So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, July 3, 2009

Getting Your Pets Into The Halloween Spirit

By Phil Sikes

During Halloween celebrations, many people choose to wear animal costumes of all sorts. Pets can join in the fun by dressing as people. Since pets often become family members in a very real way, going to the spa for treatments and traveling literally everywhere with their owners, it makes sense that pets would don costumes for Halloween, too.

Now, it goes without saying that dressing your pet in a Halloween costume is more for the owner's enjoyment than the pet's. Having said that, you'll know your pet better than anyone.

Some pets don't like wearing clothes at all. If they are showing signs of stress or frustration, don't force your pet to wear a costume.

Pets will do best with unrestrictive, flexible costumes. Hats, crowns, and other headgear are usually alright in addition to some sort of clothing that can be tied around their midsection, although it should be loose.

Anything more intricate than that probably isn't going to work and could well end up a shredded, torn mess if your pet decides they don't want to wear it.

The Internet is the best place to find Halloween pet costumes, although they are also available in many pet stores as the holiday approaches. Online costume sources often have pages devoted to just pet costumes, whose sizes are usually based off of weight.

Before putting your pet's new costume on them, be sure to look for any pieces that they might be able to get tied up in or swallow. Most costumes are made to be safe for pets, but you should always double check.

After all the hard work you will have done to find a costume and get it onto your pet, the most difficult part is sure to be getting the perfect picture. Though some pets will be good and sit quietly while you take a picture, for most it will require quite some effort to get your pet to calm down long enough for you to enjoy their costume.

About the Author:

Angels & Airwaves: We Don't Need to Whisper How Good They Are

By Tom Alder

Years ago, when Tom, Mark, and Travis of Blink 182 announced that they were taking on an indefinite break, which translates to their splitting up, fans, including myself, felt frustrated and disappointed because it may be the last we'll hear from any of them. It felt wrong to see a band break up just when they are at their prime. But then, all hopes seem to come back when Tom announced his new band, Angels & Airwaves.

I guess, based on a personal perspective, no one actually expects to hear a decent, if not better, sound from the new band since we all knew how talented each member of the band are and that collectively, they create wonderful music. That thought was shattered when their Angels & Airwaves' first album We Don't Need to Whisper came out.

Tom proved that he is a formidable musician, armed with the right stuff to come out with good music regardless of which band he plays in. As the front man of the new band, his voice gave life to each of the tracks. He showcased his powerful vocals and gave gut-wrenching performances each time.

The mixture of good lyrics and good music makes this album great. You will enjoy listening to the amazing way the guitars and percussion were played by the band. The songs have nice rifts; the lyrics have relevance. All of these make for a great listening experience. Not bad for a first album.

Tom has headed a more serious path with regards to his music with Angels & Airwaves. Together with his new team, he has created a good album, something worth listening to. He has helped make very good music that speaks of relevant topics such as war, loss, hope, and space. The songs in the album are very good in their own way. Each has a life of its own. They do not disappoint.

The band really showed their knack for playing the instruments in the album. They have placed a lot of importance in their intros. In one of the tracks, Valkyrie Missile, the intro ran 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Distraction had a 1 minute and 9 second intro. They carefully arranged the technical aspect of the songs. Their rifts are timed perfectly; the tempo doesn't pick up until the time is ripe. The songs, whether slow- or quick-paced were meticulously composed.

But what makes the album memorable and very nice to listen to is its message. Tom's powerful vocals, which shift depending on the theme of the song, will haunt you and hit you where it should-the heart. Though the lyrics of the song tend to be repetitive at times and are not as great, it still helped make the album memorable. I guess you can also say that you have not heard Tom sing as good as he does in this album. His interpretation of the songs has made each track noteworthy.

As an end note, one cannot say that Angels & Airwaves is just another wannabe band. You can say that Tom's involvement has helped a lot in the outcome of their first attempt to enter the music scene but one must also take into consideration the individual talents of the other members. In the end, they, as a group, were able to create a noteworthy and memorable music.

About the Author:

The Samsung LN32B460 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV - What Is 720p Technology?

By Phil Edgar

When it comes to picture and audio quality, the Samsung LN32B460 32 inch LCD HDTV is top of the line. It's been flying off the shelves in record breaking numbers since its release in the spring of 2009.

If you are new to shopping for HDTVs, then you probably won't, like most shoppers, know what one or two technical features actually are. So what exactly is 720p technology?

"P" stands for "progressive scans" and 720 stands for the number of horizontal scans on screen. 720 can also stand for 720 pixels of vertical resolution.

Any 720p HDTV will provide nothing but first class, crystal clear pictures. A typical 720p HDTV with 16:9 widescreen resolution has a vertical resolution of 720 pixels and a horizontal resolution of 1280 pixels. That gives you 921,600 pixels altogether.

When it comes to HDTV technology, the more pixels an HDTV has, the better image quality it will produce. A good example to use for pixel to clarity correlation would be mobile phone cameras vs digital cameras. If you were to compare the images of the two, the digital camera's images would be better everytime. That's because the digital camera's images have more pixels - the same principal goes for HDTVs.

Another great technological feature of the Samsung LN32B460 32 inch 720p LCD HDTV is its SRS TruSurround HD technology. The audio quality is great. The SRS TruSurround HD technology ensures that you always high frequancy detail, rich bass sounds and clear dialogue, no matter what you're watching. This is all via the standard pair of 10 watt speakers that come with the TV.

It also has its own Game Mode. This feature speeds up the image processing response at the touch of a button to give you a more realistic feel and combat screen blur. It also helps to enhance colors and audio features.

I ordered my Samsung LN32B460 32 inch LCD HDTV from an online retailer and I would certainly recommend that anyone thinking of buying one to do the same. Online retailers dont have to pay for a store on the high street or floor staff, so theyre able to pass these savings onto their customers. Most online retailers will have your HDTV delivered to your door within 2-3 days for free!

About the Author:

Waterproof Rainbow Club Silk Shoes

By Keth Brocelli

Rainbow Club is known for its fabulous designs of glamorous wedding shoes that can match the dresses that the ladies of the entourage wear for the special occasion. This very popular name is associated with pure silk wedding shoes. It creates the perfect fit and cut for your dainty feet coated with pure elegance and style with distinction.

Rainbow Club is the exact name you should find that will cast the magic spells for all your fashion passion and personal sense of style. Your dresses have different cuts, styles and designs like pleated, laced, embroidered, bejeweled and many more. These clothes that you have can always find their exact match when you to this exact place for your exact needs.

This fashion concept maker always treats its products like lovely dresses for the delicate feet of a woman. You can find the perfect one to do the job for you to satisfy your peculiar sense of taste, if you are the type of person who is very meticulous in every fine detail. Rainbow Club likewise creates those unique styles for ivory wedding shoes with all types of designs you can imagine for those awesome pair of ladys shoes.

Rainbow Club has its own color studio for shoes where these pretty things are dyed to complement any outfit. It can make the perfect combination for all your dressing needs for all occasion. Rainbow Club collections are one state-of-the-art products distinctly made for customers with sensitive passion for fashionable shoes.

Rainbow Club can always have your shoes protected with its waterproofing technology in order to preserve their essence and luster. You can also have your orders shipped and delivered at any time of the day all the year round without worrying about the rain. You can find the amazing sets of collections of beautifully crafted foot wears on-line if you browse.

About the Author:

TV Stands For Flat Screens

By Ricky Green

Television stands are just as important as the television itself. These days where buying a television almost means buying a flat screen TV, you need a good TV stand to keep it safe. Remember that you paid a lot for that new flat screen TV so buying any old TV stand just won't work. There are many things to know about TV stands that will work well and look good in your new flat screen television.

The screen size of today's flat panel TV is often larger than the conventional ones but the depth of the screen is always far less. So, the TV stand doesn't have to be as large to be able to hold the television. However, there is another important thing to consider.

There's more to a flat panel TV than just the size. It's aspect ratio is different from the conventional TV. Conventional TV's have a ratio of 4:3 which makes it look almost like square. Flat TV's, however, have 16:9 which appears to be rectangular. This aspect ratio contain both the HDTV and film formats and provides a great watching experience.

You have to be keen in choosing a TV stand. It has to be wide enough to protect the length of the TV screen otherwise, the ends would protrude the edge and someone could bump into it and knock it over.

More and more styles for TV stands have been popping. There are longer, narrower and sometimes lowered to the ground. But the most popular these days is the flat entertainment center. These types provide a flat, wall-like surface on which to mount the television and the space either at the bottom or on the sides for storages.

Interestingly, many people choose not to buy any TV stand at all. Where do they mount the TV, you may ask? They mount it directly on the wall and run the wiring through it. They would just simply add a small furniture where they could use it as a storage.

When shopping for a media stand always keep in mind the safety of your television. Get a stand or mount that will support your television and at the same time blend with your overall style.

About the Author:

Selecting Perfect Engagement Rings

By George C.Baycan

There are very few purchases as important to most people as the importance of choosing from the many different types of engagement rings on the market. These engagement rings symbolize love and a lifetime together, so they will need to be in keeping with the styles and preferences of both the groom and bride. Knowing what is out there with regards to types of engagement rings is an important first step.

Single diamond styles of engagement rings, know as solitaire rings, are very classic and timeless. The central diamond is the focus of the ring and the band is typically very delicate and simple, allowing the diamond to really shine and take center stage. The diamond can have different shapes however it is important that the cut and clarity of the diamond be good quality since it is the main focus.

For those that want a square shape rather than a round style, princess cut diamonds offer a dazzling choice. These rings have many different facets or sides within the ring, resulting in lots of fire and color inside the diamond. Engagement rings with princess cut diamonds are a terrific match for many brides-to-be.

For narrower band engagement rings a small stone often makes a perfect match and tends to make the ring more understated in appearance. For women with small hands and fingers these more delicate rings are much more balanced in appearance. Smaller diamond of gemstones surrounding the ring can also enhance the sparkle of the center stone without adding a heavy or bulky appearance.

Other options for making smaller stones look bigger include considering one of the more distinctive cuts. Pear shaped diamonds, marquis cut and emerald cuts are ideal for many types of engagement rings and look larger than the same carat of diamond in a round stone.

Silver and gold metal choices are also important in the appearance of the band and the diamond for engagement rings. For traditional rings silver, gold and white gold are popular, but increasingly palladium, platinum and titanium are also becoming fashionable. Plain, flat or rounded bands are elegant looking and very traditional, however there are also interlocking wedding and engagement rings for a contemporary look.

Mixing and matching bands and diamonds is often the best way to select the perfect options for engagement rings. It is also important to know what particular style, cut or shape of ring or diamond that the bride-to-be likes. Talking about rings or looking at rings together is a great way to understand just what she is hoping for.

Remember that not all engagement rings and wedding rings are sold as a set. It is possible to combine different engagement rings with plain or ornate wedding bands to get just the look you want for you life together.

About the Author:

Using Solar Energy Is Getting To Become More Popular Each Day

By Stewart Mathers

The price of electricity is growing and the best alternative that we have today is using solar power. The real reason for this being burnt of fossil fuels like coal,which in turn is being used to provide energy,so if we'd like our future to be safe, this is the time we step forward and start using solar technology needed for Electric power bitching that have constantly supported that electricity is of utmost importance and needs to remain are:

1) Need for light and power after it becomes dark 2) Need for appliances to work so the food we eat remains edible. Not having the ability to use electricity for either work or amusement would be a great hamper on living as we all know it.

Varieties of solar power products are the reason that many people don't use solar power is mostly because they're not conscious of what all it has got to give. Thsi being announced that they do not appear to be mindful of what all products are available that could be used with aid from solar energy for a mean home.

In reality, you could install solar energy systems that range between tiny movable systems for your holiday home to big permanent solar electricity systems that are built right into your house as either a standalone system or a grid system. It is this wide-ranging adaptability joined with the incontrovertible fact that it's a renewable often available power source that makes it such a great thing. You can start out little with individual systems like solar water heater,solar shower, solar lighting, solar fans.

That isn't all these days we also have solar radios, solar cookers and solar purification systems. Solar electricity is way more useful as it could be applied to recharge your electric batteries and you may also power up each single appliance in your place with the help of the right solar system. It is simply a matter of determining where you want to use it. Solar energy can be employed in your garden or house. There are a mess of uses for solar power round the household. After you discover solar power for the home, you can notice that you can power up virtually any electrical appliance or machine with the right solar power system and supplies.

After reading the article above you can instantly start to see where and how employing solar energy would be beneficial for you,your money and your children. Just remember that todays savings could lead to a bright and healthy future.

About the Author:

Redesign Your Little Boy's Room

By Bethany Benson

If your little man is begging for a room of his own it's time to make that change. It's hard to picture your little boy growing up but now he is ready for his own big boy room. This is an exciting time for both of you because you get to create this room together. You can personalize his room anyway you want. Take his favorite character, sports, frogs, insects, or you can do a safari or jungle theme.

If you are creating a room for a toddler you will want to keep in mind that he loves bugs and critters, even if you do not. If you want to create a starry night for your child, paint the nighttime sky on their ceiling. Dinosaurs are popular sometime in a child's life. You can do wallpaper and display the T-Rex. The wallpaper can be very educational. Do a wildlife scene by adding monkeys, birds, and other non-life threatening animals. Of course you can teach your children the basics of ABC's and 123's by using simple math on their wallpaper.

Your son will be so appreciative of all your efforts you have put forth to make his room a part of his imagination. You will need to find a toy box for his room to store all his toys in. You can find toy boxes in shapes of animals, baseballs, footballs, monster trucks and more. If you don't want to put wallpaper up you may want to paint a mural of your child's favorite things to do during the day. If your child has a favorite pet then you can place them all over the room.

Every little boy's room needs an area rug. This rug can be any different color, shape, and size. You can find an area rug that features your child's favorite character or animal. If your child is on his way to become the next best musician you can find a rug that features guitars and tambourines. You may want to go with an area rug that features an undersea scene that will relax your child while he goes to sea.

Creating a little boys room is fun and can be a fun thing for you both to do. If you want to create style, comfort, and safety allow your child to help you.

About the Author:

If You Are Unable To Be There But Want To Show You Love Them Then Send -