriate. In particular, headings should use the <h1> to <h6> elements, stress emphasis should use the <em> element, importance should be denoted with the <strong> element, and text marked or highlighted should use the <mark> element

Combining CSS Bold and HTML Bold

Actually, a combination of CSS and HTML is often the best way to bold text in HTML documents.
You should use HTML to define the meaning of the marked up text, then use CSS to define the way that the text looks.
As the HTML specification says:

Style sheets can be used to format <b> elements, just like any other element can be restyled. Thus, it is not the case that content in <b> elements will necessarily be boldened.

More HTML Font Styles - Bold/Italic Codes

 

<b>...</b>	Bold
<i>...</i>	Italics
<u>...</u>	Underline
<s>...</s>	Strike-through
<tt>...</tt>	Teletype
<sup>...</sup>	Superscript (E=MC2)
<sub>...</sub>	Subscript (H20)

Aside from formatting text using the font element and its attributes —face, size and color— there are a variety of other HTML font styles that you can use to format the text on your web page. These are listed in detail below along with example codes:

• Bold ~ Using bold text will display your text in a thicker font making one or more words really stand out from the rest and will tend to draw the reader's attention to these words. This has a variety of applications and is largely a matter of taste. Bold text is sometimes used for list headers such as in this list of font styles. To create bold text, place the desired text within the <b>...</b> tags.
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  <b>Your bold text goes here.</b>
  
  
  
  
• Italics ~ The italics font style slants the text to the right and thus can also be used to draw special attention to one or more words. You may wish to use italics instead of bold when the bold font style is too "loud" for your purposes. Italics has a variety of other applications and the use of it is largely a matter of taste. The italics are often formally applied to the titles of newspapers, magazines and books, such as when one wants to mention The New York Times. To display text in italics using HTML, place the desired text within the <i>...</i> tags.
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  <i>Your italics text goes here.</i>
  
  
  
  
• Underline ~ Like bold and italics, underlining can also be used to place special emphasis on one or more words but this tends to have limited use on web pages since underlined text is also the default font style for hyperlinks. Seasoned internet users automatically assume that all underlined text constitutes a hyperlink. Thus, if you use underlining, be advised that some readers will be compelled to move their mouse pointer over your underlined text thinking it to be a hyperlink. Then, upon discovering that it's just text that you meant to emphasize, they may become miffed that you wasted their time and, worse, may ignore genuine hyperlinks that appear later on in the web page. Hence, for the purposes of clarity, underlined text should be avoided. Depending on the circumstances, however, this may not be an issue. To create underlined text, place the desired text within the <u>...</u> tags.
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  <u>Your underlined text goes here.</u>
  
  
  
  
  
• Strike-through ~ Using HTML, you can create text that looks like it's been crossed out or appears like it has a line drawn through it. Formally this is used to indicate text that has been edited or changed but it also has some funny clever humorous applications that might be worth exploring. To create strike-through text, place the desired text within the <strike>...</strike> tags or the <s>...</s> tags.
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  <strike>Your strike-through text goes here.</strike>
  
  
  
  
• Teletype ~ This kind of text style simulates the monospaced text created by a typewriter or teletype machine and is often used to denote HTML source code in reference files or tutorials such as this one. To create teletype text, place the desired text within the <tt>...</tt> tags.
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  <tt>Your teletype text goes here.</tt>
  
  
  
  The monospaced text style can also be produced using the <code>...</code> tags:
  
  
  
  <code>Your code text goes here.</code>
  
  
  
  
  
• Superscript ~ Using HTML, you can create text that is raised above the preceding text and is displayed in a smaller font. This can be used for mathemetical considerations or it can be used to formally annotate compositions such as articles or essays. For example:
  
  
  
  To create superscript text, place the desired text (typically a number) within the <sup>...</sup> tags.
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  Such-and-such went on record to say that he greatly approved of the latest agreement.<sup>1</sup> Elsewhere, however, it was reported that he did not approve.<sup>2</sup>
  
  
  
  
  
• Subscript ~ This kind of text is lowered below the baseline of the preceding text and is displayed in a smaller font. This can be used to display chemical notation:
  
  
  
  To create subscript text, place the desired text within the <sub>...</sub> tags.
  
  Example:
  
  
  
  The chemical notation of water is H<sub>2</sub>0.
  
  

How to Make Letters Bold on My Resume

While applications, cover letters and references all help with employment, the resume is essentially the granddaddy of them all, when it comes to getting hired by an employer. Formatting your resume to include bold letters allows you to create an organized, sophisticated and crisp-looking document that showcases you and your qualifications for the job. 

Instructions:

1.Open the word processing program you wish to use.

2. Click the "B" icon when you're ready to bold a section of your resume. Begin typing the letters you wish to bold. The letters should appear as bold font. If you've already typed the letters without enabling bold font, highlight the letters and click "B."

3. Click the "B" icon again, when you wish to disable the bold font.

4. Insert "<b>" before the letter or string of letters you wish to bold -- if you're writing your resume online in HTML format. End the bold font by typing "</b>" after the last letter you want bold.

 

I recently found out that there is now a possibility to format your chat messages, or parts of them. You can now do that using few facebook codes. You can make some text you write get bold, or you can underline it. Or both, of course. You may think it's as easy as a pie. ٩(̃-̮̮̃-)۶ Or as peeing. But it really is a bit more complicated when it comes to not-so-smooth situatons. So here's a bite of how facebook chat works now.

You write
*What* the _freek_ is *_THIS_*?
And get
What the freek is THIS ?

I'll try to explain you as much as I know in rules and examples. So here's what you have to know and consider, when writing messages with text highlighting.

Bold text

• Put * asterisk (little star) at the start of the text piece you want to put in bold.
• Put * at the end of that text.

Sample

I *really* mean it.
Turns to
I really mean it.

Underline in facebook chat

• Put _ underscore symbol at the start of text piece you want to underline.
• Put _ where that piece ends.

Sample

I really _mean_ it.
Turns to
I really mean it.

Bold + underline

• Put *_ symbol at the start of text piece you want to underline.
• Put _* where that piece ends.

Note: you have to put "*_" first and then "_*". Not vice-versa.

Sample

You *_mean_* it?
Turns to
You mean it?
*_x_* => x

But!
You _*mean*_ it?
or
You *_mean*_ it?
Will not.

Notes and warnings

This are important if you're going to use this codes a lot. If you are putting tags in the middle of the word – like "I_like_you" or "I*like*you" you'll stick with what you wrote. Text style won't change and those codes will stay. So here are the exclusions to keep in mind:

Exclusions

Won't_underline_

Won't get*bold*
_Neither will_this one_
*__*

Stays the same after you send.

You may think that you have to have white spaces (" " what spacebar inputs) or message ends on sides. But no, not exactly. There are some ex. if you are trying to style the text that has some special characters on it's sides, instead of

*facebook*&_chat_ =>
*facebook*&chat

_underline_&*bold* =>
underline&*bold*

Double? No trouble

You may include any amount of sentences. It'll get you something like this:

_no good_sentence_ *in chat* and _good one_
Will become
_no good_sentence_ in chat and good one

Italic text

As far as I know, Facebook Inc. haven't implemented any ability to make your text italic in facebook chat. And I don't think they will, cause most fonts look bad in italic. But anyway, if you'll find a way to input italic, please e-mail me the details.

So have a good time out there in large nets of the Inter and Outernet. Sincerely yours, Ihor. Σ=).



Reminder:  Its for old Facebook chat...!