How to Reduce the Damage of Acid Burns

QUESTION: My partner had a bad accident and was burned with acid.
We weren't sure what to do, or what household chemicals could have been used to neutralize the acid, so we stuck his hand in ice, and rushed him to the hospital.
He is doing fine, but if it ever happens again, what can we use to reduce the damage?

ANSWER: Chemical burns caused either by acids or alkali are always serious and require prompt medical care.
But you don't have to be a chemist, seeking out a proper neutralizing agent, while precious time is passing, and the burn is deepening.
Just put the affected part under cool running tap water which will rapidly dilute any chemical.
Keep it up for at least 10 to 15 minutes for an acid burn, longer for alkali burns.
Average tap pressure is sufficient but keep it flowing while you are making preparations for transporting the victim to the nearest emergency room.
The cool water will also provide some relief from pain, and you can keep the injured portion wrapped in cool, wet cloths while getting to the hospital, unless you have the advantage of a well trained ambulance crew who may decide to start other appropriate treatments on the way.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

Do Football Players Get Hurt More Often on Artificial Turf?

QUESTION: This may not exactly be in your ballpark, but I hope you know the answer so that we can settle a bet.
I bet that football players get hurt more often on artificial turf.
Am I correct?

ANSWER: It may not be my ballfield (what a terrible pun), but I am interested in sports medicine, and athletic injuries. Sorry, but you can't accurately settle your bet for about two years. According to the most recent information, the answer for now is that with the available data on hand at present, we really can't say yes or no for sure. A new National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) study found that in 1987 more college football injuries occurred on natural grass than on artificial playing fields. That's surprising, isn't it? Also, it is in contrast to several earlier surveys, including one from the NCAA, which showed that more injuries happened on artificial surfaces. Yet that year saw 171 injuries on grass and 145 on artificial turf. Additionally, 12 of the 16 serious knee injuries were on natural grass; as were 23 of 33 shoulder injuries.
However, more leg injuries 15 of 23 happened on artificial turf.
Wide receivers and running backs were hurt more frequently on artificial turf 40 to 22; linebackers and defensive backs more often on grass 61 to 35. The chairman of NCAA's Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports says that it is too early to develop any absolute conclusions from the study.
There really is a need for more statistics to establish the trends and calculate the results.
At least two more years are needed.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

Should Your Child Wear a Bicycle Helmet?

QUESTION: It doesn't matter how often I tell him, my kid won't wear a helmet when he rides his bike.
Should I make an issue of it?

ANSWER: It might be wise to bring the matter up again in a nonnagging way. Wearing a bicycle helmet is important and your child should know this.
About 30,000 people are hurt while riding bikes each year and 650 die, mostly due to head injuries.
Almost all head injuries that occur in bike accidents under 35 miles an hour (and only very fit cyclists exceed that) can be prevented by wearing a helmet. Have you asked your son why he doesn't wear his helmet? Some older models are heavy, hot, and uncomfortable.
Newer bicycle helmets are lighter and allow cool air to flow through.
Although a new helmet would cost $30 to $40 dollars, the money is well spent if it gets worn.
If your son says he won't wear his helmet because his friends will think he's a wimp, try showing him pictures of pro bike riders, all of whom always wear helmets.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

What Happens to Women at Menopause?

QUESTION: It's a terrible time of life for me.
What happens to women at menopause?

ANSWER: In one form or another, many other readers ask this question of me. Menopause is a time of many changes in a woman's body, and the changes result in psychological and physical changes.
Menopause for many women takes place over several years, so that the changes may be slow in occurring.
Changes in life circumstances may coincide with the changes of menopause, so it may be difficult to determine what causes what.
Children grow up and move away, parents die, women and their spouses retire, and all the changes that go along with growing older usually occur during menopause. The physical changes of menopause are many.
The ovaries slow their functioning and eventually stop producing estrogen.
The lack of estrogen creates the "hot flashes" common to menopause, as well as drying of the vaginal tissue, which makes sexual intercourse uncomfortable.
Women are usually protected from coronary artery disease while they are producing estrogen, but menopause robs them of this protection.
Estrogen also protects bones from becoming brittle, so that osteoporosis affects 25 to 50 percent of women at menopause. Women vary greatly in how their bodies respond to menopause.
Some women merely stop menstruating, while others have symptoms that disable them.
Most women report that they fall somewhere in between these two extremes.
Many women complain of anxiety, depression, nervousness, difficulty sleeping and headaches. The distress of menopause can be treated safely with hormone replacement. In particular, hormones can relieve hot flashes and vaginal dryness while preventing osteoporosis.
There has been some concern that hormonal replacement can increase a woman's risk for cancer, but these concerns are largely unfounded.
Careful evaluation prior to treatment, including Pap smear and mammogram, and frequent checkups during treatment will ensure that the hormone treatment is without complication.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

What's New About New Oral Contraceptives?

QUESTION: With IUD's no longer a happy choice, I am trying to decide about methods for birth control.
What's new about new oral contraceptives?

ANSWER: When the pill was first introduced in 1960, it contained rather high amounts of estrogen and progesterone, which created certain undesirable side effects in some of the women taking them.
After years of testing and research, however, it became apparent that such high doses were not necessary for preventing pregnancy.
As a result, new low-dose oral contraceptives have been formulated and these new pills can protect against pregnancy with minimal side effects.
The newest low-dose contraceptives on the market are "triphasic" pills which use three different estrogen-progesterone dosages that match the body's changing needs during the month.
The pills have a different color for each phase, giving the lowest possible dose of hormones that will be effective at each given point in the cycle. Because oral contraceptives were known to cause bad side effects in the past, it is worth mentioning that it is now known that the pill actually offers additional benefits.
Recent studies have determined that oral contraceptive use decreases the risk for both uterine and ovarian cancer, and there is conclusive evidence that there is no association between the pill and breast cancer.
Furthermore, women taking the pill frequently have lighter flows and less trouble with cramps.
Therefore, women who have been skeptical about taking the pill in the past can feel assured that the new pill is a safe and viable form of birth control.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

What's an Orchitis?

QUESTION: I'm not sure the word is correct, but I have a personal interest in the condition.
What's an orchitis?

ANSWER: It is a relatively uncommon infection of one or both testes.
Orchitis is usually seen in adults and frequently it is one of the more painful aspects of a mumps infection.
Twenty to thirty percent of mumps patients get orchitis of one testes about a week after they have contracted the mumps virus. However, syphilis and even tuberculosis can bring on this condition.
A person who suffers from orchitis initially has a sudden high fever followed by extreme pain in the testicular area, and soon is nauseous and vomiting.
The scrotal area becomes bright red and filled with an abnormal amount of fluid. The infected testis is hard to the touch, swollen and terribly tender. (Patients with this condition are notoriously "testy." Do you think this is where the adjective comes from?) Bed rest is recommended along with some cold packs and perhaps painkillers.
It is best to support the scrotum by elevating it to relieve pressure upon the testicles.
Antibiotics can be used if bacteria are identified as the cause of the infection.
In severe cases, a cortisone drug is prescribed to relieve pain, or surgery is performed to reduce testicular pressure.
Half of all orchitis victims, whose condition stems from mumps, lose the function of the infected testicle.
Sterility, however, is rare in spite of this loss.
It is obvious that this is a serious condition, and a personal interest demands a personal consultation with your own family physician, to determine the implications for you personally.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

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What is a Multilayer PCB?

A Multilayer PCBs consist of multiple layers of electronic components placed over each other.

Through-hole construction was the technology that was used to deal with planting the electrical components through the holes on the Printed Board Curcuit and then soldering them together. When this technology was found wanting in complex cases, Point-to-Point construction technology evolved. This proved to be better than its predecessor, but in no way is it comparable to a multilayer PCB. The development of multilayer PCB has allowed electronic companies to drastically cut down on the cost and size of their products.

The functionality of a multilayer Printed Board Circuit depends on the internal connections between the various components that make up the entire device. Until and unless these components work in tandem, the device is non-functional. In the case of most technology, the urge to improve product performance makes the products bulky, whereas the flexible design of the multilayer PCBs has entirely replaced the rigid single-layered PCB design. The high-class wiring and the flexible parts have improved the performance of many products, especially automated and complex devices such as computers and cellular phones. Technology today has come a long way, culminating in the manufacture of multilayer PCBs that can contain as many as twenty-four layers, depending on usage and the complexity of the product itself. Multilayered PCBs have also facilitated the ease of manufacturing, since most of them are pre-mounted and prefabricated. Although manufacturing these prefabricated multilayered PCBs is a complex process, the final stage has now become a matter of assembly rather than manufacturing.

Any discussion of this technology would be incomplete without mentioning the tools and materials that are required for using a multilayer PCB. These are:

*Powerful drill
*Copper etcher
*Laminating press
*Copper plating cell
*And most importantly - a well-ventilated area

The reasons behind the development of the multilayer PCB are numerous, although some may think the technology was unnecessary while standard PCBs were doing fine. As discussed earlier, a multilayer PCB has a more flexible structure and can considerably reduce the size of the device. This is not the only reason. The cost of production using conventional PCBs was very high and costs only increased with new developments. By contrast, a multilayer PCB, in addition to providing revolutionary on-board components, more often than not needs only reprogramming. Moreover, mass production has become easier due to prefabricated multilayered PCBs. Instant installation or assembly of multilayer PCBs means electronic companies have definitely experienced a rise in their production rates.

In case you are wondering about the longevity or quality of these circuit boards, they are very well packaged and can be left as they are for future use. Once each board is completed, it is thoroughly tested to make sure that it functions properly. In cases of failure, the repair process is easy and can be achieved by replacing the board itself instead of resorting to component-level troubleshooting.

Jonathan Weller writes on topics such as Multilayer PCB, Attenuation and Fiber Optics for The Tech FAQ.

Convert DVD to AVI

Today it is possible to convert DVD to AVI and also AVI to DVD format. These two tasks and many others can now even be performed with a single piece of video editing software.

AVI is a type of a video format which is commonly used today, and you can use a special piece of software called a DVD ripper to convert the AVI format into a DVD format with a single click.

Special Software for the Conversion

Most of the DVDs are high quality, and as a result of this are large in size. An average DVD can store 4GB of content. You can use special video software which converts the DVD content into an AVI or a MPG file with the same quality of the DVD but which takes up less space.

Software Has User Friendly Interface

Video software has a user friendly interface that will guide you through a step by step process of converting the DVD into AVI format. You should first insert the DVD into your DVD drive and then start the program. If DVD files are stored on the computer itself you can start ripping the files from the computer immediately.

Settings in Software

You can now make the relevant settings in the input setting dialog box as well as in the audio settings dialog box. In the output settings dialog box you can opt for settings as to whether to convert in AVI format or MPG format. You can even select the screen size, video format [PAL or NTSC], and audio quality level.

Compression Methods

Audio compression methods such as Lame MP3 can be used where the quality of sound is excellent and the size of the sound file is small. You can set the output settings in the export settings dialog box; you can also choose settings for display on widescreen monitors or normal monitors. Next is the setting for the max frame number. You can leave the other settings at their default value as these are mostly designed for use by professionals only.

Destination for Saving

You can then use the file menu to browse to the destination folder where you want the final AVI file to be saved. Then click on the record button and the process of conversion will begin. You can also use the conversion software to convert audio files from the DVD to MP# format or other formats such as FLV and MP4. The converted AVI files can then be save to your computer system or portable music player.

Use a Decryptor

You can also convert DVDs into small AVI files by using the split DVD option. Using this converts only the part of the DVD that you want to see. If an error occurs in converting into AVI format because of extra copyright protection, you can simply download a decryptor such as DVD decryptor and remove the protection.

Most of the software for converting DVD into AVI format is available at very reasonable rates - only professional video software like Pinnacle studio with extremely advanced functions and settings will set you back a few hundred dollars.

Jonathan Weller writes on topics such as DVI, LCD and CRT for The Tech FAQ.

Coffee Arabica

Content of caffeine in arabica coffee beans different. Maximum quantity of caffeine contains arabica grows in Colombia. As a whole, content of caffeine depends on location of plantation. That is the height of arabica plantations above-sea level, composition of the soil. For example, arabica beans harvest from mountain plantation, contains half as much caffeine than coffee from the “valley” plantations. If you need a light tonic effect should choose the “mountain” arabica, but if you want more active exciting effect, should choose arabica coffee harvested in the valleys. Right away after harvest arabica is worked. This is done to separate the grain from the shell. There are two ways of processing coffee beans on arabica plantations - dry and wet. Depending on that distinguish “dry”, “completely washed” and “half-washed”. Method of arabica work base on how much water available in the area. Availability of special equipment for work of arabica beans also has significance. So arabica subject to dry work in Brazil and Ethiopia. All other countries traditionally subject to wet work. Resource: Arabica Coffee Arabica Coffee Beans

Popular Work at Home Scams and the Gullible Home Business Opportunity Seekers.

The Internet is exploding with all kinds of Scams. Searching for a legitimate work at home business opportunity is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Some of the Work at Home Scams that capture the imagination of gullible people are, envelope-stuffing, craft assembly, chain letter e-mails, data entry jobs, and business opportunities.
It is very unfortunate that the most vulnerable in society are the victims of the work at home scams. Stay at Home Moms, Retirees, Students and even the Disabled people, anxious to earn some quick money are the victims and often their desire to start a new home business is gone for ever.

1. Envelope Stuffing:

The Scammers promise you a dollar or even five for folding newsletters or broachers and sealing in an envelope. The whole thing appears so simple and attractive that you are determined to join up by paying a fee. To your utter dismay you will soon find out that there is no such company to do business with, except some useless advice on how you can make money by envelope stuffing.

2. Craft Assembly:

These schemes trick you to invest in a start up fee of a few hundred dollars to buy raw materials, promising to buy back the assembled products. Again to your utter dismay you will find out that payment for your products are not forthcoming. The excuse being that your products are sub-standard.

3. Chain Letter e-mails:

These scams tell you that you can make several hundred thousand dollars by sending an e-mail along with a specified amount of money by mail to the top names in a list after adding your name at the bottom of the list. Your name is supposed to move up the list thus enabling you to receive money from new members. The trick here is to manipulate the names of the scammers to be at the top and fraudulently make money. Joining this can land you in serious trouble.

4. (MLM)/ Pyramid Schemes:

There are well known legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) schemes while at the same time there are Pyramid schemes that pretend to be MLM schemes. If your financial success is dependent largely on recruiting others rather than selling useful products or services then this MLM business opportunity could be a Pyramid scheme and you should keep away from this. Pyramid schemes are illegal in many countries and you can be charged for participating in these schemes

5. Data Entry Jobs:

Here the scammers falsely promise you data entry jobs through which you can earn money working from home and without any need for traveling to an office. In order to get these data entry opportunities, you need to register online on the scammer's website and pay registration fees, and only after you register you can get started. Once you realize that it is a scam and that there are no data entry jobs as such, you will naturally want your money back. Unfortunately you will not get a refund in spite of their "money back guarantee". You can thus loose a couple of hundred dollars or even more. There is no denying the fact that there are genuine providers of data entry jobs.

6. Business Opportunities:

The advertiser offers the business opportunity to the gullible opportunity seeker to make huge sums of money for doing almost nothing. There is no need for selling, or promoting the product. They promise to look after everything. Most of these scammers do not have any address. They will provide only a phone number. There will be no one there to answer your call except a message requesting you to leave your message, name and phone number.

Conclusion:

Always read the advertisements carefully. If the business opportunity promoted, sounds too good to be true, then the sooner you move out and look elsewhere the wiser you will be. You will have probably saved yourself from work at home scams and continue to maintain your enthusiasm to start a legitimate home business.

Copyright © 2008 Kanaga Siva.

Kanaga Siva is an experienced Author, Internet Marketer and Social Worker. For more Information on Scams and Identity Thefts and Internet Marketing you are welcome to his Website and Business from Home Ideas Blog.

Why Choosing These Quality Treadmills Won't Break Your Budget.

Just imagine the convenience of owning your own home treadmill. You won't waste time wading through endless traffic lights driving to and from the gym. You'll save yourself some serious money, as you won't have to fill up as often at the local gas station. And that sexy summer body you've always wanted is possible. Sounds amazing doesn't it?

But you must take action right now.

By making your treadmill purchase online, you are saving up to a remarkable 45% off over purchasing at a store. What you may not know is that the quality of the treadmill will have a major impact on helping you lose weight and get into shape quickly.

Knowing how to select the right treadmill for your personal goals can be daunting. Hey, with all the choices out there, it can confuse me. So how can you know what ultimately separates the great treadmills from the rest? In the little time it takes you to read this article, you'll learn the top six benefits that will let you easily decide which treadmill is right for you.

1. Check deck and belt integrity. This is the part of the treadmill that will take the continual pounding from your shoes. A deck that is cushioned and soft is important for joint health but must also stand up to your successful and continual running, jogging, and walking routines day in and day out.

2. Warranty duration. Protect your fitness investment with a great warranty to give you that extra peace-of-mind. The number one reason individuals don't reach their fitness goals at home isn't lack of interest and motivation. It's because they've purchased a machine that has become a broken down piece of junk; it's as useless as the warranty that ran out in one month. Make sure to purchase a treadmill that has a lifetime warranty on the frame and at least a one-year warranty on labor.

3. Take into account who else will be using the treadmill. Are there going to be other family members or friends using the machine beside yourself? If so, what are their goals? What exercises do they hope to perform on the treadmill? Knowing this simple information will allow you to really get specific with what type of treadmill you want. Also, the more people that will use the machine the better warranty you should have.

4. Power requirements for the treadmill. From casually walking to sprinting on your treadmill, it won't benefit you if you don't select the correct horsepower. Be certain you select a treadmill that delivers at least 2.0 continual horsepower. Anything less and the motor will become compromised due to its lack of power.

5. Extra features. Look beyond the stylish advertisements and really get down to the "meat and potatoes" of which treadmill is really going to help you lose weight and be fun to exercise on. An extra cup holder and a magazine rack for reading are nice but are they really going to help you lose your stubborn belly fat? Choose practicality over flashy.

6. Go for the buy. Carefully compare which home treadmill will meet your exact needs. MyHomeFitnessReview.com has the planet's best ratings and user reviews of only the best quality in-home treadmills on the market today that are guaranteed to help you lose weight. Along with your free exercise program e-book to help kick start your fitness success, you can't go wrong.


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Troy is a sought after certified personal trainer throughout much of the tri-state area. While accomodating clients both online and off, Troy provides expert advice on the best, top quality home fitness machines in the world today on his website http://www.myhomefitnessreview.com!

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A Discussion of Alcoholism

QUESTION: You might help a great many people if you took the time to discuss the disease of alcoholism.

ANSWER: Experts name alcoholism as the single biggest medical problem facing our nation today.
Nearly 18 million adults in this country are problem drinkers, and 10 million of them can be considered alcoholics.
Alcohol is a factor in nearly half of all murders, suicides, and accidental deaths. Alcohol claims at least 100,000 lives a year 25 times as many as all illegal drugs combined. The cost of treatment for alcoholism and related disorders is nearly 15 percent of the national health bill, about $117 billion a year. There is controversy over whether alcoholism is a disease or a behavioral problem, and emerging evidence suggest that a genetic factor may be involved. Regardless, there is no question that alcohol can damage the liver, brain, stomach and heart.
In most cases, the more alcohol consumed, the greater the damage.
Alcohol is also suspected of causing breast cancer in women, although this has yet to be proved. There is agreement that alcoholism should be treated, but confusion about the best approach.
Studies show no clear-cut advantage to inpatient versus outpatient programs, residential or nonresident settings, longer versus shorter programs, intensive or less intensive methods. Alcoholics Anonymous strongly advocates total abstinence and maintains that an alcoholic is never cured, only controlled and AA has helped more alcoholics than any other treatment program. The outcome of treatment is difficult to evaluate, but most patients who are likely to do well have jobs, stable families, no history of past treatment failures, minimal involvement with other drugs, and minimal mental health problems. Although some programs use sedatives, most experts believe that alcoholics can be helped with counseling alone. Education, psychotherapy, relaxation training, vocational counseling, family support and antidepressant therapy all play a part in inpatient programs, and there are now more than 1,000 treatment centers in the U.S.
In addition, hundreds of thousands of friends and families of alcoholics have turned to Al-Anon and other family-therapy organizations to help them cope with this problem in their lives. Even though every state in the country has raised the legal drinking age to 21, drinking among teenagers persists; studies show that two out of three high school seniors have drunk alcohol in the past month, and about 5 percent drink daily.
One in four families have had alcohol-related problems. Experts are not optimistic that there will ever be a cure for alcoholism. But they agree that psychological and emotional supports, like those offered by Alcoholics Anonymous, will always be instrumental in controlling the problem. The future may include drugs that block the craving for alcohol the way methadone supplants heroin.
The currently available medicine Antabuse works only in the most highly motivated patients. Medical professionals believe that any treatment is better than no treatment.
Because early intervention leads to the highest success rate, it is important not only to seek help, but to pursue it as soon as an alcohol-related problem is suspected.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

A Motorcycle Tour of South Africa A Ride to Remember

Traveling can be one of the most enriching experiences in a person's life. Getting to see the world, entering different cultures, admiring breathtaking landscapes and meeting new and interesting people is something many people dream of. And when you can add a little adventure to your traveling, say, visiting a truly amazing country or traveling in a less conventional way, things couldn't get any better. How does a motorcycle tour of Africa sound? Going on a motorcycle tour of some of the most beautiful and exciting cities of South Africa is an opportunity that you should not miss out on.

South Africa is a very special and inviting country. Attractive offers to go on a tour in South Africa are available from a series of promoters. However, a motorcycle tour of South Africa is a unique experience and this kind of offer is not widely available. If you are passionate about motorcycling, you will certainly enjoy a motorcycle tour of a wonderful country, where there is so much to be seen and so many new experiences to be part of. A motorcycle tour of South Africa can be quite similar to a luxurious trip to this country, except for the fact that you will not be traveling around the country in a car or limousine, but on a motorbike, together with several other riders and a guide. We are talking about luxurious accommodation and excellent meals. Typically, a guided motorcycle tour package includes a lot more than just meals and accommodation. The motorcycle and its insurance are of course included in the tour package. Apart from that, you will also benefit from communication systems, medical and life insurance, the assistance of one or more tour guides, a back-up vehicle, a spare motorcycle, petrol, a tour booklet, toll fees, dinner, bed and breakfast and light refreshments on tour. Some of the good motorcycle tours also include cultural evenings, as well as visits to certain places of interest in South Africa, such as the Apartheid Museum or a Gold or Diamond Mine.

If you want to make your trip to South Africa even more memorable, you can opt for a motorbike safari. Aside from all the features presented above, a motorbike safari also includes, as you might have guessed, an elephant-back safari. This means that on top of all the thrill you get from traveling all over South Africa on a motorbike, you will also get a taste of all world-renowned African safari. After all, what's the fun in visiting Africa if you don't go on an elephant-back safari? A motorbike safari can be a very interesting a memorable experience. Seeing so many wonderful places, being part of a totally different culture (even if only for or week or so), trying out the amazing traditional cuisine and visiting some of the most interesting places in South Africa certainly accounts for a trip to remember. And if you make an informed choice of a motorcycle tour package, namely one that includes a lot of interesting activities and many amazing places to visit, as well as everything you need on your journey, all you have to do is relax and enjoy your touring experience.




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please review this webpage http://www.triumphtours.co.za

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There is a lot of appeal in the access that online horse racing betting gives a punter to information, statistics, race conditions because these are the main factors that will be used to assess the probability of a horse’s chance of success. It’s a lot easier and user-friendlier to be able to search for this information online than it is to thumb through a newspaper, which can only really improve you horse racing betting experience.
Track side betting is one of the most popular forms of gambling, with people still turning out in droves to watch the races and place a wager on their favourite horse. But this popularity is not stopping horse racing betting from joining the online gambling boom and taking some of the business away from the bookkeepers and horse racing betting establishments. It helps that most horse racing betting sites guarantee to exceed their land based counterparts, their lower margin helps to keep the returns higher for punters.
By horse racing betting from the comfort of your own home, in front of your own computer you are only going to improve your chances of a win, because you are going to be more likely to make a solid selection. This is because you are more likely to make your selection based on statistical trends than a hunch and you are less likely to get caught up in the excitement of the horse racing betting moment and over reach yourself financially. The information that you will have access to online is going to be the most recently updated, which is of particular importance when you are comparing the alternative, Friday selections printed before noon for the papers can’t take into account the effect an overnight storm will have on those tracks for the Saturday races and this could seriously affect your horse racing betting.
There are heaps of additional features on the horse racing betting websites that are springing up all over the Internet. You can subscribe to informative newsletters that will give you tips and information about strategy and horse racing betting systems. There are glossaries and articles to read if you are new to horse racing betting or perhaps just new to the online phenomenon. There are even forums and email addresses that you can address your horse racing betting questions to.
But perhaps one of the most incredible and intriguing aspects of the online horse racing betting development is the growth of virtual horse racing betting sites. These are websites that deal only with virtual horses and races, they don’t really exist but people are horse racing betting with them anyway. There are two main sites online to check out Raceclubs and Digiturf, and it could be worth a look because the concept is fascinating. Each member is the owner of a virtual horse racing stable and owns as many virtual horses as they want, which can then be involved in horse racing betting. The detail of the world is extraordinary; it even extends to designing your own silks and running time trials with you virtual horses to make sure that they are fit to race. The racing may be ‘virtual’ but the horse racing betting is real and there are thousands of dollars of prize money involved.

Japanese Hair Straightening: Too Expensive? - Hair Salon Orlando

Like many people you may be interested in having straight hair. You simply find a straight hair style more appealing. Therefore, if that is the case, you will want to consider Japanese hair straightening. Through this article you are provided with an overview of how Japanese hair straightening works.

Basically speaking, Japanese hair straightening is a permanent method for straightening human hair. Unlike the use of chemical relaxers which are designed to smooth our hair, the Japanese hair straightening is a much more involved procedure.

Japanese hair straightening does involve the use of chemicals. Once the chemicals are applied, the Japanese hair straightening moves onward to the hair being ironed piece by piece. After the complex ironing process is completed, the hair is then rinsed and blown dry.

Depending on the thickness and actual condition of your hair, the entire process of Japanese hair straightening may take from two to eight hours for you. Therefore, if you do want to undergo the Japanese hair straightening process, you need to be prepared to be patient.

Japanese hair straightening is one of the more expensive methods for straightening hair. However, because it lasts, you will not have to have repeat procedures as is the case with other straightening processes. Therefore, in the end, Japanese hair straightening proves to be cost effective.

Hair Extensions: Something for You? - Hair Extensions Jacksonville

For any hair styling, the hair extensions play a major role. These extensions cling onto the existing hair creating a new style. The extensions are available in different patterns and styles suitable for women of all ages. These hair pieces are used for styling as well as to enhance the look. As women get older their hair becomes thin, and hence they are looking for some means to get healthy look with their hair. They use extensions for adding volume to the existing hair. Hair extensions can be either glued or fused to hair for creating volume and styles.

The latest trend in hair styles is long voluminous hair. The clip-on hair extensions are highly popular among celebrities and top models. You might have seen your celebrity coming with different hair styles in different days. Sometimes, her hair may be long straight and at other times, it may be long and curly. So does she possess that long voluminous hair? Definitely not. She is actually using hair extensions. Jessica Simpson uses these extensions to give a different look to her hair. Following her, many Hollywood celebrities are using clip-on hair extensions.

The greatest advantage with clip-on hair extensions is that they can be attached to hair without the help of any expert. They can be glued or pinned with the existing hair. Nobody can ever tell you that you are actually using hair extensions unless you tell them obviously. These clip-ons are removed at nights and then used the next day morning. You can create new styles by attaching the extensions in minutes.

The latest trend in hair extensions is the use of extensions that are curly. Synthetic curled hair extensions are available in plenty of colors and styles. They can be just attached to your hair using clips or glues for creating wavy long hair. Human hair extensions are costlier but you can curl or straighten them as you wish. You need to keep your hair ironer in the cupboard locked, if you want to be in the latest fashion arena. Sexy curls are hot and you can add volume to your hair by means of these extensions. Long wavy curl hairs are now found in all the ramp shows and these are made possible with the extensions. Every woman who wants to have a great personality is now using hair extensions for having voluminous hair. Many online stores are selling these extensions that are exclusively designed.

Risks to Consider When Gathering Information

Letвs say youвve been embarking on a massive research campaign. You decided to print postcards with survey questions on them to send out to all of your customers on your mailing list. Maybe these postcards instead have a link to a website for them to go to in order to answer an internet survey. Maybe instead youвll still print postcards, but youвll hand them out in your store instead to be certain that the customers you want to target the most get them. Or you could set up a survey group of some kind to ask people more detailed questions.

These are all different ways you can go about researching, but all of them have certain risks to consider that might alter your end results, and affect your research. If you arenвt careful you might fall into a trap that leads to inadequate information that harms your future marketing.

Iвve seen a company before who decided that they wanted to expand their market base. In order to do this they decided that they were going to research their customer base to get a better feel for what was working and what they needed to improve on. So they used one of those approaches I listed above, they made up some color postcards with various questions on them, and they handed them out in their store.

From this information they formulated a marketing push and sent it to a new mailing list, but the results were lackluster. They had gathered plenty of information and they had followed it closely, but people just didnвt care about their new ads. Why was it? They interviewed the wrong people.

They spent their time focusing on their current customers and what those people thought rather than ask the people who werenвt shopping at their store. The thing about surveys is that your most loyal customers are the ones most likely to respond, and if you want to generate new customers, these people wonвt be the best ones to talk to.

Consider who youвre surveying along with what their answers are to the survey questions.

Something else to consider is how truthful people are going to be when answering your questions. Are they just telling you what they think you want to hear, or are they just throwing out an answer without much thought because they donвt care as much? These are hard to watch for, and require that you do a good analysis of your data in order to pick out those who werenвt taking things seriously.

Research is the life blood of marketing, but only good research is going to help improve your sales. You have to know how to research and what to consider in order to get the best results, and the most relevant data.

The Often Missing Element

I was just thinking about the Summer Olympics the other night. While I can hold my own in a lot of sports, it's my twin brother Vince (no we're not identical) who received the Olympic share of the athletic genes from our family's gene pool. The Summer Games are my favorite вЂ" they have all the sports I love to watch (but could never do) like 10 meter diving, gymnastics and marathon running вЂ" as well as the sports I can play like volleyball, basketball (I was the best dribbler on my preschool team) and ping-pong. Now, I get cold just thinking about the Winter Games and all that snow. Plus who wants to slide down a mountain on their butt? Summer is my favorite.

Watching the Summer Olympics is always an engaging pastime for me but finding time in my busy schedule to actually sit down and watch them is a different story. The spectacle of the top athletes in the world, women, some hunky men, all competing against one another while at the pinnacle of their physical condition and training, I find just incredible, but it's hard for me to find time to watch their Olympic feats.

I was really lucky the other day. Tom and I were at a friend's house on the final Saturday night of the 2008 Games. The video-babysitter was on when we arrived and was already tuned to the broadcast of the final competitions. After dinner as we sat around and sipped our cups of healthy green tea (actually large goblets of red wine), we watched some of the final medal rounds.

When the men's 10 meter diving came on I was immediately excited (and not just by thoughts of men in Speedos). The announcer let on that the Chinese team was overpowering the competition. They'd already taken 7 of the 8 gold medals for diving and were well on their way to a sweep of the entire Olympics. Their main contender Zhou Luxin had a solid lead of more than 30 points going into the sixth and final round.

Australian diver Matthew Mitcham had started the day in ninth place after a poor first dive. Watching him climb out of the pool and head for the warming showers I was struck by his attitude. Even though he was behind and looked like he had no chance of winning a medal, or even finishing in the top five, he seemed to be having the time of his life. His joy was expressed in every movement. He seemed excited just to be diving in the Olympics! After his fourth dive he had moved up to third place and after his fifth, into second! Each time he came from the pool he looked happier than the last. He smiled and waved at the cameras like it was one of the happiest days of his life вЂ" which it later turned out to be.

The other divers looked like they were dealing with the stress of the competition, especially in light of the commanding lead held by Zhou. None of them seemed to be having fun. The Americans, who'd had high hopes coming in, looked especially stressed. Buddhists believe that comparison is the killer of joy. That certainly was true in the Water Cube in Beijing, at least for everyone but Matthew. He was obviously full of joy.

Despite his slow start, you could see his inner joy had released his creative capacity and athletic power. Watching him smile and wave to the camera after each dive it was hard to believe that he'd actually quit diving back in 2006, burned out and battling with depression. He described his feelings in the pool that day in a later interview saying "I didn't feel that much pressure from the Chinese. I didn't feel any pressure from anybody. I was not going to let anything external affect how I was feeling. Only what's in your mind can affect how you dive."

In the last dive Matthew was behind the leader Zhou by over 30 points. On Zhou's fifth dive he'd scored three perfect tens. If Matthew was comparing himself to Zhou he was certainly in trouble. At this point, if I were Matthew, I'd be thinking "Okay, let's not embarrass ourselves with a belly-flop, let's just finish," but that's not what was happening.

On the final dive, one that should have been a textbook, no-brainer clincher, Zhou entered crookedly, scoring only 74.80 points. Matthew was next on that 30+ ft. platform and his final dive, a back 2ВЅ somersault with 1ВЅ twists and a 3.8 degree of difficulty(!), not only earned him four perfect ten scores, but a total of 112.10 points making it the highest-scoring dive in Olympic history!

When he came out of the water you could tell he felt good about his dive even though he didn't yet realize he'd gotten the gold. He was just ecstatic about his performance. His inner joy was radiating so strongly on the outside.

Later, I thought about his words "I was not going to let anything external affect how I was feeling. Only what's in your mind can affect how you dive." How true that is вЂ" not just in diving into water, but diving into life and diving into your legal nurse consulting business.

How many of us have let comparison to others rob us of our inner joy? How many of us let something external affect our joy? I'm not a saint (surprised?), so a woman with a more expensive purse or a better looking husband (no such thing), not to mention those darn 48 education companies ahead of me in the Inc. 5000, can rob me of my inner joy. Not to mention that #%!!&# slow driver in front of me or that clueless person who reaches the front of the line in Starbucks without a clue what they want, makes me want to forget my inner Buddha and instead become a push-them-into-oncoming-traffic-kinda-gal.

Without that inner joy (or caffeine), I'm not putting in the 110% I need to make my company grow, to make my family feel loved or to just do my job. I'm not putting even 5% into myself to make me the person I am. Instead, I'm subtracting, dividing and devising, creating ways to hold myself down, back and under. I'm suddenly my own worst enemy. My picture should be in the post office or on "America's Least-Wanted," not on the cover of "V."

There's always someone at the gym who's lifting a heavier weight than I am (darn him) or another businesswoman whose success has come easier to her. It's easy to compare ourselves to others, to envy their success or to covet something they own or wish you'd thought of something they've done first. Nothing robs me of my inner joy faster than to slip into what I call "comparison stopping."

I call it that because it not only stops my creativity and productivity, but it keeps me from being myself and turns me into a person who wants to be someone else. When I find myself in that state (yes I do more often than you might believe), I try and take a step back and reset my thinking to recover my joy, to recover the fun my comparison has stopped.

When you find yourself "comparison stopping" step back. Take a minute. We all have something to be joyful about. Look around you. Take a deep breath вЂ" take several more. Look at pictures of your family, pet your cat or just think about that glass of wine with dinner (always works for me). Be joyful. Life is way too short. We all have challenges but how we choose to face them is what makes some people gold medalists.

Matthew Mitcham's inner joy carried him to a gold medal in the Summer Olympics. He told a reporter "I went into the competition just wanting to do six good dives… only in my wildest dreams, I got the gold medal." His wildest dreams came true and he practically leaped onto the medal platform pumping his arms in the air in celebration. He was expressing the joy he'd felt all along вЂ" the joy that carried him through five very good dives and culminating in one great dive.

Where will your joy carry you? I know mine won't be off a 10 meter board (I don't like heights) or to a gold medal for basketball in the Olympics, or will it? With enough inner joy anything is possible.

Herbal Colon Cleanse

Everybody's doing it these days, the herbal colons cleanse or some kind of colon cleanse. Seems we are a nation of people with mucous ridden, parasite infested, plaque covered bowels and the natural health practitioners won't rest until we've all been properly cleansed. And that's not just anal-y ... er uh annually, but some even suggest we drink some kind of concoction on a daily basis just to keep those pipes flushed and toxin free. It does make a certain amount of sense that those who are suffering with chronic constipation need a good cleansing. And I don't know if they are true, but many websites boast 40 pounds of toxic crap being removed from some famous dead people like John Wayne and Elvis Presley. Now, don't get mad at me for saying something so salacious against these two kings, I just report what I read.

So just for argument's sake, let's say we are going to do one of these things. Typically you must drink the stuff or take the pills for at least a month to get it really spic and span. Some people are so congested and clogged they may need longer. Apparently, you will know when it's working and all the stuff coming out makes you want to vomit. Then apparently your cheeks will bloom, eyes glisten and you will have a euphoric awakening. Alright, maybe you will just stop having constipation and your skin will clear up. But we are lead to believe something magical will actually happen inside of you and all of your aches and pains and even your mother in law will disappear.

Seems too good to be true. But don't let me stop you. Here are a few of the basics you need to know:

Herbal colon cleansing usually utilizes psyllium, which is a fiber generally taken in pill or capsule form to scrape through the gunk. Studies suggest most American adults hold about 8 meals in their bowels regularly while someone who takes additional fiber for cleansing will hold only about three meals. This alone should make you want to get rid of some of that.

A typical herbal colon cleanse will have the following standard components: fasting on water, juice or vegetable juices, probiotics, psyllium husk, bentonite clay, and salt water. Yes, that's about it. Now there are all kinds of herbal colon cleansing kits out there on the market but if you really study the ingredients they will contain these elements. So check out the price, consumer reviews, blogs and your local health food store to get an idea of which product is right for you,

Who knows, we could solve the world's problems if we all got rid of our toxic buildup. Perhaps we might even end wars, eliminate road rage and hateful postal workers if we all got an herbal colon cleanse.

Basics of Basketball

Basket ball is one of the most widely played games in the world. Hence it is essential that you are aware of the scoring, the skills which are required for playing the game, the fouls which have to be ignored, violations and the terms and the conditions which have to be followed. Scoring model: When the field goal is done from the two point goal in such case if a shot is done from anywhere within the play area has to played inside the three point arc. When the field is a three point field goal then it is essential that if there is any shot hit from a place from anywhere outside the three point arc is acceptable. However when the case has to be considered from the free throw then in such a case a point is allocated to an unprotected shot which is taken from backwards the free throw and during such time the clock is stopped. The skills which are required during the play of the game basketball are as follows:- boxing out: this is the state where the position of the player which is in the middle of the opposing player and the basket wherein the player wants to obtain a position wherein the player gets a better and a rebounding position. Dribbling is another skill which is very essential for any basket ball player, this is a skill wherein the ball is bounced using one hand with their fingertips instead of the palm. The bouncing is done with the fingertips rather than the palms for the reason so that the ball bounces back to the player itself. Let me tell you that this is the best way and the legalized way approved by the gaming association for moving the ball. The actual mode of passing the ball is to move the ball through the method of throwing, or even bouncing, handling, or even rolling it to the other players so that the purpose of passing the ball is served. The process of throwing the ball directly to the basket is referred to as shooting. Pivoting is another method wherein the steps are taken once or more number of times in any of the direction with the same foot while on the other hand the other foot remains in the initial point itself. On the other hand the process of rebounding involves recovering a shot so that the ball bounces off backwards. Fouls: As far as the fouls in the game of the basketball are considered these fouls offer one or more free throws to the opposition team. Some of the ways through which the fouls can be invited are blocking wherein the progress of the opposition team is restricted by extending or moving the arms in the horizontal direction so that the player gets on the path of the moving player. Charging is another method wherein you can invite the foul is that you would be running with the ball to the stationery player. Hacking is another method wherein the player hits on the arm of the person who is holding the ball.

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Why It’s Important to Become a Christian before Getting Established in Business

What road map in life do you follow to direct your business affairs? Do you follow the worldly example that Satan controls or the spiritual example that God controls? This is one of the MOST important questions you have to answer in your life. Your eternal salvation in heaven with God depends upon your answer and commitment! If you're a non-christian, you probably follow the worldly Satanic example; which, if you take time to look, read, and examine is not very scriptural. See if one or more of these "Fruits of the Flesh" are part of your business life: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissentions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, and revelries. If you are a christian, then you will see one if not all of these "Fruits of the Spirit" in your business life: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. You see, there really is a world of difference in attitudes, conduct, performance, direction, and results that occur between non-christian and christian business owners. In my discussions with non-christian business owners I always ask this question: Why don't you become a christian first and then focus on your business. The responses and excuses I get should are eye opening and surprising. Excuse: Please let me get established and successful in business first. After it is running and successful, then I'll take time to become a christian. Discussion: Absolutely no business, not one, should try to avoid and cheat oneself from the blessings that flow from heaven every day! There is no amount of property or material gain that you can achieve (with your worldly mindset) that is greater, should come before, or is greater than being a child of God and receiving the blessing from HIM! "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Mark 8:36 (NKJ) God called one man a fool to his face, saying "You fool!" On this night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?" Luke 12:20 (NKJ) This verse comes from the story of a man who totally neglected his personal responsibility to develop and nurture his eternal soul. In contrast, as he was successful, he built bigger barns to store the increases in crops and grain that he grew, and fed his soul off the edible comforts of his labor. Sound familiar in today's concept! The whole point to this story is that without placing God first in your life, everything you work for in business will pass away to someone else when you die. If you are a christian this is not a problem. But as a non-christian who lives his life concerned with only the here and now, the one major question you have to answer is this. Is it worth losing your soul and eternal life with God for the temporary achievement of riches and personal glory at the expense of God! You can't take it with you when you die and ALL will stand before God for judgment after the first physical death! Who do you think gives you the wisdom, power and ability to be successful in the business you have? If you believe that YOU achieved it all by yourself, read further. God blesses you with talents and abilities to achieve HIS will in your life, not yours. Those that understand this and serve God will tell you that abilities and talents that are unused or used in selfish reasons are taken away. On the contrary, God is able and will increase the fruits from your labor providing that HE is first in your life, and you offer HIM the first and best of everything in your life, along with following HIS word. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus reinforces and confirms this teaching by saying "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (NKJ) Over in the book of Psalms 1: 1-2, we read: Blessed in the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the Law of the Lord and in His law he mediates day and night. (NKJ) King Solomon tell us in Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be secure. (NKJ) Finally, in Mark 10: 29-30, Jesus talks about your eternal reward as follows: "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands for My sake and the gospel's, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time-houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands with persecutions-and in the age to come, eternal life." (NKJ) It's never too late to change your attitude or life! Are you now willing to commit your life to Christ, be baptized for the remission of your sins, and let HIM guide your personal life and business affairs? If my soul and eternal life is at stake, my answer would be a resounding YES! You have the power and authority from the Word of God, use it often and wisely! May the God of Peace bless you as you labor! Live and be the example that God "knows you can be!"

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The Sin of Man Resulted in Man's Destruction - Noah Restored the Seed of God

After God had clothed Adam and Eve in the skins of an innocent slaughtered animal, HE turned to Satan and said "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel (Gen 3:15). Over the course of centuries, religious scholars have studied the words "The seed of the woman" that God told Satan. Seed is masculine. Is it probable that in the statement made by God that he promised that the "Seed" of the woman would bruise Satan's head. Let's explore this a bit further. We know that God's promise to us is directly tied to the longstanding hatred between Satan and the Love of God through Jesus Christ. Does it speak to Jesus at Calvary where HE suffered? HIS heel was indeed bruised; but, through that event Jesus forever defeated the power of Satan, whose head was bruised. From that point on the household of Adam and Eve was forever cursed. Over time, God blessed them with two sons, Cain and Abel. We know that due to Cain's jealousy and wrath he killed Abel. Despite this killing, the seed of God would continue to be preserved. A period of time later, God blessed Eve with another son called Seth, who was a man of faith. On the other hand, we know that Cain was a man of the world. The struggle of man against good and evil continued. As the offspring of the two sons Seth and Cain intermarried, the people of the world were filled with violence. It was so bad that about 120 years later, God decided to destroy the world and creation HE had made. But, one man of the lineage of Seth found grace and favor in the Lord. His name was Noah. In order to preserve the righteous seed of God, HE spoke to Noah and directed him to build an ark to very specific plans. Into the ark, Noah brought his family and two of every living creature into safety, hope and salvation. God flooded the Earth and destroyed every living thing except for the ark and Noah's family. After the flood, the Earth once again began its journey of redemption through the life of Noah and his three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japeth. It was not too long after that that the ravages of sin once again began to destroy the godly line of Noah and his family. Instead of mankind inhabiting the whole world to spread the Word of God, they gathered together in one plain. Their plan was to build a tower that would be the center of their civilization and community unity. When God looked down and saw this, their pride, and their arrogance, HE confused their speech and caused them to "babble." Hence, the term the "Tower of Babel" Therefore, the different human races, now not being able to fully understand each other, scattered across the world to live. The nations of the earth were fathered from the 3 great family lines of Shem, Ham, and Japeth Come and join me in the next article which starts with the call of Abraham through the time period of Judges. May the God of Peace bless and watch over you always! Live and be the example that God "knows you can be!"

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How to buy sexy lingerie

The desire to buy sexy lingerie may have begun with the emergence of the sexy lingerie during the 1920s, around the time that the Women's Liberation Movement began. During the 1960s and 1970s, lingerie designs have been described as bolder and more provocative. Later in the 1980s, some lingerie are no longer limited for use as underwear. Some women also use them outerwear. This is what the French call dessous-dessus. The term means "innerwear as outerwear." As with anything, there are several considerations to be made when you buy sexy lingerie. Although it is important that you like the lingerie's design, it is also essential that you're comfortable in wearing that undergarment. (It is the same thing when you intend to buy sexy lingerie for someone else.) To ensure comfort, it is essential that the lingerie fits you. Therefore, it is important that you measure your waist size. To get your underwear waist size, take your tape measure and wrap it around your waist's curve. If this is your first time measuring your waist, try bending and the area where the skin "folds" is the part where you wrap the tape measure. As for your hips, get the measurement of what is considered as the fullest part. After determining your size, you can now buy sexy lingerie. It is no doubt that thongs are the most popular sexy lingerie in the market. Thongs are popular because they prevent the appearance of panty lines, especially when you're wearing tight-fitting clothes. They are also perfect when you plan to wear low-rise or low-waist jeans. There are several types of thongs available in the market. This include the G-string (more commonly known as "butt floss"), Chip G-string, Micro G-string, half-back, micro thong, quick release thong, SJ thong, T-back, Rio, and tanga. In addition to these varieties, thongs are also made from several types of materials. Most people who choose to wear thongs everyday prefer the ones made from cotton. This material is generally considered as "breathable." Because of this the risk of getting an infection generally associated with thongs is lessened. For special or specific occasions, thongs made from PVC and leather are preferred by some

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Before you buy sexy lingerie , specifically thongs, keep in mind that these are not meant to be worn for 24 hours. Ideally, you can only wear buy sexy lingerie them for 6 hours and dispose after 4 months.

My Kerala Holidays- Know what you have never known and see what you have never seen in your Kerala Holidays!

My holidays in Kerala are an experience to cherish for lifetime! After juggling a lot of dates, we decided to visit Kerala on the latter part of May last year. As we entered the god's own country, the lush greenery overwhelmed our senses. We could already feel the excitement penetrate us! Our visit to Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady After a hearty breakfast, we began our Kerala holidays by visiting the Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady. We took the route via Neriamangalam, past the long catchments of the Lower Periyar, via Idukki Arch Dam and witnessed the panoramic view of the plantation areas of Puliyanmala, Kattapana, Vandanmedu, Anakara and Kumily. We spent the night at the Periyar House Hotel situated within the sanctuary. When at Periyar Tiger Reserve, do not miss a short walk within the sanctuary, of course before darkness set in. Here, you can get a close view of the Nilgiri Langurs, wild boar, orange and black frogs, sambars and so on. Next day, we had a great time visiting the Periyar Lake. A whole-day trek with Bamboo Rafting through the Forest Department's Eco Tourism program is the best option any tourist can go for. And we were no exception. After ten minutes of photo session with friends, we went for the bamboo rafting trip accompanied by two local guides and an armed guard. In the beginning I was a little scared as it was my first rafting experience, but after a while I could not but enjoy the view of the lake, tall trees lined along the lake, birds and the beautiful butterflies by the marshy lake shore. During the bamboo raft ride on the Periyar Lake, I had caught glimpse of some unique fauna like the Paris peacocks, blue mormons, bisons, giant malabar squirrel and such others. The Kerala tour operators had arranged a boat ride the next day. During this boat ride we had plenty of opportunities to make good use of our digicams. We took pictures of the several wild boars, sambars, elephants, boars and bisons that appeared on the same bank. It was the most wonderful boat ride of my life! A night stay at Chellarkovil The next day we headed towards Chellarkovil and stopped at Anakara, a quiet plantation area, enroute. The variety of fauna like the red hibiscus, wild lantana and blue ipomeas greeted us there. Finally, we reached Chellarkovil, a small plantation village. Here, we visited the Valley View Gardens and could view the range of mountains beyond Thekkady. We also witnessed the waterfalls irrigating the farmlands below and the organic plantation including cardamom, vanilla, jackfruits, gingers, pepper and other crops. Next day at Munnar My Kerala Holidays took us to Munnar the following day. The cardamom grove, the ghats, rocky scapes, Kollukumalai tea estate, Anaiyerangal Lake and the Chinnakanal are the worth visiting places here. We spent the night at the Siena Village hotel. From our balconies of our room we got a glimpse of many red whiskered bulbuls, Magpie robins, crickets and guinea pea fowl. From Munnar, we visited Maraiyur and Chinnar and Rajamala in the Eravikulam National Park en route. This was the most picturesque route in the Munnar region. We drove past the beautiful tea gardens casing the steep hillsides and deep valleys. A vast expanse of dense shola forest bordering the road was a wonderful sight. On our way we witnessed the Lukkom falls, Maraiyur and the Muniyara Dolmens, the prehistoric burial sites. The retreat After spending a weeklong holiday in Kerala, it was time to go home. We took the same route and went to Thattekadu to visit the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary on our return journey. After a delicious Appam as our breakfast the next day, we reached Nedumbassery Airport and took a flight to Mumbai, and this marking the end of our Kerala holidays.

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It is Necessary for Moms to Lose Weight Too

Some facts should be put straight. A mom is lifeline of any house. It doesn't matter whether you stay indoors or work outside. You will do maximum work in your house compared to anyone else. Your family depends heavily upon you. They need you when they have to complete their projects. Children need you while doing their work o school. Your mother in law needs you other household works. Different other persons come to your house and need your attention. They may be milkman, may be grocery person. that means you work from morning till night without any respite. You don't get any second spared. Hence it is necessary that you should remain healthy too. Health is something you should not neglect. It is because after a time you yourself will notice that your pants are not coming to the size of your waist. Now don't go for the buying extra large pants. The thing is you need to lose weight. You should not put this plan for the future. You will have to get rid of unnecessary weight now. The first thing you will have to do is to change your life style. It is because in most of the cases wrong life style leads to obesity. Here are certain things you should do to make a baby step in the right direction. 1) Attitude: you require discipline and a correct diet plan. Discipline is the thing which you required in almost every aspect of life. Here too discipline is necessary. You don't need to spend your precious hours in the gym trying to look good, be slim. Your time is very necessary for not only for you but for other persons of your house. 2) Always take your breakfast: do you know that the morning meal is the most important meal of the whole day. You should never lose it and that also means you should never skip it. Usually it is a routine affair for you to skip the meal in the morning. You work like a dog for others but don't get even five minutes for you? This is very ridiculous. You will have to change this attitude. 3) Drink water: now the third and the last thing. You should drink plenty of water just to enhance your metabolism. It helps your body to convert the fat into the glucose faster. And by this way you can not only lose your weight but also lead a healthy life.

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Pilates and You

Pilates is a wonderful system of exercise and strength training developed by Joseph Pilates. In recent years, it has become one of the most popular exercise systems in the world. Pilates studios have opened in cities all over America and beyond. Pilates training consists of over 500 individual exercises, all designed to help the individual develop core strength, flexibility, and balance.

There is also a system of philosophy that is integral to Pilates practice, known as mind/body fitness. It is very similar to Yoga or Tai Chi, in that it promotes a system of overall wellness based upon developing health from the inside-out. The purpose is to learn how to develop one's mental ability in order to effectively control movement, and therefore achieve balance in body and mind.

The Pilates system teaches that effective exercise is based upon quality and not quantity. Each of the exercises is designed to focus on a core set of muscles. Most of the movements are performed slowly and with focused intent. Students are taught to view their bodies as integrated systems comprised of interrelated parts. In the practice of Pilates, focus is placed on coordinating muscles and improving joint flexibility. Pilates teaches the individual to work with their body, as opposed to against it.

Pilates exercise can benefit most anyone. Exercise can be adapted to accommodate people, regardless of their current physical state. Most students begin with an introductory mat work course. This course can be done in private, semi-private, or group classes. As the student progresses, exercises become more focused and advanced. There are also a number of equipment classes available for advanced students. These classes teach the proper use of equipment such as the Reformer or the Cadillac.

If you are looking for an exercise program that will help you build core strength, flexibility, and balance, then look no further than Pilates. People of all ages and physical conditions can benefit from these exercises. Pilates has helped countless people achieve balance in their lives. It comes highly recommended by physical therapists, athletic trainers, and fitness experts as a highly effective training and rehabilitation method. The future of your health is now.

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About the Author: Harriet Spinzer is a history student and Pilates enthusiast. When she is not consumed with her studies, she likes to stretch and stuff. When she is not tangled up in her "Reformer" she likes to write freelance articles for websites such as pilatesinsight.com - an independent Pilates resource with information about Pilates Certification, Treadmills, The Pilates Studio and more.

Research Suggests Ways to Slow Alzheimer's

A new study released at the International Conference on Prevention of Dementia on June 11th suggests that treating other health factors - like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can help slow the onset and severity of dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.

This research further links heart and brain health. Cardiovascular problems like heart attacks or stroke may also increase the onset of dementia. Taking positive actions, like treating high blood pressure, exercising, and changing diet can all help reduce dementia.

Researchers at the Memory Center in Lille, France, tracked 891 dementia patients over four years. Those who received treatment for their diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol did better on thinking and memory tests.. Yan Deschaintre, M.D co-author of the study explains that, "Most of the social and financial burden caused by Alzheimer's and dementia is generated by the later, more severe stages of the disease... by slowing dementia progression, treatment of vascular risk factors may delay the severe stages and have a significant impact on reducing the burden of dementia."

Approximately 5 million Americans and their families are affected by Alzheimer's disease, and the numbers are expected to swell as baby boomers age. Understanding these connections among related health concerns and dementia can have an impact on the way we treat Alzheimer's disease.

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<Gayo> I went with purple even though two characters wear purple and the first city is made entirely of purple buildings.
<Gayo> Which means that so far the only green is in the little "occupied" lights above the bedroom doors.
<Sharkey> ... that sounds really familiar for some reason. Probably reminding me of some retarded childrens program.
<Sharkey> Something where all the people are purple and live in purple houses and have purple lawns, until mysterious green men come from the moon and everybody learns the wonders of ethnic diversity.
<Sharkey> Well slap ma fro! Where da purple woman at? Where da purple woman at? "Kill the greenie!"

What is HIB?

QUESTION: Our doctor is strongly recommending that we vaccinate our infant against a disease he calls "Hib", and sometimes "the flu".
We thought flu shots were recommended for older folks, and fear that a powerful vaccine like that could cause serious damage to our child.
Can you help us out of our problem?

ANSWER: The problem will be less difficult to solve once we clear up the meanings of a few terms, and unknot a few misunderstandings.
The name HIB comes from the abbreviation of Haemophilus Influenzae B, the bacteria that is the leading cause of serious, generalized infections in infants and children. This fearful germ can cause many types of infections in our bodies, such as pneumonia, meningitis, cellulitis, pus forming arthritis, and infections of the tissues covering the heart.
The germs are frequently seen in the blood stream, a condition known as bacteremia, which allows the infection to penetrate to every part of the body.
Children under five years of age are most prone to the development of these infections, and about 1 out of every 1000 children will suffer from a HIB disease.
It is most frequent in 6 month to 12 month old infants, and about 65% of all cases occur under the age of 18 months.
It is highly infectious, in these youngsters particularly in groups such as nursery schools and day care centers.
Although we can prevent the spread of the disease to individuals who have been in contact with an infected individual, using an antibiotic called rifampin, it is not 100% effective.
In addition HIB meningitis causes death about 5% of the time, and frequent serious neurological problems often result.
However, the use of HIB vaccinations still remain somewhat controversial, since, although they are safe with minimal side effects, their effectiveness is not as great as we wish it to be.
It is important for you to know that the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee and the American Academy of Pediatrics do recommend that a vaccine, PRP-D (a HIB vaccine linked with diphtheria toxoid) be administered to children at 18 months of age.
So it's not the annual, adult flu shot your physician is advising, and he certainly is right in line with the latest recommendations for your child's care.

The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.

Audio Books: Knowledge with Fun

Reading a book has long been a source of gaining knowledge. It enlightens us with the power of words and gives the strength to stay ahead from others, Reading books have been the passion for many great persons in the history. However, with the changing pace of new generation, this passion has taken some other forms over a period of time. The reading habits have taken a backseat now because several other ways of enriching knowledge are available to the readers. They can find computers, internet, CD/DVD movies and the online libraries which are more convenient method than just turning the pages of a book.

In this modern age, people want to have something more interactive than simply reading a book. Audio books are perhaps the best answer to them since these provide the fun and entertainment along with some serious learning. Although such books have been around for a long time, these have remained unnoticed for some or the other reasons. People would think that these books are meant for those who have eyesight problems. Now, this myth does not exist anymore and people have started enjoying the audio forms of books.

The best part of audio books is that the story is narrated, often by the renowned actors and actresses. Anybody can listen to the information included in such books on CDs or DVDs. A traditional book requires a peaceful place where one can read pages over pages of the book. People do not have enough time to read such books, therefore they prefer to the books which are in the audio form. One can enjoy these even while traveling. Moreover, since the size of story is always given on the top of the CD cover, users can select the particular books according to their convenience. It lets them to finish the whole story in one go.

Listening to audio form of books also improves the language skills of the listener. They can learn a number of new words, phrases and idioms from these. People do not need to find a particular time for learning all these because he or she can enjoy listening such books even while carrying out their daily activities. They could discuss with their friends about these and this helps them to take a better shopping decision. For those, who work on computers for hours, listening to such books can be very relaxing. Also, more than one person can enjoy such fruitful listening which is not possible in the case of the traditional books.

There are a number of places from where the books in audio forms can be availed. The online bookstores are the most popular places to find them. These online places offer a wide range of books for people of all ages. In a traditional bookstore, readers find it difficult to search their favourite novels. The online places do not have such problems as one has to just type the name of the book in the "search" section. All the details about the book come on the screen instantly. The local libraries also provide the audio novels to their members. They take a nominal fee for giving the book on rent for a fixed time. Amazon.co.uk, Audiobooks.org and Audiobooks.net are some of the prominent online bookstores where all kinds of audio storybooks are available. The viewers can download free version of such books from these websites that help them to know more about the products.

The audio books are being made more attractive and featured so that the users can enjoy these like never before. The sound quality is much better now and the prices of these products are not very high. One does not need to have big MP3 player to listen to these, rather iPods, Walkmans or Laptops can serve the purpose. Many times it is seen that a traditional book goes out of stock and therefore these are not available in the bookstores and libraries. It is not the case with audio form of books as unlimited copies of such products can be made within no time.

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Stains Will Run From You When You Do This...

No matter what type of carpet stain remover you are using, follow these instructions to prevent the unmentionable. First of all try scraping out the stain with a dull knife. Sometimes the stain only affects the surface of your carpet. By scraping it out you're saving time and money. If the stain is too deep, then the risk of scraping might be too high. Next up, carefully read the instructions that came with the commercial remover. These substances are heavy duty stuff so it is highly recommended to follow their instructions to the letter. Be sure that there's nothing inflammable near by.

Carpet stain removers must be handled with care. Since these products are chemical based you should protect your hands. A couple of dishwashing gloves are perfect for protection. Try to keep any pet away from the action zone. These creatures are curious and would eat about anything in sight. Inform everyone in the vicinity that a stain removal procedure is underway. This way you avoid any potential accidents. Many carpet stains won't go off with the first pass. In that case keep repeating the process until satisfied.

No matter what type of carpet stain remover you are using, always finish with water. This benign liquid is a universal cleaner known for its unique properties. The trick is to stack up a series of towels and immerse them in water. Then take them and put them on top of the remaining stain. Apply some sort of weight to pressure downwards. Let it press for a few minutes. It should suck up the rest of the stain. If it doesn't, then try to soak the towels in warm or hot water and repeat the process. An important thing to note: use white towels. Colored towels may discolor and make things worse.

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About the Author: Anne Willis has won numerous battles against all types of stains. Check out her latest exploits at stain removal tips and be sure to read her featured article: carpet stain remover.

The Bamboo Rainstick

Rainsticks are musical and ceremonial instruments used in ancient times. They were named after the soothing rain-like sound that these instruments produce. Traditionally, Rainsticks have been used in ceremonies to invoke and honor the "rain spirits". They can also be fun toys for children to learn and explore with.

Use them to teach your children about the myths of times passed, or as part of a lesson on environmental issues. Parents and teachers alike will appreciate this simple design, and the teaching opportunities created by it. By following the instructions below, you and your children can construct one of your very own!

You will need the following supplies before you get started:

Handsaw
Wood Glue
Scrap of Ѕ inch thick wood
Drill w/long bit
Sandpaper
Ѕ Rounded File
Kabob Skewers
Bamboo – 1-3 feet long, 3 inches in diameter


1. Cut your piece of bamboo to the desired length, and hollow out the insides (you can use a long drill bit, or even a piece of metal rebar). Use your Ѕ rounded file to make it as smooth as possible.
2. Drill 2 rows of holes in the bamboo, roughly one inch apart. Be sure to use a drill bit the same diameter as your skewers.
3. Add some wood glue to the skewers and feed them through the bamboo. Allow to dry.
4. When the glue has dried, trim the ends of the skewers that stick out of either side of the bamboo.
5. Cut two pieces of wood to be used as plugs for either end of the bamboo. Glue one in place, and allow to dry.
6. Sand the areas where you trimmed the skewers, and stain or paint the bamboo (if desired).
7. Fill approximately 1/5 of the length of bamboo with your filler of choice (rice, beans, rocks, gravel, seeds, etc.). Experiment with different amounts and materials, as different fillers will produce different sounds. Be sure to cover the end when testing!
8. When you are pleased with the sound of your rainstick, glue the other piece of wood into the open end and allow to dry.


May the Gods smile upon you!!

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About the Author: Amy Morgan first fell in love with Bamboo in high school. Now she works as a freelance writer for http://www.thebamboosite.com – a site that offers information about bamboo flooring, bamboo blinds

Pond Liner Review: What Makes a Liner Fish Safe?

There are several kinds of pond liners available in pond stores.

The first is EPDM rubber – and this is extremely durable, resists punctures and quite flexible. It is normally sold in 40 or 45 mil thickness. If you intend to put a rock bottom on top of your liner, this is the liner for you as it is very flexible and will give and take with freezing. The puncture resistance and flexibility ensure a long life and consistent performance. Usually guaranteed for over 20 years.

Polyethylene is the cheapest liner you can buy. But with this lowered cost comes a lowered lifespan. If exposed to sunlight – this material may only last one season. It is not puncture resistant and it is quite stiff. The only serious use of this material is if you have a very large pond with a sandy bottom and can bury the edges so the sunlight can't get to it. But if you think you want to build a backyard pond cheaply, using this is truly false economy.

Polypropylene is another choice and it comes in the same thickness as EPDM and is equally puncture resistant. The problem comes in the flexibility (about the same as polyethylene which is to say terrible) and this makes it difficult to go around corners. But it is the strongest of the liners.

Old swimming pool liners make terrible liners as they tend to degrade quickly in the sunlight and are quite stiff.

And what about cheaper materials such as that for roofing. The difference between fish-safe and other material is that the fish safe liners are made with a consistent formula. Other non-fish materials might be OK in this batch but if compound A becomes cheaper next week, it will replace the more expensive compound B. The difficulty is that it doesn't matter for roofing that compound A kills off fish while compound B does not. In fish-safe liners, all material used is consistently fish-safe. But it is possible to obtain a real deal on roof liner material sometimes – just be aware that it may or may not be fish safe.

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About the Author: Doug Green, an award winning garden writer with 7 books published answers gardening questions in his free newsletter at http://www.water-gardens-information.com

Tips on How to Prevent Hair Loss

Instead of waiting months and months for your hair to grow back the way you want it to, you can actually prevent hair loss in just weeks. Not only will your hair loss come to a stop, but you will enjoy thicker, luscious hair like you used to. Suffering from the loss of your hair certainly isn't something most people take lightly. The problem lies in the fact that many are taking the wrong approach to fixing the problem. Here are some tips below that you need to follow in order to have the best success: Gently massage your scalpel with fingertips after applying a hair oil like coconut oil or sesame oil. Eat Indian gooseberry in any form early in the day. Don't take gooseberry based products later in the night as it can affect your beautiful dental line. Boil fresh or dried and powdered Indian gooseberry (also called amla) in coconut oil. Apply this for nourishing hair growth. Eat Calcium in Your Diet If you want to know how to prevent hair loss, one thing that you can do is to eat calcium in your diet. This is important to how your body functions and it also helps to strengthen the roots and follicles of the hair. Use Great Conditioners and Shampoos Using quality conditioners and shampoos is important as well. You want to use a shampoo that will clean your hair without being too harsh on it. Conditioners should provide deep conditioning to your hair without making it greasy. Although you may spend a bit more on great shampoos and conditioners, it will be well worth going with quality products if it helps you to avoid hair loss. The style that you wear your hair can also be a hair loss prevention opportunity. When ever possible, avoid pulling hair into styles that require it to be pulled tight and bound with elastic for long periods of time. While hair accessories have become much more hair friendly during recent years, hairstyle such as tight ponytail, pig tails and cornrows can still do damage to the hair shaft and ultimately to the hair follicle. A way to pamper yourself doubles as a hair loss prevention idea. Using satin or silk pillowcases, is thought to prevent hair loss due to the fact that a silk or satin pillowcase will cause less friction while sleeping than a cotton or flannel pillowcase. This is because the head and the hair slide across the pillow instead of needing to be forcefully pushed across. Massaging the scalp daily can also help to promote more blood flow to the scalp for faster hair growth. Try to stay away from pulling your hair back in a ponytail or any other tight hair clip as this can damage your hair and irritate your scalp. You should also try to stay away from high heat things such as blow dryers and curling irons as the heat can damage the hair, making it brittle and cause breaking. You want to stay away from over washing your hair and try not to use the shampoos that contain harsh chemicals as this can dry your hair out and remove the natural oils from your hair. The good news is that it is possible to prevent and reverse baldness. Since it is primarily caused by the excess amounts of DHT, the obvious solution is to decrease the level of DHT. This can be done using synthetic chemical drugs or natural treatments. Natural hair loss treatments are an obvious alternative to drugs. Their first advantage is that they don't have any side effects. Second, such treatments as Saw Palmetto were used by men since ancient times. Would have anyone used it if it hadn't been effective? Overall, I recommend natural baldness cures consisting of natural ingredients as the most effective solution to hair loss problems.

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