19 September 2009

A Brief History and Introduction Of Seiko Watches

By John P Stevens

When it comes to fashion and luxury, people generally consider only women to care about these things. The truth is that men also have some wearable fashion and luxury items. Wristwatches are considered as men's jewellery and thus there are hundreds of prestigious companies manufacturing wristwatches, which are stylish and precious in terms of money value.

Men now use wristwatches as a fashion statement more than a necessity. Some companies have started designing them with gold and silver and others embellish them with diamonds and other expensive jewels to make them more appealing. Seiko stands out as one of the best out of all the manufacturers of wristwatches.

The company was started by a local clockmaker, Kintaro Hattori, in Tokyo. In the beginning, it was named K. Hattori and was later changed to Seiko Corporation, Tokyo. The initial idea was that of a clock and jewellery shop. By 1892, the production of clocks was started by a new name Seikosha which became Seiko in 1938.

In 1918, it was first named K. Hattori & Co. and this was later changed to Hattori Seiko & Co. in 1983. By 1990, the company was working by the name of Seiko Corporations and it had formed separate companies, like Seiko Watch Corporation. It transformed into a holding corporation in 2001, and in 2007 was changed into Seiko Holdings Corporation. Even though it makes a lot of different clocks and watches, the company is more known for its wristwatches.

The first watch was manufactured under the name Seiko in 1924. Seiko also holds the prestige of manufacturing the world's first quartz watch under the name Astron. This clearly demonstrates the status of Seiko watches in the wristwatches industry. These watches were more expensive than a normal priced car initially, but that was due to their entirely new technology, and because they set a mark that is being followed to date.

Seiko and Orient watches joined hands to setup a factory in 1985, and this project produces more than a million watches every year. These watches are regarded as very consistent and free of error. This is the reason why Seiko watches are the official time keepers for majority of the big sports events, including the Olympic Games, which also comes as another milestone achieved for the company.

Seiko has a range of wristwatches, of which, Seiko 5, Grand Seiko, King Seiko and Credor, are famous all over the world. Any collector would love to have them included in his collection because of the big brand name and outstanding features. Collectors specially compete for the Seiko mechanical watches. When we talk about the classic range, old age definitely adds to the price tag.

Price variation for Seiko watches goes from $50 to $100,000, which indicates their true class and huge brand name. The newly added Seiko Kinetic watches target the modern times for most of their sales. These watches bring together the self-energising factors of automatic watches with the high reliability of quartz technology in time keeping.

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Discovering The Best Nail Fungus Home Remedy

By Rashel Dan

If you are looking for nail fungus home remedy, then it is important to note that there is more than just one remedy that you can use as treatment. It is also important to understand how nail fungus develop. Nail fungus often develops when the toenails are exposed to an environment with high moisture level, such as swimming pools, the gym and public bathrooms. So what is the best nail fungus remedy to use? Read on through this article to find out more about home remedies and the best treatments to use.

Since toenails fungus develop under the nails, they can be very difficult to treat. You should know which treatments are effective and which ones just are not. Prescription drugs are costly and call for medical monitoring for liver issues and other possible side effects. Success with home remedies simply calls for patience and persistence. But there are even better solutions to nail fungus. These include natural products that already do half the job for you.

With a nail fungus home remedy, you have to obtain, measure and mix the ingredients yourself. Application with nail fungus home remedies also tends to be quite messy, and this can be very inconvenient if you have to apply the home-made solution on a daily basis.

Fungus and Acid - A great natural treatment for nail fungus is employing something acidic, for instance, vinegar. Fungus proliferates in damp, warm environments, so it would be advisable to produce a hostile condition for the fungus. Try immersing infected nails in equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, about two times a day. The vital thing to do is to continue treatment in a consistent manner for around 6 months even after the nail condition appears to have diminished.

Basic Home Remedy Instructions

Using Tea Tree Oil - Utilize tea tree oil by putting a small amount of it on the infected area. This will cleans the area and also kill the fungi causing the infection. Immerse the infected spot in a natural footbath, such as the one mentioned earlier (equal parts of warm water and white or apple cider vinegar). Footbaths often act as an antiseptic, and natural ones will be less harsh and unlikely to cause irritating side effects.

Oregano and Olive Oil - Combine olive oil and oregano oil and apply a few drops on the nail fungus. Oregano oil contains antiseptic, antibacterial and analgesic constituents. You can therefore use the solution as a soothing treatment. You may also use grapefruit seed extract in a similar way to alleviate discomfort. Always remember to dry feet thoroughly, as fungus thrives in moist environments.

Herbal Ingredients - The best nail fungus home remedies are those that contain herbal ingredients such as Jojoba, Tea Tree, and Vitamin E. These can even be found in popular and effective natural products that aim to eradicate and prevent nail fungus problems.

What To Do Next

Preventive Measures - Of course, you would not want infection to come around the second time. You need to take preventative steps to avoid re-infection, after completing a nail fungus home remedy. Simply keep your feet dry and clean. Fungal organisms prefer their environment to be damp, and so keeping your feet clean and dry can make it more difficult for them to survive. Change your socks when necessary and use cotton ones as they soak up moisture better compared to other materials. Allow more air to reach your feet by wearing sandals whenever possible. Avoid sharing footwear or nail files and take care when trimming nails.

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18 September 2009

How To Rent A Car In Athens

By Glenda Shea

Athens is the capital and the largest city of Greece. It is one of the world's oldest cities and has numerous historical monuments and sites. Athens is a much admired city as it is the center of learning, art, philosophy and literature. Tourists from all around the world come here just to experience the charm and splendor the city has to offer.

So, if you are also planning a trip to this alluring city then you must surely make your reservations in advance. One of the best ways to explore and experience the wonders of Athens is to rent a car or indulge in organized tours. There are various car rental agencies in Athens that would surely provide you the best facilities and services.

Car Rentals in Athens Renting a car is a very good option to experience this compelling city up close and personal. The roads in Athens have tremendously enhanced over the last few years and you can easily now get a car delivered to you as soon as you arrive on the airport.

Some Major Car Rentals in Athens Some chief Car Rental companies that you would find in Athens are Avis, Budget, National, Hertz, Swift and Thrifty. These are some of the famous agencies and would certainly offer you very good facilities. There are also numerous small family owned Car Rental agencies in Athens which are equally good as the big ones.

Tours Organized by Car Rentals This city is the hub of history, culture, philosophy and art and almost thousand visitors come here from all across the globe to become part of this great civilization. Various Car Rental companies these days organize tours for the visitor's benefit. You can take a tour to the port of Piraeus, the Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora, The Greek Parliament, Panathinaiko Stadium and Parthenon. The advantage of these tours is that they have their own drivers and you can totally relax without worrying about driving.

Renting a Car in Athens Renting a car in Athens is not a big deal; you would meet various car agents as soon as you land on the airport. You can easily choose a car service according to your own budget and convenience. Almost every Car Rental in Athens offer friendly customer service and very good rates for the benefit of the visitors.

Visiting Athens can really be a very wonderful experience and you can even make it better by renting a car which would make it easier for you to explore the city without facing the problem of changing transportations.

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17 September 2009

The Best Ways to Maintain and Enhance Your Outdoor Water Features

By Paula Alford

Big or tiny you can make your yard a place of beauty and serenity with a small pond. By employing a little imagination and some cash saving techniques you can enjoy a one of a kind focal point that won't break your bank.



Keeping It Clean

Use an aquarium vacuum that you can get at any pet store or pet area of a department store. This easy tool is mainly a long hose with a broad based suction head to cover as much area as workable while being comfortable to control. This should be done once a week in the summer months. You will need to replace the water you remove during cleaning.

Add a waterfall or other water freshening to hold algae down. A waterfall or aerator adds oxygen to the water which is beneficial if you want to keep fish in your pond as well as to restrict algae levels. They also help keep the water circulating and temperature lower to avoid an algae bloom that will make your water green.

Light It Up

Station lights in strategic locations around the edge of your pool in the plants, rocks, or even below the surface of the water. Set the timer to turn on a few minutes before sundown, and set it to go off a few minutes after your typical bedtime. Using timers will diminish the cost of lighting your pond so that the lights are only on during the times you are most likely to see them.

Save Money on Water Use

Make use of self contained pond and filter elements so that you only have to restore water once a week when cleaning your pond. Buy the best filter you can afford and make sure it is the correct size for your pond so that you have to replace dirty water less frequently

Plant Care

Plants can improve visual attractiveness to your pond as well as help keep the water in decent condition. Letting plants grow out of constraint, however, can have the reverse effect as well as letting them form mold and mildew. Keep your plants satisfactorily pruned and check on them often.

Chemicals

If your water gets out of hand on you in spite of your consistent efforts you can add chemicals to limit algae or other contaminants that can trigger gray water. If you have your pond populated with fish be sure any chemicals are nontoxic for use with live animals. Most pond supply stores only stock algaecides and enzyme products that are harmless to use with fish.

Conclusion

A pond is typically a highlight of any landscape and requires monitoring and maintenance. It can grow to be a hobby of sorts, because once you have one you experience a yearning to keep improving it. Stay within your funds and remember to enjoy it. By following the easy ideas mentioned you can manage your pond and appreciate its anticipated natural and emotional beauty.

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16 September 2009

Weight Management

By Anju Mathur, M.D.

With all media blasting away about extra pounds, obesity, and how to lose weight, one might get a little overpowered by all that information. Programs, ads, and articles all over newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and internet seem to have no end. How does one sort it all out if one actually wants to lose some weight?

Fat is a huge industry, and if everyone knew how to stay healthy at a proper weight, a lot of people would be out of a job. So how do you choose a diet? How do you know what will work?

There is no magic pill t o melt away the fat that has accumulated over the body. However we like to consider the weight management needing basic fundamental components which when worked together ensures safe and effective weight loss. The pounds that melt stay away melted and do not return to plague the person over and over. Have you heard of how a woman is exclaiming about how she lost 50 lbs only to regain 60 lbs in next 5 years. This is such a wide spread let down that we have carefully evaluated the various modalities of weight management.

There are six important factors that everyone can benefit from, whether you are 100 pounds overweight or perfect or 20 pounds underweight.

1. Restore insulin sensitivity.

As a person gets older, insulin receptors become less sensitive. As this condition increases higher levels of insulin are needed to control blood sugar. When the blood sugar goes out of control, the result is type 2 diabetes, and the high insulin level causes fat and blocks the breakdown of fat in the body.

Chromium, gymnema sylvetere, fish oils and other natural supplements can restore insulin sensitivity. Less caloric intake can also increase insulin sensitivity, as can hormone balancing.

2. Restore youthful hormone levels.

If you have a hormone imbalance, you can diet and exercise to extreme, and still not get the results you want. As we age, less hormones are produced by the body. For example, a lack of testosterone in men can result in a pot belly. Other hormones can affect body weight.

A doctor can do blood tests to determine which hormones need to be replaced and prescribe natural hormones to do the trick.

3. Eating low glycemic index foods.

It is particularly important to avoid high glycemic foods as eating them raises blood sugar levels too high and too quickly. In response the insulin gets released and so the vicious cycle of insulin insensitivity and finally insulin resistance and then diabetes ensues.

Eating nutritious food includes complex carbohydrates, low glycemic foods and correct diet for your metabolic type.

4. Increase exercise.

An increase of physical activity not only burns up more stored body fat and calories, but it also improves insulin sensitivity and provides benefits to the body at a cellular level.

Even modest increase in physical activity should produce a reduction in fat mass especially around the waist, remarkable enough to motivate even the most sedentary individuals.

5. Increasing serotonum in the brain.

When the brain is flooded with serotonin, satiety normally occurs. A serotonin deficiency has been linked to carbohydrate binging that contributes to excess body fat.

6. Eat for a healthy lifestyle.

Foods cooked slowly at low temperatures help with weight loss, and overcooked foods damage proteins. If you cannot maintain a diet over a lifetime, it's just a fad, even if it helps you lose weight.

You can control cravings naturally with a proper diet for your particular metabolic type. Too much food even speeds up aging.

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A Jumble Of Choice Major Motion Picture Reviews

By Maritza Valenzuela

Movie reviews follow this paragraph. Here are some ways to find movie download sites. You should try two or three searches, with terms like, "Online Music Downloads", "Film Downloading", and "Online Video Rentals".

Nutcracker the Motion Picture: Much of this rendition of The Nutcracker, acted by the Pacific Notthwest Ballet, is like a music video with rapid cutting and close-ups of legs, faces, and elbows. This is extremely irritating. However the Tchaikovsky music is, obviously, amazing, as are Maurice Sendak's sets and costumes. Cast includes Hugh Bigney, Vanessa Acute" Patricia Barker, Plod Walthall, Russell Burnett, and the voice of Julie Harris. (89 minutes, 1986)

Ironweed: William Kennedy adjusted his Pulitzer Treasure-triumphing novel in reference to road individuals, set in Albany, N.Y., 1938. Nicholson plays a guy trying to come to terms with the life he turned his back on years ago. Streep is his longtime friend who, like him, can't stay off the bottle for long. Cast includes Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe, Diane Venora, Fred Gwynne, Margaret Whitton, Tom Delays, Jake Dengel, Nathan' Aisle, James Gammon, Joe Grifasi, Bethel Leslie, Ted Levine, and Frank Whaley. (144 minutes, 1987)

Rocky 4: Entirely synthetic (and unessential) continuation has Rocky doin' what a guy's gotta do, avenging a buddy's downfall and fighting for the U.S.A. against a superhuman Russian champ. Still, Stallone knows how to press all the right buttons, particularly in an awesome teaching montage. Cast includes Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Youthful, Brigitte Nielsen, Michael Pataki, and James Brown. (91 minutes, 1985)

The Plough and the Stars: Boring, theatrical filmizations of Sean O'Casey's play with Foster as Irish revolutionary leader and Stanwyck as long-agonizing spouse who prays for his life. Cast includes Barbara Stanwyck, Preston Foster, Barry Fitzgerald, Una O'Connor, Bonita Granville, and Arthur Guards. (78 minutes, 1936)

Just Ask for Diamond: Witty, if infrequently cartoonish, investigator film burlesque, in reference to the baby sibling of a dumbbell detective and the puzzle enclosing a box of candy. Cast includes Susannah York, Patricia Hodge, Roy Kinnear, Michael Medwin, Peter Eyre, Nickolas Grace, Dursley McLinden, Colin Dale, Bill Paterson, Jinuny Nail, and Saeed Jaffrey. (94 minutes, 1984)

Hoosiers: Hackman gets a last chance job coaching a very small Indiana high school basketball team in the 1950s, and faces the duel tests of bringing the team to the state final and personal redemption. This story is loosly based on an actual team from a small town in Indiana that played for the state title. Cast includes Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley, Fern Parsons, Brad Boyle, Steve Hollar, Brad Long, and David Neidorf. (114 minutes, 1986)

After the Rehearsal: Fuller returned to filmmaking after a long hiatus with this lucid, autobiographical account of a particular infantly battalion and its courageous sergeant throughout WW2. Difficult to trust one film might bundle so much into its narrative, an opulent, moving, practical, and poetic film. Carradine depicts and plays Fuller's doppelganger, complete with cigar. Cast includes Erland Josephson, Ingrid Thulin, Lena Olin, Nadja PaJrnstjema-Weiss, and Bertil Guve. (112 minutes, 1984)

Bleak Moments: Leigh's directing debut characteristic is a strong, intensely human drama, which charts the plight of a desolate officeworker (Raitt) who looks after her retarded sibling and wishes that her relation with a schoolteacher can develop into to matrimony. Cast includes Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Julia Cappleman, Mike Bradwell, and Liz Smith. (111 minutes, 1971)

The Last Seduction: Pathologically malevolent and stunningly sensual female ditches her spouse, snatches the money he's made in a drug deal, and escapes N.Y.C. to a tiny upstate town where she allures and bewilders a local gentleman who becomes her latest patsy. Fiorentino's spicy femme fatale makes Stanwyck in Triple Indemnity look like Snow White! The movie is a scorching, seductive thriller from contemporary film noir master Dahl and author Steve Barancik. Cast includes Linda Fiorentino, Peter Berg, J. T. Walsh, Bill Nunn, Bill Pullman, Michael Raysses, and Zach Phifer. (110 minutes, 1994)

Remember, nearly any film you can think of can be downloaded off the web these days. To learn more about movie download sites search "Downloadable DVDs" or "Movie Download Sites". If you need to do more searches, use "Online Music Downloads".

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Living In NYC: Do I Need To Hire An Image Consultant?

By Erika Chloe

Why are New Yorkers obsessed with self transformation? With the explosion of Botox parties, restylane fillers, perlane injections, breast implants and breast reductions, it seems New Yorkers are fighting to stay relevant! The Manhattan bubble seems to be obsessed with self transformation while television networks introduce new makeover shows weekly. With explosive television ratings, it's apparent that viewers are tuning in weekly to see the latest geek turn chic. While these shows provide an embarrassing experience for the unlikely contestant, they give home viewers something comprehensive. The likelihood of having a T.V makeover that caters to your specific wardrobe, hair, and make-up most likely is impossible. Allowing friends, significant others, or relatives to determine what is acceptable fashion will never work out to your advantage, unless they are a fashion expert.

New York style is hard to replicate. When comes to image and fashion, New Yorkers dress to impress with a confident attitude that can be spotted a mile away! When it comes to your image, how would you describe your style, personality, and lifestyle? Sometimes, people naturally fall into a category. Are you happy with the way you dress? Your clothing and image is what speaks volume when no words are being said. What message are you sending to your peers, children, husband, wife, and friends? If you do not focus on your appearance, then who else will. Own your image and take control of what your image says about you.

Everyone is unique and special. You can be beautiful regardless of shape, age or size. There are many ways to focus on your assets and downplay problem areas in order to maximize your body's full potential. Part of the process is to understand your body structure. This can be further explained by an image consultant who will tell you that wearing the appropriate styles, garments, textiles, and colors have an enormous effect on your overall image and shape. When seeking the advice of an image consultant, be prepared to have your world turned upside down because it can be a life changing event.

If you have had the same hairstyle since college perhaps this means you are ready for change. If you find that you struggle to find the perfect outfit and get frustrated when you try, you may consider the help of a New York image consultant. It is crucial to stay relevant in a city that never sleeps. If you have had the same clothing style for the past five years because you are uncertain of what else looks good on you then perhaps you are need of a change. An image consultant will evaluate your lifestyle and personality to create a customized style that you can call you own. It is crucial to always put your best foot forward before you hit the ground running.

Before you decide to alter your body or undergo expensive surgeries in New York, you should consult with an image consultant. Certain physical imperfections can be corrected by non surgical procedures which will save you thousands of dollars. An image consultant can provide alternative beauty and fashion advice that will alter your look and smooth out slight imperfections that could save you the disappointment of false promises and mismanaged surgical procedures. If there is an issue that requires surgical procedures, an image consultant has an excellent database of experts that are known to be reliable and efficient!

In New York, it is not uncommon for corporations, small businesses, or executives to seek the help of an Image consultant. Business and office attire should also be stylish but stay within the respected realm of your professional environment. New Yorks young professionals tend be very competitive, so being in control of your image and sending the right message is crucial. Be careful that if you decide to hire an image consultant that they are experienced, educated, and work with a full range of clients. Most image consulting companies will give you a free consultation. Push yourself to make the call and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Updating your look with a beauty and fashion makeover is a great form of rejuvenation. When your image is dated or out of style, you send a message to those around you. When you dress stylish and look put together you are simply saying that you care about the way you look. You appear current, updated, and informed instead of being stuck in a time capsule. Whether you are going for a job interview, promotion, dinner date, or dropping the kids off at school, you should dress appropriate. Work attire does not always have to be stuffy and boring. Sometimes clothing has to be comfortable and agile to accommodate children. Either way, dressing appropriate for the task at hand can be accomplished while wearing stylish and flattering pieces.

My Image Expert has an office and image consultants in New York City that provide a variety of services. They manage your image from head to toe and are a reliable style source used by celebrities, television stations, athletes, CEOs, advertising agencies, corporations, small businesses, students, and Manhattanites. They provide a complimentary consultation to help you determine the areas you may need help with.

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How To Craft A Hotel Manager Resume

By Bryan Nelson

A person who manages the everyday functions and administration of a hotel is a hotel manager. It is not an easy job to perform. If you are looking to work as a hotel manager then you will have to perform various functions. Some of the functions that one has to execute are: implementing financial plans, promoting the business concern, and organizing the hotel services.

It is important for an efficient hotel manager to keep a record of progress in all the departments. You should craft a precise resume with all the minute details. Writing a perfect resume is very important in this field. If you want to catch the eye of an employer you must write a resume without any practical mistake.

Your resume should fulfill all the basic needs of the employer. It should convince the employer that you are certainly the perfect choice for this job. Write your resume in a professional format. Avoid committing any spelling mistake. Mention all the qualifications related to the post. Let us have a look at a sample career objective: to secure a decent job in hotel management sector and make the best possible use of my skills.

Now, given below are some of the best work experiences that you might include in your resume:

1. To make sure that the staff members are trained professionally.

2. He also has to review the performances of his subordinate staff members.

3. Functioning on various operations on daily basis including customer service, and marketing functions.

4. Administering the food prepared in the hotel.

5. Allotment and defining the job occupation for the subordinates.

6. Evaluate the performance of the other departments of the hotel.

7. Providing guidance to the hotel workers to preserve the standards.

8. Preservation and sanitization of the hotel rooms.

This article could be of great help to you in terms of creating an efficient resume. Have fun!

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14 September 2009

Learn How To Make A Resume

By Cynthia Penfold

Resume writing can be an intimidating task for even the most qualified job seekers. Most of us would rather write a resume for a friend than have to struggle with the details of highlighting our own positive experiences.

For those who truly struggle with this daunting task, using resume templates might be the answer. This article will explain how you can use online templates to make a resume.

Fortunately, the Internet makes the process of creating a resume much easier than it used to be. Years ago job seekers had to think about the type of information they wanted to include in the resume, decide how they wanted the resume to look and then type up the document.

It can also be quite frustrating especially if the job seeker has to retype the resume several times to get it just right. Right off the bat, computers and word processing software made resume creation much easier. Now job seekers could store information on a computer before they proofread it and print it out. Then along came the Internet and it got even more easy to make a resume.

There are websites out there which have templates you can use for resume creation. With these handy templates, you just have to enter the information in the appropriate fields and a well formatted resume is created for you. Before you make a resume using an online template, it is a good idea to document all of your work experiences as well as any relevant life experiences. This is a good idea because it will allow you to not only create a timeline of your work experiences but also make sure you are not forgetting anything that could help you land a great job. Being diligent here will pay off in the long run!

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