How To Make Pizza Crust At Home

By Art Damico

Want to know how to make pizza crust at home? It's really easy. Follow me.

The first thing you'll need is a recipe. They are very easy to find on the Internet. Look for a simple one with the most often used ingredients: flour, water, salt, oil and yeast. That's all you really need to make a great pizza crust.

Measure out all your ingredients beforehand and set them aside. This makes the process so much smoother than having to stop and start during the mixing procedure.

Add all the dry ingredients to a medium size bowl and mix them together really well. Next add the water which should be at or near a temperature of 105 degrees, the optimum for the yeast to do its thing.

Using a heavy spoon or other kitchen utensil, begin to stir the ingredients together. It will get stiff rather fast, but just keep turning the mixture until a ragged ball of dough forms. Add the oil and continue until all ingredients have been incorporated.

Now you have to knead the dough. Put a little flour in a shallow dish next to your work area. You'll need it soon to keep the dough from sticking to you as you work. Put the dough on a flour-dusted surface and begin kneading.

Kneading is very simple. Just push down and away, flattening the dough as you work. Next fold the dough over itself and rotate 90 degrees. Push down and away again, fold and turn. Repeat this process for about 5 minutes or until the ball of dough takes on a smooth shine and is very elastic when you pull it apart.

Now comes the hardest part of how to make pizza crust, waiting. Put the kneaded dough ball into an oiled bowl, move it around to coat the surface and cover with plastic wrap. Set it in a warm (not hot) place for about two hours or until it doubles in size.

Take the dough out of the bowl and put it on a floured work surface. Work it down into a rough equivalent of the shape you'll be wanting, then begin rolling it out with a rolling pin. Work it down evenly until you get your desired thickness.

When it's evenly rolled out, carefully transfer to your baking pan. Trim, cut and pull the dough as necessary to fit the pan. Make a crust of dough around the edge if you like. It's a matter of taste.

Wasn't that you who asked how to make a pizza crust? We got that answered didn't we?

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Women: Know Their Desires

By Rene A Lacape

There's widespread belief that women covet extravagance and will settle for nothing less than the very best. I'm skeptical so I tried to find out the truth for myself. I recall this story surrounding the tomb of a great queen of the gift baskets, there was a swirling aria in the background as tingles ran up my spine.

There's a legend that was passed down through the ages surrounding the final resting grounds of this embodiment of all things feminine. She craves one thing above all and that is to receive rare gifts. All gifts that go into her kingdom needs to obtain her seal of approval. Everyone would wrap their gifts in fine cloth and put them in picnic baskets. Presents hidden in boxes are losing their appeal while gift baskets are getting more and more popular, especially among women. I haven't worked out all my ideas lucidly, but chances are, gift baskets are a good starting point. Now what would be the best things the people back then put in their baskets?

Rest Every girl loves to get some pampering, no matter how brief. Nothing pampers more than spending a day at the spa. Fragrant scented oils massaged on the skin are sheer pleasure that can't be denied. It's a wonderful feeling that will last the whole day. With a warm glow on her face, why not give her a clothing voucher from her fave store? This is a perfect gift idea for special occasions. Girls want self indulgent pleasures, and they will share this experience with their girlfriends in glee.

If the pockets are holed at the moment why not spoil your mother by yourself. Give her a facial and a long soak in a tub of bubbles and light some incense candles that will make her drift and end up floating on a bubble. Bath salts also be implemented in the pamper session. A glass of bubbly is also an accessory that can assault the senses. If the idea sounds a bit daunting then you can alternatively make the gift basket for her and then she can enjoy more leisurely evenings watching her favorite soap opera immersed in lukewarm zesty salted water. Coloring salts is easy. Just buy her best color dye and complementary scent and stain some course salt grains; the result is almost professional. Packing is simple and mixing bath salts with candles amplifies the beauty of the gift basket. Strips of silky ribbon can be use to tie that whole package together, a gift tag with a heart-felt message can also be added.

Real relaxation is the height of pleasure and abundance. Both fulfill deep lusts. The gift must be matched to the desire for such pleasures. Thus the ideal gift evokes an immediate anticipation of its enjoyment, a rush to use it as quickly as possible. I continue my quest to find the true desired gift of every woman, in the scorching jungle.

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If you are too busy to do shopping for your personal use or for your office use, then you can count on Rene LacapeHe has great experience in doing this business for many clients now . He can be trusted and is very professional. Check his website and contact him now.

History Of The Breitling Watch Company

By Cynthia Whittel

Dealing with Breitling watches daily, I often get customers interested in Breitling's history. Here is an outline of the history of the Breitling company.

It started in 1884: In St Imier, the Jura mountains of Switzerland, Leon Breitling opens a workshop specializing in the making chronograph pocket watches and precision counters for scientific/industrial purposes.

The Year 1892 The young captain of industry created the watch factory G LEON BREITLING SA, MONTBRILLIANT WATCH FACTORY at LA CHAUX DE FONDS Leon Breitling relocates in La Chaux de Fonds, the center of Swiss watchmaking of the day.

1914: Leon Breitling dies. His son Gaston Breitling takes over the company. Gaston Breitling joined the family firm. Death of his father LEON. 1915: During WWI, Wide Recognition of fast advancements in aviation/need for a precision timepiece for that purpose, Gaston introduces the first wrist-watch chronograph providing pilots with the first Breitling wristwatch.

Then, in 1915: During WWI, Wide Recognition of fast advancements in aviation/need for a precision timepiece for that purpose, Gaston introduces the first wrist-watch chronograph providing pilots with the first Breitling wristwatch.

Gaston Breitling inherited a passion for chronographs and systematically works to make the family firm a success story. A special edition, patented with the name VITESSE, was a huge success with the police: it enabled them to time drivers breaking the speed limit. Moving with the times and fashion, BREITLING accelerated the development and production of wristwatches with chronograph functions.

The Year 1932 Willy Breitling, son of Gaston Breitling, becomes head of the Breitling business. Willy takes over for his father as the head of the company.

In 1934: Breitling develops a watch with a second return to zero push piece. This invention, made it possible to measure several successive short times with an added function using the first push piece, and gives the wrist chronograph its definitive form.

In 1936 Launched a Breitling chronograph for aircraft cock pits.

1942 Launch of the CHRONOMAT BREITLING, the first watch chronograph equipped with a log scale calculator.

The Year 1952 Launch of the BREITLING NAVITIMER with optimized calculator function. Breitling created the Navitimer, a wrist instrument equipped with the famous "navigation computer" capable of handling many if not all calculations called for by a flight plan. This "super" chronograph quickly becomes a favorite among pilots all around the world.

In 1962: The famous Astronaut Scott Carpenter wears the Cosmonaute chronograph during his orbital flight aboard the Aurora Seven space capsule. This was the Launch of the COSMONAUT, with a 24 hr rather than 12 hr single circuit of this dial.

BREITLING chronograph (Cosmonaut) goes into space; worn by astronaut Scott Carpenter on board the AURORA 7 capsule.

In 1969 The brand that used above all, VENUS lauches in its mechanical non automatic hand-wound models, was one of the pioneers of the automatic chronograph developed in collaboration with HEUER LEONIDAS and HAMILTON BREN. With a combined DUBOIS DEPRAZ chronograph module, they created the micro-rotor Chronomat. Breitling introduces the self-winding chronograph. This technical feature represents a total breakthrough for all of the Swiss watches industry.

The Year 1979: Ernest Schneider, from SICURA took over the Breitling firm and registered it under the name MONTRES BREITLING S.A. in GRANGES.

1983 This was the year of the Creation of the GMT NAVITIMER. Launch of Eric Tabarly products as well.

1985 the END OF LIFE system for divers was created ( which reaches depths of 3300 feet/1000 meters). Launch of the Breitling NAVITIMER CHRONOMAT.

In 1987 Launch of the WORLD model with indicator for four different time zones.

1988 Launch of the J-CLASS model specially developed for yachting enthusiasts.

The Year 1999 Certification and Control for chronometer norms. BREITLING backed the project of the Swiss and British team, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who completed the first non-stop round the world trip by hot air balloon, landing on March 21st after a flight lasting 20 days.

The Year 2003 At the Int'l Automobile Salon in Geneva, Switzerland BREITLING presented 2 brand new models in association with the BENTLEY model. BREITLING was BENTLEY'S partner at the Le Mans 24 hour race.

I hope this time line has been useful and helpful to Breitling enthusiasts. In the future I will update the time line to reflect 2004-2009.

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Cyndi Whittel was a Breitling enthusiast at an early age. She was raised in Southwest Illinois. She is now living in Northwest Montana in city named Missoula. She, her husband a two children collect Breitling watches and raise horses at their 1100 acre ranch.

Melia Las Dunas In Cuba

By Jose Mauricio

According to government statistics Melia Las Dunas Hotel in Cayo Santa Maria has become the number one option when it comes to family holidays to Cuba.

This resort is huge - with over 900 rooms - is the biggest hotel in the central part of Cuba. There are 5 restaurants of which one serves buffet services and the others are a la carte restaurants. The swimming pools are large and divided into areas for adults and kids.

The journey to this hotel can be long if you are coming from Havana by road. It takes approximately 5 hours. There are 2 flights from Havana every day and it only takes 50 to reach the island. There is an international airport in Santa Clara and some tour operators sell flights direct to Cayo Santa Maria including an hour transfer from Santa Clara airport.

Melia las Dunas is one of just 3 hotels located in this island and offers an excellent 5 star service to its clients. The beach area is large enough to avoid overcrowding even on the busiest of the tourist seasons.

The food in this hotel is above the average in Cuba and there is plenty to choose from. Mediterranean, Italian, Chinese and Cuban Creole dishes are available day in-day out. If you prefer fast food the hotel also features a Hamburger Snack bar and there is a grill bar on the beach where you can try the freshest of sea food.

If you are travelling with children this hotel offer free baby sitting facilities and older kids can enjoy plenty of activities held on a daily basis by the swimming pool and the hotel theatre.

It is always recommended reading reviews of other travelers on Trip Advisor or any other trip reviewer website you prefer. You can use the information on these websites to help you make the right decision.

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The Cold Sore Cure Explained!

By Tom Mulligan

It probably won't make you feel any better if you have one yourself, but cold sores are a very common problem. They're unsightly and most definitely uncomfortable. However, you can reduce the length of time a cold sore stays there with some simple steps and you can also prevent them from showing up at all.

A cold sore will usually heal in seven to ten days all by itself. However, this is a lot longer than most of us would like to have a cold sore. This is particularly true given the kind of timing that cold sores seem to have - they seem to know when you have a social obligation coming up and choose that time to appear. To cut down on the healing time, here are a few tips which can help. The first step is to know how cold sores work.

You can't cure this condition. It's caused by a viral infection caused herpes simplex that sets up housekeeping inside your body. If you've noticed that you mostly get cold sores in the same spot, it's because the virus is concentrated there. Since antibiotics don't work on viruses, all we can do is treat the symptoms and encourage our bodies to heal more quickly.

You can prevent outbreaks even though you can't actually get rid of the virus. Outbreaks can be healed quickly; sometimes as fast as 24 hours. We started this website in order to help people treat and prevent cold sores - we know what a hassle they can be.

There are around 40 million people who have a cold sore outbreak each year. Cold sores tend to appear on or near the mouth. There are many factors which can increase the likelihood of an outbreak, however, all of these factors have to do with a weakened immune system. Stress, lack of sleep, a poor diet and an immune system compromised by fighting off another disease (the common cold, for instance) can all lead to an outbreak.

Cold sores start with feelings of itching or tingling. Then the area will redden and swell, resulting in the eruption of the sore itself. The sore usually goes through an oozing stage, then dries up and forms a thin scab. Of course, if you bite the sore, break through it, or are prone to scratching, you could do more damage and cause it to take longer to heal.

Most people would rather not have to use prescription medications for their cold sores. They're costly and in many cases are no more effective than are non-prescription remedies; and of course, they require a trip to your physician. There are some home remedies which can make a cold sore's stay a much shorter one.

Vitamin C can boost your immune system, and topical creams like aloe vera, lip balm, and salve can reduce the chance that your cold sore will dry out and split painfully. If it does, try an analgesic. To make your cold sore go away faster, consider taking L-Lysine. This substance promotes the healing of tissue and occurs naturally in the body.

To prevent cold sores, take good care of yourself. Watch your diet, and get enough sleep. Be on the lookout for these sores if you've been feeling ill or tired - take extra measures to treat yourself well. Hopefully, you'll be able to avoid these inconvenient blemishes entirely!

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How To Rent A Car In Athens

By Glenda Shea

One of the best cities that you can choose for your vacations is Athens. It is the capital and the largest city of Greece and is central to economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life in the country. Athens is very famous for its western civilization, Roman and Byzantine monuments and various Ottoman monuments.

Vacations in this city can really be very thrilling if you have planned a very organized schedule. Athens is the oldest city in Europe you would easily find various Car Rentals here which would take you on various tours all around the city.

Car Rentals in Athens Renting a car is a very good option to experience this compelling city up close and personal. The roads in Athens have tremendously enhanced over the last few years and you can easily now get a car delivered to you as soon as you arrive on the airport.

Some Major Car Rentals in Athens Chief Car Rental companies that you would find in Athens are Avis, Budget, National, Hertz, Swift and Thrifty. These are some of the famous agencies and would surely provide you very good facilities.

Tours Organized by Car Rentals This city is the hub of history, culture, philosophy and art and almost thousand visitors come here from all across the globe to become part of this great civilization. Various Car Rental companies these days organize tours for the visitor's benefit. You can take a tour to the port of Piraeus, the Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora, The Greek Parliament, Panathinaiko Stadium and Parthenon. The advantage of these tours is that they have their own drivers and you can totally relax without worrying about driving.

Renting a Car in Athens Renting a car in Athens is not a big deal; you would meet various car agents as soon as you land on the airport. You can easily choose a car service according to your own budget and convenience. Almost every Car Rental in Athens offer friendly customer service and very good rates for the benefit of the visitors.

Visiting Athens can really be a very wonderful experience and you can even make it better by renting a car which would make it easier for you to explore the city without facing the problem of changing transportations.

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Use Costume Jewelry To Dazzle Up Your Wardrobe!

By Ned Dagostino

Costume jewelry is used specifically to dress up an outfit. Sequins, beads, and brooches are some examples of costume jewelry. People tend to look down on costume jewelry and dismiss it as cheap trinkets and baubles. The fact is that costume jewelry is a very popular form of jewelry and its low price should not be held against it.

Costume jewelry is specially made to adorn your clothing. You're dying to wear that dark magenta for ages now, but can't find the perfect brooch to go with it. That's because you're searching for a fine jewelry brooch. If you visit any one of the hundreds of stores that sell costume jewelry, you'll find the brooch in a jiffy at a price that will throw you into a tizzy!

Costume jewelry was designed to be worn with very specific types of apparel. It modeled itself on the fine jewelry in vogue. It differentiated itself from the fine jewelry by using low-cost materials. Other than the use of cheap materials, the design and manufacture of costume jewelry is every bit the same as the crafting of fine jewelry.

A common misperception is that costume jewelry is cheap jewelry. The material used may be cheap, or, more appropriately, low-priced. But the making and crafting requires all the care and attention of fine jewelry. There is no ban on the use of semi-precious gemstones in costume jewelry, and you will see exquisite examples of costume jewelry with semi-precious stones which make it very valuable.

You select costume jewelry to highlight a specific feature of a specific dress. That article will not match any other dress. In other words, costume jewelry is outfit-specific.

All through its long journey till today, costume jewelry has faced the criticism of being single-use jewelry. Its low price and ready availability, its salient qualities, have turned out to be its weaknesses, preventing it from gaining the respectability it deserves. Costume jewelry matches the design and style of traditional fine jewelry in every respect except the material and cost. Costume jewelry is available everywhere - from street bazaars to high street fashion shops.

Costume jewelry is a blessing for the truly fashion conscious. The fashion conscious will not worry about the snoot-value of the jewelry he or she is wearing! Their philosophy is, 'If it is beautiful, it is jewelry!' When you do your best to get every thing else at a low price, there's no harm in buying costume jewelry which is already low-priced. Since there is such a wide variety of styles and designs in costume jewelry, you are bound to find the article that goes well with that party dress you brought back from Ibiza! Give all your dresses the costume jewelry treatment and watch them come alive like never before!

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Vintage costume jewelry is a great way to add style to almost any outfit. Our favorite is art deco costume jewelry which clearly exemplifies the simplicity and change of the 1920's and 30's. To read more about your costume jewelry choices visit www.Costume-Jewelry-Guide.com.

Other Features Of Kindle eBook Reader

By Kevin Grant

The technological advancement nowadays has indeed brought a much more convenient and different reading experience to the people. Back in the old days, readers used to read on the printed books to gain new knowledge. With the Kindle eBook Reader, individuals will no longer have to turn over the pages of thick books. This eBook Reader is completely the best solution to make reading become more modernized and straightforward for everybody.

Technically, Amazon Kindle exists as an alternative to the conventional books that people buy at the store or borrow from a public library. Amazon had the initial Kindle and was later on enhanced to become Kindle 2. Physically, the size of the device is just about 0.9 cm, with its weight at 0.3 kilogram. This means that the reading machine is really portable because of its lightness. There are some added features of the later Kindle that absolutely made it different from the former.

This second edition device has been improved to provide a better performance, expanded the internal memory, built-in speakers and the text-to-speech audio reading feature. Additionally, the device keyboard has been modified to make it much simpler to use. The keys are circular in shape and the space bar is considerably longer. The machine turns out to have a handy keyboard. It is much easier to key in some annotations while reading, enter the text upon searching at the Kindle store and type the URLs when surfing over the Internet.

The text on the device is very legible to read on because they are using e-Ink technology. E-ink enables the words and letters look like the ones people read from the bound books. For this reason, your eyes will be protected from any possible defects. With the new Kindle 2, individuals are given the option to adjust the text font size into six different levels. The purpose of this is to provide the users with different choices to pick from.

Kindle 2 is packaged with a free wireless connection called Whispernet, which sets it apart from the other devices. With the wireless connection, the users will get to search where to buy Kindle 2 online. All you got to do is download your favourite books through it and within just a few minutes, you will finally get to read the books that you ordered. With Whispernet, avid readers can do everything real fast from shopping, buying and the downloading of books.

This second version of Amazon Kindle is very useful especially to those people who travel a lot. They dont need to load themselves with paper-made books when travelling. All they should do is purchase a handy and more importantly a user-friendly machine such as Kindle 2. There is actually a lot to appreciate with this upgraded Kindle. Amazon has indeed given the people with a whole new different reading experience.

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