22 August 2009

Maximizing Small Living Spaces

By Eric Parker

Urban living is both a joy and convenience to many. One gets to be at the hub of commercial establishments, offices, transportation systems, and more. Life gets to be so modern and fast-paced that every resource needs to be maximized. The same principle applies to small living spaces such as condos, apartments, and studio units.

Living at home may be space restricted but it doesn't mean it's a hopeless case. Small living spaces can be decorated with style, function and comfort. The decorating expenses too, which is cheaper than doing up a large house is something to smile about. There are several ways to make the most of your home space and make it an appealing and inviting home at the same time.

With the size of the place a major consideration, it's important to plan the decorating work. You can't just buy any furnishing you fancy. It might not fit, you know. Even if it does, you want the object to look comfortable and fitting to its space and not forced into captivity. Your home should have a "spacious" feel and look to it even if it's a just a hole in the box.

Make your home bigger by arranging your furniture properly. There are techniques like placing the bed against the longest wall of the bedroom, setting an area rug at an angle or using round or oval rugs instead of the usual rectangular ones, and using longer curtains to make your windows larger and the ceiling higher.

Experiment with colors. Just as the furniture positions affect one's point of view, so do the colors in a room. White is often used as a wall color to promote spaciousness or openness in an area. You can test out different hues in lighter tones for your furnishings and home accents. Other suggestions are eggshell, stucco, ecru, and even yellows and pale blues.

Take advantage of storage. Please! Don't clutter! The more you mess around (literally) the more your home will look smaller. The tidier your living space is, the bigger it will appear. There are built-in shelves and cabinets so you won't have to buy extra drawers and chests. There are also dual-purpose furnishings that can really save some floor space.

Coordinate the colors and decorations. You don't want your apartment to look like a warehouse or a garage sale. A small home can still look elegant with the right decors.

I get my design ideas from websites and home decor magazines. I also love visiting home decor stores and just checking out their displays and newest furniture pieces. Never stop learning and never tire of getting inspiration from the things around you. Take the initiative to beautify your home. It's just a small space. Why lax over it?

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Who Can Gain From Laser Hair Removal?

By Rachel B. Luster

If you are decided about removing unwelcome hair, you should think about laser hair removal, which is a beauty medical method that uses a laser ray " an concentrated, pulsating discharge of light. The procedure gets rid of hair by sending a ray of light under the surface of the skin, affecting melanin, the dark pigment in hair. Once the ray reaches the hair follicle " the position where hair growth occurs " its intense heat destroys the hair follicle away, in effect killing the hair.

Who Will Benefit from Laser Hair Removal?

The techniques of using a laser to eliminate hair were first launched in the late 1990s, but back then, the know-how restricted the modus operandi to fair skinned individuals with black hair since the first types of lasers were not able to distinguish between the skin pigment and hair follicles, causing burning of those with darker skin or light skin and fair hair. But, current laser technology has improved to permit patients of every skin and hair types to gain from laser hair removal.

Normal treatment areas for laser hair removal include upper lip, legs, back, armpits, chin and bikini line, but in virtually any location of the body it is possible to treat unwelcome hair.

Precisely How Efficient is Laser Hair Removal?

Hair removal by laser is repeatedly referred to as permanent, nonetheless the procedure does not exactly guarantee permanent hair removal, but it does lengthen the hair-free phase from a couple of months to up to many years. Long-term (if not permanent) hair removal is more likely to happen when the patient undergoes multiple treatments.

Laser hair removal is much quicker than electrolysis, the chief "permanent" hair removal alternative. For example, specialists says that it takes only 5 to ten minutes to zap all the hairs during a bikini area treatment with laser hair removal versus five to 10 hours to treat the same area with electrolysis. This is because with laser hair removal a cluster of hair follicles can be targeted simultaneously instead than just one by one, as with electrolysis.



Are There Any Risks Associated with Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal maintains to be the principal hair removal procedure performed in North America, and patients can feel sure that the method will be a reliable, quick and efficient technique to remove unwanted hair.

Patients must always select a experienced, trained doctor who is board certified in dermatology or a alike specialty to execute the treatment.

It is strongly recommended not to have laser hair removal carried out at a spa, salon or clinic that lets nonmedical personnel to perform the procedure.

Although side effects from laser hair removal are uncommon, possible side effects or risks may include:

Hair Regrowth

Imperfect hair removal or regrowth due to hair that is resistant to the laser treatment might happen. Hair changes may also occur, including lighter or finer hair regrowth, or the increased growth of hair in areas bordering to the treated areas.

Burning

Burning may occur if a patient is treated with laser method that is not appropriate for their skin type or color; patients should take care that clinics have set their laser parameters specially for them.

Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) and hypopigmentation (lightening of the skin) might cause spots to appear that are either darker or lighter than your normal skin tone because of an excess or shortage of melanin. These conditions commonly happens as a product of sun exposure following laser hair removal; we recommend that all patients stay out of the sun for a minimum of two weeks ahead of and 2 weeks following each procedure since when skin is not in its natural (un-tanned) state, it becomes hard to adjust the laser parameters correctly, therefore increasing the risk of hyper- or hypopigmentation as a side effect.

Other, more unusual complications may include:

Blistering and scarring

Changes in skin's texture

Crusting or scabbing

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Enhance Your Kitchen's Beauty With Granite Countertops

By J. D Theis

Mankind has found many environmental friendly structures from nature, but none of them have been as aesthetic as Granite. There are a wide range of natural stones that are derived from under the earth's crust and have their own beauty. They are best suited to dcor your house interior with structures like countertops, bar top galleries, etc.

There are many stone companies offering a wide variety of granites in different designs and shades, to match your interiors. Such companies are known for providing customized designed natural stones with the best quality and service at reasonable prices.

Natural stones like granite, marbles and limestone are in high demand to make natural stone structures for home dcor. Granite is one such natural stone which has made a significant mark in the market. It is found under the earth's crust in its raw form and is then quarried with the help of machines to get a final product, which is ready to use.

Granites are referred to be the second toughest stone after diamond. The countertops made out of granites add to the beauty of the interior in the house. Powered tools are used to get the glossy look of the granite.Granites are considered to be an one time investment when used to make structures like kitchen countertops, bar top galleries, etc for the house.

There are many different types of granite like Almond Mauve, Pocono Green, African Ivory, etc. which is used for the purpose of designing natural stones structures.Granite has the capability to sustain heat and items like microwave, ovens, etc can be easily installed on them. The cleaning of the granite is not a big hassle as it can be cleaned with the help of granite cleaners available in the market.

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21 August 2009

Tips for a Successful Article

By Leigh-Ann Lemire

Do you think you can't write? That is probably not the case. You are just unaware of the guidelines to follow to write an article that is interesting to readers. Sometimes you can read two different articles on the same subject and realize that one of them gets your attention while the other one is just plain boring, or worse, incomprehensible.

Don't get mired down in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Yes, we all should have learned this stuff in school, but in case you weren't paying attention then, your word processing program will correct a lot of that stuff for you. You will still need to proof the article, but it's much easier nowadays. If you can talk in a way that people can understand you, you can write an interesting article. And if you need more words so that you aren't repeating yourself, try a right click in MS Word, then a click on synonyms on the menu that pops up.

So what makes one piece of writing interesting while another on the same subject is boring? This is what we will explore in the next few paragraphs.

To begin writing an interesting article you must have clear in your mind what your purpose for writing the article is. For example, a purpose for writing an article could be to explain in layman's terms how chelation therapy works (it is a medical procedure for removing heavy metals and oxidants from the body). Or another purpose could be to describe easy steps for building a TV antenna out of coat hangars. If you don't nail down your purpose for writing the article, you will wind up with a confusing hodge podge.

Give examples in your writing. See paragraph above for use of examples. They make it much more interesting and help explain your subject so the reader understands.

Figure out who exactly will read your article, and write as if you are speaking to those readers. Keep your use of language and specialized terms within the vocabulary of those people who will use the information. You could say "computer programs for robots" if you were writing for a high school science class, instead of "qualitative reasoning" if you were writing for math and computer science professors. (Now there's an example thrown in without stating that it is an example.)

Keep your sentences and paragraphs to a reasonable length. It is just easier to read shorter, rather than longer, sentences and paragraphs. After all, you want your articles to be read and most readers will chose the shorter sentence, paragraph, article, especially if they are in a hurry at the time they find your article.

Companies exist to do the writing for you in case you are intimidated by the challenge. So if you rather have a professional ghost write for you or even if you just want your article spiced up and rewritten, visit www.naturalgrowthmarketing.com. Natural Growth marketing specializes in writing and distributing articles very professionally.

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How to Combat Mold Within Your Home

By Smith Kerr

Residential mold can be found in different ways. One way to find out if you have mold, is to smell your home. Must smelling areas of your home, may mean that you have a problem with residential mold. If water or sewage pipes are close to where the smell is, your problems may be larger.

Another way to detect residential mold is to look at your walls and floor boards. If there are any yellow stains on the walls, there may be mold there. Black mold will show up as a yellow or yellow-green spot on the wall. Black mold is the most harmful type of mold and should be eradicated as soon as possible. our family can get very sick with respiration problems if you do not detect it early enough.

If you do see signs of residential mold, you need to get a professional in to do a more thorough examination of your home. A professional will take samples and have them sent to the mold lab. The mold lab will check these samples to see if there is any mold present and what type of mold it is. This is the best way to see if your home has black mold or a more easy type of mold to get rid of.

If your home has been diagnosed with black mold, you should get your family out of the house as soon as possible. As previously stated, black mold is dangerous for your family. You will then want to hire a company that will get rid of your mold problem so your family can move back into the home.

If you find a less dangerous variety of residential mold, everyday household cleaners are all that you need to remove it. When you are finished cleaning, take time to ensure that walls are thoroughly dry. This extra step will prevent mold from returning later on. Use fans and open windows to help dry out a room or wall. Once your cleaning is complete and the walls are dry, you can bring your belongings back into the room.

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Brock Lesnar's 5 Toughest Challengers

By Ross Everett

Following Brock Lesnar's UFC 100 victory over Frank Mir, many new fans to the sport are under the mistaken impression that he's unbeatable. In his short tenure as a professional fighter, the former WWE champion has seen a remarkable transformation in public opinion from the suggestion that he's a 'sideshow freak' to the misconception that he's 'unbeatable'. With all due respect to Lesnar, who is progressing by leaps and bounds as a fighter with every bout, hes got a big deficit in experience to make up on the job as UFC heavyweight champion.

Lesnar is no doubt a tough matchup, but he's been the beneficiary of very favorable matchups in his short professional career. Lesnar has made amazing progress as a fighter, but he's not unbeatable. Here's fight fighters who could do it.

1) FEDOR EMELIANENKO: While the acrimonious relationship between the Russian fighting god and the UFC brass makes this matchup unlikely, Brock Lesnar made news with his dismissal of Fedor at the press conference welcoming Couture back to the fold. The best news for Lesnar in this matchup is that it probably wont happen. The Last Emperor is as close to unbeatable as anyone in mixed martial arts. Fedor has defeated not only bigger opponents, but freakishly large opponents like K-1 kickboxer Hong-Man Choi and Kamala the Ugandan Giant doppelganger Zuluzhinho (whom he beat in a matter of seconds, essentially with one punch). The WAMMA World Heavyweight champion has striking power, submission mastery, and may be the toughest fighter mentally in the sport. Fedor might get taken down by the new UFC heavyweight champ, but hed reverse it from the bottom and win via armbar.

2) ANTONIO RODRIGO NOGUEIRA: Nogueira would present Lesnar with another formidable challenge. His five career losses are all via decision and came to the absolute highest level of competition (Fedor Emelianenko twice, Frank Mir, Josh Barnett and Dan Henderson). The Mir fight was a lopsided loss, but it was later revealed that he had been recovering from a staph infection that limited his training and clearly impacting his conditioning. His ability to withstand punishment and take a punch allows him to be patient against powerful opponents and wait for an opening for a submission, as evidenced in his fight against Tim Sylvia. A healthy 'Nog' would be able to test Lesnar's ability to 'finish' matches and would be an even more dangerous submission threat than Mir.

3) JOSH BARNETT: Barnett is another unlikely opponent for Lesnar, also due to his strained relationship with Dana White and current issues with his positive drug test. Still, with the exception of Fedor, Barnett could be the worst matchup in the sport for the new UFC champ. Lesnar is likely the more powerful of the two, but Barnett is an imposing physical presence himself at 63 250 lbs. Barnett also has a solid wrestling background, with the added dimension of his sizable submission repertoire. As his career has progressed, Barnett has become a more patient and tactically sound fighter and his standup game has improved significantly. Unfortunately for MMA fans, a matchup between Lesnar and Barnett is more likely to happen in an IGF pro wrestling event than in the UFC.

4) ALISTAIR OVEREEM: Overeem is bigger than Lesnar"260 pounds and 65 tall--and Mirko Cro Cop suggests that hes the *only* fighter in the world who could beat Fedor Emelianenko at this point. Hes got great standup including a kickboxing background that could cause Lesnar problems, as well as solid ground fighting ability. Hes yet another heavyweight that is unlikely to bend to Dana Whites contractual demands, and currently has a relationship with DREAM in Japan and Strikeforce in the US. Still, hes a dangerous matchup for any fighter on the planet.

5) RANDY COUTURE: Lesnars win over Couture was far from decisive, and it didnt have anything to do with the age disparity. Couture got caught with a big shot and it cost him the fight. Until that point, he was more than holding his own. He was making his opponent work hard, had the edge in the striking exchanges and had opened up a cut over Lesnars right eye. The most likely route for Couture at this stage of his career is to drop back down to light heavyweight but should he desire a rematch his experience and toughness give him a chance to prevail. Granted, itll never be a favorable matchup on paper for Couture but at the same time Lesnar in no way proved his categorical superiority over The Natural. New gameplan, new tactics and Lesnar could end up being a victim.

Lesnars next challenge is likely to be the winner of the Cain Velesquez/Shane Carwin match. Both are big, rugged competitors but are also beatable opponents for Lesnar. An intriguing matchup down the road could be against Croatian striking machine Mirko Cro Cop. Cro Cop has battled injuries over the past year or so but if he could come close to the form he demonstrated in winning the PRIDE Open Weight GP he could be another formidable challenge. At his best, Cro Cop is simply the most devastating striker in the sport.

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Can I Look 10 Years Younger In 10 Days?

By Susan M Adams

How to look 10 years younger in 10 days is a skill most of us would like to know. It almost sounds too good to be true. However, according to Dr. Oz and the world famous Dr Perricone it is possible. All you have to do is to adjust your diet slightly to incorporate what they refer to as the "super foods".

Just what are super foods. Are they an unrecognizable combination of different chemicals, enzymes and tree bark? Do you have to seek out specialty new age health foods stores to buy these super foods? Are these age defying super foods expensive? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding no! The super foods are very common and inexpensive foods that could easily be found in your Grandmother's pantry.

The anti aging super foods include: seeds and nuts, barley, sprouts, hot peppers, acai berry, beans and legumes, green foods such as wheat grass, yogurt, buck wheat, and an assortment of herbs and vegetables within the allium family. You probably ate a super food yesterday without knowing it.

"Is that it?" you ask? Well, as simple as the super foods diet seems on the surface, it runs much deeper. The key is that you move towards a diet containing these foods, and they will replace the bad foods in your diet. Another key is that these foods be eaten naturally - ie, roasted honey barbecue nuts with double the salt but aspartame to reduce calories does not count for nuts. Remember, eat the foods for the foods - that is where you will receive the benefit. Cut out the chemicals, the added sugar, the added salt, the fried in saturated and trans fats.

Think about how you can include these foods in your meals. Salads can be much more than just lettuce with a few garnishes for color. Why not try making a salad which is 3/4 vegetables (cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, red and green peppers, zucchini and Juline carrots) and 1/4 greens. Make your salad with spinach or a greens mix (rather than iceberg lettuce). And then sprinkle nuts or seeds on top. Top with a dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar and a bit of Bragg or soy sauce. This salad will be super healthy as well as filling, so you will eat less of the the bad processed foods that you normally fill up on.

Another way to get a good helping of super foods is to eat hummus. Hummus, as you might be aware, is of Middle Eastern origins and is a delicious blend of garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, salt, and Tahini paste. In my opinion, it might just be natures most perfect food combination. Tahini paste is crushed sesame seed butter. Therefore, this mouth watering dip includes beans, seeds, and garlic which means 3x the super food power.

If you are looking for a quick fix to combat natures evil aging plan, the best place to look is your diet. Dr. Oz and Dr. Perricone say that you can look 10 years younger in just 10 days. If you make a concerted effort to incorporate the superfoods into your diet, and rid yourself of the bad foods, at the very least you will be improving your health, and will probably lose some weight at the same time. And that will definitely make you look younger!

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Conservatoires History

By John Mills

Although primarily used as indoor growing spaces, conservatories have changed over time. In the 1800s, private conservatories on wealthy estates became popular settings for tea or a dinner parties among members of high society. These expensive indoors garden structures boasted of elaborate architectural designs. In today's world, home conservatories can be less expensive to build for typical homeowners.

Home conservatories of the past differ greatly from today's contemporary designs. At one time conservatories were made of only metal and glass. However, advances in technology now allow them to be built from less expensive materials, such as PVC and Plexiglas. A variety of kits allow today's homeowners to build their own conservatories as greenhouses or as living spaces. With the advancements in building design and technology, contemporary homeowners have many choices when it comes to having conservatories that they can call their own.

Although home conservatories have seen many changes over the years, the function of these structures has always been the same. As a way to protect and display attractive blooms, exotic specimens and other interesting forms of plant life, conservatories let the sunlight in, while keeping the cold out. They also delight owners with a setting filled with cascading sunlight that is alive with lush greenery and vivid colors.

With a history of both public and private use, conservatories have long been used to grow indoor gardens protected from the elements. Those structures designed for the community have been found in parks to offer public viewing of unusual plant varieties. Many park conservatories function both as public display spaces and as greenhouses for the plants and flowers that beautify parks' landscapes. Whether public or private spaces, conservatories offer an environment for people to enjoy the natural beauty of plants and flowers indoors.

Today, conservatories serve many functions for homeowners. Aside from their use as greenhouses, some people have incorporated living spaces into these structures. Many people have built attached conservatories or sunrooms to their homes to use for social functions or family enjoyment. With an interest in conserving energy, many people feel good about lighting these spaces with the nothing more than the power of sun. Regardless of their use, conservatories offer people a soothing, indoor space filled with radiant sunlight and vibrant plant life.

Although the functions are similar, today's conservatories and those from years past are very different due to technological advancements. Now, gardeners and horticulturalists have more methods to provide growing plants with the environments they need to thrive. Because people can regulate air temperature and ventilation, as well as install plumbing and electrical systems, modern conservatories can provide optimal growing conditions for a variety of plants and flowers.

Public and private conservatories have been used in many cultures throughout history. In places where people wanted to protect plant life from inclement weather, conservatories were popular structures. As far back as in the ancient empires of China and Rome, people sought ways to enjoy the bountiful beauty of nature even during times of the year when growing conditions were not optimal. Throughout time, conservatories have allowed people to bring nature indoors, allow it to thrive and enjoy the pleasure and beauty it has always provided.

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Bedbug Bites: How to Identify Them

By Renee Garcia

You know how to identify a mosquito bite, right? Mosquito bites are red and raised welts. What if you find bite marks such as these but you are 100% sure that there is no mosquito in the house?

It can be a flea bite. Check if it has a red dot in the center. If none, that is not a flea bite as well. It can be a bedbug bite!

Even though bedbugs are not nocturnal insects, these bite in the night when the host is asleep. The bites can be seen creating a linear pattern. Bedbugs bite warm-blooded animals or humans which are their hosts. They feed on their hosts blood. The term bedbug came from its usual habitat: sofa or mattress.

Bedbug bites can be seen right after you are bitten. Or sometimes, it may take days for the bites to appear. The bite marks can be raised or flat welts that are pinkish or red. To be very sure, finding the bedbugs in your house is very important.

People have different reactions to the bites. Some do not feel any itch at all. Others do not get to sleep because of the relentless itching. And rarely, bedbug bites can cause allergic reactions. Although bedbug bites do not carry any disease, you can do something to relieve the pain and itching.

Applying warm water on the bedbug bites can help. Just remember that the water should be warm enough or the bites can get worse.

Systemic corticosteroids and antihistamines are also used. These medicines can relieve itching although these cannot make the bite marks disappear.

To make the bite marks and the itching disappear, you can use topical corticosteroids. In the meantime, if you feel itchy try not to scratch. The bite marks may disappear in a few days or weeks.

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20 August 2009

Make Your Kitchen Look More Beautiful With A New Countertop

By J. D Theis

The word "granite" is derived from the Latin word granum, a grain, which refers to a coarse-grained like structure just as crystalline rock. Granite is found beneath earth's crust from where it is quarried and transformed into a finished product. Granite is used for a variety of purposes by humans like for making structures, podium sittings and as counter tops for many places at homes. Thus, to cater individual's needs there are many companies which polish and redesign granites.

You have to find a perfect crafter to make your home look more beautiful with such stones for which there are many dealers and suppliers available. Such dealers have a vast range of over 1200 natural stones available in different patterns and colours. These granites help the customers to enhance the beauty of their homes. One such dealer is Granitetopia based in Las Vegas and is highly renounced for its designs and crafting.

Women usually spend most of their time at home in the kitchen and are attracted to beauty there. So, kitchen countertops should be the best in business. Countertops are made usually out of marbles and granite. Granites are best for kitchen countertops as they are easy to clean and maintain.

Granite countertops help to make one's kitchen more elegant. Beauty of stone also contributes to increase the beauty of the kitchen. Granite helps to hold up heat and moreover is long lasting if taken proper care. Granite ends up being substantial and also has a value for all the homemakers. Though, Granite is said to be expensive but in recent times it has started being affordable for common class man also.

Nothing is permanent in life, so is granite kitchen countertops; everything has to go through wear and tear. It is very essential that proper care is taken of the granite. Granite comes across acids and oily stuff that are there in the food products, which leave stains.

We wish you all the very best for whatever you are wishing to remodel in your homes.

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How We Found the Top 10 Country Wedding Songs

By Daniel De Henney

For those people that like country music, it's only natural to think about country wedding songs when they are arranging the wedding party. You may already have certain country wedding songs in mind, especially if there are some that hold special significance to you, like the evening you met, or the night he proposed.

How we came up with a list of the Top 10 country wedding songs is based more on the words having amorous meaning and being famous songs that everybody has probably heard, if they are a country music fan. When you are planning your wedding, you will have a diverse audience, so finding a romantic country ballad is something that will appeal to everybody during the ceremony or the first dance at a wedding party.

Most country wedding songs are played at a ceremony that has a country theme for the wedding and reception, so they are a vital part of the special day. Here is the list of our Top 10 country wedding songs, in no particular order

-I Do Cherish You, by Mark Wills-this is a well-known romantic song that hit the charts when it was new. It just sounds like it would be suitable to the good country wedding songs category. - Look At You Girl, by Chris LeDoux-everybody has a favorite Chris LeDoux song, but this one is a just powerful love song that speaks unadulterated devotion! - She's Everything, by Brad Paisley - need we say more. How better to put his love into the words of country wedding songs - Can I Have This Dance, by Anne Murray-this is a traditional romance song that speaks about the rest of your lives, and it has to be in the line up of excellent country wedding songs. - Love Will Always Win, by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood " nearly every man or woman loves these two and many people have included it in their favorite country wedding songs. - How Do I Live, by Trisha Yearwood - this is another one of Trisha's romantic country wedding songs about true love. - I Cross My Heart, by George Strait - one of everybody's favorite country singers, this is one of the perfect country wedding songs. - No Shame, by Jeff Bates - this song speaks about only wanting to be with that unique someone, which makes it part of the country wedding songs some couples consider. - From This Moment On, by Shania Twain - this song sounds like she's singing wedding vows so it has to be included in country wedding songs! - You're Still the One, by Shania Twain - this is another one where she sounds like she's singing the wedding vows. Of course, you can never make a mistake with Shania Twain when it comes to selecting love songs or country wedding songs.

Even though there are a couple artist repeats on the menu, how we came up with a list of top 10 country wedding songs was based more on the substance of the words and the fame of the songs and artists, than anything. There are many of excellent country wedding songs, so it can be hard to make a decision. A number of them may not have ever made the charts. Of course, if any of them have particularly moving emotions when you hear them, then you should incorporate them in your favorite country wedding songs list when making your selections.

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Top 10 Benefits Of A Personal Loan

By Amnesty has allegedly teamed up with the Co-operative Bank to offer Amnesty supporters personal loans. Amnesty receives 50 for each new loan taken out. With lenders offering personal loans for homeowners or UK tenant loans. Personal loan and car loan providers quote an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) which is meant to help you compare the cost of personal loans. But, the way loan providers calculate the APR varies so the best way to compare the cost of personal or secured loans is to look at the Total Amount Repayable (TAR) and at the monthly repayment.

The following article presents the very latest information on high risk personal loans. If you have a particular interest in personal loans, then this informative article is required reading.

There are many uses for personal loans, ranging from small loan amounts to larger loans to cover expensive work such as a much-needed extension to the home, or to finance the purchase of a new car. The loan finding service will match your needs with the right product for you, it is quick, simple, free and carries now obligation. We've searched the whole market to bring you the best unsecured personal loans. All the Best Buys have low rates, helping you keep the cost of borrowing down. Personal loans make the most sense for people who want to repay something over a few years. If you only need the money over six months using your credit card probably makes more sense.

Fast Loans Assistant offers to help find cheaper personal loans. Cheaper personal loans can be searched for every borrower in the UK. We have access to UK lenders who will listen to your personal loans needs whatever they may be. Good or bad credit loans, with loans for homeowners or UK tenant loans, secured loans or unsecured. When you are looking for and comparing unsecured personal loans there are a number of things that you should look at. Firstly, and most obviously, you need to compare the interest rates being charged by various UK loan companies.

Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you're fully informed about high risk personal loans, keep reading.

Loans companies pitch their personal loans rates according to certain risk factors - so if you seem like a risk to them then they will raise their rates accordingly. Some lenders advertise special discounted rates for short periods at the beginning of your loan. Comparing your current personal loans, bad credit loans, interest free credit cards and mortgage rates to help find the best deal that will save you money. So when you have the best online loan, best credit card and best mortgage deals, you may be saving thousands of pounds every year. Despite this warning the UK public still gets heavily on debt from personal loans.

So, qualifying for an unsecured loan at unsecured personal loans is simple and hassle free. Finance teams are different from other personal loans providers - the policy is to work as hard as possible for our customers - that way we keep you happy - and happy customers will use us again - simple. Finding loan information can be a time consuming process, especially if you want to make sure you are getting the best deal possible.

There are many different types of personal loans, before you jump right in, take a minute to find out the difference between fixed interest, variable, secured and unsecured loans. Quite often choosing the most appropriate type of loan will save you money. You can even access financial advice on matters pertaining to bad credit personal loan finances for a better understanding. Enjoy the convenience of applying for a loan at bad debt personal loans. Just to save your time and money we have simplified the whole loan application form.

When word gets around about your command of personal loan facts, others who need to know about high risk personal loans will start to actively seek you out.

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Basic Steps to Becoming a Fitness Instructor

By Jesse Regan

Being a fitness instructor is probably one of the enjoyable jobs, especially for someone who wants to have all the time to stay fit and earn money. Training others while actually working out with them is good for the bodys wellness. It is also rewarding in the financial sense, receiving a good pay for sweating out. More so, there is a unique sense of fulfillment in helping other people get the fit body they long for, making the fitness instructor closer to their hearts. It may not look like it is; however, any fitness instructor would attest that they have a very fulfilling job.

Being paid while having fun similar to that of a fitness instructor is everybodys dream. However, many believed that getting it is just like applying for any other job. That, definitely, will lead the application nowhere. There are certain steps in becoming a fitness instructor that must be considered. These may take a little time of serious preparation but they are all easy, especially for someone who desires the job sincerely.

You must be trained before becoming a trainer. You must join a fitness class so you can study the instruction techniques while you workout to a body fit for the job. It is necessary that you get into a fitness training held by an ace instructor so you can learn his methods. Take note also, of how he relates with each person in his class. It is people you are going to handle in a fitness class. Therefore, you must be rid of all traces of shyness and become amiable to everyone wishing to stay fit.

Fitness instruction requires an adequate amount of scientific knowledge. For him to be persuasive, the potential fitness instructor should study basic human anatomy. Being able to clarify what good an exercise does to the human body will make his class strive harder in the workout. Another plus is a little knowledge in psychology. Both factors are valuable in informing and encouraging the fitness class to give importance to their workout, a major role the fitness instructors play.

If it is possible, train in more than one field. Having more than one expertise in a field of fitness training gives an edge over the others. Of course, you do not need to learn all. You just have to single out those that are more holistic in their approach. Being certified in your fields of expertise can give you even greater advantages. You should also be a certified to apply CPR, another badge of merit. Any gym loves to have a CPR-certified trainer in its list to assure its clients of safety while they workout.

When you are ripe enough for the job, then look for somewhere, you could send your application letter. Try putting yourself as their substitute instructor, if the gym management has enough fitness instructors at work. That should give you an opportunity soon to show your skills. These are the few nuggets about weight training diet that you can learn online.

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The Easy And Correct Way To Put Lights On A Christmas Tree

By Giselle Taylor

Without a doubt, Christmas is made all the more special by the sweet smelling, lush fir sitting in ones living room-- decked out in glittering lights and basking in the carols sung by a completely sated family. Dont get me wrong, the holidays are more than the decorations"but dont you agree that the general festive feeling is greatly aided by the atmosphere it finds itself in? Its time to enjoy your holidays; and to help you with that, here are helpful pointers to show the correct way to put lights on a christmas tree.

Do you have christmas lights stored away in your attic or basement somewhere? If you do, bring them out and check to see if they are still working. Replace busted bulbs but never attempt to fix frayed wires. Covering exposed wired with tape does not minimize the danger. Buy a new set of lights. It will be cheaper than the potential danger these fire hazards can cause.

As a practice, the rule is to use 100 bulbs for every foot of christmas tree to be decorated. So that means if you have a six foot tree, you need 600 bulbs; and if you have a seven foot tree, 700 bulbs. Consider buying several shorter strands of the needed number of bulbs. It will be easier for you to hang, plus troubleshooting busted bulbs will not be too much of a hassle.

There are some who start at the crown and work their way downwards in regards to the lights. In my experience, the better way on how to put lights on a christmas tree is by beginning in the lowest tiers first. At least by doing it like this, there will be no tail-like dangling extension cords by your tree.

Clear out a spot for the christmas tree. For synthetic trees you can dismantle, coil the lights around the branch on the lowest tier; after attach the next level of leafy limbs, doing the same thing until you reach the top of the tree. Use a sturdy chair on which you stand on to reach the higher levels. A reliable friend is also advisable to have around to hold the chair steady.

For a live tree, run the cord in the spine of the tree. Wrap the lights all over the branches. Make sure you interweave it between every other limb of every level. Drape the christmas lights evenly as you go up the tiers. When you set the last of them in place, turn off the lights of the room. Step back and see the over-all effect of the now glittering tree. If you are satisfied, begin decorating with the garlands and other ornaments.

Refrain from bringing pets and liquids near the tree to avoid dangerous electrical mishaps. When Christmas is done, take down the lights, carefully disentangling it and wrapping it around a large tissue roll or cardboard sheet.

There you go, the complete and correct way to put lights on a christmas tree. Now you can just sit back, enjoy the twinkling lights and company of great people with delicious meals. Merry Christmas!

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19 August 2009

Information And Tips On No Credit Check Loans

By Preston West

For those people with low credit scores or low wages, "No Credit Loans", are an excellent alternative. Although this loan is linked with much higher interest rates it is an option for those with few choices. Because the loans are usually paid back over a shorter amount of time the huge interest rate may not be a deterrent to borrowing funds. For people that need quick cash for a short term, this could be ideal. Most applicants usually qualify for significant sums of money. The other added feature of this loan process is that you are not required to divulge all of your delicate personal information. The procedure is almost effortless, helping you to reach your financial goals quickly.

Just as there are a plethora of loans available for those with good income and great credit scores, there are many different kinds of no credit check loans accessible to the low wage earner and low credit scorer. These loans will vary from student loans, tenant loans, and basic low income loans. These loans won't entail the individual personal information that traditional loans require. Because these loans cater to the population that is challenged with low credit scores and low wages the no credit loans accommodate their needs.

Loans for tenants are often hard for an individual to obtain because many lenders fear they will have a hard time getting their money paid back. Most loans for tenants come in an unsecured loan. The loan amount will vary according to how much income the tenant makes and how satisfactorily the tenant can repay the loan. A suggested method of acquiring a loan for tenants is to go through the internet. There are many no credit check loans on the internet and this will also allow the tenant to choose which loan has the best terms.

Sometimes, student loans that are no credit check are the only alternative for students in need of extra income. Many college students have not established credit in their names. Actually, most students don't have high wages or credit histories, so they are lacking in both areas. A cosigner may be considered for just these students to get them the funds they need. There are loads of college financial aid opportunities out there that involve no credit check. Federal Stafford loans and both subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Perkins loans are available as no credit check loans. Pell Grants, private grants and scholarships are other solutions for those needing assistance. There are government and state-funded loans for students. Several of these loans will have long repayment terms and low interest rates. Some of these specialty loans will allow the government to make the payments for the student by paying the interest until the college student. Once they graduate they are able to make the payments. Students with no credit are given great rates for loans.

No Credit Check Payday Loans are accessible through the internet and also in one's hometown. These types of loans usually require very little personal information to obtain the loan. Most no credit check loans only require proof of income, a bank statement and perhaps proof of residence. The online payday loans are fast and simple and many of them one doesn't have to fax any kind of information either. They will require a bank account and most prefer that one's paycheck is direct deposited into a checking or savings account. Approval can be within just a few minutes or up to 48 hours. These types of loans should only be used as a short term loan because most have high interest rates and should be paid back as quickly as possible.

Teletrack loans are named after the system that tracks users of payday loans. They require no credit check. This system is used to confirm if person has any delinquent payday loans with other payday loan companies. Teletrack can also validate if that person has had any troubles with any other payday loan business. It can verify if someone multiple loans out at the same time. They can also check pay back history. They will know if the loan is paid back in an appropriate manner. This will also track how many loans were garnered during the past twelve months and the time it took to reimburse the money.

It appears that "No Credit Check Loans", have an easy method for taking out a loan. Very little personal or private information is needed for this type of loan. Payment arrangements are hassle-free. Approval is swift. The turnaround time for receiving the funds is minimal. Basically, all that is needed to get through the process is evidence of earnings, a bank account, and residency. Having a good credit score with a high personal income level is not needed for these loans. The best use of these kinds of loans is for emergencies. Because of the high interest rates, the borrower can exhibit poor credit history, but will want to repay the loan as quickly as possible.

Despite the consequences of using a "No Credit Check Loan", organization, each borrower should appropriately investigate the organization. By investigating the company the borrower can find information on past customer's experiences. The borrower should make sure the organization is valid and uses fair industry practices. There may be some "No Credit Check Loan" companies that try to get more money out of the borrower than they actually are obligated to repay. It is imperative that the borrower keep accurate account of each repayment. The significant issue when attaining any kind of advance is to complete your investigation and properly research the organization. Be sure to validate that they use legitimate business practices so that you can shield yourself from any deceptive business behaviours.

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Pre-owned Manufactured Homes for Sale: Pointers for Finding a Quality Home For Your Family

By Santos Hanhardt

The great thing about buying a used manufactured home is that, unlike a traditional home, it can be moved wherever you need it.

Used manufactured homes can be found in many places. Websites like Craigslist, as well as classified ads in your local paper are both good places to start.

Another great website to investigate is Ebay or specific websites pertaining to the sale of used manufactured homes. Also look in the yellow pages of your telephone book because many manufactured home companies sell used as well as new homes.

Searching for a used manufactured home is only part of the process. You need to be certain that you're buying a quality used manufactured home.

Another step is determining the net worth of the manufactured home. The value of a manufactured home goes down swiftly, therefore, the asking price may not be the value of the home.

Use your local library's reference center and ask for Kelley's Blue Book, which lists vehicle values by brand, year and style; if they don't have the Blue Book, they can obtain the information from another library also. This information can sometimes be found at your local manufactured home dealership, or at the local bank.

The increased value can be decided by additional perks such as extra rooms, garages, decks or porches, and decorative trim. The county appraiers office can give information on appraisals done to the used manufactured home to acquire the amount of taxes.

You'll also want to fully investigate the manufactured home's condition. Manufactured homes age just like regular homes, and they can develop bad wiring, old furnaces, backed-up plumbing and anything that plagues regular home owners.

Hire an appraiser who knows about manufactured homes to determine the condition and value of the home you want. To find an appraiser, inquire at your bank or yellow pages.

If the manufactured home you want is in an area that you wish to be in, you will need to be pre-approved by the park managers in order to stay. This is a step that must be done before acquiring the manufactured home or you might be required to move the home elsewhere. More importantly, be sure to investigate the mobile park thoroughly, as it might not be the dream location you thought it would be.

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Get Ready for Two Months of Great Baseball

By Hank Lucas

The MLB races are finally heating up, as early season steroid talks FINALLY cool down. Almost every division is up for grabs, and the AL and NL wild card standing are also really close. Yet, it seems everyone is already paying attention to football.

Granted, it's the biggest sport in the country, but look at what's going on with baseball! Far better stuff than any preseason action and more significant than a Michael Vick signing! It's coming down to the wire in baseball, and over half the teams in the league still have a shot at the playoffs.

Then on the statistical end of things, some players are doing some extraordinary things and they're mostly going overlooked. For starters, how about what Joe Mauer's doing with the Twins? Leading the league in average, slugging, and on base percentages, he's attempting to become the first catcher to ever achieve this. And he couldn't have a better competitor for the crown in Ichiro.

Also, Albert Pujols still has an outside shot at the NL Triple Crown. He's leading the NL in HRs, tied for first with Prince Fielder, who should give him a good contest, and is within 25 points of Hanley Ramirez in batting average. Now, I know that the batting average split seems a little to big to overcome, but we've seen amazing things from Pujols, and nothing is out of the ordinary in the crazy game of baseball.

The pitching has been phenomenal, especially in the National League. Between Lincecum and Cain in San Francisco, I can't remember the last time I've seen such a powerful pitching duo. Then there's Wandy Rodriguez in Houston, Josh Johnson in Florida, Santana in New York, Cliff Lee in Philly, Clayton Kershaw in LA, and so many people doing exceptional stuff on the mound.

American League pitchers are looking almost just as good. Between Beckett, Verlander, Felix Hernandez, and a breakout season from Zack Greinke, the race is truly up in the air for the AL Cy Young award.

And of course there's Roy Halladay with the Blue Jays. Seems like this guy does the same thing every year and always goes unnoticed, but he's doing it again. A league-high five CGs, an ERA in the 2s, great strikeout totals and one of the highest win totals in the majors. Halladay may very well win the Cy Young award if he finishes strong.

These are some great story lines. People can anticipate football all they want, but I'm excited about baseball. Very excited.

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Its Time To Building A Place Where You Can Relax And Enjoy The Day

By Joe Harrell

A deck is an enticing extension at the out of doors that will let you enjoy the agreeable weather whenever possible. You hang out at your deck, read your novel, let your children play or you can relax with your pets at the deck. You've got to plan and design your deck in your own way so that you enjoy every moment outdoor. When the deck is decorated superbly, it will become a favorite part of your home.

Before beginning making your deck you've got to flick thru several plans and gather the ideas. Choose the deck plan that has already been built successfully. You've got to build a deck that compliments your house. Careful planning is essential to utilise your back yard completely.

The plan of deck starts with the issue of where to put the deck. If you have enough room in your garden or your yard you can place your deck there. The deck you design must not obstruct your navigation and it should be visible. Decks under a garden tree are favorites for nature lovers. Even if you have limited space you can place a straightforward deck there and you can forestall the disturbances by employing walls and fences.

You can connect your deck to your home so that it can be simply accessed. It isn't wise to put a deck in the sitting room. Generally decks are placed close to the kitchen. This will make carrying the dishes awfully helpful. Connecting to deck from two different rooms will make the deck more visible. Instead you can keep your deck away from the living area and place it in your garden. If you have a pond or a lake placing your deck will give you more joy. If your garden has trees or it extends to wood having an open deck under the shade of the tree is a better choice.

Building a wooden deck is a usable choice to have the deck as a leisure place. The floors can be assembled with concrete slabs so that you can use your deck with ease at the winters. You have many deck railing ideas to design your deck. The materials used for deck railing need not be the same as the deck. You may have stainless-steel rails for ensuring security or have a simple wooden rail for a cost effective design.

The size of your deck relies on the scale of your family and your property. If you've got a tiny family living in a little house you may have a mini deck as you will have a tiny group gathered in the deck. The entire design must be proportionate and your deck must blend well with the design of your place so that it looks more natural.

Having different areas in your deck relies on the use of the deck. If you have a deck just for relaxation then you needn't have multiple portions. Depending on the gang that gathers and the activities that occur in the deck, you have got to design your deck. Your deck can be informal as it is going to be your relaxation place. Add those things you enjoy in your deck. You can decorate the deck with plants and shrubs that require low maintenance.

Customise the deck design to suit your necessities. You can plan and design a deck yourself or you can hire Dallas Sunrooms to accomplish the task. Once a deck is built successfully it surely becomes a place for pleasure for your whole family.

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18 August 2009

Vitamin C" The Wonder Supplement

By Anju Mathur, M.D.

Wonder Cure

There is a tremendous amount of evidence in health literature that vitamin C is the most critical nutrient needed for good health and for management of and curing a great number of infectious diseases. Even if the diagnosis is not yet final or other drugs have been given, vitamin C is perhaps the most essential treatment that any patient with a disease should get. This is because vitamin C is a natural antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-toxic and immune booster.

Vitamin C joins directly with toxins or viruses and thus makes them ineffective. This happens very quickly.

The amount of Vitamin C depends upon the severity of the disease but also on the efficiency of the victim's immune system. Most of us would not get serious life threatening illnesses if we took enough vitamin C daily. At the height of the Polio epidemic in 1949, Dr. Frederick. R Klenner, MD, published that he had successfully cured 60 out of 60 polio patients who had presented to his office. Furthermore he presented that none of them had any residual damage. He clearly demonstrated that vitamin C is optimal choice to neutralize and often help eliminate nearly any toxic chemical or substance capable of poisoning the body, including the toxins associated with several of the infectious agents. Vitamin C is undoubtedly the ideal agent for treating virtually any viral infection.

Human race genetically lacks the enzyme gulonolactone oxidase unlike rats and guinea pigs. This enzyme is needed in the last step of conversion of glucose in to vitamin C. 100% GLO deficiency is shared by all human beings.

How does it work!

If allowed to drip intravenously it acts as an oxidizing agent for certain pathological conditions. If allowed to run in rapidly, it acts as flash oxidizer and may correct the condition in minutes. It neutralizes toxins, viruses and histamine. It acts as an anti-clotting agent, anti histamine and anti-infective agent. This has been Dr Klenner's complaint: failure to benefit from Vitamin C use is usually due to inadequate amounts being used for too short a period of time.

Vitamin C combines directly with toxin/virus. This new compound is oxidized by Vitamin C: the toxin/virus and the vitamin C are destroyed. This must be the why C has to be continued after the apparent cure.

Vitamin C Use

Administering huge doses of vitamin C by IV has prevented and cured he following aliments:

Chronic fatigue syndrome (Epstein Barr)

Viral hepatitis - inflammation of the liver, caused by a virus or a toxin and characterized by jaundice, liver enlargement, and fever.

Viral encephalitis

Chickenpox

Herpes infection - marked by the development of blisterlike sores on the skin or mucous membranes of the body.

Viral Pneumonia

Influenza

Rabies

AIDS

The common Cold - characterized by sneezing, sore throat, coughing, etc., caused by an allergic reaction or by a viral, bacterial, or mixed infection

Streptococcal infections - characterized by an extremely painful throat, enlarged tonsils, and sometimes gastrointestinal disturbances.

Amoebic dysentery - characterized by severe diarrhea, nausea, and inflammation of the intestines

Staphylococcal infections - the toxins are a common cause of food poisoning, as it can grow in improperly-stored food

Barbiturates, CO or pesticides or alcohol poisoning - items that injures the health or destroys life when absorbed into the system

Any toxic poisoning e.g. mercury, lead, arsenic, nickel, Aluminum - and other heavy metals

Radiation Toxicity (a systemic condition caused by excessive exposure to radiation, as from a nuclear explosion or accident

Side effects from administration of vitamin C are negligible. Physicians in Australia have given doses up to 300,000 mg resulting in impressive recoveries and no side effects, just healthy patients. A number of terminal cancer victims received intravenous vitamin C in large amounts for eight weeks and blood tests showed no side effects.

Some conventional physicians have feared that vitamin C supplementation causes kidney stones, as the major metabolic end product of vitamin C is oxalate. And most kidney stones are calcium oxalate. But in some respected literature it has been reported otherwise. It can actually help dissolve the stones. So this area remains controversial.

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Automotive Radiator Flush Is A Quick Job

By Wayne Allen

With driving every day and a hectic life style it is easy to let the little things go for a bit to long. When you are in heavy traffic and it is the worst possible time for an mechanical problem that is when it is going to happen. There are some simple automotive repairs that you can do to try to avoid trouble on the road.

A radiator flush is a easy job that most everyone can do. A properly maintained cooling system is important. It keeps the engine cool and it also helps the AC cooling system functioning properly.

Before you begin the job make sure that you have everything you will need. The radiator flush solution and proper amount of coolant. The tools you will need are a rag, screwdriver, funnel and a receptacle for catching and storing the used coolant until it can be disposed of at a proper facility.

The first thing you need to be sure of is that the engine has had plenty of time to cool down. The last thing you want is to be burned by hot coolant (very painful). Once the radiator drain or the lower radiator hose has been removed from the radiator the fluid will drain. Take the cap off to speed up the process.

Be sure that the receptacle is positioned to catch all the engine coolant. If the coolant spills over it can be messy and lead to more clean up time. Coolant can be toxic to animals and it has a sweet taste so they will drink it if you let them and it is not good for them. The solution is do not let them drink it.

When the coolant is finished draining replace the plug or the hose which ever you removed. Then add the radiator flush and fill with water. Put the cap back on the radiator and start the motor. Turn on the heater and let the engine run. The instructions usually call for 10-15 minutes. After the motor has run for the instructed time turn it off and let the motor cool down again.

After the engine is completely cool drain the flush and water into the receptacle again. Then fill the engine with the proper amount of coolant for your area. The coolant bottle should tell you what is recommended for your climate. Some severe climates call for a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. Do not use only antifreeze in your cooling system as it is very corrosive.

There are a few simple automotive repairs that you can do yourself. Just remember to always make sure the radiator and engine is completely cool. The excess fluid should always be stored in an approved receptacle and discarded properly.

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The Great Museums Of London

By Olive Jillian Carter

Throughout Britain there are museums of pretty much every variety you can think of. Even just the ones in London would easily take more than a day to see to their full extent. Here I will go over the highlights of some of the museums of note in London.

The British Museum is home to some of the worlds most incredible historical artifacts and art collections from all corners of the globe. The exhibitions show over two million years of human history from the earliest, most basic advancements, to medieval ironworks, along with an astounding amount of factual information, the experience of the British Museum will be enlightening and inspiring for all.

The Bank of England Museums historical displays include artifacts drawn from the Bank's own collections of books, documents, silver, prints, paintings, banknotes, coins and photographs. There is a display of gold, including Roman and modern gold bars, alongside pikes and muskets once used to defend the Bank. Computer technology and audio visual displays explain the Bank's present day role.

The Design Museum is one of the world's leading museums of modern and contemporary design with a goal to excite everyone about design. Since its foundation in 1989, the museum has won international recognition for exhibitions on modern design, history and contemporary design, for Designer of the Year.

The Imperial War Museum: In 1917, the Cabinet decided that a National War Museum should be built to house and display relics of the Great War which at the time was still underway. The title of Imperial War Museum came from the interest of the Dominion Governments. It was officially established in 1920 and was appointed a governing board of trustees.

Madam Tussauds is now a famous name because of the museum (which was intended as a tribute to her) that displays ultra-life like wax models. The chamber of horrors got given its name by Punch magazine when they say the collection of gruesome French revolution wax depictions. By the year of her death, 1850, she has received massive acclaim and success and would be remembered for a long time to come.

Although the origins of the Natural History Museum go back more than 250 years, it first opened its doors to the public on Easter Monday in 1881. It all started when Sir Hans Sloane, who was a physician and collector of natural curiosities, left his extensive collection to the nation in 1753.Originally Sloane's specimens formed part of the British Museum, but as other collections were added, including specimens collected by botanist Joseph Banks on his 1768-1771 voyage with Captain James Cook aboard HMS Endeavour, the natural history elements started to need their own home. Sir Richard Owen, Superintendent of the British Museum's natural history collection, persuaded the Government that a new museum was needed.

If you visit London and want to visit all of these great places, then to get the most out of them it is likely to take you more than one day. For any trip to be truly enjoyable, a top quality place to stay is a vital ingredient. There are lots of brilliant hotels spread all throughout London and most of them are right by a lot of these great places.

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17 August 2009

Help Your Neighborhood Succeed While You Yourself Prosper

By Leigh-Ann Lemire

Have you ever wanted to become a well-known artist, quit your nine to five job and only do art? Would you like your artworks known about and purchased by many?

To achieve artistic success requires that you attract attention. If you don't put your work out there and make it noticeable, no one will know that they should buy it. It may seem difficult, but in the rest of the article we will discuss some easy ways to make your work known. You can also help other talented folks and your community.

The background data that you need to pull off this project is the fact that whenever artists go into an area and create, the area stops its dwindling spiral and goes uphill. For examples, many an area in Los Angeles has gone downhill, buildings vacated and boarded up but when artists go into the area, the buildings get bought, repaired and the commerce of the area flourishes. One such place is the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. It started as a very bad area to be in, the area was in complete ruins and has only been in existence for ten years - it is now famous, beautiful, safe, well-known and it prospers.

With the recession going on, you may have noticed that there are empty buildings in your area. The buildings may be office buildings, car lots and shops in strip malls. The best use for the empty spaces is for creative endeavors, don't you agree? Can you imagine artists creating in every single empty building space?

The project that follows has been tried and found to work. It's practically free to start. This project will help you succeed in your artistic endeavors, create success for your fellow artists and help your local community flourish, too.

Here's how to do it:

1. Locate creative people in your own area - artists, poets, craftsmen, musicians, actors, etc. These people will help you with the project.

You can find other artists many ways - free classified ads on craigslist.com or kijiji.com will work. Search the internet for other free classified ad sites. Put your zip code in the ad, so it stays in your area.

Make some fliers to distribute house to house in your neighborhood.

Put the postcards or flyers in the businesses nearby.

Ask friends and family about creative people they know. You could go door to door and ask. Some areas have local art groups you could join or attend.

2. Once you have people to work with, create a presentation pack. You do not need to be elaborate with this presentation.

At an office supply store you can buy white glossy paper (about $10), clear plastic sheet covers (100 for about $11) and a presentation binder ($2-$5).

For every creative person, create a presentation sheet that has a picture of the artist and his/her artworks, a brief bio, comments and contact info. Put it together in your presentation pack.

3. Next locate vacant buildings in your neighborhood and find someone to be the salesperson. The artists will create in the empty building and the salesperson will be selling the artworks.

You are going to pay the salesperson a percentage of sales, with bonuses for selling over a certain amount per week or per month. To find the sales person, you can ask friends, family, neighbors - someone in need of work will pop up. You assign the salesperson to get a business license from the city and a tax license from the state. Sometimes these licenses are free; sometimes they require a fee, depending on where you are.

When you find the building you want to use, find the owner or real estate agent responsible for the property.

4. Contact the person and ask for an appointment to do a presentation. If pressed about what the presentation is for, just mention that you are with a group of artists that want to help to get the building leased. That will get you into the door.

5. Spotlight your presentation on the profits to the proprietor/real estate agent. Use these guidelines:

It has been proven to work that when artists go into an area and begin to create, trade flourishes, buildings are bought or leased and the entire area picks up. It would be the fastest way to get their building sold or leased.

Bring up the downtown Los Angeles Arts District success story if necessary - that's a shining example of an area that prospered after artists moved in.

Show the presentation pack - get the owner/agent familiar with the artists' work.

6. If the owner/agent requires insurance in order to let artists work in the area, contact a local alternative school or charity and have them join up with you. They will have the appropriate insurance.

7. Make signs and post them.

Signs can be created on wood, poster board or A-frames. Create colorful signs with arrows indicating the way that read "Artists at Work", "Artists Ahead" and so on. The signs need to be put out on both sides of the street starting at about 50 yards and getting closer. If you created a sign on wood or poster boards, you can easily attach those to poles with bungee cords. Tying balloons to the signs will help to attract attention.

8. Create art.

In the space that you procure, bring completed artworks for the salesperson to sell, then set up a space to create. The artists only need to be concerned with creating, the salesperson with selling. One art form helps to inspire another one, so there will be no lack of inspiration and a beautiful energy will be created that will get attention and sales.

9. Persist.

You will get noticed and sales will follow, as long as you don't quit! Persistence will pay off. You may not have sales the first hour or first day, but if you continue, you will succeed.

10. Do whatever you can think of to bring attention to your area and to your group of artists.

Make some flyers that can be put in area shops.

Invite newspaper representatives, someone from local radio stations, galleries, gift stores, etc., to come visit.

Create a Press Release to send out. You can find a how to article for writing press releases at Help-2-Succeed by going to http://help-2-succeed.com/blog/index.php/press-release-tips-aamp-generator and you can find press release distribution services by going to http://help-2-succeed.com/blog/index.php/press-release-distribution-services

You can also use social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to get the word out. Just put posts about how you and a group of talented folks are creating, where and when. Other posts can be about the latest pieces that you are working on, the inspiration and so on.

When other artists or musicians or actors or anyone who deals with the arts comes by, invite them to join the group.

The more that you attract attention, the better your project will become. The longer that you persist with creating in the space that you procured, the better your sales and the more you will see your community start to flourish.

Soon, you will find that the realtor/owner has leased or sold the space. This isn't a problem. Get the realtor/owner to put in a good word for you so that you can keep your space, after-all, you will be helping the new tenant to get business that is always needed.

To help other artists and communities flourish, pass this around. It is a free project, beneficial to all.

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Factors to Consider when Buying Tropical Fish Tanks

By Darren Bradley

When you plan on taking care of tropical fish, one of the essential things you need to consider is the fish tank to select. But with all of the tropical fish tanks out there, how do you select the right one? Just look at some of these things to consider before making a fish tank selection.

Getting the right fish tank does not depend just on whether or not it will fit your living room. Though you have that to think about, the deciding factor is the fish that youre planning to take care of, and how many of them you plan to put in the tank. The advice is bigger is always better, especially for marine tropical fish that like to have lots of room to swim around in. Bigger tropical fish tanks also means that water stays pure longer, as the toxins are more easily diffused by a larger volume of water.

Standard sizes you can choose from are 60 cm, 80 cm, 100 cm, and 120 cm tank sizes. The size that you would select would also depend on the behavior of the fish that youre getting. Marine tropical fish like to swim around, so a larger tank is what you should get. Also, if you get young fish, a larger tank would give fish sufficient room even if these grow up to be full-sized adults.

Next to consider is the construction and shape of the fish tank. For shapes, there are several, but in general, you can choose from rectangular and round aquariums. This is more a matter of taste and space available in your home.

As for construction, you can choose from either glass or acrylic aquariums. The advantage of glass is that its cheaper and is more resilient to scratches. Glass tropical fish tanks are also perfect for marine tropical fish since its not affected by salinity. The downside is its heavier and prone to breaking and cracks. Acrylic is lighter and tougher, though it can scratch easily and is more expensive.

Once you decide on the construction and type, youd need to consider the equipment. The important devices you should have are a heater and a thermometer. As tropical fish are accustomed to warm temperatures, you would need to simulate that in the fish tank. Thats what the heater is for.

Remember that tropical fish came from a warm climate, thats why you need to simulate their original habitat conditions in the aquarium. To do that, youd need a heater to warm the water, and a thermometer to keep watch of the water temperature. Tropical fish are sensitive to subtle temperature changes, so having a heater and thermometer will protect the well-being and health of the fish.

These are some of the factors you need to consider when looking at tropical fish tanks. Though there are lots of fish tanks to choose from, knowing the size, type, and equipment that youll need would narrow down your choices. Aside from that, it also helps ensure the health of your tropical fish, which also gives you a more fulfilling experience in having them as pets.

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CopyWriting: What To Know

By Kathleen Diaz

Successful advertising is all about communication; verbal communication in particular. Whether you're advertising in print, on radio or television or on the web, copywriting is at the core of your marketing efforts. The way that you get your message across is just as important as the message itself.

As an internet marketer, you're using the written word almost exclusively to get your message out. Even if you're using online video ads, podcasts or other multimedia formats in as part of your marketing strategy, you still need to carefully craft your message to have the maximum impact on your audience.

Having this influence is important for a website owner. They want their customers, visitors or prospects to buy from their site, advertise it to their friends and visit again. For this cycle to continue the reader must feel that they are benefiting from the product or site. Having the appropriate content that has this positive influence will lead the visitors to loyal customers that develop a lasting relationship with the company.

It also means however that you have to make your content extremely easy to scan. The use of subtitles can also help this and you should also keep your paragraphs short and easy to skim. Consider using numbered lists and bullet points as well. Basically the more ways you can break up big chunks of text to make it more inviting to browsers and to make it easier to scan the more success you'll see.

Let's go these questions one by one to give a clearer understanding of what they mean for your marketing message. First of all, is your copy compelling? This is something of a subjective standard, but you (and your readers) know compelling when they see it. Does it draw you in right from the headline and make you want to read further and keep you wanting to read to the very end? This is important; especially your headline and first sentence. People have very short attention spans when it comes to reading a webpage; you have 30 seconds or less to grab them, so make the most of it or they'll leave, likely never to return.

Instead of hiring a marketing company to run a ten thousand dollar campaign you can purchase an SEO marketing package for just a couple of hundred dollars. The best option in terms of affordability is not to work with a publicity firm but to hire a reliable ghostwriting company. In fact, you may get a discount by working with a ghostwriting service, along with extra niceties, than by hiring an individual SEO copywriter. Ghostwriting services usually charge by the project; an experienced the copywriter will charge a high hourly rate depending on experience. You're basically paying for a consultant in this scenario, and that can be pricey.

Finally, always remember that when you're copywriting for the web you have to keep your target audience in mind at all times. Different groups of people will react to things in different ways. A group of scientists handing out awards may be very interested in the mechanical and technological workings of your product. But consumers looking for a bargain on a service they need instead want to see clear benefits that they receive. So remember your audience and target your message to them accordingly.

Remember that in copywriting, you have to Keep it short and to the point, make it clear and outline the benefits of your product and make sure to get your reader's attention immediately; once you've captured their interest, half the battle of making a sale has been won.

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Natural Sweetener Should be Your Only Sweetener

By Jamis Hartley

Hundreds of people are seeking out healthy alternatives to sugar. Some are looking to lose weight or just trying to keep their bodies running smooth. Others, unfortunately, are suffering from health conditions like diabetes and must find a different way to manage their diet. The good news is it can be done. The bad news is there are a lot of tricky products out there to watch out for.

Sugar substitutes like saccharin, aspartame and the like are reproduced and processed in such a way that they are not good for you. When you have the option to use a sweetener that is good for you and works just as well as sugar (if not better), why would you use unnatural substitutes? My best advice is to stay away from any sweetener that is man made. I could be wrong, but in general I think it's good practice to trust mother nature over the good intentions of man.

There are several all natural sweeteners available on the market today. Those you'll maybe recognize are Xylitol, Stevia, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Erythritol and a few others. Currently, the most accepted as an overall best fit as a sugar substitute is Erythritol. Erythritol is made from natural sources of fruits and does not contain sugar, sucralose, aspartame or any other artificial sweeteners. Wouldn't you rather have the choice of natural sweeteners over artificial sweeteners?

Occurring naturally in pears, grapes, melons and mushrooms, Erythritol is calorie free and 100% natural. Erythritol will not cause cavities in your teeth and is easily digested unlike some of the other natural sweetener options. It is widely used in foods and drinks on a commercial level you just didn't know it. As compared to other all natural sweeteners Erythritol is likely to be your safest bet.

Erythritol is also a great natural sweetener for people with diabetes or other medical conditions where sugar is the enemy. If you are using a low carbohydrate diet plan or low glycemic index plan, this is the perfect solution as its number on the glycemic index is zero, contains no carbohydrates and has only .2 calories per gram. Of all the natural sweeteners you can use today, Erythritol does not promote tooth decay, is better for digestion and is perfect for any diet plan. You can use Erythritol in recipes, on cereal or anything you choose to sweeten. More and more people are jumping on the bandwagon and using natural sweeteners for their foods and drinks these days. Before you use any kind of sweetener, make sure your doctor approves and that you have no allergies to certain fruits or plants.

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Learn Blues Guitar the Right Way

By Mark Wilson

Not many guitarists have accomplished the task that playing the blues involves, even though it is popularly believed to be easy. Lessons and a profound understanding of music blues are the two main ingredients that are necessary to play the blues. A whole new perspective can be attained once the guitarist does basic lessons, despite the time associated with these lessons.

Lessons will define a musicians ability to play blues guitar. Lessons and chords are available both online and offline. Due to the fact that this is a specific area in music, many lessons are administered by guitarists who are immersed in its concepts. Websites offer the advantage of a much faster grasp of blues guitar over traditional lessons; however, they lack the physical contact that one would normally have with an instructor. Much discipline is required from guitarists who decide to be personally instructed, as constant practice is of utmost importance.

If a musician wants to learn about speed guitar and blues guitar chords, the Internet is a great source that can create numerous accomplishments for them. Some tricks and tips they can learn through blues guitar lessons are fingering, picking, phrasing and other useful techniques blues guitar greats have mastered. There are several Internet sites that have a list of lessons for beginners, intermediates and advanced guitarists.

Learning blues guitar chords through the Internet can give guitarists time and a sense of flexibility. Musicians can come up with their own schedule depending on their free time. Learning or slacking is up to the guitarist once they understand they have to be consistent with their lessons. A daily dose of the blues will have guitarists playing like a pro in no time.

Guitar with steel strings and that is in the tuning of E-A-D-G-B-E is instrumental for learning tricks of blues guitar. Two other main ingredients that is needed from the musician is his aptitude and ability to read tablatures. Inspiration can come from a blues music CDs and a good chord book. With these in place, the musician can embark on a virtual journey in search of the hundreds of lessons that are available on the internet. The whole experience promises to be an endless one, given the many options that are available in step by step tutorials.

The ease of blues guitar lessons will be determined by the commitment that has been invested. An aspiring musician will be fascinated at how his time and dedication have been esteemed with fruitful end results, especially one that is totally new to a particular area. Guitarists will find they play similar to the guitar idols in no time, due to the numerous options that are available online.

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