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

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Calling Men - How To Make Him Want You

By Chris Jensen

So you want to know how to make him want you. You love him that much, don't you? Well it can be just a little complicated to make him want you. You must know him so well. You must know what pleases him and what turns him off. But you can make him want you. Everything just boils down to communication.

Yes, everything just boils down to communication. You need to be familiar on how to communicate to him effectively. You want to make him want you, but you must communicate it in a way that he doesn't realize it's being communicated to him. You must leave him a little secret about you. Also, because you want to make him want you, you will be the aggressor. But though you will be the aggressor, don't make it so obvious. Communicate it to him that he is the aggressor though he is not.

Normally, men love challenges when it comes to getting women. They love going through hard times so they can appreciate the good times. Hence, don't make your feelings so evident.

It is important that you allow him to feel that he wants to pursue you. And also, that between the two of you, he is really the man and that it is unto him that the decision of having a relationship mainly lies.

To make him want you, just be the woman you ought to be. It doesn't really makes sense to be conventional nowadays, but you need to be conventional when it comes to your man. Conventional like you are not the one to first lay down true feelings. Just always consider the fact that between the two of you, he must really be the man and that it is unto him that the decision of having a relationship mainly lies.

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A New Shower Curtain Can Give Your Bathroom a Lift

By Chuck R Stewart

The bathroom is an essential part to a home. Everybody has privacy in the bathroom. Time spent in that particular room is generally spent doing something important though. The bathroom needs a fun, charming make over. Turning the bathroom from a boring room complete with fabric shower curtains and shower curtain rods into an oasis and lounge can be quite simple. There are going to be a few big changes to turn this room in to the heart and soul of a bustling party house. The toilet, not cool anymore and needs new ideas. The shower, not cool and fresh. Finally, lighting needs some fixing as well. It seems that the world is now ready for, the party lounge bathroom.

Rare is the person who likes the touch of a toilet. Whether it is made out of porcelain or plastic or another material all together, most people agree that it just doesnt feel right. Well, there's a change in store for that. In order to make the toilet more comfortable it should be in the form of a leather chair. This leather chair must recline and also must be a massage chair. While sitting on the toilet on this black or auburn throne, the user will be absorbed in complete relaxation and therefore have a better time. Also included should be a remote control holder on the side of the toilet chair for use on the TV mounted on the wall across from the chair. Furthermore, a cup holder for any beverage being consumed must be in the arm rests. Yes, that is completely necessary.

Another main fixture to the party lounge bathroom is a revamped shower. The new, cooler shower must have optional jet streams for all over the body to completely relax ones muscles while bathing. Also, since a thousands of users enjoy singing in the shower a waterproof karaoke machine is a must. Finally, the old and boring human washing machine needs to be expanded on the off chance there are multiple guests.

Finally, lighting is boring and plain in the bathroom. Most people have a slim number of options, on or off. Others have a setting controlling the brightness. Well, this isn't good enough. The party lounge bathroom would be complete with numerous lighting options. One option is strobe lighting, for a true rave theme. Another option would be black lighting, since those things make white t shirts and other clothing material look really cool. Lastly, if in normal light mode people should be able to decide what color they want. Red, green, blue, yellow and orange all seem to be viable options as far as color choices go.

The bathroom has been the same for millions of moons. As the current generation of young people get older and move into their own homes, the bathroom will need a major overhaul to stay relevant. Lets face it; nobody is in to sitting around and being bored anymore. Young people want to party and want action all the time. That is a good thing for young people, because a party and wild times is exactly what the party lounge bathroom delivers.

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Provo Craft Cricut Products Add To The Fun Of Scrapbooking

By Anne Bell

One of the many things that makes a scrapbook interesting is the decorations. The beauty of scrapbooks is that there are no limits as to what you can put in them. You are given free rein over what you can and can not use to decorate your project.

Paper is one of the most common materials used for scrapbook decorations. Paper is readily available, inexpensive and comes in a nearly endless variety of colors, textures and looks which let you make your scrapbook something special. You can cut paper into any shape or size you need for your scrapbook pages.

Why are Provo Craft Cricut products so popular for scrapbooking?

Provo Craft Cricut products are one of those items that you can use to produce uniquely cut pieces of paper. Being one who owns a scrapbook, you know how handy these tools can be. Why? Cutting paper into interesting shapes and sizes is never easy. If you are a novice in this area, you often are left to choosing one of two options: get something that has a nice outline you can trace on a piece of paper and cut it or do simple tricks in paper cutting. As for the first option, it can be time consuming. As for the second option, you need to be skillful in making use of the tricks or else you end up with nothing but a badly cut paper.

There are many reasons why you should use Provo Craft Cricut products in making your scrapbook pages. Just a few of these reasons are:

Options: Provo Craft offers many different designs for scrapbookers to use. There are very simple designs which make good decorate edging for pages and complex designs which can add a unique design twist to every page you make. If you're looking for cartoon or television characters like Sponge Bob Square Pants or Hannah Montana, Provo Craft has these too. There are also shapes available to use for eye-catching lettering on your pages. Whatever designs you're looking for, cricut tools make it easy to incorporate attractive designs to your scrapbooks.

Easy to use: There's almost nothing easier than using Provo Craft's cricut tools. Even beginning scrapbookers can make the perfect shapes with ease. Just insert paper, select a design and press "cut" and you have exactly the shape you need instantly!

A perfect cut every time: Provo Craft Cricut products use sharp blades which are designed to easily cut any type of paper (even vellum) so you get the perfect cut each and every time.

Scrapbooking isn't supposed to be difficult - and that includes cutting paper. Tools like Cricuts make decorating your scrapbook the enjoyable, easy job it was meant to be all along.

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How To Use A Car Paint Gun For Professional Spray Painting

By Mario Goldstein

One thing is for sure if you are going to be a paint technician then how good you are at it will all depend on how well you learn to operate your spray guns. They are the tools of the trade and can mean the difference in your being an excellent paint technician or a poor one. Not only must one learn the various techniques involved with the spray guns there is also a must have knowledge to be gained in how to maintain the spray guns to keep them in their optimum working condition. You can have all the techniques mastered but if your gun is not operating properly then in won?t matter about your techniques.

You have to visualize what the spray gun is doing when in operation such as taking tiny droplets of paints then breaking these droplets down into thousands of small particles. What gives the spray gun its ability to do this is its nozzle set. This is the air cap, paint needle and the fluid tip. There are variables that determine the size of those thousands of droplets of paint. It will depend on the viscosity of the streams of fluid as well as how much surface tension is present. The reason you don?t get a steady stream of paint running out is because of the compressed air at the nozzle.

Getting on to the techniques of the gun when you slightly apply pressure to the trigger the air valve opens. With a little more pressure, it opens the fluid tip needle and allows the paint to flow.

If you are using a gravity gun. The amount of fluid dispersed is controlled by the viscosity of the paint. The flow is also determined by the fluid tip as well as the needle adjustment. As a rule of thumb, the gun should be almost fully open. With pressurized fluids, air pressure also affects the flow.

Equipment Set Up Knowing how to work with atomization is the key to the proper set up. The combinations of the variants must be just right. For example the exact blend of the right nozzle with the correct pressure settings combined with fluid flow and fan width all the way they are suppose to be determines the outcome. Ideally, for the standard guns try and use only enough pressure to give you the best atomization and spray pattern.

If you are new to the world of spray painting the best advice in the beginning is keep it simple. In other words, use a type of spray gun that is going to do the job you need it for. There is no need to purchase a spray gun that has a lot of additives to it if you don?t require them. On the other hand, if you are going to be using your spray gun on a regular basics then you may want something a little more advanced, as you will likely need it as you venture into your paint jobs.

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Update Your Light Fixtures If You Want to Sell Your Home Faster

By Tom Sanderrs

Did you know your home might not be selling because of your light fixtures? And changing them could make all the difference between getting a pass or getting a bona fide offer to purchase?

It sounds too easy, doesn't it? But if you have your house on the market and it's just not moving, it could be that your house looks a bit dated. Some of the things that really "date" a home include paint colors and decor, bathroom and kitchen fixtures and counters, appliances, carpeting, and believe it or not, the light fixtures! While bathroom and kitchen sinks and showers can be expensive and time consuming to replace, painting rooms in more neutral or current colors can be a great way to update your home inexpensively. And while replacing appliances and carpeting are also a pricey fix, replacing the light fixtures is quick and easy-and it makes a dramatic difference!

Now we will see how having the wrong light fixtures can be keeping your home from selling quickly. Also you will learn how that problem can be remedied in just a few hours.

In recent years there has been an increase in the variety of lighting and fixtures available. This choice was not available in the past and that is why some older homes have unattractive and unappealing light fixtures. These are often the regular looking round ceiling lights or the square plate fixtures that have the bulbs under them. These are very boring and it may appear to potential buyers that these lights are found in almost every home of a certain age.

A look in the bathroom and you will probably see a piece of wood over the mirror and on it a strip of light bulbs. Of course there are also the sconces that look similar to brass on either side of the mirror. Both of these fixtures have probably also seen better times and are not in ideal condition anymore.

The fixtures in the hall have the same problem. The plain overhead light that is in no way capable of properly lighting up the hallway. In the kitchen and dining room there is the same problem, but this time with the formerly standard ceiling fan fixture with the light and tons of dust. It is no wonder that potential home buyers aren't impressed by this and notice it immediately.

If you look at your home's style now-objectively-there's a high probability the lighting and light fixtures don't match your current or more modern decor and you've just gotten so used to them, that you don't even notice what they look like anymore. But buyers will!

Now take a look at some of the home magazines featuring homes in a style similar to yours. Compare the light fixtures in those pictures to the light fixtures in your home. It's pretty obvious, isn't it? Those old fixtures have got to go.

Visit your local home store or look online to see all the different styles of lighting and light fixtures available today. The choices are almost overwhelming! From beautiful pendant lights to monorail and track railing systems, wall sconces, and gorgeous chandeliers, you'll find the perfect lighting solution that fits the style of your home-and enhances its potential. And when you invest in new light fixtures and take a day to install them (or hire a professional), your home buyers will look at your home "in a whole new light!

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Is Laser Hair Removal Worth The Typical Cost?

By Joyce Journet

Laser hair removal definitely seems to have its advantages. No messy creams, no painful waxing and it is a lot less time consuming than shaving! However, are the costs worth it? Will you achieve the smooth, hairless appearance you want without breaking the bank?

Laser hair removal costs depend on quite a few factors. Typically, an esthetician salon or spa will determine the price of hair removal procedures by taking into consideration the amount of hair, the area of the body, amount of time for completion and by the number of pulses needed.

The approach of pricing laser hair removal by number of pulses is actually fairly new. The idea is to charge by the number of pulses generated by the laser hair removal system in order to determine the appropriate cost. This is harder to estimate before hand and many patients will not know their final amount due until after their hair removal procedure is complete.

"The lip rule" is the general estimated laser hair removal cost offered by most salons and spas. As a guide for measuring the amount of hair and length of procedure, they use a laser hair removal treatment on a lip. Most likely, to complete a full laser hair removal treatment from an entire leg will cost something like $100.00 and an hour and fifteen minutes if the treatment from an upper lip takes 15 minutes and costs $20.00.

But, before you start worrying about how much laser hair removal treatment is going to cost you, you should research the clinics in your area and find a reputable one to use. Price comparison should not be your deciding factor, since prices can be adjusted at will by salons, spas and hair removal centers - just because you pay more or less at one place doesn't mean you're getting the best treatment. A clinic or spa that offers a free consultation, literature, and up-front details of their procedures, risks, and costs is your best bet for a cost effective - and more importantly, safe - laser hair removal treatment.

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Habana's Cathedral, A Site Worth Visiting.

By J. M. Maurette

To go sightseeing in Havana means also visiting the Plaza de la Catedral, a virtuous place with cobbled streets, full of beauty and senses, a place where thousands of people from all over the world get together each month, as tourist guides recall it.

In earlier times it was named Plaza de la Cinaga (Swamp Square), and later on "Plaza de la Catedral", it is a place that has much to do with the beginning of Havana, founded on the 16th Century in the proximities of Havana's harbour.

Late in the 18th century and after many refurbishment to a religious building which eventually became The Cathedral of Havana Cathedral the Square was to be known as The Cathedral Square. The Cathedral it self is just amazing. On its facades the best baroque architecture of Havana can be appreciated which contrast with its complete Neoclassic style in the interior. Beautiful buildings surround the this church harmonizing with the splendour of the square.

Several significant events and festivities find home in this amazing little landmark of Havana. Festival, music concerts and gala dinners organized by the government for important groups have found the perfect venue in Cathedral Square. An excellent weather all year around is always the perfect allied and escorted by a superb and colourful architecture you will be able to soak up the atmosphere to the beat of salsa band.

Just few seconds walk you can find La Bodeguita del Medio, restaurant that together with El Floridita have become the most famous and emblematic restaurants not only in Cuba but also around the world. The specialty of the restaurant is the Cuban cuisine and its walls are engraved with autographs of numerous famous celebrities such as Ernest Hemingway, Mario Benedetti, Pablo Neruda or Errol Flyn and so many others.

The list of personalities that have visit this restaurant extends along decades now. Today tourists can enjoy not only the best Cuban food but also in its bar the best Mojito cocktails. There is always a crowd outside taking pictures or simply dancing to music played by a small band.

Many people spend time chatting in this site which is always amusing due to the presence of guitarists and singers, as it has happened for more than six decades, when its founder Angel Martinez (deceased), used to personally inquire about the likes of his guests.

These places are almost sacred for a demanding tourist who is able to take pictures with his/her camera to take home after a truly amusing holidays. A Cuban feast for the senses. An environment to meditate and live. A perfect place for some leisure and dreaming.

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Atkins Diet Basics

By Michael James

The popular name for the 'Atkins Nutritional Approach' is the 'Atkins Diet', which was the invention of Doctor Robert Atkins. Dr. Atkins had put on a lot of excess weight while he was studying in medical school and after reading about a certain diet in a medical journal, he decided to improve it and publish it under his own name.

Atkins, in his Atkins diet book, stated that he was sure that the current theories about weight gain were terribly wrong. First, he mocked the idea that saturated fats were bad for weight loss; instead he said it was it was the carbohydrates that caused the weight problems Americans have these days. Atkins held that on the contrary, our obsession with avoiding fat actually aggravated the problem. He pointed out that the low-fat diet foods on the market were high in carbohydrates but were not helping the nation, which probably meant that people on a 'normal' diet often ate foods that were worse for them than what they had been eating before.

The Atkins diet shifted the focus. Atkins said that by cutting out carbohydrates, people would burn stored body fats. And if you lose the fat, you lose the weight. He said it was not just a matter of eating less. Dr. Atkins held that your diet could actually help you burn calories. The Atkins diet supposedly burned more calories than were consumed everyday. But the claims were contested.

Dr. Atkins also promulgated the positive influence that his diet should have on people with Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a disease you usually get early in life, but Type 2 is more often closely associated with diet and excess body weight. Therefore, it should follow that any diet that helps decrease weight, will help people with Type 2 diabetes. The Atkins diet is low in carbohydrates, which ought to be avoided by those with Type 2 diabetes regardless of the caloric intake, which the Atkins diet does, so Atkins claimed that those who suffer Type 2 diabetes would no longer need medication such as insulin. Doctors do not agree with Atkins on this point, although they do agree, that a lower carbohydrate intake helps control Type 2 diabetes, but there is no proof that carbohydrates cause diabetes.

What are the steps one has to take to follow the Atkins diet? It is followed in four phases - Induction; On-Going Weight loss, Pre-maintenance and Lifetime Maintenance. Here is an overview of the most important phase - The Induction Phase.

The Induction phase is the most difficult phase of the Atkins diet. Atkins is flexible about the time period " but recommends it lasts for two weeks. During this phase carbohydrates are severely curtailed " you can only consume up to 20 grams per day. The goal is to enter a fat burning metabolic phase called ketosis when the body, starved of glucose, will start converting stored fat into fatty acids needed to power the body. Weight loss during this phase can be large " some Atkins followers reported losses of 5-10 pounds a week or more.

The aims of the final three phases in the Atkins diet are to learn the ideal carbohydrate levels for the next two phases, which are continued weight loss and weight maintenance. Many millions of people are still losing the weight they want to on the Atkins Diet " but be aware of the risks of consuming in too much cholesterol and fat.

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