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

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Few Tips On How To Keep The Love Flame Alive In Your Relationship

By Sharon Ducharme

The crucial question in every relationship is this. How do you keep the romance alive for a very long time? Romance is a very important ingredient to a relationship and when there is no more romance, boredom sets in. How can you keep the intimacy and sweetness of your first kiss and your first encounter ever burning long after the wedding? How can you preserve that original longing and desire burning?

Some people feel that things aren't that exciting in your relationship anymore and they can't feel the same hype or the same anticipation as before. They miss the times when they would act like newly married couples and still haven't gotten over the wedding planning process where all the excitement took place.

First of all, have a vision of a good and enduring relationship which you will really work for. Relationship books will give you a good view on how you will do this. It's basic however, to find something that you and your partner will enjoy. Spice up your relationship with sweet dates; special evenings reserved for the two of you; go to settings that would lighten the mood up. A shared field of interest can really do wonders to your communication and bonding. It will keep the romance alive.

Here's how you start, try being creative with your intimate other. There are relationship books that will elaborate on these topics. A general view would be finding something both you and your partner enjoy.

Being fun and daring is also a good way to go, if you want to spark up your sex life, and create a more exciting atmosphere, there is always the matter of sexy lingerie, handcuffs and more crazy apparatus if somehow you want to go that extra mile. Be open to new things. Try different situations. In short, have fun together. But more importantly, love each other with an infinite tenderness borne of mutual understanding and open communication. These are what matters to have a satisfying and fulfilling sex life.

There are a lot of ways to show your affection such as being thoughtful and expressing how much you value your partner. Doing small yet special things can make their day.

Try sending them beautiful flower bouquets at work. Take a day off to plan a date for the both of you. Cook a surprise breakfast. It all matters on just how dear your partner is to you and how you express how you feel.

We can always think out of the box and be wild creative. Come up with ever new ways to enjoy each other. Experiment with elements like the setting of your dates, the time, surprises, and really break the monotony.

Go ahead and be creative. Buy discount designer fragrances to allure each other. Pamper yourself with beauty products to trigger your love hormones. Surprise your partners with wine gift baskets and beautiful flower bouquets. These small things go a long way.

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How To Go About Making A Car Accident Claim

By Bart Icles

Car accidents in general look the same: vehicles get damaged, tempers flare up, and blood pressures shoot up. But in truth, after the dust has settled, no two car accidents are exactly the same or alike - with each one having marked differences between them. That said, as accidents will always happen, the only thing one needs to do is to prepare for it's eventuality, and know how to go about making a Car Accident Claim should one fall victim to one.

Knowing the nature of car accidents is just one aspect that you should be aware of; you also have to watch out for insurance companies that quickly offer their services in making an accident claim in your behalf. As with accidents, so are there many nuances one has to contend with when coming face to face with a car accident insurance agent. These individuals have only one thing on their minds - commissions. So, do researches on the insurance companies you come across or who come your way like a shark to a prey.

Car accident claims are twofold: one for damage to your vehicle and your counterpart's; second is for injury or injuries you, your passengers, and third parties might have sustained. Much can be argued regarding such issues, with no clear cut or solid answers...except for what has actually transpired based on the attending police officer/'s on the scene. Driver details such as name, address, and contact number/s, insurance details such as coverage and validity, police reports and sketches, and in cases of hospitalization due to injuries, doctor's reports and certifications are important to acquire.

In cases when you were a passenger involved in a car accident, then the process in making a car accident injury claim will be relatively easier to do. Passengers in car accidents are considered at the no-fault side, so in all legal aspects you are and will never be liable for directly causing the accident to happen...unless of course you intentionally did something to directly cause the driver to fault in his driving, and therefore have the accident.

What compensation payments you are entitled to get are still subject to verification based on laws on road safety and regulations. If in case at the moment of the accident you were found not to have worn a seat belt, intoxicated, or talking on your cell phone, or the other way around - there's a penalty for it. Generally it's about a 25% deduction on your total compensation amount, or some other percentage rate depending on the final report of the investigating officer.

Contact a qualified Car Accident Lawyer for more information on procedures, payments, and fees on Car Accident Claims.

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Global Warming Issues: Is It Too Late?

By Daniel Staines

If you have even a passing interest in the topic of the natural causes of global warming, then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of global warming.

Global warming is partly why I wish to buy a hybrid, but foreign oil dependency is mainly the reason. It's very interesting how the global warming card could be overplayed by car companies-- since the country is so divided about global warming-- it could give hybrids a better public outlook if oil dependency was in some kind of advertisement. Global warming is at best a theory, with many possible explanations. Who knows, perhaps it's not the end of the world? Global warming is no joke. Without major adjustments in our approach to workplace organization, mandated by government, we cannot see how any number of "green Jobs" can make any significant difference.

Global warming has unfortunately become such a highly politicized issue that most of the time the information that people get is biased. However one individual challenged this view and said that careful studies indicate that information people had in 2008 was comparable to that in 1988 and yet people have not changed.

If your global warming facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions? Make certain you don't let important global warming information slip by you.

Such global warming will cause sea level to rise, and is expected to increase the intensity of extreme weather events and to change the amount/pattern of precipitation. Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today. Rising global temperatures will bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather.

Carbon is burned in far too many places--vehicles, factories, homes, fields--to effectively track even if there were an international monitoring system. Trading also became a huge source of contention between industrial and developing countries. Carbon dioxide has a much longer residence time in the atmosphere, until it is either used up in photosynthesis or absorbed in rain or oceans. Carbon dioxide produced today will remain in the atmosphere for around 100 years and we are already committed to a certain level of warming.

Climate theories are hard to test because they usually depend on computer models, which are theories in themselves. Today, most climatologists agree that the theory of anthropogenic global warming has survived challenges and testing against data from many sources. Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today. Rising global temperatures will bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather.

Knowing enough about the natural causes of global warming to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you've just learned about global warming, you should have nothing to worry about.

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Incorporate Mountains Into Your Home Decor

By Diane Mcwhirter

Summer time is here and you want to get as much sunshine in as he possibly can. You may not be able to just run out and buy a home on the lake in the mountains but you can bring the mountains and the lake to your home.

The transformation of your house to reflect the summer mood, need not take long. Infact, it is a fairly easy process which if planned properly can be completed in a couple of days. We are not talking about replacing all your furniture here, or redecorating your house, just a few changes especially to the colors , can get that mountain retreat's fresh feel right into your living room.

Colors can make a world of difference in any home. Summer colors are pastel colors so you will want to repaint some walls in your home to be a bright lemon yellow or an apple green. You may even want to add a mint color to your walls. If you don't or can't repaint the entire wall then just paint the border of the wall. If you have a dark hallway you will want to brighten it up by adding pictures on the wall of flowers or botanical pictures.

Stow away those heavy drapes and blinds for the time being, sheer curtains in light colors are just right for summers. Cover up or stow away all things in dark and solid colors. Change the cushion covers, a nice floral print on a light background looks great on cushions. Similar light slip covers can be put on that dark ottoman or even the dining chair upholstery. Such minor alterations which are easily reversible can make a world of difference to your rooms.

If you have wall to wall carpeting that is dark in color or heavy in texture you can replace it with a bright colored area rug. Adding an area rug with a floral print is a great suggestion or you can accessories that feature a floral print. If you have a dark wood dining room table set it on top of a bright round area rug. An area rug can completely alter the way the room looks. You can even hang an area rug on the walls for more decoration. This is a real conversation piece for most.

Leggy and brown plants are great for winters but for the summers, get in all those bright, flowery plants which can give you the mountain feel right at your home. Those dried logs inside the fire place can be replaced with a bubbling fountain or even some fresh flowers. Try these tips out and enjoy a bright and cheery summer this year.

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Metabolism Foods - What's with Low-Carb Diets?

By Dan Beckwith

I know, I know...We've all heard the mantra "low-carb diet," and perhaps some among us have even tried doing it. And it is undeniable that a lot of the high carbohydrate foods we eat are not good as high metabolism foods, but we do need carbohydrates. They provide our bodies with energy. In other words, you should never totally eliminate carbohydrates from your diet. Why? Simple:

Low-carb diets can have long-term health risks. If you do get yourself involved in a low carbohydrate diet, make sure that you keep it short term. Some of these health risks are actually quite alarming.

For one, diets that are high in animal proteins build up acids in your bloodstream that come as by products of digesting large amounts of animal protein. Unfortunately, our bodies leach calcium from our bones to neutralize these acids. This is a particularly severe problem for women and can can lead to osteoporosis over the long term.

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, low carbohydrate diets which are low in fruit, vegetables and whole grains (all excellent metabolism foods) while at the same time being high in animal proteins increase the risk of acquiring certain types of cancer.

Also unfortunately, low carbohydrate diets have the consequence of increasing the overall amounts of fat we eat. Countries with the highest amounts of fat consumption (especially saturated fat) have higher rates of breast cancer. there is a direct correlation. This is especially risky for women. Therefore, you should include a lot of high fiber metabolism foods in your diet.

It's even more alarming to see that overly consuming saturated fat can increase the risk factors for raising so-called "bad" or LDL cholesterol, as well as increasing your risk of stroke and heart disease.

In order to lose weight, we need to include carbohydrates, proteins and fats in our diets in moderate and balanced amounts. Our bodies need all three of these building blocks of life, in the right proportions and of the right type. We can choose healthier options from each of these three categories - there are several high metabolism foods in each - but we do need all three building blocks.

Increasing your metabolic rate with high metabolism foods is the only sure path to losing weight and keeping it off. Plus, it's healthy. Safely increasing your metabolism, is really quite simple and will never deprive you of food. In fact, if you ARE ever hungry, you're doing it wrong.

To learn more about metabolism foods and the best ones for your metabolism - and how you can give it a boost, take a look at my website. While you're there, why not enroll for a free copy of my "Fast Weight Loss Tips!" mini-course?

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Power Body Toning - How To Lose Arm Fat

By Chris Jensen

Everyday, we hear people talking about how they want to have a slimmer tummy and a more beautiful body. True as it is, almost everyone has joined the hype in losing weight. But losing fat is more than just working on your abdomen. There is one part of the body that we often overlook but also worries us - our arms. While there are lots of material covering how to have a more attractive stomach, there seems to be a shortage on how to lose arm fat.

Little do most of us know that there are techniques on how to lose arm fat. These techniques vary from doing ordinary everyday things to serious food planning.

Doing arm exercises is one way of losing arm fat. One can do diamond push ups, wherein you will need to use your fingers to make a diamond shape while working on sets of push ups. Doing diamond push ups four or five times a week can give noticeable results.

You can also do some tricep dips. In doing this arm exercises, you will need a table or some other solid surface. You will then to need to face away from the table. Put the heels of your hands on the edge of the table then gradually walk your legs away from your body. Place the weight of your body on your hands then slowly lower down your body. You can try doing 15 sets of this exercise.

There are still other arm exercises that you can try like weight-lifting, tricep extensions, and backward lifts. Aside from exercising, you will also need to watch what you eat. Flabs in your arms will not go away unless you work on toning your entire body with the help of a healthy diet. You will also need to select a fitness program that covers all the different parts of your body. And one simple and final tip on how to lose arm fat is doing regular stretches.

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How To Pick Quality Teak Wood Furniture

By Jack Oakley

Teak wood is very popular and sometimes very hard to find. Because of this there any many imitation pieces of teak furniture on the market. How do you know you are getting a quality and real piece of teak wood?

There are a few simple ways to know if the wood is indeed teak wood. Ask your retail establishment where the actual wood came from. Quality teak wood comes from only two places, South East Asia and India. If the wood has come from any other place it is definitely cheap imitation wood.

The moisture contained in the wood is also very important. Teak wood has a moisture rating of 8-12% whereas other woods have a much higher rating. Ask your salesman what the moisture rating is and make sure it fits the ratio.

Sap Wood is the main and biggest imitator of teak wood on the market. Sap Wood contains a fraction of the rubber and oils of real quality teak wood. Without the rubber and oils the sap wood does not last as long and ages very quickly.

The other tool you can use to find quality teak wood is your own eyes. Look at the wood and make sure it looks natural. Natural teak wood should not be stained or oiled up and it should naturally have a graceful silver Grey color.

You can eyeball a few things on a claimed piece of teak wood to make sure it's authentic. Teak wood naturally has a very silver Grey color to it. If the furniture you are looking at is any different color than be wary.

By using these tips you can rest assured that you will be buying quality teak wood furniture pieces.

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Purchase Navi Blue Leather Handbags

By Davis Backham

Handbags are something that you can never have too many of. Each woman must have handbags to carry diverse personal particulars around with her whether its her cell phone, her lip gloss or other essential items. You need handbags for the different times of the day. You cannot carry the same handbag for parties and carry the same thing for work everyday. In today's world, it does not matter what kind of budget or taste you have because the handbag retailers will always have something that suits you in a variety of colors and designs.

Most shoppers choose to go for neutral colors such as black or brown so that it would go with any ensemble they choose to wear. If you are the type of woman who prefers subtle colors to bright colors or if you are tired of buying the usual black, beige or brown handbags, why not consider navy blue leather handbags? Imagine yourself carrying a polished navy blue leather handbag made out fine genuine leather. Different shades of navy blue are used to make such handbags. Navy blue handbags are catching up on the trend because it adds a little hint of color to your almost boring neutral attire. The best thing about navy blue leather handbags is that you can choose them from different shades to match your need.

The domain of handbags is thundering with the news that navy blue will be the new black for Spring 2009. This will have a lot of shoppers rushing to jump on the band wagon and get themselves a classic navy blue leather handbag. Navy blue leather handbags gives the wearer a very advanced and fashionable look.

Jimmy Choos latest collection includes a lovely and very feminine, navy blue leather tote which would definitely make you feel no less than a celebrity. Fendi, Chanel and ever Italian designer Piero Tucci are some top class people who have incorporated the navy blue leather handbags to their latest designer collection.

If you prefer to go for navy blue leather handbags that will be easier on the purse, check out the navy blue leather handbags that are on offer at Target, which comes with a variety to choose from. A navy blue leather handbag would make a great investment as it is a neutral color and you are sure to love these handbags!

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